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Three Held For Spreading Misinformation On Social Media In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Three persons were arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district for allegedly spreading rumours through various social med

IPL 2026, MI vs PBKS LIVE: Punjab Kings Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

While MI seem to be stuck in the process at the moment, PBKS have been one of the frontrunners, especially in going all out with the bat

Wild elephant succumbs to injuries in Kozhikode

Member of Lashkar-e-Taiba Injured in Shooting Incident in Lahore

Lahore, April 16: Amir Hamza, a founding member of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been injured in a shooting incident. Acc

ISRO collaborates with ATREE for sustainable land management

The partnership will focus on mapping Indias grasslands and other open natural ecosystems, assessing the impacts of restoration efforts on degrad

Smriti Irani Responds to Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Women in Politics

New Delhi, April 16: Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief

Census-2027: Chandrababu Naidu does self-enumeration online

The exercise is not merely data collection but a strong foundation for future growth, the Chief Minister says, and appeals to the people to provi

Death toll from Turkiye's second school shooting in a week rises to 10

The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

A series of programmes from today to celebrate Basava Jayanti

Tourism Minister, TNCC president protest against Delimitation Bill in Salem

MRPS leaders demand 11% quota based on caste census

Kavadiga hurt after attack by kumki elephant at Bikkodu in Belur taluk

GITAM University organises TEP exhibition, 150 projects presented

LIVE | RFK Jr clashes with lawmakers in fiery House showdown over HHS policies and 2027 budget draft

Delimitation: Perspectives and viewpoints

Opinion, editorials, interviews and insight from The Hindu on the delimitation debate

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Namakkal

M.K. Stalin urged people to hoist black flags in every home and public place

Peacock Numbers Improve At Adichunchangiri Sanctuary

Villagers surrounding the Mutt told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday We dont get to see peacocks often at the Hills. Earlier, we sighted peacocks per

Spring sizzler: Record heat could hit millions of Americans along the East Coast

An early-season heatwave is affecting millions across the eastern United States, with cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.

PM Modi Urges Against Political Maneuvering on Womens Bill and Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: A significant legislative battle is unfolding in the Lok Sabha during the three-day special session of Parliament. Out of 33

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Dictatorship and Misuse of Religion in Cameroon

Yaound, April 16: Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Cameroon, labeled dictatorship as a significant threat to the world. He made these remarks in

AT&T Elite 2.0 plan launched: Higher price, faster 5G, more hotspot and global benefits explained

AT&T has launched a new Elite 2.0 unlimited plan with higher price and better features. It gives fast 5G data, more hotspot, and travel benefits

'Chanakya would have been shocked': Priyanka's remarks draws reaction from Amit Shah - watch

Backing the idea of reserving seats for women legislators, Priyanka said her party was not opposing womens representation itself, but questioning

Bihar to Launch Census from April 17, 2027: Self-Reporting from Home

Patna, April 16: The Census 2027 in Bihar is set to begin on April 17. In the first phase, residents will be able to provide their information on

When a stool makes a huge difference at the polling booth

Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

Culture Ministry spent 76 lakh on RSS centenary print advertisements: RTI

RTI by activist Ajay Basudev Bose reveals expenditure by the Ministry of Culture on advertisements marking the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayams

Indian Players Shine at IGPL Invitational Golf Tournament in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, April 16: Indian golfers have made a remarkable start at the IGPL Invitational Golf Tournament taking place in Johannesburg, South

Bowlers Are Not Getting Rishabh Out; More Often, He is Getting Himself Out: Sidhu

Pant's form in the current season has been largely inconsistent, marked by several low scores

Amit Shah Dismisses Concerns Over Redistricting Impact on South India Representation

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed concerns regarding potential reductions in repre

Jyoti Mishras Horror Film Ek Raat Ki Dulhan Set for Digital Premiere

Mumbai, April 16: The horror film Ek Raat Ki Dulhan is about to make its debut for Bhojpuri cinema audiences. Initially, the film may appear as a

Rabbi Shergill Makes a Powerful Comeback with Talash in Nawazuddin Siddiquis Upcoming Film

Mumbai, April 16: In the film industry, the return of an experienced singer after a long hiatus always piques audience interest. Renowned singer

'Tim Walz needs to be held accountable': Rep. Scott TORCHES Democrats over Minnesota Somali fraud

Chinas Underwater Data Centers Pose Environmental Threat, Experts Warn

New Delhi, April 16: American experts express significant concern over Chinas commercial underwater data centers. They warn that these facilities

60-year-old woman gets relief from lower back pain through special procedure by surgeons at MMHRC

New Moon in Aries horoscope: Bold reset brings fresh energy, heres how the powerful period will impact each zodiac sign

Unlike other lunar cycles, this New Moon marks the beginning of a broader astrological cycle. It is not just about setting goals but redefining i

US jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertainty

Jobless claims in the U.S. have decreased, staying within recent years' levels. This comes as the Iran conflict creates global economic worries.

Cognizant launches Technoverse Hackathon 2026 with high-impact domains in sharp focus

Cognizant has launched its Technoverse Hackathon 2026, a national platform for over 20,000 engineering students to showcase AI-powered problem-so

EU Spells Out How Google Must Share Data With Rivals

EU wants Google to make a wide range of data accessible to rival search engines in order to comply with the bloc's digital rules.

TN polls: Vijay announces Rs 2,500 monthly assistance, 8 gm gold for women

TVK chief Vijay unveiled his party's manifesto for the upcoming Assembly polls, pledging Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women and 8 grams of gold for m

1.5 lakh close-approach alerts issued for ISRO's Earth-orbiting satellites in 2025: Report

Four collision avoidance manoeuvres (CAM) were performed for Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, while 14 CAMs, including one for the N

TMC Faces Setback as Senior MLA Abdur Razzaq Resigns Ahead of Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 16: Just a week before the first phase of voting in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has suffered

India, New Zealand To Sign FTA On April 27 in New Delhi

Under the pact, New Zealand will also get duty-free access to goods such as sheep meat, wool, coal and over 95 per cent of forestry and wood arti

Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders noted that sustained foreign capital outflows and increased dollar demand from importers limited the local currencys gains, despite

Junior Resident Positions Open at Government Hospital: Apply Now!

New Delhi, April 16: A remarkable opportunity is on the horizon for those aspiring to work in the medical field at a government hospital. Dr. Bab

IPL 2026: KKR Search For Answers Amid Turmoil; In-Form GT Eye First Home Win

Under captain Ajinkya Rahane and coach Abhishek Nayar, KKR have struggled for clarity, slumping to four defeats in five matches and still searchi

Cashew farmers struggle amid falling prices and low yields

Amid TCS Nashik Row, Plea In Top Court To Curb Deceitful Religious Conversion

Article 25 gives freedom of conscience, profession, practice and propagation of religion, subject to public order, health and morality, the plea

South Korean Presidents Upcoming Visit to India: Full Schedule Revealed

New Delhi, April 16: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will embark on a state visit to India from April 19 to 22. This visit aims to enhance t

Tamil Nadu election: BJP leader-candidate Vanathi Srinivasan to be discharged on April 17

The BJP candidate issues video message from hospital praising the Women Reservation Bill

Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Nara Lokesh on His Appointment as TDPs Executive President

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has congratulated Nara Lokesh on his appointment as the National Executiv

Reach Prime Ministers new 15-point minority welfare schemes to beneficiaries, officers told

Karnataka State Minority Commission Chairman U. Nisar Ahmed was addressing a meeting in Belagavi

U.S. forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesnt agree a deal, says Hegseth

As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to agree to a deal, U.S. military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave

Top news of the day: PM Modi, Amit Shah says no State will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise; Hegseth says U.S. forces ready for combat if Iran deal fails, and more

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Training for Certified Credit Counselors Launched to Boost CM Youth Scheme Participation

Lucknow, April 16: Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state government has set a target to involve 150,000 youths in the C

Im calling you out: Gabe Amo blasts Russ Vought for Healthcare cuts & $1.5 Trillion war spending

National Transgender Day celebrated in Madurai

Congress support women's reservation: Priyanka Gandhi says if Constitution Amendment Bill passed, democracy will be finished

Priyanka Gandhi supports women's reservation but criticizes the BJP's bills as politically motivated. She stated that without a caste census, all

Activists take out jatha to oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga

DMK cadre protest against Delimitation Bill

Bernardo Silva To Leave Manchester City At End of Season

Silva has also scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists to date

Akasa Plane Was Stationary, SpiceJet Aircraft Made Contact At Delhi Airport: What We Know

Akasa Air released a statement on the incident, saying the SpiceJet plane hit their stationary aircraft.

Survival Over Identity: Murshidabad Women Voters Shift Quietly

Several of them said they do not fully understand the legal process. They only know that if their names disappear, something larger may vanish wi

BJP Legislator Anil Goyal Calls Womens Empowerment Bill a Historic Move

New Delhi, April 16: BJP legislator Dr. Anil Goyal responded to the special parliamentary session convened to discuss the Womens Empowerment Bill

399 Appointment Letters Distributed, A Joyous Moment for Us: CM Vishnu Dev Sai

Raipur, April 16: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced the distribution of appointment letters for 399 positions in the Directora

No Fun in Making Action Films Today Because of VFX: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is currently awaiting the release of his film, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. It is set to release on April 17th, 2026.

Proprietors of Tiruppur-based chit firms get 10 years rigorous imprisonment for cheating investors

The convicts cheated 130 investors of 80,57,861; court imposes fine of 93,80,000 on the two, which should be paid to the investors as compensatio

Time To Seal Border Like Assam And Tripura: Himanta Sarma's Poll Pitch In Bengal

Addressing another election rally in Coach Behar South, Himanta Sarma came down heavily on Mamata Banerjee government.

RJDs Strong Opposition to Delimitation Bill; Abhay Kumar Sinha Calls for Caste Census First

New Delhi, April 16: A vigorous debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitatio

$0 salary claim: Does Trump really work for free compared to Biden and Obama? Here's the truth

Donald Trump salary claim has started a debate online. He said he did not take any pay as US president. But reports show some past presidents als

China Urges Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Beijing, April 16: Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi has recommended that Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi resume navigation in the Strait of

SRH Pacer David Payne Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Injury

Payne played two matches for SRH this season, taking two wickets at an average of 35.00, with a best of 2/35

Family Uses AI To Create Digital Avatar Of Dead Son To Comfort Elderly Mother

In China, a family hires AI to build a digital version of their dead son for his elderly mother.

No dates set for second round of Iran-US talks: Pakistan

Pakistan stated no dates are set for a second round of US-Iran talks, amidst reports of ongoing diplomatic exchanges. Foreign Office Spokesperson

Wipro Reports 1.9% Decline in Q4 Profit, Announces 15,000 Crore Buyback Plan

Mumbai, April 16: Wipro, a major player in the IT sector, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Thursday.

IPL 2026: SRH Faces Setback as Fast Bowler David Payne Out for the Season

New Delhi, April 16: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has dealt a significant blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Fast bowler David Payne has

West Asia War: Indias BBB rating seen stable despite energy shock; S&P flags corporate stress, weaker credit growth

West Asia War: India's sovereign rating remains stable despite rising energy costs. However, supply disruptions for food and fuel could impact co

EU Proposes 180 More Products Under CBAM, Stricter Rules For Exports

As per the draft proposal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will be applicable to 180 more products, including fabricated metal products, t

HAL GE engine deal: F-414 engine to power three indigenous IAF jets Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF and AMCA

India is set to manufacture GE F-414-INS6 turbofan engines domestically. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and GE Aerospace have signed a key technical a

US Family Panics When 91-Year-Old Misses Calls. Police Found Her Gaming

The police officials did not release her name or the full bodycam video to protect her privacy.

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra 2026

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), attended by senior off

Womens Reservation Bill Faces Opposition, But Supporters Stand Firm: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, April 16: Bansuri Swaraj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), voiced her strong support for the Constitution

Major Property Fraud Uncovered in New Delhi: Suspect Arrested for Cheating Visually Impaired Employee

New Delhi, April 16: The Central Districts DBG Road police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent property leasing scheme. They arrested Ravin

No State, be it north or south will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM in LS

The Prime Minister said no one should remain under the illusion that they are giving something to the women of this country as reservation in leg

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Breakthrough near in Nancy Guthrie case? Police back in Savannah's sister and brother-in-laws neighborhood as pressure mounts on kidnappers

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues to draw attention. Police have increased patrols near her daughter Annie's home following resident compla

Cupful Of Hope, Defiance: Coffee Shop in Israel War Zone Hangs On To Life

For the handful of civilians and soldiers who remain in Metula, Bela Cafe is a fragile pocket of normalcy. Here, for a few stolen minutes, the wa

UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2026 released at upsc.gov.in. Check details

The UPSC has released the CDS 1 2026 answer keys on upsc.gov.in for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can downlo

CSK Left-Armer Khaleel Ahmed Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Quadricep Injury

Khaleel sustained an injury to his right quadricep during his side's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home in Chepauk Stadium

YouTube doomscrolling is over: Heres the 4-step guide to completely disable Shorts and regain your attention span back

Disable YouTube Shorts: YouTube has introduced a new option to disable Shorts entirely in the app. Users can now limit Shorts feed to 0 minutes t

West Bengal Assembly Elections: Congress releases 'people's chargesheet' against TMC, BJP-led Centre

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee released a peoples chargesheet accusing both the Trinamool Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of f