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The leap to becoming the best in the world

The 20-year-old Ayush Shettys run to the Badminton Asia Championships title clash on the back of victories over three top-10 players points to a

T.N. Assembly election: Tiruchi woman ends life after alleged assault over distribution of gifts; six arrested

High Court dismisses Karti Chidambarams writ for speedy disposal of plea to de-freeze salary account

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Surender refuse to issue any such direction to the National Company Law Tribunal

BIS organises programme on safety standards for toys

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Akhilesh seeks quota for OBC and Muslim women

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of using the Women's Reservation Act to delay the census and demanded inclusion of OBC and Muslim women in the quo

Tamil Nadu Polls: Targeting BJP, not AIADMK, as it sets agenda, shapes narrative, says PTR

Tamil Nadu's IT Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan highlights the DMK's focus on the BJP in upcoming polls. He addresses concerns over Hindi imposit

Marriage of Kumbh Mela woman: MP police team in Kochi

Nominated RS MP Harivansh to be elected deputy chairman as opposition to boycott polls

Harivansh is set for a third consecutive term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman after receiving the sole nomination. The Opposition, however, will b

LIVE | 'Stop lying!': RFK Jr VS US lawmakers in fiery House clash over HHS budget request

Tamil Nadu Polls: Beyond caste lines, the rise of TVK's Vijay explained

Tamil Nadu's film stars find political success often linked to their caste-neutral identities. Actors like Vijay and Rajinikanth appeal across co

More women in the fray, but Tamil Nadu polls remain overwhelmingly male

From just 11 women candidates in 1967, accounting for 1.41% of the total number of candidates, the figure has risen to 443 in 2026, making up 11.

Change of Guard Ceremony Canceled at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 18

New Delhi, April 17: The Change of Guard ceremony scheduled for April 18 at Rashtrapati Bhavan will not take place this time. This cancellation i

Rising Child Abuse Cases in Pakistan Highlight Systemic Failures in Protecting Vulnerable Groups

Islamabad, April 17: A recent report reveals a troubling increase in child abuse cases in Pakistan. This surge not only reflects a rise in violen

Delimitation bill makes Tamils refugees in their own land: Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin burned a copy of the proposed delimitation bill, labeling it a lack law and accusing the Centre of attempting to make Ta

Voters cleared by tribunals up to 2 days before polls can vote: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that voters in West Bengal cleared by appellate tribunals at least two days before polling will be eligible to vote i

Maharashtra Launches Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences

Pune, April 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis laid the foundation stone for the Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Institute of Medical Sciences

Night Raids in Pakistan Raise Concerns Over Enforced Disappearances

Quetta, April 16: Reports have emerged of enforced disappearances following overnight raids in Pakistan, raising alarm over the ongoing issue. Ac

'Trump card designed to retain power, not to empower women'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the NDA government of using the women's reservation bill as an electoral tactic, questioning its sincerity and dema

Voters cleared by tribunals by April 21 or 27 will be able to vote in Assembly polls: Supreme Court order

The order by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant spelt a huge reprieve for citizens whose right to vote was denied in the SIR und

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: SC dismisses plea against EC move to transfer chief secretary, DGP, others

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission of India's orders to transfer senior police officers and bureaucrats i

Nepals Youngest Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur Rejects Dowry in Weddings

Kathmandu, April 16: Ruby Kumari Thakur, the newly elected Deputy Speaker of Nepals House of Representatives, has declared that she will not atte

Representation of southern States will not go down, a misconception is being spread: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says a major narrative is being built... a misconception is being spread that the southern States will lose seats i

India, Austria seal 15 deals across defence, counter-terrorism, tech and trade

India and Austria have signed fifteen agreements. These cover defence, technology, innovation, and trade. A Joint Working Group will combat cross

Passengers injured as buses collide in Amaravati

No fatality reported, says Guntur SP, adding that a case has been registered and an inquiry is underway

Lokesh tells officials to assign infra works to school management panels

HRD Minister calls for stringent measures for the implementation of face recognition-based attendance in higher education institutions from the c

GVMC prepares summer water action plan, sets aside 25 crore budget

Delimitation wont bring down souths share of seats, Modi, Shah tell Lok Sabha

Amit Shah says those spreading misconceptions... do not understand; he tells Lok Sabha that seats of five southern States will increase from 129

CBI Responds to Kejriwals Allegations in Delhi Liquor Policy Case

New Delhi, April 16: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court, seeking the removal of Justice Swa

Enjoy Do Diwane Sahar Mein on OTT: The Magic of Mrunal and Siddhant Awaits

Mumbai, April 16: In cinema, perfect love stories are often portrayed. However, real life is quite different. No one is truly perfect. This reali

Nod for Vizag Metro hinges on State's financial clearance

Visakhapatnam district administration seeks 600 crore from the State government for private land acquisition under the 11,498 crore Metro Rail pr

Thinking of buying silver bars? Key things you must know before you invest

Silver investment tips: Investing in silver bars offers an accessible entry into physical assets, with size, production method, and brand influen

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: BJP stresses security, TMC eyes revival in Siliguri corridor

The BJP and Trinamool Congress are in a direct electoral battle for four assembly seats in Siliguri. This region, known as the Siliguri corridor,

State extends tenure of M.A. Saleem till August 2027, giving him two-year tenure as Police Chief

Historic corrective: TDP State chief hails Delimitation Bill

Punjab Kings Triumph Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 Showdown

Mumbai, April 16: In the 24th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at Wankhede Stadium on Thursda

Women bat for 33% reservation Bill, take out bike rally in Visakhapatnam

India-Austria Business Forum Highlights Investment Opportunities, Says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the warm welcome extended to Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker at the Comm

Vizag District Collector inspects arrangements for Simhachalam festival

You will become a punchline on tv: Sen Kaine shows no mercy to Vought over Dept of War renaming

'You are making Americans sicker!': Rep Schneider VS RFK Jr's explosive clash over proposed NIH cuts

Vizag Port leads Indias charge at global cruise summit in Miami

Sweet trouble: Worlds top chocolate maker issues warning as shares sink 17%

Barry Callebaut profit warning shocks markets. Shares crash 17% in hours. Cocoa prices collapse over 40% this year. The worlds largest chocolate

Supreme Courts intervention offers fresh hope to excluded electors for West Bengal Assembly polls

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged all deleted voters to apply to the tribunals and assured them that they will get their rights reinstated; sh

Foundation stone for judicial guest house to be laid during Chief Justices visit

YSR Congress Leader Granted Bail in Social Media Post Case

Amaravati, April 16: A court in Andhra Pradeshs Kuppam granted bail on Thursday to Pudi Srihari, the media secretary of the YSR Congress Party (Y

Enough! You are not getting a single penny: Underwood rips Todd Lyons over deaths in ICE custody

Syria says takes over northeast base after international coalition pullout

Syrian army forces ook over the Qasrak air base... after the withdrawal of international coalition forces, said a defence ministry statement car

'Tim Walz can watch people suffer': Minnesota advocate reveals SHOCKING details of Somali fraud

Rajasthan Chief Minister Discusses Water Projects with Union Minister CR Patil

New Delhi, April 16: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, during his visit to the national

Opposition Protests Against East Coast Railways Alleged Neglect in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 16: On Thursday, leaders and activists from 11 opposition parties staged a protest in front of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) h

Former IOA chief Ramachandran passes away

Finally, Rohit Vemula Bill to safeguard SC/ST students gets Cabinet nod

The Bill lists out about 30 ways in which atrocities may be committed against an SC/ST student in a higher education institution

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy stranded whale

The whale, which has been nicknamed Timmy by local media, is lying in shallow waters near the eastern German town of Wismar and has barely moved

Call all-party meeting to evolve consensus on womens reservation: K.C. Venugopal

The governments intention was to push through delimitation in the garb of the Womens Reservation Bill, the Congress general secretary says in Lok

Would you have given Charles Manson a nuclear weapon?: Sen Kennedy defends US war against Iran

With BDS students death in Kannur, caste bias back in focus

The death of a student of Kannur Dental College has raised disturbing questions about caste discrimination on Keralas college campuses. The colle

Women-led drone patrols to secure MMTS trains

BJP Critiques TVKs Election Manifesto, Questions Feasibility of Promises

Chennai, April 16: BJP leader A.N.S. Prasad has launched a sharp attack on the election manifesto of actor-politician Vijays party, Tamilga Vettr

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Three Lives, Including a Young Girl

New Delhi, April 16: A devastating road accident occurred in the Gotegaon area of Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the deaths o

'10th war solved?: Trump announces surprise Israel-Lebanon ceasefire but Hezbollah remains silent

Uttarakhand government orders probe into alleged movement of children to madrasas in State

Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Sing

Its time women are seen as lawmakers, say women MPs

While endorsing their party line, women legislators also cite the positive role of male founders and leaders of their parties in enabling the par

Internal quota: Govt. sets up technical committee under CS

Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared reporters to biblical figures who plotted against Jesus Christ. He made these remarks during a Pentago

Kurnool mishap: Accident occurred minutes before before Face Wash and Go police programme

TS Singh Deo Accuses Government of Misleading Public on Womens Reservation Bill

Ambikapur, April 16: TS Singh Deo, a prominent Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, has leveled accusations against

Prabhsimran Singh Sets Unique Record at Just 25 in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 16: Prabhsimran Singh has made history at just 25 years old, becoming the player with the most 50+ scores for Punjab Kings (PBKS).

J&K, Assam are victims of the delimitation process: PDP

We were expecting the census to include Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes; the government should have waited for it

PM Modi Offers Opposition a Blank Check on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to enhance womens participation in national policymaking on Thursday. He ur

Akhilesh Yadav urges government to implement womens quota after caste census

The Samajwadi Party chief says the womens reservation law should be implemented after a caste census so that representation for women from backwa

Madurai East needs an upgrade to meet rapid urbanisation

Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be

On the Sabarimala temple entry case

As a Supreme Court Bench examines the broader implications of its 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the case prompts a look into the evolution of the essen

Interesting battle on the cards in Madurai Central

With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fi

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Digital Census Campaign Ahead of 2027

Itanagar, April 16: Officials have announced that Arunachal Pradesh has become another northeastern state to initiate preparations for Indias 202

Remembering Narendra Kohli: A Literary Visionary Redefining Ram and Krishna

New Delhi, April 16: Have you ever pondered who the demons in the Ramayana truly were? In Narendra Kohlis epic novel Abhyudaya, these demons are

IPL 2026: Prabhsimran, Shreyas Power PBKS To 7-Wicket Win Over MI

Chasing the total of 196, Prabhsimran and skipper Iyer shared a match-winning 139-run stand off 67 balls for the third wicket as Punjab overhaule

Silence in legislations on maintaining proportionality makes TDP reach out to Home Minister, Law Minister

TDP wanted necessary amendments to clear the ambiguity, but with Home Minister Shahs assurance in Lok Sabha on the issue, the party unlikely to p

Nearly 8,000 Quintals Of PDS Fine Rice Seized In Nalgonda Since March

According to department sources, despite the distribution of fine rice to ration card holders through fair price shops, illegal diversion and smu

Ayurveda and Mindful Eating: Tips for a Healthy Liver from the Ministry of AYUSH

New Delhi, April 16: Maintaining good health in todays fast-paced and irregular lifestyle is a significant challenge. The rise of junk food and n

Rajasthan Congress Leader Criticizes Curriculum Changes

Jaipur, April 16: Govind Singh Dotasra, the President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, has condemned the state governments recent dec

Defence Drones Manufacturing Unit Coming Up in Nellore District

The company plans to commence commercial operations within 2224 months of land allocation

Zverev Advances to Quarterfinals in Munich After Defeating Diallo

Munich, April 16: Alexander Zverev secured his place in the quarterfinals by defeating Gabriel Diallo 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. He will face Francisc

KTR Accuses BJP of Deep-Seated Hostility Towards Telangana

Hyderabad, April 16: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Jan

Safeguard for States with stable populations is being removed with immediate effect

Bills seek to start the reallocation of seats and delimitation immediately, without 2026 sunset proviso

Empowerment of BC leaders to strengthen party: TDP leader

TDP senior leader Muddada Madhu hailed the partys high command for providing several top posts to BC leaders of North Andhra region during the re

Hindu Outfit Urges Police to Stop Munawar Faruquis Bengaluru Show

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti said it has submitted a formal written representation in this regard to Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar

EU planning to include 180 more products under CBAM

The commission has proposed to include selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products in order to address the risk that emissions ar

World Book and Copyright Day | When translation keepsliterature alive across languages

The translating community, which also includes researchers, librarians, teachers and booksellers, plays a stupendous civilisational role

Goa Chief Minister Discusses STEM Education Collaboration with Zimbabwe Delegation

Panaji, April 16: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held an important meeting with a delegation from the Zimbabwean government. The primary ai