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JD(U) authorises Nitish Kumar to select new Bihar legislature party leader

In the meeting, Mr. Kumar asked all members of the legislature to work with dedication and resolve to supportthe comprehensive development of Bih

J&K U-19 Boys storm into Pre-Quarterfinals

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 20: Jammu & Kashmir Under-19 boys team qualified for the pre-quarterfinals in the team event of the 87t

Uncertainty prevails over second round of US-Iran talks in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 : Uncertainty prevailed over the much-touted second round of peace talks between the US and Iran on Monday, amidst exhibitory b

J&K Wushu trio strikes Gold at Moscow Cship

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 20: Bringing pride to the Union Territory and the nation, three talented Wushu players from Jammu & Kas

Nepal PM directs universities to scrap party-based student unions

KATHMANDU, Apr 20: Nepals Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Monday instructed the universities and health institutions to dismantle the political p

Manjit inaugurates T20 Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SAMBA, Apr 20: President of the All Jammu and Kashmir Jatt Sabha and ex- Minister, Manjit Singh today inaugurated

Trump wont win at the table what he failed to win in war: Iran envoy

MOSCOW, April 20: Iran on Monday said that the war launched by the United States and Israel achieved none of their objectives, warning that Washi

Tribute paid to Capt Tushar Mahajan; shoes, bags distributed among students

Excelsior Correspondent UDHAMPUR, Apr 20: Rich tribute were paid to martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan on his birth anniversary with a charitable prog

U.S. Labour Secretary resigns amid misconduct probe

Her departure makes her the third to leave U.S. President Donald Trumps cabinet in recent weeks

Securing Machail Yatra

The shadow of last years Chashoti tragedy still looms large over the collective conscience of J&K. Lives were lost, families were shattered, and

Inglis likely to join LSG ahead of MI game on May 4

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Struggling Lucknow Super Giants are set to receive a significant mid-season boost with swashbuckling Australia batter Josh Ing

Spell out clear roadmap for Statehood restoration: Omar to Central Govt

NC supported Women Reservation but not delimitation Our Govt fulfilling commitments made to people Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 20: Chief Minister O

Transporters strike causes inconvenience to commuters

Nawshaba Iqbal SRINAGAR, Apr 20: Public transport across Kashmir came to a halt today as transporters observe a Valley-wide chakka jam against th

SC seeks details of pending terror, drugs cases from States/UTs

Step towards setting up special courts NEW DELHI, Apr 20:The Supreme Court today asked all states and Union Territories to provide details of ter

Adi Sankara, the guiding light

Unemployment, environmental issues are primary demands, says CPI(M) candidate for Tiruvottiyur L. Sundararajan

Private hospitals in J&K continue to struggle as Rs 275 cr Ayushman Bharat dues remain unpaid

Govind Sharma JAMMU, Apr 20: The financial crisis confronting empanelled private healthcare institutions in Jammu & Kashmir under the Ayushman Bh

NSA discusses bilateral ties with Saudi leaders

RIYADH, Apr 20: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has met Saudi Arabias senior leaders and discussed the bilateral relations, the regional sit

Rajasthan refinery dedication by PM postponed after fire near crude unit

NEW DELHI, Apr 20 : The planned dedication of the Rajasthan refinery by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 21, 2026, has been postponed follow

CEC Gyanesh Kumar assures fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal

KOLKATA, Apr 20: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday asserted that the poll panel will leave no stone unturned to ensure free and

Bombay High Court dismisses PIL on RSS chief Bhagwats Z-Plus security

Observes plea lacked research and was not in public interest

Biggest energy crisis ever: 600 million barrels lost, oil shock sends prices, inflation and markets into turmoil

A big global energy crisis is happening due to oil supply loss during war. Fuel prices are rising fast in many countries. Inflation is also going

Irans Asymmetric War with the US and Israel

By H Srikanth When the US and Israel bombed and killed the top-brass leaders in Iran, everyone thought that was the end of the Islamic Republic o

NCB posts all-time high of 73 convictions between January and March

Meghalaya Air Quality Index (April 3rd week, 2026)

Preserved orchids show pollination has fallen 60 per cent since 1970s

With their dazzling blooms, orchids are among the most famous and collected flowering plants on Earth. But orchids are not just beautiful and rar

Tamil Nadu elections: States progress causing heartburn in Delhi, says Kamal Haasan

Palanivel Thiaga Rajan recalls saving hundreds of patients lives during COVID-19 pandemic in Madurai

BJP state in-charge confident of partys prospects in Mlaya

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 20: BJP national secretary in-charge for Meghalaya, Anil K Antony, on Monday said the party is set to emerge as a

A day before PM inauguration, fire breaks out at Rajasthan refinery

Revised date for dedication to be announced later

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vote for Vijay will help AIADMK and BJP, says Thirumavalavan

Vijay has not taken clear positions on issues such as social justice, secularism, caste violence, and was focused primarily on opposing the DMK a

Govt relents: Lumpongdeng no longer part of resort project

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 20: In a significant policy reversal, the Meghalaya government has decided to completely remove Lumpongdeng Islan

GTF calls off hunger strike after 12 days

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 20: The Green-Tech Foundation, Meghalaya, called off its 12-day indefinite hunger strike at Malki Ground on Monda

VPP raises 8 demands to target govt

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 20: Voice of the People Party (VPP) president, Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit, on Monday formally announced an eight-p

Fair criticism fine, not baseless allegations against judges: Supreme Court

Raps Maha lawyer for reckless aspersions on Bombay HC judge

BJP divided over Shillong LS by-election candidate

State unit distances itself from Heks ticket offer to former Chief Secretary DP Wahlang By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 20: The BJP in Meghalaya

Noida unrest: CPI(M) MP John Brittas raises concern over detentions, due process

Mr. Brittas sought the release of over a thousand workers and othersreportedly detainedafter protests over wage hikes and working conditions

Apple CEO Tim Cook To Step Down In September, Names New Executive

Apple on Monday announced that Tim Cook will step down in September, handing the chief executive job to company veteran John Ternus.

DMK government is the worst regime Tamil Nadu has seen: Annamalai

India-flagged vessels stuck in Persian Gulf asked to transit only when directed to ensure safety

US Stock Market Closing: Why did Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower today? Nasdaq snaps 13-day rally as Iran tensions rise, oil jumps above $95

US stock market closing today shows a small fall in major indexes like S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq. The drop comes as global tensions increase

New draft rules soon on 'E85 & more' vehicles as government pushes ethanol shift

Bombay High Court quashes arrest of Sheetal Tejwani in two cases, upholds third

Tejwani was first arrested by the Khadak police in 2025 in connection with alleged irregularities in a land deal involving a firm linked to Parth

Madonna Coachella vintage outfits gone missing? Pop icon surprise performance, missing wardrobe police report, outfits list, Instagram message, public appeal, reward for garments safe return

Madonna Coachella vintage outfits gone missing? The singer revealed that archival garments worn during her surprise performance at Coachella disa

DMK, AIADMK not ready to flag pathetic status of MKU, says NTK candidate

They are harping on non-issues like Karthigai deepam row

Quote of the Day by Jessica Alba: 'My theory is that if you look confident, you can...'Inspiring quotes by the actor famous for her breakout role in the TV series Dark Angel

Quote of the Day: Jessica Alba's quote, My theory is that if you look confident, you can pull off anything even if you have no clue what you're

Chaos ensues during postal voting in Dindigul as party functionaries attempt to canvass votes

Starmer a BAREFACED LIAR: Epstein-Mandelson row explodes in UK Parliament; Oppn blasts British PM

The strategic vulnerability in Indias LPG supply model

Indias LPG use is mainly household-based, heightening import vulnerability

BJP wants to have a puppet AIADMK Chief Minister, says Rahul Gandhi

Mumbai Businessman Loses Rs 3.25 Crore In Cheating-Cum-Extortion Case

A nine-member inter-state criminal gang allegedly duped a Mumbai-based businessman of around Rs 3.25 crore in a cheating-cum-extortion case and a

The price of a war far above the ground

The Iran war and geopolitics will reshape global aviation economics

A plan of change: On Bihar politics and the BJP

The BJP achieved its aim of leading Bihar after a long waiting game

US small businesses pull back on investment: Only 16% plan CapEx in March, lowest since 2009

US small businesses are becoming careful with money and reducing new investments. Many are facing rising costs, hiring issues, and uncertainty ab

Nagpur NGO Head Held For Alleged Forced Conversions, Molestation

According to police, Kazi, who manages Fikar Foundation and Padhe Hum, Padhaye Hum, is accused of using these NGOs to exert pressure on women to

Biggest IPO ever? SpaceX buzz ignites rally talk in top cryptocurrencies - what to know

SpaceX IPO impact on Bitcoin: Speculation is mounting around a potential SpaceX IPO, with its significant Bitcoin holdings of 8,285 BTC drawing i

LIVE | Trump admin is serving oil & gas companies: Interior secy Burgum grilled in budget hearing

Celeste Rivas cause of death and D4vd lawyers statement: Murder charge, Los Angeles County Courthouse bomb threat and court drama explained

Celeste Rivas cause of death and D4vd lawyers statement explain a major criminal case in Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege the singer killed a 14-y

The puzzle of missing urgency around learning

Accepting that millions of children are in school but not learning is deeply unsettling for educators who have spent their careers expanding acce

ECI Gets Set For Polling On Thursday

A public holiday had been announced on the polling day and employers would have to give even those who work on shift basis and casual workers out

Maharashtra Government Warns Of Action As Employees Declare Indefinite Strike

The Government, Semi-Government, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Coordination Committee said on Monday that the then Eknath Shinde-led government

Delhi HC judge refuses to recuse herself from hearing CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal in excise case

A judge cannot recuse to satisfy a litigants unfounded suspicion of bias and based on manufactured allegations, the court observed

Telangana HC Gives One Last Chance to Govt to Pay Land Oustees

The judge found the expression vague and continued non-compliance despite repeated opportunities.

Telangana HC Pulls Up State Info Commission for Violating Natural Justice Principles

Alleging inaction by the public authority concerned, he approached the TGIC under Section 18(1) of the Act.

Didi: PM Staged A Drama With Jhal Muri

The CM then pointed to independent candidates contesting the polls to split votes. I have heard that some are fighting as independents after betr

In Andhra Praadesh, Collectors race for investments

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will assign ranks to districts depending on how much capital is created

Top Campaigners Come To Chennai

Stalin started off quite early in the day, visiting places like the historic Anna Nagar Tower Park area and other constituencies like Maduravoyal

That's Japan for you: Stranger on Osaka train gets surprise note, what kids wrote next melts hearts online

A simple train ride in Osaka turned into a heartwarming memory for a foreign traveler when a group of schoolchildren transformed their English pr

AP Students Bag Two All India First Ranks In JEE Main 2026

Significantly, both the AP top rankers aim to pursue Computer Science Engineering course in IIT, Mumbai, and set up start-up companies.

HC dismisses petitions seeking ED cases against former Ministers

Chief Justices Bench dismisses a batch of nine writ petitions filed by DMK Rajya Sabha member R. Girirajan for registering money laundering cases

Ahead Of Pak Talks, Trump Says Iran Deal Will Be Far Better Than Obama Nuke Deal

Donald Trump on Monday escalated his criticism of The Iran Nuclear Deal, asserting that any new deal under his administration would be far better

DMK, Congress have betrayed women and the country: A.P. CM

From 2 days to 90! Abu Dhabi unveils worlds largest underground water reserve that stuns experts

Abu Dhabi has unveiled the world's largest underground desalinated water reserve, storing 26 billion liters to supply the emirate for up to 90 da

Parvesh: instal rainwater harvesting system in govt. buildings or risk losing water connection

New pet at home? Heres why pet insurance should be your first move, not an afterthought

Getting a new pet is exciting but also costly and risky. Many owners forget to buy pet insurance early, which can lead to problems later. Vet bil

AAP students wing demands probe into Gargi College clash

Bulgaria ex-president wins parliamentary majority

The 45 percent of ballots his populist Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition scored in Sunday's polls -- according to 98 percent of the vote counte

SC asks petitioner to move Madhya Pradesh HC to assist in contempt case against BJP MLA

The petitioner approached the apex court contending that the High Court had not passed directions ensuring investigation, evidence preservation a

Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: 'We assume that we've come so far as compassionate citizens of the world if we...' - reality check on civil wars, starvation and lessons on global awareness by Princess Diaries and Intern actress

Quote of the day by Anne Hathaway: She urges a deeper connection beyond just reading news, highlighting how easy it is to ignore global crises li

Ilhan Omar rejects millionaire label! Wealth drops from $30M down to $95K as probe intensifies

Strong winds batter Kothamangalam; houses damaged, trees uprooted

At least two houses were damaged, and farmers reported significant losses. Power supply was disrupted for hours after trees snapped lines and top

Fadnavis Announces Signature Campaign For Womens Reservation Bill

The vote of public opinion will be shown to the Opposition by collecting signatures of 1 crore women from every corner of Maharashtra.

Israel says it thwarted Iranian plan to attack Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline

In a joint statement, the Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence agencies said a plan by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to attack the Baku-Tb

DMKfailed in its attempts to break AIADMK and PMK, alleges EPS

Delimitation, womens reservation Bills were clubbed together to create confusion, says N. Ram

He asserts that womens reservation and delimitation have no correlation whatsoever, and lauds Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for comprehending the de

DGP lauds Nikhat Zareen, Police Athletes

The DGP also appreciated the performance of state personnel at the 25th All India Police Water Sports Cluster competition in Uttarakhand.

Qutb Shahi legacy in Deccan goes beyond monuments, lies in ideological and cultural processes

Basaveshwara Jayanthi celebrated with fervour across Hyderabad

Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus: 'When life puts you in tough situations, don't say 'Why me,' say...' Life lessons on success, self growth and challenges by television show Hannah Montana star

Quote of the day by Miley Cyrus focuses on strength, self growth and facing challenges with confidence. The saying explains how people can change

Disruptions in water supply in parts of Hyderabad