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Balakrishna hits back at Rajanna on black magic

All set for polling in Virudhunagar district

Cycling yatra for a drug-free Andhra Pradesh completes 1,000 km

Will a hypothetical change in rules on womens entry amount to 'invasion', Supreme Court asks in Sabarimala case

The State could take the initiative and address social evils, but judicial interventions and reliefs depended on the facts and context of each ca

Extensive arrangements in place as over 29 lakh voters head to polls in Kanniyakumari and Thoothukudi

Kharge calls for practising reformist values, cautions against ritualism, blind faith

The teachings of social reformers must be reflected in everyday life to bring meaningful change in society, according to AICC president

Unwrapping Indias plastic packaging problem: from boom to crisis

Transparent plastics used in packaging have turbocharged profits and reshaped consumer culture but at a heavy cost to our environment and health

FST seizes around 65 lakh at Srivaikuntam congress candidates residence

For five voters, polling materials, men moved to remote location on foot and ponies

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Contest brewing between former and present cadres of AIADMK in Orathanadu constituency

The constituency faces issues such as water shortage during severe drought and lack of support to promote and sustain vocations alternative to ag

Police nab five with suspected synthetic drug in Kozhikode

Suspected MDMA and cannabis, allegedly kept for resale, were also seized during the flash inspection led by the DANSAF

Heatwave boosts business for roadside juice stalls in Tiruchi

Heavy police deployment to ensure peaceful polling in northern districts

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor seeks action against police officers who resorted to violence during BJP councillors protest

Bhavans national integration camp begins in Tirupati

Kerala fireworks accident | A kilometre of ruin: How the Mundathikode blast shattered homes and lives

From shattered windows to burning rooftops, the explosions impact ripples across neighbourhoods

Model polling booths set up

Executive engineer suspended for not assuming charge of new post

BJP issues show cause notice to MLA Pritam Lodhi over threat to IPS officer

Notice issued by State unit chief Hemant Khandelwal after remarks against IPS officer Ayush Jakhar draw criticism from Madhya Pradesh IPS Associa

Moving IS India to October will attract better players: Rahul Singh, head of The International Series

Villagers fund restoration of ancient church in Thavalapallam

Trishul project nears completion, set to be new tourism landmark in Vizag

Ranveer Returns Rs 12 cr for Don 3

The actors repayment brings closure to his fallout with Farhan Akhtar

Madhya Pradesh/ BJP Serves Show Cause Notice To Party MLA for Intimidating Police Officer

The development comes a day after a fresh threat given by the MLA to the police officer.

Celebs Give Weary Eyes Orange Shade

Celebrities are sporting orange-tinted glasses not just for fashion, but to filter blue light, beat migraines, reduce eye strain, and perhaps cat

Akshay Sharma and Dhruv Shyoran Share Lead at Players Championship

Gurgaon, April 22: In the ongoing 1 crore Players Championship at Classic Golf and Country Club, Chandigarhs Akshay Sharma and Gurgaons Dhruv Shy

2 Tigers Found Dead In MP Reserves, Toll Increases To 23 This Year So Far

A decomposed carcass of an adult tiger was found in the Vanmarg sanctuary area under the PTR late on Tuesday, forest officials said on Wednesday.

Bihar Cabinet Approves 22 Proposals in First Meeting Under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary

Patna, April 22: The first cabinet meeting of Bihar under Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary took place on Wednesday, approving a total of 22 propos

Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Kalyanam performed with fervour at Kanaka Durga temple

Watch: Delimitation and federalism: Does India need a new fiscal formula? | Business Matters

The recent defeat of a bill that aimed to expand Parliament while allowing 33% reservation for women brings to the fore an important question: if

Book Day exhibition to unfold Palakkads literary map on Thursday

Nearly 100 books exploring Palakkads language, culture and layered histories will be on display

Arrangements in place for smooth conduct of polling in Dindigul, Theni

Over 2.4 Lakh Security Personnel Deployed in Bengal As 152 Seats Vote; All of Tamil Nadu Hits the Polls

In Tamil Nadu, nearly 5.67 crore voters will go the polls across all 234 constituencies.

Kerala fireworks accident: Neighbours bound by fireworks, torn apart by fate

One identified, the other still missing after Mundathikode blast

Photo exhibition highlights impact of urbanisation on wildlife and tribal life

The core reason for the conflict between tigers and humans is urbanisation, because most of the forest area is now being used by urban people wit

Amit Shah says Congress wont cross double digits in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry; wont open account in Bengal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed rallies in West Bengal. He predicted a significant defeat for Congress in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam,

Naidu, Pawan mourn Nadendla Bhaskara Raos death

The Chief Minister speaks to Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and offers his condolences

Master plan to transform Kanaka Durga temple hill into global spiritual destination

Temple EO reviews infrastructure proposals; NIRM completes geological surveys for Pasupatalayam, SPA to guide designs

Snow chaos ahead! 18 inches incoming, as travel could become impossible in warning zones

A major winter storm is set to impact seven states with heavy snow and powerful winds up to 90 mph. Travel could become impossible in affected re

Tragic Incident During Chauthari Puja in Sonpur Claims Two Lives

Patna, April 22: A tragic incident unfolded in Sonpur, located in Bihars Saran district, during the Chauthari Puja ceremony on Wednesday. Two wom

Individuals may opt out of caste, but the system may not reciprocate, says IEWG study

Even if caste is relinquished voluntarily, its institutional presence persists

New Online Gaming Regulations Set to Launch on May 1, 2026

New Delhi, April 22: The government announced on Wednesday that new regulations for the rapidly growing online gaming sector will come into effec

2,800 security personnel deployed in Ramanathapuram district for polling day

24 inverted pots on heads mark Plachimada struggle anniversary

Focus on scientific, rational learning essential: Minister

Chittoors mango economy in crisis amid poor yields and West Asia tensions

According to the stakeholders, the yields are likely to be around 40% from the acreage of about 1 lakh hectares, coupled with the phenomenon of e

Karnataka High Court notice to State on plea challenging grant of two acres land illegally to Congress Bhavan Trust in Tumakuru

All arrangements in place for polling in Perambalur: Collector

Star Kids With Different Dreams

Many kids of actor parents are opting to forge their own paths choosing avenues other than acting or even outside the film industry

BJP to launch mass protests against INDIA bloc over Womens Bill

Jio Financial, Allianz Ink 50:50 Insurance JV

Mumbai, April 22, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Jio Financial Services Limited and Allianz Group have signed a binding agreement to form a 50:50 joint ve

Delhi Government Launches Advanced Air Pollution Study to Combat Pollution

New Delhi, April 22: The Delhi government is taking a significant step to tackle air pollution. A high-level meeting chaired by Environment Minis

Taylor Swift fans rejoice! Live Nation Entertainment settlement means money back; check if you qualify

Live Nation settlement refund 2026: Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster, will refund nearly $10 million over hidden ticket fees. Washington, DC re

Nitin Naveen Claims Voters Will Respond to TMCs Misrule in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 22: Voting for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections will take place on Thursday across 152 constituencies. Nitin

HOW I KEEP HEALTHY: A Journey Through Cancer and Self-care

Inside the life of Dr Nabat, where care for others meets a renewed sense of self

Malkapuram ESI Hospital wont be shifted: MP

Deal with substance abuse with an iron fist, says A.P. Chief Secretary Sai Prasad

Observing that usage of ganja and drugs poses a grave threat to society, he says he will take up with his Odisha counterpart to facilitate better

Watch: WB & TN polls: Massive security, AI monitoring as voting nears

Polling preparations are in the final stage in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu ahead of voting on April 23.

Kollam city centre to get a 150-crore urban makeover

60 migrant workers from Odisha freed from bonded labour in Tirupati

The migrant families had been working at a brick kiln at Pudipatla village in Tirupati Rural mandal for nearly five months

Puducherry police seize 271 litres of liquor on dry day

Naturalistic tiger dance models unveiled

The Invisible Healing

Why modern medicine is learning to treat not just the body, but the self

Issued stern notice to Congress chief Kharge for terrorist remark against Modi: ECI

BJP claims the Congress chief has violated Model Code of Conduct and says such rhetoric lowers the level of campaign discourse, inflamed passions

Human Rights Watch Exposes Forced Deportations of Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

New York, April 22: Human Rights Watch (HRW) has revealed alarming reports of Afghan refugees being subjected to raids, arbitrary detentions, and

Free Genetic Tests Offer Hope To 150 Thalassemia Children In Nellore

The programme was organised by the SPSR Nellore district branch of the Red Cross in collaboration with MGM Cancer Institute: Reports

Looking at Hyderabad through new eyes: Adilabad tribals begin exposure tour of city landmarks

JPMorgan just made a bold S&P 500 prediction, and the number has Wall Street buzzing

JPMorgan S&P 500 forecast is gaining attention after the index crossed 7,100 recently. JPMorgan Chase now sees a base target of 7600, driven by s

The return of book reading

Finally, people have found a digital detox, book reading has become the favourite pastime in 2026

Manipurs Valley and Hill Districts Disrupted by Multiple Bandh Calls

Imphal, April 22: Authorities reported that life in Manipurs Imphal Valley and Naga-dominated hill areas remained severely disrupted due to vario

India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women's Development Programme

India's capital, New Delhi, has been chosen by FIFA for its Women's Development Programme. This initiative will run from May to October 2026. The

IPL 2026 Live: Shami's Twin Strikes Overshadow Sooryavanshi's Record, RR Struggle

LSG vs RR Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer are in a rescue act for three-down Rajasthan Royals.

Gram panchayat computer operator caught accepting bribe in Kalaburagi

Stress on strengthening decarbonisation efforts

A Day Before Assembly Polls, Only 136 Voters' Names Restored In WB

The figure anyway reflects the slow progress in the judicial forums work at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation

State govt. using Dastagiri murder case for political purposes, alleges YSRCP

Madhya Pradesh Governor Urges Solutions for Social and Environmental Challenges

Bhopal, April 22: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized the need to address social and environmental challenges such as sanitation,

Good News On Talks With Iran Could Come By Friday: Trump

Good News On Talks With Iran Could Come By Friday: Trump

Nifty 50 Could Rise 15-25% by March 2027, Report Suggests

New Delhi, April 22: Indias leading stock market index, Nifty 50, is projected to reach levels between 28,000 and 31,000 by March 2027, indicatin

Writers critical remarks on Ezhuthachan spark off arguments on language, literature

Kerala Sahitya Akademi award-winning author Vinoy Thomas had recently given a lecture on the evolution of Malayalam language; after backlash from

IPL 2026 | We dont doubt Ruturaj and he doesnt doubt himself, says CSK bowling coach Simons

A moment of glory turns into grief for this topper

Divyanshu Saxena was one of the 22 gold medallists at the 10th convocation of the Central University of Karnataka in Kalaburagi

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contest

West Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hardship,

Election Commission, and not the BJP, seems to be fighting Trinamool in West Bengal, says Kapil Sibal

INDIA bloc leaders, including J&K CM Omar Abdullah, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav have been in touch wi

Govt. approves temporary recruitment of managers in HMWS&SB

Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says

Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts.

Bihar BJP women legislators demand public apology from Pappu Yadav over unsavoury remarks

The women legislators expressed their outrageover the MPs statement, asserting that This is not just one individuals mindset, but a direct assaul

RTC MD indicates strike could be legally invalid, urges workers to return to duty

Fake Ragging Mail at Kurnool Medical College; Senior Student Sent Home

The college administration has sent the student home from the hostel.

Six IPS officers promoted to DGP rank in Telangana