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No, News18 Didnt Say Brigadier, Son Were Attacked After Criticising Op Sindoor

The video has been altered using AI to falsely claim that the brigadier and his son were assaulted over Op Sindoor.

Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die, Budget Session Concludes

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Saturday, drawing curtains on the Budget session that began in January. As soon as the

Why Borrowers Prefer the Hero Digital Lending App for Fast, Paperless Personal Loans Over Branch Visits?

Applying for a Personal Loan traditionally involved visiting a branch, filling out forms, and submitting physical documents. While this process s

Trump says he has good news on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon

LG Manoj Sinha Inaugurates Dr Raj Kumar Thapa Memorial, Museum And Library In Rajouri

Rajouri, Apr 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha dedicated a Memorial, Museum, and Library in Rajouri to honor the lasting legacy of martyr ADDC

Maharashtra Government to Enforce Marathi Language in Schools from Grades 1 to 10

Mumbai, April 18: The Maharashtra government has mandated the teaching of the Marathi language in schools from grades 1 to 10. Schools failing to

Shreyas Iyers Strong Comeback to Indian T20 Team Within Reach, Says Irfan Pathan

Mumbai, April 18: Punjab Kings are in exceptional form in IPL 2026, remaining unbeaten so far this season. They secured a convincing 7-wicket vic

Nepal SC recognises Gagan Thapa faction as official Nepali Congress

With the verdict, the SC dismissed their petitions, effectively affirming the legitimacy of both the ECs decision and the leadership structure em

Punes Izipizi Street channels Bangkok and Hanoi vibes in its bid for culinary nirvana

Fire breaks out in private bus near Hyderabads KPHB Colony; 18 passengers escape unhurt

How the war on Iran set off worker protests around Delhi

Thousands of workers, many migrants, in the industrial clusters of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are on protest, demanding dignity at work and at lea

Pawan Kalyan Criticizes Opposition for Blocking Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 18: Renowned South Indian actor and founder of the Jana Sena Party, Pawan Kalyan, expressed deep disappointment over the failure to

Defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill betrayal of nation's woman power: Adityanath

The Opposition's obstruction of the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, essential for the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', is a blow to

Watch: NDA women MPs protest after womens reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha

NDA women MPs staged a dharna in the Parliament complex on Friday after the Constitution Amendment Bill related to womens reservation was defeate

Ant International, IFC, GCash pioneer first-of-its-kind sustainability impact scorecard to expand MSME access to sustainable financing

Runwal Enterprises Launches Runwal Meadows, A New Luxury Project in Kanjurmarg

Adilabad Police install mangled car on National Highway-44 to promote road safety and deter reckless driving

Delhi sees sharp drop in minimum temperature

The air quality index (AQI) of the city improved drastically to the moderate category

Kerala BDS student death: Three InstaPay loan app operators arrested from Noida amid harassment claims

Kannur City Cyber Crime police take three into custody from Noida. Police cite sustained harassment linked to loan recovery practices as a key li

US President Donald Trump shares a post claiming him to be 'The Peace President'

Donald Trump has claimed he is a peacemaker who settled eight wars, including a potential conflict between India and Pakistan. He shared this on

Lebanons President Announces Talks for Permanent Agreement Post Ceasefire with Israel

Beirut, April 18: Lebanons President Joseph Aoun has declared that the nation is entering a new phase focused on negotiating a permanent agreemen

SRH Replaces David Pein with South African Bowler Gerald Coetzee Ahead of IPL 2026 Match

Hyderabad, April 18: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has announced the replacement for David Pein, who is sidelined due to injury, ahead of their match

Myanmar frees Aung San Suu Kyi ally, stirs faint hopes for democracy

Myanmar's military leadership has pardoned former president Win Myint. This move raises questions about the fate of detained leader Aung San Suu

Iran threatens to again close Strait of Hormuz, if U.S. blockade continues

Iran, however, pushed back on Trumps claim that Tehran had agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, saying its stockpile of enriched uranium was

IPL 2026: From 'desperate' to 'determined', Rabada reflects after match-winning spell for GT

Kagiso Rabada said he shifted from being desperate to determined after a disappointing 2025 season, as he delivered a match-winning spell of 3/29

Centre updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy

According to the notification issued by the DGFT, amendments have been made in Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, under the Foreign

Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation Bill

Rekha Gupta accused the opposition of blocking womens entry into legislatures after the womens reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha,

Parliament LIVE | Day after rejection of Women's Bill & Delimitation Bill

'Let's see who is anti-women': Priyanka Gandhi challenges govt to bring back old women's bill

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called on the Centre to bring back the original Women's Reservation Bill. This comes after the Constitution (One Hundre

Nashik 'Godman' Ashok Kharat's Close Aide, His Wife Die In Car Crash

Jitendra Shelke, associate of godman Ashok Kharat, and his wife die in Maharashtra car crash

Home voting underway in Chennai

Kolathur has the highest number of persons with disabilities who have availed themselves of the home voting facility in Chennai. Royapuram has th

We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

TCS Case Accused's Husband Gave Cops Her Location, They Found It Locked

TCS, on Friday, released an official statement on X - clarifying that Nida Khan is neither an HR manager nor has been responsible for recruitment

IPL 2026: SRH and CSK Clash in a Battle for Points

Hyderabad, April 18: The 27th match of IPL 2026 will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ag

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Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal

President Trump sees positive signs in Iran peace talks. A ceasefire in the Middle East conflict may be extended if a deal is reached by Wednesda

Over 175,000 Pilgrims from India Set to Undertake Hajj 2026, First Flight Departing from Delhi Airport

New Delhi, April 18: The Hajj pilgrimage from India for 2026 is officially commencing this Saturday, with the first batch of pilgrims departing f

Calcutta High Court quashes appointment of assistant professors as poll presiding officers in Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has cancelled the appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for the West Bengal assembly elections. The c

US Israel-Iran War Day 50: Trump vows to seize Iran's uranium, Tehran's terms on Strait of Hormuz & oil prices dip

Iran War News Day 50: The Iran-Israel conflict reaches its 50th day. Tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic efforts continue for a n

Iran Refuses to Transfer Enriched Uranium, Rejects Trumps Claim

Irans enriched uranium will not be transferred to any place under any circumstance. Just like Irans soil is considered sacred to us, this matter

Odisha comes up with compensatory irrigation mechanism for acquisition of irrigated land

The government clarified that the compensatory irrigation will be created preferably in the same project area where the ayacut is lost by way of

Paytm Gold Expands Delivery Service to Over 12,000 PIN Codes, Simplifying Digital to Physical Gold Conversion

New Delhi, April 18: Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) made a significant announcement on Friday, enhancing its Paytm Gold service. The compa

Sunrisers Hyderabad Pick Gerald Coetzee as Injury Replacement for David Payne

Coetzee has played four Tests, 14 ODIs and 18 T20Is for South Africa and has 67 international wickets against his name.

Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes off mountainous Nagano in Japan, NHK says

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5 struck mountainous Nagano prefecture in central Japan on Saturday. The quake hit Omachi in northe

Water Supply To Remain Affected In Parts Of Ganderbal And Srinagar From April 21-23

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: Potable drinking water supply will remain disrupted in several areas of Ganderbal district and rural parts of Srinagar district

Naval Commanders Conference concludes, Home Secretary stresses coastal security

The apex-level conference, held from April 14 to 17, served as a key platform to review the Navys operational and material preparedness, infrastr

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for April 18, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using redeem codes released regularly. These 12-character alphanumeric codes are time-se

How Vijay's Young Fans Are Nudging Votes For TVK In Tamil Nadu Polls

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Vijay's campaign slogans over the last few months have become a superhit among children.

A P Singh flies USAF F-15EX during Indian Air Force chiefs US visit

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh experienced a flight in a US F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base. This

Earthquake Hits Afghanistan, Tremors Felt In Jammu And Kashmir

JAMMU, Apr 18: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter Scale struck Afghanistan on Saturday morning at 8:24 am, jolting parts of Jammu and Kashm

EU updates age-check app after vulnerabilities found

Brussels said immediate steps had been taken to address those issues

West Asia Conflict: No Major Differences with Iran: Trump

Trump said discussions involving Iran and Lebanon are continuing and noted that a lot of good things are happening

Opposition Criticized for Failure to Pass Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 18: The Lok Sabha failed to pass the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Womens Reservation Bill), prompting strong reactions from Mahara

Paigah Palace in Begumpet gets a new lease of life

The building is being resurrected by the State government by restoring the windows, stucco work, flooring, ceiling and undoing the damage where s

Need for harmony between human consciousness and nature stressed

Enough Is Enough: Trump Says US Banned Israel From Bombing Lebanon

Trump also said any deal the United States reaches with Iran is in no way subject to Lebanon but the US will deal with the militant Hezbollah sit

IPL 2026: SRH sign Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for David Payne

Sunrisers Hyderabad has signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee for the rest of the IPL 2026 season. Coetzee replaces David Payne, who is out d

Raj Thackeray Criticizes Government Over Reservation Bill and Redistricting

Mumbai, April 18: Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), accused the central government on Friday of using constituti

Satellite launch facility plan poses a threat to Hope Islands ecosystem

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus plan to develop a Space City and satellite launch facility on Hope Island, located in Kakinada Bay, has raised

US Will Start Dropping Bombs Again If No Deal Reached: Trump Warns Iran

Direct talks between the US and Iran last weekend were inconclusive, as the two nations could not agree about Iran's nuclear program and other po

First batch of Hajj 2026 with 371 pilgrims departs for Mecca from New Delhi

The first Hajj 2026 flight carrying 371 pilgrims departed from New Delhi for Mecca. Delhi Hajj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan expressed congr

New German Search Engine Helps People Check Nazi Links In Family

The search tool was created by the German newspaper Die Zeit in cooperation with archives in Germany and the United States.

Delhi Chief Minister Flags Off 200 New Electric Buses for a Greener Future

New Delhi, April 18: In a significant move towards creating a clean, green, and pollution-free Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 200

Delhi Launches 200 New Electric Buses to Promote Clean Mobility

New Delhi, April 18: In a significant step towards building a clean, green, and pollution-free Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 200

Won't impose 'traditional fees' on passage of ships through Hormuz, says Iran: Reports

Iran is introducing new rules for the Strait of Hormuz. Ships will need security coordination and Iranian approval to pass. Hostile military vess

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh visits Ukhrul, pushes dialogue to bridge KukiTangkhul trust deficit

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Ukhrul district on a trust-building mission between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. He

The Importance of Yoga for Mind and Body: Insights from the AYUSH Ministry

New Delhi, April 18: As preparations for International Yoga Day unfold, the AYUSH Ministry of the Indian government is actively raising awareness

Iran warns of reciprocal action if US blockade on its ports continues

Iran has warned of reciprocal action if the US continues its maritime blockade, while outlining strict conditions for ships passing through the S

Britain commits wide-ranging military support to Hormuz mission, says envoy

Britain will contribute militarily to a mission safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to ensure safe passage for vessels. Meanw

Minority drift may reverse as SIR, UCC, AIMIM-AJUP collapse could strengthen TMC's Muslim fortress

Recent developments, including significant voter list deletions and the BJP's UCC promise, have seemingly reversed a potential drift in the TMC's

Tragic Road Accident in Tamil Nadu Claims Nine Lives, Condolences from Modi and Kharge

New Delhi, April 18: A devastating road accident occurred late Friday night in Valparai, Tamil Nadu. A mini traveler van carrying a group of tour

Delhi Chief Minister Flags Off 200 New Electric Buses to Enhance Public Transport

New Delhi, April 18: In a significant step towards creating a clean, green, and pollution-free Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 200

DESI survey maps over 47 million galaxies in major cosmology breakthrough

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) has completed its five-year mission, producing the most detailed 3D map of the universe to date.

Mannargudi set for a tight contest as Rajaa banks on development pitch

A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, with several pan

DMK must return to power as they consistently deliver on promises, says Kamal

Opposition to Delimitation Bill in Parliament is a fight against forces that tried to stifle the State, says the MNM leader; he says DMK govt. is

China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation: Report

Reuters reported earlier this year that the company did not show U.S. chipmakers its flagship model for performance optimisation

Could KKRs Coaching Role Go to Former New Zealand Captain?

New Delhi, April 18: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are experiencing a disappointing run in IPL 2026. The team has yet to secure a victory in th

UP Home Guard exam city slip 2026 released at uppbpb.gov.in: Check exam dates and admit card schedule

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board has released exam city details for 41,424 Home Guard vacancies. Candidates can check their allotted di

Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, US appeals court says

A US appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump's administration to proceed with building a new ballroom at the White House. This decisio

Disappointment for Women Seeking Rights: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 18: The Womens Reservation Bill faced a setback in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the oppo

Four tourists detained with gun after car chase in Kodaikanal

An Election Commission flying squad detained four men and seized a firearm after a car chase near the Silver Cascade entry point in Kodaikanal. T

Thousands of authors seek share of Anthropic copyright settlement

Claims have been filed for 91% of the more than 480,000 works covered by the settlement, according to a court filing

Nuclear Power Essential for Indias Energy Independence, Says Former US Energy Secretary

Mumbai, April 18: Steven Chu, the former US Energy Secretary and Nobel laureate, has emphasized that nuclear power could be the cornerstone of In

Keir Starmers Mandelson problem deepens now it could cost him the top job

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense scrutiny. His choice of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador has resurfaced. Questions are being

The Debate on 8-Hour Shifts: Deepika Padukone vs. Ranveer Singhs Work Ethics

Mumbai, April 18: The issue of eight-hour work shifts in Hindi cinema has resurfaced. Deepika Padukone has advocated for an eight-hour shift sinc

Changing job market tweaks students choices

As students choose courses and combinations that are more likely to fetch them jobs, many traditional courses are seeing no or minimum enrolent.

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Area Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 18: In response to escalating complaints about severe heat and water shortages, the Jabalpur district administration has declared t

Sharad Kelkar Discusses Heart Attack Scene in Tumse Tum Tak as a Wake-Up Call for Health Awareness

Mumbai, April 18: Actor Sharad Kelkar is thrilled about the success of his show Tumse Tum Tak, which airs on Zee TV. In the series, he plays the

Nuclear Power Essential for Indias Energy Independence: Former US Energy Secretary Steven Chu

Mumbai, April 18: Former US Energy Secretary and Nobel laureate Steven Chu stated that nuclear power could serve as the foundation for Indias ene

Major Improvement in Rail Safety: Track Fractures Down by 92% and Weld Failures by 93%, Says Vaishnav

New Delhi, April 18: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced on Friday that incidents of track fractures in Indian Railways have decrea