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Over 64 Kg Heroin Recovered, 2 Held In Amritsar: Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH, Apr 18: Punjab Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a cross-border drug smuggling module in Amritsar with the arrest of two pers

How 50 Days Of The Iran War Led To The Loss Of $50 Billion Worth Of Oil

Gulf Arab producers lost 40% of crude output in March, impacting global supply.

Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated; Victory Of Oppn Unity: Priyanka

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the coun

How to get refund from Bengaluru airport taxi driver for excess fare

Even if a passenger does not want to take up the issue with the cab driver at the time of payment of fare to avoid an argument, or if they were t

'India Shouldn't Be Cynical About Pak's Mediation': TCA Raghavan on US-Iran War

In an exclusive interaction with The Quint, ex-diplomat TCA Raghavan speaks about the future of the US-Iran war.

TTD Board Member Sends Legal Notice to Prakash Raj Over Ramayana Comments

Sent through legal counsel, the notice demands a public apology and alleges that Prakash Raj made statements offensive to Hindu beliefs and hurt

Trains from Mangaluru to Subrahmanya Road being restored to regular schedule after completion of track maintenance work

The services of some trains were affected due to line and power blocks for track maintenance between Subrahmanya Road, Yedamangala, and Narimogar

Iran Warns Trump: Hormuz Strait Could Be Closed Amid Naval Blockade

Tehran, April 18: Irans Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump. He stated that T

Meta Plans Major Layoffs, Targeting 10% of Global Workforce Next Month

New Delhi, April 18: American tech giant Meta is preparing for significant layoffs next month, according to a report. The company may cut at leas

Owaisi criticises Union govt for ignoring his proposed amendments to Delimitation Bill

Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight

Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Teleg

Indian Squash Player Veer Chotrani Exits Hamburg Open After Thrilling Quarter-Final Loss

Hamburg, April 18: Indian squash player Veer Chotrani faced a tough defeat on Friday at the PSA Bronze-level Hamburg Open. He was eliminated in t

Police Encounter with Wanted Criminal in Raebareli Leads to Arrest

New Delhi, April 18: In a late-night encounter in the Khapar Malang area of Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, police engaged with a wanted crimi

AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate

They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency no

RSS Supports One Nation, One Election Reform in Exclusive Interview

Stanford, April 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed its support for significant political reforms, including the One Nation,

High Court order for FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case surprising, unwarranted: Gehlot

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claimi

Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated

Indian Diaspora Should Serve Host Nations, Says Dattatreya Hosabale

Stanford, April 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has articulated a clear perspective on the Indian diaspora. Dattatreya Hosabale, the or

Australia, Japan seal USD 6.5B warship deal with 3 Mogami frigates ordered first

MELBOURNE, Apr 18: Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday to deliver the first three of a 10 billion Australian dollar (USD 6.5 billion

Mission is to lift the IPL trophy, but more you stay in present, more you stay in control: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer stated the team's mission is to win the IPL 2026 trophy. He stressed the importance of focusing on the present

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains its blockade

BEIRUT, Apr 18: Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom sh

Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no

Schools Closed in Kishtwar Due to Severe Weather Conditions

Mumbai, April 18: Severe weather is currently affecting Jammu and Kashmir, causing significant disruptions. In light of heavy rainfall and snowfa

India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Report

Over 80 smartphone models saw average price hikes of 15%, with a further 15%20% expected later

Asha Bhosle: The Timeless Echo of Indias Soul

Lalit Gargg The sky of Indian music feels unusually silent todaysomewhat emptier, somewhat more still. The playful bird of melody, the enchanting

Akshay Kumars son is happy working in village working for Rs 4500 salary, actor says no films, only passion and shares simple parenting rule

Akshay Kumar revealed his son Aarav Bhatia is not interested in Bollywood. Aarav is carving his own path in fashion. He is studying in London and

Priyanka Gandhi holds briefing on Womens Reservation Bill | Congress vs BJP

Wheelchairs, water pots donated to Mysuru city railway station

The wheelchairs will significantly assist elderly and differently-abled passengers, ensuring better accessibility and ease of movement

Missed Diagnoses, Missed Lives: The Critical Role of Laboratory Medicine in Modern Healthcare

Syed Yunis Bukhari In the evolving landscape of modern healthcare, much attention is given to advanced treatments, cutting-edge surgeries, and sp

A billion-year secret: How Lunar ice could turn the Moon into a Space gas station', provide fuel for Mars trip

Scientists have confirmed lunar polar ice has been accumulating for 1.5 billion years. This ancient ice, scattered across different regions, offe

Amid Nashik probe, TCS says no complaints received through internal channels

According to a preliminary probe, the company was not in receipt of any complaints, as being alleged, a statement said

Opposition Accused of Creating North-South Divide in India: Shambhavi Chaudhary

New Delhi, April 18: Following the rejection of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, leaders and social activists from vario

Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in war. Finding them is challenge

Following Russia's retreat from Kherson, museum director Alina Dotsenko discovered thousands of artworks missing, with nearly 10,000 pieces' fate

Growing up online: The Generation That Cant Forget

Baby Sharma We live in a time where reality is faster and louder than before. Social media has turned life into something that has to be constant

'Opposition in LS chose politics over progress': Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

Union Minister Suresh Gopi expressed disappointment after the Lok Sabha vote on the Women's Reservation Bill. He accused the opposition of priori

Amravati sexual exploitation case: NCW calls for stricter action, content to be taken down

Ms. Rahatkar raised questions about the adequacy of legal provisions invoked and sought clarification on why more stringent sections have not bee

Parents Health Insurance in India: How the Right Coverage Decision Supports Their Financial Security in Retirement

Parents healthcare planning is a retirement decision as much as a medical one. As health needs rise with age, a hospital stay can unsettle budget

Sarfaraz Ahmed Appointed Head Coach as Pakistan Announces Squad for Bangladesh Test Series

New Delhi, April 18: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. Former cap

Pics: Indian Air Force Chief Flies F-15 Fighter Jet During US Visit

Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh flew the Boeing F-15EX during his US visit for defence talks.

Drug Peddler Arrested in Kupwara with Narcotics, FIR Filed

Kupwara, April 18: Police continue their crackdown on narcotics in Kupwara, setting up a regular checkpoint in Jaggarpora. During this operation,

Major Conspiracy to Prevent Womens Empowerment, Claims BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal

New Delhi, April 18: After the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill (131st Amendment of the Constitution) in the Lok Sabha, BJP

IPL 2026: Wounded Rajasthan Royals eye rebound as struggling KKR seek spin spark at Eden

A struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, yet to secure a win after six matches, face a formidable Rajasthan Royals in an afternoon IPL fixture. KKR's

4-member panel with retired judge, ex-IPS officer to probe Nashik TCS case

A Fact Finding Committee has started its inquiry into serious allegations at a TCS office in Nashik. The committee will speak to all parties invo

India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

Indias IT ministry reviewed the proposal and is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones, UIDAI said in

Avinash, Medha hope Ginny Weds Sunny 2 finds love with audience

At a time when high-octane spectacle films like Dhurandhar are dominating at the box office, actors Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr are betting h

Rahane ready to embrace the tough days for KKR

KKRs struggles were compounded by the absence of Cameron Greens bowling during the chase, despite his 79 anchoring the innings earlier

Naidu calls blocking of delimitation, womens quota Bills great disservice to the nation

Jagan questioned what opposition parties achieved

Narendra Modi chairs key CCS, Cabinet meetings in Parliament

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a crucial cabinet meeting in New Delhi. Discussions focused on economic affairs and security measures. The gover

CM Rekha Gupta Accuses Opposition of Ignoring Womens Rights in India

New Delhi, April 18: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has made serious allegations against opposition parties regarding the rejection of the Womens Res

Major Reshuffle of 46 IPS Officers in Jharkhand to Strengthen Law and Order

Ranchi, April 18: The Jharkhand government has initiated a significant reshuffle in the police department to enhance law and order and administra

Calcutta High Court sets aside appointment of assistant professors as presiding officers for Bengal polls

The counsel for the Election Commission submitted before the court that there are approximately 90,000 booths to conduct the election on April 23

Parliament adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

As soon as the House met at 11 a.m., Speaker Om Birla read out his concluding remarks, following which he adjourned the House sine die (for an in

Pune Airport Runway Restored After IAF Aircraft Snag; Ops Resume

The runway at Pune Airport, which was temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an IAF aircraft, has now been restored and declared op

BJP Accused of Political Maneuvering Over Womens Reservation Bill: Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi, April 18: The political debate surrounding the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill (131st Amendment of the Constitution) is intensifying

Pakistan's military chief concludes three-day visit to Iran

Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, concluded a three-day visit to Tehran. He met with top Iranian leaders to discuss ending the Mid

'Black day for Centre, they felt a shock for first time': Priyanka on delimitation bill defeat

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hailed the defeat of the Delimitation Bill as a victory for democracy, accusing the Centre of a conspiracy to alter the fed

Govt strengthens DGFT Norms Committees to speed up export authorisations, cut delays

New reforms aim to speed up approvals for exporters. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has enhanced Norms Committees operations. This incl

IBS in children: symptoms, triggers, and when to seek medical help

From food habits to lifestyles, modern childhood has undergone a significant shift, particularly over the past decade. This, combined with a redu

Watch: T.N. Assembly Elections 2026: Kancheepuram constituency grapples with connectivity and civic issues

Kancheepuram, famed for its temples and silk sarees, is struggling to keep pace with rapid growth. Residents and visitors face traffic congestion

Maximum temperatures in 10 Telangana districts cross 44, all districts above 42

Dasturabad in Nirmal district emerged as the hottest location, recording a maximum temperature of 44.5

Dilip Ghosh Criticizes Opposition Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure

Kharagpur, April 18: Political rhetoric has intensified regarding the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill (131st Amendment of t

Jasprit Bumrahs Struggles Highlighted by Former MI Bowler Mitchell McClenaghan

Mumbai, April 18: The performance of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026 has been disappointing. The team started the season with a victory but h

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.

Opposition to urge Narendra Modi to implement earlier womens reservation bill

Opposition parties plan to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They demand the implementation of the old Women's Reservation Bill. INDIA bloc

India Attends France And UK-Led Summit On Strait Of Hormuz

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri represented India at the summit.

AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams but also in combating it

Establish Green Steel Plant in Bayyaram: Revanth Reddy to Centre

The Chief Minister explained to the Union Ministers the industrial proposals prepared as part of the Telangana Rising2047 Vision

Women's Bill Defeat Did No Justice to Women Or South India: YS Jagan

YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said the women's reservation bill losing out in the Lok Sabha ended up rendering justice neither to South In

Udhayanidhi Stalin alleges BJP fund squeeze on Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin criticized the central government for withholding funds and infringing on state rights. He ou

Jasprit Bumrah Kicks Bowling Marker, Screams. Unseen Video Shocks Fans

Jasprit Bumrah's frustration has peaked as the Mumbai Indians pacer has bizarrely gone wicketless in IPL 2026 season so far.

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

Parliament special session: Both Houses adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes

The Budget Session of Parliament concluded sine die after the women's reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, falling short of the requ

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

AP POLYCET Hall Ticket 2026: Admit cards to be out today? Check details here

AP POLYCET 2026 hall tickets are releasing today, April 18. Candidates must download them online. The entrance exam for polytechnic colleges in A

Pakistan keen for early approval for next IMF tranche: Aurangzeb

Pakistan is eager for the International Monetary Fund's next loan installment. A Fund team will visit next month for crucial review talks. This c

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

Bihar deputy CMs to get Z category security cover

Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav have been upgraded to Z category security. This decision follows a

Use Official e-mail IDs In Bank Records, Govt Directs Officers

JAMMU, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has directed all departments to ensure that only official Government domain email IDs are used in

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

CCTV Inside Kerala Principal Office Shows Moments Before Dalit Student's Death

Teachers had earlier stated that Nithin Raj was called to the principal's office after they began receiving repeated calls from the recovery agen

Hyderabad Security Guards Mosquito-Net Video Goes Viral

Netizens advised the Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs) to ensure proper amenities to security guards after employing them

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

Defeat Of Delimitation Bill Exposes BJP''s Discomfort: TMC's Abhishek

The NDA government must immediately act to implement women's reservation, says TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

In Bollywoods backyard, Marathi cinema finds a fresh voice

In a state dominated by big-budget Hindi films and Bollywood stars, Marathi cinema is carving out space with fresher, more rooted stories increa

Iranians fear sharpening pressure after war and crackdown

Iranians are trying to live normally after bombing and protests. Shops and parks are open, but the economy is struggling. People fear more govern

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

UP Board Result 2026: What if official website upmsp.edu.in is not working? Check how to download scorecard from DigiLocker, SMS and UMANG App

Alternative Websites for UP Board Result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is expected to release Class 10 and 12 results for 20

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