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Balls Up movie review: Mark Wahlberg and Sacha Baron Cohen cannot save this dour exercise

This action comedy from Peter Farrelly, despite a surfeit of on screen activity, is neither funny nor engaging

Developed India can only be built on foundation of its native languages, says President

Speaking at the sixth convocation of the Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University in Maharashtras Wardha, Droupadi Murmu urged every Indian

Celebrating Akshaya Tritiya: A Day of Auspicious Beginnings and Rituals

New Delhi, April 16: Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most sacred and auspicious dates in Sanatan Dharma. This day, which falls on the th

Job Alert: 40 Vacancies Including Project Scientist, Interview Scheduled Soon

New Delhi, April 16: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (N

25 projects to be launched in Mangaluru on April 18 under Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana 2.0

Most of the projects are related to road development and construction of storm water drains

Postal Voting Centres for essential service voters set up at the offices of EROs

Death of BDS student: MSF leaders arrested after clash with police

As the leaders attempted to meet the college Principal for discussions, the police blocked their entry, triggering a confrontation

Major Update in Mumbai Concert Drug Overdose Case: Accused Presented in Court

Mumbai, April 16: A significant update has emerged in the drug overdose case linked to a live concert held at the Nesco complex in Goregaon East,

Delhi Speaker gets Z-category security after Assembly gets repeated bomb threats

The move comes after the series of targeted bomb threats and a recent high-profile security breach, the Delhi Assembly Secretariat said.

Iran warns of Gulf trade blockade if US ports restriction continues

Iran has warned it could block trade across the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Red Sea if US restrictions on its ports continue, while also reject

Strong India can only be built on foundation of its native languages: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that a strong, self-reliant and developed India must be built on the foundation of Indian languages. Sp

Mathura boat capsize: Last pilgrim's missing body found, death toll climbs to 16

Police said that with the latest recovery, all pilgrims who had gone missing after the incident have been accounted for

One Bangkok Hosted Sunsational Songkran Festival 2026

GTPL Hathway Ltd Achieves Resilient FY 26 Performance and Optimistic Outlook

Delay in acquiring land for buffer zone: Samithi threatens indefinite dharna in front of MRPL in Mangaluru from May 1

The company is unnecessarily delaying the land acquisition, according to Nagarika Horata Samithi, Jokatte

Numeros Motors Powers Jones Elite Logistics Go Green Initiative With 100 Diplos Electric Two-Wheelers

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India

Udta Teer: Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan to star in upcoming spy comedy

The film is backed by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, marking their fourth collaboration after Kill, Gyaarah Gyaarah, and The Lunchb

Zelenskyy receives international prize honouring his and Ukraines courage and resilience

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is receiving the prestigious International Four Freedoms Award

BJP president Nitin Nabin among 16 MPs who take oath in Rajya Sabha today

Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the 16 newly elected or re-elected members, represent

Ten labourers injured as auto overturns in Nagayalanka, four in critical condition

Ten workers from Ganapeswaram village in Krishna district were injured when an auto overturned near Sai Baba temple in Nagayalanka on Thursday

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Distribution of booth slips underway

The Voter Information Slip contains voters details, location of the polling station, date and time of polling and a snapshot of the polling stati

Opposition unites against delimitation bill, Raut dismisses govts illusion`

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Centre is mistaken if it believes opposition MPs will skip Parliament during voting on th

Illegal cigarette sale rackets busted in Bengaluru; goods worth 45 lakh seized

In one of the cases, the accused revealed that the cigarettes were being sourced from a Delhi-based supplier

Kerala dental students death: College to dismiss faculty member as protests intensify

Managements decision to initiate dismissal proceedings comes after discussions with student union representatives. Students had earlier warned of

Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 16: The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to settle at 93.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in glo

Stock markets close lower on profit-taking in financial shares

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed down in a volatile session on Thursday due to profit-taking in banking and financial sh

Women Quota Law: Voting On 3 Bills In LS To Be Held At 4 PM Friday

The decision to extend the debate on women's quota law would be taken by the Speaker.

Volvo Car India to recalibrate prices by up to Rs 1 lakh from May 1

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday said it will recalibrate its vehicle prices in India by up to Rs 1 lakh from May 1

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights: sources

New Delhi is making efforts to restart discussions with Zambia, but the situation is still uncertain, one of the sources said

TMC Files Complaint Against Smriti Irani and Suvendu Adhikari with Election Commission

Kolkata, April 16: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari, and o

India growing twice as fast as average global growth:IMF

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said Indias growth rate is more than twice the averag

Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Womens Reservation in Judiciary

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition seeking 50% reservation for women in the judiciary and government lawyer p

BJP Urges Compensation, Aid after 8 Karnataka Devotees killed in AP Road Accident

Among those killed were five women, and 10 others were injured when a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam in Kur

New Flight Service to Connect Gwalior with Delhi and Bengaluru Six Days a Week

Mumbai, April 16: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced the launch of a ne

Prime Minister Modi Assures Fairness in Redistricting Process

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a clear and firm message in the Lok Sabha regarding the redistricting bill on Thursda

Women havent forgotten: PM Modi pushes for backing of reservation bill

Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said the moment presents a historic opportunity to expand womens participation in g

Mamata Banerjee says linking womens reservation to delimitation threatens Bengal

How is a constitution amendment Bill passed?

A Constitutional Amendment Bill must secure two-thirds of majority votes in both Houses, and get ratified by at least 50% State legislatures, if

Reliance Group Confirms Departure of Key Executives Amid Ongoing Investigations

New Delhi, April 16: The Reliance Group, led by Anil Ambani, announced on Thursday that Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, who previously held

Pakistan Secures $2 Billion from Saudi Arabia Amid Economic Crisis

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan is currently on a diplomatic tour to three countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Tur

Delimitation Bill debate: Tejasvi Surya schools DMK's Raja on South states concerns

Pawan Kalyan welcomes Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill for 33% womens reservation

Pawan Kalyan welcomes introduction of Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha, backing 33% womens reservation

Allegations of Misconduct Against Headmaster in Jharkhands Hazaribagh School

Hazaribagh, April 16: In a shocking incident from Hazaribagh district in Jharkhand, approximately two dozen female students have accused the head

Indian Stock Market Closes in the Red Amid Weak Global Signals

Mumbai, April 16: The Indian stock market closed lower on Thursday, influenced by weak global signals amidst rising tensions in West Asia. Major

Delimitation Bill will not affect Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami

When Union Minister Amit Shah visited Tamil Nadu, he assured that the State will not be affected, stated Mr. Palaniswami. The NDA will implement

Lenskart dress code row: Peyush Bansal calls viral policy outdated, denies bias

The document, widely shared online, outlined grooming guidelines for store employees. It stated that bindis and tilaks were not allowed, and advi

Singapore Airlines CEO to Meet Tata Group Officials Amid Air India Challenges

Mumbai, April 16: Singapore Airlines CEO Go Choon Phong is expected to meet with senior officials from the Tata Group at Bombay House in Mumbai t

Tragic School Shootings in Turkey: Nine Lives Lost, Over 1,100 Social Media Accounts Blocked

Istanbul, April 16: Turkey took decisive action on Thursday against social media posts praising two recent school shootings that have caused nati

Congress suspends 5 Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Earlier, the Congress issued a show cause notice to its five legislators from Haryana for alleged cross-voting

Rashmika Mandannas Fun on the Set of Cocktail-2 in Sicily with Shahid and Kriti

Mumbai, April 16: Actress Rashmika Mandanna is set to appear in her upcoming film Cocktail-2, where she plays a character named Diya. Recently, t

Fortnite Server status: v40.20 Update details, downtime duration, leaks and what to expect

The servers were deliberately taken offline by Epic Games as part of scheduled maintenance to roll out the latest patch. During this time, player

Lalit Modi: No Future for India-Pakistan Bilateral Series Due to PCBs Political Influence

New Delhi, April 16: Lalit Modi, the former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), believes that the chances of a bilateral series between

Why are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British gas rates continue to rise or drop again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British gas rates continue to rise or drop again? Energy mar

KVS Lottery Second List 2026 for Class 1 to be released today: How to check the provisional list on admission.kvs.gov.in and kvsangathan.nic.in?

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the second provisional lottery list for Class 1 admissions 2026-27 today, April 16, 2026. Par

Kolleru Lake faces fresh encroachment; Jal Biradari seeks Supreme Court order enforcement

Jal Biradari National Convenor Bolisetty Satyanarayana says 1.61 lakh acres of Kolleru Lake are encroached, and urges the AP government to act on

Major Breakthrough in Barapatthar Murder Case: Main Accused Arrested

Bhopal, April 16: The Nagoud police in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting the main accused, Chandan

Looking at India to be among top 3 global markets for Renault: Group CEO Francois Provost

CHENNAI, Apr 16: French automaker Renault is looking to make India among its top three global markets, for which it will expand its portfolio in

Cops bust online IPL betting racket, nab six in Goa

The operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police during the night of 15-16 April at a rented premises in Sangolda village. The accused wer

We support the womens reservation, but you dont want to carry out caste census: Akhilesh Yadav

New Trailer of Ek Din Released, Junaid Khan Captures the Pain of Unrequited Love

Mumbai, April 16: The magic of romantic films in Bollywood resonates deeply with audiences. One such film, Ek Din, is generating significant buzz

PM Modi Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Strong Opposition

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He noted that discus

BSF officer killed in fuel depot fire at Bengal border outpost

Tragedy struck the Bankra border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas as a devastating fire engulfed a fuel depot. Assistant Sub Inspector

CK Palle Police receive CCTVs and solar panel under CSR

Relief from heatwave in Telangana likely as IMD forecasts rain between April 19-22

A low-pressure system moving towards Telangana is creating favourable conditions for rainfall, says IMD-Hyderabads Scientist Dharma Raju

We will not be renewing the general license on Russian and Iranian oil: Bessent

High-tech labs soon at Delhi ITIs for power electronics, EV, automotive sector training

Delhi's ITIs are getting a high-tech upgrade to train youth in power electronics, electric vehicles, and automotive sectors. New labs at Jahangir

Womens Quota Law: PM Urges Opposition Not To Give Political Colour

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the opposition not to give a political colour to the governments bills for impl

Fuel Prices Remain Steady in India Amid Middle East Tensions, Surge in Pakistan and Nepal

New Delhi, April 16: Fuel prices in India have remained stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. In contrast, countries like Pakistan a

India Post GDS 2026 3rd Merit List Date and Time: Check when and how to download from indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, documents needed and more

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List: The third merit list of India Post GDS is expected to be released in the last week of April or in May. Following t

Kailash Kher Celebrates the Divine Essence of Ganga in Mirzapur

Mumbai, April 16: Renowned singer Kailash Kher has recently embarked on a spiritual journey to witness the various forms of Mother Ganga, followi

AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as Real Indian Media Coverage About Pakistan

The video is an AI-generated one and does not show authentic footage of an Indian news report.

Opposition opposing everything: Amit Shah defends govts Delimitation Bill

Amit Shah asserted in the Lok Sabha that the government has not violated any rules in introducing the three bills and urged members to engage in

Congress Suspends Five Haryana MLAs Over Alleged Cross Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections

New Delhi, April 16: In a significant move, the Congress party has suspended five MLAs in Haryana for alleged cross voting during the Rajya Sabha

NDA MPs Praise PM Modis Historic Step for Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: The political atmosphere surrounding the Womens Reservation Bill has intensified. NDA MPs have described this bill as a sign

Strong and developed India can only be built on foundation of its native languages: President Murmu

Wardha, Apr 16: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said a strong, self-reliant and developed India can only be built on the foundation of the c

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region

BEIJING, Apr 16: A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijings crackdown in Chinas far-western Xinjiang region la

Inside Lala Pad: How 20 notes and WhatsApp kept Bengals coal mafia running

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth 159.51 crore in a West Bengal illegal coal mining and pilferage racket, bring

'Rs 17 LPA not worth it': IIT Delhi graduate quits bank job, says 'cant sell peace of mind for a salary package'

A 24-year-old IIT Delhi graduate resigned from a high-paying banking job, citing a toxic work culture that eroded his health and peace of mind. H

UN welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks as first step to end hostilities

India Strengthens Anti-Doping Measures to Combat Substance Abuse in Sports

New Delhi, April 16: Indias Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the opening ceremony of the World Anti-

Empowering Women: A Historic Step for Gender Equality in India

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan spoke on womens empowerment and their political participation on Thursday

Indian national accused of cheating cultural organisation of over SGD 1.6 million

SINGAPORE, Apr 16: An Indian national was among the two persons charged with cheating a cultural organisation of more than SGD 1.6 million (appro

Delhi Police arrest man for duping 500 women in Rs 2-crore dating app scam

Delhi Police have arrested a West Bengal resident for allegedly defrauding more than 500 women across the country of nearly Rs 2 crore through fa

UN asks IDF to respect its obligations to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers in Lebanon

Key aspects in Telanganas Caste Census-2024 four volumes and Expert Groups reports

Broadly, the four volumes has data on percentage of people across social categories who benefitted from reservations in various categories of e

Sebi extends registration validity period for not-for-profit entities on Social Stock Exchange

Additionally, the regulator has lowered the minimum subscription requirement for Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments to 50% from 75% to enhanc

Is Bluesky down in US, UK and Europe? Home, explore feeds fail to load When will the services be restored

The outage appeared to be partial rather than a full shutdown, mainly affecting the platforms Home timeline and Explore feed, leaving users unabl

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of breaking MCC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of violating the Model Code of Conduct by distributi

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging transfer of officers by EC in poll-bound West Bengal

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission's transfer of administrative and police officers in West Bengal. The c

New Delhi to Kashmir: New Cargo Train Service Launches Tomorrow

Jammu, April 16: Northern Railway officials announced on Thursday that a new Joint Parcel Product Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train will commen