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UoH PhD Scholar Anjana M Nair Wins Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship

Nair has previously received an Indian Council of Social Science Research grant under the International Collaboration Data Collection Scheme in 2

New Framework for Urban Governance in Cities with Over One Million Population

New Delhi, April 26: The NITI Aayog released a report on Saturday addressing the infrastructural challenges in urban areas. These challenges incl

Tiruvallur sows seeds for greener polling booths, classrooms

ANZAC Day at Madras War Cemetery

LSGone win away from getting campaign on track: Spin bowling coach Crowe

Crowe said that the LSG batters are aware of their shortcomings in the first half of the tournament and are working hard to overcome weaknesses

T.N. Assembly elections: Over 50 lakh morevoters exercise their franchise this time compared to 2024 Lok Sabha polls

In the State, peoples interest in polling process has always been higher for Assembly elections when compared to Lok Sabha polls, show data from

Election Commission Transfers Police Officials Ahead of Kolkatas Second Phase Voting

Kolkata, April 26: The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of three police station heads in Kolkata as of Saturday evening. This include

End Of RTC Strike : Cong Celebrates

Khairtabad DCC president Motha Rohit said thanked Revanth Reddy for fulfilling the long-pending demands of RTC employees and bringing relief to t

'You want pump set or cell phone?': Andhra CM Naidu recalls being heckled for his tech vision

Will It, Won't It? Trump's Big Move Casts Shadow Over US-Iran Peace Talks

According to Fox News, Trump said that he told the envoys not to get on an 18-hour flight while they were getting ready to leave. He said that he

All Not Well In Uddhav Sena? MPs' 'Courtesy' Meetings Spark Exodus Buzz

Sources familiar with recent meetings among the MPs in Delhi point to a deeper issue -- an alleged communication gap between the party's leadersh

SelfEnumeration For Census 2027 Begins Today

The selfenumeration of households for Census 2027 will begin across Telangana at 6 am on Sunday and continue till May 10

Woman Arrested for Spreading Obscene Messages to Defame Victim in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 26: A woman has been arrested by the Kasturba Marg police for spreading obscene and derogatory messages on social media to tarnish

Ranjona Banerji | Lets Make Some Noise For The Angry Old Woman!

The young man in front of me reached the landing and just put the car seat down on the ground. I was on the last step, about to step on to the la

Entire Union cabinet, 19 CMs won't help BJP win Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges the Bharatiya Janata Party is deploying its full force to win the state elections. She claims

Rajasthan Royals Captain Riyan Parag Reflects on Costly Missed Catches After SRH Defeat

Jaipur, April 26: In the 36th match of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced a disappointing 5-wicket loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

BCY Chief Seeks Withdrawal Of Protest Cases

Bharata Chaitanya Yuvajana Party (BCY) president Bode Ramachandra Yadav has demanded the immediate withdrawal of cases registered against partici

West Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee says Bengal will show BJP 'real jhal' on May 4

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has fired back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jhalmuri comment. She stated the state will show the

Textbooks on medicine, health launched

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BJP Leader Raju Bista Predicts 170-180 Seats in West Bengal Elections

Gangtok, April 26: Raju Bista, the Lok Sabha MP from Darjeeling and a prominent BJP leader, expressed confidence on Saturday that the party could

Rahul Gandhi accuses Mamata Banerjee of aiding BJP

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of indirectly supporting the BJP. He questioned her oppositio

Raghav Chadha revolt jolts AAP, raises questions on Kejriwals leadership and partys future

Raghav Chadha's move with six other MPs to the BJP shakes the Aam Aadmi Party. This defection questions Arvind Kejriwal's leadership and the part

ISKP Could Exploit Rising Tensions in West Asia: Report

New Delhi, April 26: Recent attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran may create conditions that the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP)

India in talks with Iran to safeguard Chabahar port as US sanctions waiver set to expire, explores interim mechanism to retain control

India is in talks with Iran to finalize arrangements for the Chabahar Port. This move aims to secure India's strategic and commercial interests.

Amit Shah assures Matuas on citizenship, targets Mamata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured the Matua and Namasudra communities that they will be granted citizenship once the BJP forms the govern

Madhya Pradesh Government Assigns New IAS Officers to Tribal Areas

Bhopal, April 25: In a significant move to strengthen grassroots governance and institutionalize a people-centric administrative framework, the M

No Confusion on Retirement Age, Says Power Forum

Ramakrishna also rejected claims that 80 per cent of the 34,852 employees would retire between 2028 and 2030.

Pavan K. Varma | PMs Address Must Remain Non-partisan; Devise Code

Traditionally, such addresses have been reserved for moments of national import: war and peace, economic crises, pandemics, natural calamities or

Delhi Capitals Director Reflects on Loss to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Capitals cricket director, Venugopal Rao, acknowledged that dropped catches and poor bowling led to their six-wicket d

Former KSEB cashier held after evading sentence in graft case

Quote of the day by George Burns: 'By the time youre 80 years old youve learned everything. You only have to...' Life lessons on age, human nature, education by popular American comedian

Quote of the day by George Burns explores the link between memory, learning, age, and life experience through a simple message about knowledge ga

Retired IPS Officer Seeks Rs 1 Crore Damages From Andhra Pradesh Govt

The respondents have been given 15 days to pay compensation with 12 per cent interest, failing which civil proceedings would be initiated.

Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills eight, wounds dozens

Russia has been launching smaller barrages of dozens of drones every night at Ukraine, interspersing them with occasional large-scale attacks tha

AAP to write to RS Chairman demanding disqualification of MPs who crossed over to BJP

Punjab CM seeks time from President, wants recall of MPs.

Trump says cancelled envoys' Pakistan trip, but Iran war not resuming

Irans Foreign Ministry said Mr. Araghchi had left Islamabad and arrived in Muscat on Saturday (April 25) for meetings with Omani officials

Survival, Legal Fight, Punjab Battle: What's Next for AAP After MP Exodus

The AAP has said it will seek the disqualification of the seven MPs and take the legal route if there is a delay.

Ahmedabad Police Intensifies Security Measures Ahead of Local Elections

Ahmedabad, April 25: In preparation for the upcoming local body elections in Gujarat, the Ahmedabad rural police have significantly strengthened

Blindness: Court Asks Tamil Nadu To Roll Out Transgender Rehabilitation Plan

The court reiterated that transgender persons are protected under Articles 14, 15, 16 and 21, which guarantee equality and the right to live with

S.S. Balaji, Aloor Shanavas of VCK get State-level party posts

The two MLAs were not given seats in this Assembly election

Cgarh: Irpanar In Abujhmad Sees Light After Dusk After Centuries, Electricity Reaches Forested Tribal Village For First Time

The entire population of the village erupted in joy when the lights were switched on in their homes on Friday evening, and the celebration linger

Prime Minister Modi Unveils Commemorative Stamp for Shri Ram College of Commerce

New Delhi, April 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a high-level delegation from the governing body of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)

Trump cancels negotiators' Pakistan trip, citing 'tremendous' infighting in Iran leadership

Efforts to revive negotiations have stalled, with the US maintaining a naval blockade despite an extended ceasefire. Iran has indicated that talk

KCSSH surgeons use custom 3D-printed titanium implant torepair chest wall

Axis Bank cuts nearly 3,000 jobs as tech investments boost productivity

The bank clarified that AI is currently being used mainly to improve processes and transaction speed, not to replace jobs. Financially, Axis Bank

West Bengal elections: Hemant Soren, Tejashwi, Kejriwal back Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal elections see Mamata Banerjee's TMC receiving support from regional leaders. Jharkhand's Hemant Soren and RJD's Tejashwi Yadav have c

4 Killed In Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have continued to clash in southern Lebanon despite reduced hostilities due to the ceasefire.

Delhi Records Hottest Day Of Year At 42.8 Degrees, Yellow Alert Issued

Across Delhi, the impact is already being felt through blistering afternoons and unusually warm nights, with temperatures well above normal.

Anantha Babu Sent to 14-Day Remand

Based on the complaint, Sarpavaram police arrested Anantha Babu at Rajamahendravaram on Friday and produced him before the court on Saturday.

Effective Drug Control Requires 100% Law Enforcement and Awareness: Sameer Wankhede

Mumbai, April 25: At a Hindu conference in Mumbai, IRS officer Sameer Wankhede spoke with a news agency about the importance of drug de-addiction

Elephant calf gets separated from herd near Sirumugai

Efforts are on to reunite the animal with its mother, say Forest Department officials

15-Year-Old Boy Killed After Speeding Tempo Hits Bike In Delhi: Cops

A 15-year-old boy was killed on Saturday evening after an overspeeding tempo hit his motorcycle from behind in Shalimar Bagh here, police said.

Kavitha launches 'TRS', flags Opposition 'vacuum' in Telangana

K Kavitha has launched her new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena. She targeted her father KCR's BRS party, calling it soulless. Kavitha als

Historic Local Elections Held in Gaza After 20 Years

Gaza, April 25: For the first time in nearly two decades, local elections were held in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, with thousands of Palestinians

KTR Demands Immediate Start Of Paddy Purchases

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Saturday accused the government of neglecting paddy purchases

Sukhbir Badal rebuilds SAD quietly in Punjab

Sukhbir Badal is actively working to strengthen the Akali Dal for upcoming Punjab elections. He is focusing on direct interactions and small gath

Tagged Olive Ridley turtles from T.N. reach Sri Lanka Dome, reveal migration patterns

Considered one of the most productive regions in the Indian Ocean, the Sri Lanka Dome phenomenon typically begins in May, peaks in July, and decl

Labourers urge officials to provide basic amenities at Benz Circle

Peaceful Voting in West Bengal: Security Forces Take Charge Ahead of Elections

Kolkata, April 25: Ahead of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Director General of CRPF, GP Singh, visited Diamond Harbo

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pushes unified KYC framework, asks Sebi to lead

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for a single know-your-customer system across the financial sector. She asked the Securities and Excha

Four booked for child marriage in Kasaragod

The police said the case was registered after the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer received a complaint that a minor girl from Valiyaparamba ha

JD(S) leader alleges denial of ST certificates to Talawar community

World Intellectual Property Day: A Significant Opportunity to Promote Innovation and Creativity

New Delhi, April 25: Every year on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated. This day honors the contributions of inventors, creat

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Quote of the Day by Kofi Annan: More than 75% of global wealth sits with the top 10%. The rest struggle for basic dignity. This is not just econo

Calls to do away with elephants, fireworks in temple festivals get louder in Kerala

In the aftermath of the recent fireworks tragedy at Mundathikode in Thrissur, social media campaigns are gathering strength seeking to move away

Cases booked against DMK and TVK cadres after assault near polling station

Police sources said the incident occurred near Polling Station No. 46 in the Saidapet constituency

Six gold medals to be awarded at BASE convocation on April 27

Delhi Assembly Launches Youth Outreach Program with 75 College Students

New Delhi, April 25: In a bid to strengthen democratic participation, the Delhi Assembly inaugurated a weekly Youth Outreach Program on Saturday.

Farming is viable only when growers can decide market prices, says Karnataka Minister

African proverb of the day: 'Knowledge is a garden. If it isnt cultivated, you cant...' - what this African saying teaches about growth, discipline, success and why consistent effort matters in learning

African proverb of the day: An African proverb highlights that knowledge is like a garden. It needs consistent effort and care to grow and produc

Jamshedpur FC Dominates Chennaiyin FC with a 4-1 Victory in ISL 2025-26

Chennai, April 25: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Jamshedpur FC triumphed over Chennaiyin FC with a decisive

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'The people who put you down don't have to stop you from chasing your dreams. Stand up, and...' Life lessons on happiness, success and love by American actor and singer

Quote of the day by Selena Gomez highlights a message about chasing dreams, confidence, happiness, success and love. The quote explains how criti

Over 1.26 Million Passengers Return to India from Gulf and West Asia Since February 28

New Delhi, April 25: The government announced on Saturday that over 1.26 million passengers have returned to India from the Gulf and West Asia re

Countrys First Indigenous Heavy Torpedo Enters Production

The torpedo is equipped with advanced homing and propulsion systems, along with search, attack and re-attack capabilities designed for complex un

Andhra Pradesh Neta Natter | Naidu Tags Vicious Monikers To YSRC

Naidus new nomenclature for the YSRC came at a TD cluster in-charges meeting at NTR Bhavan during which he cautioned party cadres to stay alert a

Man bludgeoned to death near temple in Kadugodi; accused arrested within hours

NHAI demolishes top portion of stormwater drain to create more road space in Vellore

A new drain will be built corresponding to the existing road level to allow more vehicles, especially buses, to navigate easily on the carriagewa

Pakistans Fuel Price Hike Deemed Economic Suicide by Human Rights Council

Islamabad, April 25: The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent increase in petroleum product prices, labeling

Fire breaks out at scrapyard near Pullepady bridge

Pakistan Launches Indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite From China

The satellite was launched from China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement.

Controversy Erupts Over Sacred Thread Removal in Karnataka Exam Center

Bengaluru, April 25: A controversy surrounding the forced removal of the sacred thread (Janeu) from students at a Common Entrance Test (CET) cent

Fenty Beauty Launches in India with Reliance Retail

Mumbai, April 25, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Global beauty icon Rihanna and Reliance Retail Executive Director Isha Ambani were present at the unveili

Cleanliness Drive Held at Shilpgram, Oath Taken

Udaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Under the Swachhta Pakhwada initiative, the West Zone Cultural Centre, Udaipur organised a cleanliness drive a

IncompleteSWDworks hit regular life inChromepet

With a section ofJanakiramanStreet dug up for this work, detours have become the norm; civic body cites labour shortage, election duty for delay

Bollywood Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson, Reviving Memories of His 1996 India Tour

Mumbai, April 25: In the world of entertainment, certain names transcend time, becoming immortal. One such name is Michael Jackson. Recently, a s

Neurology Session Held at BN College of Pharmacy

Udaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): A special neurology session was organised at Bhupal Nobles College of Pharmacy in Udaipur to provide in-depth

Seven e-bikes catch fire near Ranipet town

The police said that a mechanic was checking the condition of batteries at the shop when the explosion happened

Telugu short film selected for screening at DPIFF 2026

India reels under severe heatwave, Delhi records temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius

India is experiencing intense heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring across several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasth

Air India Flight Delay Sparks Chaos at Delhi Airport

New Delhi, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): Passengers onboard an Air India flight from Delhi to Indore faced severe inconvenience after being made to s

Kerala Launches Youth Disaster Friend Project to Empower Volunteers

Pathanamthitta, April 25: The Youth Disaster Friend training program has been launched in Pathanamthitta, organized by the National Disaster Mana