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Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala

In Kozhikode, the seasons peak temperature of 37.2C was recorded on April 16, marking a departure of 2.6C above normal. Maximum temperatures in K

West Bengal Board Announces 10th Grade Exam Results Date

Kolkata, April 17: Students eagerly awaiting the results of the West Bengal Boards 10th-grade exams have received good news. The West Bengal Boar

Shenzhou-21 Mission: Chinese Astronauts Achieve Successful Spacewalk, Setting New Record

Beijing, April 17: The Shenzhou-21 mission saw three astronautsChang Lu, Wu Fei, and Chang Hongchangsuccessfully complete a spacewalk on Friday a

Nine killed as van carrying Malappuram schoolteachers plunges off Valparai cliff

Most of the passengers in the van were teachers of Government Lower Primary School, Pang, and their family members. The van reportedly fell from

Integrated command centre launched in Tirupati

Single platform to monitor traffic, sanitation and security, with 400 CCTV cameras feeding real-time data across the city

Unsung Heroes Honoured on Rajasthan Police Foundation Day

Jaipur, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of the 77th Foundation Day of the Rajasthan Police, Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sha

Nurses' strike: Kerala High Court modifies interim order

Court lifts restrictions imposed on nurses' association and private hospital managements following the nurses' strike

Teachers from TG to visit Finland for first-ever global education exchange programme

Bihar Chief Minister Offers Prayers at Baba Harihar Nath Temple for States Prosperity

Patna, April 17: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary performed rituals at the Baba Harihar Nath Temple in Sonpur, wishing for the states happin

Telangana Government to Undertake Scientific Restoration of Kaleshwaram Dams

Hyderabad, April 17: Telanganas Irrigation Minister, Uttam Kumar Reddy, announced on Friday that the state government will carry out repairs and

Teacher promotion exam postponed amid Census duties

Stage set for a direct contest between AIADMK and VCK in Kallakurichi (SC)

After the delimitation exercise in 2008, the constituency became a Reserved segment and consistently returned candidates of the AIADMK in the 201

ISL: Confident Blasters take on strong challenger Jamshedpur

Parliament special sitting highlights: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

There were 298 ayes, 230 noes, zero abstentions with 528 present and voting

Chinas Economy Shows Resilience with 5.0% GDP Growth in Q1

Beijing, April 17: Amid global economic pressures, Chinas GDP growth of 5.0% in the first quarter is remarkable. Despite the International Moneta

Former Matsyafed official alleges harassment, seeks Governors intervention

He claims complaints submitted to various authorities, including the Chief Minister and the Fisheries Minister, did not result in any meaningful

Jos Buttler Achieves Milestone with 300 Catches in T20 Cricket

Ahmedabad, April 17: In the 25th match of IPL 2026, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Mod

Second-level of randomisation of EVMs, VVPATs done for polling booths in Virudhunagar district

KPCC spokesperson opposes move to shift Mysuru Goods terminal

Policemen start casting postal ballots

Parents of HPS students launch fee strike

Heritage Photography Walk Held in Udaipur on World Heritage Day

Udaipur, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Marking World Heritage Day, a special Heritage Photography Walk 2026 was organised in Udaipur to capture the c

Theni-Idukki Collectors meet ahead of Kannagi Temple festival

Xi Jinping Congratulates Ismail Omar Guelleh on Re-election as President of Djibouti

Beijing, April 17: Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Ismail Omar Guelleh on his re-election as President of Djibouti. Xi emphasized

India not to host COP 33 in 2028, Government confirms

Says move after review of its commitments for 2028; remains fully committed to meeting its responsibilities towards mitigating climate change

A month after fire incident, ICUs in Thiruvananthapuram MCH to open next week

Since the incident on March 17, the hospital has been using temporary ICUs to accommodate patients requiring ICU care after surgeries

SVIMS to charge MBBS fee for 4.5 years, NRI students to benefit

JEE Main Session 2 Result Likely by April 20

New Delhi, April 17, 2026 (Daily Kiran): The National Testing Agency is expected to announce the JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 soon, with report

Empowering Women: A Dialogue Under the Nari Shakti Vandan Campaign

Gautam Buddh Nagar, April 17: A significant dialogue was held on Friday at the Greater Noida Authority premises under the Nari Shakti Vandan Camp

Madhya Pradesh CM Emphasizes Dialogue Across All Social Sectors for BJP Strength

Bhopal, April 17: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stressed the importance of dialogue with every segment of society to strengthen t

CBSE Class X results 2026: several schools in Kollam record 100% success

Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage

The Corporations plans to purchase vehicles is getting delayed

Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy praises womens safety initiatives and emphasises road safety awareness in Karimnagar

CITU stages protest in Kalaburagi backing NCR workers stir

Participate in Census 2027 self-enumeration drive, Chittoor Collector urges people

China-Europe Cargo Express Achieves 5,460 Trips in First Quarter

Beijing, April 17: The China-Europe Cargo Express completed 5,460 trips in the first quarter, transporting 546,000 TEUs of goods. This marks a si

India Maintains Normal Supply of Cooking Gas Amid Middle East Crisis

New Delhi, April 17: Despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the supply of cooking gas in India remains fully normal. The Ministry of Petr

Stand-up comedian held for remarks on Pawan Kalyan gets bail

Two women arrested at RGIA with 2.95 kg ganja worth 1.03 crore

Elderly woman dies after saree catches fire while lighting a lamp during prayers

Arrangements in place for Penchalakona Brahmotsavams from April 27, says Endowments Minister

Refreshing Summer Herbal Teas: A Floral Delight for Energy and Wellness

New Delhi, April 17: For tea enthusiasts, summer can be challenging. Hot tea can raise body temperature, increase sweating, and sometimes lead to

BJPs Shifting Stance on Womens Reservation Criticized by Akali Dal MP

New Delhi, April 17: Harsimrat Kaur Badal, a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and MP from Bathinda, criticized the BJPs inconsistent approach to

No personal matter: DKS

State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19

Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

Ukraines National Security Secretary Meets Indian Officials to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

New Delhi, April 17: Rustam Umerov, the Secretary of Ukraines National Security and Defense Council, met with Indias National Security Advisor Aj

VHP, Bajrang Dal Stage Protest Against Love Jihad in Dilsukhnagar

VHP district vice-president Purushottam Reddy, district joint secretary Sanjay Sharma, Matri Shakti representative Latashri, and others participa

Vibrant Villages Programme | LG Visits Sariah In Rajouri, Inaugurated Several Development Projects

Rajouri, Apr 17 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that a nation is defined by its remotest village where our borders begin a

Employees JAC presses for PRC and clearance of pending bills, holds demonstrations across State

Rahul Gandhi Responds to Failed Constitutional Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill could not be passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The government failed to secure the

Census house mapping may end today, DC reviews progress

Telangana Forms Cabinet Sub-Committee for Rohith Vemula Act

Hyderabad, April 17: The Telangana government established a cabinet sub-committee on Friday. This committee will study the Rohith Vemula Telangan

Crackdown on illegal mining in Kuppam, granite lorry and sand-laden tractors seized

In name of women empowerment, BJP pushing dangerous delimitation exercise: TMC

Political tensions in West Bengal are heating up ahead of the Assembly elections, as Trinamool Congress (TMC) slammed BJP over the Delimitation B

Sengottaiyan alleges Palaniswami set condition on Annamalai for BJP alliance

Employees Stage Protests Across Telangana for Resolution of Long-Pending Demands

CPS employees union also held protests, including at Bima Bhavan, highlighting lack of social security for over 2,300 retired CPS employees and s

Supreme Court Issues Notice on CBIs Appeal in Udaykumar Custodial Death Case

New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding a petition filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging th

Kochi Corporation Council meeting disrupted amid LDF protest seeking Mayors resignation

Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Secure Majority in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: The Womens Reservation Bill has collapsed in the Lok Sabha after the government failed to secure a two-thirds majority. Lok

4,100 kg seized ganja destroyed in Tirupati

Constitution Amendment Bill Defeated in Lok Sabha

While 298 members voted in support of the Bill, 230 MPs voted against it. Out of 528 members who voted, the Bill required 352 votes for a two-thi

65-year-old security man at fireworks unit hacked to death near Virudhunagar

ECI issues guidelines for election camps outside polling stations

BMRCLs electrical and mechanical staff submit representation over operational and administrative concerns

The representation notes that managers and assistant managers are frequently engaged in multiple meetings, reducing their availability for core o

Demographic Changes in West Bengal: A Serious Concern, Claims CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, April 17: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis openly addressed several pressing issues on Friday, including West Bengals politic

DTC Reports Significant Financial Growth, Moves from Loss to Profit

New Delhi, April 17: The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has made a significant leap from losses to profits, reflecting a notable improvement i

District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki

A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Suppl

Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped at Candidates, says Vaishali

The 24-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament and thus qualified for the World title match against Ju of China

Postal voting gets under way in Tiruchi

Hospital holds health awareness programme for traffic police

Not grades, marks will be awarded for SSLC third language: State govt tells Karnataka High Court

HC says that rules of the game cannot be changed midway while asking govt to adhere to October, 2025, circular on evaluation

Titanic relic frozen in time quite literally: Titanic passenger's 18K Gold watch frozen at sinking moment up for auctionhere's what it costs

A rare 18-carat gold watch, frozen at the exact moment the Titanic sank, is up for auction. Belonging to first-class passenger Frederick Sutton,

Delimitation Bill 2026 shelved after womens reservation amendment fails in Lok Sabha

The government has halted the Delimitation Bill. This decision follows the failure of the women's reservation amendment bill in the Lok Sabha. Th

Armed Robbers Loot Nationalized Bank In MP City, Decamp With Gold, Silver, Cash Worth Rs 35 Lakh

Two-armed men first entered the bank branch and held the staff and the customers present in the branch hostage: Reports

Jharkhand Government Initiates Modernization of Medical Colleges and Hospitals

Ranchi, April 17: The Jharkhand government has launched a new initiative aimed at modernizing the infrastructure of government medical colleges a

NCBS Recruitment for Technical Trainee Positions Now Open

Bengaluru, April 17: A significant opportunity is on the horizon for young professionals eager to kickstart their careers at a prestigious instit

Riddles and Ribbing: Rahul Gandhis High-Voltage Speech Sparks Uproar

Opposition leader targets govt, mixes sharp attacks with humor

United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for womens quota

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a c

Smart City Push: ICCC Goes Live in Tirupati With Data-Driven Monitoring Systems

The system integrates an adaptive traffic control system with red light violation detection at 20 junctions and automatic number plate recognitio

Poll duty officials find two guns in car at upper Kodaikanal

Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO

Medical Education Minister warns hospital heads over drug shortage, ICU gaps

On complaints of a shortage of intensive care facilities, the Minister sought an explanation from officials of Victoria Hospital

School teacher suspended for campaigning for husband, a Congress candidate in Sankarankovil

Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Ongoing U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran: Donald Trump

Washington, April 17: The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open for commercial vessels amidst a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, th

Rs 200 crores money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on Jacqueline Fernandes's plea to turn approver

Actress Jacqueline Fernandes has expressed her willingness to become an approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. The Patiala House co

Exciting Opportunity for Research Assistant Positions at NIT Calicut

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the National Institute of Technology (NIT). NIT C

Chittoor district to restore 3,106 tanks under Jaladhara

Initiative to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support for farmers, says Collector

AIUTUC stages protest in Sandur backing Noida workers, condemns repression

I Was Honking, Why They Did Not Move Away, Says BLP MLAs Son After Ramming His Vehicle With 5 People, Video Goes Viral

MLA and Pritam Lodhi were written on the plates hanging in the rear and front of the vehicle: Eyewitnesses

UK Ex-US Envoy Mandelson Scandal: What We Know So Far

The files also appeared to show that Mandelson leaked sensitive documents to Epstein while he was a government minister from 2008 to 2010.