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Iran fires on three ships in Strait of Hormuz, complicating efforts to resume U.S.-Iran talks

Iran opened fire on a container ship in the strait, and a second was attacked a short time later, according to the British militarys United Kingd

Keralas farm sector reports losses arising from scorching summer heat

As many as 2,032 farmers across 14 districts have been affected by the crop loss arising from the intense summer temperatures and absence of seas

Why Sydney Sweeneys The Devil Wears Prada 2 cameo was cut and what it means for the sequel

The Devil Wears Prada 2 features a major ensemble, with returning stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising the

Stock markets snap 3-day rally, Sensex tumbles 757 points dragged by IT shares, jump in oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 756.84 points or 0.95% to settle at 78,516.49

Calamaria garoensis: New snake species discovered in Meghalaya's Garo hills

New snake species, burrowing reed snake, have been discovered by scientists named Calamaria garoensis, in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya. The small,

Why are oil and gas prices up now, and will US WTI, Brent crude futures, British and Dutch gas rates continue to rise or drop again? Strait of Hormuz closure, container ships gunfire attacks, analysts insights, market outlook, investor guide

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

At this Chennai pop-up, cheese meets coffee in unexpected Ways

Chennai-based cheesemaker Kse collaborates with roastery and caf Beachville for a limited-time pop-up that rethinks how cheese is paired with cof

AAP will not contest mayoral poll to expose BJP failure: Saurabh Bharadwaj

In the 250-member MCD House, the BJP has a comfortable majority of 123 councillors

Security Audit Conducted At Shiv Khori Shrine In J&Ks Reasi

JAMMU, Apr 22: Police said a comprehensive security audit was conducted at the revered Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir,

In Focus podcast | How to make Indias metro systems serve our cities better?

Prof. Shalini Sinha speaks to us about whether Indias expanding metro networks are truly transforming urban mobility

Take five for International Jazz Day 2026

Jazz Day is back with a slew of events taking place all over Bengaluru this year

Pahalgam attack anniversary: Shiv Sena (UBT) stages symbolic coffin protest

Jammu and Kashmir Shiv Sena (UBT) staged a symbolic protest by carrying a green coffin to mark the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attac

Nitish approves new list of JD(U) office bearers; Nishant conspicuous by his absence

Nitish Kumar, JD(U) chief, approved new national office bearers. The list includes a vice president and 11 general secretaries. Kumar's son Nisha

Cong will fail to open account in Bengal, face its biggest defeat ever in Assam: Shah

KOLKATA, Apr 22: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday asserted that the Congress would not win even a single seat in the West Bengal assemb

American tourist sexually assaulted at Karnataka homestay

According to police sources, the woman had checked into the homestay named `Devi Villa` on April 19, when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by

Eveready Sets Up Rs 200 Cr Plant In Samba; LG Highlights Jobs, Growth Push

JAMMU, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated a Rs 200 crore industrial unit of Eveready Industries India in

West Bengal, Tamil Nadu gear up for polls

After an intense campaign season, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are hours away from going to the polls.

South Korean court cuts jail time for battery CEO over deadly plant fire

A court sentenced Aricell CEO Park Soon-kwan to 15 years in prison in September last year, saying the company's practices had prioritised profit

Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

A new report said higher temperatures are shrinking the safety margin that plants, animals and humans rely on to function

Mumbai gridlock: Woman confronts Minister Girish Mahajan during BJP rally

A BJP protest in Mumbais Worli over the womens reservation bill, sparked traffic chaos, leading to a viral confrontation between a commuter and M

I-PAC raid case: Supreme Court pulls up Mamata Banerjee, says a CM can't just walk in during a probe

The Supreme Court censured West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the hearing on the I-PAC raid case. The court said a Chief Minister cann

On Pahalgam attack anniversary, Army says response is assured against acts of terror

Top Indian military leaders in the past year have asserted multiple times that Operation Sindoor still continues, and the countrys military prepa

'Can't shut our eyes to realities': SC slams Mamata's 'interference' in I-PAC raid case

A bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria told the counsels arguing on behalf of the West Bengal administration which includes the CM Mamata B

After Thrissur Pooram Tragedy, Devaswom Board Leaves Fireworks Decision to Govt

In the wake of the massive tragedy that claimed 14 lives in Thrissur, the officials connected with the Thrissur Pooram festival have left it to t

Webinar on impact of screen time on mental health to be held on April 25

The webinar will focus on the impact of screen time on mental health, its effects on behaviour and well-being, risks such as sleep disruption and

DPIIT rolls out multi-sectoral regulatory relaxations to bolster industrial supply chains

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is ensuring continuous supply of fuel, gas, and essential raw materials. Measures inc

Israel stands together with India in fight against terrorism: Israeli FM

JERUSALEM, Apr 22: Vowing to fight against terrorism resolutely in all its form, Israel on Wednesday expressed solidarity with grieving India on

BJP, Congress Activists Clash in Jammu Over Womens Quota Bill

The administration had put up heavy barricades and barbed wire to prevent the BJP rally from heading toward the Congress office.

TCS case: Court denies interim relief to arrested software professional in related matter

A court in Nashik has denied interim protection from arrest to TCS employee Danish Shaikh. He is already arrested in one of nine FIRs concerning

US at risk of missile shortage after depleting stockpiles in Iran war, report warns of future conflict vulnerability

America's missile reserves are significantly depleted after the recent conflict with Iran. Experts warn this creates a near-term risk of ammuniti

T.N. police bust cyber slavery network, foil trafficking of victims to Cambodia scam compounds

Victims were lured through fake recruitment processes, including typing tests, video interviews, and medical examinations, with promises of high

Watch: Leopard attack in Madhya Pradesh causes mayhem, 4 injured

Naidu Orders Fast-Track Rollout of Medical Colleges

CM Chandrababu reviews health, population management; targets fertility rate of 2.1

Zach Galifianakis brings humour to gardening in a Netflix series premiering on Earth Day

LOS ANGELES, Apr 22: You might not realise it, but watching Zach Galifianakis poke around in the dirt like hes just discovered it is exactly what

IEWG study favours Social Justice 2.0, a paradigm of targeted social policy

Time ripe to move to new paradigm of share of proportional backwardness, the study said

Real need for Security Council reform, will push for it: UNSG candidate Bachelet

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 22: UN Secretary General candidate Michelle Bachelet said there is a real need for Security Council reform and greater repres

Of MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, and Tamil Nadus star-studded politics

Actors with huge fan followings, such as Sivaji Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, and Vijayakant, as well as popular stars like K. Bhagyaraj, Karthik, and R

Census phase 1: Over 26 lakh households have availed self-enumeration facility

More than 26 lakh households have used the self-enumeration option for the ongoing Census Phase 1. This digital initiative for Census 2027 shows

How Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay is Reimagining Kuchipudi for a New India

50 Years of Grace and Grit

'Secretly paid EXTREMIST GROUPS': DOJ, FBI announce SPLC indictment on fraud & conspiracy charges

Mangaluru: Vehicles and houses damaged in thunderstorm, gusty wind

According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the rain gauge station at Guthigar in Sullia taluk recorded a maximum o

Hyderabad Metro to run 56 trains in peak and non-peak hours, reduce time gap in view of RTC staffers strike

LIVE | Amit Shah addresses election rally in Dum Dum, Habra, Saptagram & Sonarpur, West Bengal

NCLAT reserves order on Vedanta's pleas against selection of Adani's bid for JAL

Vedanta's counsel questioned the evaluation metrics adopted by JAL lenders, who selected the bid from Adani Enterprises offering 14,535 crore and

Are Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi dating? Frequent Hanging Out sparks relationship buzz

Dating rumours surrounding Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi intensified during Coachellas opening weekend, with social media buzzing as fans track

IMD issues yellow alert for Maharashtra; thunderstorms, rain likely in Mumbai

Maharashtra is set to witness typical pre-monsoon variability over the next few days, with thunderstorms and rain affecting western and coastal r

TotalEnergies ENEOS signs 15-year PPAwith ThailandsJintana Intertrade

Inside the World of UCEED Rankers Experiencing Design in Action

EZVIZ joins the United Nations Global Compact, starting a new chapter of its unwavering journey to long-term sustainability and further expanding its contribution to key environmental issues

Alvarez & Marsal Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Korea Restructuring Practice Launch

Why are gold and silver prices up now, and will precious metals continue to rise or fall again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices up now, and will precious metals continue to rise or fall again? Gold and silver prices moved higher after the Uni

SynbioTechs L. plantarum FS4722 Emerges as a Potential Preventive Approach for Hyperuricemia

IAF launches 2-day air exercise on Purvanchal Expressway airstrip in UP's Sultanpur

Fighter jets are conducting a two-day emergency preparedness exercise on an airstrip along Uttar Pradesh's Purvanchal Expressway. The drills invo

Tredence Awarded 2026 Google Cloud Global Industry Solutions Partner of the Year Award for Retail

Trusted for driving the data & AI strategy for 8 of the top 10 retailers, powering $2 trillion in retail revenue

Singapore imagines new ways of living at Milan Design Week with the opening of Prototype Island

Ant Digital Technologies CTO: The Agent Economys Four Fault Lines Demand a Ground-Up Infrastructure Redesign

Govt overhauls six-decade-old sugarcane law; seeks comments on draft by May 20

The Centre is proposing a new Sugarcane (Control) Order 2026, replacing the 1966 version to integrate ethanol production, digital compliance, and

iQIYI Charts New Course for the AI Era: Decentralized Content Model and Nadou Pro Launched at World Conference 2026

Kerala fireworks accident: Decision on Thrissur Pooram after Cabinet meet, says Devaswom Minister

Vasavan says meeting involving Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms, which organise the festival, along with the district administration and of

Tesla will bring humanoid robot Optimus to India at appropriate time: Company official

Tesla plans to introduce its humanoid robot, Optimus, to India when the time is right, according to a senior company official. The electric carma

Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid questions over financial conduct

'Russia, China waging intelligence warfare': Johnson makes BOMBSHELL CLAIM as Iran war escalates

Tourists say Kashmir has regained normalcy and feels safe year after Pahalgam terror attack

Srinagar is experiencing a return to normalcy. Tourists report feeling safe and welcomed in the Valley. This comes nearly a year after a signific

'We will ruin your career': Techie harassed by startup HR after quitting, but he holds a 'secret' that could destroy the founder's life

A junior AI engineer's resignation from a local startup has spiraled into a high-stakes legal standoff. After facing aggressive harassment and ab

Iran war: Jet fuel crisis deepens as Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights

The impact of jet fuel shortages because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is starting to burn. Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 flights and ex

RPF seizes gold coins from man during poll surveillance in Perambur

MI vs CSK IPL 2026: MS Dhoni Set for Comeback at Wankhede

MS Dhoni and Will Jacks are set to return for the MI vs CSK IPL 2026 match at Wankhede, boosting both teams ahead of a high-stakes encounter.

Falling tile at Patna airport proof of BJP's corruption, alleges Tejashwi

Tejashwi Yadav claimed the newly constructed terminal building was inaugurated in haste by PM Modi on May 29 last year, ahead of the elections, b

Watch: Indias economic mettle will be on test at it faces headwinds | The Hindu Editorial

Data are now beginning to accumulate, revealing the slowdown in the Indian economy brought on by the crisis in West Asia. The latest is the Index

CM Omar Blames Negligence For Udhampur Bus Crash, Vows Action After Probe

UDHAMPUR, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday blamed negligence for the fatal road accident in Udhampur, saying p

For Me, Ethics Hold More Weight Than Any Position: Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung Resigns

Kathmandu [Nepal], Apr 22: Nepals Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, on Wednesday resigned from his post, citing moral responsibility and the need for

Nykaa Marks Earth Day with 'Recycle and Rewards' Programme, Reinforcing its Commitment To Sustainability in Beauty

Every beauty ritual begins with a choice, and over time, those choices shape not just how we look, but the world we live in. As Nykaa, India&rsqu

Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costly

Global oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum is ris

Realistic Realtors Brings Flex Workspace Leaders Together Through Flex Cricket League 2026

Realistic Realtors hosted the Flex Cricket League (FCL) 2026 at Yug Sports, Sector 63A, Gurugram, bringing the flexible workspace ecosystem toget

South Korea says security talks with U.S. should not be linked to Coupang probe

The Ministry commented in response to a media report that Washington has threatened to halt security talks unless Seoul provided legal guarantees

Anthropic's Mythos AI model accessed by unauthorized users

A handful of users in a private online forum gained access to Mythos on the same day that Anthropic first announced a plan to release the model t

Why are US stock market futures up today, and will S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures, stocks to watch, analysts insights, investor guide and market outlook

Why are US stock market futures up today, and will S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq stay in green or turn red again? US stock futures moved higher a

RR vs LSG IPL 2026: Struggling Middle Order a Concern for Rajasthan Royals Ahead of Lucknow Clash

Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants with concerns over their struggling middle order, while LSG battle poor form in both batting and bowli

Preventing Pahalgam-Like Terror Attack Top Priority Of Govt: CM Omar Abdullah

UDHAMPUR, Apr 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that preventing a repeat of the Pahalgam-like tragedy rema

T.N. Assembly election: 163 FIRs registered over social media posts violating poll code

As many as 2,180 URLs have been blocked or taken down by social media platforms

iNSPIRE Media & Communications Earns 14 No. 1 Rankings in Agency Scope China 2025/2026

SK Agrofood Tech Pvt. Ltd. Hits Landmark INR 610 Crore Turnover; Leading India's Packaging Revolution

In an industry where precision meets scale, SK Agrofood Tech Pvt. Ltd. (SKAFT) has officially signaled its arrival as a market titan. Today, we a

Thunes Launches Real-Time Payments into New Zealand

Members of Thunes Direct Global Network can now send real-time payments to bank accounts in New Zealand, further strengthening the companys prese

Beant Singh assassination case: SC asks Centre to file affidavit on Rajoana's plea

The Supreme Court has given the Centre two weeks to respond to Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea. Rajoana, convicted in the assassination of former Pu

From fun to functional: How the modern Indian kitchen is becoming smarter

Two ships targeted near Hormuz as Iranian gunboat fires at container vessel

An Iranian gunboat opened fire on a container ship off Oman, damaging its bridge, while another cargo vessel near Iran was also targeted and halt

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

Justice Yashwant Varma row: The future of inquiry amid his resignation

Justice Yashwant Varmas resignation raises questions over the fate of the statutory inquiry against him. The Constitution asks Parliament to enac

Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-49 Result Today (22-04-2026): Rs 1 crore & other winning numbers full list

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Kerala Lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-49 result for April 22, 2026, has been announced after the live draw at 3:00 PM. Tick

HarperCollins is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of A Beginners Guide to the Indian Stock Market by Karthik Rangappa

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