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Telangana Dominates JEE Main 2026: 5 Students Secure 100 Percentile

Toppers said they are now aiming to get into top IITs by securing good ranks in upcoming JEE Advanced.

Trump Criticizes Iran Nuclear Deal, Promises Better Agreement Ahead

New Delhi, April 21: Former U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA), labeling it a significant t

Video: US Chopper Points Machinegun At Ship Near Iran, Sends Warning On Radio

In the CENTCOM video, a US soldier is seen pointing a heavy-calibre machinegun at a vessel as the Americans give warnings on radio

IPL At Uppal: Traffic Diversions in Place Today; Police Issue Routes To Avoid

Traffic congestion is likely between 12 noon and 12 midnight

Manipur shutdown disrupts life after minors killed in Bishnupur attack

Normal life in Manipur's valley districts faced disruption on Monday. This followed a five-day shutdown called by civil society groups. They dema

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | As US, Iran Seek Peace, Open Hormuz Holds Key

Thus, the single most contentious factor of freedom of navigation through the Hormuz Strait raised new hope. None-theless, one can only be cautio

Yeluri Subrahmanyam Elected as President of Kakinada Bar 4th Time

Following withdrawal of nominations, contests remain for one vice-president post and the treasurer post. Elections will be held on April 24.

600 million barrels gone, gas +47%, jet fuel +100%: is the global energy crisis 2026 from US Iran war about to trigger inflation shock and global recession?

The global energy crisis 2026 is intensifying fast. Over 600 million barrels of oil supply are now lost, triggering a historic oil shock. The cri

Qutb Shahis Shaped Syncretic Deccan Culture

The Persian cosmopolis brought administrators, judicial officials, artisans, merchants, traders and Sufi saints, introducing a new culture that r

IMF Highlights Indias Strong Growth Amid Energy Price Concerns

Washington, April 20: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Indias economic growth outlook remains robust. However, rising global

Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Assam Over the Next Few Days

Guwahati, April 20: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for continuous heavy rainfall in Assam over the next two to th

MLA Inaugurated Indiramma Houses In Hanamkonda

Addressing the gathering, Nagaraju said the welfare of the poor remained the governments priority and that the Praja Palana programme aimed to de

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Jobs, migration, welfare schemes dominate poll narrative in Purulia

Purulia's political future is being shaped by a fierce contest between the BJP and Trinamool. The BJP aims to build on its past successes, while

India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, the UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied

Nervous before your first date? 10 Affirmations to feel confident, calm and truly yourself

In the moments before a first date, it is easy to get caught up in doubts. Affirmations offer a simple yet effective way to centre oneself, build

485 Crore Worth Electricity Works for Pushkaralu-2027

Ravi Kumar said the current government had not increased power charges and had withdrawn true-up charges.

ECI identifies over 8,000 'super sensitive' poll booths across West Bengal

As West Bengal gears up for elections, authorities have identified more than 8,000 polling booths deemed sensitive. In a proactive approach to ma

Clarity on The Way Forward For Barrage Repairs: Revanth

Officials must take NDSAs approval for every step of the repair and rehabilitation works of the barrages, he added

Operation Muskaan: 106 Stolen Mobile Phones Returned to Their Owners in Bihar

Patna, April 20: The Muzaffarpur police successfully returned 106 stolen or lost mobile phones to their rightful owners during a ceremony held at

Two killed after planned fight between youth at North Carolina park escalates to shooting

Several people were shot, including two fatally, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement

Irans Firm Stance: No Compromise Under Pressure, Promises Essential for Meaningful Dialogue

New Delhi, April 20: Iranian President Masoud Pajeshkian stated that the Iranian people will not bow to pressure or coercion. He emphasized that

India in touch with Iranian authorities for safe exit of its ships through Strait of Hormuz: MEA

India is actively engaging with Iran to ensure the safety of its ships. Two Indian vessels recently reported a firing incident in the Strait of H

KCR Vowed To Scrap Hydraa, Predicts BRS Return With Thumping Majority in Jagtial

BRS chief slams A. Revanth Reddy, promises return to power

Video: Hot Air Balloon Carrying 13 People Makes Emergency Landing At California Home

The balloon came to rest without hitting the house or fences. The passengers stayed in the basket while the pilot assessed the situation.

US copies Iran's famous Shahed drone? $35,000 suicide drone spotted in war for first time

The US has started using a new low-cost drone called LUCAS in war. It looks similar to Irans Shahed drone but has better control and flexibility.

Quote of the day by Emma Stone: Just because I dont have a college degree doesnt mean I am not smart Lessons on intelligence, confidence, self-worth and success by La La Land actress

Quote of the day by Emma Stone: Just because I dont have a college degree doesnt mean I am not smart, Emma Stones inspiring quote highlights a po

Ahead of Pahalgam anniversary, security tightened in Kashmir Valley

BJP eyes repeat win as TMC tries to reclaim lost ground in Kharagpur Sadar constituency

Kharagpur Sadar constituency is witnessing a significant electoral battle. BJP's Dilip Ghosh faces Trinamool's Pradip Sarkar in a contest reflect

Telugu Duo Admits H1B Visa Fraud in California

Federal prosecutors stated that the fraud ran for nearly three years, between June 2020 and January 202

Adilabad Police Got Cancelled Rythu Bharosa and Other Welfare Schemes to 76 Farmers and Seized Ganja Worth Rs 2.83 Crore for 202526

Police in Komaram Bheem Asifabad district are also using drones to detect ganja cultivation in interior areas and registering cases against farme

Market rotation alert: Why are investors dumping S&P 500 Equal-Weight ETF (RSP) while Mag 7 surge drives S&P 500 Index (SPX) to new highs?

S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF outflow April 2026: Investors are changing their strategy. Money is moving out of the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF.

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in Guwahati Prompt High-Level Review and Relief Efforts

Guwahati, April 20: In light of the recent heavy rainfall and flooding in Guwahati, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota held a comprehensive review mee

Hundreds of Adivasis and Leaders Paid Rich Tributes to the Indravelli Martyrs

Addressing the gathering, Vedma Bojju said the government was committed to the welfare of Adivasis and ready to extend support to families of tho

2 Vizag Boys Clinch 3 Golds at Taiwan Skating Open

Both skaters were trained under coaches Satyam and Chittibabu.

Pahalgams primary defence against tragedy still runs from five rooms

Hospital unchanged year after massacre; waits for promised 50-bed upgrade

Hike in Ticket Prices At Srikalahasteeswara Temple Draws Devotees Ire

With cancellation of the base-level ticket, devotees will have to invariably buy the next level ticket of 750 to perform the Rahu-Ketu puja

Fire Service Week Concludes at VSP

The CISF Fire Wing conducted training sessions on first aid and basic fire-fighting, along with competitions to promote fire safety awareness amo

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Manipur CM Commemorates WWII Victims and Calls for Peace

Imphal, April 20: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh urged citizens to maintain peace and cooperation during a recent event. He emphasized tha

PM Narendra Modi's 'jhalmuri' stop a 'drama': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has labelled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram as a staged e

Kejriwals Request Rejected: CM Rekha Gupta Defends Judicial Integrity

New Delhi, April 20: In a significant setback for Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, the Delhi High Court has denied

Mediation in Disputes Yielding Positive Results, Says AP HC Judge

He noted that referring cases to mediation has yielded positive outcomes

Trump vows new Iran nuclear deal will 'guarantee peace', dismisses JCPOA as 'road to nuclear weapon'

On Truth Social, Donald Trump has not held back in sharing his critical views on Iran's nuclear deal landscape. He proclaimed that a fresh nuclea

Anurag Thakur Exposes Oppositions Anti-Women Stance

Lucknow, April 20: BJP MP Anurag Thakur responded to the collapse of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. He stated that Congress has de

Anjum Batra Highlights Similarities Between Anurag Kashyap and Imtiaz Ali

Mumbai, April 20: Actor Anjum Batra is steadily making a name for himself in the entertainment industry. Currently, he is gaining popularity thro

Supreme Court to seek Calcutta HC Chief Justice's report on tribunal functioning

The Supreme Court is seeking a report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This is regarding the functioning of appellate tribunals

Bring your checkbook: Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for $250M alcohol abuse investigative report

PG Docs Flag Bond Fee, Lack Of Grievance Cell At Osmania General Hospital

Dr S. Raju said patient care was being affected as PGs were upfront most of the time for the patients

'Minnesota AG Ellison lied under oath': Rep. Davis 'reveals' BOMBSHELL details of MN Somali fraud

Protests Intensify in Balochistan Against Enforced Disappearances, Families Demand Release

Quetta, April 20: Protests against enforced disappearances continue to escalate in Pakistans Balochistan province. On Monday, a Baloch family sta

Our vote and MK Stalin's vote bank intact; TVK not a factor: Senthil Balaji

DMK leader Senthil Balaji expresses unwavering confidence in the party's victory, dismissing the 'Vijay factor' as a non-threat to their establis

Aishwarya and Abhishek Celebrate Anniversary with Heartwarming Family Photo

Mumbai, April 20: Bollywoods beloved couple, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, have been the subject of much speculation rega

ISRO, TIFR Sign MoU to Collaborate in Space Science Technologies

The TIFR director emphasised that the institute will leverage national space and ground-based technological capabilities to propose projects that

Basaveshwara Bhavan Set For Kokapet Launch

The bhavan will also house an exclusive corporation for the Veerashaiva community

Two booked for obstructing movement of vehicles at Nantoor Junction

15-year-old from South America treated for scoliosis at Chennai hospital

Following the surgeries, Sedis spine was 75% corrected, Appaji Krishnan, senior consultant, spine surgery said, noting that the entire process wa

Cross-Border Car Smuggling In Focus As Bhutan Customs Team Arrives In Kerala

Bhutan Customs delegation arrived in Kerala as part of the ongoing probe under Operation Numkhor, the multi-agency investigation into suspected i

Aakar Patel | Why Are We Unable To Influence World? We Look Inwards & Stay Stuck In Past

The reason, of course, is that there are one crore or so Indians across the Gulf region, a population larger than the combined citizenry of five

Bill Clinton shakes and laughs during Epstein Files hearing: 'My bathtub photo'

AIADMK has surrendered to BJP: Rahul Gandhi in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi accused the AIADMK leadership of surrendering to the BJP due to corruption, calling the regional party a hollow shell and a gateway

Major Drug Bust in Madhya Pradesh: Over 2 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized, Multiple Traffickers Arrested

Bhopal, April 20: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Madhya Pradesh have intensified their efforts against narcotics. Auth

Ayushmann Khurrana: My Films Reflect Clean Entertainment for Families

Mumbai, April 20: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming comedy-drama film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. Known for his

Congress Betrays Women of India, Claims Kailash Vijayvargiya

New Delhi, April 20: Kailash Vijayvargiya, a minister from Madhya Pradesh, criticized the Congress party following the rejection of the Constitut

Mumbai Indians Break Losing Streak with Thrilling Victory Over Gujarat Titans

Mumbai, April 20: The Mumbai Indians (MI) have finally ended their losing streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. They achieved a remarka

Researchers Find Concerning Antibiotic Resistance Genes In Newborns Just Hours After Birth

The researchers presented data from 105 newborns admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit within the first 72 hours of life.

Head Constable Accidentally Suffers Bullet Injury In Chest, Stable

The inspector said the injured head constable has given his statement that his rifle misfired while he had been cleaning it and the bullet hit hi

Nuclear Risk Leaves Humanity With Around 35 Years, Warns Nobel Prize Winner

He said that he now spends part of my time trying to tell people the odds of long-term survival are worse than most think.

DMK Objects To Transfer of Top Cop

DMK treasurer T R Baalu demanded its withdrawal since it was an arbitrary and unreasonable transfer for which no reason had been stated

Severe Cut in Budget of Drugs Threatens Poor at Major AP Government Hospitals

Apart from medicines, diagnostic services are also facing disruptions. In some hospitals, patients are being asked to pay for X ray films and oth

Nepal duty checks hit border bazaars from Dharchula to Darjeeling, spark protests

BJP accuses CongressBRS of fixing politics in Telangana

N.V. Subhash targets A. Revanth Reddy, K. Chandrashekar Rao

Flash Flood Alert in Guwahati: Chief Secretary Issues Directives

Guwahati, April 20: Following heavy rainfall and conditions resembling cloudbursts, Guwahati has experienced significant flooding. Chief Secretar

Maharashtra Government Transfers Nine IPS Officers to Strengthen Law and Order

Mumbai, April 20: In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at bolstering law and order, the Maharashtra government transferred nine Indian

Two drug peddlers held, MDMA worth 46.5 lakh seized

DC Edit | Oppn Should Stay United To Keep Govt On Its Toes

The single toughest challenge before the I.N.D.I.A. bloc remains the failure of the Congress, by far the leader of the pack, in redefining its po

Wedding House Burgled Of 30-Lakh Gold, Cash in Emmiganur

Police said the house belongs to Shankar Reddy, whose family is preparing for his daughters wedding scheduled on May 7 and 8

Trump says truce unlikely to be extended as he aims to seal Iran deal

President Trump indicated he's unlikely to extend the Iran ceasefire, urging negotiators to finalize a deal by Wednesday evening Washington time.

Two-wheeler borne elderly man killed after BMTC bus knocks him down

Behind the Scenes of Dadi Ki Shaadi: Riddhima Sahni Dances with Kapil Sharma

Mumbai, April 20: Riddhima Sahni, sister of actor Ranbir Kapoor, is set to make her acting debut in the comedy-drama film Dadi Ki Shaadi. The fil

Akshay Kumars Hilarious Encounter with Vamika Gabbis Jokes

Mumbai, April 20: Actor Akshay Kumar is well-known in the industry for his pranks and humorous demeanor. His playful antics often spark discussio

BIS officials seize products without ISI mark from Flipkart warehouse

These products fall under the scope of the Refrigerating Appliances (Quality Control) Order, which demands a standard mark

IPL 2026: Tilak Varmas Ton Helps Mumbai Indians Beat GT By 99 Runs

Tilak remained not out on 101 off 45 balls, reaching the milestone with a boundary off the innings' last ball to lift MI to 199 for five after a

Roman proverb of the day: Fortune favors the daring, and those who make themselves better Wisdom on courage, growth and becoming your higher self

As the proverb of the day suggests, true growth lies at the intersection of courage and consistency. Bold actions may open doors, but it is daily

Kejriwal asks people of Tamil Nadu not to vote for NDA, says BJP has captured AIADMK

If you vote for theNDA, theBJPand theAIADMKwill stop the good work carried out by theDMKgovernment because their intention is to loot the people,

Congress has betrayed women by defeating Constitution Amendment Bill, says Capt. Chowta

Fair Elections Essential in West Bengal: Agnimitra Paul

Asansol, April 20: In the midst of the assembly elections in West Bengal, claims have emerged that the I-PAC company has halted its operations. B

Major Step Towards India-U.S. Trade Agreement as Indian Delegation Heads to Washington

New Delhi, April 20: An Indian business delegation is set to arrive in Washington this week, marking a significant step in the direction of final

Is the ground under the PMK shifting to favour the TVK in Dharmapuri?

Israel condemns soldiers desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon

The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head on a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off a cross

Namita Jacob awarded the IBBY-iRead Outstanding Reading Promoter Award 2026

This international recognition celebrates her work in making reading accessible to children with disabilities through books in accessible formats