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New ITR Forms for AY 2026-27: Key Changes Every Taxpayer Must Know

New Delhi, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The Income Tax Department has introduced updated Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the Assessment Year 20262

Morning Digest: India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz; United Opposition defeated bid to harm Constitution, says Kharge; and more

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Trump Warns Iran: U.S. Pressure Will Continue Until Deal Finalized

Washington, April 18: President Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to reopen a crucial global shipping route. However, he warned that U.

Relocation fear returns to haunt Amrabads particularly vulnerable Chenchu tribe

It is a common practice among Chenchus to establish pentas (habitation) wherever they move to in search of food

Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening

US President Donald Trump shared that Chinese President Xi Jinping is pleased with the Strait of Hormuz situation. Trump expressed anticipation f

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Secure Victory Over KKR, Shubman Gill Claims Orange Cap

Ahmedabad, April 18: The losing streak for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continues in IPL 2026. In a match held at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadiu

BombayHC quashes FIR against doctor who reported late to COVID centre

The case was registered on a complaint by Dr. Vinayak Shankar Bhalerao, who was part of a 108 ambulance service

Trump Highlights Economic Achievements at Arizona Rally, Targets Opponents

Phoenix, April 18: U.S. President Donald Trump praised his economic accomplishments at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona. He also claimed succ

Defeat for delimitation, not womens reservation, says a triumphant opposition

Punjabs border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line

The central government recently initiated steps to relocate the border fencing closer to the international boundary, a move expected to provide s

Pune police book two students over dance performance on Maoist leader at Govt hostel

The students told the police that they were not aware that Madvi Hidma was a Maoist leader

US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

A US judge has dismissed Bayer's plea to halt Johnson & Johnson's advertising for its prostate cancer drug Erleada. Bayer alleged false claims ab

Rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns sweeping storms ahead

The MeT office also said that light rainfall with gusty winds was likely in several adjoining areas of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next tw

Rajasthan weather update : Churu Sizzles at 43C, Hailstorm Hits Hanumangarh

Jaipur, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): Parts of Rajasthan witnessed fluctuating weather conditions on Friday, with intense heat in some areas and rain

Mirwaiz of Kashmir supports Pope Leo's stand on war, urges world leaders to unite for justice

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq calls for global religious unity for peace. He praises Pope Leo's stance and urges leaders to speak with one voice. The ongoi

Dr. Bharti nominated to WHOs oversight committee for neglected tropical diseases

Dr. Bharti has been included as an independent expert of neglected zoonotic diseases in the 18 membered oversight committee

Complete Padmavathi Childrens hospital as per schedule: JEO

The state-of-the-art facility coming up at the foot of Tirumala hills will also have a helipad at the top to handle emergency cases

Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced a ew phase of permanent agreements following a 10-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war. He stated

No Complaints Received Through Internal Channels, Says TCS Amid Nashik Probe

Nashik TCS 'Conversion' Case: Tata Consultancy Services denies complaints in Nashik unit probe and forms oversight panel

South Africa Triumphs Over India in T20 Series Opener

Mumbai, April 18: The first match of the five-match T20 series between the Indian womens cricket team and South Africa took place in Durban on Fr

Christina Applegate Hospitalized in LA Amid Her Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

However, the exact reason for her hospital stay has not been made public. It is also not clear if the hospitalisation is connected to her MS cond

Man Sets World Record By Dragging 720-Tonne Ship Using His Teeth In Egypt

His effort resulted in successfully completing the challenge and setting a new benchmark.

Woman Throws Cash From High-Rise Apartment, Sparks Chaos On Street In China

The management office stated that the money had been thrown by a resident of the complex for unknown reasons.

Court to Hear Sonia Gandhis Voter List Case Today

New Delhi, April 18: A court in New Delhi is set to hear a criminal revision petition against Sonia Gandhi today. The case pertains to allegation

Taylor Swift Calls Dakota Johnson's Honesty Refreshing, Shares Glimpse of Their Friendship

Swift began by explaining how people seem to find more about Johnson o fall in love with as she advances in her fascinatingly varied and eclecti

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but with strings attached

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened for commercial ships following a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. This move initially boosted oil markets.

Iran Asserts No Plans to Transfer Enriched Uranium to the U.S.

Tehran, April 18: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, has stated that the country will not transfer its enriched uranium to any

April 19 Panchang: Auspicious Moments and Rahu Kaal to Note

New Delhi, April 18: The Panchang holds significant importance in Sanatan Dharma. It determines the days auspicious and inauspicious timings base

US model: Population in one House, equality in the other

Why bring a bill that would fail? Several theories do the rounds

LPL Financials GCC in Hyderabad; QAI Ventures focus on quantum AI startups

LPL Financial, a US-based wealth management firm, has opened a global capability centre in Hyderabad. In other news, QAI Ventures, the Switzerlan

'Insult meted out to Nari Shakti will never be forgiven': Jaishankar lambasts Oppn after Constitutional Amendment Bill defeat in LS

A crucial Constitution Amendment Bill aimed at reserving one-third of seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies has been defeated. Opposi

Oil Prices Drop 9% as Wall Street Hits Record High after Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. stock market has jumped more than 12% since hitting a bottom in late March on hopes the United States and Iran can avoid a worst-case sc

MDS School Sets Record with Outstanding CBSE Class 10 Results

Udaipur, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): MDS Senior Secondary School has created a new academic milestone with exceptional performance in the CBSE Clas

Breaking News Live Updates: Womens Reservation Bill fails in Lok Sabha; Last day of Parliament's special session today

Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of a growing number of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with t

Bangladesh's Request for Hasina's Extradition Under 'Judicial and Legal Process'

Hasina, 78, has been living in India after she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government in August, 2024 in the face of a massive anti-

Wont leave: Desi student lives alone in 9-storey building

Iran Says It Will Shut Hormuz If US Blockade Continues: Top Developments

Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Ba

Next round of US-Iran talks likely to be held in Pakistan on Monday: Iranian sources

Iranian and American negotiators are set to meet in Islamabad on Monday. This development signals renewed diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in

Trump telegraphs end to Iran war as focus turns to economy

President Donald Trump indicates a desire to conclude the US conflict with Iran. Talks have reportedly outlined an agreement, with Trump stating

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

The U.S. Treasury Department allowed purchases of the oil loaded on vessels as of Friday (April 17, 2026) through May 16, an extension of an orig

J&K parties rise to the call of L-G on drug menace, join 100-day campaign

The letter said it was in the context of this ambitious and time-bound framework that the L-G was writing to the legislators and leaders to earne

US weighs tougher auto import rules to accelerate reshoring

The Donald Trump administration is considering changes to North American trade rules that could raise tariffs on imported vehicles and push autom

Rain Relief in Delhi-NCR, Heatwave Alerts for Several States: IMD Issues Nationwide Weather Warning

New Delhi, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Meteorological Department has issued fresh weather alerts across the country, even as recent rainf

U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies

Trump says will bring Iran uranium 'back home to the USA'

President Donald Trump announced a plan for the United States and Iran to jointly remove uranium from Tehran's nuclear sites using excavators. Th

Narendra Modi govts constitutional amendment bill for women quota in Parliament fails Lok Sabha test

A key bill for 33% women's reservation in Parliament and state assemblies failed to pass. The government's plan to expand Lok Sabha seats and lin

J&K High Court Collegium Recommends 11 Names For Appointment As Judges

Proposal sent to Lok Bhawan, SC Neeraj Rohmetra Jammu, Apr 17: The collegium of High Court of J&K and Ladakh headed by Chief Justice Arun Palli h

Social Security 2027 crisis update: $190B cuts, $50K benefit cap proposalare wealthy retirees about to face payment limits now?

The Social Security proposal 2026 could reshape retirement payouts fast. New data shows up to $190 billion may be cut in ten years. The plan caps

Delimitation needed to preserve one vote, one value: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Adani bags top spot in richest Asians club

Gautam Adani has officially claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest individual, overtaking Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $92.6 billion as of A

Rahul Gandhi: Government wants to change electoral map, fears losing power

Delegation of NC MPs, MLAs raises infra, security concerns with Rajnath

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: A delegation of Members of Parliament from National Conference (NC)-Chowdry Mohd Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kich

LG flags off Shobha Yatra to commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jam

CCI deputation meets Com HUDD, discusses Bahu Plaza lease issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: A deputation of Chamber of Commerce & Industry Jammu along with Bahu Plaza shopkeepers led by its presiden

CM meets delegations, assures time-bound redressal of issues

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising sev

SASCI reforms aimed at capital growth and fiscal efficiency: CS

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo convened a high-level meeting of the Finance Department, attended by the Admi

Jammu at the Crossroads Challenges and the Road Ahead

Ram Rattan Sharma internetzonejammu@gmail.com Jammu, the winter capital of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, holds immense historical cul

Whats the rationale Farooq wonders about Centres push for Constitution amendment bill

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 17: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Friday questioned the rationale behind bringing t

Jammu, Ramban DMs ban inflammatory social media content for 60 days

CCUs to monitor online platforms, violators to face FIRs Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The District administrations in Jammu and Ramban

Invoke preventive detention against sand mafia, says Supreme Court

Union minister Jadhav bats for Ayush integration with mainstream healthcare

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for deeper integration of Ayush with mainstream healthcare systems, st

India, Norway discuss ways to fully utilise free trade agreement

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : India and Norway have discussed the need to address certain trade and investment barriers to take full benefit of the free tr

Bangladeshs request for Hasinas extradition under judicial and legal process

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: India on Friday said that the Bangladesh governments request for extraditing former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is being exam

Sri Lankas energy minister resigns on coal import issue days after surviving no trust motion

COLOMBO, Apr 17 : Sri Lankas Minister for Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi resigned on Friday soon after a high-powered Presidential Commission w

Rupee rises 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 17: The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to settle at 92.91 against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a weakening American currency and

Indian Army eyes tech-driven future at key biannual conference

NEW DELHI, Apr 17 : Top commanders of the Army carried out a comprehensive review of Indias security challenges along the borders with China and

RCB eye dominance-extending victory over inconsistent Delhi Capitals

BENGALURU, Apr 17: Almost a month into IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have evolved into the most complete unit in the competition and they

Strait of Hormuz completely open for all commercial vessels, says Iran

TEHRAN, Apr 17 : Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels. The announcement by Iranian Foreign

AMD UALink strategy: Can AMD disrupt AI data center dominance as open interconnect challenges NVIDIA NVLink ecosystem control?

AMD UALink Standard is driving a major shift in AI infrastructure right now. Advanced Micro Devices is leading this open interconnect push as AI

Women's quota, delimitation: Opposition kills bill in Lok Sabha, it's NDA govt's first legislative defeat

BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

Trump Says Iran Deal Very Close As Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Donald Trump told AFP Friday that a peace deal was very close after Iran moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz -- but Tehran rejected the US presi

Border village development integral to national security: LG

Developed India demands strong rural heartland Excelsior Correspondent Rajouri, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday emphasized that

UAS, Counter-UAS employment figure prominently in Army Comdrs Conference

Operational preparedness along borders reviewed Whole-of-nation approach for security challenges highlighted Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 17: The fo

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train

As Amarnath Ji Yatra starts on July 3, SASB begins restoration of tracks, establishment of base camps

Snow clearance on from Baltal, Chandanwari Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 17: With 57 days long annual yatra to Himalayan cave in South Kashmir district o

Rains lash Kashmir, snow in hills

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Kashmir while light snowfall was recorde

Govt wants to change electoral map: Rahul

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservatio

Will constitute Child Rights Commission, Govt tells HC

Excelsior Correspondent Srinagar, Apr 17: Government has informed the High Court that it would place the final decision with regard to the consti

Domicile certificate, Aadhaar enrolment to be free

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified a new schedule of fees for issuing various certificates and

Final Selection List for the posts of Laboratory Assistant.

GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR JAMMU AND KASHMIR SERVICES SELECTION BOARD Muthi, Akhnoor Road, Jammu/Zam Zam Complex, Rambagh, Srinagar Subject:

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

SC rejects Pawan Khera's plea for protection against arrest

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title

Claude Opus 4.7 hits 92% honesty rate are we closer than ever to human-like AI with less hallucination? Heres what Anthropics new AI model is capable of

Claude Opus 4.7 benchmarks explained start with a strong data point: 87.6% on SWE-bench Verified. This jump signals real coding gains in 2026. De

Haringhatas TMC councillor arrested

HC junks EC decision to appoint assistant professors as presiding officers