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Centre Notifies Womens Reservation Act In Assemblies, J&K, UTs

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Centre on Friday notified the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act 2023 which provides a 33 per cent quota for wom

PM Modi to chair first-ever CAPFs leadership conference in Delhi in May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a significant leadership conference for Central Armed Police Forces officers in May. This inaugural event

5 Common Mistakes Indians Make While Storing Gold at Home

From heirloom jewellery passed down generations to new investments made over time during festive occasions like Akshay Tritiya and Dhanteras, gol

Delhi Court Seeks ED Reply on Jacqueline Approver Plea in Money Laundering Case

Delhi Police had booked Chandrasekhar for allegedly duping the spouses of former promoters of Ranbaxy, Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh, of Rs

Nepal stops unauthorised IVF camp by Indian doctors in Kathmandu

A planned IVF consultation camp in Nepal faced cancellation when the medical regulatory board intervened, stopping two Indian doctors from procee

Miyapur Traffic police step up safety measures at Madinaguda U-turn and NH 65 stretch

Living with theMughals: a legacy that endures despite erasure

April 21, 2026 marks five centuries since the decisive Battle of Panipat which led to the founding of the Mughal empire in the Indian subcontinen

Caste calculus at play: How Tamil Nadus key communities could shape the electoral battle

Tamil Nadu elections are shaped by dominant caste blocs, including Vanniyars in the north, Gounders in the west, and Thevars in the south. Dalit

China hits food delivery platforms with 3.6 bln yuan fine for 'ghost' deliveries

China has imposed hefty fines on seven major e-commerce platforms for serious food safety breaches. Companies like Taobao, Meituan, Pinduoduo, an

Bengaluru or Hyderabad? Man gets two MNC offers with same pay but different titles, internet divided on what to choose

A Reddit users job dilemma has sparked debate online after being offered two roles with the same salary but different titles, Senior Manager in H

NHAI to implement live tracking facility for its ambulances, patrol vehicles

Sources in the NHAI said that dedicated android mobile phones will be provided to patrol vehicle teams and tablets to ambulance crews

Court seeks ED's response on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in money laundering case

Ms. Fernandez, who was summoned by the ED several times in connection with the investigation, was named as an accused for the first time in a sup

Dr Jitendra Felicitates Top Performing Central Ministries, States; Highlights Governments Capacity Building Initiatives

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Departm

Women`s Reservation Act: Govt wants to change electoral map, says Rahul Gandhi

Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi argued that the bill does not genuinely focus on womens reservation. He alleged that it is bein

Bengaluru court sentences Cong MLA Vinay Kulkarni to life imprisonment in murder case

A Bengaluru court has handed down life sentences to Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni and sixteen others. They were convicted in the 2016 murder of BJP

AP Govt Approves Rs 2,500 Crore Cathode Material Plant in Chittoor

With the NSPSL facility, the southern state aims to achieve strategic relevance, catering to electronics manufacturing scale up and global energy

Gujarat HC dismisses Asaram Ashram plea, clears takeover of Motera land

Gujarat High Court dismissed Asaram Ashram Trusts plea in a land dispute, allowing the state to reclaim over 45,000 sq m in Ahmedabad, citing enc

PM Modi and myself don't have 'wife issue': Rahul Gandhi

During a Lok Sabha debate on women's reservation, Rahul Gandhi humorously remarked that while he and Prime Minister Modi might lack direct spousa

Fact-Check: No, This Image Doesnt Show the Actual C-Voter Opinion Polls

According to the C-Survey opinion polls, TMC is expected to lead in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls.

Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are disheartening and embarrassing

Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices historic role in Indias trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.

Iran wants full ceasefire across region from Lebanon to Red Sea: Deputy FM

Elaborating on Tehran`s rigid stance against incremental deals, the Deputy Foreign Minister said, We are not accepting any temporary ceasefire. H

LG Saxena Inaugurates First Water Body Made Operational Under Project Him Sarovar

Leh, Apr 17: Just three weeks after his visit to Stok village on March 26, during which he had instructed the renovation of the reservoir at Phik

'PM and I don't have the wife issue': Rahul Gandhi's quip in Lok Sabha

Macron, Starmer Hold International Summit on Reopening Hormuz

Military planning underway France and Britain also have led military planning meetings, in an echo of the coalition of the willing assembled to p

Modi and Myself Don't Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said women are a driving force in the national imagination and national perspective

CM Fadnavis accuses TMC of voter list manipulation, defends SIR exercise

Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata, CM Fadnavis questioned why the TMC was opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. H

'Whole thing tied to number 16': Rahul Gandhi's intriguing dig at Centre during Delimitation debate; Congress drops hint

Nashik TCS case: Will bust entire module, no one will be spared, says Fadnavis

Speaking at a press conference, CM Fadnavis stated that the multinational company had taken the matter seriously and initiated necessary steps to

RR Official Found Guilty Of Protocol Breach. BCCI Announces Punishment

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder will most likely to escape a serious sanction despite his injudicious and indiscreet behavior during the IP

CM Omar Abdullah Meets Delegations, Assures Time-Bound Redressal Of Public Issues

JAMMU, Apr 17: Several legislators, delegations and individuals today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, raising several issues concerning t

Weather Office Predicts Thunderstorms, Light Rain In Delhi, Yellow Alert Issued

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius -- the highest so far this season -- while the maximum temperature is likely to set

Mahua Moitra Critiques Womens Reservation Law Notification as a Comedy of Errors

New Delhi, April 17: The notification regarding the Womens Reservation Bill has sparked criticism from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs, who have tar

Srinagar Tulip Garden Sees Over 50% Decline In Visitors This Year

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asias largest and a major tourist attraction here, witnessed a sharp decline in footfa

Why are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale gas rates continue to decline or rise again? Analysts insights and market outlook

Why are oil and gas prices down today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British wholesale gas rates continue to decline or rise ag

Rupee rises 29 paise to settle at 92.85 against U.S. dollar

Renewed buying in domestic equity markets and fresh inflow of foreign funds also supported the local currency, forex traders said

Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentence reduced under mass amnesty: source

Suu Kyi is currently serving a 27-year sentence

6 healthy toast recipes for those who are lazy to cook

Transform your mornings with six effortless and nutritious toast recipes. From protein-packed hummus to heart-healthy avocado and almond butter,

Traffic diversions in Coimbatore on April 18 over PM Modis campaign visit

Rajasthan University Protest: Student Leader Makes Tea, Bangs Utensils Outside VC Office

Rajasthan University Protest: Student leader Shubham Rewad staged a protest outside the Vice-Chancellor's office by preparing tea and banging ute

PM Modi And Myself Dont Have Wife Issue: Rahul Gandhi

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: In a friendly banter, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and he didnt have the

What's in the Lebanon ceasefire deal and will it hold?

A groundbreaking ceasefire has been brokered between Israel and Lebanon with American assistance, setting the stage for more extensive discussion

Dolly Sharma Questions the Relevance of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Congress leader Dolly Sharma recently spoke with a news agency, asserting that the Womens Reservation Bill is not a signific

Congress Criticized for Comments on Womens Reservation Bill: MP Shambhavi Chaudhary Responds

New Delhi, April 17: Shambhavi Chaudhary, a Member of Parliament from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has sharply criticized the Congress pa

India withdraws bid to host UN climate talks in 2028

India has withdrawn its offer to host the United Nations annual climate Conference Of the Parties COP33 in 2028. The foreign ministry confirmed t

Govt. wants to change Indias electoral map, Opposition will defeat the Bill, says Rahul

Rahul Gandhi says Constitution Amendment Bill is nothing short of an anti-national act and said the Opposition is going to defeat the attempt to

Telangana Aims to Emerge as Strategic Aerospace Hub: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu said noted that while the sector was once dominated by the United States, Russia and Europe, India was now playing an increasingly i

Top EU Court Says German Online Gambler Can Sue For Refund If Betting Illegal In Home Country

The ECJ has ruled that online gamblers can seek compensation if they lost money when gambling was illegal in their home country, even if the laws

Sri Lanka Sent Home 238 Iranian Sailors, Including Survivors of a US Torpedo Attack

Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Franklin Joseph said Friday that everyone except for a few crew members from the second ship had been repatriate

All Accused Arrested in Assault Case Involving Brigadier and Son in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 17: In a significant breakthrough, police have apprehended all suspects involved in the assault of a senior army officer (Brigad

Cyberabad EOW Arrests Main Accused in Multi-Crore Investment Fraud

Ramavath Madhu is also named as one of the accused in a separate Rs 10 Crore fraud case where popular singer Mangli is allegedly involved along w

Maharashtra: TCS Suspends Nida Khan Amid Conversion Controversy

Mumbai, April 17: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suspended its employee Nida Khan, who is the main accused in a controversial conversion cas

Manipur CM Yumnam seeks to remove Kuki-Naga trust deficit

Yumnam Khemchand Singh insists that dialogue is the only option for the restoration of peace in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur

Quote of the Day by William Butler Yeats: 'Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it...' Life lessons from one of the greatest Irish poets

William Butler Yeats, known for works like The Second Coming and Easter, gives a useful life lesson to people who are trying to build something i

Too Little Body Fat Can Be As Risky As Obesity: 7 Surprising Side Effects

While weight loss can be necessary for those struggling with obesity, it is equally vital to ensure that body fat levels remain within a healthy

Massive Recruitment at MCL: 500 Positions Open for Application Starting May 7

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Mahandi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a major subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has announced a recruitment drive for va

Congress Leaders Criticize Governments Transparency on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Congress MPs from South India have launched a strong critique against the central government regarding the notification for

Delimitation row: BJP vs Congress over Revanth Reddys hybrid model

The model, put forward by Revanth Reddy, seeks to balance population-based representation with economic performance indicators such as Gross Stat

Turpu Kapu community leaders in Srikakulam unhappy over TDP party posts distribution

Srikakulam Turpu Kapu leaders express displeasure over TDP ignoring the community in key party posts ahead of local body polls

Shashi Tharoor Slams Delimitation as 'Political Demonetisation'

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parliamentary strength.

6 no-cook breakfast recipes for busy mornings

Stop rushing and start eating with these six simple, no-cook breakfast stories. From creamy overnight oats to instant yogurt bowls and energy-pac

Year after brutal attack, Pahalgam strongly emerges out of shadow of terror

Pahalgam's meadows are once again vibrant with tourists, a year after a tragic terrorist attack. Visitors from across India are praising the enha

Researchers Use Nasal Spray To Suppress Brain Inflammation, Reverse ageing

The nasal spray is packed with extracellular vesicles, which bypass the brain's protective shield and travel directly to the brain tissue, where

Stabbing Incident in Southwest Sydney Leaves One Injured

Sydney, April 17: A man was injured late last night in a stabbing incident in southwest Sydney. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and p

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Residents associations flag ground-level problems in Chennai as poll battle intensifies

They want the govt. to hold regular meetings to resolve issues such as poor waste management, faulty road re-laying methods, traffic violations,

'PM Modi's Leadership Gives Us Confidence': Sanjiv Goenka To NDTV On Iran War

The US-Israeli attack on Iran that started on February 28 triggered the worst oil price shock in history

Opposition Leaders Criticize BJP Government Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Opposition leaders gathered for a special session regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, expressing their views and tar

Major Gang Busted for Transformer Oil and Copper Theft in Hardoi

Hardoi, April 17: A significant gang involved in stealing oil and copper from transformers has been dismantled by the police in Hardoi, Uttar Pra

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures, US stocks to watch, analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? US stock futures move

Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Supports Womens Reservation but Opposes Redistricting

Mumbai, April 17: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has expressed support for the Womens Reservation Bill. However, he opposes the governments propo

Bomb threat call to Uppal Metro Station turns out to be hoax

Melbourne Police Issue Warning After Arson and Shooting Incidents

Melbourne, April 17: The police in Melbourne, Australia, have issued a warning to the public following a series of arson attacks and a drive-by s

Tamil Nadu election: Biryani caterers work around fuel shortages, inflation for Tiruchis political meetings

TDP MP Devarayalu backs Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha debate

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu supports Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha, says APs share may rise to 4.6%

Global Welcome for Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Gulf Nations Urge Compliance

New Delhi, April 17: A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, bringing joy and celebrations among the Lebanese people.

Nitish Kumar Allocated Type-8 Bungalow in Lutyens Delhi with Enhanced Security

New Delhi, April 17: Former Chief Minister of Bihar and current Rajya Sabha MP, Nitish Kumar, has been assigned a new government residence in New

Telangana CS Reviews EV Charging Infra in State

The Chief Secretary underscored the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in line with sustainability goals and the transit

Mamata Banerjee Misleading People on Meat Ban, Claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kolkata, April 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made significant remarks regarding West Bengals political landscape. He targeted Chie

Trekking Without Nature Guide Won't Be Allowed In Karnataka

Karnataka forest minister Eshwar Khandre releases SOP stating no permission to trekkers without a certified nature guide equipped with GPS-enable

India welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The truce comes as Washington steps up efforts to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, with Tehran insisting a Lebanon truce must be part of an

Every Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Phone Launched So Far: Complete List

Mumbai, April 17: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a high-performance mobile processor that delivers flagship-level performance at a competitive price.

Govt taking away their power vs Why not in 60 years: RahulRijiju clash over OBCs during womens quotadelimitation debate

Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) with Enhanced Performance and Exclusive Anime Hub

Mumbai, April 17: Amazon has unveiled the Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), an upgraded version of its entry-level streaming device. This new model aim

Honor Set to Unveil New MagicBook X Series and Gaming Laptops on April 23

Mumbai, April 17: Honor is gearing up for a significant product launch on April 23, 2026, where it will showcase a variety of new laptops, gaming

Bihars Deputy CM Promises Industrial Growth and Job Creation

Patna, April 17: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, discussed the new governments priorities in an interview with a news agency

First batch of 1,75,025 pilgrims will embark on Hajj pilgrimage

The Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the MEA said that exactly a total of 1,75,025 pilgrims will be embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage

Womens Reservation Bill to Be Based on Population: Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi, April 17: The special session called to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill has prompted reactions from ruling party MPs and ministers

From confused student to Google: VIT techie shares how no-plan approach landed him job in tech giant

Lakshya Kapur, an engineer from Vellore Institute of Technology, found his path to Google by embracing uncertainty. He felt lost during college b

Time To Give Half Of Countrys Population Its Rights: PM Modi To LS Members On Womens Quota Bill

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to all Lok Sabha members to vote in favour of the womens reservation bill and

Panchshil Realty Achieves Multiple ISO Certifications Across 12 Office Parks Spanning ~16.6 million Sq. Ft.

Indias current account deficit may rise to 2% of GDP in FY27 if oil stays at $8287: CRISIL

Rising oil prices could push India's current account deficit to a concerning two percent of GDP, as highlighted by a Crisil report. This predicti