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Congress Hindered Sikkims Growth: PM Modi

Modi stated that several projects, such as the Sivok-Rangpo railway line approved in 2008-09, saw little progress under previous governments

28 Apr 2026 12:03 pm
Mumbai- Ahmedabad Vande Bharat To Run With 20 Coaches

More Passengers to Get Confirmed seats on one of India's Busiest Inter-city Rail Corridors; added coaches permanent from tomorrow.

28 Apr 2026 11:57 am
Vice Prez Radhakrishnan Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple

The Vice President's visit to the darshan follows his arrival at Tirumala late on Monday, where he was received by state officials and temple authorities.

28 Apr 2026 11:46 am
Rajnath Singh Holds Talks with Chinese, Russian Counterparts

The interaction comes as part of a series of strategic engagements Singh is undertaking with regional leaders to discuss security and stability

28 Apr 2026 11:32 am
Celebrities and Fans Flood Social Media with Love for Samantha Ruth Prabhus Birthday

From Nandini Reddy to Kajal Aggarwal, many have shared heartfelt messages, adding to the star's happiness on her special day.

28 Apr 2026 11:31 am
Odisha: Man Takes Exhumed Remains Of Sister To Bank To Give Proof

An incident at rural bank premises after repeated requests from tribal man to withdraw money from her account were denied by the bank.

28 Apr 2026 11:26 am
AR Rahman Makes Historic Royal Albert Hall Debut with Next-Gen Musicians in Landmark Global Showcase

Titled A.R. Rahman x Rushil Ranjan, the showcase stood out not only for its scale but for its intent, placing the next generation of musicians at the heart of a global stage.

28 Apr 2026 11:26 am
Puducherry Records Highest Turnout Among Third Gender Electors at 91.81 per cent: EC

According to the data shared by the Election Commission between April 9 and April 23, Puducherry had 139 third gender electors, of whom 91.81 per cent exercised their franchise

28 Apr 2026 11:23 am
Ample Petrol, Diesel Stock Available in Telangana: Stephen Ravindra

Stephen Ravindra explained that on Monday, 29,939 kilolitres of petrol and diesel were supplied, exceeding the demand. He said that on an average, there was a demand of 5,883 kilolitres of petrol and 7,348 kilolitres of diesel per day

28 Apr 2026 11:20 am
After Kejriwal, Sisodia Refuses to Pursue Excise Case Before Delhi HC Judge

This comes a day after party chief Arvind Kejriwal similarly decided to neither appear in person or appoint any lawyer for his case in Justice Sharma's court.

28 Apr 2026 11:15 am
Naidu Asks Officials to Monitor Fuel Supply till Normalcy Returns

The chief minister's direction came amid efforts to stabilise fuel availability across districts following recent disruptions, with officials reporting a gradual improvement in supply conditions

28 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Train Collision Kills 14, Injures Dozens Near Jakarta

Officials ended a nearly 12-hour rescue effort near Bekasi Timur station, east of the capital Jakarta, which saw crews prying open mangled carriages following the Monday night collision.

28 Apr 2026 11:00 am
No Change in Fertilizer Prices Despite Global Surge, Supply Remains Robust: Govt

Most of the imports are out of the Strait of Hormuz. We are very much sure that we will be getting the supplies on time, the official said

28 Apr 2026 10:48 am
PM Modi Plays Football with Youngsters in Sikkim, Shares Photos on Social Media

Posting on X, the Prime Minister shared a video of the interaction, writing that there is nothing like playing football with young friends on a lovely Gangtok morning.

28 Apr 2026 10:31 am
Rihanna Sparks Row With Luxury Handbag While Feeding Cows

The singer was spotted engaging in a traditional gesture by feeding a cow on the street.

28 Apr 2026 10:28 am
Naidu Lays Foundation for USD 15 Billon Google Data Centre Near Vizag

The facility will be established across 600 acres in Tarluvada, Adavivaram and Rambilli villages, with other private partners, aiming to build a larger multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem in the state

28 Apr 2026 10:15 am
Dawood Aide Salim Dola Deported to India After Arrest in Istanbul

Dola is currently being interrogated by intelligence officials and is expected to be handed over to Mumbai Police for further questioning

28 Apr 2026 10:08 am
15 Passengers Sustain Injuries after KSRTC Bus Overturns in Chitradurga

The bus was en route from Raichur to Bengaluru when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, hit a divider and the bus overturned

28 Apr 2026 10:02 am
Rajeev Kanakala Joins Jr NTRs Dragon

Directed by Prashanth Neel, the makers have announced that the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 11, 2027.

28 Apr 2026 10:01 am
WB Polls Final Phase: BJP Eyes Breach of TMC's South Bengal Fortress

For the BJP, phase two is not merely the final round - it is the real test of whether anti-incumbency, corruption charges and citizenship politics can breach the ruling party's strongest wall

28 Apr 2026 9:51 am
Elephant Ramu Skeleton Rebuilt for Display in Bhubaneswar Nature Camp

Ramus remains were recovered from the Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary in December last year

28 Apr 2026 9:47 am
Telangana Police to Get Birthday, Marriage Anniversary Leave

The department decided to grant leave to all the police personnel on the birthday and wedding anniversary of each staffer as a significant welfare initiative aimed at enhancing morale and personal well-being of the police force

28 Apr 2026 9:43 am
UN Chief Urges Opening of Hormuz, No Tolls or Discrimination

In a statement, Guterres urged all parties to respect navigational rights and ensure uninterrupted passage

28 Apr 2026 9:33 am
Tabu Joins Nagarjuna for His Landmark 100th Film

Meanwhile, Nagarjuna recently made a buzz with his guest appearance in Rajinikanths Coolie.

28 Apr 2026 9:23 am
Trump Unlikely to Accept Iran's Latest Peace Plan to End War: Report

The Iranian proposal reportedly suggests restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, while postponing key issues related to its nuclear programme for future discussions

28 Apr 2026 9:13 am
4 Killed as Car Rams into Tea Stall in Vizianagaram

The police said the accident occurred because of negligence of the car driver

28 Apr 2026 8:18 am
Thalapathy Vijays Final Film Jana Nayagan Set for May 8 Release

Although the full movie leaked online a few days ago, potentially impacting box office earnings, Vijays massive stardom is expected to draw audiences to the theaters.

28 Apr 2026 8:17 am
LeT Figure Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, Close to Hafiz Saeed, Shot Dead in Pakistan

He reportedly played a role in the recruitment and coordination of the terror group's activities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

28 Apr 2026 7:57 am
Virat Kohli Becomes First Player to Score 9,000 IPL Runs

The milestone came during a clash against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

28 Apr 2026 7:46 am
German Tourist Dies After Egypt Snake Bite: Police

The 57-year-old man was watching the snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular beach holiday destination on the Red Sea, in early April.

28 Apr 2026 7:24 am
Is TMI Really Such a Bad Thing? Heres the Case for Oversharing

Leslie John feared she had killed her career. Instead, it became an asset.

28 Apr 2026 7:11 am
Trump Urges ABC to Fire Jimmy Kimmel Again Over Melania Joke

The remark about Melania was part of a routine on Thursday's Jimmy Kimmel Live where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

28 Apr 2026 6:54 am
LIVE: Iran Offers to Reopen Hormuz if US Ends Blockade, War

Donald Trump seems unlikely to accept the offer, which was passed to the Americans by Pakistan and would leave unresolved the disagreements that led the U.S. and Israel to go to war on Feb. 28

28 Apr 2026 6:47 am
Man Charged with Attempted Trump Assassination at WH Dinner Shooting

Questions remain about how many shots Allen fired and how many officers discharged their weapons

28 Apr 2026 6:27 am
Maharashtra Heatwave Intensifies; Akola Tops Nation At 46.9C

The prevailing above-normal and persistently high temperatures over Vidarbha can be attributed to an anticyclonic circulation over Maharashtra and adjoining areas.

28 Apr 2026 2:30 am
Sarnaik Firm On Mandatory Marathi For Drivers; Decision On Extension Pending

The state governments diktat to make Marathi mandatory for all non-Marathi autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the state starting May 1 has triggered a major controversy.

28 Apr 2026 2:21 am
Suspicious Death Of Transgender Person Sparks Tension

According to sources, Mallika, a resident of Tadipatri, had been missing since Sunday evening. Her body was later found on railway tracks on Monday near Challavaripalli railway gate in Tadipatri mandal.

28 Apr 2026 2:14 am
MP/ CM Yadav Moves Resolution Supporting 33 Percent Reservation For Women In Parliament, Assemblies, In House

The one-day special session of the Assembly was called to extend support to the womens quota bill defeated in the Lok Sabha recently.

28 Apr 2026 2:05 am
ED Raids In Punjab Over Money Laundering Probe Against Suspended DIG

Officials said about 11 premises in Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, Nabha and Jalandhar linked to Bhullar, his associates and suspected benamidars were covered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

28 Apr 2026 1:52 am
Committee Recommends Taxation On Beverages Based On Alcohol Content In Karnataka, Wine Merchants Say It Could Go Either Way

The proposed alcohol-content-based taxation, excise duty will be calculated on the actual alcohol content in each bottle. Higher the alcohol content in beverages, higher the tax attraction, as the draft proposed.

28 Apr 2026 1:31 am
Britain's King Charles Arrives in US for State Visit

King Charles and Queen Camilla will go to the White House for a private meeting with Donald Trump.

28 Apr 2026 1:19 am
Auto Driver Jailed for 20 Years in Minor Assault Case

Police said that on February 12, 2019, Arun lured the victim with a false promise of marriage, took her to a temple, and performed a sham marriage. He then subjected her to repeated sexual assault despite knowing she was underage.

28 Apr 2026 1:15 am
Telangana Govt Partners With Legal Services Authority To Launch Legal Literacy And Child Protection In 5,700+ Schools

The agreement was signed between Dr E. Naveen Nicolas, director of school education, and Ch. Panchakshari, member secretary of the Authority, in the presence of Justice P. Sam Koshy of the High Court, who is executive director of the authority.

28 Apr 2026 1:13 am
Census Drive Promotes Selfenumeration in Hyderabad

In addition, 30,000 officials and staff across GHMC, CMC, and Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) will be included.

28 Apr 2026 1:02 am
Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Tuesday April 28, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 40C and 27C respectively.

28 Apr 2026 12:59 am
Mood Here Is Similar: Congress Leader On White House Shooting Sparks Backlash

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused Wadettiwar of making remarks that allegedly expressed support for violence against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

28 Apr 2026 12:58 am
Major Fire at Car Service Centre

Traffic was diverted towards Shivam Road, Ramanthapur, Kachiguda, and Barkatpura until the fire was brought under control.

28 Apr 2026 12:55 am
AP Clears Rs.1,000 Crore Dues to Hospitals

The payments are being processed through a specially developed web portal, AP Centre for Financial Systems and Services-Bill Discount.

28 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Japanese Firm Opens R&D Base At IIT-H, Eyes EVs And Pharma

The facility, set up at the IIT-H Technology Research Park, is DNPs first R&D base in India and its second overseas centre after the one in the Netherlands.

28 Apr 2026 12:50 am
Migrant Worker Killed in Blasting Mishap at Orvakal

The deceased was identified as Purender, who was engaged in a project aimed at providing water supply to the Orvakal Industrial Hub.

28 Apr 2026 12:37 am