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Worried About Implementation: Former NCERT Chief Flags Gaps Amid 3-Language Formula Debate

If you don't want Hindi, nobody is forcing you, he added, suggesting that political narratives, rather than policy text, have fueled much of the current controversy.

17 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
Jacqueline Fernandez Turns Against Sukesh Chandrashekhar In 200-Crore Case

Delhi Police arrested Chandrasekhar for allegedly duping the spouses of former promoters of Ranbaxy of Rs 200 crore.

17 Apr 2026 5:18 pm
Protest Turns Violent In Assam's Chirang Along India-Bhutan Border

The unrest began late at night when locals, largely led by women, gheraoed the forest office demanding the release of individuals detained over alleged encroachment on reserved forest land.

17 Apr 2026 5:16 pm
Nikita Bier Calls Out Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Over Undisclosed Ad Campaigns: 'Can You Please Stop?'

X head of product, Nikita Bier, accused Perplexity CEO, Aravind Srinivas, of undisclosed promotion campaigns violating platform rules.

17 Apr 2026 5:13 pm
6 Indoor Exercises And Asanas To Stay Fit During A Heatwave

Most people tend to avoid exercising during heatwave conditions. However, you can also perform certain physical activities at home to keep yourself healthy and fit during a heatwave.

17 Apr 2026 5:11 pm
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 settle around 39 degrees Celsius, according to the weather office.

17 Apr 2026 4:27 pm
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 utensils, raising issues related to student concerns.

17 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
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 range.

17 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
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 they are absorbed.

17 Apr 2026 4:08 pm
2,000 kg Fake Ghee Worth Rs 14 Lakh Seized In Surat Factory Operating For 2 Years

Surat, April 16 (IANS) Officials in Surat have seized 2,029 kilograms of adulterated ghee and arrested two men after raiding a manufacturing unit in the Sachin GIDC area as part of a targeted crackdown on food adulteration.

17 Apr 2026 4:07 pm
'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

17 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
'24 Hours Without Food, Water': Indian Woman In US For 35 Years Detained By ICE

Batra had moved to the US in 1991 as a child after her parents were killed in the anti-Sikh violence of 1984. She has spent almost all of her adult life in South Texas, raising her four children. Her son recently enlisted in the US Army.

17 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
Elon Musk Reveals 'Best Way' To Deal With Mass Unemployment Caused By AI

Elon Musk proposes a government-issued universal income as a solution for job losses from AI and robotics.

17 Apr 2026 3:45 pm
AI Finds Hidden Skin Cancer Risk, Flags 1-In-3 Danger Rate: Study

The research analysed registry data covering over 6 million adults in Sweden. This included information such as age, sex, medical history, medications, and even socioeconomic factors.

17 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
6 Reasons Why Women Must Add Seeds To Their Daily Diet

Adding seeds to the diet is a simple way for women to naturally support hormonal balance, reproductive health, and bone density.

17 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
Eating Dinner Just Before Going To Bed? Your Digestion May Not Keep Up Overnight

When meals are taken late at night, the body is not in an optimal state to process food effectively, which can have both short term and long-term effects.

17 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Challenges For The First BJP Government In Bihar

Although Choudhary is the face of the government, Bihar remains a coalition system involving the BJP, JD(U) and other regional parties. This builds inherent tension for the top man.

17 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
Kanimozhi's 'Maa Kali' Reply To PM's 'Kala Teeka' Jab In Parliament

The snapback came on the second day of a special session to pass three bills - on delimitation, increasing Lok Sabha seats, and reserving a third of parliamentary, assembly seats for women.

17 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
War With Pakistan Halts School For Afghan Border Children

About 12,000 students displaced or affected by the war need safe spaces to learn or catch up on classes in Afghanistan, OCHA said in a report this month.

17 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Soon: Pass Percentage Trends Over The Past Five Years

CBSE 12th Result 2026: The CBSE Class 12 pass percentage has shown slight fluctuations over the past five years.

17 Apr 2026 2:33 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Can Donald Trump Face An 'Arrest Warrant' - Like Netanyahu And Putin?

No one in living memory imagined a moment when the world would seriously debate the possibility of an American president being dragged before a court. Can it happen?

17 Apr 2026 2:32 pm
Jharkhand JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Out: Here's Direct Link To Download Marksheet

Jharkhand JAC Class 9 Result 2026 OUT: In case of any discrepancy, students must immediately contact their respective schools or the board authorities for correction.

17 Apr 2026 2:31 pm
Surge In Rotavirus Cases Across The U.S.; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Virus

Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, especially in young children. Experts say that the declining vaccination rates could further lead to the surge in cases.

17 Apr 2026 2:21 pm
Uttar Pradesh Board Class 10, 12 Result Soon: Check Previous Years' Passing Trends

Based on previous years' trends, the board will likely release the UPMSP Class 10th and 12th results by the end of April.

17 Apr 2026 2:13 pm
CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 By April 30? Here's What We Know So Far

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Date: The evaluation process is currently underway and is expected to conclude soon, raising the possibility of an earlier announcement.

17 Apr 2026 1:32 pm
Houthi Threat? Why USS George Bush Is Taking 1.5 Times Longer Route To Gulf

The Pentagon has not said anything about why Bush is taking the long way. But the answer seems like a silent acknowledgement that even the US's most powerful naval formation is no longer safe in the Red Sea

17 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Vijay Courts Fisherfolk With MSP Promise As Parties Eye Key Voting Bloc

TVK's manifesto goes beyond MSP, promising accident insurance, a fishermen protection rights fund and large-scale coastal infrastructure, including sea erosion barriers stretching up to 200 km in vulnerable districts.

17 Apr 2026 1:27 pm
This US City Has So Much Water That It's Selling It

The move reflects San Diego's shift from years of drought-driven conservation to a position of relative abundance.

17 Apr 2026 1:15 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Who Wanted Amir Hamza Dead? Inside Lashkar's 'Succession War' And India's Headache

There is a churn within Lashkar for the top spot, in what is, after all, an extremely wealthy organisation. That may well lead to new terrorists wanting to prove themselves, the obvious 'means' being India.

17 Apr 2026 12:15 pm
Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani As Asia's Richest, Check Full List

While Adani Group's businesses include infra, energy & logistics. The Reliance Industries -- led by Ambani -- is strong in energy, telecom and retail.

17 Apr 2026 12:12 pm
US' Fourth Chess Move: Drone Over Cuba That's Really Watching China

From Venezuela to Hormuz to Malacca, the US has made three moves to strangle China's oil. Now a $240M drone over Cuba signals move four and Trump wants the island. The chessboard is almost complete.

17 Apr 2026 12:06 pm
MK Stalin's Son-In-Law Steps Into Spotlight As DMK Sharpens Poll Strategy

The stakes are particularly high for the Dravidian party, which is aiming for a rare second consecutive term - something even MK Stalin's father, M Karunanidhi, despite his five terms, did not achieve.

17 Apr 2026 12:05 pm
Harivansh Elected Deputy Chairman Of Rajya Sabha Unopposed For Third Term

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Harivansh on his election.

17 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
Colon Cancer Deaths Among Younger Adults Are Higher In Those With Less Education: Study

The researchers found that over the last 30 years, the rise in colorectal cancer deaths in young adults occurred almost entirely among people without a four-year college degree.

17 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
JEE Main Session 2 Result To Be Out On April 20, Category-Wise Expected Cut-Off Here

JEE Main Result 2026: JEE Main session 2 result will be announced on April 20, 2026 for more than 11 lakh students. Check the expected cut-off here.

17 Apr 2026 12:03 pm
Video | He Is Laughing: Priyanka Gandhi's Chanakya Swipe At Amit Shah

The Chankaya comment drew a smile from the Home Minister, who did not appear to take offense.

17 Apr 2026 11:49 am
UK Man Sets World Record With 63 Tattoos On His Body Featuring Marvel Characters

His passion for Marvel-themed tattoos deepened in 2016 when he got a tattoo of the supervillain Thanos on his thigh.

17 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Use Of Common Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medications Like Loperamide, Diphenoxylate Linked To Higher Death Risks

A large new study links common IBS drugs like loperamide and diphenoxylate to a higher risk of death. Experts say the risk is small but raises concerns about long-term use, highlighting the need for safer, personalised treatment strategies.

17 Apr 2026 11:45 am
Ultraviolet Ray Levels Surge Across Kerala, Orange Alert Issued In 6 Districts

Thiruvananthapuram April 16 (IANS) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels have risen sharply across Kerala, prompting the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to issue an orange alert in six districts and caution the public against prolonged

17 Apr 2026 11:45 am
Chhattisgarh Government Announces Early Summer Vacation Due To Heatwave

Chhattisgarh Summer Vacation: On April 16, Rajnandgaon recorded the highest maximum temperature at 43 degrees Celsius.

17 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Health Information Delivered As A Video Game Can Bridge The Communication Gap Between Patients And Providers

By working together with public health experts and health care providers, game designers can help fit gaming into the industry and culture of health care.

17 Apr 2026 11:40 am
Peace Possible, But Iran An Obstacle: Israel On Ceasefire With Lebanon

Responding to allegations that Israel is attempting to create a buffer zone inside Lebanon, Haskel dismissed such claims as propaganda driven by Hezbollah and Iran.

17 Apr 2026 11:33 am
Odisha Man Lures 5-Year-Old Girl With Biscuits At Home, Rapes Her, Arrested

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The man was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

17 Apr 2026 11:18 am
Ignored Warnings, Fuel Build-Up, Negligence Behind Blast At Vedanta Plant In Chhattisgarh

The explosion inside Vedanta's thermal power plant at Chhattisgarh's Singhtarai on April 14 left 21 workers dead.

17 Apr 2026 11:15 am
India Slips To Sixth Spot In World Economy: What Led To Drop In Rankings

India is still growing fast. The slip does not reflect a collapse. It shows how exchange rates and data methods affect world rankings.

17 Apr 2026 11:15 am
2 Nagpur Students Fall In Ditch, Die; Couldn't Call For Help As Phone Dies

The incident took place on Wednesday night when the two third-year students, Saksham Bansod (20) and Aryan Sontakke (20), went out to eat.

17 Apr 2026 11:10 am
US Troops Given Nearly Empty Trays On Warships Deployed Near Iran: Report

Families of deployed personnel say they have been trying to send essential supplies such as food items, hygiene products and personal necessities.

17 Apr 2026 11:10 am
World Haemophilia Day 2026: Why Are Men More Likely To Develop Haemophilia?

On World Haemophilia Day 2026, Dr Rahul Bhargava explains why haemophilia affects men more than women. And understanding how the disorder can occur in your body, here is what you need to know about haemophilia.

17 Apr 2026 11:08 am