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Canada court sentences killer of Ghaziabad student Kartik Vasudev to life imprisonment

The Superior Court of Toronto, presided over by Justice Jane Kelly, on Monday found Richard Edwin guilty on two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of two strangers on April 7 and April 9, 2022

21 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Andhra Pradesh to spend 30 crore on canal, tank revival in Srikakulam under Jaladhara

The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres

21 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Police search for poisoned baby food in Austria in extortion scheme

Laboratory tests on the five tampered jars recovered confirmed the presence of rat poison, police said

21 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
John Ternus: Apples quiet architect

Under his leadership, the Mac became more powerful and more popular than at any point in its four-decade history, capped by the recent introduction of the MacBook Neo

21 Apr 2026 1:16 pm
India seizes suspected fake Mounjaro pens, says raw materials sourced from Alibaba

The pens were not stored under proper temperature conditions and showed differences in font sizes and other label details compared with the original product, which raised suspicion that they were counterfeit

21 Apr 2026 1:16 pm
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel film gets new release date; makers set to reveal first glimpse

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, NTR Arts and T-Series, the highly-anticipated pan-Indian movie is reportedly titled Dragon

21 Apr 2026 1:04 pm
Cuddalore-Puducherry administrations hold inter-State coordination meeting ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.

21 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Congress slams PM Modi on women's quota, recalls Rahul's 2018 letter

The Opposition party had also demanded that the Centre immediately implement the women's quota on the existing Lok Sabha strength by bringing a Bill in Parliament's Monsoon Session or May-end.

21 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Shivamogga Rangayana adapts Bolwars magnum opus Swatantryada Ota for theatre

Karnataka government earmarked 1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwars novel

21 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Students will have to be given only marks for SSLC third language for this year: Karnataka High Court

Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC

21 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Delhi HC directs expeditious decision on visa plea by Moin Qureshi's daughter

The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centres decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status

21 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
South Korea's Lee says claim that Minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean media have reported the U.S. has stopped sharing some intelligence on North Korea, partly because Unification Minister Chung Dong-young spoke publicly about a previously unconfirmed uranium enrichment facility in the country

21 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Higher the alcohol content in your drink, more you will pay in Karnataka

Karnataka moves towards a new Alcohol in Beverage (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation

21 Apr 2026 12:49 pm
Like to criticise movies? Now make one: How Big Pitchure works

New pan-India reality show, Big Pitchure aims to transform viewers into the key decision-makers behind a pan-India feature film

21 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
German Gurdwara violence: Brawl breaks out over management and financial disputes

The clash occurred on April 19, prompting a massive security response after footage emerged on social media platforms depicting scenes of significant unrest within the premises

21 Apr 2026 12:34 pm
Census 2027: Door-to-door survey begins in New Delhi

Moving through narrow lanes lined with closely packed homes, the enumerators were met mostly by women, many of whom chose to respond from behind curtains

21 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
Watch: Mohan Bhagwat: Anyone knowing Sanskrit can pick up any local language faster

Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the Indias diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the countrys civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.

21 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
Gujarat cops bust inter-state child trafficking racket, kingpin held in Telangana

The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi

21 Apr 2026 12:19 pm
Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Gopalrao Patil passes away

He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000

21 Apr 2026 12:18 pm
Life after prostate removal: what patients should know before surgery

Regular screenings, early treatment and a well-organised post-surgery plan can help patients recover quickly and resume daily activities with ease

21 Apr 2026 12:13 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: On final day of campaign, Vijay says he wont yield to anti-people fascist forces

In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.

21 Apr 2026 12:13 pm
China claims global auto sales lead from Japan, sets sights on quality

BEIJING,April 20, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- A report from Peoples Daily

21 Apr 2026 11:49 am
Over 1 lakh devotees witness Nijaroopa Darshanam on Chandanotsavam

Hereditary trustee and Governor of Goa, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with his family, offered silk clothes to the deity at around 2.45 a.m. and had the first darshan

21 Apr 2026 11:46 am
Alcaraz and Sabalenka win Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year

Alcaraz won the French and U.S. Opens last year plus the Australian Open in January. Sabalenka, the top-ranked woman, won her second consecutive U.S. Open last year.

21 Apr 2026 11:45 am
The Strokes torch U.S. imperialism at Coachella with Gaza montage and CIA takedown

The American band closed their Coachella 2026 set with a visual montage attacking U.S. foreign policy and highlighting Israels genocide in Gaza backed by Washington

21 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Row over BJP MLAs remarks after sons SUV rams into five people

Legislator Pritam Lodhi's son Dinesh is accused of ramming his SUV, a Mahindra Thar, into three young men riding a motorcycle and two women walking on road under the Karera police station area of Shivpuri district on Thursday, leaving them injured.

21 Apr 2026 11:38 am
U.S. positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon

21 Apr 2026 11:34 am
Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia as India ramps up West Asia outreach

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia on April 19 and held talks with top leadership amid rising West Asia tensions. The visit follows recent outreach to the UAE and Qatar, as India engages key Gulf partners. With the region central to Indias energy supplies, disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over oil and gas flows.

21 Apr 2026 11:32 am
Heatwave conditions likely in city

The minimum temperature settled at 20.5C, about 2.2 degrees below normal, according to official data

21 Apr 2026 11:26 am
Donald Trumps Board of Peace held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction: report

Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion

21 Apr 2026 11:25 am
Islands of Kochi: Unseen struggles of island communities

Islands of Kochi reveals the daily struggles of the islanders. Its chapters chronicle the harsh reality of life on the margins.

21 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Stock markets trade higher in early session

Also, Brent crude oil prices trading below the $100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 445.82 points to 78,966.12 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 121.15 points to 24,486

21 Apr 2026 11:19 am
Calvin Harris shakes Delhi to its core, signs off India debut with Avicii tribute

Calvin Harris capped his first India tour at the Leisure Valley Ground with a tightly engineered set of decade-defining hits, culminating in a crowd-wide singalong tribute to the late Avicii

21 Apr 2026 11:15 am
Rupee falls 16 paise to 93.32 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Positive domestic equity markets and inflows of foreign funds supported the local currency even as uncertainties surrounding the West Asia peace agreement kept investors worried, forex traders said

21 Apr 2026 11:09 am
Vice-President, Prime Minister greet civil servants on Civil Services Day

The Vice President said as the enduring pillar of India's administrative framework, the efforts of the civil servants in strengthening governance and delivering public services are of immense significance

21 Apr 2026 11:03 am
Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi lands safely in Thiruvananthapuram after suspected bird strike

Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

21 Apr 2026 10:55 am
India, U.N. officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation

The meeting was held between Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the West Asia, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations

21 Apr 2026 10:54 am
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UN

The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027.

21 Apr 2026 10:38 am
Kerala Police warn of fake update scam targeting smarphone users

Kerala Police have warned of a cyber fraud targeting users of Vivo and iQOO smartphones through fake OriginOS Update messages that trick users into installing malware and stealing sensitive data, including banking credentials

21 Apr 2026 10:34 am
Protesters clash with police during torch rally in Manipur

A seven-km-long torch rally was brought out from Mayai Lambi to Keishamthong in Imphal West district on April 20, night, but the participants turned violent and clashed with the security forces, says police officer

21 Apr 2026 10:21 am
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Manipur

Tremors were felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even Meghalaya but no casualty or damage has been reported so far

21 Apr 2026 9:37 am