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Keralas wait for high-speed rail to linger on

The Union government had kept the DPR of the semi-high-speed rail project submitted by Kerala under the wraps for years

4 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting sees strong response in Kottayam

As many as 15,681 voters in the district have availed the facility

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
Price crash drives Bengal potato farmers into distress

Three farmer deaths linked to falling prices; Opposition, ruling party trade charges

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
NGT stays Assam order deploying forest personnel for poll duty, flags biodiversity risks

The tribunal issued notices to the respondents and fixed April 6 for the next hearing

4 Apr 2026 7:21 pm
The challenge facing MSME pharma researchers in India

India has taken encouraging steps to promote research, but without regulatory protection for clinical trial data, the full impact of these initiatives may remain limited. Policy support for innovation must be matched by a framework that protects the value of the evidence innovators generate

4 Apr 2026 7:20 pm
ISRO launches mission in Ladakh to test mental, physical strength of astronauts

Scientific data generated on crew performance and human factors will contribute directly to the Gaganyaan programme and future long-duration mission, ISRO has said

4 Apr 2026 7:19 pm
SCDCC Bank announces posting 131.14 crore net profit for 2025-26

Both the turnover and net profit have created records among all DCC Banks in the State, SCDCC Bank president M.N. Rajendra Kumar says

4 Apr 2026 7:12 pm
Have done a pious job: Follower-turned-whistleblower of arrested Nashik godman reveals shocking details

Ashok Kharat is currently lodged in police custody in a rape and black magic case; allegations against him in the high-profile case has caused ripples in Maharashtra politics

4 Apr 2026 7:07 pm
Watch: Death toll rises to 13 from U.S.-Israeli attacks on north Irans bridge

Tensions in the Middle East are rising after a deadly airstrike hit a key bridge project in Alborz Province, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 100. The B1 bridge, connecting Tehran and Karaj, was still under construction and described by officials as a civilian project.

4 Apr 2026 7:02 pm
IPL 2026: CSK finds itself on the back foot following poor auction strategy

Even as the team focused on addressing the batting woes, it was evident that the bowling attack lacked depth to trouble good sides

4 Apr 2026 6:59 pm
YSRCP leader Vanitha alleges deterioration in womens safety in A.P.

Police are failing to registercomplaints made by the victims and targeting the leaders of the oppositionparties, says the former Home Minister

4 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
War of words intensifies in poll-bound Assam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says top Congress leaders will have to be reborn to put him behind bars

4 Apr 2026 6:56 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi is Keralas Modi, says Supriya Shrinate

The Congress spokesperson alleges that the Kerala CM is a true copy of the Prime Minister not just in propaganda, but when it comes to silencing the voices of the Opposition as well

4 Apr 2026 6:55 pm
Teachers body urges A.P. government to clear 35,000 crore in pending dues

Proposes a multi-pronged settlement model spread over two to three years; plan includes clearing dues in phases with an annual allocation of 12,00017,000 crore, while giving priority to pensioners, low-income employees, and families of deceased employees

4 Apr 2026 6:52 pm
AIIMS, Mangalagiri gets technologies to ensure safe blood transfusion

Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing and Advanced Automated Transfusion Transmissible Infections Screening systems to ensure blood transfusion safety, reduce risks, and improve patient outcomes

4 Apr 2026 6:39 pm
Three drown in well near Madurantakam

In an attempt to rescue the kids, Shanthi jumped into the water but also drowned

4 Apr 2026 6:35 pm
Bishop highlights Christians contribution to society, urges govt. to end discrimination

Telagathoti Joseph Rajarao expresses concern over the alleged erosion of Christian rights while participating in the Run for Jesus' rally organised by Federation of Churches and Christian Joint Forum

4 Apr 2026 6:33 pm
VMRDA pushes total digitisation of tourism with VISTA app

Authority Chairperson says integrated smart-ticketing system will eliminate queues and offer seamless access to parks, museums and tourist sites

4 Apr 2026 6:33 pm