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18 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

The deal struck in August anchors Japans push away from its postwar pacifism to forge security ties beyond its alliance with the U.S. to counter China

18 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
TVK not relying merely on road campaigns; massive peoples movement under way: Vijay

Though the responsibility for giving permission for poll campaigns rests with the ECI, the DMK government continues to exert pressure on the TVK candidates election campaign using some officials, Mr. Vijay claimed

18 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Unions allege about 750 polling officials in Ernakulam denied right to vote

Unions claim postal ballots were not ready when many of the polling officials reached their designated voter facilitation centres

18 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Vijay Deverakonda to work with Shouryuv of Hi Nanna fame

Produced by Vyra Entertainments, the upcoming Vijay Deverakonda-Shouryuv movie will have music from Hesham Abdul Wahab

18 Apr 2026 3:12 pm
Texprocil refutes United States Trade Representative allegations on Indian cotton textile sector

Responding to the ongoing Section 301 investigations, the Texprocil filed a submission on April 15 refuting the inclusion of Indias cotton textiles sector in both the investigations

18 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
PM Modi to address the nation tonight at 8:30 p.m.

The Prime Minister is expected to delve into the issue of the implementation of the womens quota and the happenings in Parliament

18 Apr 2026 3:05 pm
Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to judicial custody till April 30 in fourth sexual assault case

The court had earlier remanded Kharat in the custody of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in this case till April 18. The SIT is probing the cases of sexual assault and financial fraud registered against him

18 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Pakistan appoints Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach for Bangladesh Test tour, recalls Mohammad Abbas

Pakistan Cricket Board announces the squad which includes uncapped batters Abdullah Fazal, Azan Awais, all-rounder Amad Butt and wicketkeeper Ghazi Ghouri

18 Apr 2026 2:58 pm
PM Modi denying funds to T.N. but making frequent poll visits to State: Udhayanidhi

Funds were not forthcoming, but our rights were curtailed, the Deputy Chief Minister said, adding that attempts were being made to impose Hindi in the State

18 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Have to remove Mamata as Bengal CM, else Bangladeshi Muslims will snatch State from us: Himanta

Mamata Banerjee has earmarked the entire treasury of Bengal for Bangladeshi Muslim infiltrators. She sold this land to Bangladeshi Muslims for votes, says Assam CM

18 Apr 2026 2:38 pm
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK is just a mask for BJP, says Rahul Gandhi at Ponneri

There is no real AIADMK ... So when you see the AIADMK, its flag, its leaders, remember that they are controlled by Narendra Modi [Prime Minister] and Amit Shah [Union Home Minister] and are being used to attack Tamil history, culture, and language, Mr. Gandhi said

18 Apr 2026 2:33 pm
Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing U.S. of violating deal to reopen it

Iran warned that it would continue to block transit through the strait as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect

18 Apr 2026 2:31 pm
Ashok Ferreys homecoming | The Sri Lankan author on his new novel Hot Butter Cuttlefish

In his wry yet heartfelt new novelset entirely in Sri Lanka, the author useshumour to reflect on trauma

18 Apr 2026 2:14 pm
Upload orders, verdicts on the day they are passed: Bombay HC directs judges in Maharashtra, Goa

The move is expected to streamline the judicial process and provide litigants with immediate access to court rulings, reducing the lag between the pronouncement and the official availability of legal documents.

18 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Civil Securities case: U.S. SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose revised schedule

The SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to disclose an alleged bribery scheme tied to Indian state officials

18 Apr 2026 1:59 pm
Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls

Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges from him, an official

18 Apr 2026 1:59 pm
Watch: Why Dhurandhar - The Revenge Falls Apart | Frequently Made Mistakes Ep 20

Last week, I spoke about why every film needs a thread however invisible to guide the audience through the story. This week, we take that idea forward with a case study of Dhurandhar: The Revenge a film that struggles to hold its narrative together. What begins as a revenge story with a strong emotional core slowly gets tangled in multiple threads blending real-world events, fictional characters, and political messaging in a way that never fully aligns. In this episode, we break down how Dhu

18 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
'Godman' Kharat's close aide, wife die in car crash; Oppn leaders raise suspicion over incident

Opposition leaders, meanwhile, dubbed the incident unbelievable and wondered if it was orchestrated to ensure suppression of facts in the probe against Kharat

18 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
18 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
Chaos over student polls at DU's Gargi womens College amid allegations of misconduct, intimidation

According to SFI, the situation escalated after Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryan Mann arrived at the college, following which ABVP-affiliated individuals allegedly forced their way into the campus

18 Apr 2026 1:44 pm
Pakistan Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit

Syed Asim Munir, who was heading a high-level delegation to Iran, landed in Tehran on April 15, becoming the first foreign military leader to visit the country since a two-week ceasefire was agreed between Iran and the U.S. on April 8

18 Apr 2026 1:39 pm
30-year-old dies after being attacked by Indian gaur near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru

This is the third death in an attack by an Indian gaur in Chikkamagaluru district since February 2025

18 Apr 2026 1:36 pm
Scholarships: April 18, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

18 Apr 2026 1:31 pm
Why well-being matters as much as degrees

Todays students appear to understand that education divorced from purpose and well-being is neither sustainable nor meaningful

18 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated; victory of Opposition unity, says Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha.

18 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Rural summer camp Akkareya Angala launched for children in Mandya district of Karnataka

Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini said the primary objective of the camp is to encourage reading, writing, creative arts, and special games. The initiative aims to ensure that children from rural areas utilise their summer holidays in an enjoyable and productive manner

18 Apr 2026 1:20 pm
Inside Bengalurus upgraded HAL Aerospace Museum

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum has been unveiled following extensive modernisation.

18 Apr 2026 1:09 pm
Tamil Nadu election: Palaniswami accuses Sengottaiyan of being a DMK spy

Taking a dig at the former Minister in his home turf, from where he was elected eight times as an AIADMK candidate, Mr. Palaniswami alleged that the MLA had treated the people of the constituency like slaves and owed his electoral success to party functionaries and cadre, rather than personal merit

18 Apr 2026 1:06 pm
How to get refund from Bengaluru airport taxi driver for excess fare

Even if a passenger does not want to take up the issue with the cab driver at the time of payment of fare to avoid an argument, or if they were travelling alone at night, they can connect with the BIAL team later

18 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Kochi Corporation engineers report says Ro-Ro services viable if efficiently managed

Mayor had sought a report after councillors across both Opposition and Treasury benches criticised the manner in which the services, currently operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation, have been draining Corporations resources

18 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
Trains from Mangaluru to Subrahmanya Road being restored to regular schedule after completion of track maintenance work

The services of some trains were affected due to line and power blocks for track maintenance between Subrahmanya Road, Yedamangala, and Narimogaru sections

18 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight

Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Telegram.

18 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate

They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency nominee Ananthan Ayyasamy

18 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Mysuru-Belagavi Vishwamanava Express to get LHB coaches for more safety, comfort from April 26

The new coach composition will take effect from April 26 for departures from Mysuru, and April 27 from Belagavi

18 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
High Court order for FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case surprising, unwarranted: Gehlot

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claiming the Congress leader is a U.K. citizen

18 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated

18 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no reason to be thankful because he was arrested unjustly in the first place, says Suu Kyi

18 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Report

Over 80 smartphone models saw average price hikes of 15%, with a further 15%20% expected later

18 Apr 2026 12:44 pm
Wheelchairs, water pots donated to Mysuru city railway station

The wheelchairs will significantly assist elderly and differently-abled passengers, ensuring better accessibility and ease of movement

18 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
Watch reels with headphones on Chennai Metro Rail trains or cough up a fine

This move comes after an article in The Hindu, dated March 21 and titled, The growing nuisance of reels on loudspeakers in Chennai Metro trains

18 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Amid Nashik probe, TCS says no complaints received through internal channels

According to a preliminary probe, the company was not in receipt of any complaints, as being alleged, a statement said

18 Apr 2026 12:36 pm
Amravati sexual exploitation case: NCW calls for stricter action, content to be taken down

Ms. Rahatkar raised questions about the adequacy of legal provisions invoked and sought clarification on why more stringent sections have not been applied

18 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback

Indias IT ministry reviewed the proposal and is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones, UIDAI said in a statement to Reuters

18 Apr 2026 12:23 pm
Rahane ready to embrace the tough days for KKR

KKRs struggles were compounded by the absence of Cameron Greens bowling during the chase, despite his 79 anchoring the innings earlier

18 Apr 2026 12:22 pm