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RS chairman hails TN nuclear reactor's milestone moment, places scientists' contribution on record

The chairman said that the achievement advances India into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear programme, which uses plutonium in fast breeder reactors to generate more fuel than it consume

16 Apr 2026 2:42 pm
13% of households have no in-house toilet facilities: Telangana caste survey

18.8% of SCs and a very high 32.5% of STs reported no toilet facilities, exposing health and sanitation risks

16 Apr 2026 2:07 pm
Udhayanidhi, DMK candidates clad in black shirts, burn copy of Delimitation Bill in protest

Tamil Nadu will not remain a mute spectator to the central government's attempt to strip away our rights, says Udhayanidhi

16 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
IMD issues intense heatwave warning for several parts of Maharashtra

Hot and humid conditions likely in central Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha and Konkan over next few days

16 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
PIL against sale of liquor in tetra packs in UP; SC asks petitioner to approach authorities

Uttar Pradesh recently approved the new excise policy with several key changes, including the introduction of an e-lottery system for allocation of liquor and 'bhang' (cannabis) shops

16 Apr 2026 12:42 pm
Delimitation provisions in women's reservation amendment bill 'attack on democracy': Kerala opposition

The amendments also seek to increase the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850 from the current 543 to operationalise the womens reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise to be carried out based on the last published census

16 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Mumbai mad for luxury cars, No. 7 globally, only Asian city in top 10: Stratstone

Study shows citys digital interest in premium brands outpacing actual ownership in Indias financial capital

16 Apr 2026 10:58 am
Iran war oil shock as disruptive as Covid

The government is now drawing on its Covid playbook to cushion businesses and consumers hit by gas shortages and soaring oil bills

16 Apr 2026 8:51 am
Lucknow plant to make mobility more sustainable: Tata Motors

The countrys largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has marked a milestone with the rollout of the 10th-lakh commercial vehicle from its Lucknow facility, commemorating more than three-and-a-half decades of its presence in UP, the company said

15 Apr 2026 7:37 pm
Nara Lokesh appointed TDP national working president in major reshuffle

The party also announced new national and state committees, emphasising social justice, regional balance, and increased womens representation as it prepares for future electoral challenges

15 Apr 2026 6:15 pm
ED raids AAP MP Ashok Mittal, who replaced Chadha as RS deputy leader, in FEMA case

Searches at 10 locations, includes premises of Pagwara-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) , and two linked educational institutions -- Tetr College of Business and Masters Union College of Business -- located in Gurugram

15 Apr 2026 6:11 pm
Sumeet SSG partners Spencer India to modernise 1,756 ambulances

The ambulances will also be fitted with patented rescue and evacuation systems, oxygen delivery units for critical care, and PPE kits designed for rapid and safe emergency response.

15 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: J-K CM

they can say that delimitation will benefit us. However, under that delimitation, attempts were made to benefit a single party or its supporters, says Omar Abdullah

15 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
Delimitation: Stalin announces state-wide black flag protest on Thursday, says Centre will pay 'heavy price'

DMK reaching out to MPs across states to devise a coordinated strategy to counter to this grave danger, he said

15 Apr 2026 2:06 pm
Nitish Kumar era ends in Bihar, BJP's Samrat Chaudhary sworn in as Chief Minister

Samrat Chaudhary is the first BJP Chief Minister of Bihar, following the resignation of Nitish Kumar

15 Apr 2026 11:50 am
Mayawati bats for sub-quota for SC, ST, OBC women within 33% reservation

Parliament has moved forward on providing reservation to women in legislatures, no obstacles should be created in its implementation, says Mayawati

15 Apr 2026 11:39 am
Delimitation will trigger massive agitation in South if it leads to injustice: KTR warns

BRS leader reiterates unchanged party stand; comes as government eyes 850 Lok Sabha seats and womens quota bill from 2029

15 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Delimitation: TN Chief Minister Stalin convenes emergency meeting of DMK MPs

Meeting, to be held via video conference, would decide the party line to be followed in Parliament on delimitation

15 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Boiler blast at Vedanta plant in Chhattisgarh kills nine, injures 15

The injured were taken to a hospital in Raigarh, while authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

14 Apr 2026 7:51 pm
Delhi EV policy draft gets mixed reactions from industry

SIAM favours creating a more enabling environment and less of mandates

14 Apr 2026 7:37 pm
Samrat Chaudhary to take over as BJPs first Bihar CM, ending Nitish Kumar era

Chaudhary, the newly-elected leader of the NDA Legislative party in Bihar, will take over as Bihar Chief Minister on Wednesday

14 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihars first BJP chief minister

The development follows Nitish Kumars resignation earlier in the day after becoming a Rajya Sabha MP

14 Apr 2026 6:35 pm
Andhra Pradesh launches Indias first quantum reference facility in Amaravati

The initiative aims to build a sovereign quantum ecosystem, boost indigenous manufacturing, and position Amaravati as a global hub for quantum technologies

14 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
Kerala heatwave alert: CM warns of rising temperatures, issues safety advisory

The State Disaster Management Authority has issued a detailed advisory outlining precautions against heat-related illnesses, fire risks, and UV exposure.

14 Apr 2026 5:36 pm
HCG to add 1,000 beds over five years as cancer care demand rises

The company is focusing on Tier-II cities while also exploring mergers and acquisitions to drive growth

14 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Stalin cautions BJP over statewide agitation against delimitation move

Ahead of a special Parliament session on April 16, he accused the Centre of attempting to push a Constitutional amendment without consultation and during ongoing elections

14 Apr 2026 4:54 pm
Wonderla launches Terrea resort in Bengaluru, expands hospitality push

Backed by an 18 crore revamp, the resort offers experience-led stays with nature-inspired themes

14 Apr 2026 4:48 pm
AP is building deep-tech ecosystem, says CM Naidu

Indias first open access Quantum Reference facilities opened in Amaravati Quantum Valley

14 Apr 2026 4:47 pm
Nitish recommends cabinet dissolution before meeting Guv to resign as Bihar CM

Nitish Kumar informed his cabinet about his decision to dissolve the council of ministers before tendering his resignation as the CM to the governor, state minister Ram Kripal Yadav said

14 Apr 2026 2:27 pm
KaaMaa Technologies sees rising demand for campaign holograms after Vijay demo

The company is exploring multiple use cases for holograms including in public outreach, events, and enterprise communication

14 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
Tamil Nadu Polls: BJP unveils 27 promises

Entrepreneurship and startups feature prominently, with interest-free loans up to 15 lakh for 2,000 first-time youth entrepreneurs and additional incentives under the PM Surya Ghar scheme

14 Apr 2026 1:37 pm
Uttar Pradesh raises minimum wages across categories after Noida unrest

The revised rates will come into effect from April 1 retrospectively

14 Apr 2026 10:12 am
AP CM stresses speed of governance in push for deregulation reforms

He also proposed reforms such as third-party audits, easing forest regulations, replacing the National Building Code with state-specific laws, and granting lifetime validity for registrations.

13 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Supreme Court refuses to quash CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

However, the court granted him exemption from appearing before the trial court

13 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
AIADMK, BJP will make TN 'retrogressive', says Udhayanidhi

He said the DMK would launch the 8,000 coupon scheme for homemakers immediately after it formed the government

13 Apr 2026 2:29 pm
India to defend its case in the US Section 301 probes this week

New Delhi is of the view that USTR investigations into excess capacity and forced labour lack factual basis; government and industry to submit formal rebuttals by April 15 deadline

12 Apr 2026 8:03 pm
Pakistan used Chinese CCTV networks to access Indian assets for potential strikes

For nearlyh 3 months, ISI was getting live visual feeds and information from hacked CCTVs installed at key sites

12 Apr 2026 7:59 pm
Why renewed politicking over Amravati can be detrimental to the economic interests of Andhra Pradesh?

Why renewed politicking over Amravati can be detrimental to the economic interests of Andhra Pradesh?

12 Apr 2026 7:53 pm
West Asia crisis: Ludhiana handtool export units face labour, gas supply shortages, high input costs

Disruptions in the movement of oil and gas from Middle East countries have also led to an increase in the prices of raw materials such as steel, plastic and rubber

12 Apr 2026 5:54 pm
SC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal

On April 10, the top court had agreed to hear on April 13 a fresh plea along with pending ones challenging the freezing of electoral rolls by the Election Commission ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in West Bengal.

12 Apr 2026 12:43 pm
Delhi EV Policy: Electric 3-Wheelers Only by 2027, 2-Wheelers by 2028

The draft Delhi EV Policy 20262030 sets clear electrification targets for key vehicle segments, supported by a combination of subsidies, scrappage incentives and tax exemptions aimed at accelerating early adoption

11 Apr 2026 9:53 pm
Election Commission reverses Mittals DVAC posting, appoints him DGP, TN Armed Police

Change follows DMKs objections to Mittals appointment based on his past social media activity

11 Apr 2026 5:36 pm
'Ladakh' replaces 'Jammu and Kashmir' in Aadhaar records for UT residents

Updation of records carried out on the basis of PIN codes specific to Ladakh, instead of requiring each resident to individually visit Aadhaar centres, says release

11 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
No road tax, registration fees for electric vehicles priced up to 30 lakh till March 2030: Delhis draft EV policy

The draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, uploaded on the transport departments website, also proposes a 50% exemption for strong hybrid EVs

11 Apr 2026 11:25 am
Sun Pharma shares down 4 per cent on reports of overtures for US-based Organon

On reports of making a bid for Organon, Sun Pharma told BSE: the information set out in the article is speculative in nature and there is no material event/information that requires disclosure under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations.

10 Apr 2026 8:44 pm
AP CM Naidu asks Centre to expedite SrikakulamKakinada natural gas pipeline project

Chief Minister directs officials to promote use of PNG

10 Apr 2026 7:33 pm
Army clears Col Purohit for Brigadier rank after Tribunal stays retirement

Colonel Shrikant Purohit was acquitted of charges in Malegaon blast case last year

10 Apr 2026 6:33 pm
Vice president releases latest edition of Constitution in Sindhi

He emphasised that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but the living spirit of the nation, embodying its aspirations, safeguarding rights, and guiding democratic governance

10 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
Shimla records coldest April night in 46 years, temperature drops to 3.6C: IMD

The impact of continuous western disturbances has been visible across, with widespread rainfall and snowfall reported, particularly in higher altitude regions

10 Apr 2026 3:29 pm