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Fire engulfs over 100 jhuggies in Delhi's Shakur Basti; no casualties

A massive fire engulfed over 100 shanties in Delhi's Shakur Basti area late Friday night. The blaze spread rapidly across a two-acre area. Firefi

Kohli Creates Record, First Batter to Hit 800 Fours in IPL

Kohli now has 807 boundaries in 274 IPL matches, the most by any batter in the tournaments history

Palace on Wheels to Run in May for First Time

Jaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): In a first in its 45-year history, the luxury train Palace on Wheels will operate in the peak summer month of M

Democratic Senators Demand GAO Investigation into U.S. Immigration Policies

Washington, April 25: A heated debate over immigration policy in the United States has prompted leading Democratic senators to raise serious conc

West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: There is panic in the BJP camp, says TMC Abhishek Banerjee

Should be held like Phase 1: BJP's Tapas Roy urges ECI ahead of Phase 2 voting

My Best Innings So Far in This IPL: RCB's Devdutt Padikkal

The left-hander described the innings as his finest effort in the tournament so far

Kuwait says drones coming from Iraq target border posts

Kuwait reported drone attacks from Iraq hitting border posts. The incident caused material damage but no injuries. Iraq has launched an investiga

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Face Challenge to Halt Punjab Kings Winning Streak

New Delhi, April 25: The 35th match of IPL 2026 is set to take place on Sunday at 3:30 PM, featuring Delhi Capitals (DC) against Punjab Kings (PB

Tragic Road Accident in Mau Claims Five Lives

Mau, April 25: A devastating road accident occurred late Saturday night in Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of five individua

Prince Harry Says Will 'Always Be Part Of Royal Family'

Britain's Prince Harry on Friday insisted that he would always be part of the royal family despite a public rift, in an interview in...

Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra meets US energy secretary

India and the United States have discussed strengthening their energy partnership, including cooperation in nuclear power, coal gasification and

Panchayati Raj Day Awareness Drive Held in Udaipur

Udaipur, April 25 (Udaipur Kiran): A Panchayati Raj Day awareness programme was organised by the National Service Scheme under Sai Tirupati Unive

Trump Spokeswoman Announces Maternity Leave, No Stand-In Named

Combative White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Friday she will be going on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her second child but...

Maharashtra Government employees strike called off after meeting with CM Fadnavis

The strike had affected operations at District Collectorates, Treasury Offices, the GST Department, RTOs, Irrigation and Agriculture offices, and

Anthropic Says Google To Pump $40 Billion Into AI Startup

The investment builds on a partnership in which Anthropic will use custom Google chips and cloud computing services to power its technology.

UK Board Class 10, 12 results 2026: Check ways to download scorecard from Digilocker, alternate sites if ubse.uk.gov.in not working

Uttarakhand Board Result 2026 DigiLocker: UK board Class 10 and 12 results are set for declaration today. Students can check their marksheets on

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli creates record, first batter to hit 800 boundaries, third batter to smash 300 sixes

Virat Kohli now has 807 boundaries to his name in 274 IPL matches, the most by any batter. He is well clear of the second-placed Shikhar Dhawan o

'Don't Leave Me': Lebanese Journalist Recounts Colleague's Words After Israeli Strike

The women journalists pulled over and got out of the car, hunkering down on the side of the road as a drone remained in the sky overhead.

Four Arrested in Mumbai for Attempting to Sell Ivory Worth 3.5 Crore

Mumbai, April 25: In a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Chembur police in Mumbai have arrested four individuals who were attemp

US says two killed in boat strike as toll climbs over 180

The US military has said it killed two people in a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific, as part of its ongoing c

Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCentury

A recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply intert

Jana Nayagan: Editor Pradeep E. Ragav Suspended Over Negligence

Many supporters called for strict legal action against those involved in the piracy.

Kazakhstans digital leap: How Central Asias tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTech

Kazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance, conn

US guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta intercepts Iranian-flagged ship: CENTCOM

US naval forces have intercepted an Iranian-flagged ship. This action is part of a wider US strategy to enforce a maritime blockade against Iran.

Karnataka CET row: Brahmin students told to remove Janeu, Kalawa; couldnt write exam properly, says student

Students taking the Common Entrance Test in Bengaluru reported being forced to remove sacred religious threads. This incident occurred at a colle

Businesses Spend Up To $4 Million To Cross Panama Canal Amid Hormuz Chokehold

The average price to cross through the canal ranges between $300,000 and $400,000 depending on the vessel.

Proposed Bill in the U.S. Seeks to Suspend H-1B Visa for Three Years

Washington, April 25: A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill proposing a three-year suspension of H-1B visa issuance and reforms t

TGSRTC Resume Bus Services after 3-Day Strike, Relief for Passengers

The MGBS, JBS and other busy bus stations in twin cities teemed with passengers since morning to reach their destinations

Spain is 'reliable' NATO member, PM Sanchez says after reported US ouster threat

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez affirmed his nation's reliability within NATO. This comes after reports suggested the United States consider

Melania Trump Is Growing White House Honey Program With New Beehive

The White House uses the clover honey its bees produce to prepare meals, as official gifts from the president and first lady, and in donations to

U.S. Congress Debates Critical Minerals Amid Rising Concerns Over Chinas Dominance

Washington, April 25: The U.S. Congress is experiencing sharp political divisions over the need to secure the supply of critical minerals. Lawmak

'Had minor medical issue...': Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

RCB vs GT: Shubman Gill's Big Remark On Virat Kohli Getting Dropped On 0

Shubman Gill did not shy away from pinpointing where the game slipped for the Gujarat Titans after their five-wicket defeat against the Royal Cha

Gujarat Titans Presser Turns Into Kohli Fan Club, Epic Interaction Follows

All Gujarat Titans assistant coach Vijay Dahiya spoke about was Virat Kohli after the RCB star's 81-run knock earned his team a prized victory on

Watch: Little Girl's Heartfelt Salute To CISF Jawan Wins Hearts Online

According to the CISF, the interaction stood out as a powerful reminder of the bond between citizens and security forces.

Fire Breaks Out in Punjabi Bagh and Laxmi Nagar, Firefighters Successfully Contain Blaze

New Delhi, April 25: A fire erupted in the Shakur Basti area of Punjabi Bagh and the Laxmi Nagar J Extension in East Delhi on Saturday, causing p

2nd Time He Has Done That: Virat Kohli In Absolute Awe Of RCB Teammate

Virat Kohli, who was dropped on 0 by Washington Sundar, pulled one of his vintage knocks out of the hat, scoring 81 off just 44 balls to anchor R

US Middle School Students Stop Bus From Crashing After Driver Blacks Out

The bus driver had an asthma attack, she reached for her medication but blacked out before she could get it.

China's DeepSeek Rolls Out a Long-Anticipated Update of Its AI Model

Some industry analysts had expected the new model to arrive more than two months earlier at the start of the Lunar New Year .

US-Iran war: Negotiators in Islamabad, divide in Tehran; Analysts flag fractured top brass

US-Iran war news: A US think tank reports internal power struggles within Iran's leadership. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have prevaile

Israeli Strikes Kill Six in Lebanon: Health Ministry

The Israeli army said all six people killed in Bint Jbeil were fighters with pro-Iran armed group Hezbollah

Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades, US legal adviser says

America's top lawyer claims President Trump's actions against Iran were in self-defense. He states the bombing campaign was not a new war but a c

Iran Says No Direct Talks with US in Islamabad are Planned

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders, amid efforts t

RCB Climbs to Second Place After Victory Over GT in IPL 2026

Bengaluru, April 25: The 34th match of IPL 2026 took place on Friday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) again

Woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister wanted to trigger a stampede, claims complainant

The Hindu has accessed the four-page complaint written by a young woman to the Mumbai Police

Ukrainians Thought They Had Reduced Risks At Chernobyl. Then Russia Invaded

Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world's worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radia

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals to counter China reliance

America and the European Union are boosting cooperation on vital minerals. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China for materials esse

Palestinians To Vote In 1st Elections In 20 Years

Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, m

Faridabad Man Fined Rs 1,000 For Tying Dog In Scorching Sun

The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 under Section 11 of Cruelty to Animal Act and a fine of Rs 1,000 under Section 429 of IPC.

U.S. Government Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Pakistani National for Concealing Crimes

Washington, April 25: The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of a man born in Pakistan. This indivi

UP Weather Today: Check latest forecast for Prayagraj, Lucknow and other places as 8 cities in the state rank among Indias hottest

Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Prayagraj exceeding 45C and eight cities ranking among the nation's hottest. The India Mete

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Jhumka Selfie Goes Viral, Wins Hearts Online

In a selfie shared on X, the Italian Prime Minister was seen dressed in a winter outfit, wearing a charcoal blazer paired with a beige knit.

Cannot force a minor to carry pregnancy, says SC

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade, Targets Chinese Refinery

Washington, April 25: The United States has imposed sanctions on a refinery located in China and several vessels linked to Irans oil trade. This

Israeli PM Netanyahu says begun process to achieve peace between Israel, Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a three-week ceasefire extension. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah is attempting to disrupt peace

To prevent mischief, no leave for medicos during NEET

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in the startup, which has managed to stand out

Core member Sandeep Pathaks exit from AAP hits party the most

Airlines Struggle Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices in the U.S.

Washington, April 25: Tensions related to Iran are causing a rapid increase in jet fuel prices, significantly impacting American airlines. Many c

Only Five Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz in 24 Hours

The Iranian-flagged oil products tanker Niki, which is subject to U.S. sanctions, was among the few vessels that sailed out of the strait with no

AI-powered R&D platform for consumer products; Demand for AI talent spikes in India

Deeptech startup Bettrlabs is digitising product development for consumer brands, helping them move from idea to formulation faster without inves

Jewish proverb of the day: He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good Life lessons on patience, struggle, hope and why tough times matter

This Jewish proverb teaches that life has both bad and good times. It says you must stay strong during problems to see happiness later. The messa

AP SSC Results 2026: Are scorecards releasing today on bse.ap.gov? Here's the update students and parents shouldn't miss

AP 10th Class Results 2026 Date and Time: The results of BSE AP SSC 2026 are not being released today, the School Education Department, Andhra Pr

Our Ganga clean, can he do the same in Yamuna, asks Didi

On a boat ride, PM Modi says Ganga flows through the soul of Bengal

Calcutta HC changes ECs 48-hour ban order on bike movement to 12 hours

Trump to discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

President Donald Trump will meet with King Charles next week in Washington. They plan to discuss Iran, NATO, and the United Kingdom's digital ser

Turnout increases in Tamil Nadu followed spatial patterns

While the SIRs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters c

US-Iran war: Tehran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, says Donald Trump

Iran is preparing an offer to meet United States demands. Peace talks are anticipated to restart in Pakistan soon. United States envoys will trav

UP: Massive Fire at Kanpur Garage Doused; No Casualties

Fire tenders reached the spot immediately after receiving information at the control room and successfully doused the blaze

250 Indian Jews from NE Region Reach Israel; 1,200 More to Reach by Year End

The Bnei Menashe community, which lives in parts of Manipur and Mizoram, claims descent from the biblical tribe of Manasseh, and has been slowly

Reigning Two-Time Champ Carlos Alcaraz Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

US Announces Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duty on Solar Cells from India

It has been alleged that solar cells from India are being sold in the US below the fair value

Sudharsan's Hundred Leads GT to 205/3 Against RCB

Sudharsan got to his hundred with a single off Suyah but could not build on it further, giving a rather tame return catch to Josh Hazlewood.

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group

The league said the move was part of a wider pattern of increasingly systematic curbs on civil society and on free and independent voices

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no direct talks with U.S. in Islamabad planned

Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Pakistani officials and Iran would convey messages between the delegations

India pitches for wider financial sector engagement with Africa

Ahead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials urged deeper engagement with African financial institutions and enhanced insurance for projects

20 Years On, No One On Trial For Malegaon Blasts That Killed 31

The state's inability to reconcile the conflicting investigations of the ATS and the NIA has resulted in a collapse of the case.

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking, The universe may have come from nothing but where did that nothing itself arise from? What begins from nothing still dares to become everything a quiet philosophy of hope, life lessons, and human becoming

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Over 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with the Big Bang theoryyet scientists still debate how noth

Donald Trumps first White House Correspondents Dinner as President sparks tension, protests & global spotlight

The White House Correspondents Dinner is getting attention as Donald Trump plans to attend. Many people are talking about media tension, press fr

U.S. won't renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers: Bessent

Bessents statements come as the world is on edge over the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, and global energy markets have been ensnarled by the closure

LIVE: Trump Sends Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad for Iran Talks

The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Horm

Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes despite ceasefire extension with Lebanon

Fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. This occurs despite a recent announcement of a three-week ceasefire extension.

No Iran-US talks planned during Araghchi's Pakistan visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry says

Iran's Foreign Ministry has clarified that no talks are scheduled with the United States in Islamabad. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Paki

US sanctions China refinery, Iran shadow fleet ahead of talks in Pakistan

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on a Chinese refinery and a network of shipping firms for transporting I

Morning Digest: Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran; three killed in Kuki-Naga conflict in Manipur, and more

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'One little half sentence' & ridiculous SC ruling on tariffs could have saved US $159 billion, says Trump

President Donald Trump has strongly criticized a recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding tariffs. He stated the ruling could lead t

Delhi CM Issues Strict Guidelines for Schools Amid Severe Heat Wave

New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has mandated all schools to submit their compliance reports to the Directorate of Education

Campus Beats Returns: A Deep Dive into Shantanu and Shrutis Intense Love Triangle

Mumbai, April 25: Actor Shantanu Maheshwaris much-anticipated dance-drama series, Campus Beats, is set to make a comeback on OTT platforms for it

India and Egypt Hold First Naval Staff Talks to Strengthen Maritime Defense Relations

Cairo, April 25: The Ministry of Defense announced that India and Egypt held their inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks (NNST) in Cairo. This signi