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DMK has caused injustice to other Southern states: HDK

No evidence of drunk driving against Malayalam actor Maniyanpilla Raju in accident case: police report

Accident took place on February 5 when the actors car collided with a motorcycle, leaving two youths injured. The incident had sparked controvers

Loan app operators suspected behind youths disappearance in Vadakara

According to a complaint filed by the family, Vishnu Prakash, who went missing on April 13, had been under severe stress following repeated haras

Rajnath Singh offers prayers at Tiruchendur Subramanya Swami temple

TMC dismisses reports of I-PAC halting WB operations, Mamata says party to give jobs to staffers if needed

The sharp rebuttal from the ruling party came hours after reports surfaced that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), which has been clo

Dagadarthi airport set to be game-changer for Nellore, Prakasam districts, says MP

District Collector invites private participants to submit Request For Proposals by the end of April 2026

Wife and her lover arrested for mans murder

Watch: Constituency Files: South Tamil Nadu | From Land to Ballot

South Tamil Nadu is a region where identity, culture, and politics are deeply intertwined. From temple towns and agrarian belts to industrial clu

Death of fishermen off Beypore: boat inspected

Fisheries department officials and marine enforcement squad were part of the inspection carried out on Sunday

PMs address via official media a blatant violation of model code: M.A. Baby

CPI(M) general secretary says party has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of India

Talks about next CM in Congress premature, says Vellappally Natesan

SNDP Yogam leader says such discussions should take place only after election results are announced. He adds that competition for power in the Co

Doctors plaint flags lapses after newborn death in home delivery

She flagged what she describes as serious failures on the part of officials

We should all be partners in building an egalitarian society, CM tells people

Siddaramaiah urges them to believe in God but give up superstition

Replicate Annamayya districts water conservation model across Andhra Pradesh, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Announcing the appointment of the districts Collector as nodal officer for Jaladhara programme, the Chief Minister stresses the need for repairin

Teachers forum seeks key reforms, filling of vacancies in schools

Leaders urge the government to entrust works under the Mana Badi Mana Bhavishyathu programme to contractors, say that quality teaching will be p

Fake IAS case: District surgeon of Chikkamagaluru relieved; DC seeks report from medical college dean

Sivankutty slams Thiruvananthapuram Corporation over alleged failures in waste management

Minister alleges that the BJPs promise of a blueprint for the citys development within 40 days of coming to power was an eyewash, as there is no

VMC mulls bringing water from Andra reservoir to meet water needs of city

The Fort City needs around 47 million litres per day. However, the availability is said to be below 35 MLD during April and May months

Blue Origin achieves first landing of reused New Glenn rocket booster

The mission was key in showing that New Glenn, a 29-story heavy-lift rocket, has a reliable booster reuse capability and can compete with Elon Mu

20,000 fine imposed for unscientific waste management on firms in Wayanad

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Nanguneri constituency, a dry agrarian region with no dearth of caste issues

Since this dry agrarian region gets water from Manimuthar dam whenever the districts largest reservoir overflows, crop cultivation, mostly paddy

IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants win toss; opt to field against Punjab Kings

While Lucknow Super Giants made one change to its side, Punjab Kings are playing unchanged XI

Watch | UCC will be implemented in Bengal if BJP wins: JP Nadda

Visakhapatnam prepares for first international cruise departure

Special Investigation Team Formed in Ahmedabad Murder Case; Two Arrested

Ahmedabad, April 19: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established to investigate the murder of a 30-year-old man in the town of Dhandh

Rahul Gandhi to Present His Case in Dual Citizenship Matter at Allahabad High Court

Lucknow, April 19: In a significant development regarding the dual citizenship issue, Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha

Election officials seize 13 lakh in unaccounted cash in Vellore, Ranipet

Chennai Poll Canvas, Kancheepuram | Balancing heritage, industry & civic gaps

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for

India and South Korea Strengthen Ties Over the Past Ten Months

Seoul, April 19: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to visit India, where he will participate in a summit with Prime Minister Narendra M

Punjab BJP Leader Calls for Law Against Blasphemy Across All Religions

Chandigarh, April 19: Following the approval of a bill by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, which mandates severe penalties for disrespect tow

Dalit Youth Assaulted By Group In Kadapa

According to the victim, the assailants gagged him by stuffing cloth into his mouth, pinned him down, and repeatedly punched him in the face, lea

More Trouble for Mangli

Complaint against the singer seeks halt to playback offers until probe clears her name

Saints Criticize Opposition After Womens Reservation Bill Fails in Parliament

Ayodhya, April 19: Prominent saints and religious leaders in Ayodhya expressed strong reactions following the failure of the Womens Reservation B

LSG Wins Toss Against PBKS, Opts for Bowling in IPL 2026 Match

New Chandigarh, April 19: The 29th match of IPL 2026 is underway between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Maharaja Yadav

AICC-sponsored truce on Chief Ministership dispute in Kerala seems tenuous

Pro-Congress social media handles had mooted, lately, the possibility of top leaders holding the CLP leaders post, and, by extension, the office

Study reveals devastating financial burden on heart failure patients in India

The study, which appeared in Global Heart Journal, says that heart failure has become one of the most financially devastating illnesses, pushing

Manipur Home Minister Appeals to Withdraw Five-Day Shutdown for Peace

Imphal, April 19: Home Minister Govind Das Konthoujam has urged the withdrawal of the proposed five-day complete shutdown in the state. He called

What Will It Take To Make Kolkata Great Again? Sanjiv Goenka Explains

In an exclusive interview with NDTV Editor-in-Chief Rahul Kanwal on 'Walk the Talk', Industrialist Sanjiv Goenka called for one key measure to en

Karnataka: State policy & planning panel member moots performance driven governance policy

Karnataka is set to embrace a new era of governance. The State Policy and Planning Commission has presented a draft bill for performance-driven g

Rehabilitation promises return every election in Raniganj coal belt

Land subsidence, relocation concerns, and livelihood fears dominate electoral discourse in Raniganj coal belt

At least 14 dead in fireworks unit explosion in Virudhunagar

At least 14 workers were killed and six injured in a fire and explosion at a fireworks unit near Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu. Firefighters battled

'Factually Abused Quackery': Congress' dig at government FAQs on women's quota bill

The Congress party has criticized the government's release of Frequently Asked Questions on women's reservation. They called the FAQs 'Factually

From 3,000 tonnes of garbage to heritage landmark: 300-year-old Adikmet Stepwell restored in Hyderabads Osmania University

Varun Tej Back Home Post Surgery

Is under heavy medication and undergoing pain management

CPM activists demand inclusion of legislation for enhancement of reservation in the Ninth Schedule of the constitution

NMC Complaint Triggers Ragging Probe At KMC

The student had earlier emailed a complaint to the principal on April 16, but did not reveal names. With no resolution at the college level, the

Tamil Nadu election 2026: A four-cornered battle in Palladam constituency

As a hub of broiler chicken, equipping the Poultry Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (PDDL) of the Animal Husbandry Department at Panickampatti near

IPL 2026: KKRs Opening Pair Struggles with Just 144 Runs in 7 Innings

Kolkata, April 19: Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Tim Seiferts opening partnership has disappointed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fans in the Indian Pr

Rise in Layoffs Expected in Tech Sector Due to AI Trends by 2026

New Delhi, April 19: Global technology companies have seen a significant increase in layoffs during the first quarter of 2026, with 95 firms lett

HRD Minister Nara Lokesh announces Project Punarvika to support children fighting rare, crippling diseases

The initiative is to reach out to thousands of children across India who are silently enduring rare genetic conditions, desperately needing suppo

Himachal Pradesh: Fresh western disturbance likely; wet spell expected in high hills

The weather remained mainly dry in Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours since Saturday evening, with traces of snowfall in Koksar, 7.8 mm of r

Ministers come to Chief Ministers defence

Former Minister K.N. Rajanna had indicated that the Chief Minister had become helpless on the Muslim leadership issue

At Least 18 Killed In Massive Explosion At Virudhunagar Firecracker Unit

Over 100 labourers were reportedly engaged in work in the complex.

ED arrests businessman, raids Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner in PMLA case

The action is linked to a money laundering case against an alleged local criminal named Biswajit Podder alias Sona Pappu, who is booked in multip

IPL 2026, PBKS vs LSG LIVE: LSG Wins Toss and Opts To Bowl

PBKS, the only unbeaten side so far, have looked ominous this season with four wins from five matches, with one game against Kolkata Knight Rider

Deepika, Ranveer expecting second child

Baby due in September, same month Dua was born in 2024

Political Maneuvering Against Women: Awadhesh Prasads Strong Critique of the Government

Lucknow, April 19: Following the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation

'Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account': PM Modi in Medinipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged West Bengal voters to elect a BJP government. He promised direct benefits for farmers and accountability for t

DGP empanelment meeting for Tamil Nadu likely to be deferred again

The UPSC convenes meeting on April 23, State says the Chief Secretary and Home Secretary cannot attend since polling day for Assembly election

Cong Demands Implementation of Women's Quota Law, marches to BJP Office

Among those present were senior leaders, including All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba, Delhi Women's Congress chief Pushpa Singh and

Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts issue heatwave advisory

Eight drown in two separate incidents in State

DMK announces super six election promises for Chennai

Completing Metro Rail network extension works by 2028, 1,000 mini-buses and a world-class centre for AI among other promises announced by DMK ahe

Quote of the day by Stephenie Meyer: I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never Compelling words by the Twilight author that inspire hope beyond lifes shadows

Quote of the day: As literature continues to shape conversations around mental health, personal growth, and emotional resilience, voices like Ste

Next Round of India-US Trade Talks to Begin on April 20 in Washington D.C.

New Delhi, April 19: The next round of discussions regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States wil

Nutritionist Shares Easy Protein-Rich Foods You Can Add To Your Daily Diet For Better Health

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared a post on Instagram where she mentions how protein intake is a game changer for overall health and fitness.

NASA Surprised by the Brightness of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in New Night World Map

New Delhi, April 19: The American space agency NASA has released a new global map based on satellite imagery. This map illustrates how nighttime

Defeat of Constitution (Amendment) Bill a victory for democracy: Sunny Joseph

He says by using womens reservation as a front, the BJP was trying to increase the Lok Sabha seats in States ruled by it to guarantee an election

PM's Address Violated Model Code Of Conduct: CPI MP Alleges In Letter To CEC

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar alleges that PM Modi's address, delivered when the MCC is in force in five states, was political in nature and selective n

MP- Special Assembly Session To Pass Censure Motion Against Opposition For Defeating Women Quota Bill: CM Yadav

We are going to expose those who deprived women of their rights: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav

Woman rescued after suicide bid at IDL Lake in Kukatpally

Mahamastakabhisheka to be held in Karkala from February 18 to February 28, 2027

Leopard found dead after suspected territorial fight in Chittoor district

Indian Tanker Clears Hormuz as Two Vessels Turn Back After Firing

Crude oil tanker Desh Garima, with 31 Indian seafarers onboard, crossed the strategic waterway on April 18 and is expected to reach Mumbai on Apr

Elon Musk Honours Last Wish Of Teen, Whose Biggest Dream Was To Meet Him, Post Goes Viral

The thread spread quickly across X, with users calling it heartbreaking and beautiful and praising Musk for taking time to respond to each point.

Police to form Anti-Drug Committees in schools and colleges

SSC GD Constable Exam 2026: City Intimation Slip Released, Get Direct Link

The SSC GD Constable CBT exam will be held from April 27 to May 30, 2026, for 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs, Assam Rifles, and NCB posts.

Election Commission Issues Strict Guidelines on Social Media Use During Elections

New Delhi, April 19: The Election Commission of India has issued a stern warning regarding the dissemination of misinformation and fake content o

Fanny Angelina Hesse: the woman who changed microbiology with a kitchen jelly

No one imagined that a domestic ingredient could resolve a foundational problem. Fanny Angelina Hesses suggestion to replace gelatin with agar, c

South Korean President Lee Calls for Swift Appointment of Special Inspector General for Corruption Investigations

Seoul, April 19: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has reiterated his demand for the National Assembly to expedite the appointment of a Specia

Astroguide for Monday, April 20, 2026

Star: Rohini till 2.08 am (Tuesday)

Operation Octopus 2.0: 52 arrested, including 32 bank officials, in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown by Hyderabad Police

CM to open AHINDA meet in Hubballi

BJPs Kanniyakumari focus, TVKs entry unlikely to alter ground reality: S. Rajesh Kumar

Ajinkya Rahane Sets Unwanted IPL Record with Duck in 2026 Match

Kolkata, April 19: In the 28th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Nara Bhuvaneswari donates 76 lakh to Anna Canteens on hubby Naidus birthday

The amount will be used to serve meals free of cost in the 269 canteens across Andhra Pradesh on April 20

Attack on Sikhs in Italy Leaves Two Indians Dead

Rome, April 19: Two Indian nationals were shot dead in Covo, Italy. This tragic incident occurred as they were exiting a warehouse used as a plac

Hassan MP meets Union Minister, seeks upgradation of highway

Srisailam to celebrate Shankara Jayanthi on April 21

Vice-President to attend Central University convocation on Wednesday

C.P. Radhakrishnan who is the chief guest will deliver the convocation address