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Bowring Hospital wall collapse: Minister orders safety audit of allmedical education hospital buildings

Medical Education Minister Sharanprakash R. Patil said an inquiry into the incident has been initiated, headed by the Chief Engineer of the Publi

Move to reducing size of waterways opposed

Madras High Court clears the decks for the release of Dhruva Natchathiram

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy highlights the lack of structured financing in Tamil film industry

NGT urged to protect and preserve Ooty Race Course

Sensex Closes Lower by 582 Pts as High Crude Oil Prices Dent Investor Sentiment

The 50-share NSE Nifty dived 180.10 points or 0.74 per cent to end at 23,997.55

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Jal Shakti Dept Transfers Executive Engineer

JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government today ordered the transfer and posting of an Executive Engineer in the Jal Shakti Department. As

Godman Kharat Held in 8th Abuse Case, Sent to Jail as Remand Denied

The eighth case related to Kharat allegedly sexually exploiting a woman who had approached him in search of solutions to her family problems, acc

Ex-England Defender Ashley Young Announces Retirement From Football

Young played for the likes of Manchester United and Inter Milan, and has spent this season at second division Ipswich

Delhi weather: IMD issues Orange alert for NCR after heavy rain hits capital

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued an Orange alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of intense weather activity over the next few

Meet 15 startups in ISB DLabs I-HEAL fourth cohort tackling critical healthcare gaps

These 15 startups in I-HEALs fourth cohort are building for some of healthcares most persistent, overlooked gaps. From diagnostics to rehabilitat

Life after passing out from IIT: Techie shares cost of living alone in Pune, breaks down monthly budget and expenses

An IIT graduate and software engineer in Pune, Akash Varude, shared his monthly expenses, revealing rent as the largest cost at 24,000 for his 1B

Anakapalli Collector calls for Eagle Clubs in colleges, urges students to stay off drugs

District SP Tuhin Sinha said ganja transportation in the district was happening mainly through railway routes in Narsipatnam and Yelamanchili man

Exfinity Venture Partners partially exits CloudSEK with 13X returns

The exit was facilitated as a part of a secondary sale to the cybersecurity platforms existing investors.

Five Accounts Officers Transferred In Jammu District

JAMMU, Apr 30: The Directorate of Accounts and Treasuries Jammu has ordered the transfer and posting of five Accounts Officers in Jammu District.

IPL 2026 | MI batting coach Pollard not ready to throw in the towel yet

U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of makin

Flower shower by dolls draws crowds during Chithirai festival

Gujarat Police Ranks Third Nationwide In Recovery Of Stolen Mobile Phones

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Gujarat has achieved remarkable success at the n

Atmosphere Of Fear: Axis My India On Why It's Not Sharing Bengal Poll Data

They will not tell you at all. They look at the camera people and then there will be trouble... There is such an atmosphere of fear, Pradeep Gupt

Study highlights role of timely nutrition support in improving TB care

The findings underscore the need to improve the efficiency of existing interventions, as these could play a critical role in reducing mortality a

One More Child Dies After Snake Bite In Kerala

The girl child attempted to retrieve the ball rolled near a burrow where an Indian spectacled cobra was hiding, she was bitten by the snake.

'LANDMARK package in ATF history': DOJ moves to roll back gun rules, declares sweeping changes

MJP Gurukulam schools secure second rank in AP SSC 2026 with 96.02% pass percentage

MJP Gurukulam schools, run for Backward Classes students, secured second rank in AP SSC 2026 with a 96.02% pass percentage; 30 of 100 schools sco

Telangana logs 46C on third consecutive day; hot temperatures may persist

IMD forecasts thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds in four districts for Friday

Festival of faith and livelihood

Evening news wrap: SC asks Centre to consider abortion beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors; & more

Vietnam President Lam to visit India next week to fortify ties amid rising regional tensions

To Lam will lead a high-level delegation of ministers and top executives during his state visit to India from May 5 to 7

Airfare hike of 10,000 for Haj pilgrims draws criticism

A circular issued on April 28 has directed all Haj pilgrims to make an additional payment of 10,000 by May 15, regardless of their point of depar

Engineer Rashid Meets Ailing Father In Srinagar Hospital During Interim Bail

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Thursday arrived here to meet his ailing father after the Delhi High Court grant

Kharat sent to judicial custody till May 12 in 8th sexual exploitation case

On April 29, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Nashik police filed an application seeking Kharats custody in the eighth case

Manushyan: Second single from Patriot featuring vocals by Mammootty out

Composed by Sushin Shyam, the veteran actor is joined by Shakthisree Gopalan for the track penned by Vinayak Sasikumar

Country took long leap in all sectors under Modis leadership in last decade: Nadda

CHANDIGARH, Apr 30: Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Thursday said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taken

Bengaluru airport handled 44.47 million passengers during FY 202526

India, Italy to boost defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware, a move

ObjectWin India Rebrands as FornaxTech; Focuses on AI-Led Transformation and GCC-Driven Global Delivery

Jashvik Capital Expands Futura Medtech Platform with Strategic Investment in Rivarp Medical

Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q4 and Full-year FY26

KD: The Devil movie review: Prem, Dhruva Sarja offer a fan service thats just about watchable

With a semblance of story and a decent character arc for the protagonist, KD, starring Dhruva Sarja and directed by Prem, is aimed at lovers of l

UAE introduces new worker housing rules with better facilities, hygiene standards

The UAE is upgrading worker living conditions. New rules ensure free internet access for all. Larger housing communities will get medical support

Bouquets and brickbats: BJP welcomes ex-minister Kadu as ally

Bacchu Kadu joins Maharashtra's ruling alliance with Shiv Sena. The BJP welcomed him but pointed out his history of changing political sides. Kad

Centre clears appointment of former Punjab and Haryana HC Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as NCLT President

Delhi HC said the plea against NCLT acting president appointment is infructuous

Pakistan's deepening water crisis sparks national security alarm as mismanagement, scarcity threaten future

Pakistan faces a severe water crisis due to scarcity and mismanagement. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal unveiled a national strategy. It focuses on

Luxury brand Tory Burch does a Roastery Coffee Shop takeover in Delhi

Check out The Romy Cafe at Roastery Coffee House in Delhi

Unchosen series review: Asa Butterfield is trapped in the sluggish cult thriller

Despite the excellent cast, this supposed psychological white-knuckler plods along to its ludicrous conclusion

HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of The Book of Daily Brilliance:111 Days to Transformation by Pamela Puja Kirpalani

Indias Quality Leap: IFQM Leads CXO Study Mission to Japan with JUSE

Gokula Education Foundation (Medical) Launches RISM, a Globally Aligned STEM and Management University Focused on AI, Aerospace and Future-Ready Skills

From Classrooms to Boardrooms: How Student Clubs Shape Professional Growth at IPE

Empowering Viksit Bharat 2047: IPEs Six Decades of Transformative Education and Inclusive Impact

Inside the VBA Model Powering a U.S.-Mexico EV Charging Rollout

Delhi High Court issues notice in textbook delay contempt plea; Govt assures supply before summer break

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a contempt petition concerning the delayed supply of textbooks to students in government schools. The c

New Chapter In Hormuz Amid US' Shameful Failure: Mojtaba's Dig At Trump

New Chapter In Hormuz Amid US' Shameful Failure: Mojtaba's Dig At Trump

US stock market futures today: Why are Dow Jones and S&P 500 in red while Nasdaq turns green today? Dow drops 280 points as oil tops $120 can AI spending offset rising inflation fears and Fed uncertainty?

Why are Dow Jones and S&P 500 in red while Nasdaq turns green today? The US stock market futures today are sending a sharp, layered signal. The D

Medical Superintendent GMC Anantnag Attached To DHSK; Dr Bilal Mashraf Banday Appointed New Superintendent

ANANTNAG, Apr 30: The Health & Medical Education Department has ordered a reshuffle in the administration of Government Medical College (GMC) Ana

Amazon rides AI growth wave; ultra-fast delivery surges in India

Amazons profit rose 77% to $30.3 billion, boosted by AWS, which drives about 60% of earnings. Heavy AI investment and chip growth support strong

Exit Poll Live Updates: Today's Chanakya Numbers For Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam

Exit Poll Results 2026: The actual results will be declared after votes are counted on May 4.

Kharge Optimistic On Five-state Poll Prospects

In Kerala, Kharge noted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is expected to secure a majority. Our workers and leaders on the grou

Tamil Nadu Political Leaders Extend May Day Greetings

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin assured that the DMK will forever stand as a true ally to the working class.

Rain, Hail Bring Relief From Heat To Delhi-NCR

Rain, Hail Bring Relief From Heat To Delhi-NCR

Security Alert In Nagpur After Letter Claims Radioactive Threat At RSS Headquarters, Other Places

NAGPUR, Apr 30: A high-security alert has been sounded across Nagpur after an anonymous letter claimed that radioactive material had been planted

Mysore Sandal Soap Clocks Rs 2,016-Crore Turnover After Tamannaah Bhatia Row

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the performance as a result of strong governance and strategic direction in a post on X.

JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini Sexually Abused 'Brown Boy Indian', Threatened His Career

JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini is alleged to have sexually abused and harassed a junior colleague, according to a lawsuit filed.

UAE announces Eid Al Adha school break from May 25 to 29

UAE schools will observe a five-day Eid Al Adha break from May 25 to May 29, offering students and staff a pause before the final assessment phas

AP Cabinet Clears Key Decisions on Jobs, Infrastructure and Investments

Meeting chaired by N. Chandrababu Naidu approves over 20 agenda items, including port funding, Amaravati development, and policy reforms

J&K CM Chairs Jammu Cabinet Meet Ahead of Darbar Move

This was the last cabinet meeting chaired by Abdullah in Jammu before moving offices to the summer capital, Srinagar.

Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis; Govt Secures 37 Lac Ton Urea Imports for Kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

As temperature soar, Telangana Power Minister wants advanced plans to avoid interruptions

Usage of air conditioners and coolers at homes and offices, and increase in demand for agricultural purposes pushes demand for electricity

Amit Shah In Ladakh To Attend First-Ever Exposition Of Buddha Relics In India

LEH, Apr 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday to attend the first-ever international exposition of holy relics of Lord

Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to protect nuclear, missile capabilities as Trump pushes deal; flags new phase in Gulf

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared the nation will protect its nuclear and missile programs. He also announced a new era for the Per

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation making all possible interventions to address drinking water scarcity: Mayor Rajesh

He says that a lasting solution to the problem can be found only through a major drinking water supply project with the cooperation of the State

Wedding turns deadly: 140 chickens allegedly die due to DJ noise in UPs Sultanpur, police launch probe

A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a police complaint. He claims 140 chickens died at his farm on April 25. The owner al

Watch: A look at political defections in India

In this week on Talking Politics, we take a look at the long history of defections in India and what it says about Indian politicsl with special

'Our homes smell like a sewer': Janakpuri residents say black water has flowed from taps for five months

West Delhi's Janakpuri faces a severe water contamination crisis, with residents enduring foul-smelling tap water for five months. This has led t

Over 20 workers injured as mini-van overturns in Erode district

Indian-origin woman, among 3 activists, fined for staging pro-Palestine protest in Singapore

Court emphasises the responsibility of organisers to be aware of restricted areas, amidst growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine confl

Speeding Up Your Bookings: Why Goibibo is a Faster Alternative to the IRCTC App

Planning train travel in India often begins with IRCTC ticket booking, but many users quickly realize that the process can sometimes feel slower

India finds $800 billion silver lining as conflict clouds gather

With an eye on the future, India is set to welcome a massive $800 billion wave of capital investment over the upcoming five years. The current ge

Watch: If Mallikarjun Kharge becomes CM, we would all welcome it: G. Parameshwara

AP Dwcra Groups Lead Others In Country With Rs 15,917 cr Savings

AP women are surging ahead of others in share marketing investments. Compared to March 2021, the Demat accounts in October 2025 have recorded a 2

Ready To Study Abroad? Follow This Step-By-Step Application Roadmap

Study Abroad: Indian students seeking to study abroad should first choose a course and country based on education quality and career prospects.

Moondram Pirai on OTT: Kamal Haasan-Sridevis Tamil classic now gets a remastered release

Directed by late legendary director Balu Mahendra, the romance drama is considered one of the greatest Tamil films of all time

Vaishnaw Flags Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, Promises Rail Link To Uri

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vais

Gujarat High Court, after attire remarks in court, asks IIT Gandhinagar to show sympathy to suspended student

Court flags proportionality in disciplinary action, suggests consensus; earlier remarks on attire noted

Woman succumbs to accidental gunshot injuries in Namakkal; son faces murder charge

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

The United States is forming an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices are surging as the vital waterway remai

Oil price shock from West Asia conflict accelerating shift to renewables: UN

Fossil fuel advocates have unwillingly given a boost to renewable energy as the war in the Middle East has triggered an oil price shock, UN clima

Jio Emerges as Undisputed 5G Network Leader in Warangal

Across Warangals key hotspotsKakatiya University, NIT Warangal, and the Railway StationJio achieved 100% call setup success with zero call drops.

Swiggys riders in cool jackets? Whats really going on amid summer heatwave

Swiggy is providing delivery partners with special cooling vests. These vests help riders manage extreme heat during deliveries. The initiative u

A new apprenticeship programme at Wayanads Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary

Inside the School of Ecological Nurturance apprenticeship atGurukulaBotanical Sanctuary in Wayanad, the forest teaches lessons on how to live