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Womens Participation is Essential for Democracy: Neeraj Kumar

Patna, April 18: Neeraj Kumar, spokesperson for the Janata Dal (United), criticized opposition parties for the failure to pass the Womens Reserva

Indian Cabinet Approves Extension of PMGSY-III with New Budget of 83,977 Crore

New Delhi, April 18: The Indian Cabinet has approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III) until March 2028. This dec

Union Cabinet approves 2% increase in Dearness Allowance

This increase is based on the recommendation of the Seventh Central Pay Commission

Kerala urges caution over contaminated ice as temperatures soar, steps up food safety checks

Kerala Health Minister says that in view of rising temperatures, Food Safety department has intensified special inspections focusing on drinking

Paripadi: Actor-director Joju George announces his second directorial venture

The film, produced by Venu Kunnampilly, will have music by Tamil composer Yuvan Shankar Raja

AMFI spent nearly 90% of investor awareness fund on digital media campaign

AMFI is registered as a Section 8 company or a non-profit organisation with the MCA, and it is mandated that they file their annual returns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Address the Nation Tonight at 8:30 PM

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8:30 PM. Earlier in the day, leaders from all parties held a

Chief Minister N. Chandra Babu Naidu launches a national-level campaign against Opposition for defeating Constitution Amendment Bill

The Opposition parties defeated the bill citing adverse impact on small States, South and North Eastern States despite promise by Narendra Modi f

Govt approves Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with sovereign guarantee of 12,980 crore

The pool would cover all maritime risks like Hull and Machinery, Cargo, Protection and Indemnity and War risk

Telangana Transport Minister raises concerns over rise in fatal road accidents

DMK Leader Regupati S. Celebrates Victory as Womens Reservation Bill Fails to Pass

Pudukkottai, April 18: DMK leader Regupati S. has hailed the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill, linked to the 131st constitutional amendment

Central Government Employees to Receive 2% Hike in Dearness Allowance

New Delhi, April 18: In a significant development, the Central Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in the De

Two child marriages averted in Koppal

District Child Protection Officer Sindhu Angadi urged people to prioritise education and well-being of children

Smriti Irani Criticizes Congress for Neglecting Womens Rights

New Delhi, April 18: Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including former Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani, held a p

BECIL and CDAC Forge Key Agreement to Boost AI, 5G, and Cloud Technologies

New Delhi, April 18: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday that the government-owned company Broadcast Engineering C

Indian Womens Hockey Team Makes Strong Comeback, Ends Series Against Argentina 2-2

Buenos Aires, April 18: The Indian womens hockey team concluded their four-match tour against Argentina with a 2-2 draw. After a challenging star

Silicon Beach Program launches Base Camp platform for companies to set up nano-GCCs, satellite offices in coastal Karnataka

Base Camp will be the single point co-ordination platform for companies to set up nano-Global Capacity Centres (GCCs), satellite offices in coast

Tribal man dies after consuming arishtam in Keralas Wayanad; probe launched

Hospital authorities reportedly indicated that excessive alcohol consumption, along with the intake of arishtam, might have caused complications

Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharmas record to become Indias leading run-scorer in T20Is

In men's T20Is, the record belongs to Pakistan's Babar Azam, with 4,596 runs from 136 innings

BPCL Announces Massive Recruitment for 250 Positions Starting Today

New Delhi, April 18: A golden opportunity has emerged for job seekers waiting for vacancies at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The c

Festive Procession of Goddess Ganga Begins Ahead of Akshay Tritiya

Uttarkashi, April 18: The auspicious Char Dham Yatra, one of the holiest pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma, has commenced. On Akshay Tritiya, which f

Watch: The Hindu Editorial: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to pass after falling short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 votes in favour an

Pak Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18: Pakistans Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has concluded his three-day visit to Iran as part of Islamabad

Meeting of Group of Ministers to Address West Asia Crisis, Chaired by Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, April 18: The government will convene a meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) today to discuss the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Sche

IPL 2026: DC Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl First Against RCB

Bengaluru, April 18: The 26th match of IPL 2026 is underway at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the De

Mahua, Feni make UK debut as Indian heritage drinks

LONDON, Apr 18:Traditional tribal spirit Mahua and Goan Feni are making their debut in the UK market as part of a new range of Indian heritage sp

Sri Lanka sees drop in tourist arrivals in March due to West Asia war

COLOMBO, Apr 18: Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka fell significantly in March due to the war in West Asia, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authori

Redmi K Pad 2 Specifications Leaked Ahead of Launch Event

Mumbai, April 18: The Redmi K Pad 2 is set to be unveiled by Xiaomi at its launch event on April 21. While the company has teased the tablets des

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt hold 3rd consultative meeting in Antalya

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in key areas of mut

PCOD To Fibroids: Increased Prevalence Of Reproductive Disorders In Women

Though being separate gynaecological conditions, PCOD and fibroids feature similar mechanisms of interaction and metabolism of estrogens.

Shubman Gill Takes the Lead in IPL 2026 Orange Cap Race with 251 Runs

Ahmedabad, April 18: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has surged to the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard in IPL 2026. Following a match-winni

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Both the teams are playing an unchanged XI

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

Central Government Employees to Receive 2% DA Hike, Now at 60%

Mumbai, April 18: Central government employees have received encouraging news as the government announces a 2% increase in the dearness allowance

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

Pixel Glow: Pixel 11 Series May Feature Innovative RGB Notification Lights

Mumbai, April 18: Google appears to be developing an intriguing hardware enhancement for the Pixel 11 series. A new feature identified in Android

BigMe Unveils HiBreak Dual: A Unique Smartphone with E-Ink and LCD Displays

Mumbai, April 18: BigMe, a brand from China known for its innovative color E-Ink screen products, has launched a new smartphone called the HiBrea

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

The Bitter Benefits of Neem: A Natural Shield for Liver Health

New Delhi, April 18: In todays fast-paced and irregular lifestyle, liver health faces significant threats. Unhealthy fried foods, erratic eating

First Batch Of 431 Haj Pilgrims Leaves From J&K; CM Omar Sees Them Off At Airport

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: The first batch of 431 Haj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir left for Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saw

IPL Live DC Vs RCB: Delhi Capitals Elect to Bowl

Bannerghatta Zoo Welcomes 4 Cheetahs; Jaguars, Pumas To Follow

The new attractions at Bannerghatta Zoo of Bengaluru are two male and two female cheetahs translocated from various zoos in South Africa.

Telangana CM seeks greenfield steel plant in Bayyaram, EV battery manufacturing hub in Hyderabad

Rahul Gandhi Vows to Protect Tamil Language and Culture from BJP-RSS Influence

Tiruvallur, April 18: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is campaigning in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming assembly elections. While addressing a rally in

Rajasthan Administrative Service Results Announced: Dinesh Bishnoi Tops the Exam

Jaipur, April 18: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has released the final results for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) re

NIA Arrests Shabir Shah In 1996 Case, 3-Day Transit Remand Granted By Delhi Court

Srinagar, Apr 18: National Investigation Agency has arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in connection with a 1996 case register

J&K Admin Takes Over 58 Schools Linked To Banned Jamaat-e-Islami

Srinagar, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday ordered the takeover of management committees of 58 schools linked to the bann

Rajasthan Administrative Services 2024 Final Result Out: Dinesh Vishnoi Secures Top Position With 351.5 Marks

The Rajasthan Public Service Commission conducted the interview round for the 2024 exam cycle from April 1 to 17, 2026.

Opposition MPs Criticize Governments Maneuvering Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: The failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders

Kerala Karunya KR-750 lottery result out today (April 18th, 2026); 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Karunya KR-750 Lottery Result (18-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya KR-750 weekly lottery

Passenger jumps overboard Sydney-bound Carnival Cruise Line ship, search underway

A passenger has reportedly jumped from the Carnival Splendor cruise ship. The incident occurred north-east of Moreton Island on Friday night. The

Anju Bobby George: The First Indian Woman Athlete to Win a Medal at the World Championships

New Delhi, April 18: Anju Bobby George is a celebrated athlete from India. She has represented the country in high jump and has made her mark by

Sonia Gandhi's electoral list matter: Court asks counsel to file written submissions within a week

A Delhi court is hearing a revision petition challenging a magistrate's order refusing to register an FIR against Sonia Gandhi. The complainant a

Naveen Jindal backs Vedanta chair Anil Agarwal, questions FIR in Chhattisgarh boiler blast probe

Lok Sabha MP Naveen Jindal voiced support for Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal. Jindal questioned Agarwal's naming in an FIR following a fatal boile

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 textil

Dont Fear AI; Its Only Aid, Not Substitute: CJI Surya Kant

BENGALURU, Apr 18: Cautioning that the adoption of technology in the judiciary must be accompanied by a clear and conscious understanding of its

Smriti Mandhana breaks Rohit Sharma's record to become India's leading run-scorer in T20Is

Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana scripted history by becoming India's highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals during the

Don't fear AI; it's only aid, not substitute: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised judicial officers to use Artificial Intelligence carefully. He stressed that AI should assist, not repl

Sonia Gandhis Voter List Controversy: Court Orders Written Submissions

New Delhi, April 18: The Rouse Avenue Court held a hearing on Saturday regarding a petition against Sonia Gandhi, concerning her alleged inclusio

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

China Calls for Sustained Ceasefire Between Lebanon and Israel Amid Trumps Enthusiasm for Upcoming Visit

Beijing, April 18: A ten-day ceasefire has been established between Lebanon and Israel. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the focus shou

IPL 2026 Live: RCB's Big Virat Kohli Call As DC Opt To Bowl First

Live Score, IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: This clash marks RCB's 100th IPL match at their iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

What We Dream At The End of Life: New Study Offers Insight

Many patients reported vivid dreams of being reunited with loved ones who had already passed away. Others described visions linked to the idea of

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 c

NIA Arrests Separatist Leader Shabbir Ahmed in 30-Year-Old Case

New Delhi, April 18: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested separatist leader Shabbir Ahmed Shah in connection with a case dating b

Technical Glitch Halts Flights at Pune Airport Due to Fighter Jet Incident

Pune, April 18: On Friday night, around 10:30 PM, a technical malfunction in the landing gear of an Indian Air Force fighter jet caused it to bec

JAC Class 10 Result 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at jac.nic.in official websites and how to download scorecard

Jharkhand Academic Council conducted Class 10 board exams from February 3 to February 17, 2026, with over 4.3 lakh students appearing. Results ar

PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today, Suspense Over Subject

PM Modi To Address Nation At 8:30 PM Today

LG Sinha Leads Padyatra In Rajouri, Says 63 Drug Smuggler Arrested In 5 Days Long Crackdown

JAMMU, Apr 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday continued his campaign for a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir by leading a padyatra in Rajour

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 Gha

Gems and Jewellery Exports Down By 40 pc In A Decade: Vipul Shah

Gems and jewellery exports have fallen more than 40% from their peak in the last decade. In FY12, exports were over $45 billion, while in FY26 th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Address Nation Tonight At 8:30 PM

While Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the opposition of blocking women's reservation, opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, maintaine

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IRGC Claims Control Over Hormuz Strait Amid Rising Tensions

Tehran, April 18: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement that could escalate tensions amid the ongoing U.S. blockade

Political Clash Over Womens Reservation Bill Between Kerala Congress and CM Naidu

New Delhi, April 18: The political landscape has intensified over the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill and delimitation issues. A sharp exchange

Oppn unity defeated Centres conspiracy: Priyanka Gandhi on Womens quota Bill

New Delhi, April 18: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Saturday said that through the unity of the Opposition,

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 i

Discovering Tabo: A Hidden Buddhist Heritage in the Himalayas

New Delhi, April 18: Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas lies a unique destination that remains largely unknown to many. While northern India boa

Thunderstorm forecast in 10 Telangana districts on April 19

Bengal polls: Trinamool approaches ECI accusing Assam CM of making derogatory comments about Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, April 18: The Trinamool Congress on Saturday approached the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the Assam Chief Minister Himant

Rinku Singhs Fall from Grace: KKRs Struggles Continue in IPL 2026

New Delhi, April 18: The IPL 2023 match on April 9 in Ahmedabad between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) introduced a rising s

Trust, Strong Systems Vital for India's Space Programme: ISRO Chief

A robust certification system and trust in institutional goals are essential to motivate scientists to work harder towards national space program

Red Fort blast link surfaces as Delhi Police arrests four in multi-state radical module bust

New Delhi, April 18: The Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday revealed that it had arrested four youths from three states for online radicalisin

Ram Charans New Look Breaks the Internet Ahead of Peddi

The music, composed by A. R. Rahman, is already making waves.

I Felt Like The Father Of Fielding But Shreyas Catch Makes Me Feel Like grandfather Of Fielding: Jonty Rhodes

Indian Premier League: A breathtaking fielding effort from Shreyas Iyer during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with the Punjab King

Nitish Kumar Meets Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary for Second Time

Patna, April 18: Former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary at his residence on 5 Desh Ratna Marg on Saturd

Rajasthan RAS Recruitment 2024 Final Results Announced: 1,096 Candidates Selected

Jaipur, April 18: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission has announced the final results for the RAS Recruitment 2024. A total of 1,096 candidat

USTM to host Northeast NSS Festival 2026 celebrating youth empowerment and national integration

Ri-Bhoi, (Meghalaya), April 18: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is set to host the Northeast NSS Festival 2026 from 21s

PM, Shah Lied To Nation On Womens Bill, Tried Replicating Assam, JK Model, Alleges Rahul In TN

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu), Apr 18: Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit

The Freezer Mistake That Ruins Food Texture

Freezing food changes it at a microscopic level. Slow freezing creates large ice crystals, damaging food cells and altering texture permanently.