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George Kutty, a beloved figure in Bengalurus film society movement, no more

As the driving force behind the Bangalore Film Society and the editor of Deep Focus magazine, George Kutty brought thought-provoking and socially

Naidu pushes for double-engine government in Tamil Nadu

TDP chief calls for Centre-State synergy to accelerate growth, jobs and welfare, flags slowdown and pitches NDA as catalyst for development

Moncompu rice research station wins national awards

Nitish picks Shrawan Kumar as JD(U)s Legislature Party leader

The postfell vacant after Nitish Kumar resigned asChief Minister on April 14; sources in the JD(U) say he has picked a leader from his caste, the

Adivasi tourism exposure programme to take 650 tribal participants from Adilabads Utnoor to Hyderabad

Jagan slams action against employee union leader

The government has failed to deliver on key election promises and is resorting to vindictive measures against critics, alleges the YSRCP chief

10 students hospitalised due to heat-related illness in Andhra Pradesh

HYDRAA removes encroachments and de-silts temple pond at Jagadgiri Gutta

Census 2027: training commences in Kollam

Over 28,000 candidates to get various degrees from Karnatak University tomorrow

The Governor will preside over the event, while the former ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar will deliver the convocation address

Sridhar Babu pitches for Norwegian, Italian investments

Minister says State ready to be Norways preferred partner for Life Sciences, healthcare and green tech, urges Italian firms to invest in advanced

Water in Kakki, Pampa rivers dip to alarmingly low levels

Teachers body seeks immediate action on pay and pension issues

BJPs transgressions continue to escalate, says P. Chidambaram

Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram says, those who make a generalised statement that Tamil Nadu ranks first in drug circulation is unacceptable

EC bars opening of polling material rooms

Defence Ministry signs 975-crore deal for TRAWL systems to boost Armys minefield breaching capability

The project is expected to boost domestic industry, particularly MSMEs, through component manufacturing and generate both direct and indirect emp

Drying Bharathapuzha exposes impact of human intervention

Despite presence of numerous check dams and regulators, nearly 100 local bodies along the river and its tributaries are grappling with water scar

TNMOA says it will push for implementation of pay-related demand

Listing the various demands fulfilled in the last five years, TNMOA, in a statement, said that the long-standing demand to review Government Orde

RGCB invites applications for PhD Biotechnology programme

Gen Z redraws workplace boundaries

Road works hit slow lane amid cost spike and labour crunch

Harish Rao hits back at Revanth for remarks on KCR, claims on Yellampally, Kaleshwaram

The BRS leader says KCR spoke like a statesman while the CM spoke as a street man

Telangana hospital contract workers stage protest in Hyderabad, demand 26,000 minimum wage

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister participates in road show in Namakkal

Police return 135 mobile phones to owners in Sathya Sai district

APECET on April 23; exam to be held in two sessions

Mysuru scientist appointed to FSSAIs top national committee

Incident-free electioneering comes to an end in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

Four-cornered contest promises a very close call this time; since the victory margin is expected to be very thin contestants are working hard to

Man shot at, hacked to death in Wadi

Police investigating whether enmity was the reason for the murder

Overall development possible only through progress of every section of society: President Murmu

President Murmu also stressed the development of tribals, who constitute around one fourth of Odishas population

Dr. Mohan Bhagwat Highlights the Global Relevance of Sanatan Dharma

Agartala, April 21: Dr. Mohan Bhagwat, the Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), inaugurated the grand Maa Saundarya Chinmayi Temple in

Indian Players Shine at WPC Series in Penang with 4 Golds, 3 Silvers, and 2 Bronzes

Penang, April 21: The All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) team delivered an impressive performance at the WPC Series held in Penang, Malaysia

Estimating changes in parliamentary seats before delimitation violates principles, says Ugrappa

Census training in Alappuzha

Fire breaks out at Reliance Bioenergy plant in East Godavari, no casualties reported

IPL 2026: SRH vs DC: Delhi Capitals wins toss, opts to field agianst Sunrisers Hyderabad

Both Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad made one change to their team

Mule accounts, KYC lapses fuelling cyber fraud: Hyderabad Police

Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanars letter to RBI Governor flags systemic gaps, urges stricter branch-level accountability

Govt Proposes Stricter AI Norms: Continuous Watermarks Mandatory for Synthetic Media

The government also extended the deadline for stakeholder feedback on the draft rules to May 7, 2026.

Man arrested for arson targeting farmers haystacks

Attacks on Pakistani Security Forces in Balochistan Leave One Dead and Six Injured

Quetta, April 21: In Balochistans Mastung district, attacks on Pakistani security forces occurred for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Loca

Experts highlight emerging mental health concerns in adolescents

Residents protest GVMC policies, allege rising burden on public

VARWA and NIVAS leaders flag tax hikes, civic issues and privatisation concerns; seek rollback of charges and protection of public assets

Nettayam clash: BJP demands action against police officers

BJP will go ahead with legal measures as well as strong protests until its demands are met, says R. Sreelekha

Queens NRI hospital launches knee replacement awareness programme

M.L. Narayana Rao appointed as Vice-Chancellor of RGUKT-A.P.

Ballari to get equestrian Basavanna statue in six months

IPL 2026: DC Wins Toss Against SRH, Nitish Rana Returns to the Squad

Hyderabad, April 21: In the 31st match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) today at the Rajiv Gandhi Internation

Trump says US administration weighing currency swap with UAE as Iran war rattles oil-rich economies

America's President Donald Trump is exploring a currency swap with the United Arab Emirates. This move aims to assist the Middle Eastern ally in

Donald Trump says administration weighing currency swap with UAE

U.S. President expressed surprise that the nation needs assistance, but made clear he was open to the prospect of making the move to help meet hi

Ed Sheeran Song in SRKs King

The English singer has recorded a number for the Red Chillies production

CM Unveils Six Seasons- Shishur Magazine Of J&K Tourism Department

JAMMU, Apr 21: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today unveiled the JanuaryMarch 2026 edition of the Six Seasons Shishur (Severe Cold) magazine of th

International delegates to visit T.N. for observing polling process on April 23

The International Election Visitors Programme is a flagship programme of the Election Commission of India for international cooperation and engag

A Year After Pahalgam Terrorist Attack, Odisha Widow Awaits Promised Government Job

Despite submitting all necessary documents months ago, she says there has been little progress.

Controversial quote of the day by Mao Zedong: Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun.

Mao Zedong's famous declaration, Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun, articulated in 1927, posits that military strength, not legiti

Man Killed Over Parking Dispute in Preet Vihar; Three Arrested

New Delhi, April 21: Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man following a parking dispute in Preet Vihar. Poli

Sanjay Kumar Accuses Telangana CM of Covering Up Corruption

Hyderabad, April 21: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sanjay Kumar, has accused Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of attempting

Documentary illuminates Rasanishpathi through Kathakali

TDP, Jana Sena leaders clash over missing' A.P. Chief Ministers photo at government event

Property acquired by paying 44 lakh as compensation not used for widening NH 73, says Belthangady MLA

CM misrepresenting facts on Kaleshwaram, says Harish Rao

Four arrested, contraband worth over 46 lakh seized in multiple excise cases in Hyderabad

Quote of the day by Christina Applegate: If youre too in your head and youre not in the How to live in the present moment by the Married... with Children star as she battles MS

Christina Applegates quote is a succinct yet powerful reminder that life is not meant to be lived solely in the mind. While thoughts shape unders

Vikram Bhatt Shares His Struggles Ahead of Haunted 3D Release

Mumbai, April 21: Renowned Bollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is generating buzz with his upcoming film Haunted 3D. The release date has been postp

Tamil Nadu Elections: The Intersection of Cinema and Politics Captivates Voters

Chennai, April 21: The relationship between politics and cinema in Tamil Nadu has a long-standing history, and this bond is once again evident in

Kerala advised to revise DPR of semi-high speed rail corridor on broad gauge

The K-Rail has been advised to revise the DPR in consultation with Western Railway

Sivaganga DEO issues mandatory guidelines for political parties as election campaigning ends

Top news of the day: At least 13 dead, several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Keralas Thrissur; K.C. Venugopal submits privilege notice against PM in Lok Sabha for casting aspersions on members, and more

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International Waters Not Refuge: US' Tanker Action In Indo-Pacific

The United States on Tuesday said its forces carried out a maritime interdiction operation on a stateless sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific r

Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'Many a book is like a key to unknown chambers within....'Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelist

Quote of the Day: Franz Kafka's profound quote highlights books as keys to unlocking hidden chambers within the self. His life, marked by alienat

Sharad Pawar to Skip Baramati Bypoll Voting Over Health Issues, Seeks Support for Sunetra

Pawar, 85, was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai two days ago for a health check-up, sources said on Tuesday.

Kavitha to launch political party in Medchal on April 25

Two workers electrocuted in Belagavi stone quarry

Alia Bhatts Image Misused

A Pakistan-based clothing label used AI-generated images of the actress to promote its collection; Alia is likely to take strong legal action

Trump Accuses Iran of Ceasefire Violations Ahead of Talks

Washington, April 21: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again targeted Iran through a social media post. This time, his message is brief yet i

Anurag Thakur Promises UCC Implementation in Bengal, Critiques TMC Government

Kolkata, April 21: BJP MP Anurag Thakur has voiced strong support for Union Home Minister Amit Shahs statement regarding the implementation of th

Political parties barred from using vehicles to ferry voters, says Thoothukudi Collector

District Election Officer says, vehicles permitted for campaign purpose should not be used on polling day, one vehicle for the personal use of ca

Doing what I do best: Namita Thapar shares new reel amid controversy

Emcure Pharmaceuticals' Namita Thapar shared a health awareness video amid controversy over her namaz remarks. Meanwhile, Lenskart faced backlash

India Should Aspire To Achieve 100 pc Ethanol Blending: Gadkari

Gadkari further said the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency III standards, which will be implemented from April 1 next year, will have little impa

Iran's leadership survived US-Israeli bombardment. But talks to end the war present a new challenge

Iran's leadership navigates a new challenge after U.S.-Israeli strikes. A council now leads, with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf as chief negotiator. Ta

Will set up war rooms to monitor crimes against women: AIADMK

The party announces a last-minute set of poll promises, taking the total tally to 307, including a grant of10,000 each for 10 lakh working young

Initiative launched for waste management along Karnatakas coastline

Spanning three years, theinitiativeaims toaddress the plastic wastechallengealong Karnatakascoastline, where plastic accounts for 60% of the coas

Chinese VP Meets BNP Leaders In First Time After New Govt Took Office

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng spoke of deep ties between friendly neighbours and called for strengthening cooperation.

Colour-coded pathways to guide voters at polling stations in Coimbatore

Four arrested in chain-snatching case in Hyderabad

Campaign ends for April 23 Assembly poll in Erode district

Curtains down on an intense campaign in central districts

Two-wheeler processions and door-to-door campaign reached a feverish on the last day of campaign as candidates of all major parties tried to reac

Vice-President urged not to share dais with Central University V-C during convocation today

Aland MLC says he will boycott Wednesdays convocation being organised by the university in Kalaburagi

Rice mill manager gets eight-year rigorous imprisonment for bonded labour and sexual assault

Two men physically and verbally abused labourers, besides trying to assault minor victims

Domestic Flights Resume in Iran After 50 Days of Suspension

Tehran, April 21: Domestic flight services in Iran will resume after a suspension of 50 days. The restrictions were imposed following a joint air

Congress Confident of Secular Progressive Alliance Victory in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, April 21: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally in Velachery, Tamil Nadu, expressing confidence that the Secular Progr