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Noida drowning: FIR filed against three friends of deceased student

Police saidthe four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to bedisclose

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: How actively does Chennai vote? A look at the trends

In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that mom

Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens

The Haitian National Police, in a separate statement, said it had opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident

12-Year-Old Girl Collapses At KGBV, Dies; Probe Ordered, 4 Staff Suspended

The deceased, Mylapalli Navya, a Class VII student from Pudimadaka village in Anakapalli district, reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Sat

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Clamour for better prices persists in agrarian heartland

Farmers organisations demand legal guarantee for MSP and the implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Commissions recommendations in full

Consolidated voters list of 9 States and 3 UTs that underwent SIR Phase II trimmed by 10.2%

Uttar Pradesh records highest net deletion of voters in absolute numbers at 2.04 crore while Lakshadweep sees lowest at 181.

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What havepartiespromised voters in their manifestos?

Jobs,womenand freebies are on top of the Dravidian partiesmanifestos, TVKfocuses on education

570-cr. plan cleared for new hostels at Maulana Azad Medical College

Regularisation push sparks relief in Capitals unauthorised colonies

Women claim long wait for pink cards; no snags in scheme, says Delhi Transport Minister

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn Concedes Defeat After 'Painful' Election Result

Members of Trump's Make America Great Again movement are among those who see Orbn's government and his Fidesz political party as shining examples

Letters to the Editor April 13, 2026

Delimitation, and not womens reservation, is the issue

Any delimitation involving an increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha must be politically and not just arithmetically equitable

Cancer courses through the Ghaggar

Villages along Haryanas Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, claim a surge in cancer cases, allegedly linked to contaminated water. Thi

Singareni Workers Daughter Gets States 2nd Rank

Soumya K., student of a social welfare institution in Mancherial, scored 994 out of 1,000 marks in the MPC stream

People across Tamil Nadu want a change: AIADMK leader-candidate D. Jayakumar

Former Minister D. Jayakumar says every party in the alliance has its own ideology, but the AIADMK will not be influenced by them. Confident of a

With 10.9% net voter deletions, Bengal 5th among 12 states, UTs

West Bengal, despite facing significant opposition to voter list revisions, ranked fifth in net deletions and third in absolute numbers of absent

Sawan Barwal breaks Shivnath Singh's 48-year-old marathon national record

Hailing from a village in Joginder Nagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, the 28-year-old Barwal has trained hard for many years, establish

Telangana Emerges As Leader In Natural Farming, Turmeric Production Prove Huge Success

Telangana tops nation in chemical-free farming

Skills, not degrees alone, define success in todays job market

Abhi na jao chhod kar ke dil abi bhara nahi

End of an era: Asha Bhosles voice lives on forever

If Centre stops assistance or grants, we will not accept it: AIADMK leader-candidate K.P. Munusamy

Its true that we backed the farm laws that had benefits for farmers,but it wasEdappadiK.Palaniswami who stalled the project for the extraction of

AI will make media and films more interesting: Suresh Chandra Menon

Sensual To Soulful, Ashas Voice Defined An Era Of Heroines

Asha Bhosle did not merely lend her voice to actresses; she became their soul, defining how audiences felt, remembered, and celebrated them

Why Indias established elite is afraid of taking risks

The inherited elite, the people who control the most capital and have the most institutional access, are opting out of the riskiest, and most tra

Elusive deal: On the Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks

U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

Cheng Li-wun, the head of the Kuomingtang, and Chinas President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting Friday during which they called for peace,

Bhatti Announces Panel To Address Power Sector Issues

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced the formation of a committee with senior officials to resolve longstanding issues faced b

Kochi Corpn. seeksgovt. fundsto repair uneven stretches along metro corridor

Civic body not in a position to mobilise 14 crore needed to resurface S.A. Road, says Mayor; work to prevent concrete blocks from falling onto th

Amarnath yatra from July 3 to August 28, registration begins on April 15

The annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Pilgrims aged 13 to 70 can register from April 15,

Nehru Zoo Park Earns Top CZA Ranking

Nehru Zoological Park was highly rated by a Central Zoo Authority (CZA) evaluation team for exemplary management and conservation efforts during

Armed Men Kill 3 Pakistani Coast Guards In Arabian Sea

Intelligence and police officials said the boat was on a routine patrol in a coastal area close to the Pakistan-Iran border.

Coal India absorbs cost surge to shield consumers

Coal India Limited is absorbing increased input costs to protect consumers from higher coal prices. Expenses for explosives and industrial diesel

Lifelong learning is essential as people now have a second life after retirement

Intermediate Results Out: 75.61% Pass Second Year, Girls Dominate Top Spots

Intermediate results improve; girls outperform boys again

AI will transform jobs rather than eliminate them; it will only open up new opportunities

J&K: 3 Kashmir varsities end MOUs with US NGO after security concerns

Three universities in Kashmir have terminated academic agreements with the US-based Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF). The University of Kashmir, IUS

Candidates chess: Zhu beatsVaishali, catches up with the Indian at thetop

DGP Opens Rs 12.29 Crore Police Residential Complex

New residential facility built for police personnel at IB Colony in Peddapalli

Girls have the edge in landing IT sector jobs: academician

Axis Bank Staffer Arrested For Duping NRI of Rs 6.5 crore

Bank manager held for 6.5 crore fraud on NRI

BRS to TRS Name Change Will Be a Smooth Affair Under EC Norms

Reverting BRS to TRS name likely to be smooth

Energy security, Indians in focus as EAM Jaishankar calls on UAE leadership

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met UAE leaders to deepen ties. He thanked the UAE President for supporting the Indian community during reg

BRS Set to Return as TRS to Regain Lost Ground; KTR Announces State-Wide Padayatra

BRS may revert to TRS name, says KTR

BJP MP Arvind Asserts 2029 National Polls Will Be With 33% Quota For Women

He said that the womens bill will also benefit women in increasing their numbers in the seats reserved for the SC and ST communities.

Governor condoles death of playback singer Asha Bhosle

Six persons arrested for leakingJana Nayaganfilm

Amaravati To Host Indias First Quantum Test Beds On World Quantum Day

Over 1.5 lakh students across AP to attend the event virtually

From balloons to flash mobs, city amps up voter awareness

Coimbatores local cable TV telecasts Jana Nayagan; TVK supporters seek action

The leaked movie was telecast on Rasi Prime Movie, a local cable TV channel on April 11, for upto 21 minutes post the interval

Passengers of Vande Bharat Express Complain Over Food

Travellers say costly meals are poor in taste, quantity and lack local flavour

Brands focus on leaner product lines amid surging input costs

Companies are reducing product choices to manage rising costs. This strategy focuses on popular, profitable items. Smartphone and TV makers are c

Big boost to IAF: GE Aerospace, HAL seal technical pact on jet engines

India and the US have reached a significant agreement on coproduction of fighter jet engines. GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd have con

Banerjee attacks BJP, alleges delimitation 'plot' to divide Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns about a potential delimitation exercise by the Central government. She claims part

Tourism and trade: On the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project

Consensus is vital in leveraging the strategic importance of Nicobar

Project Him Sarovar: Centres push for year-round water security in Ladakh

A new initiative, Project Him Sarovar, is set to secure water for Ladakh. The project will build storage ponds to collect melting snow and glacia

Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project To Power APs Energy Future By 2029

Upper Sileru pumped storage project is expected to be completed by 2029. Once operational, it would significantly strengthen Andhra Pradeshs ener

IPL 2026 | Taking the pace off worked:Prasidh

Bengaluru Fitness Trainer Dies By Suicide, Family Alleges Blackmail By Married Woman

Dileep, a state-level fitness trainer, died by suicide in his room after returning home late at night

Annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3 to August 28

The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Advance registration for the pilgrimage opens on April 15. Preparations

RCB Triumphs Over MI by 18 Runs in IPL 2026 Thriller

Mumbai, April 13: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured an impressive victory against Mumbai Indians (M

Senior citizens, differently abled cast their votes at home in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi districts

Purandeswari Lauds PM For 33% Reservations To Women In Legislatures

The MP described it as a historic decision that would help women participate in politics actively

Manipurs Law and Order Situation Stabilizes Over the Last 24 Hours: Police Report

Imphal, April 13: According to a press release issued on Sunday, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable over the past 24 hour

Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM; New Bihar Govt a day later

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign on Tuesday after a cabinet meeting. A new government will be sworn in on Wednesday. Shivraj Singh C

CM Meets Godavari River Management Board Chief, Reviews Water Management

CM highlights AWARE system, interlinking plans and flood control efforts

Army organises cultural event in Kupwara

The 'Shaam-e-Watan' event recently took place in the Karnah region, bringing together locals and visitors for a special evening. It was a vibrant

State Govt Orders Expeditious Rehabilitation Of Kaleshwaram Barrages

Steering Committee formed to spearhead rehabilitation of programme

AIADMK struggles to shake off 'BJP junior ally' tag

AIADMK's strategy to dominate the alliance with BJP has faltered. The DMK is actively campaigning against the alliance, labeling AIADMK as a pupp

Karnataka Leaders Mourn the Passing of Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle

Bengaluru, April 13: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed profound sorrow on Sunday over the passing of renowned Indian playback singe

RCB Triumphs Over MI by 18 Runs in IPL 2026 Clash

Mumbai, April 13: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured an impressive victory against Mumbai Indians (M

U.S.-Iran Talks Not a Failure, But Unproductive: Expert

New Delhi, April 13: The recent discussions held in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan during a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Ir

Manipurs Law and Order Situation Stabilizes, Police Report

Imphal, April 13: According to a press note released on Sunday, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable over the past 24 hours

Unaware of Women's Reservation Bill, delimitation: Congress to PM Modi, urges all-party meet after polls

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Opposition was not consulted on the Women's Reservation

Iran, UAE set to come face to face at BRICS India meet

India hosts a crucial BRICS meeting under its presidency. Senior officials from the UAE and Iran will meet for the first time since the West Asia

Priyanka Chopra Pays Tribute to Asha Bhosle, Celebrating Her Impact on Indian Music

Mumbai, April 13: Actress Priyanka Chopra has paid an emotional tribute to the late playback singer Asha Bhosle. On Sunday, she shared an old pho

Rahul Gandhi Kicks Off Campaign in Malda District for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 13: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to participate in the partys campaign for the West Bengal assembly elections. Party offici

Asha Bhosle Passes Away: Maharashtra Government Announces State Funeral

Mumbai, April 13: Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle, honored with the Padma Vibhushan and Maharashtra Bhushan awards, passed away on Sunday at

West Bengal Polls: In Murshidabad's Beldanga, gamochas weave livelihoods amid election noise

Beldanga, Murshidabad, famous for its handwoven towels, faces religious polarization. Past incidents of violence and NIA probes have shifted focu

Chillar Ledu Excuse Fades As Digital Alms Go Viral in Sircilla

Viral digital alms trend shows how even begging adapts to cashless India

All candidates are Modi: PM in Siliguri rally; vows security, development in West Bengal ahead of polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought one chance to govern Bengal, promising better law and order, jobs, and safety for women. He criticized the st

Punjab Launches Initiative to Illuminate Villages with Solar LED Street Lights

Chandigarh, April 12: Punjabs Energy Minister Aman Arora announced a groundbreaking initiative on Sunday called the Chief Ministers Roshan Punjab

Indian Government Expresses Condolences at Iranian Embassy Event

New Delhi, April 12: At an event held at the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margerita, conve

Iran Conflict Deals Severe Blow to Global Economy, IMF Chief Warns

Washington, April 12: The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has significantly impacted t

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Herculean task needed to stop sewage polluting Vaippar from Sattur town

BJPs Government in West Bengal is Unlikely, Says Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai

Mumbai, April 12: In the wake of Prime Minister Modis election rally in Siliguri, the BJP has claimed it will form a government in West Bengal by

The Hidden Health Benefits of Tulsi and Its Flower Clusters

New Delhi, April 12: Tulsi, often found in home gardens, is not just a sacred plant for worship. Its flower clusters, known as manjari, are remar

Andhra Pradesh to Launch Quantum Computer Test Beds Ahead of World Quantum Day

Amaravati, April 12: On April 14, in celebration of World Quantum Day, Andhra Pradesh is set to become the hub of the countrys quantum technology

Uttar Pradesh to Enhance Passenger Safety with Digital Bus Stations

Lucknow, April 12: Uttar Pradeshs Transport Minister, Dayashankar Singh, announced on Sunday that newly designed and digitally equipped bus stati