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West Bengal Elections 2026 LIVE: There is panic in the BJP camp, says TMC Abhishek Banerjee

Should be held like Phase 1: BJP's Tapas Roy urges ECI ahead of Phase 2 voting

Maharashtra Government employees strike called off after meeting with CM Fadnavis

The strike had affected operations at District Collectorates, Treasury Offices, the GST Department, RTOs, Irrigation and Agriculture offices, and

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli creates record, first batter to hit 800 boundaries, third batter to smash 300 sixes

Virat Kohli now has 807 boundaries to his name in 274 IPL matches, the most by any batter. He is well clear of the second-placed Shikhar Dhawan o

Melania Trump Is Growing White House Honey Program With New Beehive

The White House uses the clover honey its bees produce to prepare meals, as official gifts from the president and first lady, and in donations to

Uttarakhand Board 10th, 12th Results 2026 Today At 10 AM; Here Is How To Check On NDTV

Uttarakhand Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: Students are advised to verify all details soon after downloading their marksheets. In case of any err

U.S. Congress Debates Critical Minerals Amid Rising Concerns Over Chinas Dominance

Washington, April 25: The U.S. Congress is experiencing sharp political divisions over the need to secure the supply of critical minerals. Lawmak

Fire Breaks Out in Punjabi Bagh and Laxmi Nagar, Firefighters Successfully Contain Blaze

New Delhi, April 25: A fire erupted in the Shakur Basti area of Punjabi Bagh and the Laxmi Nagar J Extension in East Delhi on Saturday, causing p

US Middle School Students Stop Bus From Crashing After Driver Blacks Out

The bus driver had an asthma attack, she reached for her medication but blacked out before she could get it.

UK Board 12th Results 2026: Check how to download scorecard from ubse.uk.gov.in, passing criteria and other details

UK Board Class 12th Result 2026: The Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) will announce the Class 12th results today, April 25, 2026, at

China's DeepSeek Rolls Out a Long-Anticipated Update of Its AI Model

Some industry analysts had expected the new model to arrive more than two months earlier at the start of the Lunar New Year .

US-Iran war: Negotiators in Islamabad, divide in Tehran; Analysts flag fractured top brass

US-Iran war news: A US think tank reports internal power struggles within Iran's leadership. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have prevaile

Israeli Strikes Kill Six in Lebanon: Health Ministry

The Israeli army said all six people killed in Bint Jbeil were fighters with pro-Iran armed group Hezbollah

Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades, US legal adviser says

America's top lawyer claims President Trump's actions against Iran were in self-defense. He states the bombing campaign was not a new war but a c

Iran Says No Direct Talks with US in Islamabad are Planned

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders, amid efforts t

Woman who confronted Maharashtra Minister wanted to trigger a stampede, claims complainant

The Hindu has accessed the four-page complaint written by a young woman to the Mumbai Police

Ukrainians Thought They Had Reduced Risks At Chernobyl. Then Russia Invaded

Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world's worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radia

UK Board 10th Results 2026 today at ubse.uk.gov.in: Check time, steps to download, passing marks, documents needed and more

UK Board Class 10th Result 2026: The UK Board Class 10th results are being released today at 10 am on official websites uaresults.nic.in, ubse. u

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals to counter China reliance

America and the European Union are boosting cooperation on vital minerals. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China for materials esse

Palestinians To Vote In 1st Elections In 20 Years

Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza head to the polls Saturday for municipal elections in a first vote since the Gaza war, m

Faridabad Man Fined Rs 1,000 For Tying Dog In Scorching Sun

The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 under Section 11 of Cruelty to Animal Act and a fine of Rs 1,000 under Section 429 of IPC.

U.S. Government Moves to Revoke Citizenship of Pakistani National for Concealing Crimes

Washington, April 25: The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint to revoke the citizenship of a man born in Pakistan. This indivi

UP Weather Today: Check latest forecast for Prayagraj, Lucknow and other places as 8 cities in the state rank among Indias hottest

Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Prayagraj exceeding 45C and eight cities ranking among the nation's hottest. The India Mete

Cannot force a minor to carry pregnancy, says SC

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade, Targets Chinese Refinery

Washington, April 25: The United States has imposed sanctions on a refinery located in China and several vessels linked to Irans oil trade. This

US-Israel vs Iran war: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner head to Pakistan for peace talks

Israeli PM Netanyahu says begun process to achieve peace between Israel, Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a three-week ceasefire extension. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah is attempting to disrupt peace

To prevent mischief, no leave for medicos during NEET

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

The investment comes just days after e-commerce giant Amazon said it will invest up to $25 billion in the startup, which has managed to stand out

Core member Sandeep Pathaks exit from AAP hits party the most

Airlines Struggle Amid Rising Jet Fuel Prices in the U.S.

Washington, April 25: Tensions related to Iran are causing a rapid increase in jet fuel prices, significantly impacting American airlines. Many c

Nitin Nabin welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP

BJP National President Nitin Nabin met and welcomed the Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal at the BJP Headquarters i

AI-powered R&D platform for consumer products; Demand for AI talent spikes in India

Deeptech startup Bettrlabs is digitising product development for consumer brands, helping them move from idea to formulation faster without inves

Jewish proverb of the day: He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see the good Life lessons on patience, struggle, hope and why tough times matter

This Jewish proverb teaches that life has both bad and good times. It says you must stay strong during problems to see happiness later. The messa

EC suspends police officer for partisanship

AP SSC Results 2026: Are scorecards releasing today on bse.ap.gov? Here's the update students and parents shouldn't miss

AP 10th Class Results 2026 Date and Time: The results of BSE AP SSC 2026 are not being released today, the School Education Department, Andhra Pr

Our Ganga clean, can he do the same in Yamuna, asks Didi

Blow to Kejriwal's 'dictatorship', Rekha Gupta on Raghav Chadha & six AAP MPs' joining BJP

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have resigned from the party. Raghav Chadha and others stated the party has strayed from its founding princ

On a boat ride, PM Modi says Ganga flows through the soul of Bengal

Trump to discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles

President Donald Trump will meet with King Charles next week in Washington. They plan to discuss Iran, NATO, and the United Kingdom's digital ser

Turnout increases in Tamil Nadu followed spatial patterns

While the SIRs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters c

US-Iran war: Tehran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, says Donald Trump

Iran is preparing an offer to meet United States demands. Peace talks are anticipated to restart in Pakistan soon. United States envoys will trav

UP: Massive Fire at Kanpur Garage Doused; No Casualties

Fire tenders reached the spot immediately after receiving information at the control room and successfully doused the blaze

Man Dies After Sex-Enhancing Drug Overdose in Gurugram

Police handed over the body to the family after a postmortem. The incident came to light on Thursday morning when Lal's co-worker informed the po

250 Indian Jews from NE Region Reach Israel; 1,200 More to Reach by Year End

The Bnei Menashe community, which lives in parts of Manipur and Mizoram, claims descent from the biblical tribe of Manasseh, and has been slowly

Reigning Two-Time Champ Carlos Alcaraz Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

US Announces Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duty on Solar Cells from India

It has been alleged that solar cells from India are being sold in the US below the fair value

Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group

The league said the move was part of a wider pattern of increasingly systematic curbs on civil society and on free and independent voices

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran says no direct talks with U.S. in Islamabad planned

Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Pakistani officials and Iran would convey messages between the delegations

India pitches for wider financial sector engagement with Africa

Ahead of the India Africa Forum Summit, officials urged deeper engagement with African financial institutions and enhanced insurance for projects

20 Years On, No One On Trial For Malegaon Blasts That Killed 31

The state's inability to reconcile the conflicting investigations of the ATS and the NIA has resulted in a collapse of the case.

US indicated it would not ease Russian oil sanctions again, EU's Sefcovic says

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic discussed U.S. sanctions relief on Russian oil with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Sefcovic un

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking, The universe may have come from nothing but where did that nothing itself arise from? What begins from nothing still dares to become everything a quiet philosophy of hope, life lessons, and human becoming

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: Over 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began with the Big Bang theoryyet scientists still debate how noth

Donald Trumps first White House Correspondents Dinner as President sparks tension, protests & global spotlight

The White House Correspondents Dinner is getting attention as Donald Trump plans to attend. Many people are talking about media tension, press fr

U.S. won't renew Iranian, Russian oil waivers: Bessent

Bessents statements come as the world is on edge over the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, and global energy markets have been ensnarled by the closure

Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes despite ceasefire extension with Lebanon

Fighting continues between Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters. This occurs despite a recent announcement of a three-week ceasefire extension.

No Iran-US talks planned during Araghchi's Pakistan visit, Iranian Foreign Ministry says

Iran's Foreign Ministry has clarified that no talks are scheduled with the United States in Islamabad. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Paki

US sanctions China refinery, Iran shadow fleet ahead of talks in Pakistan

The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on a Chinese refinery and a network of shipping firms for transporting I

Morning Digest: Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran; three killed in Kuki-Naga conflict in Manipur, and more

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'One little half sentence' & ridiculous SC ruling on tariffs could have saved US $159 billion, says Trump

President Donald Trump has strongly criticized a recent United States Supreme Court decision regarding tariffs. He stated the ruling could lead t

Delhi CM Issues Strict Guidelines for Schools Amid Severe Heat Wave

New Delhi, April 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has mandated all schools to submit their compliance reports to the Directorate of Education

Campus Beats Returns: A Deep Dive into Shantanu and Shrutis Intense Love Triangle

Mumbai, April 25: Actor Shantanu Maheshwaris much-anticipated dance-drama series, Campus Beats, is set to make a comeback on OTT platforms for it

India and Egypt Hold First Naval Staff Talks to Strengthen Maritime Defense Relations

Cairo, April 25: The Ministry of Defense announced that India and Egypt held their inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks (NNST) in Cairo. This signi

Amit Shah Promises Revival of Industries in West Bengal if BJP Wins

Kolkata, April 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed an election rally in Uttarpara, Hooghly district, on Friday. He stated that if the Bha

Vande Mataram, a composition with unique blend of spirituality and struggle for motherland !

In 1876 Bankimchandra Chaterji wrote Vande Mataram in Sanskrit mixed Bangla language. Later it came into more prominence as it found the place in

Flight cancelled? Simple steps to get refund, rebook fast & avoid travel stress amid rising fuel costs

Flight cancellations are rising due to high fuel costs and global issues. Many travelers may face delays, changes, or confusion about their right

Iraqi Drone Attack Targets Kuwaiti Border Posts

Kuwait, April 25: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense reported on Friday that explosive drones from Iraq targeted two border posts along the countrys

Adi Shankracharya, an epitome of social harmony: Er. Rajesh Pathak

Adi Shankracharyawas born in Kerala in 508 B.C. According to the tradition abrahamchari(celibate) goes to seek his first alms only from his mothe

Suspicious Death of Elderly Man in Madhya Pradesh Sparks Investigation

Chhatarpur, April 25: A suspicious death case involving an elderly man in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh is gaining attention. The body of

ET Awards: Star power to light up the night; Finance Minister Sitharaman to honour Chandrababu Naidu, India Inc

Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre hosts the 26th Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence, celebrating India's economic leaders. Finance

Hindu mantras to start the day of County of San Diego Board of Supervisors

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of County of San Diego Board of Supervisors on May five, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scriptur

Hindu prayer to start the Davis County Commissioners session in Utah

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Board of Davis County Commissioners in Farmington (Utah) on May 12, containing verses from worlds oldest e

CM pitches for Bengaluru becoming Indias agri tech capital

Hindu invocation to start American Fork City Council session in Utah

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of American Fork City Council in Utah on May 12, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. Disti

Hindu mantras to open Santa Ana City Council meeting in California

Hindu prayers will open the meeting of Santa Ana City Council in California on May five, containing verses from worlds oldest extant scripture. D

YSRCP plans to strengthen its farmers wing

It will be made more proactive to address issues at the grassroots level, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

Rajnath visits German submarine yard as P-75I deal is expected soon

Chandigarh International Airport Hiring Fresh Graduates by April 30

Chandigarh, April 25: Chandigarh International Airport Limited (CHIAL) has announced a recruitment drive for 17 positions of ILBS Screeners (Fres

Madhya Pradesh Government Aims to Purchase 5.2 Million Kilograms of Milk Daily: Chief Minister Yadav

Bhopal, April 25: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on Friday that the Madhya Pradesh government is making rapid efforts to expand the dairy s

Excessive Oil Consumption Linked to Obesity and Health Risks

New Delhi, April 25: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, poor eating habits are causing significant harm to health. The excessive use of oil in meals

Chinese Brands Lead Global Automotive Brand Value Rankings

Beijing, April 25: According to the latest report released by the renowned UK-based brand valuation agency, Brand Finance, on Thursday, a total o

Political Tensions Rise as AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP

New Delhi, April 25: Political rhetoric has intensified following the resignation of Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who have anno

MLA launches Heena Mahajans animated Dogri poetry

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: An animated Dogri poetry written and composed by renowned poet Heena Mahajan was launched in a function he

Startup Demo Day showcases innovation, investor engagement at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Indian Institute of Technology Jammu hosted Startup Demo Day 2026 in collaboration with the Small Indu

India to achieve $1 Trillion Bioeconomy by 2047: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 24: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Per

Romeo Force pays tribute to hero of Operation Sarp Vinash

Fazals body buried at Hill Kaka Excelsior Correspondent RAJOURI, Apr 24: In a deeply moving gesture reflecting the finest traditions of the India

Australian High Commissioner calls on CM, discusses cooperation in agri, allied sectors

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Apr 24: The Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah,

Special Vande Bharat for Jammu-Srinagar will operate with 20 coaches

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: Northern Railway has officially announced the extension of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra-Srinagar Vande

China Celebrates 11th Space Day with Major Announcements

Beijing, April 25: China is celebrating its 11th Space Day today, marking the 70th anniversary of its space program. The main ceremony is taking

Union Minister, LG inaugurate Sound & Light Show at Leh Palace

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Apr 24: In a major boost to the promotion of cultural and heritage tourism in Ladakh, a mesmerizing Sound and Light

POJK DPs protest, demand 12 Assembly seats

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 24: The Displaced Persons from Pak occupied Jammu and Kashmir today held protest demonstration, projecting the