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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Alappuzha records 77.36% polling, voter turnout goes up from 2021

Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam founded by Narayanasamy Naidu decides to back AIADMK in forthcoming polls

Modi, Mamata spar over fish as Bengal poll campaign heats up

PM Narendra Modi says West Bengal lags behind in fish production but can become a hub of pisciculture and seafood; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

Police using Sahyog Portal rules to order removal of content: Kunal Kamra

The counsel informed the Bench that while the present petition was pending, the Central Government had introduced further amendments to the Rules

Upcoming poll a choice between status quo and change: Seeman

Malappuram records 79.68% turnout

Polling began at 7 a.m. and heavy voting was observed from the very start. Eranad constituency recorded the highest turnout at 83.27% while Ponna

Foundation laid for 100-bed critical care block at Kondapur Area Hospital

Of 90 lakh voters excluded by SIR in West Bengal, 63% are Hindus, 34% are Muslims

As Muslims make up only 27% of the States population, their 34% deletion rate under the SIR is significant; high rate of Hindu deletions seen in

Reimagining progress: Virat Kohli and Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water redefine Keep Walking

In a world obsessed with arrival, a high-energy campaign spotlighting a new definition of progress - the courage to keep evolving

A.P. govt. plans curbs on social media use by children

Age-based access system, particularly for users in 1316 group, to limit exposure to harmful or inappropriate content under consideration; framewo

IRCTC launches summer spl Bharat Gaurav trains with four pilgrimage packages

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thiruvananthapuram district witnesses an average voter turnout of 76.98%

The Nemom Assembly constituency, which witnessed one of the most unpredictable electoral battles this year, had one of the highest voting percent

Except a few glitches, polling smooth in Bagalkot

As much as 68.74% voting was recorded at the end of the day in the constituency

Teacher arrested under POCSO Act in Salem

IPL 2026: Rahane and Raghuvanshi Shine as KKR Posts 181 Against LSG

Kolkata, April 9: In the 15th match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Battin

Neglect, Encroachments Hit Pakhal Canal System

Beyond the water shortage, the physical condition of the canal banks has become a major safety hazard

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: Paid holiday must on poll day for all workers, says DISH

Kunal Kamra launches legal challenge to Sahyog Portal rules at Bombay High Court

The counsel informed the Bench that while the present petition was pending, the Central Government had introduced further amendments to the Rules

Reining in medicine prices despite war impact on pharma inputs: Official

LG Sinha Attends Musical Opera Mata Sukrala Ki Kahani At Jammu

Jammu, Apr 9: Nation-building is rooted in our shared mindset. A strong nation stands on citizens integrity, common values, and trust among peopl

Man booked for distributing money during polling in Bagalkot

Botcha denies Atchannaidus allegations on YSRs death

The Agriculture Minister has crossed all limits for political gain and to divert public attention from MAVIGUN proposal, says the YSRCP leader

'Shastri Stand' Unveiled At Wankhede; Edulji, Solkar, Sardesai Too Honoured

Gates at the Wankhede were named after former India captain Edulji, former India all-rounder Solkar and Sardesai, who played 30 Tests and 179 fir

NHPC gains on getting nod to invest Rs 26,069.50 crore for Kamala Hydro Electric Project

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): NHPC is currently trading at Rs. 77.50, up by 0.83 points or 1.08% from its previous closing of Rs. 76.67 on the

Allied Blenders and Distillers surges as its arm unveils ZOYA Pink Mix Berries Gin

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Allied Blenders And Distillers is currently trading at Rs. 469.00, up by 12.00 points or 2.63% from its previous

Monitoring ongoing conflict in West Asia on a 24x7 basis like a hawk: Navy Chief

Meta Infotech touches roof on bagging order worth Rs 2.58 crore

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Meta Infotech is currently locked its upper circuit at Rs. 82.77, up by 3.94 points or 5.00% from its previous c

Bihar Government Warns Striking Revenue Officials of Job Consequences

Patna, April 9: The Bihar government has issued a stern warning to the striking circle and revenue officials, stating that those who do not retur

Antony Waste zooms on partnering with JFE Engineering Corporation

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Antony Waste Handling Cell is currently trading at Rs. 510.80, up by 64.70 points or 14.50% from its previous cl

ACME Solar Holdings inches up as its arm commissions additional 4 MW wind power project in Gujarat

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Acme Solar Holdings is currently trading at Rs. 273.65, up by 0.10 points or 0.04% from its previous closing of

Sri Lotus Developers rises on launching Luxury Coastline Collection brand campaign in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Sri Lotus Developers and Realty is currently trading at Rs. 137.35, up by 2.25 points or 1.67% from its previous

JOJO gains on entering into strategic partnership with LG Electronics India

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): JOJO is currently trading at Rs. 217.10, up by 2.00 points or 0.93% from its previous closing of Rs. 215.10 on t

Peaceful polling in Davangere South barring a minor clash

Though there were technical glitches in two polling stations, no major issues were reported during the day

Chief Minister to attend Congress Working Committee meeting on April 10

He is also expected to discuss the political situation and LPG crisis in Karnataka at the meeting.

Adani Green Energy rises as its arm sings joint venture agreement with Minerva

Mumbai, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Adani Green Energy is currently trading at Rs. 1041.95, up by 12.20 points or 1.18% from its previous closing of

Delhi HC Refers Tridev Song Row in Dhurandhar 2 to Mediation

Trimurti Films alleged that Dhurandhar 2's track Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) used Tridev's track Tirchi Topi Wale without due authorisation.

Democrats grow bolder on talk about removing Trump from office after his Iran threats

By the dozens, Democrats came out to say that Trump should no longer serve in the White House, either through the impeachment process or the 25th

31 candidates in fray in Nagapattinam district

Byelections: Polling percentage drops, but voting passes off peacefully in Davangere South, Bagalkot

According to the preliminary data before reconciliation provided by the poll authorities, Bagalkot recorded a polling percentage of 68.73% and Da

Manipur: Protests defy curfew after bomb attack on April 7, protest leaders meet CM Khemchand

Five Arrested for Tiger Poaching in Madhya Pradesh

Umaria, April 9: Five individuals have been arrested by the forest department in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, following the discovery of a mu

168 teams to conduct home voting for senior citizens and differently-abled in Coimbatore

IPL 2026 preview RR vs RCB | Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off in a battle royale

In Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR boasts the most explosive opening duo in the league this season. RCBs Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Dev

Audio-enabled VVPAT system sought for visually impaired voters

Lack of assistive devices compromising secrecy of the ballot, says NGO

Polling peaceful in Karaikal amid heavy turnout

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 80.09% voter turnout in Palakkad district

The district had registered 78.37% and 77.85% polling in 2016 and 2021 respectively.

Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible,' says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the commencement of peace talks with Lebanon. These negotiations will aim to disarm Hezboll

Smriti Irani Reiterates PM Modis Promise of Accountability in Bengal

Kolkata, April 9: BJP leader Smriti Irani held a roadshow in Kolkata on Thursday to support the partys candidate. The event saw a significant tur

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Brisk polling in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta districts

Kottayam records a polling percentage of 74.32%, up from 72.13% in 2021. In Pathanamthitta, the overall polling percentage stands at 70.55%, up f

Constitution in Sindhi to Be Unveiled at Vice Presidents Enclave

Udaipur, April 9, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Indian Constitution will be unveiled in the Sindhi language on April 10 at the Vice Presidents Enclav

HC to pronounce order on Kheras anticipatory bail petition

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Kollam records 76.25% polling

The day began with a modest start as the district recorded a 16.04% turnout in the first couple of hours, but the momentum shifted rapidly as the

Deranged PREDECESSOR!: Trump mocks MTG as Republican Clay Fuller wins Georgia congressional seat

Foreign delegates visit Puducherry to study Assembly election process

Yadgir, Raichur yet again turn out poor performances in II PU exam

Youth Delegation From Jammu And Kashmir Participates In Watan Ko Jano Programme, Interacts With Vice President

New Delhi, Apr 9: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir, participating in the Watan Ko Jano programme organised by the Ministry of

KTR calls on Jeevan Reddy in Jagtial, septuagenarian leader to join BRS

Doctors Whey In, Shake Off Protein Condom Claims

People are going bonkers over protein condom, but doctors have some precious advice to safeguard your family jewels and healthy sex life

Lost your job to AI? Experts warn the career damage could be permanent and hard to reverse

AI layoffs long term effects: Losing a job to AI could inflict deeper, lasting career damage than typical layoffs, economists warn. Displaced wor

Pawan Kalyan launches drinking water scheme in Konaseema

In T20s, 200-plus scores have become the new benchmark: Prabhsimran

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Praises Dhurdhar: The Revenge, Offers Advice to Aditya Dhar on Handling Criticism

Mumbai, April 9: The film Dhurdhar: The Revenge, featuring actor Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, is performing exceptionally well at t

Where the relationship ends in a breakup, the man is in the lockup: Karnataka High Court

The court made this observation in its interim order of staying a probe against a 34-year-old man and ordering his immediate release from prison

EU slams Hormuz toll idea, urges unrestricted freedom of navigation

International law provides for the freedom of navigation, which means... basically no payment or toll whatsoever, says European Commission spokes

167 Doctors Nominated Across Jammu Division To Certify Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Jammu, has finalized a panel of 167 doctors tasked with issuing the mandatory health cert

Nearly all European allies responding to Trumps requests amid Iran crisis: NATO chief

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated US leadership remains vital for the alliance. He noted Europe is increasing its defense spending and tak

Karnataka High Court halts all construction activity at Chamundeshwari Temple premises; pulls up Mysuru Deputy Commissioner for defying its earlier orders

Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum passed the interim order on a writ petition filed in 2024 by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, who is a legal descendant of th

Kottur college students continue to excel in II PU exam results

Karnataka includes root canal treatment under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme

A Government Order issued on April 8 provides for the addition of specific procedure codes for root canal treatment under the Dental and Oral and

Officials seize camera-equipped glasses from UDF agent at Uduma in Kasaragod

Adani Krishnapatnam Port achieves 59.22 MMT cargo handling in 2025-26

Watch: Sabarimala women entry case: What happened in the Supreme Court?

The Sabarimala case is back in the Supreme Court, and this time, the debate has taken a sharp turn. During Wednesdays hearing, the Centre told th

MBBS student says his bluetooth earphones burst inside ear, triggers eardrum inflammation: What happened

A medical student reported his Bluetooth earphones allegedly burst, leading to eardrum inflammation. This incident raises concerns about earbud s

Combating disability-borne dependence

Institutionalised commitment and funding, coupled with infrastructure and technological aids, can potentially offer a better guarantee for achiev

Rythu Discom to commence full-fledged operations from June 2

'Bigger, better & stronger': Trump signals war readiness against Iran if Hormuz blockade continues

Empowering Women: PM Modis Vision for Development, Says Union Minister Annapurna Devi

New Delhi, April 9: Union Minister Annapurna Devi emphasized that Prime Minister Modis primary goal is to foster development led by women. Speaki

UDF will get 100-odd seats: Chennithala

He says the large turnout of voters sends a strong signal for regime change

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate countrys first quantum computing testing beds in Amaravati on April 14

The two Quantum Reference Facilities being developed under the State governments Amaravati Quantum Valley programme are coming up at SRM Universi

Union leaders urge protection of Sathya Sai water project in Anantapur

Michael Campbell cause of death: What happened to the 35-year-old Game of Thrones actor?

Award-winning actor Michael Patrick, known for his roles in Blue Lights and Game of Thrones, has died at the age of 35 after a battle with motor

The Hezbollah angle: Will Lebanon strikes derail the ceasefire?

A US-Iran ceasefire faces challenges as Israel intensifies strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. This escalation casts doubt on upcoming talks in Paki

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: High turnout fuels tight contest in Thrissur

Polling touches 77.06%, up 3.37 points from 2021; all 13 seats see intense multi-cornered fight

Science topper aiming a seat in NITK Surathkal

Israel Praises Indias Stance on Free Navigation in Hormuz Amid Global Tensions

New Delhi, April 9: Israels Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, commended Indias robust pursuit of its national interests amidst current global ten

One pay dispute, $200 million gone: Inside the blaze that shocked California

The fire started around midnight inside a very large warehouse. The building stored everyday items like tissues, paper towels, and toilet paper f

UDF booth agent allegedly attacked in Peravur

Industries urged to adhere to safety norms: Labour Minister

North Karnataka students do well in II PU exam

Kerala polls: UDF will return to power with 100 plus seats: Satheesan