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Para Training Near Ballari: One Injured, Airlifted To Bengaluru

According to sources, an area in PD Halli of Ballari district, located along the KarnatakaAndhra Pradesh border, has long been used as a drop zon

National Parties Play Crucial Role in Multi-Lingual Krishnagiri

The DMK alliance hopes to sail through due to the individual support for Ramachandran who won the constituency thrice.

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Adrak Ke Panje: Why Babbans Play Had The World In Splits

The plot of Adrak ke Panje first staged on September 22, 1965, in Hyderabad's Aghapura

Rare Manuscripts Discovered in Bihar Temple, Digitization Underway

Patna, April 19: In a remarkable discovery, 18 rare manuscripts have been found in an ancient temple in Nawada district, sparking excitement in t

Renowned Padma Shri Awardee Bhagwandas Raikwar Passes Away, Leaving a Void in the Art World

Bhopal, April 19: Bhagwandas Raikwar, a celebrated artist who brought recognition to Bundeli martial arts, sadly passed away on Saturday during t

Samrat Choudhary signals continuity after taking over as Bihar CM; holds Janata Darbar, meets Nitish Kumar, orders anti-corruption push

Bihar's new Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is emphasizing continuity in governance. He has directed officials towards zero tolerance for corrupt

All Parties Accept Silent Voters Will Be X-Factor

Considered as the group which consciously avoids revealing its electoral preferences, the silent voters are often seen spoiling the prospects of

Manish Tewari | Americas Suez Moment: Its Limits Stand Exposed

The comparison to the British experience in 1956 is instructive. The war in Iran has hastened a transition to a multipolar order.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Calls for Unity in Support of BJP in West Bengal

Kolkata, April 19: In a recent event held in Howrah, Kolkata, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma was honored by the local Rajasthan commu

Hardeep Singh Puri Criticizes Opposition for Celebrating Womens Rights Setback

New Delhi, April 18: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has launched a strong attack on the opposition following Prime Minister Narendra Modis add

Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu criticise Opposition after Constitution Bill defeat; warn of impact on Souths representation and womens quota

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Opposition leader YS Jagan Mohan Reddy united in their criticism of the Constitution (131st

Our Natural Alliance United to Oust Anti-People DMK Govt

As for the All India Anna DMK, the people have faith that it will strive to eradicate the corruption of the DMK

Trump warns Iran, says Tehran cannot lackmail US over Strait of Hormuz

Iran has reimposed a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. This move followed a brief 24-hour opening. US President Donald Trump issued a sharp

Nirahuas Film Wins Best Feature Film at INCA Awards

Mumbai, April 18: Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has received a significant honor for his film Hamar Naam Ba Kanhaiya. The film wo

Bengal Elections: Election Commission Issues Strict Directives to Police Ahead of First Phase Voting

Kolkata, April 18: The Chief Electoral Officer of the state, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, warned police officials during a virtual meeting on Saturday th

Congress Criticises BJP Over Remarks on Telangana Formation

Venkatram Reddy said any reference to the prolonged struggle and sacrifices of students and youth as a political delay amounted to disrespect to

Being Probed Minutely: Collector On Vedanta Boiler Blast That Killed 23

Sakti Collector Amrit Vikas Topno said a central government team is examining the logs to pinpoint what triggered one of the worst industrial acc

Cabinet approves DA increase, extends PMGSY-III timeline

Central government employees and pensioners will receive a 2% dearness allowance and dearness relief increase. This move aims to offset rising in

Malinga, Nitish, Shivang star in SRH's hard-earned win over CSK

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a thrilling 10-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, thanks to exceptional death bowling from Eshan Malinga and Shiva

Oppositions Blockade of Womens Reservation Bill Exposes Anti-Women Stance: Nitin Naveen

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill r

The Majestic Cloud Palace: A 17th Century Marvel of Rajput-Mughal Architecture

Bundi, April 18: Nestled in the heart of Rajasthans desert, the Cloud Palace stands as a testament to Indias rich heritage. Perched atop the Arav

HC grants bail to two former Congress leaders arrested in September 24 Leh violence case, says bail is a rule

CJI to inaugurate additional building on Madurai District Court campus on April 19

US oil prices may cross $100 as Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz, surge odds hit 44%

Oil prices may rise again as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. Tensions with the US are increasing, and talks are still not cl

Ahead of Assembly polls, Punjab rolls out pilot of women cash support scheme in select constituencies; eligible women to receive Rs 1,000 monthly under AAP promise

Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government has started a pilot of its Mukhymantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana. This scheme offers monthly cash support to

As Trump Cosies Up To Pak's Asim Munir, US Report's Red Flag Caution

Bill Roggio, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies, told the channel that Trump should not trust the Pakistanis and that M

Akshay Bhatia Shines at RBC Heritage, Climbs Leaderboard with Stellar Performance

Hilton Head Island, April 18: Indian golfer Akshay Bhatia made a remarkable comeback during the second round of the RBC Heritage tournament held

Empowering Women is Essential for Nation Building: CM Yogis Response to PM Modi

New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on

Clashes mar Gargi College student polls; ABVP, SFI trade charges

Nagaland Governor Urges Youth to Embrace Innovation and Hard Work

Kohima, April 18: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishor Yadav emphasized the vast potential in sectors like tourism during a recent address. He stated th

'Sharia law going to be banned': Steve Bannon SNAPS at crowd over laughs at Texas' anti-Islam push

Goal is to preserve, gain global recognition for 400-year-old Kondapalli toys, says Collector

Puppy Rescued After Suspected Abuse

A 60dayold Labrador puppy, suspected to have been brutally assaulted by a gang, has been rescued by animal activist Shaik Sana, who named the pup

Veteran BJP Leader Balbir Punj Passes Away, Leaving a Legacy in Journalism and Politics

New Delhi, April 18: Balbir Punj, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former vice president, passed away on Saturday evening.

India calls in Iranian envoy, conveys deep concern after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned

Rupee depreciation forces Indian firms to adopt Yuan payments, boost local sourcing

Indian businesses are actively seeking ways to counter the weakening rupee. Companies are now making payments for Chinese imports in yuan, aiming

90% plus tracks in India are substandard: AFI spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla

Most Indian athletic tracks are substandard, according to Athletics Federation of India spokesperson Adille Sumariwalla. He stated that materials

Trump signs bill extending controversial surveillance powers until Apr 30

President Trump signed a bill extending a controversial surveillance program until April 30, averting its expiration. This short-term renewal, ap

Maharashtra To Fast-Track Land Allocation For Data Centres

The government has asked the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to develop a land bank to position Maharashtra as a major data i

The Majestic Orchha Palace: Where the Kitchen Became Lord Rams Court

Mumbai, April 18: Orchha, a town in Madhya Pradesh, is a treasure trove of architectural beauty and devotion. Among its many wonders is the Orchh

Maharashtra Signs MOU for 5.6 Million Tree Planting and Environmental Initiatives

Mumbai, April 18: The Maharashtra governments strategic advisory body, the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), has signed a Memor

Manchester City vs Arsenal prediction, live streaming: How to watch Premier League match?

Manchester City-Arsenal: Manchester City versus Arsenal Premier League match will be live streamed across the U.S.

Postal voting for police personnel begins in Madurai district

Health Camps Every Quarter In Jails

Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha said on Saturday that the health department would enter into a memorandum of understanding with the prisons to faci

'Women of this country will teach them a lesson,' BJP says after Constitution Amendment Bill fails; vows to continue push for 33% quota

The BJP has strongly criticized the Congress party. This follows the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. The bil

Bayern on cusp of title as Dortmund lose, Eta beaten on debut

Bayern Munich is close to winning the Bundesliga title. Borussia Dortmund lost to Hoffenheim, giving Bayern a significant lead. Union Berlin's ne

Rajasthan Student Achieves RAS Exam Success with AI Assistance

Jaipur, April 18: Veerendra Charan, a resident of Pokhran in Jaisalmer, has secured the second position in the Rajasthan Administrative Service (

T.N. Assembly election: flames of DMKs black flag protest burnt down BJPs saffron flag, asserts Stalin

He says the BJPs criticism that the DMK is stalling the passage of the Women Reservation Bill will not hold water since the Bill was adopted duri

'MAGA has Trump': Steve Bannon pushes POTUS for third term, rejects Vance as heir

African proverb of the day: The poorest person in the world is not the one without money but the one without vision Lessons on human nature, personal growth, motivation and why vision matters for success

African proverb of the day highlights a timeless truth about life and success, emphasizing that true poverty is not the absence of money but the

Violence Erupts in Ahmedabad Following Road Accident, 20 Arrested

Ahmedabad, April 18: Police reported that approximately 15 to 20 individuals have been detained following violent clashes in the town of Dhandhuk

Opposition Accused of Betraying Women by Blocking Womens Reservation Bill: Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, April 18: Central Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal launched a sharp attack on the opposition on Saturday. He stated that if the Womens R

Siddhartha Academy students bagged 1,936 job offers in 2025-26 academic year, says V-C

Students of core branches have bagged the packages ranging between 9 LPA to 14.5 LPA, says Venkateswara Rao

153 stolen mobile phones returned to owners in Bapatla

The distribution marked the fourth phase of a special mobile recovery drive conducted at the district police headquarters

Arteta tells spluttering Arsenal to embrace title pressure ahead of Man City showdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called on his team to embrace the challenge of facing Manchester City. The Gunners hold a six-point lead but Cit

Hell do it! Lawyer sparks firestorm over Donald Trump's pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer, David Oscar Markus, believes a presidential pardon from Donald Trump is a strong possibility for his client. Markus a

West Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee calls delimitation bill 'ploy to divide'

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Delimitation Bill aims to divide India. She stated the downfall of Prime Minister Narendra

VIT-A.P. School of Business organises V-Launch Pad 2026 to promote innovation, startup culture

Court Declares Syed Mazaar in Itawa Illegal After Two-Month Hearing

Lucknow, April 18: A significant ruling has emerged from the court regarding the Syed Mazaar located in the Beehad area of Itawa, Uttar Pradesh.

National Census: Bengaluru corporations warn absentees of strict action

Experience of David Miller Shines as Delhi Capitals Triumph Over RCB

Bengaluru, April 18: Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a remarkable six-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 26th match of t

Tiruvallur District: Rapid Growth, Basic Infrastructure Still Lagging

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for

Naidu Vows To Clear 100% Waste From Urban Centres By June

Naidu said he wants to ensure processing of 100 per cent garbage collected from the present 57 per cent.

You should be ashamed & removed: Haley Stevens rips into RFK Jr with Impeachment article in hand

As Male faces stress, India weighs currency swap extension

India is reviewing the Maldives' plea for an extended currency swap facility. The island nation faces significant economic strain, compounded by

Priyanka Gandhi, Dimple Yadav back 2023 women's quota act, but reject 2011 census link; target BJP over delimitation row

Wome's reservation amendment bill 2026 row: Opposition parties assert their support for the 2023 Women's Reservation Act. They claim their concer

India Condemns Attack on French UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

New Delhi, April 18: India has strongly condemned the attack on French peacekeepers deployed under the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (U

Congress Women Leaders Celebrate Defeat of Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament

New Delhi, April 18: Congress partys women leaders expressed their joy over the defeat of the Womens Reservation Bill in Parliament. They hailed

Had Mamata Banerjee worked with ECI, SIR wouldn't be so complicated: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury criticizes Mamata Banerjee's role in voter list issues. He states the Congress will contest all assembly s

Haj Committee Gears Up For Pilgrims From May 4

Telangana Haj Committee is gearing up for arrangements for pilgrims embarking from RGIA from May 4. A total of 9,660 pilgrims including 6,660 fr

Mega Fire Service demo displays skills of firemen

Pakistans Control in Balochistan: A Report on Forced Disappearances and Human Rights Violations

Colombo, April 18: A recent report highlights that the incidents of forced disappearances in Balochistan are not merely a human rights issue but

Father and Son Escape Fiery Car Blaze in Gadchiroli

Mumbai, April 18: A major disaster was narrowly avoided on Saturday along the Aramuri-Gadchiroli main road when a moving car suddenly caught fire

New taluk, hospital upgrade, bus services prominent demands in Senthamangalam

Home to the famous Kolli Hills, Senthamangalamconstituency is considered an AIADMK stronghold, but the incumbent is from DMK; also in the fray ar

BJP reduced to four seats in Tripura Tribal Belt; TMP sweeps TTAADC polls

The Tipra Motha Party has achieved a significant victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections. The party secured a m

TELANGANA NETA NATTER | Revanth Weaponises Hybrid Model

His warning is less metaphor, more siren: Ignore this blend, and the arithmetic of representation may hand the steering wheel largely to northern

A two-cornered contest but a tough act for DMK at Harur (R) constituency

SRH Breaks 11-Year Record with Highest Score Against CSK in IPL 2026

Hyderabad, April 18: In the 27th match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday. Batting fi

No challan, no car impounding for drunk driving: Navi Mumbai cops take keys, drive group home, man praises humane response

A Navi Mumbai resident shared a Reddit post detailing a positive encounter with local police. After a night of drinking, the resident and friends

BJP wants to have a puppet AIADMK C.M., says Rahul Gandhi

Kumar Vishwas Speaks on the Displacement of Kashmiri Pandits: Peaceful People Were Made Homeless by Their Own

Mumbai, April 18: The violence against Kashmiri Pandits in the Kashmir Valley remains a poignant memory for many. Discussions about this issue co

Why Is Revanth Silent On Tejasvi's Slander On Telangana?: Harish

Speaking with reporters in Jagtial, Harish Rao said Surya insulted the self-respect of four crore people of Telangana.

Eight India-bound ships return after attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

The government earmarked 22 ships carrying energy cargo to India for repatriation in coordination with Iranian agencies and Indian Navy

HMWS&SB To Launch Special Drive Against Water Wastage; Citizen Volunteers To Report Misuse Via Paani App

The board is supplying 570 million gallons per day (MGD) of drinking water, drawn from projects on the Krishna, Godavari and Manjira and the Osma

Gadchiroli Police bring healthcare to remote areas, hundreds of locals treated

The medical teams included specialists such as paediatricians, physicians and gynaecologists, ensuring a wide range of healthcare services for vi

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Government Over Womens Reservation Bill Failure

Coimbatore, April 18: Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and a prominent RJD leader, has condemned the central go

PM Modi Expresses Disappointment Over Womens Reservation Bill Rejection

New Delhi, April 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Saturday following the rejection of the constitutional amendment bill r

Dont tell me to calm down: Steven Horsford vs RFK Jr clash turns ugly over EPA reforms

Women's Reservation Bill letter in Vasundhara Rajes name goes viral; she calls it fake

A purported letter in Vasundhara Rajes name criticising the BJPs stance on issues including the Womens Reservation Bill went viral on social medi