Top News

UTIs, tooth decay: how common infections may be fast-tracking dementia

Experts believe that these infections dont necessarily cause dementia, but act as a catalyst. Many people have a silent buildup of proteins or pl

CSK suffers setback as Ayush Mhatre ruled out of IPL 2026

The Hindu understands that Mhatre, the Under-19 World Cup-winning captain, underwent scans here on Monday (April 20) after CSK arrived to take on

Assamese film Aakuti heads to New York Indian Film Festival 2026

Snigdha P Roy on her Assamese debut, working with a first-time child actor, crafting emotion, and taking the film from short to feature

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal: M.K. Stalin has stood for the country, for democracy

Arvind Kejriwal praises the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and M. K. Stalin for their strong support, welfare policies, and governance in Tamil Nadu,

Ajith Kumars 25th film, Amarkalam, to re-release in theatres

The films female lead was played by Shalini, who went on to marry her co-star Ajith

Ryan Group of Schools Celebrates Stellar Performance in CBSE Class 10 Board Exams

Students Shine with Exceptional Academic Performance

West Bengal polls - phase 1: 294 candidates face serious criminal charges, 98 booked for crimes against women

One in five candidates has serious criminal cases, 98 face charges of crimes against women yet women make up a mere 11% of West Bengals first-ph

BJP always fails to deliver on promises, TMC's welfare schemes to continue uninterrupted: Abhishek

Addressing a poll rally at Barjora in Bankura district, Mr. Banerjee said women will continue to receive benefits under the scheme for life

European Union expects positive decisions on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine on April 22

We expect some positive decisions tomorrow on the 90 billion loan, says European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

At Ashvitas Chennai, the Body As Is explores the human form through SK Rajavelus drawings

Executed primarily through ink on paper, many works depict reclining female figures, their curves shaped by the late artists travels to Thanjavur

Acai Theory raises Rs 4 crore in pre-seed funding

NEW DELHI, Apr 21: Acai Theory, a health-focused quick service restaurant (QSR) brand, announced on Tuesday it has secured Rs 4 crore in a pre-se

Arthur Law Named a 2026 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

Clouds hover over Hyderabad on April 21 afternoon

U.S. releases photos of forces patrolling near seized Iranian vessel

Welspun One leases 2.10 lakh sq ft of warehousing space at JNPA SEZ to Indev Infra

MUMBAI, Apr 21: Warehousing and industrial real estate platform Welspun One on Tuesday said it has leased 2.10 lakh sq ft of space at the JNPA sp

Congress MP gives privilege notice against PM in Lok Sabha for casting aspersions on members

PM Modi criticised opposition parties for blocking the bill and made direct reflections on the voting pattern of Members of the Opposition and at

Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India

WASHINGTON, Apr 21: Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the worlds st

LG unveils Statue Of Renowned Social Worker Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh In Ghazipur

Jammu, Apr 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday called for building India which our freedom fighters once dreamed of and in which every

Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

The Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo is dedicated to 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in conflicts since the late 19th century

2022 Clip Falsely Viral as TMC Leader Warning People Not to Vote for BJP in WB

We were able to trace this video back to 2022 and it is not a recent incident.

MetaComp launches the worlds first AI agent governance framework for regulated financial services

Introduced at Money20/20 Asia, theStableX Know Your Agent Frameworkestablishes how AI agents are identified, authorised, monitored and held accou

J&K | Unseasonal Snow Adds To Hardship Of Gujjar, Bakerwal Tribes Seasonal Migration

BHADERWAH, Apr 21: Amid unseasonal snowfall, hundreds of Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes have begun their centuries-old biannual migration to the high

P&G Shiksha Is Encouraging Parents To Rethink How Children Learn

P&G Shiksha exposed parents with what struggling children feel every day. The experience changed something.

Kerala Sthree Sakthi SS 516 lottery result out today (April 21, 2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Sthree Sakthi SS 516 Lottery Result (21-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Sthree Sakthi SS 516 we

KVS 2026 lottery results released at kvsangathan.nic.in; check steps to download and more

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has released the third lottery results for Balvatika and Class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Parents c

West Bengal CEO Imposes Restrictions On Motorbike Movement Ahead Of Polls

According to the order, the restrictions will come into effect from Polling day minus two onward and remain in place through polling day, with th

Maharashtra government employees begin indefinite strike over pension notification

About 1.7 million staff join strike as government invokes No Work, No Pay rule and warns of action under Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenan

Loylty Rewardz Achieves Prestigious PCI DSS v4.0.1 Certification, Setting a New Security Benchmark for Indias Loyalty Industry

First loyalty management company in India to attain this certification, moving beyond basic compliance to build preventive control frameworks

Ban on Telangana Govt employees transfers relaxed temporarily; to be reimposed from June 1, 2026

Employees of certain Telangana government departments can be transferred between May 1 and 31. Detailed guidelines issued.

Be Where The Next Now of Retail Unfolds: NRF 2026 APAC Unveils Star Speakers, Bigger Expo and Limited-Time Travel Incentives

Shankara Jayanthi marked at Srisailam temple with special rituals

Temple priests performed Maha Ganapati puja and special abhishekams for the deities; rituals were also held for a new Rudramurthy idol consecrate

Security Of Key Installations Reviewed In J&Ks Reasi

JAMMU, Apr 21: Security of several vital installations, including the worlds highest railway arch bridge over Chenab, was reviewed during a high-

Ayanur residents question decision to shut down well-equipped village Community Health Centre while staff quarters being built

Locals are questioning the rationale behind the closure when the facility already has robust infrastructure in place

RoboSense Unveiled EOCENE SPAD-SoC Architecture and Chipsets Phoenix and Peacock: Ushering the LiDAR Industry into the Image-grade Era of High-Definition 3D Perception

CIBF 2026: Connecting the Globe, Empowering Green Energy The Worlds Definitive Battery Event Arrives in Shenzhen

Pakistan extends airspace closure for Indian planes till May 24

New Delhi: Pakistan on Tuesday, April 21, extended the closure of its airspace for Indian planes till May 24 as the curbs will now remain in plac

Auramah Valley by Imperial Holding Group Redefines Luxury Mountain Living in Himachal Pradesh

Led by Chairman Manavinder Singh, Auramah Valley introduces a new standard for second homes and parallel living in the Himalayas.

Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoDs alleged warning over Governors event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest

Audio clip, which circulated before a send-off event and inauguration of Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations, reportedly warned students of potenti

ED Searches: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Accuses Centre Of Targeting Cong Leaders

The premises searched comprised those of Mohammed Haris Nalapad and Omar Farook Nalapad, the sons of the MLA; Aqeeb Khan, the grandson of veteran

Two PCCF-Rank Officers To Continue In J&K After Promotion

JAMMU, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the promotion and posting of three Indian Forest Service (IFS)

APCCF Riddhi Jagadh Vasudev To Continue In J&K Post Promotion

Jammu, Apr 17: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered transfer and posting of two APCCF-rank IFS officers in the AGMU

Two J&K Segment IFS Officers Among Seven Promoted, Transferred

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered promotion and transfer of seven Indian Forest Service (IFS) off

Ayushmann Khurrana, Sharvari's Yeh Prem Mol Liya to Hit Theatres on Nov 27

Sooraj, who won the National Award for Best Director for Uunchai, reunites with composer Himesh Reshammiya on the project.

Nayanaa Kanodia: artist of the present-continuous

Nayanaa Kanodias new exhibition spans the arc of her career and is a colourful reckoning with an India in flux

Jaquar IPA Neerathon 2026 Sees Strong Turnout, Amplifies National Water Conservation Movement

The 3rd edition of the Jaquar IPA Neerathon – Run for Water, a large-scale water awareness festival inspired by the vision of Hon’ble

Pakistan, strangled by economic strain, steps up Iran peace push

Pakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Consumers

It's Wrap for Jailer 2: Superstar Rajinikanth Completes Filming for Sequel

The makers also shared photos of a cake-cutting ceremony held to mark the completion of filming.

DGP to probe harassment allegations, concerns of SP regarding Mangaluru police chief: Karnataka Home Minister

The DCRE Inspector, identified as Srinivas, has levelled serious allegations about misuse of power by IPS officers while SP Kashinath has written

Guwahati HC Reserves Order On Pawan Kheras Anticipatory Bail Application

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for Mr Khera, argued that the case is politically motivated.

Trump tariffs here to stay, US trade official tells Mexican firms: Sources

US trade representatives have informed Mexico that President Trump's tariffs on auto and steel sectors are here to stay. These duties will not be

President Murmu inaugurates projects worth Rs 158 crore in Odisha's Rourkela

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated projects valued at approximately Rs 158 crore in Rourkela, Odisha. These include a planetarium, science cent

Two ISI operatives arrested for planning grenade attacks, target killings in Delhi-NCR

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested two youths from Gwalior for working with Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti. Their arrests foiled planned

Akshay Kumar Congratulates Riteish Deshmukh on Raja Shivaji, Hopes for Blockbuster Success

Mumbai, April 21: Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, and Vidya Balan star in the period drama film Raja Shivaji, which released its trailer this past

Farmers Wheat Procurement to Be Ensured Under Transparent System: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal, April 21: Central Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the wheat procurement process in the Vidisha pa

Pakistan presses ahead with preparations for Iran-US talks even with Tehran's participation unclear

Pakistan is preparing for a second round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline, though Iran has not confirmed par

Hardik Pandya Explains Jasprit Bumrahs New-Ball Role

Hardik Pandya clarifies Jasprit Bumrahs limited new-ball usage, calls it a tactical move, and lauds Tilak Varmas match-winning century.

Life feels impossible without a partner: Widow of 'ponywallah' killed in Pahalgam terror attack

I was married to Adil for six years. He was the sole earning member of the family and took full responsibility for our 4-5 member household. Sinc

Pak receives second tranche of USD 1 bn loan from Saudi Arabia

Karachi: Pakistan has received the second and final tranche of USD 1 billion from Saudi Arabia, as part of a USD 3 billion aid package aimed at b

Will get justice when country becomes terrorism-free: family of Pahalgam attack victim recalls horrors of April 22

Pragati Jagdale, wife of the late Santosh Jagdale, recalled the horrors of April 22, 2025, when Pakistan-backed terrorists entered a village of P

Shocking Fraud Case in Mumbai: Businessman Duped of 3.25 Crore

Mumbai, April 21: A shocking case of fraud and extortion has emerged from the Vile Parle East area of Mumbai, where a businessman was duped of 3.

PM Modi Honors Adi Shankaracharyas Timeless Teachings

New Delhi, April 21: On the occasion of Adi Guru Shankaracharya Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the revered spiritual leade

India Calls For Global Financing Reform At UN

India emphasised the need to better reflect the aspirations of the Global South and pushes for greater global south representation at UN.

Heavy vehicles barred on NH-948 ghat stretch for poll logistics in Erode

As heavily loaded vehicles frequently break down along the ghat road, causing traffic disruptions, the movement of such vehicles has been restric

Anudeep Reddy Aims to Propel Lacrosse in India Ahead of 2028 Olympics

New Delhi, April 21: Anudeep Reddy from India is not just dreaming of the Olympics; he is actively contributing to the growth of lacrosse in the

Kejriwal Faces Backlash Over Pressure Tactics Against Female Judge, Claims BJP Leader Basanti Swaraj

New Delhi, April 21: BJP leader and MP Basanti Swaraj held a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday, targeting former D

Elderly man beaten to death in Salem

Archana Puran Singhs Ayurvedic Routine: No meetha, no maida, dinner by 7, what the 63-year-old actor did during her 15-day wellness reset

Archana Puran Singh has shared details of her strict post-Ayurvedic retreat lifestyle after returning from a 15-day wellness programme in Bengalu

Two-Wheeler Sales in India Reach Record 22 Million Units in FY 2026

New Delhi, April 21: Two-wheeler sales in India have set a new record in the fiscal year 2026. According to a report released on Tuesday, domesti

Strict Ban on Opening Strong Rooms Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, April 21: The office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala has issued strict directives regarding the transparency and sec

Shubha Design Studio Launches 'Laadla Laadli. India' - A New-Age Kids wear Brand Blending Comfort, Creativity, Culture and Fun

Shubha Design Studio , a sustainable fashion label known for its effortless silhouettes and quirky, artistic prints, today announced the launch o

Congress IT Cell Workers Detained in Madhya Pradesh Amid Controversy

Bhopal, April 21: The police in Bhopal have reportedly detained three members of the Congress IT Cell in Madhya Pradesh. Senior Congress leader a

Tragic Incident: 19-Year-Old Student Commits Suicide at Noida Hospital

Noida, April 21: A deeply tragic and concerning incident has emerged from Noida, where a 19-year-old student reportedly took his own life within

Manipur unrest: Protests continue in Imphal over Tronglaobi bomb attack; curfew imposed

Six Andhra Ministers in Singapore to study urban governance under Swarna Andhra Vision 2047

The delegation, on a tour from April 21 to 27, will study the city-states administrative systems and take part in a training programme under an a

Widow of Santosh Jagdale Expresses Gratitude to PM Modi for Operation Sindoor

Pune, April 21: The first anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam is approaching on April 22. In Pune, Maharashtra, the pain of th

BJP Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections Amid TMC Discontent, Says Pratul Shahdev

Ranchi, April 21: BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdev has asserted that the party will form the government in West Bengal following the upcoming asse

BJP to resolve decades-old Gorkha issue within 6 months of forming government in Bengal: Shah

Within six months of the BJP forming the government in West Bengal, every Gorkha will have a smile on his face. We will find such a solution to t

India Post GDS 3rd merit list 2026 Date and Time: When to download from indiapostgdsonline.gov.in? Check the latest update

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List 2026: The India Post is expected to release the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 3rd merit list 2026 shortly on its official

Political Tensions Rise Over Womens Reservation Bill in Maharashtra

Nagpur, April 21: Political tensions are escalating in Maharashtra regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. State Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule

APCCF Kamal Preet Posted To J&K From Mizoram

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has transferred 1997-batch IFS officer Kamal Preet, holding the rank of Add

CDS Anil Chauhan Discusses Evolving Nature of Warfare During UK Visit

New Delhi, April 21: General Anil Chauhan, Indias Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), is currently on an official visit to the United Kingdom. During h

The fire we lit has turned the Delimitation Bill to ashes: TN CM M.K. Stalin

Sabarimala case: Will Constitution not come to rescue of believer who is not allowed to touch deity, asks Supreme Court

The Supreme Court questioned the chief priest of Sabarimala if the Constitution protects believers barred from touching the deity. The court is h

Kerala polls: After Perambra row, Election Commission orders strongrooms not to be opened before counting day

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar issues direction after reports of a strongroom storing EVMs in Perambra constituency in Kozhikode

4 IFS Officers Transferred; One Posted To J&K, One Moved Out

Jammu, Apr 21: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has ordered the transfer and posting of four Deputy Conservator of Forests

Swiggy Restaurant Awards 2026 Witness Record-Breaking Participation: Winners Announced Across 160+ Cities

1.3 crore+ votes mark a 2.2X jump vs. last year 15k+ brands won across 110 categories nationwide   Swiggy (NSE: SWIGGY/BSE: 544285), India&r

A plan of change: On Bihar politics and the BJP | The Hindu Editorial

The BJP achieved its aim of leading Bihar after a long waiting game

Japan Eases Arms Export Regulations Amidst Public Outcry

Tokyo, April 21: The Japanese government has revised its policy on the export of defense equipment and technology. This change aims to permit the

Three teen boys drown in Namakkal

Surprising Trust in Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia by Gujarat Titans: Abhinav Mukund

Ahmedabad, April 21: Gujarat Titans (GT) faced a significant defeat against Mumbai Indians (MI) by 99 runs in a match held at the Narendra Modi C