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Illegal sand mining has created environmental crisis in National Chambal Sanctuary: SC

SC Slams the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh for their utter failure in dealing with the issue of illegal mining.

Bharti Airtel Recommends Customers Choose Fiber Over AirFiber

Mumbai, April 17: Bharti Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, operates one of the largest AirFiber services in the country. With

Hansika Motwani Reflects on Her Career Milestones and Early Beginnings

Mumbai, April 17: Actress Hansika Motwani has established herself through hard work. Starting her career as a child artist, she has spent signifi

Dairy Farm Owner Drugged, Robbed of Rs 10 Lakh in Kandukur

Kandukur Station House Officer Venkateshwarlu said two teams had been formed to trace the gang.

Major Breakthrough in Rohit Shetty Shooting Case: 15th Accused Arrested in Agra

Mumbai, April 17: In a significant development in the high-profile Rohit Shetty shooting case, the Mumbai Crime Branch has made another crucial a

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20

Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, includin

Amit Vikram Pandey Praises Ravi Kishan: Words Fall Short to Describe Him

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Amit Vikram Pandey recently appeared in the web series Maamla Legal-2, where he played a lawyer at the Patparganj Distric

UP Board Results 2026 Expected Soon: Key Dates and Details

Prayagraj, April 17: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad is anticipated to announce the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 shortly,

Discontent Among Muslim Leaders in Karnataka Over Congress Candidate Selection

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a point of contention following the passing of senior Congress leader S

SP MP Questions Timing of Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Increasing Lok Sabha Seats

New Delhi, April 17: During the discussion on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the constitutional amendment bill related to d

Kangana Ranaut Backs Deepika Padukones Work Norms

Kangana revealed that both actresses had once pushed back against long working hours on set. We were asked to work for 12 hours.

Bihar politics: Former CM Nitish Kumar plans to groom his son Nishant before giving him big responsibility

Not allowing Nishant Kumar to be a part of Chief Minister Samrat Choudharys Cabinet is the larger political plan of former Chief Minister Nitish

Man killed in land dispute in Tirupati village; accused family sets house on fire, flees

Man killed over land dispute in Adapareddipalle village of Tirupati rural mandal; accused family absconding

Parliament Discusses Womens Reservation Bill Late Into the Night

New Delhi, April 17: Late into the night, the Parliament engaged in discussions regarding three significant bills related to womens reservation,

Punjab Kings Dominate IPL 2026, Claim Top Spot with Thrilling Victory Over Mumbai Indians

New Delhi, April 17: The Punjab Kings continue to showcase their dominance in IPL 2026. On Thursday, they secured a stunning victory against the

Allu Arjun Moves Delhi HC to Safeguard Personality Rights

Bollywood star Salman Khan has filed a comparable suit, reinforcing the trend.

Ruby Lal interview: History is part of a thinking civilisation

Historian-authors Ruby Lal and Ira Mukhoty in an exclusive conversation on the tiger-hunting Nur Jahan

Iran War Energy Shock Drives Nuclear Power Plans in Hard-Hit Asia, Africa

Asia, where most of the Middle Eastern oil and natural gas was headed, was hit first and hardest by disruptions to shipping routes carrying those

Army steps up patrols in Manipur hills to block hostile infrastructure

Security Forces conducted joint area domination patrols in Manipur's Ukhrul district, targeting Jalenbung hills and Thoyee Heights. The operation

Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Software and data-driven services have become central in the automotive companies long-term strategies

I am There To Support And Challenge Players, Not Control Them : Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined his responsiblities and challenges

Earth Day 2026: A few initiatives from Thiruvananthapuram doing their bit for the environment

Ahead of Earth Day, which falls on April 22, know a few people who have made a difference through community engagement and sustainability-focusse

CBSEs new curriculum: Bridging policy, skills, and future-oriented learning

FSSAI asks States, UTs to intensify crackdown on using calcium carbide to ripen fruits

The inspections would also be carried out at storage facilities, wholesalers, and distributors, particularly where seasonal fruits are stored usi

BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026 released: How to download from bpsc.bih.nic.in? Check direct link, exam date and more

BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examina

Housing for roadside dwellers and traffic solutions are top priorities for Harbour constituency: Minister Sekarbabu

Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at

'Deplorable actions': India at UN condemns targeting of ships in Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

Asia is vulnerable to an energy shock if West Asia conflict continues, warns IMF

Asia could face a sharp energy shock if the US-Israel- Iran war escalates, the IMF has warned.

White House to give U.S. agencies Anthropic Mythos access: Report

Mythos has found thousands of major vulnerabilities in operating systems, web browsers and other software

Canada's T20 World Cup Match Vs NZ Under ICC ACU Scrutiny: Report

Cricket Canada has come under scrutiny from the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) following allegations of corruption.

SC Braga Triumphs Over Real Betis to Secure Europa League Semifinal Spot

Seville, April 17: In a thrilling second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals, SC Braga staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Real Betis 4-2

Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Seizures Exceed 800 Crores, Nearly Double from 2021

Chennai, April 17: The ongoing election atmosphere in Tamil Nadu has seen the seizure of approximately 800 crores worth of cash, valuables, and i

Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed

Mr. Harivanshs return to the post, marks the first time a nominated member holds the office of Deputy Chairman

Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Keralas Kozhikode

According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator

Towards restoring hearing without invasive procedures

Raman and Lakshmanan, Founders of Backyard Creators, on their domain

TN has got fair, good deal: G. K. Vasan on delimitation

Voter Awareness Walkathon Celebrated in Darjeeling

Kolkata, April 17: A vibrant celebration of democracy unfolded in Darjeeling, West Bengal, on Friday morning. Under the Election Commissions SVEE

Israeli-Lebanon Ceasefire Boosts Indian Stock Market, Sensex and Nifty Show Mild Gains

Mumbai, April 17: The domestic stock markets opened flat on Friday but soon experienced a slight uptick. Relief in global oil prices and U.S. Pre

EU in talks with Anthropic over risks of AI model Mythos

Anthropic's announcement has encountered a mix of alarm and scepticism, with some pointing out the firm, one of several contenders in a fierce ar

ED Raids Properties of Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora and Associates Over Alleged Money Laundering

Chandigarh, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of raids on the residences and business locations of Punjab Cabinet Mini

Pakistan-based LeT's co-founder injured in attack in Lahore

Two unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the white car in which Ghazi and Hamza were travelling at Peco Road in Lahore near

Karnataka Cabinet approves AI Centre of Excellence at Electronics City in Bengaluru

Also, a Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed in east Bengaluru under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a total project co

MK Stalin Criticizes Center Over Controversial Delimitation Bill

Chennai, April 17: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has launched a fierce attack on the central government regarding the delimitation bill. In

Australian PM Assures Minimal Impact from Refinery Fire on Fuel Supply

Melbourne, April 17: A significant fire broke out at one of Australias two oil refineries. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Friday that

Mangoes, bananas, papayas under watch: FSSAI crackdown begins over illegal 'masala' use for ripening; What Indias top food regulator is warning

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh directive to states to intensify action against the illegal use of artificial fru

Telangana Seeks 30 LMT Parboiled Rice Procurement

CM Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy meet Union Minister Prahlad Joshi, project 90 LMT rice production estimate

Air pollution could be linked with increased migraine activity, study finds

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Exposure to air pollution could be associated with an increased migraine activity, according to a study. Both a short-term and

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Will not allow Bangla-Birodhi Zamindars to inflict misery, suffering on people, says Mamata Banerjee

Odisha Man Lures 5-Year-Old Girl With Biscuits At Home, Rapes Her, Arrested

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The

Sailing in the cosmic ocean

Meghnath learns about the mysteries of space from Shukracharya

Mystery of the dancing man

Akash found the toy when he cleaned his cupboard but when it came alive at night ...

Ignored Warnings, Fuel Build-Up, Negligence Behind Blast At Vedanta Plant In Chhattisgarh

The explosion inside Vedanta's thermal power plant at Chhattisgarh's Singhtarai on April 14 left 21 workers dead.

Sridhar Babu Inaugurates Mailardevpally RoB

The RoB would allow the traffic from Mailardevpally to Falaknuma RTC depot via Vattepally, by minimizing travel time of commuters by 30 minutes

India Slips To Sixth Spot In World Economy: What Led To Drop In Rankings

India is still growing fast. The slip does not reflect a collapse. It shows how exchange rates and data methods affect world rankings.

Engineering Student Fakes Kidnapping to Extort 13 Lakh from Family in Bhubaneswar

22-year-old and three associates detained after staged abduction plot exposed by police

'Tell us how much black money has been recovered': Arvind Kejriwal targets PM Modi over raids on AAP leaders

Jharkhand JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date and Time: When and where to download results from jac.jharkhand.gov.in? Check direct link here

JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date and Time Updates: The results of Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) Class 9, 2026, are likely to be announced in the t

ED questions TMC MLA in Kolkata land-grabbing case; I-T raids home, poll office ahead of Bengal vote

2 Nagpur Students Fall In Ditch, Die; Couldn't Call For Help As Phone Dies

The incident took place on Wednesday night when the two third-year students, Saksham Bansod (20) and Aryan Sontakke (20), went out to eat.

US Troops Given Nearly Empty Trays On Warships Deployed Near Iran: Report

Families of deployed personnel say they have been trying to send essential supplies such as food items, hygiene products and personal necessities

Noida protests flare up again over salary hike demands

Workers protested for salary hikes near Sector 8 Jama Masjid, while police investigated social media accounts from Pakistan allegedly fueling ear

Women Reservation Act 2023 Comes Into Force Ahead Of Voting To Its Amendment In LS

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The Women Reservation Act 2023, which gives 33 per cent quota to women in legislatures, came into force on Thursday to operati

Peninsula Land forays into plotted real estate in Alibaug

Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from

World Haemophilia Day 2026: Why Are Men More Likely To Develop Haemophilia?

On World Haemophilia Day 2026, Dr Rahul Bhargava explains why haemophilia affects men more than women. And understanding how the disorder can occ

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Takes Spotlight In US-Iran Peace Talks

Pakistan's central role has shone a spotlight on the army leader and the unlikely personal trust he's earned from both sides.

Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

The Pope has to understand it's very simple Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The world would be in great danger, says Mr. Trump

India Slips to Sixth Spot in Global Economy Rankings: IMF

Rupee depreciation offsets strong domestic growth, delaying Indias rise to third place

Haryana CET Result Out: PMT Shortlisted Candidates List Released, Download Here

Haryana HSSC CET Result 2026: HSSC has released the CET Result for Physical Measurement Test shortlisted candidates. Download the roll number-wis

Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app for alleged harassment and intimidation

FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and

Street Fighter trailer: Iconic fighters packed into high-stakes tournament into big-screen adaptation

The trailer features fan-favourite fighters including Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken Masters, Guile and Balrog, alongside recognisable elements such as the Ha

An app that offers mental health and legal support for abuse survivors in India

Bengaluru-based iDare is offering discreet, app-based mental health and legal support for abuse survivors, placing emotional safety at the centre

Review | Kimikai Umami House Gurugram, a silk route-inspired Asian restaurant with bold umami flavours

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Voters urged to keep conscience and palms clean

InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes

'Khoon peeti hai...': Kangana Ranaut opens up about being called 'witch' & accused of 'kaala jaadu' in past controversy with ex-boyfriend

Kangana Ranaut recently revisited a controversial chapter of her life, revealing on an ANI podcast that she was subjected to a witch hunt after a

Indian envoy appreciates US support for stronger bilateral ties

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met with US lawmaker Pete Sessions. They discussed issues of mutual interest. Kwatra appreciated Sessions's

Prime Minister, Vice-President pay tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with the former Prime Minister and also urged young Indians to learn more about the leaders work

Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 1.16% down at $98.24 per barrel in futures trade

Heatwave Alert Issued In Many Indian States: Doctor Explains Safety Tips, Do's And Don'ts

With heatwave alerts across India, experts warn of rising health risks. A doctor explains why extreme heat stresses the body, who is most vulnera

Exclusive: Sanjiv Goenka Slams Unjust Social Media Scrutiny Over 'One Incident'

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka spoke to NDTV about social media controversies over his animated interactions with players, clarifying t

PM Modi Most Popular Leader, German Chancellor Merz Most Unpopular: Survey

About 76% of respondents said they were dissatisfied by German Chancellor Friedrich Merzs work.

ED secures five-day custody of two accused in RHFL-RCFL fund diversion case

The accused Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, former senior executives of Reliance (Anil Ambani) group entities, were arrested on April 15, 20

Stock markets trade higher in early trade

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20; Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15

Myanmar leader commutes all death sentences

Myanmar's leader commuted all death sentences in a blanket order on Friday, one of his first official acts since the 2021 coup leader was install

EMPLOYMENT (17-04-2026)

DAILY RISING SUN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL VIJAYPUR REQUIRED 1. FEMALE PRT TEACHERS 2. ART AND CRAFT (DRAWING & PAINTING) 3. PHYSICAL TEACHER (MALE/FE

God Of Chaos Asteroid To Pass Close To Earth In 2029

Scientists believe that its surface has been altered by long-term exposure to cosmic influences such as solar winds and cosmic rays.

Pak-Based X Users 'Spread Misinformation' In Noida Workers' Unrest: Cops

A total of 62 people have been arrested so far in connection with widespread workers' agitation for wage hike in Noida.

Matka King series review: A cautionary tale on the cost of ambition that pays rich dividends

Fired by Vijay Varmas restrained intensity and director Nagraj Manjules signature social realism,Matka Kingturns out to be a familiar but grippin

Government Strengthens Clean Fuel Ecosystem, Boosts Consumer Confidence in LPG Access

ED Raids Punjab Minister Sanjeev Aroras Residence Amid Money Laundering Investigation

Chandigarh, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Friday. Earl

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

The GPT-Rosalind is designed to support research across biochemistry, drug discovery and translational medicine