Top News

Counting Today; Focus On Maiden Entry Of Whistle

Process to start with postal votes counting at 8 am in all 234 seats

A countdown to International Day of Yoga

By encouraging mindfulness and emotional regulation, Yoga equips individuals with the ability to manage stress and respond thoughtfully

Filmmaker Vinod Rajendra Releases Cinema Consciousness

Moving away from conventional narratives centred on fame and commercial success, the book explores cinema as a lived experience that shapes perce

National Education Policy 2020: A Catalyst for Odishas Development Goals

Bhubaneswar, May 4: Odishas Governor, Hari Babu Kambhampati, stated on Sunday that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative r

VMRDA Unveils Rs.2.5 Crore Trishul Project at Kailasagiri

VMRDA officials said the trident is expected to emerge as a major tourist draw and a prominent cultural symbol for the city.

Delhi plans fixed timeline for traffic challans

Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships

Alexander Drozdenko, governor of the northwest region which hosts the port, said more than 60 drones were downed overnight. He said the fire at P

Naidus industrial push for Andhra Pradesh

The Chief Ministers ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns

Man found dead inVelliangiriHills inCoimbatoredistrict

The Forest Department suspects the deceased trekked the hills alone as no one has approached the staff with complaints of a missing pilgrim

Electoral debuts in Tamil Nadus past Assembly elections tell a mixed story of breakthroughs, missed chances

With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whethe

NEET-UG 2026 Held Smoothly; Students Find Paper Easier, Physics Tough

Students in Hyderabad found the paper easier compared to last year, though opinions varied across sections.

BC communities hopeful of political reservations in local body elections

BC Dedicated Commission Chairman Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, who has been appointed to ensure political reservations for all communities in accordance t

BJP Demands Special Session in Jharkhand Assembly for Nari Shakti Vandan Act

Ranchi, May 4: In a significant move, Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, along with BJP state president Adi

India rejects Nepals objection to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on boundary issues through dia

Beijing tells China companies to ignore US sanctions on refiners

China's commerce ministry said the sanctions unlawfully restrict normal trade with third countries and violate international norms. In a rare mov

BJP Blitz vs Mamata Banerjee's Canny Politics: Bengal Results Today

The BJP's battle for Bengal, which had a quiet beginning in 2016, has accelerated over the years. From 3 seats and 10 per cent vote share in 2016

Ahead of counting of votes, officials inspect three centres in city

Ophthalmology experts convene for one-day conference

Tax shadow over charitable trusts with 'profit' motive

Three top-notch hospitals in Mumbai and a famous international spiritual organisation-all functioning as charitable trusts-have been denied Incom

70-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Rape and Murder of Minor Granddaughter in Tripura

Agartala, May 4: Authorities reported on Sunday that a 70-year-old man has been arrested in Tripura for allegedly raping and murdering his minor

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Dont let an opportunity slip, it wont...' - motivational lessons on opportunity, timing, decision-making and why you must act before its too late

Chinese proverb of the day: Opportunities, often subtle and fleeting, require awareness and decisive action to be seized. The proverb Dont let an

5-Year-Old Killed In Delhi After 'Chinese Manjha' Slits His Throat

A five-year-old boy died after his neck was slit by banned 'Chinese manjha' while travelling with his family on a motorcycle in northeast Delhi's

Tamil Nadu | UPSC to shortlist DGP candidates on May 11

The new DGP/HoPF will have a minimum tenure of two years irrespective of date of superannuation, as per Supreme Court guidelines in the Prakash S

Rajasthan Royals sold for $1.65B to Mittal-Poonawalla consortium

A consortium led by the Mittal family and including Adar Poonawalla will acquire Rajasthan Royals for $1.65 billion. The Mittal family will hold

AP Reels Under Heat, Braces for Storms

Winds up to 60 kmph are likely over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, while speeds of up to 40 kmph are expected in Rayalaseema.

MSME apprenticeships set for boost as India drafts roadmap

India is embarking on an innovative strategy to enhance apprenticeship programs tailored for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Focused reform

Women make up over 80% of the additional voters in 2026 T.N. Assembly polls

Of about 25.3 lakh more votes polled this time than in 2021, around 20.8 lakh came from women, the highest in the last four Assembly elections

Kashmir will never be Pakistani and we will never become Pakistan, says Farooq Abdullah

I pray that I will not die till I see the revival of Gandhis philosophy again, says National Conference president

Keeping Indias carbon money at home

When Europe sets carbon rules, India must not remain the price taker

Counting Of Votes For Bypolls In 7 Seats Across 5 States Today

Election results: Votes in these seats were cast on April 9 and April 23, along with the first and second phases of the assembly elections.

HMWSSB Refuses 150 Water Tanker Supply for Underwater Sequence of Varanasi

The filmmakers said they had constructed a pond at the studio to shoot certain underwater sequences and applied for the water tankers. They sough

Election Results for Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry Expected Today

New Delhi, May 4: The initial trends for the assembly election results in four states and one union territory will be revealed in just a few hour

Counting of votes to be held at three centres in Ernakulam

Strong rooms will be opened at 6:30 a.m. in the presence of candidates or their authorised representatives, and counting will begin at 8 a.m. Pos

Soccer: Arsenal are keeping alive the dream, says Mikel Arteta after Fulham win

Arsenal rediscovered their attacking verve as they blew away Fulham with a first-half masterclass, with fit-again Bukayo Saka on song and summer

Election Results from Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry Expected Soon

New Delhi, May 4: The initial trends of the assembly election results from four states and one union territory will be revealed in just a few hou

Tenant Farmer Killed in Lightning As Unseasonal Rain Lashes Godavari Districts

Crops damaged; power supply hit, trees uprooted

New Executive Body Elected for Nims Allied Health Professionals Union

Union members expressed confidence that the new executive body will work towards the development of the union and the welfare of its members.

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power

Corporate control of AI raises urgent questions about power, accountability and a weakening of democratic safeguards

Ahead of Misris expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh

Nepal reiterates territorial claim to Lipulekh Pass, flags concerns over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra; India says the border pass has been long stan

Sudden Storm in Nalgonda District Damages Crops, Houses; Uproots Trees

In Nakrekal town, four houses suffered damage, but no one has been injured. Trees in several villages got uprooted and fell across the roads.

J&K LG Manoj Sinha leads anti-drug rally in Srinagar, vows to end menace

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led a public anti-drug rally in Srinagars Lal Chowk on Sunday, reaffirming the administrations drive to eliminate

9 TMC Workers Skip NIA Summons in Malda

Agency probing judicial officers hostage case; party questions timing ahead of vote counting

More than 700 guests attend Sri Lanka Food Festival 2026

JDUs Nishant Kumar embarks on his first political yatra in Bihar

Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has begun his first political outreach drive in Bihar with a Sadbhav Yatra from P

Andhra CM Not Giving Time for Navali Project Talks: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka DCM flags delay in discussions on balancing reservoir and silt removal at Tungabhadra

Assam Polls: BJP hat-trick or Congress comeback?

Assam's political future will be decided Monday. Counting for the assembly elections begins across 40 centres. EVMs hold the fate of 722 candidat

Aspirants find NEET moderately difficult, lengthy; physics paper tough

India rejects Nepals objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on boundary issues through dia

Healthcare federation welcomes relaxation of construction rules

Kerala Polls: Explosives seized in CM Vijayan's constituency

Police found explosive materials including country-made bombs and gunpowder in Dharmadam. This constituency is represented by Chief Minister Pina

Inauguration of New Crest Gates at Tungabhadra Dam on May 15: DK Shivakumar

33 gates nearly complete; project worth 54 crore to benefit 7.5 lakh farmers across four districts

Sinner Claims Fifth Consecutive Masters 1000 Title by Defeating Zverev at Madrid Open

Madrid, May 4: World number one Jannik Sinner triumphed over Alexander Zverev to secure the mens singles title at the Mutua Madrid Open. This vic

Metro Rail commuters flag sultry rides, want better air-conditioning

They complain of insufficient cooling inside coaches during peak hours;temperature is set at 24 degrees Celsius and duct modification work is und

Tamil Nadu Polls: Dravidian drive, Vijay rath or mix & match?

Tamil Nadu awaits election results. A triangular contest is unfolding between DMK, AIADMK, and TVK. All eyes are on who will become the next chie

Tackling takedowns: On the government and online censorship

Online censorship is a threat to the fundamental right to free expression

India to host 4th India-Africa Forum Summit after a decade, focus on strategic partnership, investment and innovation across Africa

India is hosting its fourth Africa summit this month. The event will focus on India's partnership with Africa. High-level meetings and business d

Arvind Subramanian to Submit Telangana Financial Recovery Plan on May 7

The state government is expected to take a decision on revising the market value of land based on the Arvind's recommendations, sources added.

Battle of Phools: Jora vs Kamal in West Bengal Assembly polls

West Bengal awaits election results. Both Trinamool Congress and BJP are confident of victory. Parties have briefed their counting agents to stay

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts Indias nuclear programme: Dr SC Chetal

A key figure in Indias fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieving cri

Karnataka leadership talks in Delhi unlikely in next few weeks

Just as a group of Congress legislators aspiring to become Ministers are planning to reach Delhi next week to press for Cabinet expansion, the le

Puducherry election results 2026: NDA vs INDIA bloc; bypoll results in 8 seats across states awaited

Vote counting is happening today for the Puducherry assembly elections. The NDA faces the INDIA bloc in a close contest. Bypolls results are also

Doctors decide: On legal abortion

Decisions to go for abortion must be guided by sound medical advice

Bomb blast near Imphal airport; no casualty

An explosion rocked the area near Imphal Airport on Sunday, marking the third anniversary of a significant ethnic conflict. Fortunately, no one w

Russia backs India amid BRICS West Asia rift talks; Sergey Lavrov to visit Delhi, meet Jaishankar

Russia backs India's BRICS leadership and its proposed agenda. This support is crucial as India navigates disagreements within BRICS regarding th

Results of bypolls to two Assembly seats in Karnataka on May 4

Amid rumblings in the Muslim voter base, the Congress government just weeks short of turning three years is hoping to retain both Davangere Sou

Jaya Prada Visits Kamakhya Temple, Seeks Blessings for Prosperity

Mumbai, May 3: Actress Jaya Prada visited the renowned Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on Sunday to seek blessings. She shared several pictur

Hours Before Bengal Counting, Poll Body Clarification On VVPAT Slips Recovery

Several VVPAT slips, which ensure that a voter's vote has been registered in the voting machine, were found in a roadside drain at Madhyamgram in

IPL 2026: Sudharsan, Washington Help GT Beat Punjab Kings By 4 Wickets

Opener Sai Sudharsan compiled a 41-ball 57 as Gujarat Titans defeated table-toppers Punjab Kings by four wickets

Rain to Ease Telangana Heat from May 5

IMD forecasts showers, dip in temperatures, Warangal, Mulugu districts under rain alert.

Interactive workshops make archaeology accessible to students: expert

Experimental archaeologist Anbazhagan K, a technical staff at the University of Madras, has been conducting workshops for both children and adult

Intra-court Appeal in Criminal Probe Not Allowed: HC

The panel comprising Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh and G.M. Mohiuddin dismissed at the threshold an appeal filed by Operation Mobilisation In

India rejects Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh, says route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is longstanding

India has firmly rejected Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh Pass. Nepal objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route passing through the

Jitendra Singh Addresses Public Grievances in Udhampur, Directs Immediate Solutions

Udhampur, May 3: Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, listened to the concerns of villagers during a publi

ISL: Bengaluru desperate to pick up full points against Odisha

Aedla Sudhakar Reddy Criticises HYDRAA for False Statements

Sudhakar Reddy also rejected Ranganaths claims that he (Sudhakar Reddy) lacked valid documentation to prove ownership of the land.

Ministers Condemn Gold Showroom Heist

Transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar spoke to the district collector Chitra Mishra and police commissioner Ghouse Alam. He called for the formatio

GalaxEye adds to Indias remote sensing capability, launches worlds 1st OptoSAR Satellite

Bengaluru-based GalaxEye launched Drishti, India's largest privately developed Earth observation satellite and the world's first OptoSAR satellit

Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

Jannik Sinner underlined his authority on the mens tour by becoming the first man to claim the seasons opening four Masters events

Naidu Hikes Farmers Annuity, Clears Major Projects

Naidu announced additional support measures, including crop loans of up to Rs.1.5 lakh per farming family participating in the second phase of la

800 Quintals Maize Destroyed in Suspected Arson

Suspected arson destroys stock worth Rs 20 lakh amid strong winds

DC Edit | Buddhism Legacy Is Indias Pride

Hinduism overtook Buddhism around the 12th century, due mainly to sociopolitical changes, invasions by the Huns and the consequent collapse of th

New Video Exposes Systemic Safety Lapse Days Ahead Of Jabalpur Boat Tragedy

The video, shot barely 20 days before the fatal accident, shows senior district officials and elected representatives holding a meeting on the ve

Iran Demands U.S. Troop Withdrawal and Guarantees Against Attacks in 14-Point Proposal

Tehran, May 3: Iran has responded to the United States nine-point proposal by demanding the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from the region an

Most of the slips are of my name: CPM alleges VVPAT irregularities ahead of Bengal counting

Iran Demands US Troop Withdrawal and Non-Aggression Guarantee

Tehran, May 3: Iran has responded to the United States nine-point proposal by demanding the withdrawal of American military forces present in the

DC Edit | It's Day Of Reckoning In WB, 3 Other States; UT

The results will be politically significant, too. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are some of the very few states that have kept the saffron f

Bharat Bhushan | SC Hate Speech Ruling Casts Long Shadow On Minorities

The judgment will go down in history because the Supreme Court refused to apply the law against a Union minister who led a crowd in chanting Desh

NCRTC Recruitment 2026: Last Chance to Apply for Four Positions by May 9

New Delhi, May 3: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has officially announced recruitment for four different positions. Th

BJP Flays Police Action on DD Journalist

BJP alleges attack on press freedom after police visit to reporters home

IAS Academy Director Kidnapped, Forced To Transfer Rs 1.8 Crore At Gunpoint

Police say Priyank believed the academy director had substantial wealth and hatched the conspiracy to extort a large amount from her.