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Delhi Health Minister calls blood donation a noble act,launches camp

UltraTech adds 8.7 MTPA capacity, crosses 200MTPA installed capacity in India

CPR awareness session held at Alwal Traffic Police Station under Alive Arrive initiative

United Opposition defeated bid to harm Constitution: Kharge

This is a decisive setback for the Modi governments attempt to redraw Indias political map under the guise of womens reservation, says CPI genera

It a red-letter day, says Revanth; KTR blames BJP

BJP says Revanth, Rahul conspired to defeat women

EPS will lose his opposition leader status, says K. Balakrishnan in Harur

Ponnam Launches Road Safety Pledge

The initiative calls on everyone to commit fully to reducing road accidents in the future

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Koppal Restricts Anjanadri Hill Darshan Hours Amid Rising Summer Heat

Deputy Commissioner Dr Suresh B Itnal has issued an order restricting devotees from climbing the hill and having darshan between 11 am and 4 pm d

Yogeeshgouda Goudars sister celebrates conviction

Major Cache of Explosives Discovered in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur District

Raipur, April 17: In a significant anti-Maoist operation, security forces have uncovered a large cache of explosives hidden in the dense forests

BJP Criticizes Congress for Blocking Womens Reservation Bill

Jaipur, April 17: The President of the Rajasthan BJP, Madan Rathore, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party following a debate in the L

Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say th

From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins

My Success is Indias Plate on the World Table

Vikas Khanna on making it to TIMEs 100 most influential list

Congress Accuses Government of Delaying Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: The Lok Sabha has rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill related to womens reservation. This bill aimed to impleme

Connecting The Unconnected: Promise Of Inclusive Aviation

UDAN was first conceived in 2016. It intended to address independent India's neglected inequities as air travel had remained a luxury for decades

Election Commission Suspends Three Booth-Level Officers in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 17: On Friday evening, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the suspension of three booth-level officers (BLOs) involv

No design skills? Claude design plus Canva could change that as Anthropic partnership expands AI visual creation

Claude Design and Canva are changing how people create visuals using AI. These tools help users make designs quickly without much skill. People c

10 powerful affirmations for students to calm their minds and boost focus before entering the examination hall

Alongside revision and practice, affirmations, simple, positive statements, can help calm the mind and improve focus. Increasingly, students are

Melur constituency voters expect protection of natural resources

Two More Stand-ups Under The Scanner

Complaints against Rafiq, Munawar Faruqui

Three arrested in Keesara land fraud case involving forged documents

Indias U-17 Womens Football Team Concludes Tour with Loss to Russia

New Delhi, April 17: Indias U-17 womens football team, preparing for the AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup in China, ended their tour with a 3-0 defeat a

Illegally Stored Gel Power Explosives Cause High-Intensity Blast

Gas leak triggers stored gel explosives in house, several injured

Telangana Takes Steps to Become an Aerospace Hub, Says Minister D. Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, April 17: Telanganas Minister for Industries and Information Technology, D. Sridhar Babu, announced on Friday that the government is t

We know how to bring the debt under control, improve the finances of Tamil Nadu, and implement all the welfare schemes completely, says the AIADMK general secretary

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

Love & War to Release in January 2027

Fate of Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana will have a bearing on Sanjay Leela Bhansalis film too

BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Ame

PM Shri Schools Gain Extra Funding

Set of new proposals and commended the states work across classrooms, laboratories and cocurricular programmes

Trump Says US, Iran Very Close To Having Peace Deal

Trump's comments came after a series of social media posts in which he touted progress on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclea

UK and France Launch Joint Defensive Mission for Strait of Hormuz Security

New York, April 17: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the United Kingdom and France will jointly conduct a defensive missio

Israel Lifts Most Restrictions Following Lebanon Ceasefire

Jerusalem, April 17: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Friday that it has lifted restrictions imposed due to the ongoing conflict with

South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain;

Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar have been the standout captains so far: Vidyut | IPL Show 2026

In this episode of The Hindus IPL Show, KC Vijaya Kumar and former cricketer Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan break down why Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patida

A Fresh Chance for Ayushmann and Sara

Karan Johar revives shelved project to give the two floundering actors a boost

Teachers Delegation Heads to Finland

The first batch will leave for Finland on April 18

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Zone Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 17: In response to severe heat and increasing complaints about water shortages, the Jabalpur district administration has declared t

Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roa

Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reserv

Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want one year of prosperity, grow grain. If you want 10 years of prosperity, grow...' here's the ancient saying that smart leaders follow for sustainable growth and long-term success

Chinese proverb of the day: Proverbs emphasizes that true, lasting prosperity comes from investing in people, not just short-term gains. Growing

STs See Most Dropouts After Inter

He also mentioned that the Telangana gross enrollment ratio is at 40 per cent to 42.7 per cent compared to the national average of 27.3 per cent

Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus

Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting

Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damage

The central government has eased wheat procurement rules for Punjab and Chandigarh for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27. This decision follows u

Akshay Kumars Bhoot Bangla Falls Short of Audience Expectations

Comic timing and the age factor are both problematic in the new Priyadarshan film

IPL 2026: Whats Going Wrong for Mumbai Indians? Five Key Reasons Behind Their Losing Streak

Mumbai, April 17: The start of IPL 2026 has not gone as expected for the Mumbai Indians (MI). Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, the team has

Whats the psychology behind people who need to control everything Control freak or coping mechanism?

Psychologists note that the urge for control can be addressed through awareness and consistent practice. Approaches such as cognitive behavioural

Delhi Chief Minister Flags Off 200 New Electric Buses to Promote Clean Transport

New Delhi, April 17: In a significant move towards building a cleaner, greener, and pollution-free Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off

MSN Labs launches semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

Dog Attacks, Open Wells Threaten Wildlife Straying Out of Forests for Water And Food

Outside the forest limits, animals encounter threats, such as snares, barbed-wire fencing, vehicular movement, and coordinated attacks by feral d

'Thank god she won't be back': Rep. Gill FIRES BACK after Crockett slams Trump at fiery hearing

Garret Anderson cause of death: What happened to the ex-MLB star?

Garret Anderson, former Los Angeles Angels star and 2002 World Series champion, has passed away at the age of 53. The news was confirmed by the A

Trump Says US And Iran Are Working Together To Clear Mines From Hormuz Strait

Last week, the New York Times reported that Iran was unable to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz because it could not locate all the mines it lai

West Bengal Residents Fed Up with Politics of Appeasement and Corruption: Rajasthan Chief Minister

Jaipur, April 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Friday that the people of West Bengal are fed up with the politics of appe

Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme

Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth

DMK gambles on new face amidst long-standing local grievances in Ottapidaram (reserved) constituency

100-day action plan to be implemented to eradicate ganja menace

Concerns Rise Over School Costs and Textbook Shortages in Pakistan

Islamabad, April 17: As the new academic year begins in Pakistan, families are scrambling to purchase textbooks due to rising education-related e

Heat Waves, Thundershowers Forecast for AP till April 21

Thunderstorms, lightning likely as temperatures cross 45C

Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota faces a setback in the Lok S

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Missing Historic Opportunity on Womens Bill

New Delhi, April 17: On Friday, after the failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Ministe

Assam: Violent protest after detentions over encroachment; office vandalised, vehicles torched

Amit Shah rejects regional divide narrative in LS

HPS Ramanthapur Parents Launch Fee Strike Over 141% Hike; Demand Principals Removal

The protest continued at the campus through the day. Parent representatives said they would escalate the issue to the district fee regulatory com

Watch | Not womens quota, but anti-national act: Rahul Gandhi attacks Bill

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the Centre, calling the Constitution Amendment Bill a panic reaction aimed at redra

Centres approach on delimitation, womens quota Bills wrong: Farooq Abdullah

He said the way delimitation was done in J&K has left people even more worried

Rs 20 Lakh Cash, 10 Kg Jewellery Looted In Madhya Pradesh Bank Robbery

Investigations have revealed that one of the accused was wearing a helmet while the others had their faces uncovered, making identification easie

BJP should stop hiding behind armed forces, face debate: Rahul Gandhi

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung to Visit India: Complete Schedule Unveiled

New Delhi, April 17: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to embark on a three-day visit to India. His official trip, accompanied by First

Rajasthan High Courts Landmark Ruling Grants Daughters-in-Law Equal Rights for Compassionate Appointments

Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan High Court has made a significant ruling regarding compassionate appointments, affirming that daughters-in-law po

Amit Shah Tears Into Cong, Its Allies As Bill to Amend Womens Quota Law Fails LS Test

The home minister also warned the Congress and other parties which opposed the bill that this insult to Nari Shakti will travel far and wide.

Shabbir Camped in New Delhi For Party Programmes

Shabbir Ali was the only leader from the undivided Nizamabad district to participate in the Chief Ministers programmes in New Delhi

Opposition Blamed for Failure of Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill could not be passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The government required a two-thirds

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

President Donald Trump announced the United States will collaborate with Iran to retrieve its enriched uranium. He stated the process will be lei

HC Judge hails NGO for rehabilitating people with mental illness in Madurai

Noida workers have 'long-endured exploitation', says SP leader as delegation denied meeting with protestors

Samajwadi Party leaders were stopped by police Friday while trying to meet protesting factory workers in Noida. Senior leader Mata Prasad Pandey

Punjab Cabinet Approves Key Policy for Landowners to Extract Silt from Rivers

Chandigarh, April 17: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, approved a significant citizen-centric policy on Friday. This poli

Tipra Motha Party Sweeps Tripura Tribal Council Polls, BJP Down To 4 Seats

The BJP, an ally of the Tipra Motha Party in the state government, was reduced to four seats.

Defeat BJP to preserve Tamil identity, rights: D. Raja

Movement of Tiger Near Srisailam Shrine Triggers Panic

Big cat spotted near Sakshi Ganapati Temple, officials on alert

9 Tourists Killed As Van Falls In Gorge In Tamil Nadu, PM Condoles Deaths

The van carrying 13 people from Kerala's Malappuram district lost control while descending the Valparai-Pollachi hill road.

Indias biggest redevelopment project with 1 lakh crore investment set to take off in Mumbai

The Adani Group has been selected as the Construction & Development Agency (C&DA) through a tendering process

Schemes offering cash incentive to women takes centre stage is Bengal poll campaign

As the Bengal poll campaign has reached its peak, the contest is gathering pace between the Lakshmir Bhandar of the Trinamool Congress and the Ma

CM to Visit Nidadavole Today 'Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra' Programme

The CM is expected to conclude his tour and return to Amaravati by 4:45 pm

Pulkit Samrat and Neeraj Goyat Face Off at Glory Trailer Launch

Mumbai, April 17: Breaking the boundaries between reality and reel, actor Pulkit Samrat is set to step into the ring with the series Glory. On Fr

Major Cyber Fraud Uncovered in Khairagarh: Haryana Man Arrested for Scamming Millions

New Delhi, April 17: The Chhuikhadan police in Khairagarh district, Chhattisgarh, have uncovered a significant cyber fraud case. Authorities arre

African proverb of the day: You cant climb a ladder with your hands in your pocket Lessons on hard work, growth and success

African Proverb of the Day: Ancient African wisdom emphasizes a powerful reminder that success is earned through consistent effort and determinat

33% reservation within 543 seats is the real win: Kamal Haasan after delimitation bill defeat

Women's Bill: Govt Falls Short of Numbers in Lok Sabha, First Time Faces Defeat Under Modi

These bills were interconnected with the Constitution amendment bill

Tiruppur aims to become an ESG-compliant cluster