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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Leemarose trying her luck in DMKs pocketborough Lalgudi constituency

In the 12 Assembly elections held since 1971, the DMK won the seat eight times; the constituency is blessed with rich groundwater resource making

West Bengal Assembly Elections: 152 assembly seats go to polls on April 23 in first phase

Massive central forces deployment, AIsurveillanceand political sparring mark eve of high-stakes first phase

Probe sought into unfinished book on ChattambiSwamikal

Persian deadlock: on the U.S. and the war on Iran

Donald Trump should lift the blockade for Iran to keep the Strait open

Fire Dept Eyes EV Safety, Evaluation

The visit covered the rapidly developing Kokapet corridor, including the charge zone EV public charging station, as well as a nearby residential

Common concerns: on India-South Korea ties

India and South Korea can coordinate on weathering geopolitical storms

Man Climbs HT Tower, Threatens To Die By Suicide

Locals alerted police after spotting him with a lighter and petrol can.

2 Journalists Injured In Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike wounded two Lebanese journalists on Wednesday while they were working near the border with Israel, their employer reported.

158 Homeless Rehabilitated in GHMC, CMC Drive

Shelter, care provided under Praja Palana initiative across city zones

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture

India must move from managing relationships with major powers to building partnerships with equals

Who was David Scott? Longtime Congressman and trailblazer dies at 80

U.S. Representative David Scott, an 80-year-old Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. Scott

Defence Scientists Stress Importance Of Detecting Hostile Drones

Electronics and communication systems director general B.K. Das said counter drone technologies are now central to national security

IPL 2026: Jadejas Daring Innings Leads Rajasthan Royals to Set 160-Run Target Against LSG

Lucknow, April 23: Rajasthan Royals (RR) set a target of 160 runs for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 32nd match of the Indian Premier League (

Tragic Accident in Jharkhand: Retired Worker Killed by Truck, Locals Demand Compensation

Mumbai, April 23: A tragic incident occurred in the Piparwar police area of Chatra district, Jharkhand, on Wednesday around noon. A speeding truc

Political Tensions Rise Over Womens Reservation Bill, Sarbananda Sonowal Criticizes Congress

Dibrugarh, April 23: Central Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched a sharp attack on Congress and its allies in the INDIA bloc on Wednesday. He ac

Two Inspectors Forced To Take VR After Busting of Honey Trap Gang in Anantapur

Victims blackmailed via social media; police hunt more accused

HC stays ECI observer's 'blanket' action against 'troublemakers' in West Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has put a temporary halt on a directive from the Election Commission's Police Observer. This directive had asked authorit

India Shines at ISSF Junior World Cup with Three Silver and One Bronze Medals

New Delhi, April 23: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup for rifle, pistol, and shotgun saw Indian junior athlete

Jaipur Schools Adjust Timings Amid Severe Heat Wave

Jaipur, April 23: In response to rising temperatures and extreme heat, the Jaipur district administration has taken a significant step to protect

Tourist snacks are making the Rock of Gibraltar's monkeys sick, and their solution will make you laugh

Monkeys in Gibraltar are changing their behaviour after consuming human snacks provided by tourists. Foods like chocolate, crisps, and ice cream

A Catch-22 situation in Karnataka

Both the Muslim community and the Congress are caught in the same dilemma

Parties look at women through patriarchal lens in manifestos, experts say

Putin Can Meet Zelensky Only To Agree Final Conflict Arrangements: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin can only meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the purpose of finalising agreements on the conflict,

Over 78 lakh in cash seized from DMK candidates aide in Mylapore

Officials also seized written instructions allegedly related to distribution of money to the partys local functionaries, and a cash-counting mach

Political Outcry Over Pappu Yadavs Controversial Remarks on Women

Patna, April 23: The political landscape in Bihar has become increasingly heated following independent MP Pappu Yadavs controversial remarks rega

UK MP Bob Blackman Calls Pahalgam Terror Attack an Assault on Humanity

London, April 23: UK MP Bob Blackman paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on Wednesday, stating that terrorism targeting ind

ED case files in poll-bound West Bengal

The Enforcement Directorate is actively investigating several money laundering cases across West Bengal. These probes target alleged corruption,

The importance of cultural continuity

Indias former royal families no longer exercise sovereign political authority in the way they once did, though many remain socially and, in some

AAP to skip MCD mayoral polls for second straight year

Traffic snarls on GST Road as residents travel to vote

Judge recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kejriwal

Madras High Court denies permission for construction of multi-storey apartments at Parthasarathy Gardens in Alwarpet

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan quashes planning permission granted by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to RUIA Developers LLP

Advanced Weapons Seized Along India-Myanmar Border in Manipur

Imphal, April 23: Security forces have seized advanced weapons and ammunition along the India-Myanmar border on Wednesday. In a separate operatio

Arunachal Pradesh Governor Urges Students to Become Innovators and Nation Builders

Itanagar, April 23: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (Retd.), urged students on Wednesday to strive for excelle

Screenshots, mouse tracking: Meta is now watching every click his employees make, and workers are calling it creepy

Meta is using a new tool to track employee activity like typing, clicks, and screen actions to train its AI systems. The company wants AI to lear

Demand to augment comfortable public transport buses along NH 66 to reduce dependance on private vehicles

Four/six-laning of NH 66 nears completion as demand grows to augment bus connectivity; experts call for more KSRTC buses, private participation,

Programme held for children with developmental needs

AP HC Serves Notices to AP, NMC on PG Doctors Working Hours

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur and Justice Challa Gunaranjan held a hearing on a PIL (public interest litigation) f

Rajasthans Potential as a Global Education Hub Highlighted by Om Birla

Jaipur, April 23: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized on Wednesday that Rajasthan has the potential to emerge as a leading global education cen

Godrej charts out new growth plan; eyes Rs 5 lakh crore market capitalisation by 2031

Godrej Industries Group aims for a 5 lakh crore market capitalization by 2031. The group plans to grow from three to five listed companies. Godre

Verdict Doesn't Mean a Clean Chit to Anyone: Uttam

The minister also said todays judgment does not preclude the CBI from taking up an investigation into matters related to the Kaleshwaram project

Water Crisis Looms Over Karimnagar

LMD levels plunge, urgent call for Mid-Manair release

11 Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash In UP's Mirzapur

The collision occurred on a route descending from Dramandaganj valley towards the Lasoda area, where a vehicle lost control and crashed.

Pakistan-Based Terror Groups Emerge as Threat to Europe: Report

Islamabad, April 23: A new report indicates that terrorism flourishing in Pakistan is no longer just a regional threat; it is now a direct securi

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

Devin Nunes, a former California congressmen in Donald Trump's first term, is being replaced temporarily by digital media executive Kevin McGurn

Maharashtra Government Approves 2.56 Lakh Crore for 18 Mega Projects, Promising Over 100,000 Jobs

Mumbai, April 23: The Maharashtra government has granted approval for 18 mega and ultra-mega projects, with a total investment of 2,56,137.01 cro

Minister Hands Over Cheques Worth Rs 5 Lakh Each to Kin of Deceased Gig Workers

Financial assistance of 5 lakh each was provided through the Chief Ministers Relief Fund (CMRF).

Donnyland? Ukraine's most unusual Trump strategy yet renaming a whole region just to win him over

Ukraine Donnyland proposal: Ukrainian negotiators reportedly proposed renaming a contested Donbas territory Donnyland, a move analysts suggest co

Samrat Choudhary approves funds for 75 ITI in first Cabinet meeting as Bihar CM

75 ITI institutions in the state will be developed as state-of-the-art skill training centres; students will be taught modern, in-demand courses

Naidu Takes Serious Note of Varma-Dorababu Clashes in Pithapuram

N. Chandrababu Naidu seeks a report on the dispute

ED Conducts Searches at Two Locations in Andhra Pradesh

Searches were carried out at nine locations in Maharashtra, two in Delhi and two in Andhra Pradesh, covering premises of alleged beneficiaries, k

Vizag Activists Back Workers in Noida, Demand Withdrawal of False Cases Against Them

The meeting demanded withdrawal of cases against activists, their immediate release and a judicial inquiry into the police action.

Library Cess Arrears of 2,440 Crore Hit Library Services in Vizag District

This has affected the services offered by the Jilla Grandhalaya Samstha with regard to the libraries that it runs.

Iran Targets Indian Vessel in Hormuz Strait Attack

New York, April 23: Iran launched an attack on a vessel in the Hormuz Strait on Wednesday, which was en route to Indias Mundra Port. This inciden

Gahlot Responds to Sharmas Claims on Rajasthan Refinery Project

Jaipur, April 23: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gahlot of Rajasthan has firmly rebutted recent comments made by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma re

Telangana Tourism Gains National Spotlight in Niti Report

Tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao termed the recognition a proud moment, stating that the report reflects the states growing appeal as a well-

Man killed in Bengaluru in dispute over pet pigeon

A 25-year-old private firm employee was allegedly murdered following a quarrel over a pigeon in Rajagopalanagar

Mahanadi tribunal gives last opportunity to Odisha, Chhattisgarh to settle river water dispute

The MWDT observed that no concrete proposal for settlement on any of the disputed issues was placed on record by two States

TTD Plans Expansion of Accommodation, Service Overhaul

Officials were also asked to institutionalise feedback collection from pilgrims and introduce QR code-based systems across TTD temples.

Remembering Shamshad Begum: Indias First Playback Singer Who Defied Family Opposition

Mumbai, April 23: Shamshad Begum, celebrated as Indias first playback singer, emerged during the early days of Hindi cinema when playback singing

Rajasthan Halts Sale of Seven Substandard Drugs to Ensure Patient Safety

Jaipur, April 23: The Directorate of Food Safety and Drug Control in Rajasthan has prioritized public health and patient safety by declaring seve

Woman who set male friend on fire in police custody in Bengaluru

A day after a man was burnt alive, the Byadarahlli police have taken Prema, 27, his female friend, into three days custody to ascertain the exact

Tragic Road Accident in Mirzapur Claims 11 Lives, Many Bodies Charred

Mirzapur, April 23: A devastating road accident in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night has resulted in the deaths of 11 individ

1,000 kg onions destroyed, 480 kg cooking oil seized in Kukatpally

Panel set up to probe death at Bengalurus Victoria Hospital following negligence allegation

A probe has been ordered at the State-run Victoria Hospital following allegations by a patients family that medical negligence led to his death

Druzhba pipeline is set to restart oil flows to Europe, potentially unblocking EU's Ukraine loan

Hungary as a European Union member state has the power to block the loan even though it is not contributing to it. It will cover two thirds of Uk

Rising Hepatitis Crisis in Pakistan Due to Negligence and Unregulated Healthcare

Islamabad, April 23: A troubling increase in hepatitis cases is being reported in Pakistan, attributed to negligence and an unregulated healthcar

Maharashtra on Alert for Potential Weak Monsoon as CM Fadnavis Issues Directives

Mumbai, April 23: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to implement strict water management and conservation mea

Party support for Independent candidate, an election strategy in which Jayalalithaa succeeded and MGR failed

Tamil Nadu has in the past witnessed two elections in which Independent candidates secured the backing of a mainstream political party with stri

410 crore GST fraud: Kingpin arrested in inter-State fake input tax credit racket; associate absconding

Live bullets found in railway hospital

Chandigarh Police Issues Second Notice to Writer Madhu Kishwar Over Viral Video Controversy

Chandigarh, April 23: The Chandigarh Police announced on Wednesday that they have issued a second notice to writer and activist Madhu Kishwar, wh

Priyanka Chaturvedi Condemns Pappu Yadavs Remarks on Women as Shameful

New Delhi, April 23: Former Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly condemned the remarks made by Pappu Yadav regarding women. She st

Girl found in Ammathottil

'Disaster resilience must be built into infra projects,' says Economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur

Anuradha Thakur, Economic Affairs Secretary, emphasized integrating disaster resilience into infrastructure planning and funding. She stated that

Indian Air Force tests expressway runway capability during wartime preparedness drill

Over 1,000 Crore Seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Elections, Reports Election Commission

New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India has reported that over 1,000 crore has been seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal during the

Odisha Police Arrests SBI Employee in Gold Loan Fraud Case

Bhubaneswar, April 23: The Economic Offences Wing of Odisha Police has arrested a suspended bank employee accused of embezzling approximately 5.2

AP Ministers Continue Study Tour in Singapore

The AP team included P. Narayana, Vangalapudi Anitha, K Atchannaidu, Anagani Satyaprasad and B.C. Janardhan Reddy.

MCA Honors Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad as Cricketers of the Year

Mumbai, April 23: Siddhesh Lad and Shardul Thakur were awarded the prestigious Justice Tendulkar Trophy for the best senior cricketer during a ce

CM Bats for AP Health Investment Policy

State to strengthen healthcare infrastructure

Rajasthans Heritage: The Enchanting Confluence of Navalsagar Lake, Temples, and Historic Havelis

New Delhi, April 23: India is renowned worldwide for its natural and cultural diversity. The country boasts lakes, mountains, historic palaces, a

Retain Police Station CCTV Footage on Assault on Advocate: High Court

The judge heard literally in chorus the Bar Association and the counsels arguing a case of police excesses against a High Court advocate B. Ajay.

Blue City a blend of infrastructure and environmental planning

The ambitious project of developing a network of reservoirs and canals in Amaravati is aimed at not only mitigating flood risks but also enhancin

Several Injured as RTC Bus Hits Truck in Karimnagar

The accident sparked public anger over the use of inexperienced drivers to run buses during the ongoing state-wide RTC strike.

Thrissur fireworks accident: Disaster Management Department issues detailed guidelines for collection of DNA samples, burial of bodies

The guidelines outline detailed procedures to be followed in the case involving unidentified bodies, bodies that have been identified but not cla

Women In Anakapalli District Beg For Water Post JJMs Failure

The Ambedkar Colony has been without drinking water for the past seven months.

Karnataka Leaders Pay Tribute to Pahalgam Attack Victims on First Anniversary

Bengaluru, April 23: On Wednesday, Karnatakas political leaders gathered to honor the victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack on its first anniv

Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Submarine Plant in Germany

New Delhi, April 23: Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh visited the TKMS submarine manufacturing plant in Kiel, Germany, during his official t

Bus Strike Cripples Hyderabad Travel

With buses off the roads for the first time since October 2019, thousands of daily passengers were forced to depend on autos, cabs and the metro,