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Senior BJD Leader Sasmit Patra Resigns from Rajya Sabha Position

Bhubaneswar, April 9: Senior leader Dr. Sasmit Patra of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has resigned from his position as the parliamentary leader in t

Following Lourdammal Simons footsteps, Cuthbert enters poll fray in Colachel

Top news of the day: Assam sees 84.42% polling; voter turnout 75% in Kerala, 86.92% in Puducherry; Israels Lebanon strikes spark global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

IPL 2026: RR and RCB Set to Clash in a Thrilling Encounter

Guwahati, April 9: The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday at the Barsapara Cricket Stadi

Nitish leaves for Delhi, may resign as Bihar CM after taking oath as Rajya Sabha member

The BJP may name its first Chief Minister in Bihar after April 14, and the new government may take oath at a function in the Raj Bhawan on April

PNG is safer, sustainable alternative to LPG; IGL triples new connections since pre-war period

Womens Reservation Bill: A Step Towards Inclusive Democracy, Says Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal

Lucknow, April 9: The Womens Reservation Bill has been hailed by Lucknow Mayor Sushma Kharkwal as a crucial step for womens empowerment and an in

Big break ahead in Nancy Guthrie case? Detective says kidnappers may have made critical health error

Detective Brian Martin believes Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers underestimated her health, potentially leading to a fatal medical event. He suggests t

Amid gas supply constraints, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri to visit Qatar on April 9, 10

Union Minister Hardeep Puri had met Bangaladeshi Foreign Minister earlier this week.

Galahad, Amazing Stride, Obolensky and Knotty Emperor impress

A Proper Superstar : Graeme Smith Hails 15-Yr-Old Prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

This youngster for the Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is the one to watch in the opening few weeks : Graeme Smith

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates Rs 600-crore Power Infrastructure Projects

The projects include three grid substations and eight key transmission lines commissioned at Balianta in Khordha district, on the outskirts of Bh

Increasing train services to distant destinations from Mettupalayam station hinges on completion of infrastructure works

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

New jobless claims in the US saw a slight increase last week. This indicates the labor market remains stable, not showing signs of weakening. Thi

Word of the Day: Penumbrous

Penumbrous is a word that inhabits the delicate space between light and shadow, clarity and obscurity. Whether used in scientific explanation or

'My wife's right to skydive': JD Vance mentions wife in 'bizarre' analogy on Iran war ceasefire

ECI Hosts Delegation from 23 Countries to Observe Kerala Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9: In a significant demonstration of Indias electoral credibility, the Election Commission of India (ECI) warmly welcom

Brazil's Laura Cardoso Makes T20I History With Nine-Wicket Haul

Cardoso delivered the sensational spell against Lesotho, finishing with extraordinary figures of 9/4 from her three overs, the best-ever bowling

Why Heirloom Sarees Still Matter in a Fast Fashion World

Fast fashion fades, but heritage lives on, says Kamlesh Talera, as he reflects on legacy, authenticity, and the evolving story of Indian silk.

SC Warns Temple Exclusion Could Divide Society, Affect Hinduism

SC Warns Temple Exclusion Could Divide Society, Affect Hinduism

Telangana High Court Reserves Order on Pawan Kheras Transit Anticipatory Bail Plea

Hyderabad, April 9: The Telangana High Court has reserved its order regarding Congress leader Pawan Kheras plea for interim protection against ar

China denies reports of support to Iran's military during war with U.S.

China's position on the Iran issue is above-board and straightforward. We have always upheld an objective and impartial stance, says Defence Mini

Six feet python survives after surgery in Veterinary college in Tirunelveli

The six-foot-long snake, weighing around 4 kg, was brought for treatment by Moolakal forest ranger Balasubramanian with the assistance of the Kar

'Be READY for regret-inducing response!': IRGC issues stark warning to Israel over Lebanon strikes

Watch: Crossing the line: How Jewar residents risk their lives to catch a bus

As the Noida International Airport takes shape in Jewar, billions are being poured into infrastructure that promises to transform the region. But

PM Modi Criticizes TMC Government During Rally in Birbhum

Birbhum, April 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Birbhum, West Bengal, on Thursday, targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress (T

SVBC programmes to be made more engaging: JEO Sharath

TTD Joint Executive Officer A. Sharath, in-charge CEO of SVBC, reviews channel operations in Tirupati and calls for more engaging devotional cont

West Asia War: Trump seeking 'concrete commitments' in days on Hormuz security, says Mark Rutte amid fragile USIran ceasefire

West Asia War: NATO chief Mark Rutte has informed member nations that US President Donald Trump seeks urgent commitments to secure the Strait of

Kashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: How to make this fibre-rich, vitamin-packed dish with simple ingredients, Indias food regulator shares steps

Kashmiri Millet Pulao Recipe: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India introduces Kashmiri Millet Pulao. This dish offers a nutritious tw

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: From first votes to protests: polling day snap shots from coastal constituencies of Kochi and Vypeen in Ernakulam

Most polling booths in the two constituencies witness brisk polling from early morning

Pallichattambi postponed: Tovino Thomas starrer gets a new release date

The Dijo Jose Antony directorial was earlier announced to release on April 10

RBI Holds Repo Rate at 5.25 Percent: Realty Sector Sees Stability Anchoring Demand

The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% reflects a calibrated “ wait-and-watch ” approach

Rameswaram: 10 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy; fisherfolk threaten to boycott polls

A mechanised trawler was also impounded at mid-sea and taken to a naval port in the island nation by a Sri Lankan Navy surveillance team, fisheri

Indian trade delegation to visit Washington this month: U.S. Envoy Sergio Gor

Sergio Gor made the statement in a post on X, after meeting U.S. trade chief Jamieson Greer

No Plan B: NASA issues stark warning as Artemis II crew faces riskiest mission phase

NASA warns no plan B Artemis II: The Artemis II crew has set a new human spaceflight distance record, reaching 248,655 miles from Earth. However,

New Principal CCIT for Telugu States Appointed

Suresh is a native of Guntur and pursued B Tech and MBA before joining the Indian Revenue Service in 1991.

NMC asks medical colleges to restrict MBBS fees to 4.5-year academic period

National Medical Commission says charging fees for full five or five-and-a-half years of the MBBS course violates provisions of the NMC Act, 2019

Russia's Nobel Prize-winning rights group Memorial branded 'extremist'

Russia's Supreme Court has declared the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights group Memorial an extremist organization. This move intensifies le

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill Fined 12 Lakh For Slow-Over Rate During GT Vs DC Clash

The fine comes as part of IPL regulations aimed at ensuring teams maintain the required pace of play, with penalties applied for any breach of th

AIIMS Bhopal Announces Recruitment for 39 Assistant Professor Positions

Bhopal, April 9: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The insti

Google settlement payout: Check if you qualify for a cash payment and how to claim it

Google agreed to a $135 million settlement about Android data collection. Some Android users in the U.S. may get cash payments. People must have

IFoS Officer Senthil Kumar Empanelled For Joint Secretary Post At Centre

JAMMU, Apr 9: In a significant administrative development, S Senthil Kumar, a 1998-batch Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from the AGMUT cadr

This week OTT releases (April 9April 15): New movies and shows streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar & more

Searching for what to watch on OTT this week? The second week of April is packed with high-stakes premieres across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotst

Rutte the 'Trump whisperer' faces a fresh test as Trump turns on NATO over Iran

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces Donald Trump's frustration regarding the U.S.-Israel war on Iran. Trump criticises allies and questions N

PM Modi attacks TMC over 'lawlessness, infiltration' in West Bengal

The Bogtui carnage of 2022, in which around 10 women and children were burnt alive in the district, bears testimony to the TMC's 'maha jungle raj

West Asia war: US Navy's $200 million MQ-4C Triton sends goes missing over Strait of Hormuz after emitting distress signal

A US Navy drone, an MQ-4C Triton, experienced an in-flight emergency over the Persian Gulf. The aircraft squawked a general emergency signal and

Supreme Court Petition Calls for Central Forces to Ensure Fair Elections in Bengal

New Delhi, April 9: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court, demanding immediate directives to ensure the safety o

J&K Govt Notifies Final Seniority List Of Secretariat Service-II Officers

Jammu, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified the final seniority list of members of the Jammu and Kashmir Secretariat (Gazetted

IT industry, govt. examine cybersecurity implications of Anthropics Mythos model

Claudes new LLM has found security vulnerabilities over a decade old in widely used software; as large U.S. firms get early access, Indian firms

RBI's Neutral Stance Signals Balance, Realty Sector Sees Long-Term Positives

The RBI’s decision to hold the repo rate at 5.25% reflects a calibrated approach amid global uncertainties and inflationary pressures. The

J&K | 315 Lakes Vanished, 203 Shrunk; CAG Calls For Structured Conservation, Management Efforts

Jammu, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out

Why are gold and silver prices falling today are they no longer safe haven assets? Heres the current gold and silver price and whether bullion could slide below $4,700 again

Gold and silver prices down today: Gold prices fall to $4,714.53, slipping below key support as inflation fears rise again. Silver prices also dr

GPSC Announces 18 Vacancies for Veterinary Officers, Apply by April 15

Gandhinagar, April 9: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs. The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

Rahul Gandhi promises to end discriminatory system in CAPF leadership

Rahul Gandhi says Central Armed Police Forces personnel should lead their own forces; vows reforms on promotions, pay and leadership roles

PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults

A Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court demands new Aadhaar cards be issued only to children under six. The petition also calls f

J&K Govt Forms Panel To Frame SOPs For Bovine Transport

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has constituted a committee to examine the regulatory framework governing transport of bovine a

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews BISAG-N Supported E-Governance Initiatives In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 9: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the progress of key e-governance and digital transformation initiati

Election Commission of India meet turns tense; observer removed after clash with CEC Gyanesh Kumar

A senior election observer was removed from his post after a heated exchange with the Chief Election Commissioner. The incident occurred during a

They ran against odds, not the clock

Ancient Remedy for Eye Health: Nourishment Beyond Just a Recipe

New Delhi, April 9: The excessive use of mobile devices and nutritional deficiencies significantly impact eye health. Common symptoms include wea

Timing Over Muscle: Punjab Kings' Connolly's Method in Power-Hitting Era

The 22-year-old Australian made an immediate impact on his IPL debut, crafting a composed unbeaten 72 off 44 balls to power PBKS to a three-wicke

20 Officers Appointed As District Mentors For Nasha Mukt Abhiyan In J&K

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated 20 officers as District Mentors to oversee the implementation of the Nasha Mukt B

Telangana temperature forecast to rise by 2-3C; Health Dept issues advisory to protect against heatwave

Womens reservation is the need of the hour': PM Modi urges action; Congress demands discussion

Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu's corruption trial will resume on Sunday

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial restarts Sunday. This follows the lifting of a state of emergency declared due to co

Watch the Masters for free: Full TV and streaming guide to catch every shot live

The Masters 2026 golf tournament begins Thursday, April 9. Ninety-one golfers will compete for the green jacket at Augusta National. Viewers can

Shaina NC Criticizes Mamata Banerjees 15-Year Tenure, Calls for Change

Mumbai, April 9: Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC has backed BJP National President Nitin Naveens statement, asserting that it is time for West Bengal

BTS, cherry blossoms, snacks and more: A guide to Seoul this spring

As BTS kicks off its Arirang concert tour, heres a guide to Seoul from hotteok trails and K-pop music video studios to stationery hauls and long

Madhya Pradesh plans UCC rollout by Diwali; draft bill in works

Madhya Pradesh is set to implement the Uniform Civil Code by Diwali. This move aligns with the Bharatiya Janata Party's agenda for national unity

Nine Held As Sporadic Clashes Mark Assam Polls; Voting Remains Smooth

Poll violence erupts in Dibrugarhs Khowang, BJP-AJP trade charges

Bus seized, 15 challaned during Transport Ministers surprise check in Guntur

Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy inspected buses at Khaja toll plaza in Guntur district. One bus was seized and 15 others were issue

Bomb-making became cottage industry: PM Modi attacks Mamata Banerjee, TMC at Birbhum rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi fiercely criticized West Bengal's TMC government, accusing it of normalizing violence and turning crude bomb-making

GPSC Recruitment 2026: Application Process for Accounts Officer Positions Now Open Until April 15

Gandhinagar, April 9: The Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for a total of six Accounts Officer (

Netanyahu vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah wherever necessary to restore security in northern Israel

Israel vows to continue strikes on Hezbollah, aiming to restore security to its northern residents. Meanwhile, Iran accuses the US and Israel of

Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz

A fragile ceasefire in the Iran war is under severe strain. Israel's intense bombing of Beirut and Iran's continued blockade of the Strait of Hor

Assam Sees High Voter Turnout, Kerala and Puducherry Lag Behind

New Delhi, April 9: According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Kerala recorded a voter turnout of 62.71% and Puducherry 72.40% by 3 PM

Verstappen Set For Fresh F1 Angst As Engineer Nears Red Bull Exit: Reports

Gianpiero Lambiase will take up a position with Red Bull's rivals McLaren, the BBC, the UK Press Association and Sky Sports all reported

As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks

Under the Trump administration, coal power is making a comeback, as plans to phase out coal plants are being scrapped. This change is designed to

Bill Gates to testify in Jeffrey Epstein Case: Examining the billionaires links to the financier

The upcoming testimony is expected to provide further clarity on the nature of Gates relationship with Epstein. While such interviews are typical

Will KKR get their first win of season against upbeat LSG? | Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan

A season expected to pose a problem of plenty has turned out to be one with plenty of problems for the Ajinkya Rahane-led side.

TCS Reports Impressive Q4 Performance with 12% Profit Increase and 31 Dividend Announcement

Mumbai, April 9: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT company in India, announced its results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year

Andaman & Nicobar Tourism and Surfing Federation of India to Host National Surfing Championship 'Little Andaman Pro 2026'

The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in association with the Surfing Federation of India, is set to host the national

Telangana HC to pronounce order in Pawan Kheras anticipatory bail petition on Friday

Iran-US Ceasefire: Pakistans Big Diplomatic Moment Faces Reality Check

Ceasefire or not, Pak's mediation efforts in face of a global economic crisis have received international praise.

Uttam Urges Centre to Raise Paddy Procurement Targets Amid Telangana Output Surge

State seeks higher boiled rice allocation, deadline extension, and policy relief to prevent farmer distress and manage surplus stocks

Tamil Nadu elections: Union Ministertargets DMK over dynastic politics

Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal was campaigning for S. Kirthika, the BJPs candidate for the Modakkurichi Assembly constituenc

Iran warns continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will bring 'explicit costs and STRONG responses'

Iran's parliament speaker has issued a stern warning. He stated that continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon will result in explicit co

View: US and Iran have the blueprints for a Strait of Hormuz deal

The Strait of Hormuz is no longer a free waterway. A recent ceasefire pauses a conflict that highlighted its importance. Future governance will r

Preeti Jhangiani Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill, Sees Positive Change Ahead

Mumbai, April 9: Actress Preeti Jhangiani, known for her roles in Mohabbatein, Udaipur Files, and Awara Pagal Deewana, is now leading her own spo

Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China

BEIJING, Apr 9: Sri Lankan police have repatriated 125 suspected criminals back to China for their involvement in telecom fraud, the Chinese Mini