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Police Stop BJP Leaders From Feeding Striking RTC Staff

Police halt Vanta Varpu bid, brief scuffle erupts at bus depot

Watch: Raghav Chadha, six AAP MPs join BJP | Above the Fold | 24.04.2026

In this video, we cover the major shake-up as Raghav Chadha joins the BJP, protests by Telangana RTC employees, a new Opposition move targeting t

Violence Erupts During Anti-Encroachment Drive in Bihar

Patna, April 24: A violent incident involving police officers has occurred in the East Champaran district of Bihar. This clash escalated into a s

AAP loses 7 Rajya Sabha MPs in one blow, what now? | The Hindu Explains

In a dramatic development, Aam Aadmi Party has suffered a major setback in the Rajya Sabha. Senior leader Raghav Chadha, along with six other MPs

Nora Fatehi Reflects on Childhood Memories and Hidden Passion for Football

Mumbai, April 24: Actress Nora Fatehi continues to captivate audiences with her acting and stunning dance moves. On Friday, she took a trip down

GVMC chief refutes rumours of walking tax' in Vizag parks, stadiums

Consumer Panel Orders HDFC Life To Pay 1.5 Crore Claim

The order was passed on April 24, 2026, by the commission headed by president Karanam Kishore Kumar in Complaint No. 154 of 2024.

Congress Criticizes AAP MPs Joining BJP, Claims Party Has Strayed from Its Path

Jalandhar, April 24: The political landscape in Punjab has intensified following the inclusion of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs into the Bharatiya Ja

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Voter turnout increase in the State followed spatial patterns

Data show the record turnout in the southern State was a consequence of the SIR exercise; while the State also registered an increase in the abso

7 Yoga Asanas That Can Help Manage Summer Colds

Yoga asanas enhance breathing, reduce congestion, cool the body, and boost immunity without overexertion. You can practice these poses for 10-20

Spanish proverb of the day: 'Dont sell the skin of the bear before you hunt it'-The Spanish Proverb that warns against premature assumptions

Spanish proverb of the day: The Spanish proverb, Don't sell the bear's skin before you hunt it, cautions against premature celebration and making

IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal Guide RCB To 5-Wicket Win Over GT

RCB overhauled the challenging 206-run target in 18.5 overs, the win brilliantly set up by Virat Kohli's 44-ball 81 and Devdutt Padikkal's quickf

US Confirms Talks With Iran, 2 Key Officials To Fly To Pak Tomorrow

US Confirms Talks With Iran, 2 Key Officials To Fly To Pak Tomorrow

South Indias Premier B2B Jewellery Exhibition Returns Bigger & More Impactful

It is a premier B2B jewellery exhibition that brings together Indias finest jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers under one roof.

Three Sarso Melas Planned in NCR from October 2026 to February 2027

New Delhi, April 24: The Ministry of Rural Development has announced plans for three Sarso Melas in the NCR, scheduled between October 2026 and F

Two men arrested for misbehaving with women in Yelahanka

Tornado warning: Severe storms expected on Friday night. Check full list of areas in U.S

Tornado watch: U.S. weather service has warned of possible storms and tornadoes on Friday night.

Met With Fear, Silence: Axis My India Chief To NDTV On Exit Polls In Bengal

In most of the country, the share of voters unwilling to reveal their preferences is around 10 per cent, Pradeep Gupta said. In Bengal, it is 60

Enrica Lexie owner urges SC for early release of a 3 crore bond executed in Kerala HC

The application sought a modification of an apex court order of May 2, 2012 and a direction to the Registrar General of the Kerala High Court to

'This isn't competition, it's theft: Cohen urges DOJ to expose Chinas stealth strategy in Senate

Carlos Alcaraz Withdraws from 2026 French Open Due to Wrist Injury

New Delhi, April 24: Carlos Alcaraz will not participate in the upcoming 2026 French Open due to a wrist injury. This setback is a significant bl

Telangana Government Offers Financial Aid Following TGRTC Drivers Tragic Death

Hyderabad, April 24: The Telangana government has announced a financial assistance of 10 lakh for the family of Shankar Goud, a driver with the T

Thailand to Revise Visa, Consular Fees for Indian Applicants from April 27

The embassy said the new rates will take effect from April 27 and remain in place until further notice.

Iran Faces Critical Choices Amid Growing U.S. Naval Blockade

Washington, April 24: The United States announced on Friday that its naval blockade against Iran is tightening by the hour. Defense Secretary Pet

Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah of Trying To Sabotage Lebanon Peace Efforts

On Iran, Netanyahu said he had an excellent conversation with US President Donald Trump.

20 Get Life Term In Assam For Lynching 2 Over Child-Lifting Rumour

The case traces back to June 8, 2018, when Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das, two young men from Guwahati, were lynched by a mob at Panjuri Kachari v

Social Security May 2026 payment schedule: when will your SSI arrive and what exact SSDI dates apply based on your birth date?

The Social Security May 2026 payment schedule is now clear, and timing matters. Millions depend on these dates. The Social Security Administratio

Differences Between Varma of TD and Jana Sena Reach a Flashpoint in Pithapuram

Tensions rise as Pawan Kalyan's seat sees alliance friction

South Stars Remember Michael Jackson in New Musical Biopic

Mumbai, April 24: The musical biopic Michael, based on the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has hit theaters and is receiving an overwhe

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer. A routine checkup revealed a malignant

Udaipur Central Jail Clash: Prisoners Assault Guards, Case Registered

Udaipur, April 24 (Udaipur Kiran): A clash broke out inside Udaipur Central Jail where inmates allegedly assaulted jail guards during a routine s

'Divine Powers' Claim, Sexual Abuse: Another 'Godman' Arrested In Nashik

Maheshgiri, alias Mahesh Dilip Kakde, who claimed to have divine powers, allegedly told the woman that she had been affected by Karni (black magi

Govt forms panel under SBI chief C S Setty to assess Mythos-related risks

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a panel led by SBI Chairman C S Setty to assess risks from AI platform Mythos and devise miti

Violence Erupts in Ukhrul, Manipur: Three Dead, Several Injured in Clashes

Imphal, April 24: Violence erupted in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and leaving sev

Mapping of urban biodiversity begins amid heatwave

MLC Puttanna urges govt. to allow services of professors of degree colleges as PhD mentors in public universities

NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Kota Hostel

Kota, April 24 (Udaipur Kiran): A 21-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Kota on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM in th

UN peacekeeper dies of wounds suffered in Lebanon last month: UNIFIL

Death toll stands at six; Indonesia has urged UN to launch a thorough investigation

Raghav Chadha, 6 MPs exit AAP: How numbers changed in Rajya Sabha

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have defected from AAP to the BJP, significantly boosting the ruling party's numbers to 113 and redu

Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal, agreeing with lower court

An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order that suspended asylum access at the U.S. southern border. The ruling stated that i

Tehrans Imam Khomeini Airport airport to resume international flights on April 25

The first flights to resume will be to Istanbul and Muscat

China acquired capacity to build 50 nuclear power reactors simultaneously: Official report

China is set to build up to 50 nuclear reactors at once. This move aims to boost nuclear power and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The nation's

Supreme Court Demands Report on Indian Deaths in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

New Delhi, April 24: The Supreme Court heard a petition on Friday alleging that Indian citizens are being lured to Russia under false pretenses a

Sarvjeet Tamta on Carrying Forward the Qawwali Tradition

Sarvjeet Tamta reflects on devotion, spontaneity and the enduring influence of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan in shaping his journey with qawwali.

The Hindu Education Plus Career Counselling Fair 2026 deciphers rapid transformation of job market

Days after students protest in Kashmirs Sopore, six youths held under PSA over vandalism

The stringent Public Safety Act allows detention without trial for up to two years. Police say the six miscreants were involved acts of vandalism

Bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales set to fall as parliamentary time runs out

The bill had proposed allowing adults with fewer than six months to live, to apply for an assisted death subject to the approval of two doctors a

Three more people arrested in child trafficking cases, baby rescued in Krishna district

Nine people have been arrested in connection with the cases so far; of the six babies who were sold away, three have been rescued, says SP

Anna Hazare Comments on AAP Leaders Joining BJP: They Must Have Faced Difficulties

Mumbai, April 24: Social activist Anna Hazare has responded to the recent departure of seven MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Speaking to repo

Gurjeet Singh Khalsa brought down from 400-foot BSNL tower in Patiala after 560 days protest

Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa ended his 560-day protest atop a 400-foot BSNL tower after the Punjab government enacted a new anti-sacrilege law.

I regret...: Manager discovers office teams secret group chat without her

A manager stumbled upon her team's private chat, revealing unfiltered criticisms despite their cordial in-person interactions. This discovery cau

Anna Hazare reacts to seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs leaving party

Pete Hegseth responds to Pope Leo XIVs position on war

IPL 2026: GT Sets Record Against RCB with Highest Score

Bengaluru, April 24: In the 34th match of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans (GT) faced off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday. Batting fi

China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales

They prohibit exports of dual-use items to the seven named entities or transfers of such items that originated in China by foreign organisations

Europe held silly conference on Hormuz, no serious effort yet: Pete Hegseth

India will certainly become 'Vishwaguru', nobody should doubt country's future: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat declared India will become a global guide, a 'Vishwaguru'. He stressed collective discipline and understanding Bharat's c

Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal call on BJP president at Delhi HQ

Minor raped in Gujarats Surat, suspect held

A case has been filed under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)

BJPs Virendra Sachdeva Criticizes AAPs Arvind Kejriwal Amid Resignations

New Delhi, April 24: Following the resignation of seven Members of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and their announcement to join the B

Hindustan Zinc clocks record Q4 net profit of 5,033 crore, up 68% YoY; EBITDA at 7,747 crore, driven by efficiency-led growth

4QFY26 Highlights: Record Quarter Across All Key Metrics Lowest-ever cost of production of $ 903 per tonne, better 9% YoY Highest-ever revenue of

Unidentified men attack people; escape with 60 sovereigns of gold jewellery

UNESCO Highlights Chinas Role in Global Geopark Network

Beijing, April 24: UNESCO announced on Thursday the approval of a new batch of global geoparks. During this announcement, Christophe Vandenberghe

EVMs, VVPATs kept in safe custody at counting centre in Virudhunagar

Trump Sending 2 Key Officials To Pak For Talks With Iran: Report

Trump Sending 2 Key Officials To Pak For Talks With Iran: Report

Sanjay Singh: ED, CBI being misused to break AAP MPs

Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers meet in Bishkek

Key issues on the agenda include terrorism, extremism, and regional security concerns amid shifting global alignments

IndusInd Bank beats Q4 profit view on fewer new bad loans

In the year-ago quarter, the bank had reported its biggest-ever quarterly loss due to years of misaccounting of internal derivative trades

Nike layoffs 2026 breakdown: Why is Nike cutting 1,400 jobs? Which departments and regions are hit hardest?

Nike layoffs 2026 explained: Nike is cutting jobs again. About 1,400 employees will be affected, mostly in global operations and technology. This

OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Of Feynman & Einstein And His Theory Of Death Doesnt Exist | Farrukh Dhondy

The video that Nadira, Lady Naipaul, sent was entitled Death Doesnt Exist. Feynman died in 1988, so he must have made the video before that, iron

Sajjan Kumar denied bail by Supreme Court

Fastest growing startup to implosion: Future tense for AAP as Raghav Chadha leads Rajya Sabha exodus

Aam Aadmi Party faces a significant internal crisis as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha leads a mass exodus of seven MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Part

Crisil Flags Record CV Volumes, With Growth Moderating to 56% This Year

Medium and heavy commercial vehicles are anticipated to expand by 4 to 5 per cent, supported by freight movement and government infrastructure sp

1980s Tanker War History: A Blueprint For Today's US-Iran Conflict

The Tanker war grew out of the fierce eight-year war between Iraq and Iran in the 1980s.

Indias cybersecurity market set grow to 15.06 billion by 2031 as company invest to fend off sophisticated cyber attacks

Mamata Banerjees one-point agenda is to remain in power: West Bengal BJP Vice President Tapas Roy

Trinamool government has institutionalised corruption and Mamata Banerjee has worked only for the interest of her family and a select few people

Raghav Chadha quits AAP, says party has lost its core values

Nepals New Government Faces Growing Discontent Amid Economic Burdens and Student Politics Ban

Kathmandu, April 24: Recent developments in Nepals political landscape have sparked both excitement and uncertainty following the formation of a

J-K: IAF dismisses aircraft crash reports near Kishtwar, terms it false

The Indian Air Force has denied reports of an aircraft crash near Kishtwar. Meanwhile, the Air Force successfully activated its Emergency Landing

Shanghai Hosts 2026 Maritime Community Forum for a Shared Future

Beijing, April 24: The second Maritime Community for a Shared Future forum was held on April 23 at the Linkang Campus of Shanghai Maritime Univer

Intel stock surge 28% to record high: how did a $8.9 billion Trump Intel stake become $28 billion, and what is Intel doing to dominate the AI boom?

Intel stock surge just hit a historic peak. Shares of Intel jumped nearly 28% in one session. A $8.9 billion U.S. stake in Intel is now worth nea

Opposition submits fresh notice seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition parties submitted a fresh notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, marking their second such attempt.

15 cases booked as part of crackdown against usurious private moneylenders in Adilabad district

Brahmotsavam Begins At Telanganas Matsya Temple

Historical records mention that the temple received patronage from various dynasties, contributing to its growth over centuries: Reports

UDF allies air discontent over Cong. leadership hopefuls lobbying for support ahead of Assembly poll results

Indian Union Muslim League, the second-largest constituent in UDF, seems particularly miffed that Congress workers are already lining up behind t

SC declines to intervene in a plea by Indrani Mukerjea to travel abroad

The court tells Mukerjea, an accused in the murder of her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, to approach the trial court where the case is pending.

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank Licence Over Compliance Issues

Mumbai, April 24, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major regulatory action, the Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the banking licence of Paytm Paymen

Andhra Pradesh Plans to Establish Worlds First Dedicated Cocoa City

Amaravati, April 24: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that Andhra Pradesh is planning to establish the worlds first dedica

ED probes suspected TTI-linked funds routed through foreign bank debit cards

According to the ED, its investigation revealed that there has been suspicious cash withdrawals using these foreign debit cards in Left-Wing Extr

U.S. Stock Market today: Why is Dow Jones down on Friday even as S&P 500, Nasdaq are witnessing major jump?

U.S. Stock Market today: Tech stocks were also the biggest gainers on the Nasdaq and the Dow Jones.