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Ramesh Chennithala says decision on Kerala CM up to high command, urges end to talks after Sudhakarans praise for K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will impact the morale of party workers

Stalins black flag protest | How does it affect Parliament?: Om Birla questions T.R. Baalu

Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims

Rodger, a 22-year-old American, killed six people on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, before taking his own life.

Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief

The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came togethe

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has April 19 ever given us?

Military conflict cannot resolve problems: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine after talks with Austria Chancellor

The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems

Linking Womens Reservation with delimitation is devious: Karti Chidambaram

Hyderabad 2026 summer temperature tracker

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7-Time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz is Infosys Global Brand Ambassador

Nuvoco Vistas Announces Strong FY26 Financial Results

Indigo invests in air-taxi maker Sarla Aviation

The move puts the airline company in the growing air-taxi segment in India after a prior partnership with US-based Archer Aviation reportedly fel

Tragic Collision in Giridih: Two Lives Lost in Fiery Truck Crash

Mumbai, April 16: A heartbreaking road accident occurred in the Dumri police station area of Giridih district, Jharkhand, early Thursday morning,

13% Households Have No In-house Toilet Facilities: Telangana Caste Survey

The survey report, which was made public on Wednesday, said in Telangana, 21.2 per cent of households reported lacking tap water access. Access t

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate supplementary exams 2026 time table released; exams from May 21

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, releases the time table for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations sche

Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast | The Hindu Editorial

As India faces a rainfall deficit, it must make preparations for the worst

Asha Bhosle Honored in Parliament: A Tribute to Her Unmatched Contribution to Cinema

Mumbai, April 16: Legendary Hindi cinema singer Asha Bhosle has passed away, but her songs will forever resonate in the hearts of her fans. Durin

JK Cement moves up on making investment in equity share capital of Mehrauni Electro Power

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 5477.05, up by 46.00 points or 0.85% from its previous closing of Rs. 543

RailTel Corporation shines on bagging LoI worth Rs 100 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Railtel Corporation Of India is currently trading at Rs. 347.05, up by 10.40 points or 3.09% from its previous

Quadrant Future Tek surges on receiving LoA worth Rs 20.19 crore from PLW

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Quadrant Future Tek is currently trading at Rs. 316.90, up by 4.75 points or 1.52% from its previous closing of

Rubicon Research gains on inking pact to acquire 85% stake in Arinna Lifesciences

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Rubicon Research is currently trading at Rs. 832.15, up by 7.60 points or 0.92% from its previous closing of Rs

John Cockerill India zooms on securing contract worth Rs 300 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): John Cockerill India is currently trading at Rs. 5280.00, up by 228.00 points or 4.51% from its previous closin

SAMHI Hotels surges on inking pact with Ingka Centres for leasing 162-room hotel in Noida

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Samhi Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 163.05, up by 2.05 points or 1.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 16

Goregaon Drug Case: One More Arrest Made, Total of Seven in Custody

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is prog

Watch: Iran war:The fragile state of U.S. economy explained | Business Matter

The Iran war is rattling global economies, driving up oil prices, inflation, and growth concerns. Japan, India, and Europe are already feeling th

Elitecon International shines on bagging Rs 202 crore long-term supply contract

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Elitecon International is currently trading at Rs. 41.46, up by 1.96 points or 4.96% from its previous closing

Sridhar Babu Explains Investment Opportunities in Telangana to US delegation

Sridhar Babu explained the vast investment opportunities and favourable ecosystem available in Telangana in the aerospace, defence and space sect

SharkNinja enters India: What its launch reveals about the countrys appliance market

SharkNinja brings its Shark and Ninja brands to India with air fryers, a 14-in-1 multicooker and more a launch that signals a shift in what Indi

Heated Debate in Lok Sabha Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday between Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister A

Column | Lost in rhetoric

How Trumps Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for display of Ashoka Chakra

The petitioner showed a picture of the Ashoka Chakra installed at a roundabout in Varanasi, but the Bench refused to entertain the plea

Suraj Estate Developers shines on acquiring land parcel in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Suraj Estate Developers is currently trading at Rs. 255.55, up by 28.05 points or 12.33% from its previous clos

GMR Airports falls after reporting marginal decline in passenger traffic in March

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): GMR Airports is currently trading at Rs. 97.16, down by 2.08 points or 2.10 % from its previous closing of Rs.

L&T gains as its Heavy Engineering arm dispatches seventh 700 MWe steam generator to NPCIL

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Larsen & Toubro is currently trading at Rs. 4130.00, up by 54.15 points or 1.33% from its previous closing of R

HDB Financial Services zooms on reporting 41% jump in Q4 net profit

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): HDB Financial Services is currently trading at Rs. 692.50, up by 48.30 points or 7.50% from its previous closin

Womens quota bills spark row; Govt introduces bill, opposition calls move unconstitutional

Madhav Anand Praises Womens Reservation Bill, Calls for Support from All Parties

Patna, April 16: Madhav Anand, a legislator from the National Lok Morcha (RLM), commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts toward wom

Mumbai Indians Sign Krish Bhagat as Replacement for Injured Atharv Ankolekar in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 16: The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, have announced the signing of Krish Bhagat as a replacement for injured spin all-round

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, marks end of Nitish Kumar era

Samrat Choudhary is now the new Chief Minister of Bihar and is said to continue development work former CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narend

TVK chief Vijay booked by Chennai police for poll code violations during campaign in city

The cases were filed based on complaints from election observers and flying squad officials, who stated that the TVK campaign events breached the

Government proposing to up Lok Sabha size by 50%; move will disadvantage southern states: Congress

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has already raised an alarm over the issue and others may very well fol

Trolls, defeat and reinvention: Nara Lokesh's elevation indicates making of TDP's future leadership

Nara Lokesh has been appointed National Working President of the Telugu Desam Party. This move signals a significant generational shift within th

Lok Sabha Approves Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 for Womens Reservation

New Delhi, April 16: The Lok Sabha has approved the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at implementing womens reservation and delim

Heatwave tightens grip in Telangana as nine districts record above 43; over 42 in 22 districts

Only two districts recorded temperatures below 42, including Hyderabad where the maximum stood at 41.4

Maharashtra Chief Minister Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Prays for National Prosperity

Mumbai, April 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the renowned BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Dadar, Mumbai, where he offered p

University of Liverpool, IISc back early-stage research with joint seed fund

The joint fund aims to support pilot projects across key science areas while strengthening long-term academic links and researcher training betwe

Infosys Denies Harassment Allegations Amid TCS Controversy

New Delhi, April 16: Following allegations of exploitation of women at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik office, IT company Infosys has dism

Indian Organization Receives Approval for Foreign Donations

New Delhi, April 16: The central government has made a significant decision regarding the Baba Bageshwar Dham organization located in Chhatarpur

Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours? As new Gujarat stretch of Mumbai Expressway opens, check entry and exit points, route

DelhiMumbai Expressway: The Union Transport Ministry, in a release, stated that the GodhraVadodara stretch of the DelhiMumbai Expressway has been

Seoul to Delhi, Asias new economic axis

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's visit to India arrives at a critical juncture for global economic stability. The two Asian powers are pois

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia is boosting its defense budget. Defense Minister Richard Marles announced an additional 53 billion Australian dollars over the next dec

Engineering AI-Driven Growth in Local Commerce: The Work of Vedant Singh at Mustard, Inc.

As Head of AI and Data Strategy at Mustard, Inc., Vedant Singh architected and leads the core data and AI systems that underpin the companys plat

Tarun Khanna Transforms Through Role of Mahadev After Over 400 Performances

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed the character of Lord Shiva so many times that it has profoundly transformed him as a person.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Review | A strong and compact flagship choice

Galaxy S26 offers performance upgrades, improved optimisation, better camera processing, and deeper AI integration

Asha Bhosle's Iconic 'Jhumka' Song Boosts Bareilly's Jewelry Business

According to Bareilly jewellers, women have begun purchasing jhumkas for the auspicious occasion, while traders dealing in artificial jewellery h

Madras High Court dismisses Tamannaah Bhatias plea for 1-crore damages from Power Soaps

She had accused the company of having exploited her popularity even after the expiry of the agreement period, but failed to prove it

A Breakthrough in Carbon-Aware Computing Redefines How Data-Intensive Systems Balance Sustainability and Performance

Data centers already account for a measurable share of global electricity consumption, and most projections suggest this will continue to rise

Goregaon Drug Case: Police Arrests Another Suspect, Total Arrests Reach Seven

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is inte

Tarun Khanna Reflects on Transformative Journey Portraying Lord Shiva Over 400 Times

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed Lord Shiva so many times that the role has profoundly transformed him. He revealed that he has

Opposition Questions Governments Intent on Womens Reservation Bill Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, April 16: The political storm surrounding the Nari Vandan Shakti Act and the proposed delimitation has intensified both inside and out

Rajya Sabha reconstitutes panel of Vice-Chairpersons; six members nominated

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday reconstituted its panel of vice-chairpersons, nominating six members from the BJP, Congress, AIADMK and BJD, with eff

JD(U) Reaffirms Support for Womens Reservation Bill: Sanjay Kumar Jha

New Delhi, April 16: JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the party has consistently supported the Womens Reservation Bill. He emphasized that t

Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament

Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elections.

From bamboo walls to AI eyes: West Bengal election gets unprecedented surveillance push

The Election Commission of India is enhancing surveillance for the West Bengal Assembly polls by installing cameras for 100% webcasting, monitore

NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar over Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills

BJP MP Giriraj Singh expressed confidence that the amendments to the Women's Reservation Act for its early implementation will receive broad supp

Lucknow: Fire leaves over 1,000 homeless as 50 LPG cylinders explode in shanties built illegally on Awas Vikas land

The big fire broke out early in the morning in Sector 11 of Vikas Nagar and quickly spread across the make shift settlement. As per report, the f

Akhilesh Yadav Questions Governments Urgency on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Members of the Samajwadi Party have expressed their support for the Womens Reservation Bill. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav cri

Siddhant Gupta Reflects on His Roots and Connection to Jammu

Mumbai, April 16: In todays fast-paced world, many individuals are drifting away from their roots in pursuit of their dreams. This disconnection

Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC

Elections for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats are scheduled for May 12, as announced by the Election Commission of India. The tenure o

Puri Jagannadhs Film Faces Uncertainty Amid Financial Dispute ?

The director has pending dues of around 5 crore linked to earlier arbitration proceedings with Telangana distributors.

Cancer Screening Tests: Types, Benefits & Who Should Get Tested

Cancer often develops silently, showing no symptoms in its early stages. Cancer Screening Tests help detect cancer or precancerous changes before

Time Magazine Unveils 2026 List of 100 Most Influential People, Featuring Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vikas Khanna

New Delhi, April 16: Time Magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people for 2026. This years list includes Sundar Pichai, CEO

BHU tragedy: Radhika Devi, 71-year-old, goes for spine tumour; doctors perform hip-replacement meant for Radhika Singh; woman dies

In a case of gross medical negligence at BHU Trauma Centre in Varanasi, a 71-year-old woman Radhika Devi was wrongly operated upon for hip replac

In the Algorithm Era, Do Film Critics Still Matter?

The way Indians discover films has changed so sharply that the old Sunday ritual of waiting for a critics verdict now feels almost nostalgic. Tod

School-Based Homeopathy Clinics Cross 2.4 Lakh Student Visits, Led by Anubhuti Network

Key Highlights Over 2.42 lakh student visits recorded across school campusesin 10 years(20162026) 55,800+ visits in FY 202526, highest annual foo

Fake mango alert: 3,800 kg of chemically made pulp seized in Pune. Know side effects & how to identify artificially ripened aam at home

Mango Adulteration Alert: With the mango season in full swing, rising cases of mango adulteration in India have sparked serious food safety conce

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stockers joint press meet| New Delhi | India-Austria ties

Back In News: Rana, Manoj Bajpayee Team Up For Last Man In Tower

The film is based on Aravind Adigas acclaimed novel.

The missing spotlight on urban local government elections

The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change

Massive fire engulfs waste plant in Keralas Munnar; wild tusker Padayappa moved to safety

Iran Asserts No Compromise on Uranium Enrichment Rights, Blames US for Escalating Tensions

Tehran, April 16: Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, declared that Iran will not compromise on its rights to nuclear enrichment

CSK Files Complaint with BCCI Over Alleged Insult During IPL 2026 Match Against RCB

New Delhi, April 16: In a recent match of IPL 2026 held on April 5 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced of

Women's Reservation Rollout by 2029: Arunachal CM Pema Khandu flags April 1618 special session

A special Parliament session is scheduled from April 16 to 18 to finalize rules for women's reservation, aiming for implementation by the 2029 el

Local power: On Tamil Nadu governments move

Local self-governments make a difference to the lives of people

The price of success: On Keralas demographic transition

Keralas rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern

Delimitation provisions in women's reservation amendment bill 'attack on democracy': Kerala Oppn

Opposition leaders from Kerala have opposed the delimitation provisions tied to the implementation of the Womens Reservation Act, arguing that li

BJP national president Nitin Nabin takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, along with others

The newly elected MPs represent Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Maharashtra.

Opposition Questions Redistricting Bill as Amit Shah Responds with Critique of Samajwadi Party

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Redistricting Bill, 2

Understanding Lightning: The Science Behind the Return Stroke Phenomenon

New Delhi, April 16: As the rainy season approaches, the fear of lightning strikes often looms large. The bright flashes and loud rumbles prompt

Christopher Nolan Brings 'The Odyssey' to CinemaCon

The Odyssey is the first motion picture shot entirely on IMAX film, thanks to the development of new cameras that aren't quite so noisy, fulfilli