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Harried by choices

A surfeit of them touch a raw nerve almost daily

28 Apr 2026 10:50 am
The echo of unwritten words

Some words of mothers always linger in our subconscious mind and help us just when we need them

28 Apr 2026 10:49 am
A dangerous habit

Personal choices such as smoking can affect public health and the environment

28 Apr 2026 10:49 am
Indonesian police charge 13 in daycare abuse scandal

Those in custody include 11 child carers, as well as the headmaster and the head of the foundation that ran the centre

28 Apr 2026 10:48 am
U.S. Trade Representative's Office to hear investigations on Trumps new import taxes

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

28 Apr 2026 10:47 am
PM Modi plays football with boys, girls in Sikkim

The Prime Minister shared on social media a few photographs in which he is seen playing soccer with youngsters

28 Apr 2026 10:45 am
Vote counting underway for Gujarat local body polls

Counting of votes began at 9 a.m. on Tuesday (April 28, 2026), State Election Commission (SEC) officials said

28 Apr 2026 10:43 am
Stock markets open lower amid surging oil prices, foreign fund outflows

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.99% higher at $109.3 per barrel

28 Apr 2026 10:35 am
Kagurabachi anime heralds new era for shonen, drops teaser and sets release date

The adaptation will be directed by Tetsuya Takeuchi, with character designs by Keigo Sasaki, and animation handled by CyPic

28 Apr 2026 10:33 am
The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation

The all-weather ties between China and Pakistan are reflected in their space cooperation as well

28 Apr 2026 10:30 am
Why quotas alone wont increase womens representation

While reservation can address the issue of underrepresentation, its impact is likely to be shaped by existing inequalities related to class, caste etc

28 Apr 2026 10:23 am
Rupee falls 24 paise to 94.39 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Indian rupee seems to be standing at a crossroads, not weak enough to fall, not strong enough to rise, said CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari

28 Apr 2026 10:23 am
First woman MLA, MP, Minister, CM, PM and President were from Congress, not BJP, says Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

BJP misleading nation on womens reservation to pass delimitation bill, says Karnataka Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar

28 Apr 2026 10:23 am
Kerala BDS student death: Statewide hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups disrupts life

Protesters blocked traffic, disrupted bus services, and forced shop closures across many areas. In some parts of the state, they also attempted to interfere with the functioning of nationalised banks. Passengers travelling to hospitals were reportedly asked to show medical records to be allowed free passage

28 Apr 2026 10:20 am
Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centres

Meta has also partnered with companies such as Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower, positioning it as one of the leading corporate buyers of nuclear power in the world

28 Apr 2026 10:17 am
BMW F 450 GS Review: The sweet spot of adventure?

In a market obsessed with adventure motorcycles, the BMW F 450 GS arrives as a machine that feels as comfortable on a weekday commute as it does chasing trails beyond the map. It blends refinement, tech, and genuine off-road ability into a package that is surprisingly easy to live withand even easier to fall for.

28 Apr 2026 10:16 am
Meet this Bengaluru-based physician-poet who loves haiku

Dr Vaishnavi Pusapati on her tryst with poetry, why haiku is her favourite form of expression and why Nature and grief are such pervasive themes in her work

28 Apr 2026 10:12 am
Petrol pump queues bring Hyderabad traffic to a crawl for second day

Panic purchase of fuel brings traffic to a halt on arterial roads for the second day

28 Apr 2026 10:07 am
An IT professional turned upcycling artist in Kerala is teaching India to rethink waste

Using textile waste and natural dyes, Amal S Pillais practice merges design, sustainability and community learning

28 Apr 2026 10:07 am
Watch | Indonesia train crash: Several dead, 80+ injured in Bekasi collision

A deadly train collision in Indonesia has left several people dead and more than 80 injured near Bekasi, close to Jakarta.

28 Apr 2026 10:00 am
Man stabs 2 security guards in Thane district; arrested, ATS takes over probe

A motive was not yet known, but the officials indicated a possible religious angle in the case

28 Apr 2026 9:56 am
AAP MLA Mehraj Malik released from Kathua jail after J&K HC quashes his PSA detention

Mehraj Malik said now that he had been released, he would continue to raise and talk about the issues of the people

28 Apr 2026 9:50 am
Akka Pade prevents child marriage in Belagavi district

A 17-year-old girl was being married to a groom from Maharashtra

28 Apr 2026 9:46 am
KEM Hospital renaming controversy: Symbolism or Services?

A fresh controversy has been brewing with the renaming of KEM Hospital, established on January 22, 1926

28 Apr 2026 9:44 am
8th cohort of NSR Pre-doc successfully concludes one-year fellowship at IIM Bengaluru

The NSR Pre-doc is designed to create meaningful career pathways for candidates from historically under-represented communities in management and allied disciplines

28 Apr 2026 9:41 am
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, U.S. official says

With the warring sides still seemingly far apart, oil prices resumed their upward march, extending gains in early Asia trade on Tuesday (April 28, 2026)

28 Apr 2026 9:24 am
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel again after morbid joke about First Lady

The remark about the President's wife was part of a routine in Jimmy Kimmel Live where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner

28 Apr 2026 9:20 am
Microsoft, OpenAI loosen ties as rivalry simmers

The amended agreement, announced jointly by the two companies, reshapes the financial and commercial terms of a relationship that has been showing signs of strain

28 Apr 2026 9:14 am
Crude extends gains as Donald Trump considers latest Iran proposal

Investors were also gearing up for key central bank meetings and earnings reports from Wall Street giants this week

28 Apr 2026 9:05 am
Delhi HC quashes Samir Modis assault case against mother Bina, 2 others

Samir told Justice Saurabh Banerjee that he has withdrawn complaint against his mother, Bina, and two others

28 Apr 2026 9:02 am
Assembly election 2026 LIVE: All preparations done for second phase of West Bengal polls, says Election Commission

Ahead of the next phase of elections in West Bengal, polling parties have begun moving towards their respective polling stations, including remote riverine areas of Sandeshkhali Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said

28 Apr 2026 8:54 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump unhappy with Iranian proposal, U.S. official says

U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN; Iranian Foreign Minister praises Russia ties, welcomes Moscow's support for diplomacy

28 Apr 2026 8:48 am
AAP will move court if seven MPs not disqualified: Sanjay Singh

Mr. Singh requested an immediate inquiry into this matter and furnish a written response at the earliest, along with copies of all relevant orders, directions, or communications based on which the party's position of the AAP has been altered

28 Apr 2026 8:05 am
Indonesia train crash toll rises to 7, rescuers work to remove trapped passengers

A taxi on the train tracks was hit by the commuter train, and the long-distance train hit a women-only carriage on the commuter train, Bobby Rasyidin, Chief Executive of state-owned railway firm PT KAI, said

28 Apr 2026 7:36 am
Ultratech Cement PAT up 19.4% in Q4FY26; announces special dividend 240 a share

Revenue from operations increased 11.9% to 25,799.5 crore in the reporting quarter as against 23,063.32 crore in QFY25

28 Apr 2026 7:31 am
MobiKwik Group receives NBFC license from RBI

This will enable the launch of a new lending division MobiKwik Financial Services

28 Apr 2026 7:28 am
Indian-origin man sentenced in Singapore for molesting minor

The prosecution had sought 20 to 22 months jail for Singh, saying he had exploited a young victim and abused the trust placed in him by the victim and her family members

28 Apr 2026 7:26 am
Odisha tribal produces skeleton of his sisters body as proof to claim the money in her account

Authorities in the Patna block assured that Mr. Munda would be helped in securing a legal heir certificate and other documents required for claiming the money in the account

28 Apr 2026 7:15 am
U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

Russian Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov, head of its delegation to the conference, objected to singling out Iran and expressed hope that the criticism and politicisation starting on day one will not affect the outcome, which he expressed hope will be successful

28 Apr 2026 5:43 am
Basava Sri award for H.D. Deve Gowda

Mr. Gowda apologised for not being able to participate in the Basava Jayanti programme to receive the award owing to his health

28 Apr 2026 5:08 am
Four of a family in Mumbai die after eating biryani and watermelon; investigation underway

The family invited five relatives to the dinner who did not have the watermelon and have not reported any symptoms of illness

28 Apr 2026 4:30 am
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talks

Pakistan's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting dismissed Afghan media reports and official statements about the strikes on the university as a blatant lie

28 Apr 2026 3:30 am
Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions

Voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls raise concerns over constitutional and procedural validity

28 Apr 2026 2:19 am
A tightening of the fist in Indias digital public square

The draft amendments to Indias Information Technology Rules trigger fears of digital overreach and a departure from existing judicial rulings

28 Apr 2026 2:12 am
Keshav Maharaj replaces injured Mitchell Santner in Mumbai Indians squad

Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury which he sustained during the teams last match here at the Wankhede Stadium against Chennai Super Kings

28 Apr 2026 2:06 am
Sindhu begins her journey in global badminton governance as BWF Council member

One of the most accomplished players in the sport's history, Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the BWF Council following her election as Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in December

28 Apr 2026 1:59 am
Gang of seven: On the AAP defections

Large-scale defections have rendered the Tenth Schedule impotent

28 Apr 2026 1:55 am