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Anti-democratic move: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill

Pinarayi says there is serious suspicion that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system

16 Apr 2026 9:55 am
ACB raids MeeSeva centres across Telangana

The raids which began at 4 p.m., continued into early hours as officials probed overcharging, agent nexus and suspected malpractices

16 Apr 2026 9:44 am
Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows? | Explained

What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters?

16 Apr 2026 9:41 am
Arrive Alive drives held across city to promote road safety among children, students

At Khairatabad, the Saifabad Traffic Police organised a helmet distribution drive at VV Statue to mark Childrens Road Safety Day

16 Apr 2026 9:39 am
Hyderabad metro rail phase 1 takeover hinges on guarantees, RBI nod & Centres stand

The proposal centres on a 15,000-crore transaction, including a 13,000-crore debt component and a 2,000-crore equity payout

16 Apr 2026 9:35 am
Stalin burns copy of delimitation bill, terms it black law

M.K. Stalin burnt the copy of the bill at Namakkal in western Tamil Nadu, where he is camping in connection with electioneering

16 Apr 2026 9:25 am
What changed in Hungarys election? | Explained

What makes Viktor Orbans defeat significant? What led to his fall after 16 years? Who is Peter Magyar? What changes can Hungary expect? Does Orbans defeat signal the political limits of right-wing populism?

16 Apr 2026 9:20 am
U.S.-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade

Irans Fars News Agency said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U.S. sanctions crossed the strait towards Irans Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade

16 Apr 2026 9:15 am
APSRTC employees problems will be resolved, says Andhra Social Welfare Minister

Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy assures APSRTC workers of government action on pending DA dues and Stree Shakti workload concerns in Ongole.

16 Apr 2026 9:11 am
Jagan warns of agitation over Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour delay, targets Naidu

Questioning the delay in inauguration of Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of giving land to a private defence company in the area, and vows to remove it once the YSRCP comes to power

16 Apr 2026 8:54 am
Special session of Parliament LIVE: Bill to implement women's reservation to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

The government has convened a three-day special session, beginning April 16, to amend the Constitution so that the womens reservation law can be implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha election after carrying out the delimitation exercise

16 Apr 2026 8:52 am
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin terms Centre's proposed law on delimitation 'black law'

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin says he has burnt copy of Delimitation Bill to mark the State's strong opposition to it

16 Apr 2026 8:47 am
Eight killed, 12 hurt as vehicle rams truck near Mantralayam in Kurnool district

Nearly 20 persons from Chikamagaluru in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam

16 Apr 2026 8:42 am
Eight from Karnataka killed in a road accident near Mantralayam

Nearly 20 persons from Chikmangalore in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam

16 Apr 2026 7:20 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions

We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary sanctions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House.

16 Apr 2026 6:56 am
Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and womens representation need to be examined collectively by the Opposition

16 Apr 2026 6:55 am
This Bengaluru popup reimagines dates through food, culture, and community

With Khajoornama, Chef Taiyaba Ali blends regional Indian cuisines, craft, and immersive storytelling into a multi-sensory dining experience centred around the humble date

16 Apr 2026 6:24 am
Womens Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik

In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances leading to the incident and assess the response of the authorities

16 Apr 2026 4:57 am
Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel added to NADA's RTP for second quarter of 2026

Abhishek and Axar have replaced Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the latest list of 348 sportspersons in the RTP who will be required to share their whereabouts with the anti-doping agency and be available for testing in a specified window everyday

16 Apr 2026 3:44 am
34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women's hockey powerhouse

Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026

16 Apr 2026 3:28 am
Indias womens football team secures third place in FIFA Series Kenya 2026

Indias attacking intent paid dividends in the 18th minute when Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam floated in a corner from the right

16 Apr 2026 3:22 am
IPL 2026 | Shreyasadvice to Wadherais play without any pressure

The youngster, who has struggled for form with just 27 runs in three innings, was keen to pick his captains brain on rediscovering his rhythm

16 Apr 2026 3:05 am
Womens reservation and delimitation should be delinked

Womens reservation is a stand-alone step which requires a stand-alone law

16 Apr 2026 2:37 am
Israel, U.S. goals 'identical'; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu

Referring to ongoing operations in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, Mr. Netanyahu said Israeli forces were close to overcoming the area, which has long been considered a symbol of the groups resistance since the 2006 war

16 Apr 2026 2:30 am
Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha

These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion

16 Apr 2026 2:18 am
Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast

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

16 Apr 2026 1:45 am
Devious menace: On predatory loan apps

Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit

16 Apr 2026 1:16 am
Allahabad High Court flags lodging of fake FIRs under anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh

The Bench stated that it has observed a troubling pattern of misuse of the law by the police and third-party complainants

16 Apr 2026 1:14 am
38 booked, 23 held in U.P. over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti

Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkars birth anniversary: police

16 Apr 2026 1:10 am
Placing women at the core of democracy

The first challenge to implementing the law is institutional as it is chained to the timely completion of the Census and the delimitation

16 Apr 2026 1:03 am
First impressions and the lasting impact

It is up to Mukul Choudhary, Praful, Sakib and the others waiting to press their claims to build on these early gains if their ambitions are to snowball towards their logical end

16 Apr 2026 12:58 am
Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's Pope criticism continues

High-profile individuals with ties to politics and Catholicism continued to weigh in on the administrations feud with the Pope.

16 Apr 2026 12:57 am
BJPs failed Christian outreach attempt in Kerala

Union governments push for amendments to FCRA Act deals the latest blow in Kerala

16 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Tamil Nadu registers 99.92% pass rate in CBSE Class 10 exams; most students gear up for second exam

Students are unhappy with their maths scores as the paper was difficult, most students are now preparing to take up the second exam for math

16 Apr 2026 12:31 am