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BSF jawan killed in unprovoked firing in Manipurs Ukhrul

ConstableMithun Mandal who hailed from West Bengal, succumbed to his bullet injury at RIMS Hospital, Imphal

11 Apr 2026 3:01 am
Tamil Nadu voter deleted from electoral roll reminds Supreme Court of promise to protect in case of mass exclusion

The petitioner, C. Geetha, said her name had been a mainstay in the States electoral roll over the years; she was even intending to contest as an independent candidate in the 51-Uthangarai (SC) Assembly Constituency and 52-Bargur Assembly Constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026.

11 Apr 2026 2:44 am
Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver

Notified for suggestions, plan aims for tourism-led development, targets 3.36 lakh population and one million visitors by 2055.

11 Apr 2026 2:31 am
Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs

The judges intensely questioned lawyers for both the plaintiffs and the government about what certain terms mean, including what precisely the term balance-of-payments deficits meant when it was used in the Trade Act of 1974 and what it means today

11 Apr 2026 2:24 am
An alternativeproposal onViksit Bharat ShikshaAdhisthanBill

State Higher Education Councils should be represented on the three councils envisaged under the Bill

11 Apr 2026 2:13 am
IPL 2026 | Struggling CSK takes on DC, looks to snap losing streak

Though Chennai Super Kings mascot is a lion, Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men might need to invoke a similar spirit to revive their faltering IPL-19 campaign

11 Apr 2026 2:06 am
Migratory birds pose huge risk to flights, says wildlife body, rejects greenfield international airport plan in Puri

Existing evidence indicates a high risk of bird strikes as the Chilika Lake, located close to the proposed airport site, hosts thousands of migratory birds every year, says the Wildlife Institute of India

11 Apr 2026 1:36 am
At ICA conference, CJI Surya Kant underscores arbitrations role in global economy

Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternative to litigation.

11 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Off the boil: examining Varun Chakaravarthys sudden downturn

Until recently, the mystery spinner was the worlds top-ranked T20I bowler. But since the Super Eights at the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 34-year-olds game has unravelled. What has led to this surprising dip in form? And can he return to his unplayable best during the IPL?

11 Apr 2026 1:06 am
How Lamine Yamal became the face of post-Messi Barcelona

After powering the club to the domestic treble last season, the boy wonder has helped drive the Blaugrana to the top of LaLiga and into the Champions Leagues last eight. His goal-scoring, playmaking and dribbling have fuelled his dizzying rise to superstardom. Having inherited Barcelonas iconic No. 10 shirt, there is no doubt the 18-year-old is the clubs leading man

11 Apr 2026 1:02 am
Bolsteringdeterrence through submarine dominance

Given the changing nature of warfare, it is essential to strengthen deterrence capabilities across land, air, and sea

11 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Turning up: On high turnout in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry polls

Voter enthusiasm is a sign of a healthy democracy

11 Apr 2026 12:45 am
Cold storage, welfare board for lorry drivers, more bus services prominent demands in Namakkal

In the four-cornered fight for the Egg Town of Namakkal, demands like government cold storage facility for small-scale poultry farmers, avian flu lab, welfare board for lorry drivers, cleaners and more bus services to medical college and railway station take the spotlight

11 Apr 2026 12:42 am
Beyond the marks: How II PU toppers overcame challenges

NOTE: Please give byline to intern -- Pratyusha Srivastav

11 Apr 2026 12:38 am
Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan

India must approach foreign relations with more pragmatism, less emotion

11 Apr 2026 12:34 am
Over two crore names deleted as final list released in U.P. SIR exercise

The deletions represent 13.21% of the total voters in the State before the SIR process commenced in October 2025; final list comprises 13,39,84,792 electors, including 7,30,71,071 male and 6,09,09,525 female voters

11 Apr 2026 12:30 am
Where a government school meets private aspirations

Scenes of long queues and high demand mark a remarkable shift as Komatireddy Pratheek Government School in Nalgonda draws overwhelming parental interest. With world-class infrastructure, innovative pedagogy, and strong leadership, it challenges private-school dominance while offering an inclusive, high-quality learning model within the public education system

11 Apr 2026 12:22 am
Falling at feet to seek blessings is part of Tamil Nadu culture, asserts Palaniswami

He was responding to criticism by DMK leader and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

11 Apr 2026 12:22 am
Firmly oppose the targeting of civilians and infrastructure in West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

IOR Ministers in Mauritius, for conference overshadowed this year by the US-Israel war with Iran and peace talks

11 Apr 2026 12:18 am
Dummy EVM units, visiting cards with ex-Ministers photo seized in Chennai

DMK Orathanadu candidate R. Vaithilingam, a former AIADMK Minister, had joined the party a few months ago

11 Apr 2026 12:18 am
Centre has advised T.N. to halt incentive for paddy: Stalin

Stalin promises that the procurement price of paddy will be increased to 3,500 a quintal under the Dravidian Model 2.0 government. He flays the Centre for raising the price of commercial gas cylinders

11 Apr 2026 12:10 am
Supreme Court steps in after transwoman teacher seeks work

As an interim relief, Supreme Court revives a January 2023 direction of a single-judge Bench of the Delhi High Court allowing Jane Kaushik the liberty to apply as a transgender person for any vacancy of her choice, ignoring the gender mentioned for the vacancy.

10 Apr 2026 11:53 pm
Students left in lurch as Guntur college fails to pay JEE-NEET exams fee

College had failed to pay NEET-UG 2026 exam fees for 43 students, says BIE official, adding that coaching campus is running without permission

10 Apr 2026 11:31 pm
High turnout in Assembly polls historic testimony for Indias democracy: CEC

Assam and Puducherry recorded their highest-ever voter turnout of 85.9% and 89.87% respectively, while Kerala recorded one its highest polling percentage at 78.27 %.

10 Apr 2026 11:26 pm
Admission for I PU to begin from April to help early start of academic activities

Artificial Intelligence courses will be introduced to prepare PU students for future technology-based fields

10 Apr 2026 11:06 pm