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A.P. records weakest MGNREGA performance since bifurcation; work, income, workforce shrink sharply

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households bore a substantial share of the income loss; together, they accounted for 484 crore, or about 40% of the total decline in wage expenditure

19 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals wins toss, opts to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders

The Royals have made a couple of changes with Shimron Hetmyer coming back into the side, replacing Lhuan-dre Pretorius while Brijesh Sharma steps in for Tushar Deshpande

19 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Telangana CM Revanth meets Governor, seeking clearance of Kodandaram and Azharuddins nomination as MLCs

The names of Prof M. Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin, which had been approved earlier by the State Cabinet, remain pending with the Lok Bhavan since the last Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who is now transferred to Maharashtra

19 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
Jana Sena Party eyes expansion in Kerala

MLC Nagababu emphasised that though politics in Kerala might differ from that in A.P., the JSPs core ideologies remain the same regardless of region or language

19 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadu election 2026: DMK Minister-candidate Ma. Subramanian interview

Streamlining Kalaignar Kaappittu Thittam for better coverage, next phase of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, including cancer screening, are also on his list of things to do

19 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
All India Chess Federation aims to host World Chess Championship matches, says Verma

Verma said FIDE had initially been open to awarding the event to Tamil Nadu, with full backing from both the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and the State government

19 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Watch: Uthiramerur: Ancient democracy, modern struggles in Tamil Nadus key constituency

From the 10th-century Kudavolai system to todays electoral battleground, Uthiramerur reflects both democratic legacy and present-day challenges

19 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Naidu to anchor NDAs Tamil Nadu push with rallies and roadshows

N. Chandrababu Naidus visit is aimed at energising party cadre, strengthening voter engagement, and reinforcing the NDAs development-oriented narrative.

19 Apr 2026 2:41 pm
Ajit Agarkar to continue as chairman of selectors as BCCI renews contract for one year

During his tenure, the committee has taken several tough calls, including overseeing the Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and gradually phasing out senior pacer Mohammed Shami from international cricket.

19 Apr 2026 2:14 pm
Andhra Minister NMD Farooq flags off final batch of Haj pilgrims from Vijayawada

The Minister conveyed his best wishes and expressed hope that their sacred journey to Mecca and Medina would be completed safely and successfully

19 Apr 2026 2:14 pm
Trinamool betrayed women, will be punished in West Bengal elections, says Modi

We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against womens empowerment, Mr. Modi said

19 Apr 2026 2:09 pm
IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatres dismissal set us back a little bit, says CSK batting coach Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey said he is happy with Dhonis batting at nets and had encouraging update on the former CSK captain

19 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Congress, DMK opposition to Womens Reservation Bill wont be tolerated: Amit Shah

Women have been denied crucial opportunities due to the actions of the Congress and the DMK, and such practices will not be tolerated, Amit Shah said

19 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
Actor Parthiban moves Madras High Court seeking no caste, no religion certificate

The actor says the Tamil Nadu government is sleeping over the matter despite an order passed by a Division Bench of the High Court on June 10, 2025

19 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Beef Season 2 review: Too many cooks, not enough meat on the bone

Lee Sung Jins sharp, simmering class feud has swelled into a crowded, overworked spread that loses the very bite that made Beef worth chewing on in the first place

19 Apr 2026 1:40 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Disappointed over confusion post bifurcation, Tirukkoyilur constituency electors feel neglected

Tirukkoyilur Assembly Constituency is witnessing a generational shift with sitting MLA and DMK strongman K. Ponmudi having been been denied seat and replaced by his son and former MP Gowtham Sigamani. For now, the DMK treads a tricky path of battling anti-incumbency while the AIADMK hopes to cash in on it

19 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Punjab governor gives assent to anti-sacrilege Bill

The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes stricter punishments to deter incidents of 'beadbi' (sacrilege) and uphold the sanctity of the Guru Granth Sahib.

19 Apr 2026 1:25 pm
Telangana Heatwave: Ten districts exceed 44C; Kerameri hits 44.6C

The data from the Telangana Development Planning Society showed that 10 districts recorded temperatures exceeding 44C, while 13 districts experienced temperatures between 43C and 44C

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Soldier found dead in Jammu camp, investigation under way

The exact cause of death will be ascertained after the completion of the investigation, the officials said

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Student deaths in NIT Kurukshetra: CPI(M) MP Brittas seeks Education Minister's intervention

In his letter, John Brittas noted that four students have died at the institute between February and April this year

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Four feared dead in major chain accident on NH-50 in Karnatakas Vijayanagara district

Preliminary reports indicate that a garlic-laden lorry from Haryana, allegedly driven in a rash and negligent manner, first struck two motorcycles about three kilometres before the main accident site

19 Apr 2026 1:13 pm
Mahavatar Parshuraam: After Narsimha, Hombale Films announces next Mahavatar Cinematic Universe film

The film, which is a part of a planned seven-part Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, will release in theatres on December 2027

19 Apr 2026 12:13 pm
Elderly woman killed in suspected leopard attack at Malakkappara

Body found partially eaten near Sholayar dam area as residents raise alarm over rising wildlife threats

19 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
Watch: Opposition slams Narendra Modi over speech, alleges poll code violation

Opposition leaders led by Mallikarjun Kharge have accused PM Modi of violating the Model Code of Conduct by politicising his April 18 national address.

19 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
After TVKs nomination rejection in Edappadi, Vijay backs independent candidate

TVK chief urged people to vote for Mr. Premkumar under the Television symbol; Mr. Vijay announced his support for an independent candidate after his partys candidates nomination was rejected.

19 Apr 2026 11:19 am
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances

The winning robot, developed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor, finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, several minutes faster than the half-marathon world record set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon last month

19 Apr 2026 10:57 am
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to address four rallies in Bengal today

Chief Minister M K Stalin has warned that Tamil Nadu's progress will be affected if people vote for NDA in the upcoming Assembly elections.

19 Apr 2026 10:55 am
Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years

Since 2021, the nation of 6.5 million has struggled with fragmented parliaments that produced weak governments, none of which managed to survive more than a year before being brought down by street protests or backroom deals in parliament

19 Apr 2026 10:50 am
ED conducts raids at residences of senior cop, businessman in Kolkata over money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate is searching locations linked to Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in the Sona Pappu case under the PMLA

19 Apr 2026 10:27 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Bold and loyal', Trump praises Israel as 'great ally' of U.S.

In a significant show of diplomatic support, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability

19 Apr 2026 10:17 am
Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches review: Noah asks the tough questions, but makes you laugh anyway

Who will you be when history calls? In his latest Netflix special Joy in the Trenches, Trevor Noah finds laughter in war, loss, and the messy business of being human.

19 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Uttar Pradesh implements advanced unified command system under Jal Jeevan Mission

The system, managed through the Unified Command and Control System (UCCS), will enable real-time monitoring and control of water supply systems, covering parameters related to water quality, distribution efficiency, and asset performance across rural areas.

19 Apr 2026 9:45 am
Vice-President embarks on two-day visit to Sri Lanka

This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to Sri Lanka, his office said

19 Apr 2026 9:43 am
Andhra Pradesh CM wishes Pawan Kalyan speedy recovery

He expressed hope on X that Mr. Kalyan would regain his strength quickly and come back healthier than ever

19 Apr 2026 9:27 am
At least 14 passengers injured after a private bus overturns in Anakapalli

Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to drowsiness, leading to the accident

19 Apr 2026 8:58 am
APTF members stage protest in Ongole demanding to resolve teachers issues

The Coalition government has failed to fulfil the promises made during the elections to take steps to resolve the long pending issues of employees and teachers even after two years of coming to power

19 Apr 2026 7:56 am
Residents want creation of separate Arani district for better civic amenities

They say the creation of Arani district will attract government funds for infrastructure facilities

19 Apr 2026 7:50 am
Daylight bank heist in Singrauli: One accused held; M.P. police launch manhunt in four States

According to the police, the accused was detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from an express train near Aurangabads Nabinagar station when he was found in suspicious condition and was arrested after questioning

19 Apr 2026 7:17 am
TCS Nashik case: Door locked, Nidas neighbours say they barely saw the family

Nida Khan is named in one of the nine FIRs. In the FIR registered at Deolali Camp police station, she has been accused of speaking ill about Hinduism

19 Apr 2026 7:07 am
This is the month for assessing candidates;meet three heavyweights

Here are three candidates for Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, everyone on the spectrum is qualified to represent the month. But sadly, this twisted world sits up and takes notice only when extraordinary achievements are on the horizon; and Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan and M. Ramanathan are doing things that are anything but ordinary

19 Apr 2026 6:51 am
Construction on Trumps White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trumps $400 million ballroom

19 Apr 2026 6:49 am
Trump vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths

The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a world being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, peace is everyones responsibility

19 Apr 2026 6:03 am
In a first, migratory honey bees get warm womb to stay back in winters in Kashmir

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM),Pulwama, has been working on climate resilient honeybees to allow beekeepers to avoid having to transfer them to the plains to survive the winter

19 Apr 2026 6:00 am
Mass shooting in Kyiv leaves 6 dead before police kill gunman

The mass shooting unheard of in wartime Kyiv took place in a busy central district of the city

19 Apr 2026 5:56 am
Census portal shows Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh town; issue fixed, say officials

A resident of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh flagged the issue after the map for self-enumeration for the Census 2027 showed the name of a Chinese town beyond the LAC for his hometown

19 Apr 2026 5:29 am