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TVK Raises Concerns Over Tamil Nadu Election Arrangements, Files Complaints with CEO

Chennai, April 23: The Tamilaga Vetria Kazhagam (TVK) has submitted two separate complaints to the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Tamil Nadu. T

Southern districts witness steady, largely peaceful polling

Out of the 922 votes in Perumpathu polling station in Tirunelveli district, only about 10 voters had turned up till 3 p.m. The voters had been de

Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath demands ban on fireworks displays using gun powder

It said that possibilities of using alternative methods to create a visual spectacle using modern science and technology can be explored

UoH Student Bags Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowship for 202627 for Work on Foxtail Millet

The goal is to identify genes that can improve yield in a crop where grain size limits output.

Record Voter Turnout Signals Trinamools Victory in Bengal Elections: CM Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, April 23: In the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, a record voter turnout of 90 percent has been reported. Chief Minist

All India Major Ports Bodybuilding Meet Begins in Vizag

The inaugural ceremony featured a march past by the teams

Health department issues public alert on snake-proofing houses

Keeping houses and surrounding clean and free of clutter and waste and overgrowth of plants and shrubs are the first step to prevent snake invasi

Go Back to Classrooms and Take a Direct Role in Teaching: Telagana Governor Tells V-Cs

Discussions moved to coordination with the government on funding, curriculum and national programmes such as Skill India, Start-up India and Digi

World Bank team lauds progress of RAMP scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has been a frontrunner in implementing the initiatives under the scheme effectively, it observes

IPL 2026: MI opts to bowl against CSK

Rohit, Dhoni still unavailable

Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi Criticizes Opposition Over Womens Reservation Bill

Mirzapur, April 23: Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi has targeted the opposition regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He stated that the issue-l

Karnataka tobacco crop slashed to 56 million kg for 202627

MP HC: Husbands Acquittal in Cruelty Case Doesnt Disentitle Wife of Maintenance Claim

The law prioritised survival and dignity over technical defenses, the court observed.

Kalyana Karnataka makes significant strides to break out of bottom ranks

Signalling a broader shift in learning outcomes, the region records an overall pass percentage of 91.6% this year

Karnatakas new excise regime calibrates taxes to social cost of alcohol

Social cost that has been calculated to be around 1,270 per litre of alcohol in beverage in 2024-2025 and is estimated to around 2,000 by 2028-20

NDA Government Expected in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, Claims Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, April 23: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has asserted that the NDA government is set to form in both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu following th

Centre committed to ensuring womens quota by 2029, asserts Union Minister Srinivasa Varma

The Congress party and its allies defeated the relevant amendment Bill, thereby disappointing women across the country, he observes

Polling peaceful in Cuddalore district amid heavy turnout

Madhuvidhu movie review: A light-hearted film that squanders a promising conflict

Watch: Is your city growing or just spreading its problems? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Urban expansion in Tamil Nadu is reshaping cities like Coimbatore and Maduraibut not without consequences. This video explores how peri-urban are

Collector inaugurates Kendriya Vidyalaya at Madanapalle

Trump orders US military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz, says mine clearing has begun, reports AP

Trump orders US military to shoot and kill Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz, says mine clearing has begun, reports AP The post Trump

AP Emerging as Investment Hub, Says Bharat

Bharat said he highlighted investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh and invited German companies to explore partnerships in the state

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved an $81 billion sale to Skydance-owned Paramount. This mega merger is now closer to completion,

Akshay Kumar Teams Up with Anees Bazmee for Upcoming Film with Vidya Balan

Mumbai, April 23: Actor Akshay Kumar has partnered with director Anees Bazmee for his upcoming untitled film. This comedy-action movie will also

Newlywed couples in wedding attire cast votes in Ramanathapuram

Congress attacks government for permitting ethanol in aircraft fuel

Partys Kerala unit says the blended fuel should be first used in PM Narendra Modis aircraft or Union Minister Nitin Gadkaris private jet for a co

Home alone woman robbed of valuables worth over 18 lakh near Agumbe in Shivamogga

Trump orders US Navy 'to shoot and kill any boat' putting mines in Strait of Hormuz

Investors to hold black flag protests over alleged 96crore cooperative society fraud

Depositors have been struggling to recover their investments for the past three years. Black flag demonstrations and protest gatherings will be h

Chief Justice Flags Off Multi Utility Vehicles For Strengthening Legal Aid Outreach Across J&K

JAMMU, Apr 23: In a significant step towards strengthening access to justice and expanding outreach of legal services to the grassroots level, Ju

Ensure transparency in Amaravati ORR project, says CPI(M)

The party wants the government to strictly adhere to the provisions of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, which requires conducting village-level con

Singareni signs pact with SBI to provide 10L insurance cover for natural death of employees

The Group Term Life Insurance Scheme to benefit 40,000 employees of Singareni Collieries; 30L accidental insurance extended to pensioners up to 7

Two villages in Thiruvadanai end election boycott after officials promise new bridge

Public urged to eradicate spread of Congress grass in Tirupati

Watch | WB polls: BJP candidate Agnimitra Pauls car attacked in Asansol

An incident of violence has been reported from Asansol as polling began in West Bengal. BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul alleged that her car was att

Exclusive: Ex-Army Chief Denies Being Abandoned During China Face-Off

General Manoj Mukund Naravane (retired) told NDTV that the orders that he received were in fact unambiguous and that Indian soldiers had the righ

600 km, 5 Hours: Meerut-Prayagraj Ganga Expressway To Be Inaugurated This Month

The Ganga Expressway is the country's only expressway that has trauma centres, which will provide swift treatment to accident victims.

Ravindra Jadeja: A Match-Winner With a Heartfelt Dedication

Star credits Rivaba Jadeja; adds playful twist to celebration

Eagle Sets Up Awareness Stall to Combat Drug Abuse in Vijayawada

Students, residents and NGO representatives participated in the programme

RBI purchased $7.4 billion in spot market in February, says bulletin

On a gross basis, the central bank purchased $21.403 billion in February and sold $13.994 billion, as per the bulletin

e-Swathu services now available at Grama One, Karnataka One, and Bengaluru One Centres

Cocaine Unlocks 'Wanderlust' Spirit In Salmon, Study Finds

A new study shows that cocaine and its main byproduct alter salmon movement and dispersal behaviour.

Catholicos calls for modest church festivities

Appeals to the faithful to set an example by using funds earmarked for annual feasts to build houses for the needy

IPL 2026: Fans Gather at Wankhede Stadium for MI-CSK Match, Miss Dhonis Presence

Mumbai, April 23: The 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is underway today between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a

Inside the Thiruvananthapuram zoo: keeping animals cool as temperature rises

The zoos summer management plan this year, launched in late February, prioritises cooling and hydration

Yadgir makes considerable improvement in SSLC results

Adani Energy Solutions Sees 32% Profit Growth In FY26

Driven by recent project wins, the company's aggregate transmission under construction pipeline stands at Rs 71,779 crore.

Torn fisherfolk families in Thangachimadam turn to the polls as a last resort

Conviction that the ballots remained a vital tool for freedom of fishmen families is what ultimately compell the villagers to head to the polling

Anagha from Tirthahalli stands as second topper in SSLC exam-1

Shivamogga district records a pass percentage of 96.56%.

Azad Engineering opens facility in city for energy tech major Baker Hughes

Polling Staff Suspended For Leaving Booth Unattended During Voting In Bengal's Pingla

The entire polling team at booth No. 9 stepped out together around noon, reportedly for lunch, leaving the booth unmanned for some time, the offi

Opportunities waiting to be tapped in Andhra Pradesh, Ministers tell Singapore companies

They highlight the States investor-friendly ecosystem, governance reforms, incentives, and speed-of-doing business approach

After Losing Son, Physically Healthy Woman Heads To Switzerland To End Life

The woman revealed that she has also picked a final song to listen to as she dies.

Five members of a family die in Tirupati district

Bengal, Tamil Nadu record highest-ever turnout since Independence in Phase 1 of polling, says Gyanesh Kumar

Voter turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu reached historic highs on Thursday. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the record pa

Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. gets CIIs Zero Waste to Landfill certification

Tribute to Sambasivan highlights his role in Keralas cultural renaissance

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Different locks must be opened with...' - this ancient saying reveals the secret to solving any problem and how to make smarter decisions

Chinese proverb of the day: Today's Chinese saying, 'Different locks must be opened with different keys,' highlights the need for tailored soluti

Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh taken into custody after NSA detention ends

Amritpal Singh is now in police custody. His detention under the National Security Act has ended. Punjab Police arrested him in connection with t

Warren Buffett just said something about Social Security that every American needs to hear

Social Security supports over 67 million Americans today. That number is rising fast. Warren Buffett warns it is not a personal retirement fund.

ECI Issues Notice to Kharge Over Terrorist Remark, Congress Claims Intimidation Tactics

New Delhi, April 23: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge following his controvers

Missing scientists, unanswered questions How Joshua LeBlanc's death fits a disturbing pattern

Joshua LeBlanc, a 29-year-old NASA aerospace engineer working on nuclear propulsion systems, died in a 2025 Tesla crash in Huntsville, Alabama. T

Ganesh Bhosle tops Kalaburagi district in SSLC

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Discusses AI Risks At Bankers Meet

She held the meeting following Anthropic's Mythos model threatening data security of financial systems

AP government advisor urges students to become forest friends

ED Tells Supreme Court Mamata Used State Machinery to Hinder I-PAC Probe

The proceedings began with a sharp exchange between the Solicitor General and senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy.

Tiruchi district clocks heavy turnout amid peaceful voting

Brisk polling despite the blistering summer in rural pockets all through the day with tight security arrangements in place; a couple of EVMs deve

Beware of criminals in politics, cautions Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

Such leaders dent industrial progress as has been witnessed during 2019-24, the Chief Minister says, asserting that the NDA dispensation will not

India Emerges as a Global Bridge Amidst Divisions: Report

New Delhi, April 23: A recent article in The Times of Israel highlights Indias rise as not only the fastest-growing major economy but also as a n

Double-decker cuts time for ORR commuters, hits Aurobindo Marg traffic

The high volume of vehicles is mainly because the flyover directly connects to the Outer Ring Road and South Bengaluru

Sabitha Reddy urges CM to order probe into misuse of funds in Badangpet

Venkaiah Naidu urges law students to stay rooted, serve society

AnakapalliVisakhapatnam corridor has potential to evolve into clean energy manufacturing hub, says ReNew CEO Sumanth Sinha

Visakhapatnams strong industrial infrastructure and port connectivity and Anakapallis large-scale land bank create the foundation for a verticall

Changes in train services due to work at Hassan yard

Indian seafarer among crew of ship held by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has captured two foreign ships and fired on a third near the Strait of Hormuz. At least one Indian seafarer is on a vessel taken by Iran. Al

High minimum wages in India slows down formal job creation: FED

The Foundation for Economic Development (FED), in its report released on Thursday, said workers should be allowed to freely negotiate their wages

U.S Stock Market today down: Why are S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones falling on Thursday?

U.S. Stock Market indexes S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are down on Thursday.

IFSPolice Dialogue Highlights Need for Coordination

Jaipur, April 23 (Udaipur Kiran): A group of seven probationary officers of the 2024 batch of the Indian Forest Service (IFS), Rajasthan cadre, p

New Delhis Cantonment Hospital Introduces Robotic Orthopedic System

New Delhi, April 23: The Indian Armys hospitals are continuously embracing modern technology. In this initiative, the Cantonment General Hospital

Manvi taluk produces four SSLC toppers, including State first

Pacific University to Host 17th International Conference on Business Innovation

Udaipur, April 23 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific University will host its 17th international conference on Friday, bringing together experts from comme

Telangana RTC driver suffers critical burns after self-immolation attempt amid strike in Warangal

H-NEW expanded to five teams to tackle drug crimes in Hyderabad

RTC Strike Enters Second Day Amid Protests And Arrests

Union members said the agitation would continue until their demands are addressed

Indias Composite PMI Jumps to 58.3 in April From 57 in March

Manufacturing, services Sectors Rebound Accelerating Private Sector Growth in April

Trump Orders US Navy To Shoot And Kill Boats Putting Mines In Hormuz

Donald Trump's post on social media came shortly after the US military seized another tanker associated with the smuggling of Iranian oil.

Yogi Adityanath Inspects Ongoing Infrastructure Projects in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur, April 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing four-lane road from Dominagarh M

Hyderabad Police push banks to prioritise customer safety over account targets in anti-cyber fraud drive

Consumer panel rules in favour of bank manager in travel delay case

The petitioner had missed an official meeting after the bus he had booked was delayed and broke down en route