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Rajasthan Chief Minister Discusses Water Projects with Union Minister CR Patil

New Delhi, April 16: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma met with Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, during his visit to the national

Opposition Protests Against East Coast Railways Alleged Neglect in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, April 16: On Thursday, leaders and activists from 11 opposition parties staged a protest in front of the East Coast Railway (ECoR) h

BJP Critiques TVKs Election Manifesto, Questions Feasibility of Promises

Chennai, April 16: BJP leader A.N.S. Prasad has launched a sharp attack on the election manifesto of actor-politician Vijays party, Tamilga Vettr

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Three Lives, Including a Young Girl

New Delhi, April 16: A devastating road accident occurred in the Gotegaon area of Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the deaths o

'10th war solved?: Trump announces surprise Israel-Lebanon ceasefire but Hezbollah remains silent

Uttarakhand government orders probe into alleged movement of children to madrasas in State

Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Sing

Its time women are seen as lawmakers, say women MPs

While endorsing their party line, women legislators also cite the positive role of male founders and leaders of their parties in enabling the par

Internal quota: Govt. sets up technical committee under CS

Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared reporters to biblical figures who plotted against Jesus Christ. He made these remarks during a Pentago

Kurnool mishap: Accident occurred minutes before before Face Wash and Go police programme

TS Singh Deo Accuses Government of Misleading Public on Womens Reservation Bill

Ambikapur, April 16: TS Singh Deo, a prominent Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, has leveled accusations against

Prabhsimran Singh Sets Unique Record at Just 25 in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 16: Prabhsimran Singh has made history at just 25 years old, becoming the player with the most 50+ scores for Punjab Kings (PBKS).

J&K, Assam are victims of the delimitation process: PDP

We were expecting the census to include Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes; the government should have waited for it

PM Modi Offers Opposition a Blank Check on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to enhance womens participation in national policymaking on Thursday. He ur

Akhilesh Yadav urges government to implement womens quota after caste census

The Samajwadi Party chief says the womens reservation law should be implemented after a caste census so that representation for women from backwa

Madurai East needs an upgrade to meet rapid urbanisation

Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be

On the Sabarimala temple entry case

As a Supreme Court Bench examines the broader implications of its 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the case prompts a look into the evolution of the essen

Interesting battle on the cards in Madurai Central

With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fi

Pope blasts tyrants ravaging Earth during Cameroon visit

Pope Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Digital Census Campaign Ahead of 2027

Itanagar, April 16: Officials have announced that Arunachal Pradesh has become another northeastern state to initiate preparations for Indias 202

Remembering Narendra Kohli: A Literary Visionary Redefining Ram and Krishna

New Delhi, April 16: Have you ever pondered who the demons in the Ramayana truly were? In Narendra Kohlis epic novel Abhyudaya, these demons are

IPL 2026: Prabhsimran, Shreyas Power PBKS To 7-Wicket Win Over MI

Chasing the total of 196, Prabhsimran and skipper Iyer shared a match-winning 139-run stand off 67 balls for the third wicket as Punjab overhaule

HDFC Bank Chairmans Resignation Is One-Off Says InGovern

The proxy advisory firm said that the governance standards and financial metrics at HDFC Bank remain strong, and investors have noreason to worry

Nearly 8,000 Quintals Of PDS Fine Rice Seized In Nalgonda Since March

According to department sources, despite the distribution of fine rice to ration card holders through fair price shops, illegal diversion and smu

Ayurveda and Mindful Eating: Tips for a Healthy Liver from the Ministry of AYUSH

New Delhi, April 16: Maintaining good health in todays fast-paced and irregular lifestyle is a significant challenge. The rise of junk food and n

Rajasthan Congress Leader Criticizes Curriculum Changes

Jaipur, April 16: Govind Singh Dotasra, the President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee, has condemned the state governments recent dec

Defence Drones Manufacturing Unit Coming Up in Nellore District

The company plans to commence commercial operations within 2224 months of land allocation

Zverev Advances to Quarterfinals in Munich After Defeating Diallo

Munich, April 16: Alexander Zverev secured his place in the quarterfinals by defeating Gabriel Diallo 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. He will face Francisc

KTR Accuses BJP of Deep-Seated Hostility Towards Telangana

Hyderabad, April 16: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Jan

Safeguard for States with stable populations is being removed with immediate effect

Bills seek to start the reallocation of seats and delimitation immediately, without 2026 sunset proviso

Hindu Outfit Urges Police to Stop Munawar Faruquis Bengaluru Show

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti said it has submitted a formal written representation in this regard to Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar

EU planning to include 180 more products under CBAM

The commission has proposed to include selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products in order to address the risk that emissions ar

World Book and Copyright Day | When translation keepsliterature alive across languages

The translating community, which also includes researchers, librarians, teachers and booksellers, plays a stupendous civilisational role

Goa Chief Minister Discusses STEM Education Collaboration with Zimbabwe Delegation

Panaji, April 16: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant held an important meeting with a delegation from the Zimbabwean government. The primary ai

Congress MPs Criticize Governments Handling of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: A special three-day session of Parliament began Thursday to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill. The opposition has once aga

10 Defected BRS MLAs Directed To File Counter Affidavits by May 6

Court asks 10 BRS MLAs to file counters in disqualification petitions

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: BJP will divide T.N. if AIADMK alliance is given a chance, says Stalin

I dont even know WHAT THAT MEANS!: RFK Jr erupts in anger at Sewell over Black children remarks

Centre Allocates Rs 2,000 Crore to Andhra Pradesh for Development of Fisheries

The Fisheries ministry secretary explained that Iceland's fisheries sector efficiently uses every part of the fish. India plans to collaborate wi

Ashok Leyland says 'no slack in demand' in Gulf markets; launches twin-fuel light commercial vehicles

Ashok Leyland has a good presence in the Middle East, which is anchored by its manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah

Who is Mayank Rawat, the Mumbai Indians IPL Debutant Against PBKS?

Mumbai, April 16: In the 24th match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to face the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Due to Mitchell Santners fitnes

T.N. Assembly election: Stalin seeks Modis assurance of delimitation based on 1971 population for next 25 years

The Chief Minister says the DMKs opposition to the exercise stems from concerns over federal balance and representation. He alleges that one nati

Cultural Exchange: Chinese and Vietnamese First Ladies Visit National Center for the Performing Arts

Beijing, April 16: The wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Peng Liyuan, and Ngo Phuong Lien, the wife of Vietnamese President To Lam, visited t

Brazilian President Lula says Trump has no right to threaten countries

His comments come after Mr. Trump this month warned that a whole civilisation will die in Iran if the country did not open up the Strait of Hormu

India better placed to weather West Asia war impact: Former World Bank official

Prof. Keiko Honda of Waseda Business School cites Indias demographic strengths, renewable energy potential, and geopolitical stability as key buf

T.N. Assembly election: commissioning of EVMs and VVPAT units begins across the State

Atchannaidu Wants Development Works Speeded Up

Atchannaidu thoroughly reviewed the progress of various ongoing development works in Tekkali constituency

Kangana Ranaut Celebrates Womens Reservation Bill, Urges Daughters to Live Life Fully

New Delhi, April 16: In a recent address in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut expressed her congratulations to the nations women for being par

Nepal Begins Construction of Health Sub-Center with Indian Assistance

Kathmandu, April 16: The construction of a health sub-center has commenced in Baglung districts Badigad Rural Municipality-7, supported by financ

SIA Chargesheets 10 En in Srinagar Conspiracy Linked to Delhi Vlast

Educated network linked to banned outfits, Delhi blast uncovered

China UN Envoy Slams United States Over Dangerous Strait of Hormuz Blockade

Fu told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that Beijing is engaged in intensive mediation with all parties to actively promote talks for peace

Vijay unveils TVK manifesto, criticises Dravidian majors poll promises

He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power

Namdhari FC Faces Crucial Match Against Chanmari FC in IFL 2025-26

Ludhiana, April 16: Namdhari FC, struggling to avoid relegation, will host Chanmari FC in a crucial match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 202

Bank earnings may face cuts on prolonged West Asia crisis

Analysts said that bank loans are expected to grow at a pace of 11% to 13% in fiscal 2027

Street Fighter 2026 trailer: Cast, plot, trailer highlights and what to expect

Street Fighter 2026: The Street Fighter 2026 trailer teases an action-packed return of the iconic Street Fighter universe, blending nostalgia wit

Arsenal Ex-Goalkeeper Manninger Dies After Car Struck By Train

Manninger died when a train hit his car while crossing the tracks in the Salzburg region

US stock market rally today: Why Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq are suddenly rising amid ceasefire hopes and strong earnings Is this bull run just getting started?

US stock market rally today is gaining strength as the S&P 500 crosses 7,000, the Nasdaq tops 24,000, and the Dow Jones rises steadily. Markets r

Udhayanidhi burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Madurai

Going back to the drawing board helped me bounce back:Tyagi

A recurring shin splint had stalled Tyagis progress just when he seemed to be finding his feet at the top level. The enforced breaks, though, tur

US House rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The US House of Representatives has rejected a move to limit President Donald Trump's war powers concerning Iran. This marks another setback for

ISL: 10-man East Bengal fights back to hold Bengaluru in a thriller

Sojberg strikes deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic draw for the home team

Srisailam TD MLA Creates Ruckus at Toll Plaza, Kidnaps Staffer

The incident has also gone viral on social media, drawing sharp reactions

IPL 2026: Priyansh and Prabhsimran Shine, Setting a New Record for Punjab Kings

Mumbai, April 16: In the 24th match of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday. The opening pair

Gujarat Titans eyes hat-trick of wins

Back-to-back away wins have lent a certain assurance to Shubman Gills men, and more importantly, their core has begun to click

PM is the biggest flag bearer of feminism: Kangana Ranaut in Womens Reservation debate

Revanths hybrid model for delimitation enters national discourse

The suggestion entered the national discourse, particularly amid concerns among southern States over potential loss of parliamentary representati

Americas petro-imperialism in Iran has already hiked US fuel cost by $20 billion

Jeff D. Colgan highlights the economic toll of the Iran war on American households. He explains how US military actions against oil-producing nat

Supreme Court asks Uttar Pradesh to consider plea flagging risk of liquor cartons in educational campuses

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the State government to accept a representation challenging the administrative decis

CAFE III norms near industry-wide consensus

Auto industry sources said there is a broad agreement over the latest version of CAFE-3 norms

DMK diverting attention of people from complete failure on law and order in the State: Kushbu

'Pressured Women To Join Them In Hotels': Big Claim In TCS 'Conversion' Case

The claims describe a conversion syndicate and a sexual harassment network operating inside TCS, one of India's largest IT firms.

Rohit Sharma to Miss Upcoming IPL Matches Due to Injury, Confirms Captain Hardik Pandya

Mumbai, April 16: Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will miss several upcoming matches in IPL 2026 due to

Chinas GDP Grows by 5.0% in First Quarter of 2026

Beijing, April 16: According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the countrys GDP reached 33.419 trillion yuan in the

Schools in Ernakulam shine in CBSE Class X exams

Fascist BJP regime against Tamil, Tamil Nadu and its Rights

Udhayanidhi Stalin says there is a threat to the Tamil language, Tamil Nadu and its Rights by the fascist BJP regime; this Assembly election was

Priyanka Gandhi warns move towards delimitation is an open attack on democracy

The womens quota could be implemented now, the Congress leader says, accusing the Union government of using the Constitution amendment to reshape

Nellore Intensifies Road Safety Measures After 98 Accidents in Three Months

The collector stressed strict enforcement of traffic rules, particularly against wrong-way driving, and proposed seizure of vehicles found violat

Watch | No injustice to any State in womens quota rollout: PM Modi

SIA chargesheets four doctors and six others in Ansari Ghazwat ul Hind case in Kashmir

Kashmir's State Investigation Agency has filed a charge sheet against ten individuals, including four doctors. They are accused of forming a secr

Heat Wave Intensifies in North Telangana; IMD Issues Orange Alert

Temperatures may hit 44C; severe heat is likely to persist till April 22

Watch: Delimitation row erupts in Parliament: What happened? | Above the Fold | 16.04.2026

In our new and third episode of Above the Fold, we look at the stormy session in the Lok Sabha as the Centre and Opposition clash over delimitati

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Center on Inheritance Rights for Muslim Women

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government regarding a significant case related to the inheritance righ

Strengthening Ties: President Murmu Meets Austrian Chancellor Stocker

New Delhi, April 16: Austrian Federal Chancellor Dr. Christian Stocker met with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The discussio

Taylor Swift picks her realest Hollywood friend, and its not Selena Gomez

Taylor Swift has lauded Dakota Johnson as a 'real' confidante, praising her empathy and refreshing honesty. Swift highlighted Johnson's insatiabl

KNRUHS cancels, reschedules final MBBS surgery exam over syllabus discrepancies

Woxen University students showcase smart safety helmet at road safety drive

'Don't sit on the sidelines': Justice Thomas issues FIERY WARNING of 'progressivism threat' to US

Gujarats Kutch District Thrives Post-2001 Earthquake, Says CM Bhupendra Patel

Bhuj, April 16: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel stated on Thursday that the Kutch district has emerged as a developed and prosperous regio

Trump Claims 10-Day Ceasefire Agreement Between Lebanon and Israel

New Delhi, April 16: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a claimed agreement for a ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. Following

Unstoppable surge: AMD hits all-time high in best run in nearly two decades - what's fueling the drive?

AMD stock is rising very fast and hitting new highs after many days of gains. Strong demand for AI chips and servers is helping the company grow.