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Cyberabad Cops Nab One In Digital Arrest Scam

Officials said victims in Cyberabad alone lost a staggering 103 crore in just three months.

Efforts on to better edn quality: CM

AMPATI, April 17: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday informed that sustained efforts by the government are under way to upgrade infrastruc

Warm reception for lottery barons wife giving DMK jitters

Telangana High Court Extends Interim Protection To DIG Abhishek Mohanty; Retains Him In Telangana

A panel of Justice P. Sam Koshy and Justice Narsing Rao Nandikonda admitted a fresh writ plea by Mohanty challenging the orders of the Central Ad

African proverb of the day: 'All monkeys cannot hang from the...' Lessons on human nature, success, sustainable future and why excessive utilization of resources can lead to destruction

African proverb of the day shares a lesson about limits, human nature and sustainable use of resources. The saying explains how people, companies

Americas Gold and Silver Q1 2026 results: silver production surge How 787,000 oz production and 830,000 sales signal Americas Gold growth outlook?

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation Q1 2026 results show a powerful surge. Silver production hit 787,000 ounces. That marks a 76% year-over-year

JNC knocks on PHE depts door over water woes in WJH villages

JOWAI, April 17: The Jaintia National Council (JNC), Western Zone, has urged the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department to expedite efforts t

HSPDP rules out support to MDA for Shillong bypoll

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hill State Peoples Democratic Party (HSPDP) has clarified that it will not extend support to the Meghalaya Democratic All

Police Seize 2.27 Crore Cash From Pastors House In Narsapuram

Narsapuram Rural circle inspector G. Durga Prasad and sub-inspector T.V. Suresh Babu said they received information that the pastors son-in-law S

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Nomination The Secretary to the Cooperation department has nominated Joint Secretary CS Khongwir as the Nodal Officer for matters concerning the

Mukhim flags rise of tribal land elites, alleges marginalisation of poor in state

NEW DELHI, April 17: Patricia Mukhim, a renowned journalist and Editor of The Shillong Times, on Friday laid bare the dangerous trend of the emer

India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil

Govt renames multiple roads in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, April 17: The state government has renamed several roads across the state with immediate effect. According to a notification issued by

Key DMF-funded road inaugurated in EJH village

KHLIEHRIAT, April 17: An internal CC road at Apha in Umkiang village, East Jaintia Hills, constructed under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF)

HITO calls on govt to implement Ramsar Convention for states wetland protection

SHILLONG, April 17: The Hynniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organisation (HITO) has called upon the Meghalaya government to urgently implement the

We Bow Our Head To Court Order, Says Yogesh Goudar's Wife

We bow our heads to the court order, Mallamma said. I always remember my husband, he is always with me. The people of our constituency stood by u

Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

Mother Poisons 3 Kids; Four Die In Tragic Proddatur Incident

Married for 14 years, the couple had three children.

Madrassa Students Attacked For Pasting Posters In Kerala''

Muslim League student wing MSF seeks strong action against assailants

'Each deity has peculiar rituals': Sabarimala priest tells Supreme Court

RTGS-Powered CCTV360 Helps Trace Missing Children

Using artificial intelligence and real-time analytics, the system has enabled swift police response in multiple cases, with three missing childre

India joins Hormuz meet, welcomes Lebanon ceasefire

NHAI Projects: Land Losers Entitled to R&R Benefits Alongside Compensation, Rules HC

The division bench held that land losers under the National Highways Act were indeed entitled to compensation as well as R&R benefits under the 2

Italian Proverb of the Day: 'If you cant live longer, live deeper'The Italian Proverb that redefines a meaningful life

Italian Proverb of the Day: This Italian proverb, If you can't live longer, live deeper, emphasizes experiencing life's richness over its duratio

Kabir At Calcutta HC For Probe Into Deal Videos On Him

Kabir filed his petition before Justice Sougata Bhattacharya. The plea may come up for hearing on April 22, a day before the first phase of the p

Huge payday alert: New wage rule from April 24 set to change what US workers take home

US workers wage rule April 24 2026 brings a sharp 14% pay jump as minimum wage rises from $10.50 to $12 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This fresh wa

Those are crocodile tears, CONGRESSWOMAN!': RFK Jr loses cool at McBath in fiery clash over autism

Mawlarshong, Langsning, Janepih register wins on DAY 3

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 17: There were three big winners in the 5th Meghalaya State League on Friday on what was otherwise a day of very

Karnataka High Court upholds cancellation of schools recognition for producing fake certificate and illegally running madarasa

Government: Sheikh Hasina extradition plea under review

Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld: 'There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.' Life lessons on human nature, happiness and enjoyment by popular American comedian

Quote of the day by Jerry Seinfeld explores how the idea of fun differs for people within families and social groups. The quote reflects human na

Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units

Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

Should you pay taxes now or save big later? Roth conversion explained

Many retirees are thinking about Roth conversion to save tax in the future. It can give tax-free income later but may increase tax today. The dec

India, China hold 1st bilateral SCO talks after Ladakh thaw

Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district

The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk i

Kujikura-Dimapara ramako apalbatate tarina kamko abachengate onangjola

TURA: Bugi chibimako kabatgipa Sonagre-Jijikapara Road Bridge-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, oprake onangenba, Kujikura

KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka

The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approv

Manipur Chief Minister Leads Trust-Building Mission in Ukhrul, Calls for Dialogue and Harmony

Imphal, April 18: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited several villages in Ukhrul district on Friday as part of the Trust-Buildi

A Leopard Stays Into A House In Mysuru, Rescued

A leopard about 4 years old was sighted in Siddhartha Nagar by some residents and alerted the forest personnel.

Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko nokdonggaa

TURA: West Garo Hills ajani Dalu C&RD Block ningo gital rikgipa Dalu Block Integrated Development Complex-ko Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister

Rising bitumen cost slows Bengaluru road works, GBA to bear cost difference, BDA to follow

Chhattisgarh power plant tragedy: toll rises to 21, Opposition wants culpable homicide charges to be slapped

A worker named Kismat Barkat Ali hailing from Madhya Pradeshs Singrauli was admitted to a private hospital in State capital Raipur where he died

Increased Chinese Activity in South China Sea Amid Reduced US Surveillance: Report

New Delhi, April 18: A significant shift is occurring in the South China Sea, as the region appears to be increasingly under Chinas influence. Th

Peaceful Voting Concludes for Patna High Court Advocates Association

Patna, April 18: Voting for various positions in the Patna High Court Advocates Association was completed peacefully on Friday, with 62% of the 5

Garobadha PWD-ni SDO-ko ragalchina Selsella NGO-rang dabia

TURA: Garobadha-oni Selsella-ona dakanggipa ramako name tarichina changni chang uiatahaoba kamrangko nirokna gisik nangjaenga ine Selsella jolo d

Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%

The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses

Develop century-old schools in Karnataka as heritage institutions: KDA to govt.

Chairman of KDA submitted a report on century-old government schools to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday

Raj Thackeray Criticizes Government Over Redistricting and Womens Reservation Bill

Mumbai, April 18: Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), accused the central government on Friday of using constituti

Major Improvement in Rail Safety: Track Fractures Down by 92% and Weld Failures by 93%, Says Vaishnaw

New Delhi, April 18: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that incidents of track fractures in Indian Railways have decrea

Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'

The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental,

Bangladesh Begins Receiving Additional 5,000 Tonnes Of Diesel From India

Bangladesh has begun receiving an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline, officials familiar with the devel

Strait of Hormuz crisis spotlights ship 'flagging' rules as India-flagged vessels face higher compliance burden

Ship safety in the Strait of Hormuz draws attention to vessel flagging. India is boosting its flagged fleet. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

Japanese Destroyer Passes Through Taiwan Strait Amidst Chinas Opposition

Tokyo, April 18: Reports indicate that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Ikazuchi transited through the Taiwan Strait on

French Proverb of the Day: 'Truth is more valuable if it takes you a few years to find it'A French Proverb that redefines understanding

A French proverb suggests truth is more valuable when it takes time to discover, emphasizing the enriching journey of reflection and experience.

Protesters hit streets, seekGanderbalprobe report, youths body

NGH-o Felicitation-cum-Career Guidance program-ko ongata

KHARKUTTA: Ia 2026 bilsini Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) porikkao Top 20-ni 10-gipa biapko mane pass kaanggipa Adokgre St Andrews S

US Section 301 probe: India textile body TEXPROCIL pushes back on USTR excess capacity allegations

TEXPROCIL has responded to US investigations on excess manufacturing capacity and forced labor. The Indian textile body rejects these claims, hig

The Majestic Chaturbhuj Temple: A Testament to Devotion and Architecture

Orchha, April 18: India is often referred to as the land of temples, with magnificent structures dedicated to various deities scattered across th

Jammu and Kashmir Secures Third Place in National Mission Karmayogi During Sadhana Week

New Delhi, April 18: Jammu and Kashmir has achieved third place nationally under the Mission Karmayogi during the Sadhana Week (SADHANA SAPTAH),

GHADC-ni EC-ko pilak party-ni bimang dake songpiltaichina NCP dabia

SHILLONG: Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC)-o gital songgipa Executive Committee (EC)-ara manderangni namnike songgipa EC ongja aro

IAF incident on Pune runway temporarily halts ops at airport

Odisha FC and Mohun Bagan Sporting End in Thrilling 1-1 Draw

Bhubaneswar, April 18: In a gripping encounter of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Mohun Bagan Sporting Club secured their first point of t

Oppositions Resistance to Womens Rights Criticized by Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 18: The political atmosphere heated up after the Womens Reservation Bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Union Minist

Social Security COLA 2027 forecast will monthly benefits truly rise? How much extra money will retirees actually see after inflation and Medicare cuts?

Social Security COLA 2027 forecast now points to a 2.8% increase. That means about $50 to $60 more per month for average retirees. It sounds help

Babelapara skulo adokni CM-na mande rapilskaaniko daka

AMPATI: Sukrobar salo, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-na, South West Garo Hills ajani Purakhasia C&RD Block ningo donggipa Babelapara High

Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul

Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face

I-T raids on Mamatas proposer & TMC pick raise West Bengal poll heat

Security Review Meeting Held in Kashmir Ahead of Upcoming Events

Srinagar, April 18: The Inspector General of Police for the Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, chaired a security review meeting on Friday at the Kashmir

Persistent Power Outages & Low Voltage Crisis in Patharkhmah, Ri-Bhoi District

Editor, Through this letter I wish to draw the urgent attention of the concerned authorities to the persistent and worsening electricity crisis i

DU studentarrestedinillegal arms case

Traffic Curbs Against WrongSide Driving

The department plans to coordinate with NH65 authorities and municipal officials for additional signages and zebra crossings to enhance pedestria

Chennaiyin FC Triumphs Over Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in ISL 2025-26

Chennai, April 18: In a thrilling encounter in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, Chennaiyin FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Sporting

NDA Leaders Plan to Highlight Oppositions Stance on Womens Empowerment

New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) floor

Tornado watch: Severe weather warning for over 51 million people in Texas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas

Tornado warning: National Weather Service received more than 1,100 reports of large hail, winds above 60 mph (96 kph) and tornadoes as part of th

ET Graphics: India to become world's third-largest economy by 2031

India is projected to become the worlds third-largest economy by 2031, despite slipping to sixth place in 2025 due to a stronger dollar and GDP b

Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time I've gone into a relationship.

Leonardo DiCaprios quote, I've never been Romeo who meets a girl and falls for her immediately. It's been a much slower process for me each time

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Delhi CM flags off 200 e-buses, aims to expand fleet to 14k by 2029

Why womens reservation cannot wait any longer

High turnout among women voters is a sign of democratic vitality, but true empowerment requires a seat at the decision-making table

Rajasthan Launches Online Self-Enumeration for 2027 Census

Jaipur, April 18: The first phase of the 2027 Census in Rajasthan will take place from May 16 to June 14. During this period, a comprehensive lis

NDMC chairman launches 20 litter-picking machines for broom-free city drive

Police detain U.P. Congress president, stop CPI(M) delegation at border

Netanyahu Announces Temporary Ceasefire in Lebanon at Trumps Request

Jerusalem, April 18: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon has been agreed upon at

Gujarat Titans Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 Showdown

Ahmedabad, April 18: In an exciting match of IPL 2026, the Gujarat Titans (GT) showcased their skills by defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR

Over 40,000 manuscripts identified in J&K under Gyan Bharatam Mission

Jammu and Kashmir has identified over 40,000 manuscripts under the national Gyan Bharatam mission. A 16th-century Takri script manuscript was fou

Beyond Words: Khasi Language and the Question of Existence in India

By Latyngkaihun Nongrem India officially gained independence from British colonial rule at midnight on August 15a moment that marked not only the

BJP Accuses Congress of Betraying Women After Rejection of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: The rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha has led BJP leaders to launch a fierce attack on t

Ashwini Vaishnav Accuses Congress of Opposing Womens Empowerment

New Delhi, April 18: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav criticized Congress and its allies on Friday, alleging that they have opposed womens empower