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Delimitation Bill Will Be Defeated in Parliament: Chidambaram

On the women's reservation, he said the Parliament has already passed it.

Armed Robbers Loot Nationalized Bank In MP City, Decamp With Gold, Silver, Cash Worth Rs 35 Lakh

Two-armed men first entered the bank branch and held the staff and the customers present in the branch hostage: Reports

Riddles and Ribbing: Rahul Gandhis High-Voltage Speech Sparks Uproar

Opposition leader targets govt, mixes sharp attacks with humor

United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for womens quota

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a c

Major parties fail to nominate women in some key constituencies in Tiruchi district

Parties have promised several sops for women, but fall short when it comes to ensuring proportional representation in candidate selection

Smart City Push: ICCC Goes Live in Tirupati With Data-Driven Monitoring Systems

The system integrates an adaptive traffic control system with red light violation detection at 20 junctions and automatic number plate recognitio

Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO

Medical Education Minister warns hospital heads over drug shortage, ICU gaps

On complaints of a shortage of intensive care facilities, the Minister sought an explanation from officials of Victoria Hospital

School teacher suspended for campaigning for husband, a Congress candidate in Sankarankovil

Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Ongoing U.S. Naval Blockade on Iran: Donald Trump

Washington, April 17: The Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully open for commercial vessels amidst a ceasefire in the Middle East. However, th

Rs 200 crores money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on Jacqueline Fernandes's plea to turn approver

Actress Jacqueline Fernandes has expressed her willingness to become an approver in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. The Patiala House co

Exciting Opportunity for Research Assistant Positions at NIT Calicut

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the National Institute of Technology (NIT). NIT C

Chittoor district to restore 3,106 tanks under Jaladhara

Initiative to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support for farmers, says Collector

AIUTUC stages protest in Sandur backing Noida workers, condemns repression

UK Ex-US Envoy Mandelson Scandal: What We Know So Far

The files also appeared to show that Mandelson leaked sensitive documents to Epstein while he was a government minister from 2008 to 2010.

Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar to boycott elections

Serious Questions Arise in Jubeen Garg Financial Case, Next Hearing Scheduled for April 20

Guwahati, April 17: A court in Guwahati raised significant concerns on Friday regarding financial irregularities linked to renowned Assamese sing

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Bidar steps up vigil with special teams to prevent child marriages

Major Success in Jharkhand: Security Forces Eliminate Four Notorious Maoists

Ranchi, April 17: In a significant operation against Maoist insurgency, security forces achieved a major victory in Jharkhand on Friday. A fierce

Polls, political parties, and flowers

HMT Limited Recruitment: Apply for Various Positions by April 27

Bengaluru, April 17: Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) Limited has announced a recruitment drive for various positions, including Deputy Manager and

Rhythm of resilience: Hows BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions

Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing

Shivamogga safari implements cooling measures for animals and visitors

High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

Womens Quota Bill Fails Lok Sabha Test, Doesnt Get Two-Thirds Majority

New Delhi:The bill to amend the Womens Reservation Bill failed to clear a key hurdle after the Centre could not secure the votes needed for its p

It was embarrassing: Trump reflects on viral DoorDash burger delivery for no tax on tips push

Allahabad HC stays demolition of 48 properties in Auraiya, seeks state's response

The Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 48 homes and shops in Auraiya's Dibiyapur, ordering a status quo on the disputed properties

Probiotics and heart health: hype or real benefit?

The research on probiotics and cardiovascular health is real, growing, and worth taking seriously. However, it is not at a stage where broad clai

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Completely Open For All Commercial Vessels, Trump Welcomes Move

Tehran/Washington, Apr 17: Iran on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for all commercial vessels, a move welcomed by US Pre

Govt Allows 15 Banks To Import Gold & Silver For 3 Years

The DGFT typically issues this list at the start of each financial year. The previous authorisation, issued in April 2025, expired on March 31, 2

Man ends life at Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district

Coimbatore North: candidates focus on MSMEs

UP wedding horror: 11-year-old thrown into burning tandoor over rasgullas, suffers severe burns

An 11-year-old boy suffered severe burns after allegedly being thrown into a burning tandoor at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Basti district. The

Tom Banton Out of IPL 2026; Connor Esterhuizen Joins Gujarat Titans

New Delhi, April 17: The Gujarat Titans (GT) have faced a significant setback in IPL 2026. Batter Tom Banton is out for the remainder of the seas

Activists oppose move to fell 196 trees for building Golf Training Academy at Pilikula

AP CM Sets Ambitious Swachh Targets: Visakhapatnam Leads State Rankings

CM pushes waste clearance, green parks, and air monitoring across AP

Use AI like Maharashtra, demand sugarcane growers in Belagavi

Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: If not to make the world better, what is money for?

Elizabeth Taylors quote, If not to make the world better, what is money for?, reflects her belief that wealth carries purpose beyond personal com

Irish proverb of the day: If you lie down with dogs, youll rise with fleas this old saying warns how bad company can change your life

Irish proverbs are short, simple sayings that give life advice in easy words. They talk about friendship, choices, actions, and wisdom. Many come

Women's reservation bill fails floor test in Lok Sabha as NDA falls short of two-thirds majority

The Women's Reservation Bill was defeated in the Lok Sabha, failing to achieve the necessary two-thirds majority after intense debate. The ruling

Over 5,700 senior citizens, physically challenged cast votes through postal ballots in Tirunelveli; polling by personnel on essential services on

Quote of the day by Quentin Tarantino: 'One of the privileges you have of living the life of an artist and creating your own...' advice on creativity, responsibility and discipline by Oscar-winning screenwriter, actor and director of Pulp Fiction

Quote of the day by Quentin Tarantino: Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino shares insights on the creative life. He explains that artists enjoy freedom i

Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer, says Trump

United States President Donald Trump has announced a significant shift in policy. Israel is now prohibited from conducting airstrikes in Lebanon.

From delivery hubs to decision centres: Indias GCCs reshape the global enterprise

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, leaders from MetLife Global Capability Center and Allvue Systems discussed how GCCs in India are moving beyond deliver

Menstrual leave: Karnataka to implement law with penal provisions

A majority of manufacturing industries have failed to implement the provision of one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees a

(Weekly funding roundup April 11-17) Steep fall in VC inflow into Indian startups

Venture capital funding in Indian startups reached the lowest level for the year till now, creating further uncertainty for the ecosystem.

Uttar Pradesh Launches Dairy Golden Festival 2026 with Major Investment Proposals

Lucknow, April 17: The Dairy Golden Festival 2026 was grandly inaugurated on Friday in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at elevating the dairy sector. The ev

ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram

'Deal with US that no PM would sign unless he was compromised,' Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that a recent agreement with the United States would not have been signed by any

'Mai apne soti hue patni ke pair choota hun': Ravi Kishan in Parliament during Delimitation Bill debate

Ravi Kishan passionately advocated for the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, emphasizing its roots in values and women's struggles. He share

Over 11.92 lakh voters information slips distributed in Kanniyakumari district

Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations, sub-standard coal imports

The indictment triggered sharp criticism from members of the political Opposition and civil society, who reminded the Dissanayake government and

Lok Sabha rejects women's reservation proposals under the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026

Lok Sabha rejected a legislative package to implement 33% women's reservation in legislative bodies, aiming for operationalization by the 2029 el

India Rejects Pakistans Interference in Ongoing Delimitation Process

New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs firmly dismissed a statement from Pakistan regarding Indias ongoing delimitation process on

Ravi Kishan Advocates for Womens Reservation in Lok Sabha with a Touch of Humor

New Delhi, April 17: During a discussion on womens reservation in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Ravi Kishan made headlines with his unique approach. He h

IGP Kashmir Reviews Security Arrangements Ahead of Forthcoming Events

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at PCR Kashmir to evaluate and fin

CPI(M) flays silence of TDP, YSRCP over delimitation process

Linking the womens reservation Bill with delimitation will adversely impact the SCs and STs, and the southern States that have effectively contro

Shivamogga MP raises Hosanagar residents demand in parliament

HC directs government to enforce orders over old pension scheme

Kumbakarai falls closed for visitors as less volume of water flows

'After Love And Land, Now Corporate Jihad': Devendra Fadnavis On TCS Case

We are very concerned about this because we have seen this jihad in various other forms, Devendra Fadnavis said on what he called TCS love jihad

Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for

West Bengal Election: Counting Centers Reduced to 87 Ahead of Polls

Kolkata, April 17: The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that the number of counting centers for the upcoming two-phase elections

'Halt proceedings for an hour': Amit Shah's proposal to oppn on Delimitaton Bill; Akhilesh hits back with 'woman PM' remark

Robert Downey Jr. believes life is painful and messy, but there's a catch. Hollywood actor's lessons on discipline, respect and success

Robert Downey Jr. believes life is painful and messy, but there's a catch. The Hollywood actor shared thoughts on discipline, respect and success

Does disciplinary action apply only to Muslim leaders, Karnatak Mulla Association president asks Congress high command

NYT Strands Answers Today #775: Hints for Friday puzzle, spoilers and solution inside

For newcomers, Strands is a daily word puzzle created by The New York Times. Players are given a grid of letters and tasked with finding hidden w

J&K To Distribute To Free Ration To Migrants From April 18

Jammu, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday announced the distribution of free ration to migrants from April 18 across designated

Swimming Attempt Turns Fatal, Two Die in Srikalahasti

12-year-old slips into well; youth dies trying to save him

CET Convenors told to ensure smooth conduct of exams in A.P.

Amit Shah Addresses Concerns Over Delimitation in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to discussions in the Lok Sabha regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and delim

Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants

District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities

BJP Protests Against Power Cuts and Rate Hikes Across Jharkhand

Ranchi, April 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged protests across Jharkhand on Friday in response to the deteriorating electricity supply

ASR District Collector felicitates students who passed inter exams in merit

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans sign Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for Tom Banton

Gujarat Titans have signed Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for Tom Banton. Banton is out of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to a finger in

Village panels key to ending child labour, says official

BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder Rs 1 lakh for anti-corruption breach, issues warning

The BCCI has fined Rajasthan Royals team manager Romi Bhinder one lakh rupees. This action follows an anti-corruption breach where he used his ph

Haemophilia And Sports: Benefits, Precautions, And Choosing The Right Activity

Traditionally, because of the fear of bleeding, children with haemophilia were discouraged from participating in sports. However, this perspectiv

Penchalakona Brahmotsavams From April 27, Government Steps Up Arrangements

The minister said silk garments will be offered to the deity by temples including Kanipakam, Srisailam and Srikalahasti, among others.

India needs doctors who are skilled, compassionate and socially responsible: NMC Chairman

Trump says Iran naval blockade to stay despite Hormuz opening until deal is reached

President Donald Trump has declared the naval blockade on Iran will continue. This measure will stay in effect until a complete agreement is reac

Kerala Hotel Faces Legal Action Over Controversial Vishu Advertisement

Alappuzha, April 17: In a significant turn of events, local police in Cherthala, Kerala, have filed a case against the owners of Mehar Mandi and

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Accuses SP of Vote-Bank Politics Targeting Muslims

Prayagraj, April 17: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yad

Govt expanding capacity building to scientists, academics: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

India is enhancing training for scientists and academics. This initiative aims to equip institutions for future governance needs. Artificial inte

Group Chairman Anil Agrawal, Other Officials Booked In Vedanta Power Plant Mishap In Cgarh, Probe Finds Operational Lapses

Eight to ten people including Vedanta group chairman Anil Agrawal have been named in the FIR. More people will be booked if found responsible for

Education department conducts NEET coaching for 571 government school students in Puducherry

From Reels to Rigor: Making Classical Dance Matter Again

A conversation with Swapnokalpa Dasgupta on why Mudra 2026 is putting children at the heart of Indias classical dance future

Two arrested for attention diversion thefts at ATMs in Hyderabad