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Sakti power plant explosion: Death toll climbs to 16 in Chhattisgarh

While four victims died on the spot, others succumbed to their injuries soon after the incident, the officer said.

Telangana swelters as temperatures breach 43C mark in five places, Hyderabad records 40.9C

Heatwave warning was issued for six Telangana districts for Wednesday

IPL 2026 | Rahane fined 12 lakh for KKR's slow over rate against CSK

Last-placed Kolkata Knight Riders extended their winless run this season as they went down by 32 runs to CSK

AESL begins operation of 1,000 MW power transmission line in Mumbai

NEW DELHI, Apr 15: Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL) on Tuesday said its arm Adani Electricity Mumbai Infrastructure Ltd (AEMIL) has started oper

Viktor Axelsen, Danish badminton legend and two-time Olympic champion, calls time on career

Accepting this situation has been incredibly difficult. But I have now reached a point where my body wont allow me to continue, Viktor Axelsen sa

Wholesale price inflation rises 3.88 pc in March on surge in crude rates

NEW DELHI, Apr 15: Wholesale price inflation rose for the fifth straight month, at 3.88 per cent in March, driven by a sharp spike in rates of fu

Stokes shuts down talk of a rift with McCullum after Ashes tensions

Stokes and McCullum have been in lock step since 2022 and they crashed and burned when they lost to Australia 4-1 last winter

Attorney for suspect in attack at Sam Altmans home says he was in midst of mental health crisis

The public defender for a man accused of throwing an incendiary device at Sam Altmans home says her client has autism and was experiencing an acu

Thane court acquits man accused of raping minor girl, cites inconsistencies in her testimony

Review | Yang Shuang-zisTaiwan Travelogue, shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize

Translated from the Mandarin by Lin King, the novel documents Taiwan in a state of cultural osmosis

Katy Perry accused of sexual assault by actor Ruby Rose

Rose made the allegation on social media, responding to a post about Perrys recent appearance at the Coachella

Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery

Drugmakers and technology companies have stepped up efforts to use AI to accelerate drug development

China calls U.S. claims of military pressure on Taiwan a 'distortion'

China has stepped up military activity around democratically governed Taiwan, which it views as its own territory

Udhayanidhi Stalins assets: Madras High Court calls for report from Director General of Income Tax

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan ask Additional Solicitor General AR.L. Sundaresan to file the report by Ap

Old Clip of Major Fire Breaking Out Falsely Linked to Workers Protest in Noida

Neither is this video recent nor is it related to the recent workers' protest in Noida.

Supreme Court stays Telangana HC order granting transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

The case arises from a press conference addressed by Mr. Khera on April 4, 2026, in which he alleged that the Assam Chief Ministers wife held thr

Over 80% nations got loans from China in the last two decades

Chinese banks have lent about $200 billion to U.S. projects and initiatives, which makes the U.S. the biggest beneficiary

BJPs Preparation For Punjab Polls Has Begun: Kejriwal On ED Raids Against AAP MP Mittal

New Delhi, Apr 15: As the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids against AAP leader Ashok Kumar Mittal, the partys national convenor Arvind Kejr

Mrunal Thakur Faces Backlash Over Glamorous Hindi Film Poster

During promotions of Dacoit, Mrunal had mentioned that she was being highly selective about her roles in Telugu cinema, even turning down big pro

Stalin convenes urgent virtual meeting of DMK MPs, district secretaries over delimitation issue

The DMK chief has already flagged the dangers of delimitation, saying it would be a disadvantage for the southern States that had controlled popu

In Focus Podcast | Taylor Swifts Life of a Showgirl: Do her lyrics still resonate with fans?

Rituparna Patgiri joins us to break down Taylor Swifts new album and the wave of mixed reactions its sparked.

SIR of Bihars electoral rolls and its political ripple effects across India: Data

A citizen from Bihar voting in their State and voting in Maharashtra or Kerala will have different implications

Odia Artist Paints Divinity of Oneness to Stop War and Annihilation

The artwork, titled All-in-One, One-in-All, is a striking visual synthesis of mythology and philosophy

TiECon Mysuru 2026 Set to Put Mysuru on India's Startup & Industry Map

Mysuru is preparing to host one of its most ambitious entrepreneurship and innovation gatherings as TiE Mysuru presents TiECon Mysuru 2026, sched

Andhra Pradesh intermediate results 2026 declared for over 10.15 lakh students

State Board of Intermediate Education declares A.P. Intermediate Results 2026 for 1st and 2nd year students; check pass percentage, toppers and d

Pakistan PM Heads To Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey

Sharif would be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar -- one of the mediators during the US-Iran talks -- and other senior officials on his v

THE COLLECTIVE by JustCo Opens in Bengaluru, Strengthening Luxury Workspace Presence in India

THE COLLECTIVE, the hospitality-led luxury flexible workspace brand by JustCo, announces the opening of its newest centre at Helios Business Park

U.S. shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

Officials from Pakistan, Iran and the Gulf also said negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could return to Pakistan later this week

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Vijay factor heats up contest in Perambur, Tiruchirappalli East

Actor-politician Vijay is contesting from two seats, Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. These constituencie

Chhattisgarh Vedanta Power Plant Blast: Death Toll Rises to 16

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of each deceased worker and Rs 50,000 for those injured

Boat Carrying 250 People Sinks In The Andaman Sea

The trawler departed from Teknaf in the southern Bangladeshi district of Coxs Bazar carrying a large number of passengers to Malaysia.

Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'At the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you...'

Maya Angelou, a powerful voice in American history, used her life story and poetic brilliance to uplift millions and address issues of race and r

Vedanta Power announces Rs 35 lakh compensation, job support for families of deceased in Chhattisgarh boiler blast

A tragic boiler blast at Vedanta Power's Singhitarai plant in Chhattisgarh's Sakti district claimed nine lives and injured fifteen. Vedanta Power

Athimanoharam: Mohanlal-Tharun Moorthy film gets title; first look out

Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy are coming together after their blockbuster project, Thudarum

Youth held in Maharashtras Amravati for circulating obscene clips of women

Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde, who hails from Amravati, demanded a probe into the matter by a Special Investigation Team

North Korea showing 'serious increase' in ability to make nuclear weapons: IAEA chief

North Korea is showing a very serious increase in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said

Hero Fiennes Tiffin-starrer Young Sherlock renewed for season 2

LOS ANGELES, Apr 15: Prime Video series Young Sherlock featuring Hero Fiennes Tiffin has been renewed for the second season. The news comes follo

Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

COLOMBO, Apr 15:Over 230 sailors of two Iranian Naval vessels distressed in Sri Lanka after a US submarine attack and engine failure respectively

Indian LPG vessel Jag Vikram docks at Kandla after Strait of Hormuz transit, first Indian ship through since US-Iran ceasefire

The Indian LPG tanker Jag Vikram became the first Indian vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran ceasefire, highlighting cautious

Indias wholesale inflation at 12-month high of 3.88% in March; up from 2.13% in February

Indias wholesale price inflation rose to a 12-month high of 3.88% in March from 2.13% in February, exceeding expectations, while retail inflation

'No ships passed in 24hrs...': US deploys 10,000 troops to enforce Hormuz blockade after Trump order

Xi calls China-Russia ties precious in current international context

BEIJING, Apr 15: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that the stability and certainty of China-Russia relations are particularly precious

IPL 2026 | This Chennai grooms CSK-themed wedding invite is winning hearts

Call it the perfect match. How this wacky wedding invitation celebrates Chennai Super Kings

'Lord of the Rings - The Hunt for Gollum' release date confirmed: Plot, cast, and other details

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum follows Aragorns dangerous quest to capture Gollum before he reveals the One Rings secret to Sauron. D

Himanta wife passport row: Why SC stayed Pawan Kheras transit anticipatory bail

Ravichandran Ashwin Advises Ruturaj Gaikwad on Shot Selection for IPL Success

Chennai, April 15: In a thrilling match on Tuesday, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 32 runs at their home

Boat carrying 250 people, including Rohingya and Bangladeshis, sinks in Andaman Sea

DHAKA, Apr 15: At least 250 people, including Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals, were missing after a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate Public Exam Results Announced with Record Pass Percentage

Amaravati, April 15: The Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education has released the results for the Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) on

J&K Govt Revises Diesel Tax Structure

JAMMU, April 15: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has issued a notification revising the tax structure on the sale of diesel oil in the Union

BMW Car Catches Fire in Begumpet; Disrupts Traffic

As the incident happened on the busy Begumpet road, traffic movement was disrupted for a while

Nivetha Pethuraj Puts Marriage Plans on Hold, Eyes Meaty Roles?

Nivetha distanced herself from social media and spent time travelling abroad, largely staying away from public attention.

Tragic Bus Accident in Fatehgarh Sahib Claims Six Lives

Chandigarh, April 15: A tragic bus accident in Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab, has resulted in the deaths of six individuals, with many others

Nitish Kumar Prioritizes Principles Over Power, Says JD(U)

Patna, April 15: On Wednesday, BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Bihar. This occurred after Nitish Kumar r

Toddler, father killed after car rams tanker stationed to water trees on ORR

The mans wife and two more family members sustain serious injuries

Transformative Step: India's 1st Woman President Praises Women's Quota Bill In Letter To PM Modi

Women's Reservation Bill, or Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, provides for one-third reservation for women in legislative bodies. It was passed in P

MP Board 10th Toppers List 2026: Full list of topper names, marks & rank details here

MP Board Result 2026 topper list has been officially released for both Class 10 and Class 12. Pratibha Singh Solanki topped Class 10 with an exce

Why Didn't You Sign It First? Bangladesh PM To Opposition On July Charter

BNP claims it was first to sign July Charter and commits to fulfilling it amid opposition criticism.

Six pilgrims killed as bus overturns in Punjab

An injured woman said the bus suddenly overturned when it was about to reach Main Majri village

Vijay Chaudhary Appointed as Bihars New Deputy Chief Minister

Patna, April 15: In a significant shift in Bihars political landscape following Chief Minister Nitish Kumars resignation, a new structure has eme

Jr NTR Set for Mythological Comeback, Eyes Lord Murugan Role?

NTR is occupied with Prashanth Neels much-awaited film Dragon.

BJPs 'Himanta in Bihar': Can Samrat Choudhary Shine in Shadow of Nitish Kumar?

Nitish now has nothing to lose, which may make him more assertive in managing NDA affairs in Bihar.

Man arrested for killing wife, daughter in Chevella by setting them ablaze

Tourism industry strengthens when local enterprises have access to finance: Omar Abdullah at Axis Bank event in Srinagar

Omar Abdullah emphasised that better access to finance for local enterprises is key to strengthening tourism and driving inclusive growth in J&K.

Historic Moment as BJP Appoints First Chief Minister in Bihar

Patna, April 15: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to appoint its first Chief Minister in Bihar, Samrat Chaudhary. BJP state president Sanj

Ram Pothineni Stays Single: I Enjoy My Own Company

Ram was last seen in Andhra King Taluka, where he starred opposite Bhagyashri Borse. While the film received a fair response from critics, it cou

Kerala yet to enforce system to monitor self-financing colleges

The self-financing college teachers and students are also not part of the statutes of the respective universities, claims functionaries of Self-F

AP Police Detain YSRCP Media Wing Functionary over Social Media Post on CM

Pudi is being shifted to Kuppam in Chittoor district, where the case was registered against him: Police

Dark comedy Lasht wish play to create an immersive theatre experience in Hyderabad

Theatre group Play of Shiva tells the thought-provoking story in a lighthearted way

FIFA wishes Malayalees on Vishu, posts AI-generated picture of Messi alongside traditional Vishu Kani

The FIFA World Cup page also brightened the propitious day forKeralites by conveying the international sports bodys Vishu Greetings in Malayalam,

'Transformative step': Former President Pratibha Patil writes to PM Modi expressing support for women's reservation bill

Missing Names, Waiting Families: 17 Hours After Blast At Vedanta Plant

The force of the blast left workers trapped, injured, and scattered across the site. Rescue operations stretched through the night and into the n

Historic Moment as Samrat Chaudhary Becomes Bihars First BJP Chief Minister

Patna, April 15: A new era has begun in Bihar following Nitish Kumars resignation on Tuesday. For the first time, a Chief Minister from the Bhara

MP 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: How To Download Via Official Websites, DigiLocker

MPBSE 10th, 12th Result 2026 (OUT): This year, over 16 lakh students registered for the board examinations across the state. Of these, approximat

Chirag Paswan Visits Hospitalized Uncle Pashupati Paras, Calls Him Like a Father

Patna, April 15: Union Minister Chirag Paswan visited his uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, who has been admitted to a private hospital in Kankarbagh

Dewald Brevis Praises Ayush Mhatrs Explosive Performance in IPL 2026

Chennai, April 15: In the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where young

Indian Stock Market Soars by 1,100 Points Amid Strong Rupee and US-Iran Talks

Mumbai, April 15: The Indian stock market experienced significant gains on Wednesday. By 11 AM, the Sensex had risen by 1,086 points, or 1.41%, r

Curbs on nicotine gums, lozenges may make quitting harder, say experts

India's top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it w

KTR cautions Centre against delimitation move affecting southern States

Film Screenings Resume at Open-Air Theatre in Nampally Lalitha Kala Thoranam

The Telangana Film Development Corporation Limited will screen award winning films for which entry is free. The move is aimed at keeping communit

Starting The Day With Tea Or Coffee Before Water: What This Habit May Be Doing To The Body

Beginning the day with water, followed by tea or coffee after a brief interval, aligns more closely with the body's physiological needs.

Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: Minister

Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara said 32 sailors rescued from the IRIS Dena a frigate attacked on March 4 just off Sri Lanka and anothe

CBSE 2026 10th Class Results: How To Check Using DigiLocker, QR Code On Hall Ticket

A recent notice on the DigiLocker website announcing Class 10th Results- Coming Soon sparked speculation among students that the results would be

Anthropic adds Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to its board

Vas Narasimhan has been appointed to Anthropics board by the Anthropic Long-Term Benefit Trust

ED Raids on AAP Leader Ashok Mittal Spark Political Tension

New Delhi, April 15: The political atmosphere has intensified following the Enforcement Directorates (ED) raids on properties linked to Aam Aadmi

Mumbai To Get India's First Closed-Door Non-AC Local Train

Mumbais closed-door non-AC train aims to improve commuter safety and ventilation.

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway not fully operational yet? How one 1,600 sq m house is blocking the 12,000 crore connectivity project

Even after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026, a small two-storey house named Swabhiman in

'Preparation for Punjab polls has begun': Arvind Kejriwal reacts to ED action against AAP MP Ashok Mittal who replaced Raghav Chadha

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using the Enforcement Directorate

Mhatre Should Play Like That No Matter What : Dewald Brevis

Ayush Mhatre is special, he's young and my wish for him to continue being true to himself, says Dewald Brevis

The Historic Journey of Indian Railways Begins on April 16, 1853

New Delhi, April 15: April 16, 1853, marks a significant date in Indian history. It was on this day that the first passenger train chugged along

BJP Promises to Remove Intruders from West Bengal, Says Dilip Ghosh

Kharagpur, April 15: BJP leader and candidate from Kharagpur, Dilip Ghosh, has responded to the six guarantees announced for Bengal by Samrat Cha