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Students Stage Dharna on Finding Worms in Food at MGU Hostel Mess

Unhygienic food at the hostel has been a major issue at the MGU in recent times.

20 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Habitual Poacher Held With 45 Live Locally Made Bombs In Shivamogga

Hosanagar Range Forest personnel of Shivamogga and recovered from him as many as 45 live locally made bombs used to kill especially Wild Boars: Reports

20 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
UDF Protest: Opening of room containing polling material in Kerala

The materials were stored in a room at JDT Institute in Vellimadukunnu, where UDF workers claimed it was opened without following proper procedures: Reports

20 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Elon Musk Skips Paris Prosecutors Summons Over X, Grok

The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denial and sexual deepfakes by X's AI chatbot Grok.

20 Apr 2026 8:50 pm
BJP MLA Asks IPS Officer To Stay Within His Limits, Flaunts His History

I want to tell the SDOP that he should know our history as well: Pritam Lodhi

20 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
RBI Roll Backs Some Restrictions On Rupee Trade

The relaxation in cancellation and rebooking with related parties would have created problems for foreign banks head offices hedging INR related risk of trades done with overseas clients with Indian branches: Reports

20 Apr 2026 8:33 pm
Omar Abdullah Slams Centre Over Delay In Restoring J&K Statehood

Addressing a public rally in the border town of Nowshera in Rajouri district, the Chief Minister said repeated assurances from the Centre had failed to translate into action, leaving the people of J&K waiting for a commitment that had been reiterated at multiple forums.

20 Apr 2026 8:28 pm
Saved for Later, Forgotten Forever

In the age of endless scrolling, data across shopping platforms shows that a huge chunk of Saved Items remain unpurchased

20 Apr 2026 8:22 pm
Shah To Restart WB Campaign From Darjeeling

Mr Shah will later fly to South Bengal where he will address three rallies one each at Kulti in Burdwan West, Salboni in West Midnapore and Chandipur in East Midnapore in the afternoon: Reports

20 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
ETPL, Led By Abhishek Bachchan, Announces Glasgow Franchise

Backed by the Mugafi Group as founding partner, the franchise is owned by Tansha Batra, with West Indies legend Chris Gayle joining as Co-Owner and Global Brand Ambassador

20 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
Panic Videos From HyderabadHubballi Flight Go Viral; Airline Cites Bad Weather

The clips show passengers visibly distressed midair, with some crying, praying, and expressing fear as the flight was unable to land in Hubballi as scheduled: Reports

20 Apr 2026 8:13 pm
Indias Sleep Is Running Late

Urban Indians are sleeping later than a decade ago, experts warn about the consequences of irregular and reduced sleep patterns

20 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
MP- BJP Holds Rally To Protest Against Defeat Of Women Quota Bill In LS

Late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had done injustice to the Muslim women by ensuring passage of the triple talaq bill in the parliament and accused Congress of anti-women: Chief minister Mohan Yadav

20 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Medigadda Cover-Up Exposed: CM Revanth Reddy Slams KCR Over Ignored Warnings and 1.50 Lakh Cr Waste

On the investigation front, the Chief Minister said the state has once again written to the Centre seeking a CBI probe into the issue, expressing frustration over the delay.

20 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
New Kia Syros SUV Gets Exciting Variants

The Syros is by far, the most well-equipped sub-four metre car in India, and the latest update only makes the deal sweeter.

20 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
Kakani Backs Fisherfolk, Slams Harbour Privatisation

We are not against industrialisation, but not at the cost of the survival of fishermen: Kakani Govardhan Reddy

20 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Konate Close To Agreeing New Liverpool Contract

The French defender is in the final months of his current deal and there had been rumours suggesting he was going to join Real Madrid on a free transfer

20 Apr 2026 7:56 pm
Andhra Pradesh Chambers Seek CM Naidus Help To Get Relief for MSMEs

Exporters, in particular, are grappling with shipment delays, container shortages, and a sharp 10% increase in freight costs. These issues are further exacerbating the financial strain on MSMEs.

20 Apr 2026 7:45 pm
2020 Delhi Riots: Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalids Bail Review Plea

Besides Khalid, the top court had, on January 5, refused bail to Sharjeel Imam but granted it to five others, saying all the accused did not stand on the same footing.

20 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
Modi's Rajasthan Refinery Dedication Postponed After Fire Incident; Probe Launched

The news of the fire at the refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district is extremely worrying. This is a long-term and important project, whose inauguration is scheduled for tomorrow. I hope that all the people present there will be safe and the situation will come under control soon, Pilot posted on X

20 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
Pakistan Cricket Board Bans Shanaka From Pakistan Super League For 1 Year

Shanaka, after initially being named in the Pakistan Super League, joined IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals side in the Indian Premier League

20 Apr 2026 7:37 pm
Playing Pt. Ravi Shankar Is a Huge Responsibility

Farhan Akhtar is going all out to deliver an authentic performance in The Beatles

20 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
Ambati Slams Naidu Over Amaravati Focus, Alleges Misinformation

Questioning the emphasis on Amaravati, he said large investments were being proposed without a clear timeline.

20 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
IPL 2026, GT vs MI LIVE: Gujarat Titans Wins Toss and Opts To Bowl

The two teams enter the fixture having endured contrasting fortunes in recent weeks

20 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
Mythology Craze in Film Industry

From Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram to Vicky Kaushal as Parushram, Indian cinema is witnessing a grand return to mythology this time with A-list stars, massive budgets and cutting-edge VFX

20 Apr 2026 7:29 pm
India-US Trade: Goyal Says First Tranche Of Bilateral Pact Near Finalisation

We are trying to work out what would be the mechanism by which India can get preferential market access in the US market compared to our competitors. The Indian team will discuss these aspects while they are in Washington: Piyush Goyal

20 Apr 2026 7:20 pm
Ralph Laurens Rs 31,000 Bandhani Skirt Under Fire

The luxury labels latest piece has drawn criticism for borrowing from Indian craft without clear attribution

20 Apr 2026 7:18 pm
Allu Arjun Not Moving to Mumbai: Allu Arvind

Hyderabad is his home, says producer-father; The actor to travel to Mumbai for Raaka

20 Apr 2026 7:10 pm
3-Year-Old Girl Mauled to Death by Stray Dogs in Peddapalli

By the time anyone could reach her, she had suffered fatal injuries and succumbed to the attack.

20 Apr 2026 7:05 pm
Norways Ambassador to India Meets Telangana CM, Discusses Cooperation

State government Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao, Regional Passport Officer Jonnalagadda Snehaja and other officials were present on the occasion.

20 Apr 2026 7:03 pm
Tomato Prices Rise to Rs 40/Kg, Offering Relief to Farmers

Similar trends were reported in markets in Anantapur district, including Kakkalapalle.

20 Apr 2026 6:47 pm
Indias Core Sector Shrinks for First Time in Two Years; March Output Dips 0.4%

Despite the monthly contraction, the commerce ministry data showed that the cumulative performance for the full financial year showed modest expansion.

20 Apr 2026 6:43 pm
Developing Countries Need Policy Frameworks To Grow Services Trade: UN

This expansion is driven by digitally deliverable services, including IT, finance and professional services, enabled by rapid digitalization.

20 Apr 2026 6:31 pm
US Starts Tariff Refund Process

According to a think tank Cato Institute, for each month that refunds are delayed, the U.S. will owe another $700 million in interest.

20 Apr 2026 6:25 pm
ACB Registers Disproportionate Assets Case Against Kadiri Asst BC Welfare Officer

The officials conducted simultaneous searches at four locations, including Balaji's residential premises, Rayachoti and Kadiri.

20 Apr 2026 6:01 pm
Postal Dept. Revenue For 2025-26 Improved 16% YOY: Jyotiraditya Scindia

The revenue for fiscal 2024-25 stood at Rs 13,218 crore, and in 2025-26, the topline number increased to 15,296 crore

20 Apr 2026 5:53 pm
9.8 L Voter Names Flagged: Odisha CEO Seeks Strict Verification

The EROs have been asked to undertake a thorough verification for deletions, particularly for deceased voters, the letter said

20 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
CM Revanth Performs Bhoomi Puja for Kaleshwaram Temple Development Works

The Chief Minister was accorded a traditional welcome at the temple, where he performed Abhishekam and special poojas. Later, he participated in the Bhoomi Puja for temple development works.

20 Apr 2026 5:31 pm
What to Know as Iran War Ceasefire Hangs in Balance

But risks remain, particularly if no diplomatic agreement is reached in the meantime.

20 Apr 2026 5:20 pm
Helpful: MEA on Ajit Doval's Saudi Arabia Visit Amid West Asia Conflict

During an inter-ministerial briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Doval held high-level discussions with the Saudi Energy Minister, Foreign Minister, and his security counterpart

20 Apr 2026 5:15 pm
Indias Methane Emissions Below Global Estimates, Better Monitoring Needed: Study

That is a wake-up call: better measurements can significantly reshape our understanding of where the country stands, she added.

20 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
India, South Korea to Begin Talks on Upgrading Economic Pact

The two sides also resolved to work together to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

20 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
Modi Killed Women's Bill, Opp Fought Delimitation Only: Kharge in WB

Taking a jibe at the prime minister for campaigning extensively across West Bengal for the Assembly polls, he asked whether Modi wished to become the chief minister of the state

20 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
Rahul Gandhi: BJP Using AIADMK to Target Identity, History, Language

Rahul Gandhi alleged that AIADMK has been compromised in the hands of the BJP and is no longer the party that once protected the identity of Tamil Nadu.

20 Apr 2026 3:34 pm
Hunting Mishap Turns Fatal: 16-year-old Dies As Firearm Goes Off In Odisha Forest

In a state of panic, one of the accompanying youths rushed back to the village and informed the victims family about the mishap

20 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
Cong, DMK Should Apologise People for Defeating Women's Reservation Bill: Naidu

Attacking the ruling DMK, the TDP supremo alleged that the MK Stalin-led dispensation in the state failed to take advantage of the Central government's cooperation

20 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
Yadadri: Fire Breaks Out at Premier Explosives Plant, Worker Injured

As per preliminary reports, the fire broke out in the C11L block at the plant while materials were being mixed.

20 Apr 2026 3:30 pm
Man Held for Circulating Objectionable Content against Actress Anasuya

In a public advisory, the police asked the social media users to maintain responsible online behaviour and avoid posting abusive, defamatory, or offensive comments

20 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
Odisha Poised To Enter New Phase Of Growth After Railway Expansion: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Taking a veiled swipe at opposition parties such as the Biju Janata Dal and the Indian National Congress who have been alleging neglect to the state by the Indian Railways, the minister asserted that the pace and magnitude of ongoing railway projects mark a decisive shift from the past, with Odisha now receiving sustained attention in national infrastructure planning

20 Apr 2026 3:23 pm
Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Japan, Tsunami Alert Issued

The quake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.5, occurred off the coast of Sanriku in northern Japan at around 4:53 pm (0753 GMT), at a depth of about 10 kilometres (6 miles) below the sea surface, the agency said

20 Apr 2026 3:19 pm