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Privatising Air Traffic Control Could Weaken Indias Strategic Capabilities: AAI Engineers

In a letter to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on April 23, Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel Association (India) General Secretary YP Gautam said the matter warrants urgent reconsideration at the highest policy level

25 Apr 2026 12:28 pm
Samantha Needs to Step Up Promotions for Maa Inti Bangaram

The concern stems from the noticeable slowdown in activity over the past week.

25 Apr 2026 12:09 pm
No Clarity on US-Iran Talks as Islamabad Stays Under Lockdown

Arterial roads leading into Islamabad are sealed, while the Red Zone, housing key government buildings and diplomatic missions, remains under a strict security cordon

25 Apr 2026 12:07 pm
EC Orders Suspension of 5 Police Officers in Bengal for 'Serious Misconduct' During Polls

In a communication to the state chief secretary, the poll panel said the action followed a report submitted by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal about the conduct of police personnel

25 Apr 2026 12:05 pm
APSDMA Warns of Severe Heat Waves in Several Mandals in Andhra

Severe heatwave and heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in several mandals across the state today: APSDMA Managing Director Prakhar Jain

25 Apr 2026 11:57 am
Telangana Delegation Attends Khelo India Chintan Shivir in Srinagar

The three-day Chintan Shivir is being held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre, bringing together Ministers of Youth Affairs and Sports from various states and Union Territories

25 Apr 2026 11:52 am
Keralam Church Skips Fireworks in Solidarity After Thrissur Temple Festival Tragedy

Following the tragedy, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews III had appealed for restraint in the use of fireworks during church celebrations

25 Apr 2026 11:46 am
Book Review | A Royals Baptism into Democratic Politics

Karan Singhs life was not that of other royals whose states had merged with India at the time of Independence

25 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Giorgia Meloni's Desi Jhumka Selfie Goes Viral, Wins Hearts Online

. A recent selfie shared by Meloni has sparked a wave of reactions online after many users noticed one standout detail: a pair of traditional Indian jhumka earrings.

25 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Allu Arjun Watches Michael With Audience; Viral Photos Spark Debate

Images circulating online show the Pushpa actor dressed in an all-white outfit, seated in the top row of the auditorium at what is believed to be his own exhibition chain, Allu Cinemas.

25 Apr 2026 11:11 am
ADGP Submits Probe Report on ICG Helicopter Flying Low near Sabarimala Temple

The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, when the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter flew at low altitude near the temple premises, after which the police registered a case

25 Apr 2026 10:59 am
Book Review | Ten Pieces of Assamese History

Whats easy to like about this collection of stories is the sense of history they give you from the point of view of an ordinary citizen or family pushed willy-nilly into trouble by stirring events in the neighbourhood

25 Apr 2026 10:54 am
Book Review | When Bandra is the Centre of Your World

Derived from Bandar (meaning: harbour), Bandra remains the queen of Mumbais suburbs. This pocket of history in the heart of Indias Financial Capital has been home to VIPs of Bollywood as of firebrand Senas

25 Apr 2026 10:43 am
Elon Musk Enters Courtroom Showdown With OpenAI

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a formidable rival to the Grok chatbot made by Musk's xAI lab.

25 Apr 2026 10:27 am
Kavitha Launches New Party Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS)

Several leaders from Telangana came to participate in the meeting convened to announce the party name

25 Apr 2026 10:23 am
We Had a Great Laugh, Says Rakul Preet Singh Amid Viral Situationship Remark

Jackky described their marriage in a quirky way, saying they were in a situationship but exclusiveprompting confusion and criticism on social media.

25 Apr 2026 10:18 am
AAP Mulls Strategy After MPs Exit; Meetings Held in Delhi

According to party sources, chief whip N. D. Gupta will submit a complaint against Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Kumar Mittal, seeking action under the anti-defection law

25 Apr 2026 10:15 am
More Than 40 Maoists to Surrender Before Telangana Police

In 2023, the Maoists party had 125 Telangana-native Maoists across different positions. Now, there are five members: Police

25 Apr 2026 10:15 am
Bill for 3-Year Pause on H-1B Visas Introduced in US Congress

The bill proposes reforms to the H-1B programme that include reducing the annual cap from 65,000 to 25,000 with a minimum wage of USD 2,00,000 per year and disallowing H-1B visa holders from bringing dependents to the US

25 Apr 2026 9:43 am
The Return of Ballu Balram: Khal Nayak 2 Confirmed

Sanjay Dutt will reprise his legendary role as Ballu Balram.

25 Apr 2026 9:43 am
No Repoll at Any Polling Station in Bengal: EC

No repoll has been recommended in any of the 44,376 polling stations of West Bengal where polls were held on Thursday: EC

25 Apr 2026 9:31 am
Yash Backs Geetu Mohandas Bold Female Perspective in Action Cinema

The films promotional material had earlier drawn backlash for its bold depiction of intimate scenes.

25 Apr 2026 9:31 am
Kohli Creates Record, First Batter to Hit 800 Fours in IPL

Kohli now has 807 boundaries in 274 IPL matches, the most by any batter in the tournaments history

25 Apr 2026 9:04 am
My Best Innings So Far in This IPL: RCB's Devdutt Padikkal

The left-hander described the innings as his finest effort in the tournament so far

25 Apr 2026 8:58 am
Jana Nayagan: Editor Pradeep E. Ragav Suspended Over Negligence

Many supporters called for strict legal action against those involved in the piracy.

25 Apr 2026 8:36 am
TGSRTC Resume Bus Services after 3-Day Strike, Relief for Passengers

The MGBS, JBS and other busy bus stations in twin cities teemed with passengers since morning to reach their destinations

25 Apr 2026 8:31 am
China's DeepSeek Rolls Out a Long-Anticipated Update of Its AI Model

Some industry analysts had expected the new model to arrive more than two months earlier at the start of the Lunar New Year .

25 Apr 2026 8:12 am
Israeli Strikes Kill Six in Lebanon: Health Ministry

The Israeli army said all six people killed in Bint Jbeil were fighters with pro-Iran armed group Hezbollah

25 Apr 2026 8:11 am
Iran Says No Direct Talks with US in Islamabad are Planned

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistani leaders, amid efforts to promote regional peace

25 Apr 2026 8:02 am
Only Five Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz in 24 Hours

The Iranian-flagged oil products tanker Niki, which is subject to U.S. sanctions, was among the few vessels that sailed out of the strait with no destination listed

25 Apr 2026 7:30 am
UP: Massive Fire at Kanpur Garage Doused; No Casualties

Fire tenders reached the spot immediately after receiving information at the control room and successfully doused the blaze

25 Apr 2026 7:01 am
Man Dies After Sex-Enhancing Drug Overdose in Gurugram

Police handed over the body to the family after a postmortem. The incident came to light on Thursday morning when Lal's co-worker informed the police.

25 Apr 2026 6:58 am
250 Indian Jews from NE Region Reach Israel; 1,200 More to Reach by Year End

The Bnei Menashe community, which lives in parts of Manipur and Mizoram, claims descent from the biblical tribe of Manasseh, and has been slowly making its way to Israel since the 1990s

25 Apr 2026 6:56 am
Reigning Two-Time Champ Carlos Alcaraz Out of French Open Due to Wrist Injury

Alcaraz posted on X on Friday that neither would he appear in the preceding Italian Open in Rome, where he also won last year.

25 Apr 2026 6:52 am
US Announces Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duty on Solar Cells from India

It has been alleged that solar cells from India are being sold in the US below the fair value

25 Apr 2026 6:48 am
Sudharsan's Hundred Leads GT to 205/3 Against RCB

Sudharsan got to his hundred with a single off Suyah but could not build on it further, giving a rather tame return catch to Josh Hazlewood.

25 Apr 2026 6:47 am
LIVE: Trump Sends Witkoff, Kushner to Islamabad for Iran Talks

The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz

25 Apr 2026 6:29 am
Man Gets Life Term For Killing Friend

Police said Suribabu killed Ganivada Atchum Naidu near Vijinigiri under Jami police station limits on November 11, 2024, following a dispute over a stolen mobile phone.

25 Apr 2026 2:18 am
Wife, Lover Held For Hiring Gang To Kill Husband

The gang allegedly attempted to kill Eswar Reddy by ramming him with a car in Proddatur town.

25 Apr 2026 2:11 am
Police Nab Four Bike-Lifters, Recover 10 Vehicles

Ten stolen vehicles were recovered from their possession

25 Apr 2026 2:03 am
Harmony Of Hues And Texts: Historian Reconstructs Nizami Hyderabads Forgotten Musical Era

What Anup did with the Tuhfat al-Hind was unique, said Prof. Schofield, at the Manthan talk at Vidyaranya High School, Hyderabad, on Friday.

25 Apr 2026 2:00 am
Excise Head Constable Killed in Vizag Road Accident

Police registered a case and took up investigation.

25 Apr 2026 1:59 am
Filmnagar: Luxury Car Hits Electric Pole And Flips; Driver Surrenders To Police

Police identified the driver in Fridays accident as Akash and booked him for negligent driving and causing damage to public property.

25 Apr 2026 1:53 am
Harmony Foundation Urges Govt to Book Doctors Failing to Report 34 Cases of Minor Mothers in Maharashtra

The medical fraternity's job is to provide medical relief and healthcare to those in need, but unfortunately some have turned it into a business industry, he added.

25 Apr 2026 1:33 am
Registration Cost May Increase by May 1 Week

Official sources indicated that the market value of agricultural land will be increased by two to three times, depending on location.

25 Apr 2026 1:29 am
Private Complaint Filed Against Woman Who Confronted BJP Minister

The BJP had organised a demonstration on Tuesday in support of womens reservation, leading to heavy congestion and leaving commuters stranded.

25 Apr 2026 1:26 am
Maharashtra To Amend Rules To Make Marathi Mandatory For Auto, Cab Drivers

Rajesh Narvekar, Transport Commissioner of Maharashtra, has submitted the proposal to the secretary of the transport department, and the process of issuing a draft notification is underway

25 Apr 2026 1:21 am
Standoffs, Clashes With Police Mar TGSRTC Drivers Funeral in Narsampet

Emotional outbursts and physical scuffles lasted from the early hours of the day until sunset.

25 Apr 2026 1:19 am
Cyberabad Traffic Alert: Curbs Near Muneerabad for K. Kavithas New Party Launch

Officials said motorists could expect heavy congestion on NH-44 and internal village roads surrounding Muneerabad due to vehicle rallies and public gatherings.

25 Apr 2026 1:12 am
Doctors Warn of Malaria Risks in Pregnancy

Early testing, prevention vital as cases rise ahead of World Malaria Day

25 Apr 2026 1:07 am