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Iran warns of Gulf trade blockade if US ports restriction continues

Iran has warned it could block trade across the Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman and Red Sea if US restrictions on its ports continue, while also reject

Strong India can only be built on foundation of its native languages: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that a strong, self-reliant and developed India must be built on the foundation of Indian languages. Sp

BJP president Nitin Nabin among 16 MPs who take oath in Rajya Sabha today

Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan administered the oath to the 16 newly elected or re-elected members, represent

Opposition unites against delimitation bill, Raut dismisses govts illusion`

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said the Centre is mistaken if it believes opposition MPs will skip Parliament during voting on th

Rupee rises 10 paise to settle at 93.23 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 16: The rupee strengthened by 10 paise to settle at 93.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in glo

Stock markets close lower on profit-taking in financial shares

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed down in a volatile session on Thursday due to profit-taking in banking and financial sh

Volvo Car India to recalibrate prices by up to Rs 1 lakh from May 1

MUMBAI, Apr 16: Swedish luxury car maker Volvo Car on Thursday said it will recalibrate its vehicle prices in India by up to Rs 1 lakh from May 1

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights: sources

New Delhi is making efforts to restart discussions with Zambia, but the situation is still uncertain, one of the sources said

TMC Files Complaint Against Smriti Irani and Suvendu Adhikari with Election Commission

Kolkata, April 16: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission against Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari, and o

PLHIV can have healthy babies (HIV Negative); NGO holds baby shower to create awareness

Homoeopathic Academy of Research and Charities has worked for the health care and rehabilitation of HIV-infected orphans for the past several yea

India growing twice as fast as average global growth:IMF

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said Indias growth rate is more than twice the averag

Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Womens Reservation in Judiciary

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition seeking 50% reservation for women in the judiciary and government lawyer p

BJP Urges Compensation, Aid after 8 Karnataka Devotees killed in AP Road Accident

Among those killed were five women, and 10 others were injured when a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam in Kur

New Flight Service to Connect Gwalior with Delhi and Bengaluru Six Days a Week

Mumbai, April 16: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced the launch of a ne

Women havent forgotten: PM Modi pushes for backing of reservation bill

Speaking during a debate in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said the moment presents a historic opportunity to expand womens participation in g

Mamata Banerjee says linking womens reservation to delimitation threatens Bengal

How is a constitution amendment Bill passed?

A Constitutional Amendment Bill must secure two-thirds of majority votes in both Houses, and get ratified by at least 50% State legislatures, if

SC Seeks Centres Reply on PIL Challenging Muslim Personal Law Provisions

The plea says the current Shariat inheritance rules are manifestly discriminatory against women, often granting them only half or less of the sha

Reliance Group Confirms Departure of Key Executives Amid Ongoing Investigations

New Delhi, April 16: The Reliance Group, led by Anil Ambani, announced on Thursday that Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, who previously held

Pakistan Secures $2 Billion from Saudi Arabia Amid Economic Crisis

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan is currently on a diplomatic tour to three countries: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Tur

Delimitation Bill debate: Tejasvi Surya schools DMK's Raja on South states concerns

Pawan Kalyan welcomes Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill for 33% womens reservation

Pawan Kalyan welcomes introduction of Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha, backing 33% womens reservation

Indian Stock Market Closes in the Red Amid Weak Global Signals

Mumbai, April 16: The Indian stock market closed lower on Thursday, influenced by weak global signals amidst rising tensions in West Asia. Major

Delimitation Bill will not affect Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami

When Union Minister Amit Shah visited Tamil Nadu, he assured that the State will not be affected, stated Mr. Palaniswami. The NDA will implement

Lenskart dress code row: Peyush Bansal calls viral policy outdated, denies bias

The document, widely shared online, outlined grooming guidelines for store employees. It stated that bindis and tilaks were not allowed, and advi

Without Women Farmers, Every Plate Would Be Empty: LG Sinha At IFFCO Conference In Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday underscored the pivotal role of women farmers in sustaining the global food system,

Singapore Airlines CEO to Meet Tata Group Officials Amid Air India Challenges

Mumbai, April 16: Singapore Airlines CEO Go Choon Phong is expected to meet with senior officials from the Tata Group at Bombay House in Mumbai t

Tragic School Shootings in Turkey: Nine Lives Lost, Over 1,100 Social Media Accounts Blocked

Istanbul, April 16: Turkey took decisive action on Thursday against social media posts praising two recent school shootings that have caused nati

Congress suspends 5 Haryana MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

Earlier, the Congress issued a show cause notice to its five legislators from Haryana for alleged cross-voting

Rashmika Mandannas Fun on the Set of Cocktail-2 in Sicily with Shahid and Kriti

Mumbai, April 16: Actress Rashmika Mandanna is set to appear in her upcoming film Cocktail-2, where she plays a character named Diya. Recently, t

Lalit Modi: No Future for India-Pakistan Bilateral Series Due to PCBs Political Influence

New Delhi, April 16: Lalit Modi, the former chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), believes that the chances of a bilateral series between

Why are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British gas rates continue to rise or drop again? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are oil and gas prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures, Dutch and British gas rates continue to rise or drop again? Energy mar

KVS Lottery Second List 2026 for Class 1 to be released today: How to check the provisional list on admission.kvs.gov.in and kvsangathan.nic.in?

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the second provisional lottery list for Class 1 admissions 2026-27 today, April 16, 2026. Par

AIIMS Delhi Announces Recruitment for 26 Positions Including Assistant Professors

New Delhi, April 16: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has released an official notification for the recruitment of 26 po

Kolleru Lake faces fresh encroachment; Jal Biradari seeks Supreme Court order enforcement

Jal Biradari National Convenor Bolisetty Satyanarayana says 1.61 lakh acres of Kolleru Lake are encroached, and urges the AP government to act on

Major Breakthrough in Barapatthar Murder Case: Main Accused Arrested

Bhopal, April 16: The Nagoud police in Satna district, Madhya Pradesh, achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting the main accused, Chandan

Looking at India to be among top 3 global markets for Renault: Group CEO Francois Provost

CHENNAI, Apr 16: French automaker Renault is looking to make India among its top three global markets, for which it will expand its portfolio in

Cops bust online IPL betting racket, nab six in Goa

The operation was carried out by the Cyber Crime Police during the night of 15-16 April at a rented premises in Sangolda village. The accused wer

New Trailer of Ek Din Released, Junaid Khan Captures the Pain of Unrequited Love

Mumbai, April 16: The magic of romantic films in Bollywood resonates deeply with audiences. One such film, Ek Din, is generating significant buzz

PM Modi Advocates for Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Strong Opposition

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Womens Reservation Bill. He noted that discus

BSF officer killed in fuel depot fire at Bengal border outpost

Tragedy struck the Bankra border outpost in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas as a devastating fire engulfed a fuel depot. Assistant Sub Inspector

Ahead of Assembly election results, Congress leadership debate in Kerala heats up

In a contentious FB post, K. Sudhakaran backs K.C. Venugopal. While Ramesh Chennithala says party high command will take final call, KPCC preside

CK Palle Police receive CCTVs and solar panel under CSR

Relief from heatwave in Telangana likely as IMD forecasts rain between April 19-22

A low-pressure system moving towards Telangana is creating favourable conditions for rainfall, says IMD-Hyderabads Scientist Dharma Raju

We will not be renewing the general license on Russian and Iranian oil: Bessent

High-tech labs soon at Delhi ITIs for power electronics, EV, automotive sector training

Delhi's ITIs are getting a high-tech upgrade to train youth in power electronics, electric vehicles, and automotive sectors. New labs at Jahangir

Fuel Prices Remain Steady in India Amid Middle East Tensions, Surge in Pakistan and Nepal

New Delhi, April 16: Fuel prices in India have remained stable despite rising tensions in the Middle East. In contrast, countries like Pakistan a

India Post GDS 2026 3rd Merit List Date and Time: Check when and how to download from indiapostgdsonline.gov.in, documents needed and more

India Post GDS 3rd Merit List: The third merit list of India Post GDS is expected to be released in the last week of April or in May. Following t

Kailash Kher Celebrates the Divine Essence of Ganga in Mirzapur

Mumbai, April 16: Renowned singer Kailash Kher has recently embarked on a spiritual journey to witness the various forms of Mother Ganga, followi

Let oil prices hurt: IMF doesn't want govt to protect consumers

The IMF is urging governments to let fuel prices rise, warning that broad subsidies and price caps worsen global energy shocks. Allowing price si

AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as Real Indian Media Coverage About Pakistan

The video is an AI-generated one and does not show authentic footage of an Indian news report.

Opposition opposing everything: Amit Shah defends govts Delimitation Bill

Amit Shah asserted in the Lok Sabha that the government has not violated any rules in introducing the three bills and urged members to engage in

Congress Suspends Five Haryana MLAs Over Alleged Cross Voting in Rajya Sabha Elections

New Delhi, April 16: In a significant move, the Congress party has suspended five MLAs in Haryana for alleged cross voting during the Rajya Sabha

NDA MPs Praise PM Modis Historic Step for Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: The political atmosphere surrounding the Womens Reservation Bill has intensified. NDA MPs have described this bill as a sign

Kazakhstan sentences 19 for protest against repression in Chinas Xinjiang region

BEIJING, Apr 16: A court in Kazakhstan convicted 19 activists after a protest against Beijings crackdown in Chinas far-western Xinjiang region la

Inside Lala Pad: How 20 notes and WhatsApp kept Bengals coal mafia running

The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached assets worth 159.51 crore in a West Bengal illegal coal mining and pilferage racket, bring

'Rs 17 LPA not worth it': IIT Delhi graduate quits bank job, says 'cant sell peace of mind for a salary package'

A 24-year-old IIT Delhi graduate resigned from a high-paying banking job, citing a toxic work culture that eroded his health and peace of mind. H

'Don't want credit': Top quotes from PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech on women's reservation bill

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the women's reservation Bill as a defining moment for India's democracy, emphasizing the need for greater fem

UN welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks as first step to end hostilities

India Strengthens Anti-Doping Measures to Combat Substance Abuse in Sports

New Delhi, April 16: Indias Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the opening ceremony of the World Anti-

Empowering Women: A Historic Step for Gender Equality in India

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan spoke on womens empowerment and their political participation on Thursday

Indian national accused of cheating cultural organisation of over SGD 1.6 million

SINGAPORE, Apr 16: An Indian national was among the two persons charged with cheating a cultural organisation of more than SGD 1.6 million (appro

Key aspects in Telanganas Caste Census-2024 four volumes and Expert Groups reports

Broadly, the four volumes has data on percentage of people across social categories who benefitted from reservations in various categories of e

Sebi extends registration validity period for not-for-profit entities on Social Stock Exchange

Additionally, the regulator has lowered the minimum subscription requirement for Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments to 50% from 75% to enhanc

Is Bluesky down in US, UK and Europe? Home, explore feeds fail to load When will the services be restored

The outage appeared to be partial rather than a full shutdown, mainly affecting the platforms Home timeline and Explore feed, leaving users unabl

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Nirmala Sitharaman of breaking MCC

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of violating the Model Code of Conduct by distributi

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging transfer of officers by EC in poll-bound West Bengal

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission's transfer of administrative and police officers in West Bengal. The c

New Delhi to Kashmir: New Cargo Train Service Launches Tomorrow

Jammu, April 16: Northern Railway officials announced on Thursday that a new Joint Parcel Product Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) train will commen

Buyer-Seller Meet Strengthens Market Linkages for FPOs Under Project Pragati in Rajasthan

Behror, Kotputli, Rajasthan, India Business Wire India

Naveen Patnaik Warns Odisha MPs About Potential Risks of Constitutional Amendment Bill

Bhubaneswar, April 16: Former Chief Minister of Odisha and current Leader of the Opposition, Naveen Patnaik, has sent a significant letter to all

No Rest Till Jammu And Kashmir Gets Rid Of Drug Menace: LG Manoj Sinha

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said he will not rest till he rids Jammu and Kashmir of the drug menace. All the de

Congress risks alienating AHINDA community in Karnataka for the sake of one family, warn Muslim leaders

Say the Congress had acted in violation of norms in taking action against certain leaders in connection with the Davanagere South byelection.

CBSE 10th Result 2026: High scorers surge, over 2.2 lakh students score over 90%, 55,000+ cross 95%

CBSE Class 10 2026 results: The CBSE Class 10 results for 2026 saw a slight increase in the overall pass percentage to 93.7%, with girls continui

Cases filed against DMK, AIADMK candidates for alleged distribution of 8,000 coupons and 10,000 tokens

Madras High Court Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan agree to hear both the cases on Friday

The leadership agenda: How CXOs are refining work models in 2026

As the hybrid debate fades, CXOs are redesigning work around outcomes, transparency, and what actually drives performance. CXOs have moved beyond

Central government workers seek wages based on five-member families

Central government employees are demanding a significant overhaul of their pay structure. They want the government to consider a family of five f

Woman ASI in Punjab's Faridkot suspended for tying 5-year-old granddaughter and leaving her in scorching heat

Sarabjit Kaur, ASI in Punjabs Faridkot, tied her granddaughter to a gate and left her in the heat, sparking outrage

Akhilesh Yadav Questions BJP on Women Chief Ministers in Parliament

New Delhi, April 16: During a discussion in the Lok Sabha on delimitation and womens reservation, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav raised se

TCS Asks Employees At Nashik Office To Work From Home For Safety Reasons

Women's organisations hold protest

This AI hybrid system makes Delhi to Mumbai trip possible for only 3000 with record breaking mileage of 45km/l

Chinese automaker Geely has launched its new i-HEV Intelligent Hybrid system, claiming a Guinness World Record with fuel efficiency of just 2.22

A defining pivot: PM Narendra Modi frames womens reservation bill and delimitation as Parliaments moment of reckoning

Narendra Modi described the womens reservation and delimitation bills as a defining moment for Parliament, saying they will shape Indias politica

PM Modi's Lok Sabha address on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bill: Key highlights

A significant legislative package has been introduced in Parliament. This package aims to implement 33 percent reservation for women in the Lok S

Explained | Assams delimitation test

What is the Election Commissions draft proposal on delimitation? Why are people opposing it? Who is going to get affected by the exercise? Why do

Is the delimitation question settled?

Assam delimitation proposal: an erosion of representation

The proposed exercise is allegedly based on communal lines of segregation, rather than on logical geographic boundaries of the State.The plan, wh

Siddhant Dhuwali On Why Consistency Matters Most In The Restaurant Business

Consistency includes staff training, guest interaction, and operational processes to ensure a seamless experience.

Delimitation saga: Wards reduced to 225 ahead of BBMP polls

Repeated demands to publish digital interactive maps of the proposed wards and to allow objections to be filed online have fallen on deaf ears

BJP and its decades-long preparation to leverage womens reservation Bill

The BJP, under whose government the Womens Reservation Bill was finally cleared has been one of the early starters in this area and has regular t

Warning: Your satellite is about to be hit by debris in space

The year 2025 witnessed the highest number of launches since the beginning of the space age, adding to the congestion in space

Taking India back to the drawing board

We need a robust conversation around delimitation sooner than later, so that lifting of the freeze on allocation of seats does not have to be pus