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Sandhyarani Reviews GCC Operations in Visakhapatnam

The minister instructed officials to streamline operations at procurement centres and DR depots in tribal areas

India and Turkey Discuss Bilateral Relations in 12th Foreign Office Consultation

New Delhi, April 8: India and Turkey held their 12th Foreign Office Consultation session in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two nations reviewed thei

Bombay HC quashes ECI notification for Goas Ponda bye-election, day before polling

Congress leader and Central Working Committee member Girish Chodankar said the party will file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court agai

Surprised that NCERT singled out three experts on book row: Alok Prasanna Kumar

Mr. Kumar, who drafted the controversial chapter Role of Judiciary in Society and a sub-section on Corruption in Judiciary in the now-withdrawn C

Food Regulator Data Leak: FIR Targets 'Insider' And Not The Media

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the matter and issued a notice to the Health Ministry, FSSAI and Delhi Police

MK Stalin Launches Fourth Phase of Election Campaign in Thanjavur

Chennai, April 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin will kick off the fourth phase of his assembly election campaign from Tha

Craig Melvins live TV slip reveals Jenna Bush Hagers surprise role in The Devil Wears Prada 2Here's what happened

A live broadcast of the Today show saw co-host Craig Melvin accidentally reveal Jenna Bush Hager's cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The news sur

Cabinet approves two hydro-electric projects in Arunachal Pradesh with a total outlay exceeding 40,000 crore

Cabinet approved proposal for construction of two major hydro-power electric projects, that is Kamala Hydro Electric project and the Kalai-II Hyd

EC Transfers Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary; Stalin Condemns Move

Replacing Muruganandam in the midst of Assembly elections in the state was one-sided, the chief minister said, and strongly condemned the transfe

Maharashtra Government Signs $6.5 Billion Deal with Vingroup to Boost EV Mobility and Urban Development

Mumbai, April 8: The Maharashtra government, along with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), has signed a historic memor

Bhajan Clubbing event draws huge crowds in Vizag

TSRAI Leads Manuscript Digitisation Mission

On average, metadata is being created for 2,000 to 2,500 manuscripts per day

FSSAI tightens food safety net; states drive enforcement push in FY 2025-26

India's food safety agency, FSSAI, inspected nearly four lakh establishments and tested over 1.6 lakh food samples in 2025-26. States played a ke

'SCANDALOUS!': JD Vance STUNNED by Zelenskyy 'sending private soldiers' at Orban's residence

Sankarankovil, a holy town, lacks sufficient basic infrastructure facilities

Palaniswami: lone star of the AIADMK poll campaign

EPS is the main campaigner for the AIADMK across the State, with a stump speech focussed on law and order issues, the States worsening finances,

Revanth to Visit Heerapur, Recall Adivasi Connect

The visit followed his homage to the martyrs of the Indravelli incident, a significant event in the regions history

US military says it's ready to resume fighting if diplomacy fails

US forces stand ready to fight again if Iran does not agree to a peace deal. General Dan Caine stated the joint force is prepared for swift actio

BJP Telangna chief Ramchander Rao pushes SIR drive, alleges illegal voters in Hyderabad

Garobadha PIC Upgraded to Police Outpost in SWGH

TURA, April 8: In a move aimed at improving public service delivery and administrative efficiency, the Garobadha Police Investigation Centre (PIC

Aviation Ministry Slashes Landing and Parking Charges by 25% to Cushion Airlines Amid West Asia Crisis

This reduction has been brought into immediate effect for all domestic flights and will remain applicable for a period of three months

DC Edit | Stop Manipur Violence Quickly

Five killed as tensions flare, curfew imposed and probe handed to NIA

Kerala Assembly Elections Set for April 9, Voter Participation Expected to be High

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Voting for the Kerala Assembly elections, which will fill 140 seats, is scheduled for April 9. Polling will take pla

Jacobite Church demands action over tension at St. Marys Church in Kattachira

Church alleges that the police tried to stop parish members from entering the St. Marys Church in violation of the provisions under the Kerala Ch

Union Cabinet clears draft bill for amendments to Women Reservation Act

The Union Cabinet has approved a draft bill to amend the Women's Reservation Act. This amendment will increase Lok Sabha seats to 816, with 273 r

Ladakh LG Directs Age Relaxation For ALC Candidates In Police SI Recruitment

Leh, Apr 8: In a move to benefit the aspiring youth, particularly from border areas, Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has directed age relax

PM Modi to Hold Grand Road Show in Nagercoil on April 15 Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Nagercoil, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conduct a grand road show in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, on April 15. This event is organized to

How Iran plans to tax oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz

Iran is reportedly tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil tankers may face cryptocurrency transit fees and detailed checks. This move

Counter Terror Operations In Jammu | DGP Prabhats Strategy To Establish TOBs On High Ridges, Mid Contours Proves Decisive

Jammu, Apr 8: For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir Police, a three-digit number of brave personnel were given out of turn promo

SI suspended for firing at palmyrah climber

Five-day Basava Jayanti celebrations from April 16 in Kalaburagi

Where Things Stand After Irans Tentative 2-Week Ceasefire Begins

Reaching a permanent deal will be key to ending a war that's shaken the Middle East and global energy markets.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former PM Deuba and Wife in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, April 8: The Kathmandu District Court has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former F

Fire in B.R. Hills Tiger Reserve, nine acres gutted

TTD Supporting Dharmagiri Veda Vijnana Peetham to Groom Future Archakas

The peetham traces its origins to a Veda Pathashala established in 1884 under Mahant Prayag Das

New tax breaks, smaller refunds? Why some filers arent seeing more money

New tax breaks in 2025 are not giving bigger refunds to everyone. Income limits reduce benefits for overtime, tips, seniors, and car loan interes

Spending on education sector is investment of future, says CM

CM holds meet with industry on CSR funds

DME flags 14 Govt. Medical College Hospitals over unfinalised post-mortem reports

When Director of DME has informed the Deans of the 14 Government Medical College Hospitals tolookintothe delay, doctors and forensic experts flag

Grocery Price chaos: Whats getting expensive and the surprising items now costing less

Over the past two years, Consumer Price Index data shows that grocery prices have fluctuated unevenly across different categories.The latest data

Death toll in Manipur violence rises to five

Curfew continues across five districts of Imphal Valley as tension remains high

Pawan Kalyan urges students to focus on energy, science at AU centenary fest

Odisha Rolls Out Rs 40,800-Cr Industrial Push; 36 Projects To Generate 59,000 Jobs

The flagship event at Bhuinpur in Khordha district saw the rollout of 34 projects under Begunia block, while two additional projects were taken u

Odisha Court Sentences Three to Life Imprisonment for Kyonjhar Murder Case

Bhubaneswar, April 8: The District and Sessions Court in Kyonjhar, Odisha, has sentenced three individuals to life imprisonment for a murder that

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj arrested amidst high drama in a case over a protest dating back to 2021

It is a travesty that such a petty case is being dragged on for so long by the government and even after five years, the case is still going on a

Prakasam Athletes Excel at State Powerlifting Meet

Held from April 3 to 5 at GMRIT University in Rajam, Vizianagaram district

DC Edit | Iran War: Truce at Last, but Will It Bring Peace?

Trumps truce offers relief, yet risks linger in volatile West Asia

Trans woman electrocuted near Parrys Corner

Minister calls for strengthening basic infrastructure in tribal areas

Watch: Hegseth claims decisive US military victory over Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the United States has had a decisive military victory over Iran and that Tehrans missi

More villages but less population makes development of Tiruchuli Assembly constituency challenging

Treat alcohol addiction as a disease, says senior police officer

Arun Chakravarthy lays emphasis on the need to support families affected by alcoholism

Ramdas Athawale Calls for Permanent End to War Amid US-Iran Ceasefire

Mumbai, April 8: Central Minister Ramdas Athawale welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. However, he emphasized that

INDIA bloc says presiding officers bypassed Parliament in rejecting CEC removal notice

Opposition leaders accuse Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman of conducting a mini-trial instead of taking a prima facie view and allowing

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Kerala to go to the polls on Thursday

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Andhra Pradesh

Social Security update: The reason April stimulus payments may be less than usual for Americans

Social Security payments April 2026 look higher but feel smaller for millions. Over 75 million Americans depend on these monthly benefits. A 2.8%

People will show there is no place for casteist, communal forces in Tamil Nadu, says Thirumavalavan

Gujarat ready for 2030 Commonwealth Games, officials conduct site inspections

A Commonwealth Sport delegation is in Gujarat to review preparations for the 2030 Games. The team met with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, who re

Govt gets 34 major airports to cut landing & parking charges for domestic flights for 3 months

BJP-led Centre was weaponising taxpayers money for political reasons: Palanivel Thiagarajan

DMK candidate Palanivel Thiagarajan accuses, no other Union Government has played politics with taxpayers money in history of India

'50% tariff on nations arming Iran!': Trump drops economic bomb on Tehran allies

Displaced During Salwa Judum, 31,000 Bastar Tribals Shun Chhattisgarh Govts Homecoming Offer

The representatives of these displaced families made their intentions clear to the Bastar administration, which has initiated the process to reha

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to avoid escalation: China

Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held a week of informal meetings in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from April 1 to 7, says Chinese Foreig

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Malappuram makes voting sweeter, accessible to differently abled

Government College, Malappuram (booth 152), Government Higher Secondary School, Manjeri (booth 138), and Government Vocational Higher Secondary S

SST seize 7.49 crore cash in Tiruppattur and Karaikudi areas

Iran still in control of strait; shippers seek clarity before transiting

Indian vessels await government clearance; more than 25 India-bound ships still stuck

Kanniyakumari Collector inspects polling stations in Nagercoil

CBCI criticises Suresh Gopis remarks on FCRA Bill

Union Minister reportedly said that only thieves need to fear the proposed legislation

Centre approves Warangal airport; Adilabad project to be taken up by Defence Ministry

Women Celebrate Historic Womens Reservation Bill for Empowerment

New Delhi, April 8: Social activist Jyoti Sharma and local residents expressed their joy over the Womens Reservation Bill. They hailed it as a hi

No shortage of auto LPG, says Karnataka govt. amid reports of long queues at bunks

The government has acknowledged that there has been a disruption in supply from private auto LPG companies, and the gap has been bridged by IOC,

MP advocates indigenous AI development to boost Indias tech independence

City police arrest seven for murdering rowdy sheeter at Thokkottu on March 27

Chinas Advertising Industry Revenue Surpasses 2 Trillion Yuan for the First Time

Beijing, April 8: The State Administration for Market Regulation of China announced on April 7 that the advertising revenue from public instituti

Woman sentenced to 10 years in prison in human trafficking case in Hyderabad

Vance says Ukraine conflict has been 'hardest' to solve

We've been disappointed by a lot of political leadership in Europe because they don't seem particularly interested in solving this particular con

Cabinet approves Rs 79,459 crore revised cost for HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Over 26 lakh voters to decide electoral fate of 100 candidates in Kozhikode

There are 13,04,604 male voters, 13,64,182 female voters, and 31 transgender voters in the district; 67 pink polling stations are arranged where

A.P. govt. withdraws in-principle approval for LuLu mall in Vijayawada

State Advocate General informs about the decision to A.P. High Court, which is hearing a PIL filed against the allocation of APSRTC land for the

Vegetable, fruit displays promote voter awareness at Uzhavar Sandhai

Irans New Leadership Signals Shift in Negotiation Strategy, Claims U.S.

Washington, April 8: The United States has asserted that there has been a significant change in Irans negotiation strategy following a shift in i

Dindigul Assembly constituency set to witness an intense battle

Pakistan PM Shehbaz praises US-Iran ceasefire progress, military leadership in cabinet meeting

Kudumbashree to organise Vishu markets from Thursday

GVMC gears up to tackle heat wave

To set up 198 water kiosks (Chalivendrams) and 52 green shelters for commuters across the citys 10 zones; sanitation workers timings revised

Vilavancode constituency navigates poll season with lingering civic concerns

Central and State Forces to Deploy 150 Companies for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 8: The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the West Bengal government that, as per the directives of the Election Commission of

Dhola-Sadiya bridge boosts trade, tourism between Assam and Arunachal

The Dhola-Sadiya bridge, named after Bhupen Hazarika, opened in 2017. This 9.15 km structure significantly improved connectivity between Assam an

Adani Group announces 33,081 cr projects in Odisha, generating over 9,500 jobs

YSRCP flags misleading data on States debt, complains to Governor

The CAG report tabled in March 2026 places the total debt for 202425 at 81,082.51 crore, contradicting the figures presented in the Legislative C