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BJP President Nitin Naveen to Hold Multiple Rallies in West Bengal Today

New Delhi, April 20: BJP National President Nitin Naveen will campaign in West Bengal today, appealing for votes for the partys candidates throug

DJI Lito X1 Series Set to Launch on April 23: Specs, Pricing, and Features Revealed

Beijing, April 20: DJI is poised to unveil its new Lito series on April 23, 2026. This launch marks the companys first consumer drone release of

The Best Dumb Phones with YouTube and Google Maps Support in 2026

Mumbai, April 20: In a world dominated by smartphones, many users are opting for simpler devices. These dumb phones prioritize essential function

Nvidia CEO Warns: Huawei AI Chips Could Undermine US Leadership

Mumbai, April 20: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has issued a serious warning regarding the future of artificial intelligence. He stated that if DeepSee

Airtels 84-Day Prepaid Recharge Plans: Comprehensive Benefits for April 2026

Mumbai, April 20: Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel is rolling out an array of prepaid recharge plans with 84-day validity, appealing to users w

Moto Pad 2026 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: Which Tablet Reigns Supreme?

Mumbai, April 20: Choosing the right tablet in 2026 goes beyond just screen size; its about how well it integrates into your daily workflow. The

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: Pricing, Trade-In Value, and Comparison with iPhone 17

Mumbai, April 20: The iPhone 16 Pro has been discontinued from Apples official lineup following the launch of the iPhone 17 series in September 2

Airtel Increases Price of Rs 859 Plan to Rs 899: What You Need to Know

Mumbai, April 20: Airtel has made a subtle adjustment to its prepaid plan pricing, specifically affecting the 84-day validity option. Previously,

HP Omen 15 Gaming Laptop with RTX 5050 and Ryzen 7 260 Launches in India with Exciting Bundle Offers

Mumbai, April 20: HP has launched the new HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop in India, now featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 260 processor. This release follows

Chuwi Unveils AuBox X Mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 7 and Triple 8K Display Support

Mumbai, April 20: Chuwi has launched the AuBox X mini PC, a compact system tailored for professionals, developers, and home users. This innovativ

JEE Main Session 2 Result 2026 LIVE: NTA BE/BTech Paper Scorecards, Final Answer Key Soon, Download Here

JEE Main 2026 Result LIVE updates: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is most likely to release the April session BE/BTech paper results and score

73-Year-Old Woman's Fearless Paragliding in Himachal Wins Hearts Online

Many users praised her confidence and appreciated her ability to participate in the activity without any fear or hesitation.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Will deposit Rs 9,000 under Kisan Samman Nidhi into every farmer's account: PM Modi in Medinipur

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh: 40 IAS Officers Transferred

Lucknow, April 20: The Uttar Pradesh government has executed a significant administrative reshuffle. Under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi

US Forces Seize Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman: Trump

New York, April 20: President Donald Trump announced that US forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach a blockade in

Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz

Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Tehran carrying US proposals for a second round of US-Iran peace talks. Prime Minister

U.S. Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship in Gulf, Trump Confirms

New York, April 20: President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach a blockade i

Iran Declines Participation in Second Round of Peace Talks with the U.S.

Tehran, April 20: Irans state news agency IRNA has reported that the country has refused to participate in the second round of peace talks with t

Breaking News Live Updates: Forest fires break out at two locations in Nainital

CENTCOM Confirms US Interception of Iranian Vessel

The warning comes after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces had intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, TOUSKA, in the Ara

Manipur shutdown over civilian killings disrupts normal life; Nagas call stir

Kanpur man kills twin daughters by slitting their throats; arrested

The crime took place at Kidwai Nagars Trimoorti Apartment in the Naubasta area

Jesus' statue damaged in Lebanon: Israeli Army launches probe into viral photo

An Israeli soldier is under investigation after a photograph surfaced on social media showing him damaging a statue of Jesus Christ in a Christia

5,446 women to go for Haj without mehram, most since policy change

Tata Trusts review trustee roles at two entities as Maharashtra law caps lifetime positions

Tata Trusts is currently under the microscope due to its ongoing trustee appointments. Recent legislation in Maharashtra has placed limitations o

US Oil Benchmark Surges 7.5% on Middle East Escalation

Iran's military vowed to respond after a US destroyer on Sunday fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a

UP Board Class 10th and 12th Result Date and Time: Are results coming out today on upmsp.edu.in? Check the latest update here

UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026 are anticipated soon. The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad UPMSP may announce the results

Pakistan is juggling blackouts and Iran diplomacy

Pakistan is emerging as a key mediator in efforts to ease tensions between the US and Iran, with talks likely to be hosted in Islamabad. However,

Iran Vows Swift Response to US Seizure of Iranian-Flagged Vessel

The military headquarters said the attack and subsequent boarding of the ship by US forces was a violation of the ceasefire and denounced it as p

US Navy Seizes An Iranian-Flagged Ship Near Strait Of Hormuz And Tehran Vows Swift Response

WASHINGTON, Apr 20: The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the St

Woman Shares Screenshot Of Rapido Rider Messaging Her After Trip, Company Apologises

This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services.

Louisiana shooting: Eight children killed, gunman died in Shreveport firing incident

Iran-Israel war live: Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to 'soon respond' after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday

LIVE:Iran Not Planning to Attend Talks With US in Pakistan

State broadcaster IRIB on Sunday cited Iranian sources as saying here are currently no plans to participate in the next round of Iran-US talks.

Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on commercial ship in Sea of Oman: Iran media

Iranian forces launched drones at US warships after an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman. The IRGC claimed US forces retr

Your Savings Account Feels Safe, But It May Quietly Be Losing Money

A savings account solves for immediacy in a way no other instrument fully does. But beyond that narrow role, its utility drops off quickly.

U.S. Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response

It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week

Morning Digest: Iran not planning to attend Islamabad talks with U.S. today; Delhi HC to hear ED plea against Sonia, Rahul in National Herald case, and more

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Priyansh Arya, Connolly star as Punjab Kings slay Lucknow Super Giants

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) MATCH TODAY GUJARAT TITANS VS MUMBAI INDIANS AT 7:30 PM Mullanpu

KKR GET PATHIRANA BOOST

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) Kolkata, April 19: Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana has final

CSK hit by Mhatre injury

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) Hyderabad, April 19: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a major

SRH revival underway after CSK win: Steyn

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) New Delhi, April 19: Pace great Dale Steyn on Sunday reckoned the

Floundering MI look for answers against confident Gujarat Titans

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) Ahmedabad, April 19: An embattled Mumbai Indians side will be des

No contract was signed with Muzarabani for PSL: PCB

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | AJINKYA RAHANE HAS THE MOST IPL DUCKS AS AN OPENER (12) Karachi, April 19: The Pakistan Cricket Board admitted that no co

Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan

Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to t

Iran War Live Updates: IRGC forces US troops to retreat from Strait of Hormuz after attack on Iranian ship

US seizes Iranian cargo ship, Tehran vows to retaliate

The United States said it seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to breach its blockade, while Iran warned it would retaliate. The development h

Man Utd beat Chelsea; City, Liverpool claim crucial victories

London, April 19: There are weekends in football that pass quietly, and then there are those that leave a lingering echo long after the final whi

SSA mourns demise of Dister Marbaniang

By Our Reporeter Shillong, April 19: The Shillong Sports Association (SSA) on Sunday condoled the untimely demise of its member, Dister M. Marban

Assams Nikshita wins gold; Sandeep bags bronze in national youth boxing

From Our Special Correspondent GUWAHATI, April 19: Assams Nikshita Konwar continued the states strong run in womens boxing, clinching gold at the

Napoli booed after losing to Lazio, Inter one win from Serie A crown

Milan, April 19: Napoli was jeered off the field after it lost 2-0 at home to Lazio a result that saw Inter Milan take a huge step toward winnin

Rajasthan rally to defeat Dempo

Margao, April 19: Gerard Artigas and Thomyo L. Shimray struck a goal each in the second half as Rajasthan United FC came from behind to beat Demp

Sociedad defeat Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey

Seville, April 19: Real Sociedad beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win the Copa del Rey title, giving American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo his

Marseilles CL hopes take a hit with another defeat in Ligue 1

Paris, April 19: Marseilles players are out of excuses and running out of time to secure direct qualification for next seasons Champions League.

Eddie Murphy accepts the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award

Eddie Murphy accepts the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award during a tribute to him at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, on Saturday. (PTI)

Sudden rain, hailstorm bring relief from heat in Hyderabad

The weather shifted abruptly after 4 p.m., when clear skies gave way to dense cloud cover, followed by thunder and gusty winds

Lawrence of Punjab docuseries to premiere on April 27

ZEE5 has announced the release of its upcoming docuseries Lawrence of Punjab, which will premiere on April 27. The series focuses on the making o

Congress committed to 33% quota for women: Sharmila

Sharmila accused the Central Government of linking the issue with delimitation for political gain, and described the Prime Minister as an opportu

Prez Murmu, PM Modi condole deaths in TN cracker unit blast

CHENNAI, Apr 19 : President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra and leaders of various political parties on Sunday evening condoled the death

Connolly, Priyansh guide PBKS to 54-run win over LSG

MULLANPUR, Apr 19: Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly slammed 93 and 87 respectively as Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in a

Human Rights in the Realm of Artificial Intelligence

Ashok Bhan ashokbhan@rediffmail.com The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a transformative era, redefining economies

Reimagining Classrooms Decoding CBSEs Comprehensive Roadmap (2026-2031)

Meenu Gupta guptadps@gmail.com The landscape of Indian education is currently undergoing its most significant structural re-engineering in decade

Soon, 'Civil Lines' may be relegated to history

North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests

Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group h

Karra, Bhalla lead RS Pura rally, accuse BJP of playing politics over women quota

Excelsior Correspondent RS PURA, Apr 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief, Tariq Hameed Karra today launched a scat

Humanoid robot in China breaks human world record for half-marathon

BEIJING, Apr 19 : A Humanoid robot made by a Chinese company on Sunday broke the human world record with a timing of 50 minutes 26 seconds in a r

Tyaani Jewellery opens 12th exclusive store in Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Tyaani Jewellery, founded by Karan Johar, today inaugurated its 12th exclusive retail store in Jammu in a

Over 2,200 Sikh pilgrims return to India from Pakistan after Baisakhi celebrations

LAHORE, Apr 19: Over 2,200 Indian Sikhs on Sunday returned to their homeland after attending the 10-day Baisakhi Festival and the 327th Khalsa Ja

Confident PM Modi-Prez Lee talks will bolster our special strategic ties with S Korea: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday called on South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as he kicked off his visit to

TMC changing Bengals culture, language through infiltration: PM

Corruption, extortion paralyse governance, economy PURULIA, (WB), Apr 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a broadside against the

New Queen Elizabeth II charity to bring communities together in UK

LONDON, Apr 19: The UK government is marking the birth centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth II this month with a new independent charity that wi

NMC draft norms proposes single-state licence for AFMS doctors to practice across country

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued draft amendments to the regulations governing registration and licensing of m

Various PSCs including Home Affairs set to visit J&K for development, security reviews

Panels to meet top brass of Govt, Admn, others *RS Secretariat reminds Members on guidelines Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, Apr 19: With budget session of

Parshuram Jayanti celebrations conclude with Yagnopaveet ceremony

Grand, impressive Shoba Yatra taken out in Kathua Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Four-day long celebrations in connection with Bhagwan Pa

Trump calls Israel great US ally that knows how to win

MOSCOW, April 19: US President Donald Trump said Israel had proven itself to be a great US ally that knew how to win. Whether people like Israel

Opposition played with fire, conspired to derail Womens Reservation Bill: Puri

Cong empowered females from one dynasty: Sharma Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 19: Accusing opposition parties led by Congress for hatching a conspiracy t

Rijiju terms TMC anti-women for opposing bill in Lok Sabha

KOLKATA, Apr 19: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday termed the Trinamool Congress as anti-women, accusing it of foiling the efforts to pass th

Farooq calls for protection, promotion of J&Ks cultural legacy

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 19: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah today called for the preservatio

Developments in US-Iran conflict, oil prices, Q4 earnings to drive markets this week: Analysts

New Delhi, April 19: Stock markets would keenly track developments in the US-Iran conflict, crude oil prices and quarterly earnings from corporat

Indias LPG consumption slides 13 pc amid conflict

New Delhi, Apr 19: Indias cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13 per cent in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict

Lenskart tenders apology after online backlash

New Delhi, April 19: Following massive online backlash over a purported internal grooming document, eyewear retailer Lenskart has issued a public

TMC will get maha-punishment from mothers and sisters: PM Modi

Bench Warmers beat Vintage 11 in cricket match

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A cricket match was organized today to support the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyaan, aiming to spr

Rajouri Titans, Tantray Club register wins

Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket tourney Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: The ongoing 1st Jambu Lochan T20 Cricket Tournament, organized by

Indian Handloom Weaves presented under Vishwa Sutra collection at Femina Miss India pageant

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Indian handlooms were presented with contemporary global designs at the 61st Femina Miss In

Disha Pandith honoured with Maa Sharika Sammaan Award

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: Disha Pandith, a promising Kashmiri Pandit athlete, was honoured with the Maa Sharika Sammaan Award 2026 b

Govt imparts AI training to 2,500 artisans under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

NEW DELHI, Apr 19 : The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on Sunday said over 2,500 beneficiaries, including artisans and cra

Dhinday Kalan clinches cricket title

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 19: A 17-day Box Cricket Tournament organized at Inder Village, RS Pura concluded on a high note, witne

Royal Legend Club beat Champion Cricket Club

Excelsior Sports Correspondent Jammu, Apr 19: The 9th match of the 2nd Sher-e-Kashmir Day & Night T20 Cricket Tournament 2026, held under the Say

RKFC end home campaign with 2-0 win over Sreenidi Deccan

Excelsior Sports Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) signed off their home campaign in style with a convincing 2-0