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Opposition Leaders Criticize BJP Government Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Opposition leaders gathered for a special session regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, expressing their views and tar

Major Gang Busted for Transformer Oil and Copper Theft in Hardoi

Hardoi, April 17: A significant gang involved in stealing oil and copper from transformers has been dismantled by the police in Hardoi, Uttar Pra

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures, US stocks to watch, analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why are US stock market futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq continue to stay in green or turn red again? US stock futures move

Congress Leader Hussain Dalwai Supports Womens Reservation but Opposes Redistricting

Mumbai, April 17: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has expressed support for the Womens Reservation Bill. However, he opposes the governments propo

Bomb threat call to Uppal Metro Station turns out to be hoax

Government Panel Recommends Removing Excise Duty on CNG to Promote Affordable Fuel Options

New Delhi, April 17: A high-level government committee, supported by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), has recommended the

Tamil Nadu election: Biryani caterers work around fuel shortages, inflation for Tiruchis political meetings

TDP MP Devarayalu backs Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha debate

TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu supports Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills in Lok Sabha, says APs share may rise to 4.6%

Global Welcome for Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire as Gulf Nations Urge Compliance

New Delhi, April 17: A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been announced, bringing joy and celebrations among the Lebanese people.

Nitish Kumar Allocated Type-8 Bungalow in Lutyens Delhi with Enhanced Security

New Delhi, April 17: Former Chief Minister of Bihar and current Rajya Sabha MP, Nitish Kumar, has been assigned a new government residence in New

Mamata Banerjee Misleading People on Meat Ban, Claims Himanta Biswa Sarma

Kolkata, April 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made significant remarks regarding West Bengals political landscape. He targeted Chie

India welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

The truce comes as Washington steps up efforts to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, with Tehran insisting a Lebanon truce must be part of an

Every Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Phone Launched So Far: Complete List

Mumbai, April 17: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a high-performance mobile processor that delivers flagship-level performance at a competitive price.

Amazon Launches Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen) with Enhanced Performance and Exclusive Anime Hub

Mumbai, April 17: Amazon has unveiled the Fire TV Stick HD (2nd Gen), an upgraded version of its entry-level streaming device. This new model aim

Bihars Deputy CM Promises Industrial Growth and Job Creation

Patna, April 17: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, discussed the new governments priorities in an interview with a news agency

First batch of 1,75,025 pilgrims will embark on Hajj pilgrimage

The Additional Secretary (Gulf) at the MEA said that exactly a total of 1,75,025 pilgrims will be embarking on the Hajj pilgrimage

Womens Reservation Bill to Be Based on Population: Nishikant Dubey

New Delhi, April 17: The special session called to discuss the Womens Reservation Bill has prompted reactions from ruling party MPs and ministers

From confused student to Google: VIT techie shares how no-plan approach landed him job in tech giant

Lakshya Kapur, an engineer from Vellore Institute of Technology, found his path to Google by embracing uncertainty. He felt lost during college b

Time To Give Half Of Countrys Population Its Rights: PM Modi To LS Members On Womens Quota Bill

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to all Lok Sabha members to vote in favour of the womens reservation bill and

Panchshil Realty Achieves Multiple ISO Certifications Across 12 Office Parks Spanning ~16.6 million Sq. Ft.

Indias current account deficit may rise to 2% of GDP in FY27 if oil stays at $8287: CRISIL

Rising oil prices could push India's current account deficit to a concerning two percent of GDP, as highlighted by a Crisil report. This predicti

Clearly Blue Digital Marks a Decade of Storytelling with a Summit on AI and the Future of Marketing

Apparel Group Introduces Triptii Dimri as the Brand Ambassador for Victorias Secret India

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eaterys Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish

According to FIR, the accused shared the poster on WhatsApp to allegedly hurt religious sentiments of Hindu community

Zoya Unveils Its Second Boutique in Bengaluru at The Leela Palace

Celebrating craft and meaning at Its 4th boutique in South India and 13th in India.

NoBrokerHood: The Millennial Operating System for Community Living

How platforms like NoBrokerHood are built around the behaviors of the urban, app-first resident

Emergys FoundrySmart recognized as an SAP-qualified partner-packaged solution, reinforcing industry focus in metal casting and mining

Melbourne Police Issue Warning Following Arson and Shooting Incidents

Melbourne, April 17: The police in Melbourne, Australia, issued a warning on Friday urging residents to remain vigilant following a series of ars

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | Narada: the original provocateur

Hindu mythologys impish sage has been recast through the centuries, but never loses his identity

Sri Venkateswara Zoo receives donation for animal adoption

Develop real-time dashboard to map and monitor EV charging infrastructure: Telangana CS

Energy Department in the process of framing a policy to mandate the installation of EV charging points in the basements of apartment complexes

PMs gift to women wrapped in barbed wire; delimitation will be political demonetisation: Tharoor

New Delhi, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped the gift of justice to nari shakti in barbed wire by linking the implementation of wo

BJP MP Shashank Mani Urges Support for Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Political Tensions

New Delhi, April 17: BJP MP Shashank Mani spoke to a news agency about the Womens Reservation Bill, stating that discussions today will clarify a

BJP using womens quota bill as front to pass Delimitation Bill that will break India: Mamata

Cooch Behar (WB), Apr 17: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday alleged the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was using the proposed amendm

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

Beijing stands firm on the legitimacy of its military maneuvers around Taiwan, asserting that these drills are both reasonable and warranted. The

Govt Wants To Change Indias Electoral Map, Its Nothing Short Of Anti-National Act: Rahul

New Delhi, Apr 17: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the constitution amendment bill has nothing to do with womens reservation but

Div Com Kashmir Reviews Progress Of 60 MLD Noorbagh STP, Other Key Projects

SRINAGAR, Apr 17: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today conducted a comprehensive review of the progress on the 60 MLD Sewage Treat

Anbumani slams T.N. CM Stalin over false fear on delimitation

Dr. Anbumani welcomed assurances given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah that Tamil Nadus Lok Sabha constituencies will

More than half-million people expected at Pope Leo XIVs Mass in Cameroon

YAOUNDE (Cameroon), Apr 17: Pope Leo XIV neared the halfway point in his four-nation tour of Africa on Friday with a day focused on encouraging C

J&K Admin Bans Inflammatory Social Media Content For 60 Days, Warns Strict Action

Jammu, Apr 17: The administration on Thursday imposed a blanket prohibition on posting or sharing communally sensitive and inflammatory content o

Major Success for Security Forces in Jharkhand: Four Naxals, Including Notorious Leader, Eliminated

Ranchi, April 17: Security forces in Jharkhand have achieved a significant victory in their ongoing campaign against extremism. Based on precise

Hema Malini Highlights Womens Empowerment in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: The Lok Sabha is currently debating the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill, with both the ruling party and the opposition sha

CI suspended in Chittoor over corruption linked to IPL betting

Telangana Caste Survey Reveals Over 2 Lakh Girl Child Marriages in State

The average female-to-male ratio stands at 0.98. Interestingly, Gonds, Koyas (both STs), Malas and Madigas (both SCs) report a ratio greater than

Gujarat HC rejects Asaram trusts appeals against takeover of ashram land

AHMEDABAD, Apr 17: The Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected appeals filed by self-styled godman Asarams ashram in Ahmedabad against the takeover

Cruelly hot: Japan devises new term for heatwave days

Last year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1989 with warmer days on the rise globally due to climate change

Former President Win Myint freed in broad Myanmar prisoner amnesty

BANGKOK, Apr 17: Myanmars former President Win Myint was freed on Friday as part of a broad prisoner amnesty by newly inaugurated President Min A

Lessons from Operation Sindoor: Focus on Drones and Counter-Drone Systems

New Delhi, April 17: The Indian Army is continuously advancing towards modernization, particularly in the realm of modern warfare techniques and

Remembering Tatya Tope: The Hero of the First War of Independence

New Delhi, April 17: Tatya Tope, a prominent figure in the First War of Independence in 1857, was executed by the British government on April 18,

Actress Patralekhaa Responds to Trolls Over Post-Pregnancy Weight Gain

Mumbai, April 17: The world of social media can be as stressful as it is glamorous, especially for film stars. Actress Patralekhaa is currently f

Brazils Lula, Sanchez of Spain headline meetings of progressive leaders

BARCELONA (Spain), Apr 17: Brazils President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is starting a two-day visit to Spain on Friday where he and his Spanish co

Study shows emotional engagement is key to improving Math performance

Top Gun 3 in the works, Tom Cruise to return as

LOS ANGELES, Apr 17: Top Gun 3 is officially in the making with Tom Cruise set to reprise his role of Pete Maverick Mitchell for the third time.

Senior British official Olly Robbins resigns over Mandelson appointment; Starmer refuses to quit amid resignation calls

Britains Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to make a statement in Parliament on the issue on April 20, 2026

Buy 24-Carat Digital Gold Easily with PhonePe This Akshaya Tritiya

New Delhi, April 17: In India, the tradition of buying gold and silver during Akshaya Tritiya is not only a religious practice but also holds sig

Sanjay Sarawagi Urges Akhilesh Yadav to Empower Muslim Women with Tickets

New Delhi, April 17: Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawagi and JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Prasad shared their views on the Womens Reservation

10 ventures in second cohort of IndiaAI startups global acceleration programme

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has selected 10 Indian AI startups

ED Conducts Raids in Kolkata Over Merlin Group Money Laundering Case

Kolkata, April 17: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches in Kolkata as part of its investigation into a money laundering case l

New Zealand Sets 248-Run Target Against Bangladesh in First ODI

Dhaka, April 17: The first match of the three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and New Zealand is taking place at the Sher-e-Bangla Cricket St

Supreme Court Issues Directives to Halt Illegal Sand Mining in Chambal Sanctuary

New Delhi, April 17: The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance against illegal sand mining activities in the National Chambal Sanctuary area. It

Bengals Mayor Criticizes BJP, Asserts TMCs Commitment to Development

Kolkata, April 17: Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim recently addressed concerns regarding the upcoming Bengal elections, targeting the BJP while highli

Aditya Birla Housing Finance raises Rs 2,750 cr from Indriya via stake sale

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Aditya Birla Capital on Friday said its housing finance subsidiary has raised Rs 2,750 crore by selling 14.29 per cent stake t

ISGEC Heavy Engineering soars on inking MoU with National Sugar Development Council

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): ISGEC Heavy Engineering is currently trading at Rs. 1056.75, up by 21.05 points or 2.03% from its previous clos

MP farmers allege substandard bitter gourd seeds, FIR filed against Hyderabad-based Nunhems India

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Farmers from Madhya Pradeshs Dhar and Khargone districts met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Delhi on Friday and

Aurionpro Solutions moves up on launching AI-native trade finance platform Fintra

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aurionpro Solutions is currently trading at Rs. 927.20, up by 3.65 points or 0.40% from its previous closing of

NBCC (India) moves up on emerging as highest bidder to buy commercial tower in New Delhi

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) is currently trading at Rs. 93.51, up by 0.42 points or 0.45% from its previous closing of Rs. 93.

Waaree Renewable Technologies shines on reporting 66% rise in Q4 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Waaree Renewable Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 1165.15, up by 105.90 points or 10.00% from its previ

AGI Infra soars on getting license for development of Group Housing Project in Jalandhar

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): AGI Infra is currently trading at Rs. 369.90, up by 11.00 points or 3.06% from its previous closing of Rs. 358.

Siyaram Recycling Industries rises on bagging order worth Rs 2.06 crore

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Siyaram Recycling Industries is currently trading at Rs. 40.00, up by 0.44 points or 1.11% from its previous cl

Stalin stands exposed after PM Modis assurance on delimitation: Edappadi Palaniswami

Pointing out that the share of Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha would go up from 7.18% to 7.23%, Mr. Palaniswami, in an interview with The Hindu, said

Rail Vikas Nigam shines on emerging as L1 for bridge construction contract from East Coast Railway

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Rail Vikas Nigam is currently trading at Rs. 302.55, up by 8.90 points or 3.03% from its previous closing of Rs

KPI Green surges on securing Inter-State Power Trading Licence from CERC

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): KPI Green Energy is currently trading at Rs. 455.15, up by 14.35 points or 3.26% from its previous closing of R

He was a Navy SEAL, Harvard doctor, and NASA astronaut: The incredible journey of a man who mastered three elite careers and succeeded in them

Jonny Kim, a Korean immigrant's son, achieved remarkable success in the Navy SEALs, Harvard Medical School, and as a NASA astronaut. He completed

Karnatakas Political Turmoil: Muslim Leaders Express Discontent Over Congress Candidate Selection

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka Assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of political tension following the death of senior Congre

Amit Vikram Pandey Praises Ravi Kishan: Words Fall Short for Sir

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Amit Vikram Pandey recently appeared in the newly released web series Maamla Legal-2. In this show, he plays a lawyer fro

Discontent Among Muslim Leaders Following Congresss Candidate Selection in Karnataka

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka assembly seat in Davanagere has become a focal point of controversy following the death of senior Congress lea

Andhra University marks centenary with massive human AU@100 formation in Vizag

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff of Andhra University form a human AU@100 formation to mark the universitys centenary

Electricity Artisans JAC call off strike with immediate effect

Kerala lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-49 result out today (April 17th, 2026); 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Suvarna Keralam SK-49 Lottery Result (17-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Suvarna Keralam SK-49

Bhagyashree Praises Womens Empowerment Bill as a Historic Step Forward

Mumbai, April 17: The participation and rights of women have been a topic of ongoing discussion in the country. Recently, the introduction of the

EC gives deadline to West Bengal to withdraw excess security for poll deployment

The Election Commission has ordered West Bengal to withdraw excess security from private individuals by Friday evening. This move aims to free up

Late Night Parliament Session Discusses Womens Reservation Bill, Speaker Praises Female Participation

New Delhi, April 17: A late-night session in Parliament focused on discussions regarding three key bills related to womens reservation, constitut

LG Sinha Flags Off Shobha Yatra To Commemorate Bhagwan Parshuram Ji Jayanti In Jammu

Jammu, Apr 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday flagged off a grand Shobha Yatra from Chanakya Chowk Parade, Jammu, to commemorate Bhagw

ICC Unveils Schedule for Inaugural Womens T20 Challenge Trophy

New Delhi, April 17: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the first Womens T20 Challenge Trophy. This tournamen

Sapa MP Questions Timing of Womens Reservation Bill Amidst Growing Lok Sabha Seats

New Delhi, April 17: During the discussion on the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the constitutional amendment bill related to d

Remembering a Visionary Leader: Chandrashekhar Honored on His 99th Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, April 17: A prayer meeting was held on Friday at Jananayak Sthal in New Delhi to commemorate the 99th birth anniversary of former Prim

The Enigmatic Temple of Rajasthan: A Natural Abode of Shivas Blessings

Chittorgarh, April 17: Rajasthan is renowned not only for its rich history, forts, and tales of valor but also for its deep-rooted faith and myst

Papam Prathap movie review: Thiruveers dramedy makes for cumbersome viewing

Director SP Durga Nareshs film is undone by its persistently sexual undertones, and conservative approach to marriage and gender

Trump and a camel's dream: Where exactly are US-Iran talks headed?

US President Trump claims a deal with Iran is imminent, with Tehran agreeing to surrender enriched uranium. However, Iran has sarcastically dismi

Aiming To Avenge Daughter's Elopment, Gujarat Woman Poisons Neighbours' 'Prasad'

Investigations revealed that the accused, Ushaben, harboured a deep-seated resentment against the Donda family. Eight months ago, Ushaben's daugh