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Umas: How Rachita Gorowalas haunting short deconstructs bodies with care

The film was among the three projects selected for the Asian Short Film Fund at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 2026, where it was rece

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Presiding Officers call out only serial numbers of voters, not names in Madurai polling booths

Possibility of supply shock turning into a demand shock in India must be monitored, RBI says

Overall, however, Indias strong macroeconomic fundamentals should help it maintain resilience in face of such shocks, the central bank added.

How Folksoul brings marginalised women artistes together

Founded by rapper Krantinaari and musician Charu Hariharan, the collective channels stories of identity and resilience through its performances.

APPCB sets up help desk at Ongole for industrialists filing pollution permits

The desk will help industrial units in Prakasam and Bapatla districts file applications on the APOCMMS portal and reduce delays in obtaining Cons

Bengaluru Devotee Donates Gold Medallions Worth Rs 95 lakh to Tirupati Temple

M Mahadevamma donated the medallions weighing 753 grams to Tirupati Temple

Second Round of TGSRTC JAC Talks Underway at Secretariat

The high-level officials committee, comprising Special Chief Secretaries Vikas Raju and Dana Kishore, along with TGSRTC MD Y. Nagireddy, is delib

Illegal Hospitals Flourish in Siwan, Resulting in Tragic Infant Death

Siwan, April 24: In Siwan, Bihar, illegal hospitals and private clinics are operating without trained doctors or valid licenses. This raises seri

'Zero witnesses examined in 35 years': Supreme Court stays proceedings against cop for rioting

The Supreme Court has halted a 35-year-old case against a police officer. Proceedings for rioting and causing hurt from 1989 are now on hold. The

Complaint seeks FIR against the Mumbai woman who blasted BJP minister

The complaintant has sought that an FIR be registered under Sections 221, 132, 352, 195, 353, and 224 of BNS.

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat And Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Inaugurate Sound And Light Show At Leh Palace

Leh, Apr 24: In a major boost to the promotion of cultural and heritage tourism in Ladakh, a mesmerising Sound and Light Show was inaugurated yes

An initiative to reduce childcare stress for parents on polling day

BROs Dantak Project Celebrates 66th Foundation Day, Strengthening India-Bhutan Friendship

Thimphu, April 24: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 66th foundation day of its Dantak Project on April 24 in Thimphu, Bhutan. T

Rakesh Bedi responds to Rs 1 crore Dhurandhar bonus claim, says 'account mein toh'

Rakesh Bedi Dhurandhar bonus: Rakesh Bedi, riding high on the massive success of Dhurandhar 2, has responded to reports claiming he received a Rs

Kerala Assembly polls: IUML legislator Abdul Hameed slams Congress over CM debate

IUML Malappuram district general secretary P. Abdul Hameed, MLA, warns such talks could disappoint UDF supporters in Kerala

EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

Economists had said Ukraine would start to run out of money by June if the EU loan was not disbursed by then

AP CM N Chandrababu Naidu Biopic On Cards

The makers are mounting the film on a grand scale, with a large ensemble cast and a team of experienced technicians

IKS Health Announces Agreement to Acquire Trubridge to Strengthen Access to Rural and Community-Based Healthcare

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NEET UG 2026: NTA lists prohibited items, warns candidates of disqualification

NEET UG 2026 aspirants, mark your calendars for May 3rd! The NTA has issued strict exam day guidelines, prohibiting items like mobile phones, cal

China's DeepSeek Releases Long-Awaited New AI Model

The AI race has intensified the rivalry between China and the United States, and the White House on Thursday accused Chinese entities of a massiv

A Shift Towards Experiential Education in Schools with CognoSpace

Anga, Banga, Kalinga will have BJP governments next month: Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said a Bengal-born and Bengali-speaking person will be the Chief Minister of West Bengal when the BJP comes to power

No Court Can Force Minor To Carry Pregnancy Against Her Will : SC

SC bench said the choice of the pregnant woman is relevant rather than that of the child to be born.

Pakistan repays $3.45 billion loan to UAE

The UAE had asked for the immediate return of the funds in the wake of the recent situation in West Asia following the U.S.-Israel war on Iran

No coaching. Just AI prep helped him crack state civil services exam

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Sajjan Kumar in 1984 Sikh Riots Case

New Delhi, April 24: Sajjan Kumar, a Congress leader convicted for his role in the 1984 Sikh riots, has faced a significant setback as the Suprem

Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: Its about money and not politics

West Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to connect w

Pakistan repays USD 3.45 billion loan to UAE

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: Pakistan has returned the total USD 3.45 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, the countrys central bank said F

Salman Khan, Nayantharas untitled action film to release on Eid 2027

MUMBAI, Apr 24: Superstar Salman Khan on Friday announced that his upcoming action film with filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally will be released on Eid

Chinese foreign minister and Thai Prime Minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

BANGKOK, Apr 24: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailands Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthenin

UN Official Commends Indias Anti-Terrorism Efforts During Meeting with C.B. George

New York, April 24: Indias Secretary of External Affairs (West), C.B. George, met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and subsequently wit

'Will win 110 seats in phase-1': Amit Shah predicts BJP sweep after record turnout in Bengal polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the high voter turnout in the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections signals a desire for ch

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NoBroker Interiors Experience Centres: Redefining Home Design for Indian Homeowners

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Tejashwi Yadav Critiques Bihar Government in Assembly Session

Patna, April 24: In a special session of the Bihar Assembly, Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary faced sharp criticism from opposition leader Tejashw

Middle East crisis to keep LNG markets 'tight' till 2027: IEA

Global LNG markets face tightness until 2027. Middle East conflict disrupts supply and delays new capacity. Shipping disruptions have removed nea

Net FDI jumps to 45-month high in February 2026, breaking six-month negative streak

Gross FDI in February 2026, or the total amount of money coming in as direct investment, grew 61.6% to a seven-month high of nearly $9 billion

Policeman on poll duty dies of cardiac arrest in Salem

After the completion of polling around 7.30 p.m., while the EVMs were being packed to be sent to a counting centre, SSI Kannadasan, who was monit

'Cant change orders every day': SC refuses to hear pleas of poll staff excluded from voter rolls in Bengal

The Supreme Court has directed officials deputed for election duty in West Bengal to approach the appellate tribunal regarding their exclusion fr

Former Army Chief Gen Naravanes new book launched, check what it is about and what he said after the launch

Former Army Chief General MM Naravane has released a new book, 'The Curious and the Classified'. The book explores military myths and mysteries.

Rupee's valuation sinks to over-a-decade low, bruised by Iran war, portfolio outflows

Despite the extent of the rupees undervaluation, analysts see little near-term scope for a recovery

Telangana RTC Employees Strike Continues Amid Government Negotiations

Hyderabad, April 24: The strike by employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (RTC) entered its third day, causing significant d

How this Kerala boy helped put Indias space dreams on global map & earned rare 'triple Padma': All About the star who helped ISRO chase Moon

Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, the Kerala-born scientist who became one of the key architects of Indias space programme, rose from humble beginnings

In West Bengal, PM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly river in Kolkata

OnePlus Nord 6 Review | Performance focused, future-ready smartphone

OnePlus Nord 6 has an upgraded processor, unthinkable battery life, a flagship look, and several more upgrades

Amaravati to be Developed as Major Economic Hub, Growth Engine: Naidu

The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate infrastructure development in the capital region, including construction of an iconic bridg

Piyush Hazarika Welcomes Guwahati High Courts Decision Against Pawan Khera

Mumbai, April 24: Minister Piyush Hazarika expressed his satisfaction following the Guwahati High Courts rejection of senior Congress leader Pawa

NIA Attaches Plot Belonging To Terror Accused In J&Ks Budgam

SRINAGAR, Apr 24: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday attached a plot of land belonging to a terror accused in Budgam district of J

SC directs Uttar Pradesh DGP to form SIT to probe minor's rape & murder in Ghaziabad

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to form a special investigation team. This team will probe the tragic

Column | Top books to read this month: April 2026

Romance, satire and family drama, mixed in with the uncanny and unpredictable

Indian Government Allocates 7,981 Crores to Over 7.5 Million Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries

New Delhi, April 24: The Indian government has announced the disbursement of 7,981.47 crores to over 7.5 million Scheduled Caste (SC) beneficiari

ISC Class 12 Results 2026 Date: Check expected release timeline at results.cisce.org; check how to download steps and more

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is expected to announce ISC (Class 12) and ICSE (Class 10) results by the last

WebQoof Recap: False Claims Around CRPF in West Bengal, PM Modi and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Infosys To Hire 20,000 Freshers Till 2027: CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka

Infosys Q4 net profit rises 20.8 pc to Rs 8,501 crore.

HC rejects Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CM's wife

The Gauhati High Court has rejected Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition. This is in connection with allegations made against

PM Modi Addresses Massive Rally in Panihati Amidst Scorching Heat

Kolkata, April 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large rally at the Amaravati Ground in Panihati on Friday. The BJP workers and local

High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami wraps UK assignment

LONDON, Apr 24: Vikram Doraiswami wrapped his tenure as Indias High Commissioner to the UK this week to head over to Beijing, where he will take

US soldier allegedly made $400k betting on Maduro raid

Prosecutors say the soldier used classified information of the Maduro operation to place winning bets on Polymarket. The case comes amid other in

Hyderabad: Tea Adulteration Racket Busted, 10 Held, 3,000 Kg Seized

Investigation revealed that the accused were mixing synthetic food colours, jaggery juice, and used and expired tea powder to enhance appearance

Islamabad remains shut for heavy traffic amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD, Apr 24: Pakistans capital Islamabad continues to remain closed for heavy traffic on Friday as authorities await the possible visit of

Riots 2020: HC dismisses Delhi Police appeal against bail to Ishrat Jahan

The Delhi High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to grant bail to former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan in connection with the 2020 Del

Sanju Samsons Century Shines in IPL 2026 Match Against MI: Harbhajan Singh Praises Performance

Mumbai, April 24: In an exciting clash at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, the Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) i

What is Europe's plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz?

France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Questions remain a

Amit Shah Claims BJP Will Form Government in Bengal, Predicts Victory in 110 Out of 152 Seats

Kolkata, April 24: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form a government in West Bengal fo

Gunmen kill Congress leaders son, injure another at his home in Chhattisgarh

The Congress leaders son Aayush Kashyap (19), who sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest, died on the spot, while his younger brother Ashutosh

Activist Gurjeet Khalsa Brought Down From BSNL Tower In Patiala After 18 Months; Says We Have Won

SAMANA (PATIALA), Apr 24: Activist Gurjeet Singh Khalsa, who had been sitting atop a 400-foot BSNL tower for about 560 days demanding stricter la

Filing Income Tax Return? These Mistakes May Attract 200% Penalty

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Tension Grips Narsampet as RTC Drivers Death Sparks Protest, Ex-MLA Detained

Workers attempt to take Shankar Gouds body to depot; scuffle breaks out with police in Mutthojipet

'Conducting Polls But Can't Vote': 65 Election Duty Officers Deleted From Bengal SIR List

Sixty-five election duty officers approached the Supreme Court today, saying they themselves are not in the SIR list in Bengal

Keralas Heatwave: Chief Minister Calls for Self-Lockdown Amid Rising Temperatures

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24: In response to ongoing heatwave warnings across Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged citizens to obser

Go To Gym. Do You Have Boyfriend? Survivor Recalls Harassment At TCS Office

The TCS employee has alleged sexual harassment and mental torture by Shahrukh Qureshi and Raza Memon, two of the seven accused arrested in the ca

SC refers to another bench plea of AgustaWestland middleman James plea for release from jail

NEW DELHI, Apr 24: The Supreme Court on Friday referred to another bench a plea of alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the Rs 3,600-crore

BYD car discounts show Chinas EV price war is getting worse

China's car market faces fierce price competition. BYD and rivals are increasing discounts despite government calls to stop. This intense rivalry

Gunmen kill Congress leader Sammelal Kashyap's son, injure another at his home in Chhattisgarh

A shocking incident unfolded in Janjgir-Champa district where three masked assailants attacked the home of a Congress leader. They opened fire on

Supreme Court refers to another bench plea of AgustaWestland middleman James' plea for release from jail

The Supreme Court has sent Christian Michel's plea for release from jail to a new bench. Michel is involved in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper sc

Raaka Has a Universal Theme, Reveals Writer Rathna Kumar

Raaka is expected to rely heavily on CGI and VFX, with early glimpses hinting at a beast-like avatar for Allu Arjun.

Pakistan military kills 22 in northwest clashes, child dead in crossfire

A joint military operation was conducted by security forces and law enforcement agencies that resulted in intense exchange of fire in which the m

Activist Gurjeet Khalsa brought down from BSNL tower in Patiala after 560 days

Mr. Khalsa decided to come down after the Punjab government recently notified the anti-sacrilege law the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar

Nukkad Naatak: How street theatre and social media helped this indie film stand out

Tanmaya Shekhars debut film uses street theatre to examine activism, privilege and the realities of child labour

BRS Leader Manne Krishank Arrested Over Assault Allegations

Hyderabad, April 24: Telangana police have arrested Manne Krishank, the social media coordinator for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), following

HC rejects Pawan Kheras anticipatory bail plea over allegations against Assam CMs wife

Guwahati, Apr 24: The Gauhati High Court on Friday rejected an anticipatory bail petition of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with his a

NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Most Diverse Organic Molecules On Mars, Raising Hopes Of Ancient Life

Scientists say these findings will help guide future missions to Mars and other planets.

CBSE Class 12th Results Date and Time: Check expected release timeline at results.cbse.nic.in; check steps to download scorecard and more

CBSE Class 12 results for 2026 are anticipated by the end of April, with official confirmation pending. Approximately 18-19 lakh students appeare

Political Turmoil Within Congress Ahead of Kerala Election Results

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24: Political activity has intensified in Kerala ahead of the election results. However, this time the competition is n

Telangana police seek details of Telugu Scribe account under UAPA provisions

West Bengal polls: EC orders suspension of Hingalganj OC over 'bias'

The Election Commission has ordered the suspension of Sandip Sarkar, the Officer-in-Charge of Hingalganj police station in North 24 Parganas. Thi

Daily Quiz: UNESCOs World Book Day and UN English Day

A quiz on the occasion of the UNESCOs World Book Day and UN English Day being observed on April 23

Pakistan tests Taimur anti-ship missile with 600-km range: How it could be part of PAFs plan to target Indian Navy ships

Pakistan has successfully test-fired its Taimoor air-launched cruise missile. This indigenous weapon can strike enemy ships from up to 600 kilome

Was Bengal's 92.8% Voter Turnout Shaped By 90.8 Lakh Voter Purge?

Complaint Filed Against Woman Who Confronted BJP Minister Over Traffic Jam During Mumbai Rally

The incident occurred in the upscale Worli area on Tuesday during a rally organised by the BJP to target opposition parties over the defeat of th