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Caste, Logistics, Digital Tools: How India Will Count 1.4 Billion People

More than 3 million officials, mostly school teachers, will physically visit every house, knock on every door and count every single person livin

Wasbir Hussain | Indias Opportunity Or Risk As Myanmar Mask Shifts?

For India, Myanmar remains a geopolitical hinge -- linking South Asia to Southeast Asia and forming the land bridge for its Act East policy

Northern Gujarat Postal Sector Achieves 25% Revenue Growth, Surpassing 246.79 Crores in FY 2025-26

Ahmedabad, April 17: The Northern Gujarat postal sector has reported a remarkable revenue growth of 25.07% for the fiscal year 2025-26, reaching

Pappu Yadav Criticizes Government on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Womens Reservation Bill, independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yada

Alliterative expression as the Dravidian movements political weapon

Alliterative slogans shaped Tamil Nadu politics, with leaders like Annadurai and Karunanidhi using them to connect with the masses and win suppor

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Cleanliness, safety, housing top agenda of many women candidates in Chennai

NTKsAyeshasays traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately inTriplicane; AIADMKs Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for womens safety an

NDA Leaders Affirm Public Trust in PM Modi Amidst Opposition Protests

New Delhi, April 17: As women across the nation openly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Womens Reservation Bill, the opposition creat

Allahabad HCdeclines to quash FIR against schoolgirls booked underU.P.s anti-conversion Act

Opposition Will Face Consequences Over Womens Reservation Bill: Rita Bahuguna Joshi

Prayagraj, April 17: Senior BJP leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi emphasized the urgency of the Womens Reservation Bill, stating that after years of wai

Labour-intensive sectors see steep fall in exports in March

The fiscal year 2026 brought a mixed bag for India's exports. On one hand, engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals excelled, driving

Tragic Road Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Lives of Four Women

Shivpuri, April 17: A devastating road accident occurred in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of four women and leaving over 22 o

ITIs in Delhi to be modernised to match industry standards, saysCMO

Kirloskar Brothers all pumped up to draw inspiration from nature

Rama Kirloskar, a leader at Kirloskar Brothers and Kirloskar Ebara Pumps, finds inspiration in nature for her business strategies. She believes a

Seed industry seeks policy support amid input cost increase

The turbulence in West Asia is starting to have a notable impact on India's seed industry, causing costs to soar. In response, companies are urgi

Delhi HC takes on record Kejriwals additional affidavit in judge recusal plea

FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruits

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium carbide

Sikkim MP Indra Hang Subba Advocates for Two Lok Sabha Seats in Parliament

New Delhi, April 17: In a late-night session of Parliament, the Nari Shakti Vandan Act was discussed. During this session, Dr. Indra Hang Subba,

US Says Lebanon Commits To Stopping Hezbollah Attacks On Israel

The US State Department said that the ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday entails a commitment by Beirut to prevent any Hezb

IBM 5150 changed personal computing forever: How the 44-year-old PC revolutionized the modern tech world

IBM first personal computer history: The IBM 5150 Personal Computer, launched in August 1981, revolutionized computing by making it accessible to

HC questions SRB approach in Priyadarshini Mattoo case convicts premature release plea

IPL 2026: Prabhsimran, Iyer, Arshdeep help PBKS continue unbeaten run, down MI by 7 wickets

Punjab Kings continued their winning streak by defeating Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. Half-centuries from Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iy

8th Pay Commission: Government staff seek Rs 69,000 minimum pay, DA merger proposal

Government employees are pushing for major changes in pay and pensions with the Eighth Central Pay Commission. They want a higher basic salary an

Owaisi Urges Government to Consider Minority and Southern States Interests

New Delhi, April 17: Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and a Member of Parliament, voiced con

Rajasthan: SDM and Two Employees Arrested in Bribery Case, 4 Lakh Cash Seized

Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) took significant action against corruption on Thursday, arresting Kajal Meena, the S

PanSTARRS comet: Rare celestial event set to light up skies heres how and when to watch

Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) is emerging as one of the most anticipated skywatching events of 2026. Discovered in September 2025 by Pan-STARRS, th

Metro 2039 Returns: Why is this the darkest Chapter yet for the iconic post-apocalyptic shooter series?

Metro 2039 is revealed as the next installment in the popular post-apocalyptic shooter series. Players return to the Moscow Metro tunnels. A new

Census 2027 gets under way, door-to-door survey up next

Exercise scheduled to continue until May 15; first phase focuses on gathering dataon housing conditions and access to basic amenities; each enume

AI Development in India Must Focus on Affordability and Efficiency, Says Bureau Official

New Delhi, April 17: Ravi Shankar Prajapati, Joint Director of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, emphasized on Thursday that Indias artificial int

Local Girl Harshita Verma Achieves 99.8% in CBSE Class 10 Exams

Kathua, April 17: Sixteen-year-old Harshita Verma from Gujjar Chak village, located just 500 meters to 1 kilometer from the India-Pakistan intern

Noida workers stir: Unrest hastens search for national floor wage rate

The move comes in the backdrop of the recent unrest in the NCR with factory workers demanding higher wages after the implementation of the labour

Amit Shah Refutes Oppositions Misleading Claims on Delimitation: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, April 17: Amidst the political uproar over the delimitation issue, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a sharp attack on th

Pakistans Role in Iran-U.S. Talks: More PR Than Reality, Report Claims

Stockholm, April 17: A recent report suggests that Pakistan played a significant role as a peace mediator during the Iran-U.S. talks held in Isla

ET Family Business Awards: Inox Air Products wins Emerging Titans category

Inox Air Products has been recognized in the Emerging Titans category for its revenue durability and expansion into clean energy. The joint ventu

DC Edit | Tri-colour On World Top Chess Tables

On Wednesday, Vaishali Rameshbabu turned the tables on a tight field to defeat Russias Kateryna Lagno in the final round and edged ahead of Bibis

Mirwaiz urges Centre to release Engineer Rashid, says MPs dad critical

Thermax: Putting best foot forward to help reduce carbon footprint

Thermax is leading the way in sustainable industrial growth. The company focuses on climate-aligned strategies and decarbonizing manufacturing. T

ACB Arrests ADE For Taking Bribe

The ACB Nalgonda Range unit registered the case against Saidulu after he was allegedly caught red-handed while demanding and accepting the money

'Had a very good talk': Trump on 40-min phone call with 'friend' PM Modi

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Advocates for Womens Representation in Parliament

Vadodara, April 17: Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi stated on Thursday that the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam aims to ensure 33% rese

NIA Seeks Custody of 12 Accused in Mothabari Violence Case

Kolkata, April 17: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested custody of 12 individuals among the 49 arrested in connection with the M

J&K Police file chargesheet against 10 accused part of doctors terror module

The accused formed a highly clandestine module, actively engaged in radicalisation, recruitment, and operational preparations for carrying out te

Edappadi Palaniswami will be punished for his betrayalon May 4: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

On the allegation of Palaniswami that DMK is speaking against womens reservation, Stalin says the matter is about delimitation, not reservation;

ET Family Business Awards: The great Indian family's a tradition, nurtured at home to take on the world

The ET's Family Business Awards jury convened to celebrate the significant role of family-owned enterprises in India's economy. Chaired by Preeth

PG First Year Student Dies By Suicide At OGH

Dr Naik was a native of Tallagadda thanda in Jadcherlas Korigala mandal. His hostel mate Dr Madhu disclosed that for the past few weeks Dr Naik w

India Strengthens Ties at Portugals Independence Day Celebration

New Delhi, April 17: Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Siby George represented India at the celebration of Portugals Independence Day and

Distribution of 8,000 gift coupons: DMK supporters booked

DMK supporters allegedly made door-to-door visits to distribute the gift coupons

Delhis Lieutenant Governor Reviews Fire Service Summer Action Plan

New Delhi, April 17: Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu conducted a review of the Delhi Fire Services Summer Action Plan on Thursday. The focus of t

Congress Suspends 5 MLAs Who Cross-Voted In Haryana Rajya Sabha Polls

The party's Disciplinary Committee had issued show-cause notices to the MLAs. Only two of the five MLAs appeared before the panel to submit their

Over 10 Lakh Travelled To India Since Start Of Middle East Tensions: Centre

The government continues to take necessary steps to ensure preparedness and smooth functioning across key sectors amid the evolving situation in

Two ophthalmologists win awards for educational films

Andhra Pradesh HC Questions Authority of PP to File Criminal Petition Against Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan

A single judge bench of Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao held a hearing here on Thursday on the matter and asked how the public prosecutor could f

DCC President Nagesh Reddy Questions MP Arvind Over Turmeric Board Claims

Addressing reporters at the Congress office, Nagesh Reddy said farmers continue to protest despite the formation of the board, questioning its ef

ED flags Rs 11,600 crore 'proceeds of crime' in RHFL, RCFL probe

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged over 11,600 crore as proceeds of crime in a money laundering probe involving Reliance Home Finance and Re

Congress Has Always Supported Womens Reservation: Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, April 17: Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, stated on Thursday that the Congress party has alw

Kia creates exclusive parking at Rajinikanths tribute event

LPG autorickshaws wait in queues as fuel outlets go dry

Two held for sexual assault on minor boys

Lokesh Pushes for Infra Upgrade, Enrolment Drive in Schools

Lokesh directed the departments to pool funds and complete the works at the earliest, while identifying schools without permanent buildings in ag

Cases filed in Madras High Court regarding Vijay and Tamilisai Soundararajans assets

Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chi

Madhya Pradesh Police Mandates Written Justification for Arrests

Bhopal, April 17: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the rights of arrested individuals, the Madhya Pradesh Police has implemented a ne

ET Family Business Awards: Muthoot FinCorp's journey from a modest Kerala based player to a national giant

Muthoot FinCorp, a family business with roots tracing back to 1887, has evolved into a nationwide financial services player, earning the ET Famil

South African Opposition Leader Julius Malema Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Weapons Charges

Cape Town, April 17: South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for weapons-related offenses. Malem

2026 tax refund investing: Top 5 blue-chip stocks like Apple and Walmart to grow your money fast

Tax refunds in 2026 may be higher due to new rules like the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Instead of spending, people can invest in strong stocks f

CM Pushes for 15% Growth With Micro-Macro Planning

CM urges micro-macro planning to meet Andhra Pradesh GSDP targets

Irfan Khans Heartwarming Gesture for His Wife Amid Illness

Mumbai, April 17: The legendary actor Irfan Khan may no longer be with us, but his memories continue to resonate in the hearts of many. His son,

Punjab Kings Make History with Victory Over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 17: Punjab Kings (PBKS) achieved a historic milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by 7

Dad Plots to Kill Two Minor Children for 20 Guntas of Land

Villagers expressed immense relief, noting that if the hired man's last-minute change of heart had not happened, a terrible tragedy would have st

Govt. Asked To Modify Fire Safety Rules For Low-budget Institutions

The All India Muslim Educational Society and the Confederation of Minority Institutions submitted a set of recommendations, asking the government

Residents demand boost for small industries and water supply for agriculture in Jolarpet

As per estimates, around 40,000 persons, mostly women, were directly engaged in 550 clusters of incense stick-making units

Robbers Gag Employee, Loot Over Rs 1 Lakh From Office In Jalandhar

CCTV footage capturing the incident has surfaced, and one of the suspects has been identified as Gurdeep.

ET Family Business Awards: Adding AI-care to the practice of good health

Apollo Hospitals, India's largest healthcare network, is strategically embracing technology-led healthcare, focusing on digital integration, AI,

The leap to becoming the best in the world

The 20-year-old Ayush Shettys run to the Badminton Asia Championships title clash on the back of victories over three top-10 players points to a

Ikra Hasan Raises Concerns Over Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: Samajwadi Party MP Ikra Hasan has raised serious questions regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Act and the governments approach

Irans Drones Used Against Themselves: Insights from Admiral Bradley Cooper

Washington, April 17: The United States has reported a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies

T.N. Assembly election: Tiruchi woman ends life after alleged assault over distribution of gifts; six arrested

Sail to Papikondalu: Call to Allow Tourists Through Polavaram Project to Gandi Pochamma Boat Point

If tourists are allowed to pass through the Polavaram project, the distance will be around 47 km

Persian Proverb of the Day: 'Musk is recognized by its own scent, not by what a seller claims'A timeless proverb that teaches a genuine lesson

A Persian proverb teaches that genuine value is recognized by its own merit, not by what others say. This timeless wisdom highlights that actions

SC says people can't be compelled to vote; rejects PIL

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea to penalize citizens who do not vote. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant found the idea impractical an

New Sensor Tracks Insulin and Dopamine Together in Real Time

The study was conducted at the MEMS, Microfluidics and Nanoelectronics Lab at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad campus and has been published in the IEEE Se

MPs of Left parties question delimitation, back womens reservation

The Union government is committing an injustice towards States that have performed well in population control, Left parties say

BJP Files Complaint Against TMC Over AI-Generated Content Targeting Modi and Shah

Kolkata, April 17: The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reached out to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday. Th

Arshdeep Singh Credits Ricky Ponting for Stellar Performance in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 17: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) continue their winning streak in IPL 2026. Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS defeated the Mumba

High Court dismisses Karti Chidambarams writ for speedy disposal of plea to de-freeze salary account

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Surender refuse to issue any such direction to the National Company Law Tribunal

Europe Has 6 Weeks Or So Of Jet Fuel Left Warns Energy Agency Head

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called he largest energy crisis we have eve

Akhilesh Yadav's 'Saas-Bahu' Jibe Draws Smriti Irani's 'Inheritor' Retort

Akhilesh Yadav had also accused the BJP of reducing women to slogans (nari ko naara) and questioned how the party was treating its women leaders.

South's LS seats, political weight to rise: Govt

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured southern states their representation will rise with Lok Sabha expansion to 816 seats. He stated Karnataka,

BIS organises programme on safety standards for toys

SC dismisses contempt plea on asset disclosure

The Supreme Court has dismissed a contempt plea against the central government. The plea alleged the government failed to enforce its 2018 direct

Telangana Records Seasons First 44C Heatwave

IMD has forecast that the current spell is expected to continue for the next two to three days, with daytime temperatures remaining high and even

Global War, Local Collapse: Madhya Pradesh's Soy Economy Takes Direct Hit

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has disrupted critical shipping routes, triggering a chain reaction that is now crippling India's soybean meal