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A single successful cyberattack could disrupt markets at national scale, erase wealth, shake public confidence: FM

AI-led tools are making cyberattacks faster, more adaptive, scalable, and in some cases more autonomous in execution, Finance Minister said

25 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Crime scene recreation underway in IRS daughter's rape-murder case; potency test conducted

Access to the house has been cordoned off, and heavy security has been deployed in and around the premises

25 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
Gujarat CM appeals for 100% voter turnout in local body polls

He urged voters to encourage family members, friends and neighbours to participate and pledge 100% turnout

25 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Bengaluru H5N1 outbreak: No human cases detected after 10-day surveillance

Surveillance was carried out across 22 villages within a 10 km radius, covering a population of 28,172. Multiple rounds of field visits and sanitation measures were undertaken during the 10-day period in accordance with protocol.

25 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Summer rain likely in Kerala from April 27; yellow alert for four districts

The summer rain will gain strength in the State from April 27, and the meteorological agency issued a yellow alert warning of rains in the range of 64.4 mm-115.5 mm in 24 hours in districts like Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kannur, and Kasaragod on April 29

25 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Vilambaram ritual opens up Thrissur Pooram under the shadow of fireworks tragedy

TheVilambaramritual began in the morning with the ceremonial procession fromNeythalakkavuBhagavathy Temple

25 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Inter-State drug syndicate busted in Delhi, 3 traffickers arrested

All the arrested accused functioned as suppliers, with two based in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur and another in Delhi

25 Apr 2026 3:59 pm
Election Commission completes post-poll scrutiny in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal; no re-polls ordered

The verification exercise was conducted on April 24 across all 152 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, in the presence of general observers and candidates or their representatives

25 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
IMD issues heatwave advisories as temperatures soar

Hot and humid conditions are expected over coastal and eastern regions, while warm night conditions are likely in parts of north India

25 Apr 2026 3:52 pm
Hibi Eden quits as KPCC Digital Media Cell chief

Hibi Eden submitted a letter conveying his decision to relinquish the post to KPCC chief Sunny Joseph on April 14

25 Apr 2026 3:46 pm
Woman injured after country-made gun accidentally goes off in Namakkal

The gun, which was been used to hunt animals, accidentally went off when her son was cleaning it

25 Apr 2026 3:28 pm
IPL 2026: Delhi capitals opt to bat against Punjab Kings

Delhi Capitals are unchanged from their previous outing and so are Punjab Kings, who are perched atop with five wins from six matches

25 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
Son surrenders after allegedly slitting mothers throat in Kelakam

Geethamma, who was killed, was a member of the Mahila Morcha District Committee

25 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
Girls outshine boys in Uttarakhand board exams; pass percentage rises for class 10 and 12

The dedication of our teachers and students is reflected in these improved figures, Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat said

25 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
After 32 days of indefinite strike, night food court vendors call off protest

The decision comes in after the officials from the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) visited the protest site and assured the vendors that their grievances would be addressed and their shops reopened within a month.

25 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Kavitha launches Telangana Rashtra Sena, aims to shape Telanganas future

Supporters also raised slogans hailing her as CM (Chief Minister) and Telangana Tiger, adding to the charged atmosphere at the venue

25 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Railways announce special one-way train from Bengaluru to Dibrugarh via Vizag to ease rush

Over the East Coast Railway jurisdiction, the service will provide essential stoppages at Kottavalasa, Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Palasa, Brahmapur, Khurda Road, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Bhadrak.

25 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Cordon and search conducted as part of Op Vajraprahar in Anantapur

Police teams conducted extensive searches in identified hotspot areas and vehicles parked in various localities and residential colonies were inspected

25 Apr 2026 3:08 pm
Every Indian has stake in Bengal polls as infiltrators spilling over to other states: Himanta

He said that if the BJP was not voted to power in West Bengal, the State risked becoming an extension of Bangladesh due to unchecked infiltration

25 Apr 2026 3:07 pm
AAP no longer the same party, no one can work with Kejriwal, says Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal, who joined the BJP after defecting, praised the decisive and strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

25 Apr 2026 3:02 pm
1,000 days of Annavaasal: Erodes dusk meal mission feeds over 2.5 lakh people

Every evening between 6 p.m. and 6.30 p.m., volunteers serve idlis with kurma. Depending on sponsors contributions, items such as chapati, tomato rice, fruits, biscuits, and eggs are also provided. On average, about 250 people are fed daily

25 Apr 2026 2:56 pm
WHO approves first malaria treatment for infants

The UN health agency says progress against malaria is being hampered by drug resistance, insecticide resistance, diagnostic failure and sharp reductions in foreign aid spending

25 Apr 2026 2:54 pm
No secret meeting took place with Uddhav Thackeray, says Devendra Fadnavis

A media house had claimed that Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray met on April 22, 2026, at midnight at the Chief Minister's official residence, 'Varsha', in Mumbai

25 Apr 2026 2:50 pm
Judith Leiber Couture brings crystals and whimsy to Delhi with their new store

At The Chanakya in New Delhi, the brand launches its new retail store with their iconic minaudires

25 Apr 2026 2:39 pm
Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN

Besides reaching those children, the agencies said the drive had also improved immunisation programmes, making them better equipped to identify older children who were not on the system, having missed earlier doses

25 Apr 2026 2:36 pm
Watch: Rajasthan Royals need Riyan Parag to start scoring soon | IPL Show 2026

Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan reviews the IPL match between RCB and Gujarat Titans, whicht turned out to be a facile win for RCB at home. He looks ahead to the Saturday double-header between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

25 Apr 2026 2:23 pm
AAP to write to Rajya Sabha chairman for defected MPs disqualification

Anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split or faction cannot happen in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. It does not carry any legal recognition, even if it's a two-thirds majority, Mr. Singh said

25 Apr 2026 2:23 pm
Scholarships: April 25, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

25 Apr 2026 2:13 pm
Why the thesis can no longer be the finish line

If doctoral research stops at writing and never reaches real-world application, can it truly claim to create impact?

25 Apr 2026 2:12 pm
Hyderabad chefs are going beyond biryani and championing Telugu micro-cuisines

Restaurateurs and chefs are spotlighting regional dishes, pushing for global recognition of Telugu food traditions

25 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehrans international airport for first time since conflict

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehrans international airport for the first time since the conflict with the U.S. and Israel began two months ago

25 Apr 2026 1:59 pm
25 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Karnataka internal quota: Cabinet clears sub-classification within 15% for Scheduled Castes

The matrix with provides for 5.25% each to Category 1 and Category 2 and 4.5% to Category 3; Chief Minister calls it a historic and unanimous decision of Cabinet

25 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
PM Modi calls Jadavpur University place of anarchy;Mamatadefends, calls it democracy in motion

Professors, academics, and civil society members express disappointment over PM Modis attack on the premium institute

25 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
Kochis historic Kokers Theatre set for demolition with an estimate of 19.54 lakh

The estimate has been prepared on the basis of a survey assessing demolition costs and the valuation of saleable debris

25 Apr 2026 1:45 pm
Watch: Impact of screen time on the mental health of adults and children

In todays digitally driven world, screen time has become an unavoidable part of daily life, for work, education, and leisure. While technology offers convenience and connectivity, excessive or unregulated use can have significant effects on mental health across age groups. This webinar explores how screen exposure influences emotional well-being, behaviour, sleep patterns, attention, and relationships in both adults and children.

25 Apr 2026 1:38 pm
Indias urban prototype moment

Delhis redevelopment projects are turning neighbourhoods into live sites to test how density can work

25 Apr 2026 1:37 pm
Iran executes man over 'mission' for Israel's spy agency

Erfan Kiani was hanged after his sentence was upheld by the country's Supreme Court, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.

25 Apr 2026 1:35 pm
Telangana: K. Kavitha unveils Telangana Rashtra Sena following BRS suspension

Former MP K. Kavitha has officially launched her political party, the Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), at an event on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

25 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Arvind Kejriwal used to lavish living, spent private money on Sheesh Mahal 2: Parvesh Verma

Addressing a press conference, Delhi Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said Mr. Kejriwal has become habituated to living lavishly

25 Apr 2026 12:54 pm
What is the big deal with pilates?

You would have heard of Zumba, HIIT, yoga and a dozen more exercise techniques, but have you heard of pilates? Why is it so popular now? Lets explore the history!

25 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Assam-born writer-actors film screened at international festival in Mexico

Rajdeep Choudhury is the writer and lead actor of A Teachers Gift directed by Artur Ribeiro of Portugal

25 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Thrissur Pooram: Railways to operate special trains to Thrissur from southern Kerala

In view of Thrissur Pooram, the unreserved MEMU special trains will be operated between Kollam Junction and Thrissur on April 26 to ensure convenient travel for passengers, says release issued by railways

25 Apr 2026 12:47 pm
Australia and New Zealand gather in Turkiye to commemorate WWI battle

The hour-long event included mournful hymns, prayers and the laying of wreaths by the participants, which included representatives from many countries around the world

25 Apr 2026 12:41 pm
Michael movie review: An opaque look at the man in the mirror

By ending the biopic with Bad, Antoine Fuqua delivers a disappointing look at the life of the King of Pop, revealing little about the person behind the explosive music and electric dance numbers, who is brilliantly brought to life by Jaafar Jackson

25 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Allahabad HC raps U.P. police for disturbing trend of harassing young couples

The bench directed the State DGP to take corrective steps to address practices where police chase young couples who have married out of their own will

25 Apr 2026 12:24 pm
First female Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Leo

The 63-year-old former nurse, who is married with two children, is the first woman to lead the mother church of the world's 85-million strong Anglican community

25 Apr 2026 12:21 pm