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Life feels impossible without a partner: Widow of 'ponywallah' killed in Pahalgam terror attack

I was married to Adil for six years. He was the sole earning member of the family and took full responsibility for our 4-5 member household. Since his death, life has been hard, says Gulnaz Akhtar

21 Apr 2026 2:25 pm
Will get justice when country becomes terrorism-free: family of Pahalgam attack victim recalls horrors of April 22

Pragati Jagdale, wife of the late Santosh Jagdale, recalled the horrors of April 22, 2025, when Pakistan-backed terrorists entered a village of Pahalgam and killed 26 individuals

21 Apr 2026 2:25 pm
Marginal drop in Telanganas maximum temperatures on April 20; highest of 43.4 in Mancherial

Thunderstorms were predicted in 11 Telangana districts, according to a forecast valid till 4.00 p.m. on April 21, 2026

21 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Heavy vehicles barred on NH-948 ghat stretch for poll logistics in Erode

As heavily loaded vehicles frequently break down along the ghat road, causing traffic disruptions, the movement of such vehicles has been restricted from April 22 to April 24.

21 Apr 2026 2:21 pm
Tamil Nadu election: Stones pelted at NTK candidate in Ennore

A minor boy has been detained relating to the incident

21 Apr 2026 2:10 pm
Six Andhra Ministers in Singapore to study urban governance under Swarna Andhra Vision 2047

The delegation, on a tour from April 21 to 27, will study the city-states administrative systems and take part in a training programme under an agreement with the Singapore government and the World Bank

21 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
BJP to resolve decades-old Gorkha issue within 6 months of forming government in Bengal: Shah

Within six months of the BJP forming the government in West Bengal, every Gorkha will have a smile on his face. We will find such a solution to the Gorkha issue that Gorkhas can live in peace, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

21 Apr 2026 2:03 pm
Whats the difference between a double engine and a single engine sarkar? Chandrababu Naidu explains

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, campaigning in Chennai for the NDA ahead of the April 23 Assembly election, criticised the DMK over law and order and civic infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. He claimed that urban roads had not kept pace with growth and pitched the double engine government model, saying it would ensure faster development with stronger Centre-State coordination and funding.

21 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Kerala polls: After Perambra row, Election Commission orders strongrooms not to be opened before counting day

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar issues direction after reports of a strongroom storing EVMs in Perambra constituency in Kozhikode being opened on Monday, and reported plans to open another one in Nenmara constituency in Palakkad

21 Apr 2026 1:58 pm
A plan of change: On Bihar politics and the BJP | The Hindu Editorial

The BJP achieved its aim of leading Bihar after a long waiting game

21 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
Jailer 2: Nelson-Rajinikanth film wrapped up

Starring the iconic Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster will have music from Anirudh Ravichandran

21 Apr 2026 1:49 pm
Noted writer Madhu Kishwar booked for misleading social media post

Ms. Kishwar, in a social media post, said a team of Chandigarh police had visited her late Monday night to serve her notice regarding the FIR registered against her

21 Apr 2026 1:49 pm
MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck off Kerala: Tamil Nadu seeks 1,041.8-crore compensation for pollution impact, Union Ministry tells NGT

NGT Principal Bench asks Ministry to submit details of States and Union Territories that may have suffered environmental damage owing to the shipwreck after it took suo motu cognisance of a report in The Hindu

21 Apr 2026 1:45 pm
MGNREGA implementation has weakened under TDP-led NDA government, says Jagan

The YSRCP chief, citing the schemes data, says the approved labour budget, person-days and household completions have fallen over the past two years

21 Apr 2026 1:38 pm
Only double engine government can bring bullet speed growth to Tamil Nadu: Chandrababu Naidu

Comparing Chennai with other cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, Mr. Naidu said the growth of Chennai had stagnated. According to him, the present facilities at Chennai airport are no match for those available at the Bengaluru and Hyderabad airports.

21 Apr 2026 1:36 pm
Watch: UK PM Keir Starmer under fire over Peter Mandelson security scandal

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces backlash over appointing Peter Mandelson despite failed clearance by UK Security Vetting

21 Apr 2026 1:35 pm
Canada court sentences killer of Ghaziabad student Kartik Vasudev to life imprisonment

The Superior Court of Toronto, presided over by Justice Jane Kelly, on Monday found Richard Edwin guilty on two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of two strangers on April 7 and April 9, 2022

21 Apr 2026 1:22 pm
Andhra Pradesh to spend 30 crore on canal, tank revival in Srikakulam under Jaladhara

The work will cover silt removal, bund strengthening and tank-to-tank flow, and is expected to irrigate about 30,000 acres

21 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Police search for poisoned baby food in Austria in extortion scheme

Laboratory tests on the five tampered jars recovered confirmed the presence of rat poison, police said

21 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
John Ternus: Apples quiet architect

Under his leadership, the Mac became more powerful and more popular than at any point in its four-decade history, capped by the recent introduction of the MacBook Neo

21 Apr 2026 1:16 pm
India seizes suspected fake Mounjaro pens, says raw materials sourced from Alibaba

The pens were not stored under proper temperature conditions and showed differences in font sizes and other label details compared with the original product, which raised suspicion that they were counterfeit

21 Apr 2026 1:16 pm
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel film gets new release date; makers set to reveal first glimpse

Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, NTR Arts and T-Series, the highly-anticipated pan-Indian movie is reportedly titled Dragon

21 Apr 2026 1:04 pm
Cuddalore-Puducherry administrations hold inter-State coordination meeting ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.

21 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Congress slams PM Modi on women's quota, recalls Rahul's 2018 letter

The Opposition party had also demanded that the Centre immediately implement the women's quota on the existing Lok Sabha strength by bringing a Bill in Parliament's Monsoon Session or May-end.

21 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Shivamogga Rangayana adapts Bolwars magnum opus Swatantryada Ota for theatre

Karnataka government earmarked 1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwars novel

21 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Students will have to be given only marks for SSLC third language for this year: Karnataka High Court

Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC

21 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Delhi HC directs expeditious decision on visa plea by Moin Qureshi's daughter

The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centres decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status

21 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
South Korea's Lee says claim that Minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean media have reported the U.S. has stopped sharing some intelligence on North Korea, partly because Unification Minister Chung Dong-young spoke publicly about a previously unconfirmed uranium enrichment facility in the country

21 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Higher the alcohol content in your drink, more you will pay in Karnataka

Karnataka moves towards a new Alcohol in Beverage (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation

21 Apr 2026 12:49 pm
Like to criticise movies? Now make one: How Big Pitchure works

New pan-India reality show, Big Pitchure aims to transform viewers into the key decision-makers behind a pan-India feature film

21 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
German Gurdwara violence: Brawl breaks out over management and financial disputes

The clash occurred on April 19, prompting a massive security response after footage emerged on social media platforms depicting scenes of significant unrest within the premises

21 Apr 2026 12:34 pm
Census 2027: Door-to-door survey begins in New Delhi

Moving through narrow lanes lined with closely packed homes, the enumerators were met mostly by women, many of whom chose to respond from behind curtains

21 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
Watch: Mohan Bhagwat: Anyone knowing Sanskrit can pick up any local language faster

Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the Indias diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the countrys civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.

21 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
Gujarat cops bust inter-state child trafficking racket, kingpin held in Telangana

The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi

21 Apr 2026 12:19 pm
Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Gopalrao Patil passes away

He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000

21 Apr 2026 12:18 pm
Life after prostate removal: what patients should know before surgery

Regular screenings, early treatment and a well-organised post-surgery plan can help patients recover quickly and resume daily activities with ease

21 Apr 2026 12:13 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: On final day of campaign, Vijay says he wont yield to anti-people fascist forces

In a statement addressing the people of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Vijay alleged that from the very day he entered politics, the DMK and the BJP had been exerting enormous pressure on him.

21 Apr 2026 12:13 pm