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Mamata working for infiltrators, election a battle to save Bengals identity: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said resentment against the Trinamool government has spread across communities and regions of West Bengal

19 Apr 2026 5:25 pm
Kannur Dental College denies allegations of caste bias behind students death, blames it on loan harassment

Misleading and unhealthy narrative are being circulated in sections of the media in connection with the death of R.L. Nithin Raj, a first-year student of Kannur Dental College in Anjarakandy, says college management

19 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: In Vikravandi constituency, DMK and PMK to lock horns again

The constituency consists of Vanniyars, Dalits, religious minorities and caste equations, like in other constituencies in Villupuram district, play a significant role in the final outcome here. Though the constituency has a strong presence of Vanniyars, the PMK has never won from here

19 Apr 2026 5:16 pm
Power demand record resets again in Kerala, Minister calls for judicious electricity use

Daily consumption stands at 117.15 million units and peak demand at 6,033 megawatts on April 18

19 Apr 2026 5:16 pm
Politics is about seizing the moment, no permanent friends or foes: DMDK Virudhunagar candidate

Vijaya Prabhakaran said the decision to go with the DMK was taken because the party rank and file wanted it

19 Apr 2026 5:09 pm
Third language row: Demand for clarification from Karnataka Education Department

Lack of clarity during the ongoing academic years examination period has pushed lakhs of students into mental stress and uncertainty, educationist Shabbir Mustafa said

19 Apr 2026 4:58 pm
Minister launches PM Surya Ghar Utsav in Banganapalle

Through this initiative, SC and ST beneficiaries are being provided the opportunity to install solar panels with a full 100% subsidy, the Minister for Roads and Buildings said

19 Apr 2026 4:54 pm
No one could ever call me anti-women: Tharoor shares details of conversation with Rijiju

The Congress MP also said women are by far the better half of the species 'Humans 2.0' and deserve representation in Parliament and in every institution

19 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Tech diaspora in U.S. marks 75 years of IIT amid concerns over AI, immigration curbs

IIT alumni in U.S. says if the country continues to suppress talent through unfavourable immigration policies, the brain drain could reverse its flow, favouring Europe and Indias own burgeoning hubs

19 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
Bus falls into gorge in Rajasthan's Ajmer; two killed, 31 injured

The accident took place a little ahead of Sanjhisar when the bus veered off the main road and fell into the gorge

19 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
Consecration ceremony begins for Indias first Saivite shrine

According to the ASI, the temple dates back to the period between the 2nd and 3rd centuries B.C., as confirmed by excavations within the shrine that uncovered the square rail and the Manusha Linga

19 Apr 2026 4:44 pm
Watch: Iran shuts Hormuz again, warns ships will be targeted

Tensions have escalated once again as Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz and warned that vessels attempting to pass through could be targeted.

19 Apr 2026 4:33 pm
The Hindu NiE schools excel in CBSE results in Bengaluru

The topper was Chinmayee A.V. with 99% andsecondtopper was Abhijit S. Kamateiyh98.6% in JSS Public School

19 Apr 2026 4:25 pm
Eight-year-old dies after snakebite while asleep at home in Keralas Thrissur; brother critical

It is suspected that the snake may have entered the house seeking relief from the intense heat outside and remained unnoticed as it hid beneath the pillow

19 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Thieves loot passengers in Bengaluru-Narsapur special train

The GRP, RPF and the Law and Order police launched a hunt to nab the thieves, said Senior Divisional Security Commissioner Shanmuga Vadivel

19 Apr 2026 4:20 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CEO flags off marathon for awareness

About 3,000 people took part in the event aimed at creating awareness to ensure a 100% polling percentage in the April 23 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu

19 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
Total value of election-related seizures in Villupuram district reach 89.48 lakh

While conducting vehicle checks, the teams had been seizing cash found carried without valid documents at various places in seven Assembly constituencies across Villupuram

19 Apr 2026 4:12 pm
One arrested for hurling a glass bottle at the convoy of TVK candidate in Saidapet

Sampath, a car mechanic, hurled an empty liquor bottle at TVK members when the partys Saidapet candidate Arul Prakasam was canvassing votes in the locality

19 Apr 2026 4:07 pm
Womens Bill being used to dilute southern representation, says Kanimozhi

Campaigning for M. H. Jawahirullah, candidate of the DMK-led alliance from Nagapattinam, she addressed voters near Nellukadai Mariamman Temple and sought support for the alliance

19 Apr 2026 4:00 pm
DMKs defeat of Womens Reservation Bill akin to foeticide, says PMK president Anbumani

There is no connection between population and the Delimitation exercise, said the PMK chief

19 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
DMK and its allies shattered womens dreams, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The DMK alliance does not want to give reservation for women, the AIADMK general secreatary Palaniswami charged

19 Apr 2026 3:55 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 13 Telangana districts on April 20

Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky

19 Apr 2026 3:47 pm
Iran says final deal still far off as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

A two-week ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) unless it is renewed

19 Apr 2026 3:47 pm
Operating nuclear plants was lifetime committment: Experts

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, is to help India raise its installed nuclear power capacity from the existing 8.7 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047

19 Apr 2026 3:29 pm
A.P. records weakest MGNREGA performance since bifurcation; work, income, workforce shrink sharply

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households bore a substantial share of the income loss; together, they accounted for 484 crore, or about 40% of the total decline in wage expenditure

19 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals wins toss, opts to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders

The Royals have made a couple of changes with Shimron Hetmyer coming back into the side, replacing Lhuan-dre Pretorius while Brijesh Sharma steps in for Tushar Deshpande

19 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
Telangana CM Revanth meets Governor, seeking clearance of Kodandaram and Azharuddins nomination as MLCs

The names of Prof M. Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin, which had been approved earlier by the State Cabinet, remain pending with the Lok Bhavan since the last Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, who is now transferred to Maharashtra

19 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 24

Eight to ten individuals, including Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and plant head Devendra Patel, have been named in the FIR. If more persons are found responsible during the investigation, their names will be added, Sakti Superintendent of Police Prafull Thakur had said.

19 Apr 2026 3:03 pm
Jana Sena Party eyes expansion in Kerala

MLC Nagababu emphasised that though politics in Kerala might differ from that in A.P., the JSPs core ideologies remain the same regardless of region or language

19 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadu election 2026: DMK Minister-candidate Ma. Subramanian interview

Streamlining Kalaignar Kaappittu Thittam for better coverage, next phase of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, including cancer screening, are also on his list of things to do

19 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
All India Chess Federation aims to host World Chess Championship matches, says Verma

Verma said FIDE had initially been open to awarding the event to Tamil Nadu, with full backing from both the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and the State government

19 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Watch: Uthiramerur: Ancient democracy, modern struggles in Tamil Nadus key constituency

From the 10th-century Kudavolai system to todays electoral battleground, Uthiramerur reflects both democratic legacy and present-day challenges

19 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Naidu to anchor NDAs Tamil Nadu push with rallies and roadshows

N. Chandrababu Naidus visit is aimed at energising party cadre, strengthening voter engagement, and reinforcing the NDAs development-oriented narrative.

19 Apr 2026 2:41 pm
At least 404 candidates in Tamil Nadu have serious criminal cases against them: Report

Tamil Nadu Election Watch (TNEW) State coordinator P. Joseph Victor Raj released the report and it was received by Jayaram Venkatesan, State Coordinator of Arappor Iyakkam

19 Apr 2026 2:34 pm
Ajit Agarkar to continue as chairman of selectors as BCCI renews contract for one year

During his tenure, the committee has taken several tough calls, including overseeing the Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and gradually phasing out senior pacer Mohammed Shami from international cricket.

19 Apr 2026 2:14 pm
Andhra Minister NMD Farooq flags off final batch of Haj pilgrims from Vijayawada

The Minister conveyed his best wishes and expressed hope that their sacred journey to Mecca and Medina would be completed safely and successfully

19 Apr 2026 2:14 pm
Trinamool betrayed women, will be punished in West Bengal elections, says Modi

We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against womens empowerment, Mr. Modi said

19 Apr 2026 2:09 pm
IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatres dismissal set us back a little bit, says CSK batting coach Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey said he is happy with Dhonis batting at nets and had encouraging update on the former CSK captain

19 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Congress, DMK opposition to Womens Reservation Bill wont be tolerated: Amit Shah

Women have been denied crucial opportunities due to the actions of the Congress and the DMK, and such practices will not be tolerated, Amit Shah said

19 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
Actor Parthiban moves Madras High Court seeking no caste, no religion certificate

The actor says the Tamil Nadu government is sleeping over the matter despite an order passed by a Division Bench of the High Court on June 10, 2025

19 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Beef Season 2 review: Too many cooks, not enough meat on the bone

Lee Sung Jins sharp, simmering class feud has swelled into a crowded, overworked spread that loses the very bite that made Beef worth chewing on in the first place

19 Apr 2026 1:40 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Disappointed over confusion post bifurcation, Tirukkoyilur constituency electors feel neglected

Tirukkoyilur Assembly Constituency is witnessing a generational shift with sitting MLA and DMK strongman K. Ponmudi having been been denied seat and replaced by his son and former MP Gowtham Sigamani. For now, the DMK treads a tricky path of battling anti-incumbency while the AIADMK hopes to cash in on it

19 Apr 2026 1:26 pm
Punjab governor gives assent to anti-sacrilege Bill

The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes stricter punishments to deter incidents of 'beadbi' (sacrilege) and uphold the sanctity of the Guru Granth Sahib.

19 Apr 2026 1:25 pm
Telangana Heatwave: Ten districts exceed 44C; Kerameri hits 44.6C

The data from the Telangana Development Planning Society showed that 10 districts recorded temperatures exceeding 44C, while 13 districts experienced temperatures between 43C and 44C

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Soldier found dead in Jammu camp, investigation under way

The exact cause of death will be ascertained after the completion of the investigation, the officials said

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Student deaths in NIT Kurukshetra: CPI(M) MP Brittas seeks Education Minister's intervention

In his letter, John Brittas noted that four students have died at the institute between February and April this year

19 Apr 2026 1:24 pm