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'All-party meeting' on April 15 to discuss women's reservation: Kharge

Says there is a need for wide discussions on implementation of Women's Reservation law given its broader national implications.

13 Apr 2026 5:23 pm
Press Club of India condemns attack on office of Assamese daily, seeks action against perpetrators

Criticises burning of hundreds of copies of the newspaper in Upper Assam by unidentified persons around April 9 polling day.

13 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
To be on electoral roll, to vote is a sentimental right, says Supreme Court

The act of voting is the biggest expression of nationality and patriotism, the EC departed from promise to leave voters in 2002 electoral roll untouched and the logical discrepancy category was unique to West Bengal, says apex court

13 Apr 2026 5:15 pm
Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked due to workers protests: Delhi Traffic Police

Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi), Delhi Traffic Police posted on X

13 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress, CPI(M) question delay in poll data publication

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan writes to Chief Election Commissioner of India, drawing his attention to the fact that there is inordinate delay in publishing the official data related to the Kerala Assembly Elections

13 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Do mental health labels hurt more than they help?

While labels sometimes bring assurance because they give a name to what individuals experience and make them feel like they are being validated, whether or not they are really inclusive and whether they help or hinder treatment is a questions that needs addressing

13 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
What happens to your muscles when you stop working out?

Musculature, strength, size, and endurance are maintained only so long as they are demanded. The moment that demand disappears, the physiological mechanisms that once built muscle now work towards energy conservation, initiating a gradual, though measurable, decline

13 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
Rupee weakens by 56 paise to settle at 93.39 against U.S. dollar

According to forex analysts, uncertainties over the opening of Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. announcement to blockade Iranian ports further intensified withdrawal for foreign capital from domestic equities, weakening the Indian currency.

13 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trumps ire

13 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
Judges, doctors, and bureaucrats discuss suicide prevention methodologies in Chennai

Institute of Applied Therapeutics had organised the closed-door roundtable in Chennai to enable a candid exchange of thoughts

13 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
TECNO Drops CSK Stars Into a No-Network Fix and Flips the Script With POVA Curve 2

Dube, Samson, Sarfaraz stuck mid-lift, no bars, but the battery (and banter) holds

13 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Qianhai ShenzhenHong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub Debuts at GITEX AI ASIA

EHub Connects Global Innovation Resources and Engages Singapores Innovation Community, with AI and Investment as Core Drivers, Unlocking International Collaboration in Intelligent Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies

13 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Noida protests: Uttar Pradesh Police chief says 'provocative elements' being identified, warns of strict action

The Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police said provocative elements and external elements involved in the unrest are being traced

13 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
TCS Nashik case: IT employees body approaches Labour Ministry, seeks POSH compliance audit in tech firm

NITES urged the Ministry to take immediate and decisive action by directing a comprehensive and time-bound audit and inspection

13 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
ED raids in money laundering case against Ashok Kharat

Five premises in Kharat's hometown, Nashik, and three each in Pune and Shirdi have been raided. Residential and commercial premises linked to Kharat, his chartered accountant (CA) Prakash Pophale, Kharat's relatives, and some branches of cooperative credit societies are being covered, says officials

13 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
CM Naidu asks Centre to cut regulations to under 100, simplify approvals for industries

Naidu directs officials to cut industrial regulations from over 800 to fewer than 100; permissions and licences for setting up industries should be in single digits, he said

13 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Japan volcano erupts sending plumes of ash 3.4 km high

The eruption of Sakurajima was the first major eruption since December 13

13 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked amid Hosiery: Delhi Traffic Police

Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi), Delhi Traffic Police posted on X

13 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
Vijay Varma on working with Nagraj Manjule in Matka King: He is a man of few words

The actor, along with co-star Siddharth Jadhav and co-writer and co-creator Abhay Koranne discusses Matka King, how Varma prepared for the role, his effortless approach to acting, collaborating with Nagraj, and more

13 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Gift agonising defeat to BJP that hates Tamil, Tamils, and Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi urges voters

Tamils can neither be blackmailed nor coerced, Ms. Kanimozhi said, while also taking a potshot at the AIADMK for allying with the BJP

13 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
Private bus overturns in Shikaripur, 10 injured

Shivamogga MP B.Y. Raghavendra visited McGann Hospital and enquired about the health condition of the injured persons

13 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
Two probationary RTO inspectors caught taking bribe by Lokayukta Police in Bengaluru

The accused have been identified as Kiran S.P. (37) and Dinesh Kumar D.K. (48), both probationary IMV Inspectors posted at Nelamangala RTO, along with a private individual, Ramesh (40), a lorry driver from Nelamangala taluk

13 Apr 2026 4:08 pm
Summer Activities in Coimbatore: Trek, swim, or learn martial arts

Now that schools have closed for the summer, children have plenty of time on their hands. Summer camps offer that perfect balance of learning and play: they can try their hand at swimming, build Lego models, do sport climbing, or head out into the wild for a trek. Heres a list of some fun things to do this season in Coimbatore

13 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Congress stands with Pawan Khera, we will not be intimidated: Rahul

Assam government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the transit anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera

13 Apr 2026 4:03 pm
Karnatakas financial health is stronger than that of Central Government: CM Siddaramaiah

The Chief Minister said that when Narendra Modi assumed office as Prime Minister in 2014, the countrys total outstanding loans stood at 53.11 lakh crore. In the last 12 years, the figure has surged by 165.6 lakh crore

13 Apr 2026 3:57 pm
One dead in fireworks explosion near Vembakottai in Virudhunagar district

The injured persons were admitted to the government hospital in Sivakasi

13 Apr 2026 3:54 pm
Rajasthan Assembly, high court, sessions court receive bomb threats; nothing suspicious found

Authorities rushed to the locations, evacuated the premises and launched extensive searches with the help of bomb disposal and dog squad teams

13 Apr 2026 3:50 pm
U.K. will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, says PM Starmer

Britain had minesweepers in the region, Starmer said, and while he could not discuss operational matters, the military capability was focused from our point of view on getting the Strait full open

13 Apr 2026 3:43 pm
Akhilesh blames BJP policies for Noida violence over wage protest; Congress seeks solution over repression

The Opposition reactions came amid unrest in Noida where protests by factory workers demanding a salary hike turned violent in several areas

13 Apr 2026 3:36 pm
Watch: Noida: Factory workers protest over wage hike; vehicles torched

Tensions escalated in Noidas Phase-2 and Sector 60 as factory workers protesting for wage hikes turned violent on April 13, 2026.

13 Apr 2026 3:32 pm
Indians win two more gold medals in US Open Pickleball Championship

Arjun won the men's singles 5.0 and Dhiren won 11-9, 3-11, 11-9

13 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Watch: U.S. President Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV over Iran remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary public attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him very liberal and accusing him of doing a poor job

13 Apr 2026 3:24 pm
Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories

The swirl of falsehoods has also bolstered one of the longest enduring conspiracy theories, that NASA faked the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing

13 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
HR Symposium 2026: Inspiring the Next Generation of Industry-Ready Professionals

The future belongs to those who continuously learn, adapt, and evolve. a thought that resonated strongly throughout theHR Symposium 2026, held on10thApril 2026atD Y Patil International University, Akurdi!

13 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Watch: U.S.Iran talks stall in Islamabad | Ceasefire holds, but big issues remain

High-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough after 21 hours, but negotiations are far from over. Led by J.D. Vance and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the meeting marked the first direct engagement since 1979.

13 Apr 2026 3:13 pm
EduBlock Pro Wins STPI Award at TiECON Chandigarh 2026, Cementing Its Position as Indias Most Trusted Blockchain-Powered Exam Integrity Platform

STPI Incubation Center, Mohali recognises EduBlock Pro powered by Antier for its pioneering contribution to secure, tamper-proof examination infrastructure in India. The award was received by Vikram Raj Singh, CEO & Founder, Antier

13 Apr 2026 3:12 pm
Andhra Pradesh Fire Services to observe Fire Safety Week from April 14 to 20

Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department to hold awareness programmes, mock drills and training during Fire Safety Week from April 14 to 20

13 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Bharatanatyam dancer-scholar Indumati Ramans new book turns the spotlight on Marathi Yakshaganams

The book traces the contributions of the Thanjavur Maratha rulers to culture and the evolution of the Melattur Bhagavata Mela tradition.

13 Apr 2026 2:57 pm