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Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances

The winning robot, developed by Chinese smartphone brand Honor, finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, several minutes faster than the half-marathon world record set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon last month

19 Apr 2026 10:57 am
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: PM Modi to address four rallies in Bengal today

Chief Minister M K Stalin has warned that Tamil Nadu's progress will be affected if people vote for NDA in the upcoming Assembly elections.

19 Apr 2026 10:55 am
Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years

Since 2021, the nation of 6.5 million has struggled with fragmented parliaments that produced weak governments, none of which managed to survive more than a year before being brought down by street protests or backroom deals in parliament

19 Apr 2026 10:50 am
ED conducts raids at residences of senior cop, businessman in Kolkata over money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate is searching locations linked to Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in the Sona Pappu case under the PMLA

19 Apr 2026 10:27 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Bold and loyal', Trump praises Israel as 'great ally' of U.S.

In a significant show of diplomatic support, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability

19 Apr 2026 10:17 am
Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches review: Noah asks the tough questions, but makes you laugh anyway

Who will you be when history calls? In his latest Netflix special Joy in the Trenches, Trevor Noah finds laughter in war, loss, and the messy business of being human.

19 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Uttar Pradesh implements advanced unified command system under Jal Jeevan Mission

The system, managed through the Unified Command and Control System (UCCS), will enable real-time monitoring and control of water supply systems, covering parameters related to water quality, distribution efficiency, and asset performance across rural areas.

19 Apr 2026 9:45 am
Vice-President embarks on two-day visit to Sri Lanka

This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to Sri Lanka, his office said

19 Apr 2026 9:43 am
Andhra Pradesh CM wishes Pawan Kalyan speedy recovery

He expressed hope on X that Mr. Kalyan would regain his strength quickly and come back healthier than ever

19 Apr 2026 9:27 am
At least 14 passengers injured after a private bus overturns in Anakapalli

Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to drowsiness, leading to the accident

19 Apr 2026 8:58 am
Bangladesh raises fuel prices as conflict in West Asia drives up costs

Officials said the increase was unavoidable as rising crude prices, supply chain disruptions and higher freight and insurance costs pushed up import expenses in recent weeks, particularly after oil prices have jumped during the seven-week-old war on Iran.

19 Apr 2026 8:45 am
APTF members stage protest in Ongole demanding to resolve teachers issues

The Coalition government has failed to fulfil the promises made during the elections to take steps to resolve the long pending issues of employees and teachers even after two years of coming to power

19 Apr 2026 7:56 am
Residents want creation of separate Arani district for better civic amenities

They say the creation of Arani district will attract government funds for infrastructure facilities

19 Apr 2026 7:50 am
Daylight bank heist in Singrauli: One accused held; M.P. police launch manhunt in four States

According to the police, the accused was detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from an express train near Aurangabads Nabinagar station when he was found in suspicious condition and was arrested after questioning

19 Apr 2026 7:17 am
TCS Nashik case: Door locked, Nidas neighbours say they barely saw the family

Nida Khan is named in one of the nine FIRs. In the FIR registered at Deolali Camp police station, she has been accused of speaking ill about Hinduism

19 Apr 2026 7:07 am
This is the month for assessing candidates;meet three heavyweights

Here are three candidates for Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, everyone on the spectrum is qualified to represent the month. But sadly, this twisted world sits up and takes notice only when extraordinary achievements are on the horizon; and Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan and M. Ramanathan are doing things that are anything but ordinary

19 Apr 2026 6:51 am
Construction on Trumps White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trumps $400 million ballroom

19 Apr 2026 6:49 am
Trump vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths

The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a world being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, peace is everyones responsibility

19 Apr 2026 6:03 am
In a first, migratory honey bees get warm womb to stay back in winters in Kashmir

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM),Pulwama, has been working on climate resilient honeybees to allow beekeepers to avoid having to transfer them to the plains to survive the winter

19 Apr 2026 6:00 am
Mass shooting in Kyiv leaves 6 dead before police kill gunman

The mass shooting unheard of in wartime Kyiv took place in a busy central district of the city

19 Apr 2026 5:56 am
Failure to pass Bill on womens reservation deeply disappointing: Delhi CM

Ms. Gupta said the arguments put forward by parties opposing womens reservation lacked substance and reflected a clear anti-women mindset

19 Apr 2026 5:35 am
Census portal shows Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh town; issue fixed, say officials

A resident of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh flagged the issue after the map for self-enumeration for the Census 2027 showed the name of a Chinese town beyond the LAC for his hometown

19 Apr 2026 5:29 am
MP Rashids party moves bail application to attend ailing father in Srinagar; NCs Farooq Abdullah demands release

Mr. Rashids father Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, according to the family, has been put on a ventilator

19 Apr 2026 5:25 am
Dream moment to play in World Championship, says R. Vaishali after Chess Candidates title

Reflecting on the Candidates closing stages, Vaishali described the event as intensely competitive

19 Apr 2026 3:46 am
Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?

19 Apr 2026 3:30 am
Is Indias Maoist insurgency finally over?

What remains of the CPI (Maoist) after recent setbacks? How did security operations weaken the Maoist movement so sharply? What internal divisions and ideological shifts weakened the organisation? Is there any chance of a Maoist revival in the future?

19 Apr 2026 3:19 am
What led to the Noida workers protest?

What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has the U.P. government responded? What steps has the government taken to address workers concerns?

19 Apr 2026 2:46 am
19 Apr 2026 2:21 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Long-pending demand of Chengalpattu constituency residents for better infrastructure remain unfulfilled

With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power

19 Apr 2026 1:51 am
Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away

Punj had a long career in public life in politics and policy circles, and in the media

19 Apr 2026 1:45 am
Will tackle drug abuse, ensure pattas for long-time residents, says Porkodi Armstrong

AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong

19 Apr 2026 1:04 am
Justice is served in Sattankulam

The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional Distric

19 Apr 2026 1:00 am
Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG

Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary

19 Apr 2026 12:56 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sriperumbudur constituency voters say infrastructure progress does not match industrialisation pace

This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, deficiencies in access to basic amenities, and pollution, the gaps in infrastructure are far too many.

19 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Why was 2023 womens reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PMs address

Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls

19 Apr 2026 12:32 am
19 Apr 2026 12:00 am
India calls in Iranian envoy, conveys deep concern after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned

18 Apr 2026 11:40 pm