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PM Modi Emphasizes Peace Over Military Conflict During Austrian Chancellors Visit

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference on Thursday at Hyderabad House with Austrian Federal Chancellor D

Ramesh Chennithala says decision on Kerala CM up to high command, urges end to talks after Sudhakarans praise for K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will impact the morale of party workers

Stalins black flag protest | How does it affect Parliament?: Om Birla questions T.R. Baalu

Tamilisai Soundararajan Dismisses Concerns Over Reapportionment Impact on Southern States

Chennai, April 16: BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan has firmly rejected fears that reapportionment will diminish the representation of southern

South Korean President Lee to Visit India for Three-Day Trip

New Delhi, April 16: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to embark on a three-day visit to India next week. The primary goal of this trip

India Achieves Milestone in Nuclear Energy, Parliament Expresses Gratitude to Scientists

New Delhi, April 16: India has reached a historic milestone in scientific advancement and self-reliance, as announced in Parliament on Thursday.

Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief

The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came togethe

Akasa Air to Launch Flights Connecting Gwalior, Delhi, and Bengaluru

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister for Communications and Development of the Northeast, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced on Thursday that Akas

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Praises Nari Shakti Vandan Act as Revolutionary Decision

Bhopal, April 16: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hailed the Nari Shakti Vandan Act as a groundbreaking decision for the 21st centu

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Military conflict cannot resolve problems: PM Modi on West Asia, Ukraine after talks with Austria Chancellor

The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems

Lionel Messi Faces Legal Dispute Over Contract Violation

New Delhi, April 16: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is embroiled in a legal controversy. The Miami-based event company, VID Music Grou

Bihar Lawmaker Calls for Review of Prohibition Law After New Chief Minister Takes Office

Patna, April 16: Bihar has enforced a prohibition law for the past ten years, banning the sale and consumption of alcohol. Following the appointm

A 10-Year restaurant, a lifetime of loss: Vikas Khanna at his most personal

Just named in italics TIMEs 100, with Michelin-starred restaurants and global acclaim, Vikas Khanna turns away from expansion to create Bungalow,

BJP President Nitin Naveen Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha Member

New Delhi, April 16: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took his oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Th

PM Modi Meets Social Activist Girija Amma in Nagercoil, Highlights Her Contributions

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, where he had a memorable meeting with social activist Veerarag

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Akasa Air to Launch Flights Between Gwalior, Delhi, and Bengaluru, Boosting Air Connectivity: Jyotiraditya Scindia

New Delhi, April 16: Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeast Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, announced on Thursday tha

Lionel Messi Faces Legal Dispute Over $7 Million Contract Breach

New Delhi, April 16: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi is embroiled in a legal controversy. The Miami-based event company, VID Music Grou

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7-Time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz is Infosys Global Brand Ambassador

Nuvoco Vistas Announces Strong FY26 Financial Results

Indigo invests in air-taxi maker Sarla Aviation

The move puts the airline company in the growing air-taxi segment in India after a prior partnership with US-based Archer Aviation reportedly fel

Tragic Collision in Giridih: Two Lives Lost in Fiery Truck Crash

Mumbai, April 16: A heartbreaking road accident occurred in the Dumri police station area of Giridih district, Jharkhand, early Thursday morning,

This is not about womens reservation, but: Owaisi on Delimitation Bill

During the special session of Parliament on April 16, 2026, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi stood in strong opposition to the introduction of th

Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel: official source

We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any through official channels, the source said

13% Households Have No In-house Toilet Facilities: Telangana Caste Survey

The survey report, which was made public on Wednesday, said in Telangana, 21.2 per cent of households reported lacking tap water access. Access t

48% of Indian Customers Cite Lack of Empathy in CX, But Only 19% of Leaders Address It with AI Reports ServiceNow

Andhra Pradesh Intermediate supplementary exams 2026 time table released; exams from May 21

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, releases the time table for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations sche

Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast | The Hindu Editorial

As India faces a rainfall deficit, it must make preparations for the worst

JK Cement moves up on making investment in equity share capital of Mehrauni Electro Power

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 5477.05, up by 46.00 points or 0.85% from its previous closing of Rs. 543

RailTel Corporation shines on bagging LoI worth Rs 100 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Railtel Corporation Of India is currently trading at Rs. 347.05, up by 10.40 points or 3.09% from its previous

Quadrant Future Tek surges on receiving LoA worth Rs 20.19 crore from PLW

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Quadrant Future Tek is currently trading at Rs. 316.90, up by 4.75 points or 1.52% from its previous closing of

Rubicon Research gains on inking pact to acquire 85% stake in Arinna Lifesciences

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Rubicon Research is currently trading at Rs. 832.15, up by 7.60 points or 0.92% from its previous closing of Rs

John Cockerill India zooms on securing contract worth Rs 300 crore

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): John Cockerill India is currently trading at Rs. 5280.00, up by 228.00 points or 4.51% from its previous closin

Container Corporation rises on BSE

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Container Corporation of India is currently trading at Rs. 490.90, up by 1.80 points or 0.37% from its previous

SAMHI Hotels surges on inking pact with Ingka Centres for leasing 162-room hotel in Noida

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Samhi Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 163.05, up by 2.05 points or 1.27% from its previous closing of Rs. 16

Goregaon Drug Case: One More Arrest Made, Total of Seven in Custody

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is prog

Elitecon International shines on bagging Rs 202 crore long-term supply contract

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Elitecon International is currently trading at Rs. 41.46, up by 1.96 points or 4.96% from its previous closing

Sridhar Babu Explains Investment Opportunities in Telangana to US delegation

Sridhar Babu explained the vast investment opportunities and favourable ecosystem available in Telangana in the aerospace, defence and space sect

SharkNinja enters India: What its launch reveals about the countrys appliance market

SharkNinja brings its Shark and Ninja brands to India with air fryers, a 14-in-1 multicooker and more a launch that signals a shift in what Indi

Heated Debate in Lok Sabha Over Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: A heated debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday between Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and Union Home Minister A

Column | Lost in rhetoric

How Trumps Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse

Allcargo Terminals surges as its total volume rises 4% in March

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Allcargo Terminals is currently trading at Rs. 26.00, up by 0.71 points or 2.81% from its previous closing of R

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for display of Ashoka Chakra

The petitioner showed a picture of the Ashoka Chakra installed at a roundabout in Varanasi, but the Bench refused to entertain the plea

Suraj Estate Developers shines on acquiring land parcel in Mumbai

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Suraj Estate Developers is currently trading at Rs. 255.55, up by 28.05 points or 12.33% from its previous clos

L&T gains as its Heavy Engineering arm dispatches seventh 700 MWe steam generator to NPCIL

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Larsen & Toubro is currently trading at Rs. 4130.00, up by 54.15 points or 1.33% from its previous closing of R

HDB Financial Services zooms on reporting 41% jump in Q4 net profit

Mumbai, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): HDB Financial Services is currently trading at Rs. 692.50, up by 48.30 points or 7.50% from its previous closin

Womens quota bills spark row; Govt introduces bill, opposition calls move unconstitutional

Madhav Anand Praises Womens Reservation Bill, Calls for Support from All Parties

Patna, April 16: Madhav Anand, a legislator from the National Lok Morcha (RLM), commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts toward wom

Mumbai Indians Sign Krish Bhagat as Replacement for Injured Atharv Ankolekar in IPL 2026

Mumbai, April 16: The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, have announced the signing of Krish Bhagat as a replacement for injured spin all-round

OnePlus Pad 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced for April 30

OnePlus Pad 4 will get a 13,380 mAh battery, supported by an 80W SUPERVOOC charging

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, marks end of Nitish Kumar era

Samrat Choudhary is now the new Chief Minister of Bihar and is said to continue development work former CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narend

TVK chief Vijay booked by Chennai police for poll code violations during campaign in city

The cases were filed based on complaints from election observers and flying squad officials, who stated that the TVK campaign events breached the

Trolls, defeat and reinvention: Nara Lokesh's elevation indicates making of TDP's future leadership

Nara Lokesh has been appointed National Working President of the Telugu Desam Party. This move signals a significant generational shift within th

Lok Sabha Approves Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 for Womens Reservation

New Delhi, April 16: The Lok Sabha has approved the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at implementing womens reservation and delim

Heatwave tightens grip in Telangana as nine districts record above 43; over 42 in 22 districts

Only two districts recorded temperatures below 42, including Hyderabad where the maximum stood at 41.4

Maharashtra Chief Minister Visits BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Prays for National Prosperity

Mumbai, April 16: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited the renowned BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Dadar, Mumbai, where he offered p

University of Liverpool, IISc back early-stage research with joint seed fund

The joint fund aims to support pilot projects across key science areas while strengthening long-term academic links and researcher training betwe

SIR Impact in Bengal: Mamatas Seat Sees 25% Voter Drop, Suvendus Just 3%

West Bengal SIR: Chowrangee, Jorasanko, Samsherganj, Howrah North record highest voter drop

Infosys Denies Harassment Allegations Amid TCS Controversy

New Delhi, April 16: Following allegations of exploitation of women at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik office, IT company Infosys has dism

Indian Organization Receives Approval for Foreign Donations

New Delhi, April 16: The central government has made a significant decision regarding the Baba Bageshwar Dham organization located in Chhatarpur

Seoul to Delhi, Asias new economic axis

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's visit to India arrives at a critical juncture for global economic stability. The two Asian powers are pois

Australia boosts military spending as Iran war makes global impact

Australia is boosting its defense budget. Defense Minister Richard Marles announced an additional 53 billion Australian dollars over the next dec

Engineering AI-Driven Growth in Local Commerce: The Work of Vedant Singh at Mustard, Inc.

As Head of AI and Data Strategy at Mustard, Inc., Vedant Singh architected and leads the core data and AI systems that underpin the companys plat

Tarun Khanna Transforms Through Role of Mahadev After Over 400 Performances

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed the character of Lord Shiva so many times that it has profoundly transformed him as a person.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Review | A strong and compact flagship choice

Galaxy S26 offers performance upgrades, improved optimisation, better camera processing, and deeper AI integration

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor Discuss Trade and Green Technology Collaboration

New Delhi, April 16: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting on Thursday at Hydera

Asha Bhosle's Iconic 'Jhumka' Song Boosts Bareilly's Jewelry Business

According to Bareilly jewellers, women have begun purchasing jhumkas for the auspicious occasion, while traders dealing in artificial jewellery h

Madras High Court dismisses Tamannaah Bhatias plea for 1-crore damages from Power Soaps

She had accused the company of having exploited her popularity even after the expiry of the agreement period, but failed to prove it

Goregaon Drug Case: Police Arrests Another Suspect, Total Arrests Reach Seven

Mumbai, April 16: The investigation into the tragic overdose deaths of two students during a live concert at the Nesco Center in Goregaon is inte

Tarun Khanna Reflects on Transformative Journey Portraying Lord Shiva Over 400 Times

Mumbai, April 16: Actor Tarun Khanna has portrayed Lord Shiva so many times that the role has profoundly transformed him. He revealed that he has

Opposition Questions Governments Intent on Womens Reservation Bill Amid Political Turmoil

New Delhi, April 16: The political storm surrounding the Nari Vandan Shakti Act and the proposed delimitation has intensified both inside and out

Rajya Sabha reconstitutes panel of Vice-Chairpersons; six members nominated

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday reconstituted its panel of vice-chairpersons, nominating six members from the BJP, Congress, AIADMK and BJD, with eff

JD(U) Reaffirms Support for Womens Reservation Bill: Sanjay Kumar Jha

New Delhi, April 16: JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha stated that the party has consistently supported the Womens Reservation Bill. He emphasized that t

Enhanced Security in Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Unveils Modern Police Facilities

Gorakhpur, April 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that timely recruitment, training, and infrastructure development in

Women's Reservation Bill 2026: After 30 years, here's how India moves to reserve 33% seats for women in Parliament

Parliament is considering a new law to bring 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies starting from the 2029 elections.

From bamboo walls to AI eyes: West Bengal election gets unprecedented surveillance push

The Election Commission of India is enhancing surveillance for the West Bengal Assembly polls by installing cameras for 100% webcasting, monitore

Lucknow: Fire leaves over 1,000 homeless as 50 LPG cylinders explode in shanties built illegally on Awas Vikas land

The big fire broke out early in the morning in Sector 11 of Vikas Nagar and quickly spread across the make shift settlement. As per report, the f

Akhilesh Yadav Questions Governments Urgency on Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 16: Members of the Samajwadi Party have expressed their support for the Womens Reservation Bill. Party leader Akhilesh Yadav cri

Siddhant Gupta Reflects on His Roots and Connection to Jammu

Mumbai, April 16: In todays fast-paced world, many individuals are drifting away from their roots in pursuit of their dreams. This disconnection

Polls for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats scheduled for May 12: EC

Elections for nine Maharashtra Legislative Council seats are scheduled for May 12, as announced by the Election Commission of India. The tenure o

Puri Jagannadhs Film Faces Uncertainty Amid Financial Dispute ?

The director has pending dues of around 5 crore linked to earlier arbitration proceedings with Telangana distributors.

NDA, Oppn Leaders Spar Over Womens Reservation, Delimitation Bills

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: NDA leaders on Thursday defended bills to amend the womens quota law and set up a delimitation commission, saying women have w

Cancer Screening Tests: Types, Benefits & Who Should Get Tested

Cancer often develops silently, showing no symptoms in its early stages. Cancer Screening Tests help detect cancer or precancerous changes before

Time Magazine Unveils 2026 List of 100 Most Influential People, Featuring Sundar Pichai, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vikas Khanna

New Delhi, April 16: Time Magazine has released its list of the 100 most influential people for 2026. This years list includes Sundar Pichai, CEO

BHU tragedy: Radhika Devi, 71-year-old, goes for spine tumour; doctors perform hip-replacement meant for Radhika Singh; woman dies

In a case of gross medical negligence at BHU Trauma Centre in Varanasi, a 71-year-old woman Radhika Devi was wrongly operated upon for hip replac

In the Algorithm Era, Do Film Critics Still Matter?

The way Indians discover films has changed so sharply that the old Sunday ritual of waiting for a critics verdict now feels almost nostalgic. Tod

School-Based Homeopathy Clinics Cross 2.4 Lakh Student Visits, Led by Anubhuti Network

Key Highlights Over 2.42 lakh student visits recorded across school campusesin 10 years(20162026) 55,800+ visits in FY 202526, highest annual foo

Fake mango alert: 3,800 kg of chemically made pulp seized in Pune. Know side effects & how to identify artificially ripened aam at home

Mango Adulteration Alert: With the mango season in full swing, rising cases of mango adulteration in India have sparked serious food safety conce