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Nepal to Implement Biweekly Salary Payments for Government Employees

Kathmandu, April 20: The government of Nepal has announced a significant change in its salary payment system for public employees. Starting soon,

Tragic Accident at Under-Construction Factory in New Delhi Injures Several Workers

New Delhi, April 20: A significant accident occurred in the Bawana area of New Delhi on Monday afternoon when a slab at an under-construction fac

Shreyas Iyer Praises Rising Star Vaibhav Suryavanshis Unique Talent

New Delhi, April 20: Shreyas Iyer, captain of the Punjab Kings, has lauded the young batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Rajasthan Royals, calling h

With no official order on free education for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka, private schools demand hefty fees

The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9

CBI arrests two Reliance Communications executives in bank fraud case

The accused, D. Vishwanath and Anil Kalya, are linked to a case registered by the CBI in August 2025 against RCom, its former director Anil Amban

Traffic curbs announced for IPL matches at Hyderabads Uppal stadium

Five major parking locations were identified for spectators on April 21. The police advised people to use public to use RTC buses and the Hyderab

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 110.25 feet

TVK chief Vijays youth appeal: charisma or desire for change?

Conversations with a cross-section of voters in Madurai and its surroundings reveal a clear age divide in the political landscape

Consumer body in Coimbatore urges candidates to address long-pending civic issues ahead of 2026 polls

Breakthrough Prizes award $18.75 million to 2026 research leaders

The prizes, now in their 14th year, have awarded more than $340 million to scientists since their founding

Packaged drinking water demand rises in Coimbatore amid poll campaign

Rajasthan CM Accuses Opposition of Undermining Womens Rights

Jaipur, April 20: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has accused opposition parties of attempting to undermine womens rights and aspiratio

Rasikh Salam Aims to Represent India in All Formats of Cricket

New Delhi, April 20: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler Rasikh Salam Dar has expressed his ambition to play for India in all formats o

UK police arrest 2 in connection with weekend arson attack on synagogue

LONDON, Apr 20: British police have arrested two teenagers in connection with a weekend arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London, as Jewis

Liquor outlets to remain closed from April 21 to 23 and on May 4

National seminar at CPCRI Kayamkulam to address biosecurity threats in horticultural crops

Seminar aims at raising awareness within the scientific community of invasive plants, pests, and diseases

CM Yogi Critiques TMC Amidst Bengal Elections, Highlights Youth and Farmer Distress

Kolkata, April 20: In a rally held in the Pingla assembly constituency, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged voters to support BJP

Smriti Irani Promises Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal if BJP Wins

Kolkata, April 20: The verbal clash between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified in West Bengal. For

Both Pilots Killed As Private Plane Crashes Into Hill In Chhattisgarh

Jashpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 20: Two pilots were killed after a chartered aircraft crashed after colliding with a hill in Chhattisgarhs Jashpur di

Pradhan claims chaos, corruption in Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal

Days ahead of polling for the first phase on April 23, the BJP leader alleges that law and order has collapsed in the State and that corruption a

What to Know as Iran War Ceasefire Hangs in Balance

But risks remain, particularly if no diplomatic agreement is reached in the meantime.

Meesho allots over 94.79 lakh equity shares to employees under ESOP

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: E-commerce firm Meesho has allotted nearly 94.8 lakh equity shares to its eligible employees under the companys employee stock

Jammu and Kashmir Police Bust Illegal Gambling Den in Baramulla, Four Arrested

Baramulla, April 20: In a significant operation, police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir have dismantled an illegal gambling den in the

30-year-old man arrested for posting abusive content against actress Anasuya Bharadwaj

Assam Womens Congress Accuses BJP of Spreading Misinformation on Womens Reservation Bill

Guwahati, April 20: The Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading misinformation regarding the Wome

GoldenAgers.in Is redefining travel for Indias seniors

GoldenAgers.in Is redefining travel for Indias seniors Founded by Moneek Mehra and Nidhi Mehra, GoldenAgers.in is creating thoughtful, companions

Groww posts 2-fold jump in profit to Rs 686 cr in March quarter

NEW DELHI, Apr 20 : Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of stock broking firm Groww, on Monday reported an over two-fold growth in

Rupee falls 19 paise to settle at 93.10 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 20: The rupee pared its initial gains and settled with a loss of 19 paise at 93.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, aft

South Korea, India agree to boost trade and defense ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung this week as both countries target $50 billion in trade by 2030.

Helpful: MEA on Ajit Doval's Saudi Arabia Visit Amid West Asia Conflict

During an inter-ministerial briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that Doval held high-level discussions with the Saudi Energy Min

Amid global supply crisis, Rajasthans Mangala oilfield adds crude output by 2,000 barrels per day

JAIPUR, Apr 20: Amid global uncertainties over the supply of crude and other fuels, Rajasthans Mangala oilfield has logged an increase in product

Rajasthan Royals Smart Move: Acquiring Ravindra Jadeja for 14 Crores

New Delhi, April 20: Ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (RR) has made a significant move by trading all-rounder Ravi

Quote of the day by Keira Knightley: We're fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But...' - Pride & Prejudice actress' moving take on family, privilege, and upbringing

Family support is not a given for everyone. While many have loving parents, others experience neglect or conflict. Actress Keira Knightley highli

Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for slightly increased risk of mega-quake

Japan has issued an advisory for its northern coast. This follows a powerful earthquake earlier today. There is a small chance of a mega-quake in

Aizawl Prepares for Municipal Elections with Over 239,000 Voters

Aizawl, April 20: Preparations are complete for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections in Mizorams capital. Voting is set to take place

GT vs MI IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans Eye Momentum, Mumbai Indians Seek Form

Gujarat Titans face Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad as GT ride winning momentum while MI look for consistency. All eyes on Bumrah, Gill, and Suryakum

Tragic Incident in Thrissur: Child Dies from Snake Bite, Another Snake Found at Home

Thrissur, April 20: A deeply tragic and shocking incident has emerged from Thrissur district in Kerala. Just hours after eight-year-old Aljo succ

Indias core sector growth contracts 0.4% in March 2026

March 2026 brought unexpected challenges for India's foundational industries, as the Index of Eight Core Industries reported a contraction of 0.4

DIG SKR Conducts High-Level Security Review In Pulwama, Focus On Anti-Terror Grid

SRINAGAR, Apr 20: Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javaid Iqbal Mattoo on Monday chaired a comprehensive review of crime,

Heatwave to grip northwest, central, east India for 45 days: IMD

Heatwave conditions are expected across parts of northwest, central, and east India for the next four to five days. Several states including Hary

Patna High Court Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 48 Computer Operator-Cum-Typist Positions

Patna, April 20: The Patna High Court has officially announced vacancies for a total of 48 positions for Computer Operator-Cum-Typist (Group-C).

Bihars RJD Questions BJP on Womens Representation in Elections

Patna, April 20: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has raised questions regarding the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) commitment to womens representat

We are not vishwaguru anymore: M M Joshi bats for Sanskrit

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Batting for greater promotion of Sanskrit and its use even in quantum computing, BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi on Monday sai

Watch: One year after Pahalgam attack, Kashmir tourism shows signs of revival

One year on, after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians and shook Kashmirs tourism industry, the Valley is once again sh

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Halt Freebies Promises by Political Parties

New Delhi, April 20: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to ban promises of freebies by political parties ahead of elections. The

C-DOT Partners with Jumps Automation to Enhance Cybersecurity Awareness Through Gamification

New Delhi, April 20: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a telecom R&D organization under the central government, has signed a Memo

Passenger Bus Overturns on NH-27 After Tire Burst, Dozens Injured

Gopalganj, April 20: A significant road accident occurred in Gopalganj district, Bihar, on Monday. A passenger bus traveling from Delhi suddenly

West Bengal Voters Ready to Bid Farewell to Mamata Banerjee: JP Nadda

Murshidabad, April 20: Senior BJP leader and Union Minister JP Nadda visited Murshidabad on Monday to campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elect

Raja Shivaji trailer: Riteish Deshmukh as the valiant Maratha warrior battles the Mughals

The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Jitendra Joshi, Fardeen Khan and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles

Plane crash in Chhattisgarhs Jashpur, casualties feared

A plane crashed into a hillside in Jashpur on Monday, with authorities fearing casualties as thick smoke was seen rising from the crash site.

Tariff refund: Trump to begin refunding $166 billion in tariffs starting Monday - check who is on the list

Tariff refund: Trump tariff refund begins Monday as $166 billion payouts start who qualifies and how to claim, all the details are here. The tari

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 20, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, April 20, 2026.

Modi killed bill on women's quota, opposition fought delimitation bill only: Congress' Kharge

Taking a jibe at the Prime Minister for campaigning extensively across West Bengal for the Assembly polls, Kharge asked whether Modi wished to be

TCS case: Accused linked assaults to not wearing burqa, says victim

Delhi Government Prioritizes Greenery Protection Under CM Rekha Guptas Leadership

New Delhi, April 20: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has taken significant steps to strengthen environme

Congress obstructing womens empowerment, hurting souths representation: Lanka Dinakar

Congress obstructing womens empowerment, hurting souths political representation says Andhra Pradesh BJP leader, Lanka Dinakar

Late Khamenei told me Persian comes from Sanskrit; Gadkari says India can guide world amid war

'Over Rs 100 crore not disclosed: Madras high court flags 'irregularity' in Vijay's poll affidavit

A Bench comprising chief justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notices to Vijay, along with the Director General of Income T

Rajnath Singh Promises to End Rule of Thugs in West Bengal if BJP Wins

Kolkata, April 20: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh stated on Monday that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the upcoming assemb

Castro regime SPAT ON OBAMA!: Rep Salazar, Jackson get into heated CLASH over Trump Cuba blockade

MCA Champions Trophy 2026 Unveiled with Eight Teams Set to Compete

Mumbai, April 20: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled the MCA Champions Trophy 2026 on Monday at the MCA BKC Ground. This tournament se

First Day First Show | Jana Nayagan row, The Raja Saab review

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First Day First Show | Wonder Man review, Gautham Menon interview

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Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection: Report

Pakistan's significant weapons and jets deal with Sudan is now on hold. Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to cancel the agreement. Riyadh has also

Northwest, Central, Adjoining East India To Witness Heatwave Conditions For Next 4-5 Days: IMD

NEW DELHI, Apr 20: Heatwave conditions are very likely to prevail over isolated pockets of northwest, central and the adjoining parts of east Ind

Kerala Assembly polls: Returning Officer rejects reports of opening strongroom in Perambra

Officer says an unsealed room in a college, where polling records of Perambra constituency were kept, was opened in presence of candidates poll a

Rupee falls 19 paise to settle at 93.10 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenbacks strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.14% to 98.03

Ranveer Singh Praises Choreographer Vijay Ganguly for Dhurandhar Success

Mumbai, April 20: The success of any film is a result of the hard work of its entire team. This was evident with the 2025 release of the film Dhu

It's all drama: Mamata on PM making pit stop to buy jhalmuri during Bengal poll campaign

Mamata Banerjees comment came a day after PM Modi made a pit stop during his campaign tour in Jhargram to buy jhalmuri, a popular Bengali street

First Day First Show | Golden Globes 2026, Happy Patel review

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Vice Presidents Historic Visit to Sri Lanka: Key Agreements on OCI and Scholarships

Colombo, April 20: Indias Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan concluded a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka and returned home on Monday. During t

Bihar CM Assures Womens Empowerment Under PM Modis Leadership

Patna, April 20: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary addressed the BJPs Jan Aakrosh Womens Conference on Monday, assuring the states women that

Madras High Court stays case against BJP leader Annamalai over Muthuramalinga Thevar remarks

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar grants the interim stay and also dispenses with the petitioners personal appearance before a judicial magistrate court in

Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-President a convincing mandate for change

Boyko Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated the election winner ex-President Rumen Radev

India-Korea Business Forum Opening Session | President Lee Jae-myung & Piyush Goyal | LIVE

EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank

Gaza requires one state, one government, one law and one goal, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa said in Brussels

GT vs MI Pitch report & Ahmedabad Weather Today: Rain forecast and Narendra Modi Stadium update

GT vs MI IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium : Ahmedabad is prepared to host the Gujarat Titans (GT) against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match

Blaze Erupts at Rajasthans Pachpadra Refinery One Day Before Inauguration

Jaipur, April 20: A fire broke out on Monday at a unit of the Pachpadra Refinery located in Barmer, Rajasthan. The flames and thick smoke prompte

U.K. calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz

U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in Japan for the final leg of what has been branded as an intensified shuttle diplomacy tour to adva

BJP to reintroduce Womens Reservation Bill, says Nagothu Ramesh; protests on April 24, 25

BJP to reintroduce Womens Reservation Bill, says BJP Andhra Pradesh general secretary Nagothu Ramesh; party to hold State-wide protests against C

Word of the Day: Quodlibet

Quodlibet is a word that celebrates intellectual freedom, diversity of thought, and the joy of unrestricted dialogue. With its Latin roots, histo

In Focus podcast | Can a cancer therapy help treat autoimmune diseases?

A cutting-edge cancer therapy is now showing promise against autoimmune diseases, but how far can it go?

MSME Sector Remains Strong Amid Global Challenges, Policy Support Essential: Report

New Delhi, April 20: Despite global challenges, Indias MSME manufacturing sector remains robust. However, timely policy support and a stable glob

First Day First Show | Wuthering Heights review, Shilpa Rao interview

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CBI Busts Illegal SIM Card Network, Main Accused Arrested in Guwahati

Guwahati, April 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its ongoing Operation Chakra-V against c

Chain-snatching incident during Mathamangalam temple festival in Kannur: two held, two others flee

The stolen chain could not be recovered from those detained and the police suspect that it may be with the two women who escaped

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Full market outlook, analysts insights and investor guide

Why are gold and silver prices down today, and will precious metals continue to fall or rise again? Gold and silver prices dropped after oil pric

Sensex, Nifty erase early gains to settle flat in volatile trade as crude oil rebounds

Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, HCL Tech and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards

Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot

Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, on allegations of working for Ukraine to carry out sabotage attacks

Bengaluru cost of living exposed by JPMorgan Chase techie. Watch viral video

A viral Instagram video by a 23-year-old JPMorgan Chase engineer in Bengaluru has sparked discussions about the rising cost of living. Her detail