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Foreign Institutional Investors Show Signs of Recovery in Indian Stock Market

New Delhi, April 18: The Indian stock market is witnessing early signs of recovery as the prolonged selling by foreign institutional investors (F

Iran Partially Reopens Airspace

Iran's Civil Aviation Authority informed that it has reopened its airspace to international flights crossing the eastern part of the country.

UN Chief Appeals for a Future Governed by International Law

The Hague, April 18: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to choose a future governed by t

GHMC takes up footpath clearance drive

Upload orders, verdicts on the day they are passed: Bombay HC directs judges in Maharashtra, Goa

The move is expected to streamline the judicial process and provide litigants with immediate access to court rulings, reducing the lag between th

RAS 2024 Result Out: Jaipur Candidates Shine in Top 20

Jaipur, April 18 (Udaipur Kiran): The result of the RAS Exam 2024 has been declared, bringing cheer across Rajasthan. This year, three candidates

Civil Securities case: U.S. SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose revised schedule

The SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to discl

Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls

Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges f

Govt Approves 2% Dearness Allowance Hike For Central Govt Employees, Pensioners

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: The Centre has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) by two per cent for all government employees. This has been effective as

Quote of the Day by Liam Hemsworth: If you're truly passionate about something you'll make it happen, if I lose the passion I'll

Quote of the Day: Liam Hemsworth emphasizes that genuine passion is the key to achieving goals, fueling persistence and effort. He believes that

Postpone delimitation of constituencies for another 25 years: MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin expressed joy as the opposition successfully blocked the delimitation bill in Parliament. He credited the IN

Not a Win, But a Black Day for Democracy: Ramchander Rao

Rao termed Priyanka Gandhi's statement disgusting and said that, despite being a woman parliamentarian, she has taken a position that prevents co

Womens Reservation in Parliament and Assemblies is a Priority: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, April 18: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju held a press conference on Saturday, announcing the official conclusion of the P

RCB vs DC Playing 11 IPL 2026: Check probable playing 11 and head-to-head record for today's match

RCB vs DC Playing 11: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to reclaim the top spot in the IPL 2026 points table as they face Delhi

RCB vs DC pitch report & Bengaluru weather today: Rain forecast and M. Chinnaswamy stadium update

RCB vs DC IPL 2026 match at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: The 26th match of IPL 2026 features Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting Delhi

Watch: Why Dhurandhar - The Revenge Falls Apart | Frequently Made Mistakes Ep 20

Last week, I spoke about why every film needs a thread however invisible to guide the audience through the story. This week, we take that idea

J&K | Fire Breaks Out In Commercial Building Near Lal Chowk, 19 Gas Cylinders Recovered

SRINAGAR, Apr 18: A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it

'Godman' Kharat's close aide, wife die in car crash; Oppn leaders raise suspicion over incident

Opposition leaders, meanwhile, dubbed the incident unbelievable and wondered if it was orchestrated to ensure suppression of facts in the probe a

Priyanka Gandhi Critiques Governments Handling of Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 18: The 131st amendment bill concerning womens reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. In response, All India Congress Comm

Celebrating Mukesh Rishi: The Iconic Villain of Indian Cinema Turns 70

New Delhi, April 18: Renowned Indian actor Mukesh Rishi will celebrate his 70th birthday on April 19. Born on April 19, 1956, in a small village

Mysore University School of Engineering delivers first batch of graduates; AI and quantum computing will shape future workforce, says Sudhanva Dhananjaya of Excelsoft

144 students pass out from the Mysore University School of Engineering (MUSE) at its first graduation day

AIADMK being eaten up from within by BJP: Rahul Gandhi ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP and AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, alleging the latter has been taken over by the BJP. He defended Tamil language and cultur

Property Of Drug Peddler Demolished In Jammu

Jammu, Apr 18: The local administration has demolished the residential property of a drug peddler in Jammu amid heavy security arrangements as pa

Price Rise, West Asia Conflict Cast Shadow on Akshaya Tritiya Gold Sales in Hyderabad

Instead of purchasing gold necklaces and other ornaments, a majority of them were evincing interest towards lightweight ornaments especially ring

Ex-BRS MLAs Son Surrenders in 2022 Jubilee Hills Hit-and-Run Case

The Jubilee Hills police had earlier gathered evidence of Raheels role in the incident.

Illusion of control crumbling: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee targets NDA after bill defeat

LG Manoj Sinha Joined Padyatra In Rajouri Under Drug-Free J&K Campaign

Rajouri, Apr 18: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today joined Padyatra and addressed a public rally in Rajouri under Drug-Free J&K campaign.

Chaos over student polls at DU's Gargi womens College amid allegations of misconduct, intimidation

According to SFI, the situation escalated after Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryan Mann arrived at the college, following wh

8th Pay Commission: Salary Hike May Be 1314% at Lower End

New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Fresh updates around the 8th Pay Commission suggest that central government employees may see a salary h

Scorpions Cancel Coming Home India Tour 2026 Citing Band Members Health Concerns

BookMyShow has assured ticket holders that refunds will be processed without any additional action required.

RBI Denies New Rules for Exchanging Old Currency Notes, PIB Fact Check Confirms

New Delhi, April 18: The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding new rules from the Reserve Ban

Mock Drill Conducted at Ayodhya Airport to Counter Terror Threats

Lucknow, April 18: A high-intensity counter-terrorism mock exercise was conducted at Ayodhya Airport on Saturday to assess the preparedness of se

Pakistan Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit

Syed Asim Munir, who was heading a high-level delegation to Iran, landed in Tehran on April 15, becoming the first foreign military leader to vis

DA Hike Delayed, Govt Employees Await Decision

New Delhi, April 18, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Central government employees are still awaiting clarity on the Dearness Allowance (DA) hike, with no off

'Want to see Strait of Hormuz opened; no privatisation, no tolls': Australian PM Anthony Albanese

In a post on X, following his participation in a virtual Leaders' Summit on the Strait of Hormuz co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron an

30-year-old dies after being attacked by Indian gaur near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru

This is the third death in an attack by an Indian gaur in Chikkamagaluru district since February 2025

Akshay Kumar Proud of Son Choosing Fashion Over Films

Akshay mentioned that he avoids giving his son long lectures.

'Shouldn't be considered failure of govt ...': Rijiju on women's reservation bill not clearing LS

The government faced a setback as the women's reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok Sabha, requiring a two-thirds majority. Union Minister K

Scholarships: April 18, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

Chiyaan 63: Vikram teams up with Anand Shankar and Sathya Jyothi Films

Vikrams Chiyaan 63 will have music from Santhosh Narayanan and cinematography by RD Rajasekar

Shreyas Iyer: Our Sole Aim is to Win the IPL Title

New Delhi, April 18: Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025. Since his leadership, the team has shown a rema

Why well-being matters as much as degrees

Todays students appear to understand that education divorced from purpose and well-being is neither sustainable nor meaningful

NDA Leaders in Bihar Claim Oppositions Actions Against Womens Rights Will Backfire

Patna, April 18: The political turmoil intensified after the rejection of the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha. Leaders from th

Cabinet clears 2% DA hike as pay demands build ahead of 8th Pay Commission

Central government employees will see a 2% Dearness Allowance increase. This modest salary boost comes as employee unions push for significant pa

Scorpions India tour cancelled: Here's why German hard rock band cancelled shows in Shillong, other cities

German rock band Scorpions has cancelled their Coming Home India Tour due to unforeseen medical circumstances affecting band members. The shows i

Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated; victory of Opposition unity, says Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the L

Japan Experiences 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake; PM Urges Citizens to Stay Alert

Tokyo, April 18: A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Nagano Prefecture at 1:20 PM local time on Saturday, according to the Japan Meteorolo

BJP, Opposition in war of words after Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

A Constitution Amendment Bill for women's reservation in legislatures from 2029 and Lok Sabha seat increase was defeated. The BJP accused the Con

Discover the Unique Amphitheater of Cedar Breaks: A Glimpse into Earths Ancient History

New Delhi, April 18: When tourists stand at the edge of the amphitheater in Cedar Breaks National Monument, located in Utah, they gaze down at co

Black Salt: A Little Goes a Long Way in Balancing Health

New Delhi, April 18: Black salt is a staple in Indian kitchens, renowned for enhancing the flavor of various dishes. Its unique taste doubles the

Rural summer camp Akkareya Angala launched for children in Mandya district of Karnataka

Mandya zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K. R. Nandini said the primary objective of the camp is to encourage reading, writing, creative ar

US Renews Russian Oil Waiver After Pressure From Countries

Waiver aims to stabilize energy prices for the countries dealing with Iran war price shocks amid West Asia tensions.

Ukraine strikes Baltic Sea port, Volga river industrial sites

Ukrainian drones targeted industrial cities along the Volga River and a Baltic Sea port near St. Petersburg. A fire was extinguished at the Vysot

Trump proposes, Iran disposes: Hormuz is now a battlefield of claims

Despite President Trump's optimistic claims of breakthroughs with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program, Tehran has forcefully rej

How Much Water Should You Drink Daily? Health Experts Weigh In

New Delhi, April 18: As temperatures rise, health experts emphasize the importance of adequate water intake. Many people remain confused about ho

Defeated delimitation bill in Parliament to defend idea of India: Cong leader Rahul Gandhi

Chennai, Apr 18: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the opposition parties defeated the delimitation bill in the Parliament on Friday

SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose new briefing schedule in US case

The US Securities and Exchange Commission and Indian businessmen Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani seek more time in a US court. They have proposed a

U.S., Cuban officials meet in Havana amid new diplomatic push

A senior State Department official met with the grandson of retired Cuban leader Ral Castro last week during the trip

Andhra CM announces Rs 40,000 lease per acre under Amaravati phase II land pooling

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a Rs 40,000 per acre annual lease for a decade to farmers participating in the second

Productivity Soars in Parliaments Budget Session with 109.87% Efficiency

New Delhi, April 18: The 270th session of the Rajya Sabha concluded on Saturday, marking the end of the Parliaments budget session. Throughout th

Congress Stands Firm on Womens Reservation Amid Political Controversy

New Delhi, April 18: Following the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has

Inside Bengalurus upgraded HAL Aerospace Museum

The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum has been unveiled following extensive modernisation.

How 50 Days Of The Iran War Led To The Loss Of $50 Billion Worth Of Oil

Gulf Arab producers lost 40% of crude output in March, impacting global supply.

Tamil Nadu election: Palaniswami accuses Sengottaiyan of being a DMK spy

Taking a dig at the former Minister in his home turf, from where he was elected eight times as an AIADMK candidate, Mr. Palaniswami alleged that

Uttarakhands Char Dham Yatra Begins with Strong Preparations for Pilgrims

Rishikesh, April 18: The Uttarakhand government has made extensive preparations for one of the holiest pilgrimages in Sanatan Dharma, the Char Dh

ATS Investigates Pakistani Links in Noida Labor Protests

Noida, April 18: The recent labor protests in Noida have taken a new turn as investigations reveal potential foreign connections, particularly li

Centres Conspiracy To Change Federal Structure Defeated; Victory Of Oppn Unity: Priyanka

NEW DELHI, Apr 18: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday accused the Centre of conspiring to change the federal structure of the coun

Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes off mountainous Nagano in Japan, says NHK

The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p.m., Nippon Hs Kykai said

'Give women their rights, right now': Priyanka Gandhi demands immediate implementation of 2023 Women's Reservation bill

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for the immediate reintroduction of the 2023 Women's Reservation Bill. She labelled the failure of the Constitut

AIADMK 'eaten up' from inside by PM Modi, Amit Shah, now a hollow shell: Rahul Gandhi during poll rally

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Rahul Gandhi criticized the AIADMK-BJP alliance, calling the AIADMK a mere mask for the BJP. He stated that th

'India Shouldn't Be Cynical About Pak's Mediation': TCA Raghavan on US-Iran War

In an exclusive interaction with The Quint, ex-diplomat TCA Raghavan speaks about the future of the US-Iran war.

TTD Board Member Sends Legal Notice to Prakash Raj Over Ramayana Comments

Sent through legal counsel, the notice demands a public apology and alleges that Prakash Raj made statements offensive to Hindu beliefs and hurt

Kochi Corporation engineers report says Ro-Ro services viable if efficiently managed

Mayor had sought a report after councillors across both Opposition and Treasury benches criticised the manner in which the services, currently op

Trains from Mangaluru to Subrahmanya Road being restored to regular schedule after completion of track maintenance work

The services of some trains were affected due to line and power blocks for track maintenance between Subrahmanya Road, Yedamangala, and Narimogar

Iran Warns Trump: Hormuz Strait Could Be Closed Amid Naval Blockade

Tehran, April 18: Irans Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump. He stated that T

Meta Plans Major Layoffs, Targeting 10% of Global Workforce Next Month

New Delhi, April 18: American tech giant Meta is preparing for significant layoffs next month, according to a report. The company may cut at leas

Not just the AC : 6 appliances spiking the summer electricity bill

Stop blaming just the AC! In the 2026 Indian summer, appliances like old refrigerators, geysers left on standby, and inefficient fans are the rea

Owaisi criticises Union govt for ignoring his proposed amendments to Delimitation Bill

Indian Squash Player Veer Chotrani Exits Hamburg Open After Thrilling Quarter-Final Loss

Hamburg, April 18: Indian squash player Veer Chotrani faced a tough defeat on Friday at the PSA Bronze-level Hamburg Open. He was eliminated in t

Police Encounter with Wanted Criminal in Raebareli Leads to Arrest

New Delhi, April 18: In a late-night encounter in the Khapar Malang area of Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, police engaged with a wanted crimi

AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate

They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency no

Mysuru-Belagavi Vishwamanava Express to get LHB coaches for more safety, comfort from April 26

The new coach composition will take effect from April 26 for departures from Mysuru, and April 27 from Belagavi

RSS Supports One Nation, One Election Reform in Exclusive Interview

Stanford, April 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed its support for significant political reforms, including the One Nation,

High Court order for FIR against Rahul Gandhi in dual citizenship case surprising, unwarranted: Gehlot

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claimi

Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat

In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated

Indian Diaspora Should Serve Host Nations, Says Dattatreya Hosabale

Stanford, April 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has articulated a clear perspective on the Indian diaspora. Dattatreya Hosabale, the or

Australia, Japan seal USD 6.5B warship deal with 3 Mogami frigates ordered first

MELBOURNE, Apr 18: Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday to deliver the first three of a 10 billion Australian dollar (USD 6.5 billion

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but threatens to close it again as US maintains its blockade

BEIRUT, Apr 18: Iran said it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but questions lingered Saturday about how much freedom sh

Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope

I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no

Heat and Humidity to Cause Discomfort in Coastal Tamil Nadu, Light Rain Expected in Western Ghats

Chennai, April 18: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding the combination of high temperatures and elevated hum