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Will Implement Womens Reservation, No Power Can Stop Us: Rajnath Singh

VASUDEVANALLUR (TAMIL NADU), Apr 19: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday slammed the Congress and DMK over the defeat of the amendment bill

Two US Nationals Detained At Srinagar Airport After Satellite Phone Found In Luggage

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Two US nationals were detained at the Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after a satellite phone was recovered from their

North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Into Sea

Sinpo, the launch site, is an eastern coastal city in North Korea that has a major shipyard used for building submarines.

My Comments Taken Out Of Context, Says Prakash Raj

He explained that only parts of his speech from a literary event were shared, which created a wrong impression

Varun Dhawan Shares BTS Video, Admits Nervousness Dancing with Salman Khan

Mumbai, April 19: In the world of Bollywood dance and entertainment, certain names inevitably come to mind. Among these artists is Varun Dhawan,

Investing in Gold and Silver on Akshaya Tritiya Yields High Returns

New Delhi, April 19: The festival of Akshaya Tritiya is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across India this Sunday. Investing in gold and si

Political Parties to remove fake content on social media platforms within 3 hours of coming to their notice: ECI

The poll body noted that over 11,000 violative social media posts have been addressed since March 15, while 3,10,393 complaints were resolved via

CAPF Leadership Unites for Security Preparations Ahead of West Bengal Assembly Elections

Kolkata, April 19: In a strong display of inter-agency coordination and commitment to the democratic process, the top leadership of Indias Centra

Irans President Emphasizes Peace and Self-Defense Amid Tensions

Tehran, April 19: Irans President Masoud Pajeshkian has made it clear that his country does not support any form of warfare and is currently taki

Minister launches PM Surya Ghar Utsav in Banganapalle

Through this initiative, SC and ST beneficiaries are being provided the opportunity to install solar panels with a full 100% subsidy, the Ministe

No one could ever call me anti-women: Tharoor shares details of conversation with Rijiju

The Congress MP also said women are by far the better half of the species 'Humans 2.0' and deserve representation in Parliament and in every in

US National, Local Detained At Srinagar Airport With Satellite Phone

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: A US national was detained at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after authorities found him in possession of a satellite

Christina Applegates health struggle: Rising concern as friends brace for the 'worst' after latest medical report

Applegate has been candid about her diagnosis and how it has affected her life. Since publicly confirming her condition in August 2021, she has u

Tech diaspora in U.S. marks 75 years of IIT amid concerns over AI, immigration curbs

IIT alumni in U.S. says if the country continues to suppress talent through unfavourable immigration policies, the brain drain could reverse its

'Last chance to surrender before April 29': PM Modi warns TMC 'goons' at Medinipur rally

Mahagathbandhans Anti-Democratic Face Exposed: Upendra Kushwaha on Womens Reservation Bill

Patna, April 19: Upendra Kushwaha, leader of the National Lok Morcha, has declared that the failure of the Womens Reservation Bill in the Lok Sab

Ahead of Possible 2nd Round of US-Iran Talks, Stringent Security Measures in Pak

The US and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan on April 11 and 12 in Islamabad aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks concluded withou

Hesham Abdul Wahab : We Are Living in a Beautiful Era of Music

Hesham Abdul Wahab on composing from lived emotion and finding freedom in a world full of sound

The Importance of Mental Hygiene: Understanding Mental Health Through Ayurveda

New Delhi, April 19: In todays fast-paced world, it is essential to pay as much attention to mental health as we do to physical health. Mental hy

14 Hurt As Bus Overturns In Anakapalle District

The police said the road accident took place around 3.30 am on Sunday as the driver lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to drowsiness

Bus falls into gorge in Rajasthan's Ajmer; two killed, 31 injured

The accident took place a little ahead of Sanjhisar when the bus veered off the main road and fell into the gorge

Consecration ceremony begins for Indias first Saivite shrine

According to the ASI, the temple dates back to the period between the 2nd and 3rd centuries B.C., as confirmed by excavations within the shrine t

IPL 2026: Floundering MI Look For Answers Against Confident GT

The two teams enter the fixture having endured contrasting fortunes in recent weeks

African Proverb of the Day: When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you Wisdom on inner growth and self-discovery

In embracing this African wisdom, individuals are reminded that true resilience is not about controlling the outside world, but about mastering t

India, US Chief Negotiators To Begin Three-Day Trade Pact Talks from Apr 20

India, US may like to relook at the framework of the bilateral trade agreement in Washington.

For Modi, Womens Reservation A Matter Of Faith, Not Mere Legislation: Dr Jitendra

SHIMLA, Apr 19 : For Prime Minister Narendra Modi, womens reservation is a matter of faith and commitment, not mere legislation, said Union Minis

Jaipur nikah, Kashmir trail: How LeT's 'Khargosh' used fake passport to flee India

A top Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, Umer Harris alias Khargosh, has reportedly fled India to Saudi Arabia using a forged passport. The operative, or

Assam CM Sarma Criticizes Congress Over Delimitation, Claims Misleading Tactics

Guwahati, April 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma responded to Congresss criticism regarding the recent delimitation in the state. He

Watch: Iran shuts Hormuz again, warns ships will be targeted

Tensions have escalated once again as Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz and warned that vessels attempting to pass through could be targeted.

TN CM Stalin Releases Manifesto for Chennai City

The six-point document promises upgraded amenities, 1,000 new mini-buses, and AI-enabled transport management to reduce congestion and cut travel

This Could Be Turning Point For SRH, Says Steyn After Win Against CSK

SRH are in good form currently, having secured back-to-back wins, including a 10-run victory over CSK at Chepauk on Saturday

Tragic Accident in Madhya Pradesh Claims Lives of Three Teenagers

Bhopal, April 19: A tragic incident occurred in Alirajpur district of Madhya Pradesh when an unidentified speeding vehicle collided with a motorc

Bohiragoto vs Bhadralok: Bengals identity battle heats up as parties 'fish' for votes

As the campaign sharpens, the familiar charge of bohiragoto has returned to the centre of the political stage, with the All India Trinamool Congr

The Hindu NiE schools excel in CBSE results in Bengaluru

The topper was Chinmayee A.V. with 99% andsecondtopper was Abhijit S. Kamateiyh98.6% in JSS Public School

Eight-year-old dies after snakebite while asleep at home in Keralas Thrissur; brother critical

It is suspected that the snake may have entered the house seeking relief from the intense heat outside and remained unnoticed as it hid beneath t

Union Ministers Slam Oppn Over Defeat Of WomenS Quota Bill, Accuse Them Of Prioritising Politics

CHANDIGARH, Apr 19: Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Sanjay Seth slammed the opposition and its allies over the womens quota bill defeat,

Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock

US-Iran war news: European allies express concern over a potentially hasty U.S. deal with Iran. They fear an inexperienced American team might se

PM Modi gives election guarantees to women, farmers in West Bengal rallies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was attending four rallies in West Bengal on Sunday, as he canvassed for his Bharatiya Janata Party's candidates who

Ex Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi Appointed Bangladesh High Commissioner

Former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi, known for his strong policy interventions, has been appointed India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh

IPL 2026: 'Big, Big Loss' For CSK As Ayush Mhatre Sustains Hamstring Tear

Mhatre, who came in as an impact substitute, appeared in visible discomfort and clutched his hamstring while attempting a run, requiring on-field

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Thieves loot passengers in Bengaluru-Narsapur special train

The GRP, RPF and the Law and Order police launched a hunt to nab the thieves, said Senior Divisional Security Commissioner Shanmuga Vadivel

Tragic Tractor-Trolley Accident Claims Four Lives in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, April 19: A tragic accident occurred in Dindori district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The vic

'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: Police

Gunshots erupted at the University of Iowa early Sunday. Police responded to a large fight and heard gunfire. Multiple victims were taken to hosp

Thunderstorm Predicted In Hyderabad This Evening

The IMD officials predicted that conditions are favourable for storms in East, North and West Hyderabad from evening till midnight

Tourist Influx in Tamil Nadus Nilgiri District Intensifies Traffic Congestion

Chennai, April 19: The renowned hill station of Nilgiri in Tamil Nadu is experiencing a significant surge in tourist numbers, leading to increase

LeTs Khargosh Found In Saudi Arabia, Used Fake Passport

Srinagar/New Delhi, Apr 19: Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Umer Harris, alias Khargosh (rabbit), is believed to be in Saudi Arabia after managin

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CEO flags off marathon for awareness

About 3,000 people took part in the event aimed at creating awareness to ensure a 100% polling percentage in the April 23 Assembly election in Ta

Total value of election-related seizures in Villupuram district reach 89.48 lakh

While conducting vehicle checks, the teams had been seizing cash found carried without valid documents at various places in seven Assembly consti

Cong demands implementation of women's quota law on current LS strength, marches to BJP office

Congress staged a protest in New Delhi demanding immediate implementation of women's reservation. Party leaders accused the Modi government of de

PM Modi Highlights Bengals Struggles at Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram

Jhargram, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Jhargram, West Bengal, on Sunday. He emphasized that the up

Dinesh Trivedi Discussed as Next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Amit Malviya Congratulates

New Delhi, April 19: Former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi, who served as the Member of Parliament from Barrackpore, is being discussed as the nex

J&K ACB Report Card: 23,798 Complaints, Only 27 Convictions In Last 6 Years

JAMMU, Apr 19: A conviction rate of just 12.6 per cent in corruption cases over the last six years has put a spotlight on the Anti-Corruption Bur

One arrested for hurling a glass bottle at the convoy of TVK candidate in Saidapet

Sampath, a car mechanic, hurled an empty liquor bottle at TVK members when the partys Saidapet candidate Arul Prakasam was canvassing votes in th

India Aims for 100 Gigawatts of Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2047, Says CEA Chief Ghanshyam Prasad

New Delhi, April 19: The Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ghanshyam Prasad, announced that India aims to achieve a nuclear

Frequent Mouthwash Use May Increase Hypertension Risk: Experts

EXETER (UK), Apr 19: Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of high blood pressure and potentially damage heart heal

Allies back Starmer as Mandelson, Epstein leave UK leader fighting for his job

LONDON, Apr 19: Senior Cabinet ministers on Sunday rallied around UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is teetering over his decision

Himachal Govt Defers 30 Per Cent Salary Of Top Officials For Six Months

SHIMLA, Apr 19: A portion of the salary of officers and employees of the Himachal Pradesh government has been deferred for a period of six months

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, discusses Indian housing project

COLOMBO, Apr 19: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake here on Sunday and held discussions on variou

Womens Reservation: Cong, DMK Betrayed Women, BJP Will Ensure Justice, Says Amit Shah

ERODE (Tamil Nadu), Apr 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday lashed out at the Congress and DMK for voting against the Womens Reservation

Indias banking sector resilient; 11-13 pc credit growth for Jan-Jun likely: Survey

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: Indias banking sector remains resilient in the backdrop of heightened geopolitical uncertainties, with a majority of bankers a

Womens Bill being used to dilute southern representation, says Kanimozhi

Campaigning for M. H. Jawahirullah, candidate of the DMK-led alliance from Nagapattinam, she addressed voters near Nellukadai Mariamman Temple an

DMKs defeat of Womens Reservation Bill akin to foeticide, says PMK president Anbumani

There is no connection between population and the Delimitation exercise, said the PMK chief

DMK and its allies shattered womens dreams, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

The DMK alliance does not want to give reservation for women, the AIADMK general secreatary Palaniswami charged

Watch | This election is about Bengals identity; TMC agenda dangerous: PM Modi

Pahalgam Terror Attack Anniversary: Security Tightened Across Tourist Spots In Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Apr 19: Security has been beefed up at tourist spots across Kashmir ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack in whi

Thunderstorm forecast in 13 Telangana districts on April 20

Hyderabad and its surrounding areas for the next 24 hours will see a partly cloudy sky

Iran says final deal still far off as Strait of Hormuz remains closed

A two-week ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) unless it is renewed

Lenskart apologises after backlash, issues new in-store style guide

Lenskart has apologised after online backlash over a grooming policy document and issued a revised in-store style guide permitting employees to w

Himachal govt defers 30% salary of top officials for six months

Himachal Pradesh government has deferred a portion of salaries for officers and employees for six months, starting May 2026, to manage financial

Five-Member Panel Formed to Probe Student Suicides at NIT Kurukshetra

NIT's Public Relations Officer, Prof Gian Bhushan, said on Sunday that the committee has been constituted to investigate the recent suicide cases

A.P. records weakest MGNREGA performance since bifurcation; work, income, workforce shrink sharply

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe households bore a substantial share of the income loss; together, they accounted for 484 crore, or about 40%

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals wins toss, opts to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders

The Royals have made a couple of changes with Shimron Hetmyer coming back into the side, replacing Lhuan-dre Pretorius while Brijesh Sharma steps

Digital Arrest Scams: CBI To Launch Chatbot To Help People Verify Notices Issued To Them

NEW DELHI, Apr 19: To tackle the menace of digital arrest frauds, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will on Monday unveil an artificial i

UP Police bust inter-state cyber gang in Bareilly with links to Nepal, China; arrests 5

Uttar Pradesh Police have uncovered a major inter-state cyber fraud network. Five individuals were apprehended in Bareilly for their alleged invo

7 morning habits for a healthier lifestyle

Starting your day with healthy habits can improve energy, focus, and overall well-being. Simple morning routines help build consistency, reduce s

IPL 2026, RR vs KKR LIVE: Rajasthan Royals Wins Toss, Opts To Bat

With a break of about a month looming due to the upcoming Assembly polls, Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate to secure their first win in fr

Telangana CM Revanth meets Governor, seeking clearance of Kodandaram and Azharuddins nomination as MLCs

The names of Prof M. Kodandaram and Mohammad Azharuddin, which had been approved earlier by the State Cabinet, remain pending with the Lok Bhavan

2 Punjab Men Get 10-Year Imprisonment In Udhampur Drug Case

JAMMU, Apr 19: A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur has sentenced two inter-state drug peddlers from Punjab to 10 years of rigorous imprisonmen

Word of the Day: Psammophile

As readers and writers continue to explore expressive and lesser-known terms, Psammophile offers a refreshing departure from the ordinary, inviti

After Shivam Dubes black magic wicket video goes viral, fake CSK voodoo complaint grabs attention; check details

A bizarre on-field moment during an IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings has gone viral. A fan's apparent 'black ma

Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 24

Eight to ten individuals, including Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal and plant head Devendra Patel, have been named in the FIR. If more person

Jana Sena Party eyes expansion in Kerala

MLC Nagababu emphasised that though politics in Kerala might differ from that in A.P., the JSPs core ideologies remain the same regardless of reg

Watch: Tamil Nadu election 2026: DMK Minister-candidate Ma. Subramanian interview

Streamlining Kalaignar Kaappittu Thittam for better coverage, next phase of Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, including cancer screening, are also on hi

All India Chess Federation aims to host World Chess Championship matches, says Verma

Verma said FIDE had initially been open to awarding the event to Tamil Nadu, with full backing from both the All India Chess Federation (AICF) an

Tata Trusts to amend Bai Hirabai Trust deed, trustee eligibility clauses under review

Tata Trusts trustees will seek to change rules in the Bai Hirabai Trust deed. These rules previously barred non-Zoroastrians from becoming truste

Postal voting for govt staff, police and journalists to conclude today in Thoothukudi ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Postal voting for government employees, police, fire and rescue staff, and accredited journalists on election duty in Thoothukudi district conclu

IMF, World Bank meetings show limits in mitigating shocks, reliance on US for solutions

Global finance leaders met amid Middle East war news. They acknowledged their limited ability to counter economic damage from frequent geopolitic

Watch: Uthiramerur: Ancient democracy, modern struggles in Tamil Nadus key constituency

From the 10th-century Kudavolai system to todays electoral battleground, Uthiramerur reflects both democratic legacy and present-day challenges

'Bihu going global': US astronaut performs Assamese dance aboard ISS; Himanta Sarma shares video