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Third language row: Demand for clarification from Karnataka Education Department

Lack of clarity during the ongoing academic years examination period has pushed lakhs of students into mental stress and uncertainty, educationis

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

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

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

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.

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

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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

'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

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

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

This assembly poll battle to save Bengal's identity: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the West Bengal assembly election is a fight to preserve the state's identity, accusing the Mamata Ban

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

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

Defeat of bill on womens quota shows BJP doesnt represent peoples will: Akhilesh

Lucknow, Apr 19: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said the BJP-led NDA has no right to remain in power at the Centre because it

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

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

Operating nuclear plants was lifetime committment: Experts

The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025, is to help India raise its installed nucl

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

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

US-Iran war: Tehran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire nears expiration

US-Israel war with Iran: Tehran is maintaining its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This action continues as long as the United States maintains

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

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

West Bengal polls: Mamata betrayed Bengal's women by conspiring with parties like Congress, says Nitin Nabin

BJP president Nitin Nabin blamed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Congress for the failure of the women's reservation bill. He

Impossible For Others To Pass When We Can't: Iran On Closing Hormuz

The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether the two-week truce can be extended.

After terror attack, Pahalgam shifts to QR code identity system for locals

Responding to last year's unfortunate events, Pahalgam is rolling out a cutting-edge QR code initiative aimed at bolstering security for its many

Watch: Womens reservation is baby of Congress: Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar

Naidu to anchor NDAs Tamil Nadu push with rallies and roadshows

N. Chandrababu Naidus visit is aimed at energising party cadre, strengthening voter engagement, and reinforcing the NDAs development-oriented nar

An Insult To Lebanon That US Dictates Its Text: Hezbollah Chief On Ceasefire With Israel

The truce came days after Lebanon and Israel's ambassadors to the US met in Washington ahead of planned direct negotiations between the two count

At least 404 candidates in Tamil Nadu have serious criminal cases against them: Report

Tamil Nadu Election Watch (TNEW) State coordinator P. Joseph Victor Raj released the report and it was received by Jayaram Venkatesan, State Coor

Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM 51 Result Today (April 19, 2026): Rs 1 crore, Rs 25 lakh & Rs 5 lakh prize winning numbers & full list

Kerala Lottery: Samrudhi SM 51 Kerala Lottery result 2026 will be declared today following a live draw at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram at 3

No more corridors of peril: Supreme Court rolls out strict highway safety norms, bans illegal parking, encroachments

The Supreme Court has mandated nationwide road safety improvements, banning heavy vehicle parking on national highways and restricting new roadsi

Death toll in Vedanta power plant blast rises to 24

Another worker from Jharkhand injured in the boiler explosion at the Vedanta power plant in Singhitarai village of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh,

Tamil Nadu polls: Stalin unveils Chennai Super-6 plan, promises major urban transformation

IAF's Garud Special Forces to get compact UAV system with enhanced range, endurance

The Indian Air Force is revolutionising its operational strategy with the introduction of a cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicle system for its p

Madhya Pradesh: Over Rs 15 crore stolen from Bank of Maharashtra in Singrauli

According to officials, the robbery took place on Friday afternoon when five masked men entered the bank and fled with around 10 kilograms of gol

UK's Keir Starmer Looks To European Union As Iran War Strains Ties With US

Donald Trump's unpredictability and stream of insults towards US's historic ally is adding impetus to Keir Starmer's bid to deepen ties with the

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Germany to boost defence ties; first visit in 7 years

According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), discussions will focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to-milit

Ajit Agarkar to continue as chairman of selectors as BCCI renews contract for one year

During his tenure, the committee has taken several tough calls, including overseeing the Test retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and gr

Vinay Varma Revisits Babban Khans Unmatched Popularity

Senior actor and theatre practitioner, Vinay Varma looks back at the rise, reach, and quiet fading of a Hyderabadi stage icon.

Trinamool betrayed women, will be punished in West Bengal elections, says Modi

We have seen how the TMC betrayed women in Parliament. The TMC conspired with the Congress to prevent the passage of the Bill as it is against wo

Mock Drills And Blackout Exercise In J&Ks Poonch From April 20 To April 24

JAMMU, Apr 19: The District Administration Poonch has issued directions for the conduct of a Civil Defence air mock drills and blackout mock exer

Life on Rs 11,000 a month in Noida: How workers survive on minimal salaries amid rising LPG prices and high rent

In Noidas industrial belt, thousands of factory workers are struggling to survive on monthly wages of around Rs 11,000Rs 14,000, pushing many int

PM Modi Assures Strong Support for BJP in West Bengal Elections

Purulia, April 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Purulia, West Bengal, on Sunday. He stated, I usually refrai

Celebrating Akshaya Tritiya: Mango Festival at Mumbadevi Temple

Mumbai, April 19: Devotees are flocking to temples across the country to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya. In both North and South India, Lord Vishnu an

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan departs for Sri Lanka on first foreign visit

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan departed for Sri Lanka on his first foreign visit since assuming office. The two-day trip includes scheduled meet

IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatres dismissal set us back a little bit, says CSK batting coach Mike Hussey

Mike Hussey said he is happy with Dhonis batting at nets and had encouraging update on the former CSK captain

Congress, DMK opposition to Womens Reservation Bill wont be tolerated: Amit Shah

Women have been denied crucial opportunities due to the actions of the Congress and the DMK, and such practices will not be tolerated, Amit Shah

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea fires multiple missiles

Japan was placed on high alert after North Korea launched multiple suspected ballistic missiles from its eastern coast. Prime Minister Sanae Taka

Actor Parthiban moves Madras High Court seeking no caste, no religion certificate

The actor says the Tamil Nadu government is sleeping over the matter despite an order passed by a Division Bench of the High Court on June 10, 20

NDA Leaders Criticize Congress and Opposition Alliance Over Womens Reservation Bill Delay

New Delhi, April 19: NDA leaders have accused the opposition of working against womens rights due to the failure to pass the Womens Reservation A

Territorial Army Announces Recruitment Rally for 161 Positions Starting May 5

New Delhi, April 19: A significant opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to serve the nation. The 137th Overall Ecological Task Force Battal

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Election Commission Transfers Tamil Nadu Chief Of Intelligence

Avinash Kumar posted as Inspector General Of Police, Intelligence.

How Rs 460 Bluetooth Tracker In Postcard Revealed Location Of A Dutch Warship

On the ship, crew members phones unknowingly helped the tracker send location data.

Indias Vice President Discusses Strong Civilizational Ties with Sri Lankan President

Colombo, April 19: Indias Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day visit. He was welcomed with a traditional Kand

Last Chance to Surrender Before April 29: PM Warns TMC 'Goons at West Bengal Rally

Listing promises for women in West Bengal, he said that women will receive free rations and Rs 36,000 annually with the 'Maatri Shakti Bharosa Ca

Adani arm sets up three hotel, real estate airport city units

Adani Enterprises is expanding its airport cities. Three new subsidiaries will focus on hotels and real estate development. This is part of a lar

Bulgarians head to polls to elect parliament for eighth time in 5 years

Bulgarians are voting for the eighth time in five years. They hope to elect a stable parliament to end political deadlock. Nationwide protests ag