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U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday

The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Ira

EGH PwD murder case: Family questions police inaction against 16 assailants

From Our Correspondent WILLIAMNAGAR, April 12: Relatives of Talseng T. Sangma, a Person with Disabilities (PwD) who died from injuries sustained

Quote of the day by Warren Hull: 'Constant use will wear out anythingespecially...' Life lessons on relationships, love and happiness by popular American actor, singer and television personality

Quote of the day by Warren Hull explores the message that constant dependence can weaken friendships and relationships. This explainer examines t

Shillong LS bypoll: UDP unaware of Sanbors candidature

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The United Democratic Party (UDP) on Sunday claimed it was unaware of any talks or discussions on projecting

Prez Trump orders Hormuz blockade after talks fail

WASHINGTON, April 12: US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy will immediately begin a blockade to stop ships from entering or leavi

Cops arrest 16 more in second vice raid in city

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: Continuing their crackdown on the public nuisance caused due to the proliferation of sex trade in the city, p

Noida drowning: FIR filed against three friends of deceased student

Police saidthe four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to bedisclose

Miners allege illegal limestone transport permits, seek probe

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: Two major mining lease holders from West Jaintia Hills approached Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, alleging ir

Shad Suk Mynsiem festival draws large audience on Day 2

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: The annual Shad Suk Mynsiem festival drew large crowds to Weiking Ground, Jaiaw, on its second day on Sunday.

ATM Cash Filling Agents Steal 1.2 Crore Cash

Police suspect two custodians as they have not reported to duty and are not responding to calls.

Human-elephant conflict: Nearly 100 people lost lives from 2009 to 2024

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, April 12: A national study on humanelephant conflict has revealed that 92 people and 58 elephants lost their lives in M

West Bengal polls: Chandra Bose joins TMC, attacks BJP

Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew, Chandra Bose, has joined the TMC after quitting the BJP, criticizing the latter's latantly communal and anti-

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: How actively does Chennai vote? A look at the trends

In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that mom

4 days after Bengal roll freeze, tribunals to start hearings today

Kolkata's 19 appellate tribunals will commence hearing elector inclusion/exclusion appeals on Monday, following the freezing of the electoral rol

'1,000 crore BJP deal' video real, admits Kabir; TMC questions PM Modi

Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir admitted a controversial video showing him seeking Rs 1,000 crore from BJP and making remarks about Muslims

Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens

The Haitian National Police, in a separate statement, said it had opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident

West Bengal polls: NIA detains Congress nominee, 3 others over Malda unrest

The NIA has detained Congress candidate Sayem Choudhury and gram panchayat member Golam Rabbani for questioning. The detention is linked to the A

12-Year-Old Girl Collapses At KGBV, Dies; Probe Ordered, 4 Staff Suspended

The deceased, Mylapalli Navya, a Class VII student from Pudimadaka village in Anakapalli district, reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Sat

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power

Hungary's Viktor Orban, A Trump Ally, Loses Polls After 16 years In Power

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Clamour for better prices persists in agrarian heartland

Farmers organisations demand legal guarantee for MSP and the implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Commissions recommendations in full

What Forced Rohit To Leave Field Midway During MI vs RCB - Explained

Rohit Sharma, batting on 19 off 13 balls, walked off the pitch during Mumbai Indians' chase of 241 against Royal Challengers Benglauru in IPL 202

Consolidated voters list of 9 States and 3 UTs that underwent SIR Phase II trimmed by 10.2%

Uttar Pradesh records highest net deletion of voters in absolute numbers at 2.04 crore while Lakshadweep sees lowest at 181.

570-cr. plan cleared for new hostels at Maulana Azad Medical College

Regularisation push sparks relief in Capitals unauthorised colonies

Women claim long wait for pink cards; no snags in scheme, says Delhi Transport Minister

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn Concedes Defeat After 'Painful' Election Result

Members of Trump's Make America Great Again movement are among those who see Orbn's government and his Fidesz political party as shining examples

Letters to the Editor April 13, 2026

Delimitation, and not womens reservation, is the issue

Any delimitation involving an increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha must be politically and not just arithmetically equitable

Turkish proverb of the day: 'Measure a thousand times and cut...' Lessons on planning, success, hard work, and why careful action is crucial for a win

Turkish proverb of the day explains the meaning of Measure a thousand times and cut once and shows how planning, patience, and careful review hel

Cancer courses through the Ghaggar

Villages along Haryanas Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, claim a surge in cancer cases, allegedly linked to contaminated water. Thi

People across Tamil Nadu want a change: AIADMK leader-candidate D. Jayakumar

Former Minister D. Jayakumar says every party in the alliance has its own ideology, but the AIADMK will not be influenced by them. Confident of a

With 10.9% net voter deletions, Bengal 5th among 12 states, UTs

West Bengal, despite facing significant opposition to voter list revisions, ranked fifth in net deletions and third in absolute numbers of absent

Sawan Barwal breaks Shivnath Singh's 48-year-old marathon national record

Hailing from a village in Joginder Nagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, the 28-year-old Barwal has trained hard for many years, establish

Telangana Emerges As Leader In Natural Farming, Turmeric Production Prove Huge Success

Telangana tops nation in chemical-free farming

Skills, not degrees alone, define success in todays job market

Abhi na jao chhod kar ke dil abi bhara nahi

End of an era: Asha Bhosles voice lives on forever

CA course rewards talent, not your background: ICAI Council member

If Centre stops assistance or grants, we will not accept it: AIADMK leader-candidate K.P. Munusamy

Its true that we backed the farm laws that had benefits for farmers,but it wasEdappadiK.Palaniswami who stalled the project for the extraction of

Sensual To Soulful, Ashas Voice Defined An Era Of Heroines

Asha Bhosle did not merely lend her voice to actresses; she became their soul, defining how audiences felt, remembered, and celebrated them

Why Indias established elite is afraid of taking risks

The inherited elite, the people who control the most capital and have the most institutional access, are opting out of the riskiest, and most tra

Elusive deal: On the Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks

U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

Cheng Li-wun, the head of the Kuomingtang, and Chinas President Xi Jinping held a high-profile meeting Friday during which they called for peace,

Bhatti Announces Panel To Address Power Sector Issues

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu announced the formation of a committee with senior officials to resolve longstanding issues faced b

Kochi Corpn. seeksgovt. fundsto repair uneven stretches along metro corridor

Civic body not in a position to mobilise 14 crore needed to resurface S.A. Road, says Mayor; work to prevent concrete blocks from falling onto th

Markets in Kochi come alive withVishubuzz

Amarnath yatra from July 3 to August 28, registration begins on April 15

The annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Pilgrims aged 13 to 70 can register from April 15,

Armed Men Kill 3 Pakistani Coast Guards In Arabian Sea

Intelligence and police officials said the boat was on a routine patrol in a coastal area close to the Pakistan-Iran border.

Coal India absorbs cost surge to shield consumers

Coal India Limited is absorbing increased input costs to protect consumers from higher coal prices. Expenses for explosives and industrial diesel

Lifelong learning is essential as people now have a second life after retirement

Intermediate Results Out: 75.61% Pass Second Year, Girls Dominate Top Spots

Intermediate results improve; girls outperform boys again

AI will transform jobs rather than eliminate them; it will only open up new opportunities

J&K: 3 Kashmir varsities end MOUs with US NGO after security concerns

Three universities in Kashmir have terminated academic agreements with the US-based Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF). The University of Kashmir, IUS

Warangal Congress Unit Begins Leadership Reshuffle

To maintain transparency, senior leaders have been appointed as observers to oversee the selection process

Candidates chess: Zhu beatsVaishali, catches up with the Indian at thetop

Girls have the edge in landing IT sector jobs: academician

Axis Bank Staffer Arrested For Duping NRI of Rs 6.5 crore

Bank manager held for 6.5 crore fraud on NRI

BRS to TRS Name Change Will Be a Smooth Affair Under EC Norms

Reverting BRS to TRS name likely to be smooth

Energy security, Indians in focus as EAM Jaishankar calls on UAE leadership

India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met UAE leaders to deepen ties. He thanked the UAE President for supporting the Indian community during reg

BRS Set to Return as TRS to Regain Lost Ground; KTR Announces State-Wide Padayatra

BRS may revert to TRS name, says KTR

BJP MP Arvind Asserts 2029 National Polls Will Be With 33% Quota For Women

He said that the womens bill will also benefit women in increasing their numbers in the seats reserved for the SC and ST communities.

Govt trying to lower Tamil Nadu's representation: Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has accused the Union government of betraying South India. He claims the Centre sought to reduce Tamil Nadu's

Governor condoles death of playback singer Asha Bhosle

Amaravati To Host Indias First Quantum Test Beds On World Quantum Day

Over 1.5 lakh students across AP to attend the event virtually

From balloons to flash mobs, city amps up voter awareness

Coimbatores local cable TV telecasts Jana Nayagan; TVK supporters seek action

The leaked movie was telecast on Rasi Prime Movie, a local cable TV channel on April 11, for upto 21 minutes post the interval

Passengers of Vande Bharat Express Complain Over Food

Travellers say costly meals are poor in taste, quantity and lack local flavour

Brands focus on leaner product lines amid surging input costs

Companies are reducing product choices to manage rising costs. This strategy focuses on popular, profitable items. Smartphone and TV makers are c

Big boost to IAF: GE Aerospace, HAL seal technical pact on jet engines

India and the US have reached a significant agreement on coproduction of fighter jet engines. GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd have con

People across Tamil Nadu want a change; there is anti-incumbency: AIADMK leader

Former Minister D. Jayakumar says every party in the alliance has its own ideology, but the AIADMK will not be influenced by them. Confident of a

Banerjee attacks BJP, alleges delimitation 'plot' to divide Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns about a potential delimitation exercise by the Central government. She claims part

Project Him Sarovar: Centres push for year-round water security in Ladakh

A new initiative, Project Him Sarovar, is set to secure water for Ladakh. The project will build storage ponds to collect melting snow and glacia

Upper Sileru Pumped Storage Project To Power APs Energy Future By 2029

Upper Sileru pumped storage project is expected to be completed by 2029. Once operational, it would significantly strengthen Andhra Pradeshs ener

IPL 2026 | Taking the pace off worked:Prasidh

Bengaluru Fitness Trainer Dies By Suicide, Family Alleges Blackmail By Married Woman

Dileep, a state-level fitness trainer, died by suicide in his room after returning home late at night

Annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3 to August 28

The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Advance registration for the pilgrimage opens on April 15. Preparations

RCB Triumphs Over MI by 18 Runs in IPL 2026 Thriller

Mumbai, April 13: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured an impressive victory against Mumbai Indians (M

U.S.-Iran Talks Not a Failure, But Resultless: Expert Analysis

New Delhi, April 13: The recent talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Pakistan during a two-week ceasefire agreement, are not a failure bu

Senior citizens, differently abled cast their votes at home in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi districts

Manipurs Law and Order Situation Stabilizes Over the Last 24 Hours: Police Report

Imphal, April 13: According to a press release issued on Sunday, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable over the past 24 hour

Nitish Kumar to quit as Bihar CM; New Bihar Govt a day later

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will resign on Tuesday after a cabinet meeting. A new government will be sworn in on Wednesday. Shivraj Singh C

CM Meets Godavari River Management Board Chief, Reviews Water Management

CM highlights AWARE system, interlinking plans and flood control efforts

Army organises cultural event in Kupwara

The 'Shaam-e-Watan' event recently took place in the Karnah region, bringing together locals and visitors for a special evening. It was a vibrant

State Govt Orders Expeditious Rehabilitation Of Kaleshwaram Barrages

Steering Committee formed to spearhead rehabilitation of programme

AIADMK struggles to shake off 'BJP junior ally' tag

AIADMK's strategy to dominate the alliance with BJP has faltered. The DMK is actively campaigning against the alliance, labeling AIADMK as a pupp

RSS and BJP want to end Constitution, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated the Constitution unites India. He accused the RSS and BJP of attempting to dismantle it. Gandhi emphasized that the Constitut

Karnataka Leaders Mourn the Passing of Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle

Bengaluru, April 13: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed profound sorrow on Sunday over the passing of renowned Indian playback singe

RCB Triumphs Over MI by 18 Runs in IPL 2026 Clash

Mumbai, April 13: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured an impressive victory against Mumbai Indians (M

U.S.-Iran Talks Not a Failure, But Unproductive: Expert

New Delhi, April 13: The recent discussions held in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan during a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Ir

Manipurs Law and Order Situation Stabilizes, Police Report

Imphal, April 13: According to a press note released on Sunday, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable over the past 24 hours

Unaware of Women's Reservation Bill, delimitation: Congress to PM Modi, urges all-party meet after polls

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the Opposition was not consulted on the Women's Reservation