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United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for womens quota

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a c

Major parties fail to nominate women in some key constituencies in Tiruchi district

Parties have promised several sops for women, but fall short when it comes to ensuring proportional representation in candidate selection

Poll duty officials find two guns in car at upper Kodaikanal

Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO

Medical Education Minister warns hospital heads over drug shortage, ICU gaps

On complaints of a shortage of intensive care facilities, the Minister sought an explanation from officials of Victoria Hospital

School teacher suspended for campaigning for husband, a Congress candidate in Sankarankovil

Exciting Opportunity for Research Assistant Positions at NIT Calicut

Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: A remarkable opportunity has arisen for those aspiring to work at the National Institute of Technology (NIT). NIT C

Chittoor district to restore 3,106 tanks under Jaladhara

Initiative to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support for farmers, says Collector

AIUTUC stages protest in Sandur backing Noida workers, condemns repression

Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar to boycott elections

Serious Questions Arise in Jubeen Garg Financial Case, Next Hearing Scheduled for April 20

Guwahati, April 17: A court in Guwahati raised significant concerns on Friday regarding financial irregularities linked to renowned Assamese sing

Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Bidar steps up vigil with special teams to prevent child marriages

Major Success in Jharkhand: Security Forces Eliminate Four Notorious Maoists

Ranchi, April 17: In a significant operation against Maoist insurgency, security forces achieved a major victory in Jharkhand on Friday. A fierce

Polls, political parties, and flowers

Rhythm of resilience: Hows BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

New Zealand Triumphs Over Bangladesh by 26 Runs in First ODI

Dhaka, April 17: New Zealand secured a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the first One Day International (ODI) match held on Friday. The match

Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions

Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing

Shivamogga safari implements cooling measures for animals and visitors

High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

Probiotics and heart health: hype or real benefit?

The research on probiotics and cardiovascular health is real, growing, and worth taking seriously. However, it is not at a stage where broad clai

Man ends life at Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district

Tom Banton Out of IPL 2026; Connor Esterhuizen Joins Gujarat Titans

New Delhi, April 17: The Gujarat Titans (GT) have faced a significant setback in IPL 2026. Batter Tom Banton is out for the remainder of the seas

Activists oppose move to fell 196 trees for building Golf Training Academy at Pilikula

Karnataka Political Murders: BJP Welcomes Court Ruling in Congress MLAs Case

Bengaluru, April 17: The recent court ruling in the murder case of BJP leader Yogesh Gowda has been welcomed by R. Ashoka, the leader of the oppo

Use AI like Maharashtra, demand sugarcane growers in Belagavi

Over 5,700 senior citizens, physically challenged cast votes through postal ballots in Tirunelveli; polling by personnel on essential services on

From delivery hubs to decision centres: Indias GCCs reshape the global enterprise

At DevSparks 2026 in Pune, leaders from MetLife Global Capability Center and Allvue Systems discussed how GCCs in India are moving beyond deliver

Amit Shah Addresses Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha, Criticizes Congress

Mumbai, April 17: Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the Womens Reservation Bill, emphasizing the need for tim

Menstrual leave: Karnataka to implement law with penal provisions

A majority of manufacturing industries have failed to implement the provision of one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees a

Uttar Pradesh Launches Dairy Golden Festival 2026 with Major Investment Proposals

Lucknow, April 17: The Dairy Golden Festival 2026 was grandly inaugurated on Friday in Uttar Pradesh, aimed at elevating the dairy sector. The ev

ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram

Over 11.92 lakh voters information slips distributed in Kanniyakumari district

Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations, sub-standard coal imports

The indictment triggered sharp criticism from members of the political Opposition and civil society, who reminded the Dissanayake government and

India Rejects Pakistans Interference in Ongoing Delimitation Process

New Delhi, April 17: The Ministry of External Affairs firmly dismissed a statement from Pakistan regarding Indias ongoing delimitation process on

Ravi Kishan Advocates for Womens Reservation in Lok Sabha with a Touch of Humor

New Delhi, April 17: During a discussion on womens reservation in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Ravi Kishan made headlines with his unique approach. He h

CPI(M) flays silence of TDP, YSRCP over delimitation process

Linking the womens reservation Bill with delimitation will adversely impact the SCs and STs, and the southern States that have effectively contro

Shivamogga MP raises Hosanagar residents demand in parliament

Kumbakarai falls closed for visitors as less volume of water flows

Odisha Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Biju Patnaik, Vows to Fulfill His Vision

Bhubaneswar, April 17: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi paid heartfelt tribute to former Chief Minister and prominent leader Biju Patnai

Oil plunges, stocks jumps as Iran declares Hormuz open

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for

West Bengal Election: Counting Centers Reduced to 87 Ahead of Polls

Kolkata, April 17: The Election Commission of India announced on Friday that the number of counting centers for the upcoming two-phase elections

Does disciplinary action apply only to Muslim leaders, Karnatak Mulla Association president asks Congress high command

J&K To Distribute To Free Ration To Migrants From April 18

Jammu, Apr 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday announced the distribution of free ration to migrants from April 18 across designated

Commissioning of EVMs begins in Cuddalore district

Swimming Attempt Turns Fatal, Two Die in Srikalahasti

12-year-old slips into well; youth dies trying to save him

Amit Shah Addresses Concerns Over Delimitation in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to discussions in the Lok Sabha regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam and delim

Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants

District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities

BJP Protests Against Power Cuts and Rate Hikes Across Jharkhand

Ranchi, April 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged protests across Jharkhand on Friday in response to the deteriorating electricity supply

ASR District Collector felicitates students who passed inter exams in merit

Village panels key to ending child labour, says official

Kollam swelters as temperatures soar, yellow alert issued

The intense heat has turned daily commutes and outdoor labour into gruelling tasks. Many citizens have reported physical exhaustion and heat-rela

Penchalakona Brahmotsavams From April 27, Government Steps Up Arrangements

The minister said silk garments will be offered to the deity by temples including Kanipakam, Srisailam and Srikalahasti, among others.

India needs doctors who are skilled, compassionate and socially responsible: NMC Chairman

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Accuses SP of Vote-Bank Politics Targeting Muslims

Prayagraj, April 17: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yad

Group Chairman Anil Agrawal, Other Officials Booked In Vedanta Power Plant Mishap In Cgarh, Probe Finds Operational Lapses

Eight to ten people including Vedanta group chairman Anil Agrawal have been named in the FIR. More people will be booked if found responsible for

Education department conducts NEET coaching for 571 government school students in Puducherry

From Reels to Rigor: Making Classical Dance Matter Again

A conversation with Swapnokalpa Dasgupta on why Mudra 2026 is putting children at the heart of Indias classical dance future

Two arrested for attention diversion thefts at ATMs in Hyderabad

IPL 2026: High-flyingRCBaims to extend winningstreak against DC

On April 18, 2026, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping Royal Challengers Bengalurus run at Chinnaswamy Stadium

IPL 2026: Running Out Of Appreciation For Our Batters, Says Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings are the only unbeaten team in the IPL with four wins out of five matches

Construction industry in Mangaluru facing dearth of skilled labourers, say civil contractors, engineers

G. Pullaiah College inks MoU with Nirmaan for student skills, jobs

BJP slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on Prime Minister, armed forces

Opposing a Bill that is aimed at women empowerment reflects poorly on the Congress leader, says Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav

Vijay visits Perambur, interacts with local residents

He also holds meeting with partyworkers regarding election-related work

Mysuru gets connectivity boost with new Hyderabad flight from May 1

Iran Fully Opens Hormuz Strait Amid Ceasefire Announcement

New Delhi, April 17: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has made a significant announcement regarding the ongoing ceasefire in Lebano

KKR Opts to Bat First Against GT in IPL 2026 Showdown

Ahmedabad, April 17: In the 25th match of IPL 2026, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) today at

Driver succumbs 10 days after consuming pesticide in Shamshabad

North Karnataka: Various events to be held to celebrate Basava Jayanti

BCCI Fines RR Manager Bhinder 1 Lakh For Anti-corruption Breach, Issues Warning

The breach occurred during the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on April 10

Jeedimetla police personnel host baby shower for constable

Tehran : Strait Of Hormuz 'Completely Open' For Remaining Period Of Ceasefire

US naval blockade will remain, reacts Trump

More than 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025: UN

The United Nations estimates a grim toll in Gaza. By the end of 2025, over 38,000 women and girls are projected to have been killed. This figure

Indias Forex Reserves Surge Past $700 Billion, Reports RBI

New Delhi, April 17: Indias foreign exchange reserves continue to show a steady increase. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India

Madhya Pradesh to Investigate Fertilizer and Seed Sale Centers: Narayan Singh Kushwah

Bhopal, April 17: Narayan Singh Kushwah, the Minister of Horticulture and Food Processing in Madhya Pradesh, has ordered an investigation into al

Habitual thief arrested at Secunderabad Railway Station, stolen jewellery recovered

No state will lose out in delimitation, says Amit Shah; offers 50% seat hike amendment if Opposition backs bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has proposed a significant increase in Lok Sabha seats. He stated that no state will be disadvantaged in the upcomi

Mild tremors felt in Anakapalli district of A,.P.

Epicentre of tremor, with a magnitude of 3.7 on the Richter scale, was located near Anakapalli

Kanaka Durga temple to celebrate Akshaya Tritiya, Sankara Jayanti on April 20

Man Held with 878 Grams of Opium, Rs 51.65 Lakh Cash in Udaipur

Udaipur, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Under Operation Trinetra, Udaipur Police carried out its second consecutive action at Ghasa Police Station and

Two arrested for smuggling 18 kg ganja at Hyderabad railway station

J&K Shines In Mission Karmayogi; JKIMPARD Gets Special Award For Excellence

JAMMU, APR 17: Jammu & Kashmir has secured the third rank nationally under Mission Karmayogi during SDHANA Saptah, marking a major milestone in i

Karnataka High Court Announces Recruitment for Civil Judges: Apply by May 15

Bengaluru, April 17: The Karnataka High Court has issued an official notification for the recruitment of 90 Civil Judge positions. This includes

Over 80,000 Tech Jobs Lost Globally in Q1 2026; Projections Exceed 300,000 for the Year

New Delhi, April 17: A recent report highlights a significant rise in layoffs within the tech sector in 2026. In the first quarter alone, over 80

Eli Lilly Foundayo weight-loss pill vs Novo Nordisk Wegovy oral obesity treatment tablets: Which medicine is the most prescribed across U.S.?

Eli Lilly Foundayo was approved in the U.S. on April 1, with prescriptions accepted immediately on LillyDirect, while shipping started on April 6

Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case

Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment

Gujarat HC rejects Asaram trust plea over Motera land takeover for sports complex

Court upholds eviction proceedings for land near Narendra Modi Stadium earmarked for proposed Sardar Patel Sports Complex ahead of 2030 Commonwea

Every district in A.P. to get five animal shelters

The initiative aims to improve public safety and animal welfare, particularly in busy urban and semi-urban areas where animals pose risks to comm

188 rowdy-sheeters test positive for drugs during checks by Hyderabad Police