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The Silent Threat of Irregular Sleep: Simple Solutions for Better Health

New Delhi, April 25: Irregular sleep patterns pose a silent threat to both mental and physical health. Many people struggle to maintain a regular

Incremental change: On Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency-III

Emissions can be significantly curbed only through electrification

Slender loris electrocuted on power line near Dindigul

S. Bharathidasan, secretary of Arulagam, says insulated cables or protective casing on overhead wires must be installed to prevent the deaths of

Peaceful Voting in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, No Re-polling Recommended

New Delhi, April 25: Significant updates have emerged regarding the voting held on April 23 in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. According to the Elect

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Calls for Full Voter Participation

Ahmedabad, April 25: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has urged voters to participate fully in the upcoming local body elections. This appe

RTC strike called off after marathon talks lead to common ground between govt and unions

India Provides Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka with Medical Units and Military Support

Colombo, April 25: India has extended its ongoing humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka by delivering two BHISM (Bharat Health Initiative for Coop

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Chief Minister Stalin commends people of State for record voter turnout

Six Pakistani Nationals Sentenced to 20 Years for Drug Trafficking in Gujarat

Bhuj, April 25: A special court in Gujarats Kutch district has sentenced six Pakistani nationals to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for attempt

Bengaluru firm Shree Bhagavathi Tech Labs to raise 50,000 cr to float, fuel 18 startup ventures

These ventures, span across diverse domains, are expected to create 18,000 to 20,000 jobs in the City in five years

BRICS-MENA envoys express deep concern over war in the Gulf

MEA says representatives had a constructive exchange of views at Delhi meeting

DSP on election duty dies at Oddanchatram in Dindigul

File report on steps taken to chant Tamil hymns at consecration of Meenakshi temple, HC tells T.N. government

Tragic Incident in Madhya Pradesh: Three Young Men Drown in Mine Pit

Bhopal, April 25: A tragic incident occurred in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, where three young men drowned in a stone crusher mine pit while

Delhi transfers 162 Trade and Taxes officials after irregularities

Rising Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Due to Irans Actions, Warns Pentagon

Washington, April 25: The United States issued a warning on Friday regarding the ongoing threat to vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz a

Early Start to El Nino - WMO Moves Scale From May Not to May

The India Meteorological Department has already forecast a lower-than-average monsoon this year and the latest WMO forecast of an El Nino beginni

IREL seeks CRZ clearance for atomic minerals project in Kanniyakumari district

The locations identified include Keezhmidalam, Midalam, Enayamputhenthurai, Ezhudesam, and Kollengode

West Bengal Leaders Set for Key Roles in NITI Aayog Amid Elections

New Delhi, April 25: Two prominent leaders from West Bengal are poised to take on significant responsibilities in NITI Aayog. Ashok Lahiri is set

Face-off between MNS and Shiv Sena leader Nirupam over mandatory Marathi for autorickshaw and taxi drivers

Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK

Many have said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who did not share the stage with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and was widely believed to have favoured

As Chennai reports cases of measles, doctors stress timely vaccination

While there is no surge in the number of cases or disease cluster, paediatricians say most affected children were not fully vaccinated against me

Delhi CM reviews heat action plan as IMD issues heatwave warning

DC Edit | Record Turnouts In WB, TN A Big Boost For Democracy

Over 85 per cent of the revised electorate of Tamil Nadu came to the booths and used the EVMs while the frenzy was more in West Bengal where the

Polling percentage of women rises in T.N. this Assembly election

As per provisional figures available at 8 p.m. on Friday, two Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu Karur and Veerapandi posted 93.40% each, th

Sholinganallur registers a massive jump in voter turnout compared to previous Assembly election

Trump to Send Special Envoy to Pakistan for Iran Talks

Washington, April 25: President Donald Trump will send a special envoy to Pakistan to facilitate discussions with Iran. White House Press Secreta

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mental health institution, organisations facilitate voting for residents

One killed, 10 injured after falling into pitin Mumbais Bhandup

Work to divert surplus water from Ambattur Lake to Cooum gains momentum

EU pressures Google to open Android to rival AI assistants

European Union regulators are increasing pressure on Google. They want the tech giant to allow rival AI search assistants equal access to Android

7 out of 10 AAP MPs cross over to BJP; Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal, Mittal among them

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move includes prominent leaders like Raghav Chadh

Youth ends life after murdering his girlfriend

Rtc Driver Linga Reddy Remains Critical After Suicide Attempt

Doctors said he consumed around 50 ml of paraquat and that its full effect on organs may be seen within two to three days. Treatment is continuin

Naidu Asks TD Cadres to Intensify Public Outreach, Expose Plots of Rivals

Naidu said that even during difficult phases, including his arrest, he ensured the protection of party workers.

BMCseeks support of political parties as SIR begins in Mumbai

Children from Coimbatore take a flight for the first time

Piyush Goyal Welcomes Todd McClay Ahead of India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

New Delhi, April 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed New Zealands Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay to India on Frid

DC Edit | AI Impact On Jobs: Act Swiftly

Major companies such as Amazon, Oracle, and Microsoft are trimming workforces even as they ramp up billions of dollars in AI investments. Social

Agricultural sector inU.P. witnessing rapid growth, positive outcome, says CM

Discover the Ancient Ganesh Temple in Jhansi: A Cultural Gem

Jhansi, April 25: In the historic city of Jhansi, where every wall and stone echoes the bravery of Rani Lakshmibai, lies an extraordinary ancient

US slaps 123% anti-dumping duty on Indian solar imports

India's solar industry said the decision to impose steep preliminary anti-dumping duties on cells and modules from India will have limited immedi

Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

New laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government is also

Iranian Foreign Minister Embarks on Diplomatic Tour to Pakistan, Oman, and Russia

Tehran, April 25: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi departed on Friday night for a diplomatic tour of Pakistan, Oman, and Russia. Th

Kodambakkam Power House to PanagalPark Metro Rail track work to begin in July

Telangana HC Orders SIT Probe Into Hyderabad Cricket Association Irregularities

Court flags irregularities, puts Hyderabad Cricket Association under oversight

Ex-Ministers husband booked for disrupting polling

Womens Leadership Strengthened Through Panchayati Raj Quota: Vizag ZP Chairperson

ZP chairperson J. Subhadra, CEO P. Narayanamurthy, DPO Srinivasa Rao and deputy CEO Raj Kumar attended the programme. Fifty employees were honour

Urdu no longer mandatory for J&K revenue services; sparks row

Greenlandic proverb of the Day: 'When you've come so far that you can't take another step...'The Greenlandic Proverb that redefines human endurance

Greenlandic proverb of the Day: Greenlandic wisdom highlights that perceived limits are often mental boundaries, not true incapacities. When feel

Virat Kohli Praises Key Partnership with Padikkal in RCBs Victory Over Gujarat Titans

Bengaluru, April 25: In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets. The mat

Persian proverb of the day: War first robs you of your laughter, and then your.... Why Iranian civilization believes He who has not seen war does not know.... Lessons from old Persian wisdom: Why war erases the soul before it destroys the world

Persian proverb of the day: War does not begin with bombs. It begins with belief. A nation convinces itself that conflict is necessary. That it i

10 retirement mistakes you must avoid for a safe and stress-free future

Many people make simple retirement mistakes without knowing the risk. Poor planning, late saving, scams, and wrong money decisions can create big

AP: Power Staff Seek Retirement Age Hike to 62

The delegation, led by forum state president G. Ramakrishnudu, met the Chief Minister at the party office in Mangalagiri and urged the government

Jharkhands Chief Minister Accelerates Investment Plans Post Davos and UK Visit

Ranchi, April 24: Jharkhands Chief Minister Hemant Soren emphasized a comprehensive strategy to boost investment and industrial development in th

Internal Reservation For SCs Announced In Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah followed the escape formula while allocating internal reservations, he accused and observed The Scheduled Castes comm

VVITU hosts seminar on intellectual property rights

The programme aims at underlining the role of intelluctual property rights in encouraging original thinking while safeguarding intellectual outpu

RBI Cancels Paytm Payments Bank License, Cites Depositor Risks

The central bank said that Paytm Payments Bank has enough liquidity to repay its entire deposit liability upon winding up of the bank.

Ahmedabad Court Sentences Two Drug Traffickers to 15 Years in Prison

Ahmedabad, April 24: A special NDPS court sentenced two drug traffickers to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment on Friday. Additionally, both were

Opinion: Opinion | Protest Origins To Major Rebellion: Story Of AAP So Far

There was a time when the Aam Aadmi Party was not just a political party; it was an emotion, an uprising, a moral assertion against a system perc

Indians Adapt Fitness Apps To Their Own Lives

Presented at the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, the study finds that young urban Indians treat fitness tracking as flexibl

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions on a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of shipping companies for their involvement in

Dev 360 | Heatwaves Amid Crisis In West Asia: Can We Cope? | Patralekha Chatterjee

Extreme heat acts as a multiplier, deepening discomfort, amplifying geopolitical and political stress. Informal workers lose out on work and inco

Planned For 10 Years, Out In 2 Hours: How Family Of 9 Escaped North Korea

A North Korean family of nine executed a decade-long escape plan in just two hours, sailing across the Yellow Sea to freedom, though tragedy stru

SRM University-A.P. celebrates 10th edition of Research Day

Research Day event receives 574 research abstracts spanning fields such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy and robotics

Ballari: 25 Trees Cut Without Permission, FIR Lodged

The incident came to light late on Thursday night when officials of the forest department received information that trees were being cut along th

CBI Arrests Central Warehousing Corporation Manager in Bribery Case

New Delhi, April 24: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a manager of the Central Warehousing Corporation in Hazaribagh for al

Whats the psychology of people who struggle to accept compliments: Why praise triggers discomfort

Psychologists suggest that accepting compliments is a skill that can be learned over time. Simple habits, such as saying thank you without deflec

Imagine India at the World Cup; wherever the team goes, people of Indian origin will turn up: Owen Coyle

The Jamshedpur FC head coach has a global view of football, thanks to his experiences around the world. In this interview, Coyle talks about retu

383 cases filed in drive against faulty number plates

Evolution or DNA rewriting: where is Formula Ones new era headed?

Regulation changes are constant in F1, compelling drivers to frequently tweak their technique. This time, though, the overhaul forced through is

Telangana Government Giving Human Touch To Tourism In State: Jupally Krishna Rao

The aim of this movement will be to make individuals feel more responsible towards society.

Supreme Court Grants Abortion Rights to Minor, Upholds Womens Autonomy

New Delhi, April 24: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling on Friday, allowing a 15-year-old minor to undergo an abortion. The court emph

'Anga, Banga, Kalinga': Amit Shah predicts BJP win in Bengal phase 1 elections

Amit Shah expressed his excitement over West Bengal voters making history with their show of support for 'Parivartan'. With a strong belief that

Kerala Elections: Vattiyoorkavu MLA VK Prasanth Banks On Track Record In 3-Way Fight

Prasanth will aim to retain the Vattiyoorkavu Assembly seat for CPI(M) based on his performance as the sitting MLA and his past reputation as may

Didi Slams Modi for Attacking JU, Warns BJP

CM defends Jadavpur University, warns BJP against undermining Bengal

Democracy in motion: Mamata slams PM for 'insulting' Jadavpur University

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has voiced her strong disagreement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements concerning Jadavpur

23, Including US Defence Staff, Injured In Bus Accident Near Pentagon

Emergency personnel transported 18 of the injured to local hospitals for further medical evaluation.

Political Shifts: Raghav Chadha and Others Join BJP, Sparking Controversy in Punjab

Moga, April 24: The political landscape in Punjab is witnessing intense reactions following the inclusion of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP

Telangana RTC Strike Called Off; Buses Resume Saturday

The breakthrough came during a crucial session at the Secretariat, chaired by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.

Vizag police help ex-convicts rebuild lives under Operation Jyothirgamayee

'Not an inch lost to China': Ex-Army Chief Naravane stands firm, urges nation to keep defence forces out of politics

Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane breaks his silence on his memoir Four Stars of Destiny. He firmly defends his position that India

Modi slams TMC over RG Kar case, touts BJP win in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Trinamool Congress regarding the RG Kar rape and murder case. He also alleged anti-national slogans w

Indian Womens Hockey Team Participates in Special Goalkeeping Camp Led by David Williamson

Bengaluru, April 24: Hockey India announced on Friday that a special goalkeeping camp for the Indian womens hockey team is currently underway at

Police Stop BJP Leaders From Feeding Striking RTC Staff

Police halt Vanta Varpu bid, brief scuffle erupts at bus depot

A Chettinad villa that stays out of sight

This holiday home in a fishing hamlet near Chennai does not follow a predictable luxury-villa aesthetic and thats why designers are booking it

How Intel (INTC) went from the brink of collapse to one of tech's most surprising turnaround stories

Intel (INTC) growth 2026 story: Intel stock has surged dramatically, surpassing dot-com era peaks, driven by unexpected demand for its AI chips.

Opinion: Tamil Nadu 2026: Explaining The 85.15% Turnout, And A North-West Battle

The first point that needs to be made from the historic 85.15 per cent voter turnout that the state has recorded is that, in comparison with the

Watch: Raghav Chadha, six AAP MPs join BJP | Above the Fold | 24.04.2026

In this video, we cover the major shake-up as Raghav Chadha joins the BJP, protests by Telangana RTC employees, a new Opposition move targeting t

Foreign Woman Traveller Lists 10 Things She Did Not Expect In India

A foreign woman traveller lists 10 surprising aspects of India, including local travel, food and language.