Nandalal Bose's 88-yr-old grandson finally makes it after 2nd attempt
A few of the 'Lucky 139' get to vote, but many of their kin don't
Not one witness in 35 yrs, SC stays trial against cop
Government says no plan to hike fuel prices despite OMCs incurring losses
Judiciary cant interfere in devotees sacrosanct right to manner of worship, says Supreme Court
Co-produce with India nich technologies like radar, sensor AI-enabled UAVs: Rajnath to German cos
Not abandoned by government during 2020 LAC standoff, says Naravane after book row
Baramati and Rahuri bypolls see over 50% turnout
Voter turnout was recorded for the Baramati and Rahuri assembly bypolls. Sunetra Pawar is contesting in Baramati. Jay Pawar has indicated a potential future contest for the Baramati seat in 2029. This has sparked speculation about a possible family rivalry within the Pawar clan for the upcoming elections.
HC orders takedown of recusal hearing clips; issues notice to Arvind Kejriwal on contempt plea
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media videos showing court proceedings. These videos featured Arvind Kejriwal and others requesting a judge's recusal. The court issued notices to X and other platforms. This action follows a petition seeking contempt against leaders for unauthorized recording and sharing. The case will be heard again on July 6.
Ladakh LG announces tourism reforms for ease of doing business
MEA breaking: India confirms crew safe after Hormuz firing; France lifts airport transit Visa
How India plans to do a Dubai or Doha in Delhi: The plan for hub-and-spoke desi airports kicks of
'Smacks of ulterior motives': Congress to EC on notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over terrorist remark
The Congress has submitted a preliminary response to the Election Commission's notice concerning party president Mallikarjun Kharge's errorist remark. The party alleges the notice, citing discrepancies and a rushed deadline, indicates ulterior motives and a lack of due diligence. They have requested a week to provide a detailed reply and seek an audience with the EC.
West Bengal records historic 91.78% voter turnout, Tamil Nadu sees 84.69%, EC salutes voters
Telangana Cabinet undecided on appealing Ghose Commission verdict in SC
Hyderabad:The Telangana Cabinet has yet to decide whether to appeal the Telangana High Courts verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report into the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP). The petition challenging the verdict was filed by former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), former irrigation minister T Harish Rao, former chief secretary SK Joshi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Do not travel to Iran': India issues fresh advisory as limited flights resume
Tamil Nadu sees robust voter turnout in a three-cornered fight
The high turnout has left pollsters guessing on the outcome on May 4
Bengal witnesses massive voter turnout in first phase of high-stakes Assembly elections
While Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee is seeking a fourth consecutive term, the BJP has deployed its full strength to oust the TMC government.
TGRTC strike: Cabinet sub-committee formed for dialogue with staff
Group of ministers to hold talks with workers on Friday; government ready to clear 6,000 crore pending retirement benefits
Medtronic brings in device for Parkinsons disease
Medtronics Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (aDBS) system uses BrainSense technology, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
'Modi ji what are you scared of?': Kharge targets PM over Trump's 'hellhole' remark
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge questioned Modi's stance, highlighting India's contributions to the US and alleging that the government has failed to protect national interests in past dealings with the US.
The optics deficit: Will missing Stalin-Rahul brotherhood hurt alliance in Tamil Nadu?
The absence of joint rallies between Rahul Gandhi and alliance partners like MK Stalin in Tamil Nadu raises concerns about Congress's coalition strategy. This visual gap fuels speculation and opposition attacks, contrasting with proactive alliance building seen from other INDIA bloc leaders like Arvind Kejriwal.
Autopsy findings in the rape and murder of an IRS officer's daughter reveal multiple injuries indicating a violent struggle. The 22-year-old victim sustained abrasions, contusions, and a nasal bone fracture. The accused, a domestic help, allegedly used a spare key to enter the apartment and assaulted her before fleeing with valuables.
State govts taking steps towards UCC implementation based on Constitution: Union minister
Union minister George Kurian said some states are moving towards Uniform Civil Code. Uttarakhand enforced it in January 2025. Gujarat passed a UCC Bill last month. Chhattisgarh will form a committee for a draft. Madhya Pradesh is studying the code. The UCC aims for common laws on marriage, divorce, and inheritance, promoting equality.
Delhi CM conducts surprise check at Aruna Asaf Ali hospital; directs for summer preparedness
We let BJP have CM's post to reciprocate its past support to us: JD(U)
The JD(U) has given the Chief Minister's post to the BJP in Bihar. This move reciprocates past support from the alliance partner. The new government, led by Samrat Choudhary, will seek a vote of confidence. The ruling NDA holds a strong majority. The new government will follow Nitish Kumar's path.
WB Elections: Amit Shah camps in Kolkata; EVM malfunction, clashes reported in Murshidabad, Birbhum
'We've seen some reports': MEA reacts to Trump's 'hell-hole' remark
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to an Election Commission notice regarding his errorist remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge stated his party would reply to the EC's ultimatum, which warned of action if he failed to explain his stand within 24 hours. The controversial comment was made during campaigning in Chennai.
No govt has shown so much solidarity with 'murderous Israeli regime' as Modi govt: Cong
The Congress party has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They accuse him of moral cowardice for his silence on Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. The party claims the Modi government has shown unprecedented solidarity with Israel. This stance, they allege, betrays human values and traditional Indian principles.
They want 'Pawar vs Pawar' fight in Baramati in 2029 to end family's legacy: Rohit Pawar targets BJP
Rohit Pawar believes Baramati residents oppose a 'Pawar versus Pawar' election in 2029. He suggests some NCP members desire this to end the Pawar family's political legacy. Speculation surrounds a potential contest between Jay Pawar and Yugendra Pawar. Shrinivas Pawar called such discussions premature. The political future of Baramati remains a topic of discussion.
Odisha: Centre Notifies Corridor For Bauxite Mines Days After Tribal Protests
Centre notifies rail corridor for Odisha bauxite mines amid ongoing tribal protests.
Tamil Nadu witnessed brisk voting across 234 constituencies, with high-profile leaders, celebrities, and first-time voters participating in large numbers. Actor Vijay's TVK sought extended polling hours due to delays, while a robot greeted voters at a Chennai booth. The election sees a three-way contest between DMK, AIADMK, and TVK.
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul's car was vandalized in a stone-pelting incident in Asansol after she exited a polling booth. Paul alleged a deliberate attempt to influence the elections and filed a complaint. Contesting from Asansol South, she expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects, calling the election a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development.
Bengal votes amid sporadic incidents of violence in phase 1; candidates heckled - top developments
West Bengal's first phase of assembly elections saw violence, voter intimidation, and EVM glitches. Crude bombs were hurled, clashes erupted between party workers, and a BJP candidate was allegedly attacked. Several polling stations experienced delays due to malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machines, disrupting the electoral process across multiple districts.
Resilience in motion: Womens 50+ category stands out at Times Internet half marathon
The Supreme Court, while hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples, cautioned against relying on information from 'WhatsApp University.' A nine-judge bench, led by the Chief Justice, emphasized that while eminent authors' views are respected, personal opinions are not sufficient for judicial decisions. The court acknowledged the difficulty in defining essential religious practices.
'TMC attacked us': Bengal BJP candidate chased through fields, assaulted video
'Thunderous jolt': PM Modi hits back at TMCs 'jhalmuri' dig with 'chillies' barb
Prime Minister Modi playfully responded to opposition criticism about his unscheduled jhalmuri stop in West Bengal, stating the state will celebrate BJP's victory with sweets and the popular snack. He suggested the TMC felt the heat of chillies from his brief break, while the TMC accused him of staging a scripted drama and humiliating an Adivasi leader.
Bombay: High Court Discharges Last Accused In 2006 Malegaon Blasts
Bombay High Court discharges last four accused in 2006 Malegaon blasts; victims express frustration.
Jaggi murder case: SC stays HC verdict handing life term to ex-Chhattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi's son
Amjad Ullah Khan appointed as Telangana Quresh Conference advisor
Hyderabad: Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan was on Wednesday, April 22, appointed the Telangana advisor of the Quresh Conference. Following his appointment, the MBT Spokesperson issued a statement on Thursday, expressing gratitude to the President of the Quresh Conference, Sanober Ali Qureshi for reposing trust and confidence in him. Amjad Ullah Khan Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NMC proposes nationwide practice rights for armed forces doctors
Military doctors may soon practice across India with a single state registration, thanks to draft National Medical Commission regulations. This aims to eliminate administrative hurdles for frequently transferred Armed Forces Medical Services personnel. Additional qualifications will be valid nationwide during service, and licenses won't lapse due to renewal delays, ensuring seamless care for soldiers and their families.
Bengals missing voters set Phase 1 tone
Todays polling will largely be about the disenfranchisement under SIR of 27 lakh voters who had all proof of voting rights
Tight slap on Congress Hindu terror narrative, remarks BJP
ED chargesheet against UK resident in Videocon money laundering case
News of payment by Indian ship to Iran fake, says government
NIA: Enhance Yasin Maliks life term to death penalty
HC nod for two 50+ women to take tests to conceive via ART
New regulator, age verification in gaming rules
EC urges to ensure no tape, colour, glue on EVMs
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: Voting begins across 152 seats in first phase
More than 44,000 polling booths set up across 152 constituencies
Not everyone is a troublemaker: Calcutta HC to poll panel
Sanjay Jha retains position of JDU working president
'Vote in record numbers': PM Modi reminds voters of their 'sacred duty' as TN, WB go to polls
Prime Minister Modi urged voters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu to participate in the sacred duty of democracy as polling commenced for crucial Assembly elections. Appealing particularly to young voters and women, he emphasized the importance of their participation in this significant electoral exercise.
Poll seizures surpass Rs 1,000 crore in Bengal and Tamil Nadu
Bengal Accounts For 96% Of Value Of Liquor Seized
ED quizzes Nusrat for 8 hours, summons two West Bengal mantris
TMC claims EC observer & BJP candidate met in secret, stirs row
On tough-to-monitor Net, campaign goes on
West Bengal Elections Phase 1 2026 LIVE: Voting begins at 7 am for 152 seats
West Bengal Assembly Election Phase I LIVE Updates: Find here all the live updates for the West Bengal Elections Phase 1 here.
Congress gets nod for Rahul Gandhi's rallies in West Bengal
Supreme Court rebuke of Mamata hands BJP extra ammo on poll eve
Party Believes Prospects Better This Time
For acts against India, the response is assured: Army on Pahalgam anniversary
Army chief visits US command in Hawaii to bolster security architecture across Indo-Pacific
'Greater Indian role in global conflicts possible': Rajnath warns neighbours on Pahalgam anniversary
'Bodol noy, bodla chai': Didi flips 2011 election slogan
NCW calls for setting up a national registry for tracking acid attack cases
Buddha relics to go public for the first time in India
1,000 crore in poll freebies, cash, liquor seized in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu
Authorities have seized over 1,000 crore in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu before Assembly elections. Tamil Nadu saw seizures of 599 crore, while West Bengal recorded 472 crore. Freebies, cash, liquor, and drugs were among the seized items. The Election Commission has deployed teams to ensure fair elections and address public grievances.
Cumulative seizures of potential poll inducements in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu touches Rs 1,072 crore
Of the total 127.7-crore cash seizures, over 100 crore crore were in Tamil Nadu and Rs 27.5 crore in West Bengal. Around 39.3 lakh litres of liquor valued at Rs 102.5 crore was seized in West Bengal, as against 1.2 lakh litres worth Rs 3.8 crore in Tamil Nadu. The value of seizewd freebies was higher in Tamil Nadu at Rs 259 crore, as against Rs 178.8 crore in West Bengal.
Telangana: TGSRTC unions undeterred as MD warns action, buses to stay off roads
Hyderabad: Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) Managing Director Y Nagi Reddy has issued an ultimatum to the workers on strike on Wednesday, April 22, asking them to resume their duties or face disciplinary action, even as the unions remained unaffected by his threats. In a statement to the media on the first day of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are set for high-stakes assembly elections on April 23, with intense campaigns by national and regional parties. Over Rs 1,000 crore in inducements have been seized, and central forces are deployed in West Bengal. Key contests include Nandigram and the DMK vs. AIADMK battle in Tamil Nadu, with superstar Vijay's new party adding a twist.
EC issues stern notice to Congress chief Kharge for calling Modi terrorist
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday, April 22, took serious note of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a terrorist and issued him with a stern notice, officials said. He has been asked to explain his stand within 24 hours, they said. The notice comes a day before Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
'Muslim women will be last to benefit from reservation bill': MP Iqra Hasan
As one of the two Muslim women in the housealongside Trinamool Congress's Sajda AhmedChoudhary, who represents Kairana in western UP, said her scepticism about who this bill will actually reach is not theoretical.
Telangana says HC relief to KCR in Kaleshwaram case no clean chit, may move SC
Hyderabad:The Telangana government on Wednesday, April 22, said the High Courts verdict on the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) does not amount to a clean chit for those responsible for irregularities, and asserted that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the project remains on track. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hotel chains plan expansion in Kashmir, optimistic of tourism revival
Domestic leisure travel and group business, including meeting, conference and social events, are leading this recovery, supported by government-led initiatives to promote the region
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, using '#PAY2TMC' and 'Tolabazi' to accuse the party of cash-for-service politics and widespread corruption. He cited wall posters in Kolkata and alleged irregularities in recruitment and public distribution systems, claiming the state's youth and poor have been 'robbed blind' ahead of the assembly polls.
Rs 5 lakh ex gratia handed to families of deceased gig workers in Telangana
Hyderabad: Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy handed over ex gratia cheques worth Rs 5 lakh to the family members of gig workers Lokurthi Naresh, G Shyam Sundar and Ahmed Bin Abdul Khader, who lost their lives while on duty. The minister extended the financial assistance to the kin of the deceased through the Chief Ministers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Consistent grit: Womens 4049 category shines at Times Internet half marathon
Truth won in Kaleshwaram row: KTR hails Telangana HC order
Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday, April 22, said that the Telangana High Courts order offering relief to former chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), former irrigation minister T Harish Rao and other officials from arrest, based on Justice PC Ghose Commissions report, is a victory of the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Dedication on display: Standout performances in the 4049 category at Times Internet half marathon
Pramod Kumar clinched the men's 21km (40-49) category at the Times Internet Half Marathon with a chip time of 1:19:26. Naresh Rawat secured second place at 1:20:27, while Einar Benediktsson finished as the second runner-up. The event celebrated dedication, discipline, and the pursuit of personal growth through running.
5.73 crore voters set for one of TNs most unpredictable elections
TVK entry turns DMK-AIADMK rivalry into triangular fight as ECI readies massive deployment for single-phase voting
TMC vs BJP: Will anger over SIR impact electoral battle in Bengal?
'We will not give them a single rupee': BJP MP's remark sparks row in Gujarat; oppn files complaint
A political storm erupted in Gujarat as BJP MP Mitesh Patel allegedly threatened to withhold development grants from Anklav if voters elect Congress nominees. The opposition has filed a complaint with the State Election Commission, accusing the MP of voter intimidation and violating the Model Code of Conduct. The remarks were made during campaign rallies for upcoming local body polls.
Ex-CM of undivided Andhra Pradesh Nadendla Bhaskar Rao no more
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 90. He was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. Bhaskar Rao briefly served as Chief Minister in 1984 after a coup against N T Rama Rao. He later served as an MLA, minister, and MP. Many leaders offered condolences on his demise.
EC steps in, issues notice to Mallikarjun Kharge over terrorist remark on PM Modi
The Election Commission of India has issued a notice to Mallikarjun Kharge. This action follows his remarks on Prime Minister Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party had lodged a complaint. They stated the language used was unacceptable. The Commission is taking a serious view of the campaign statements.
Govt moves fast on student union polls, parties student units seek early rollout
Karnataka government is moving forward with forming student unions. Consultations are underway with student groups from various political parties. The aim is to foster leadership and democratic values on campuses. Student leaders have welcomed the move and are pushing for elections this academic year. The government plans to follow recommendations from the Lyngdoh Committee report.
