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61 Crore Disbursed to Construction Workers Under BOCW Schemes

The amount was transferred directly to beneficiaries bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer, ensuring timely payment.

Shocking Honey Trap Case Unveiled in Maharashtra: Young Man Targeted for Extortion and Murder Attempt

Ahmedabad, April 5: A startling honey trap case has emerged in the Armori area of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. A young woman and her two acc

Shia Leaders Urge India To Press Saudi On Shrine Rebuilding

In support of this demand, a demonstration is scheduled under the aegis of the Al-Baqee Organisation (Hyderabad Chapter) on April 5.

AP Steps Up Vigil to Prevent TN Boats Entering State Waters

He assured fishermen that the government would address their concerns.

Defence Ministry pushes indigenous design for development of 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF

Shiv Sena Spokesperson Defends Ladki Behna Yojana Against Opposition Claims

Mumbai, April 5: Shiv Sena spokesperson Krishna Hegde strongly defended the Maharashtra governments flagship welfare scheme, the Ladki Behna Yoja

Rashid Alvi Critiques Proposal to Replace GMT with MST: Changing Names Doesnt Foster Development

New Delhi, April 4: Congress leader Rashid Alvi has sharply criticized the proposal from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to replace G

West Bengal Polls: Once Naxalism's epicentre, Naxalbari is now a BJP stronghold

Bengaijote village in Naxalbari, the origin of the Naxalite movement, is now witnessing a political transformation. Once dominated by Left ideolo

Singareni Workers to Get 10 Lakh Free Insurance for Natural Death via Union Bank

Private insurers charge at least Rs 5,000 monthly for Rs 10 lakh coverage.

Jammu & Kashmir opens higher education for private sector

Jammu and Kashmir's assembly has greenlit a bill to establish private universities, a move hailed as historic. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo st

T.N. CM Stalin, Union Minister clash over three-language formula ahead of T.N. polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin says Centre has failed to make Tamil mandatory in KVs or appoint sufficient Tamil teachers, Education Minis

Buried deep: How Irans hidden missile cities protect its deadly arsenal

Iran has built deep underground missile cities inside mountains to protect its weapons. These hidden bases use strong rock, tunnels and multiple

Attack on Shashi Tharoors Security Guard in Kerala Leads to Arrests

Thiruvananthapuram, April 4: In a concerning incident in Malappuram district, police have taken decisive action following an attack on a member o

HYDRAA Clarifies: No Action Against Houses or Vacant Plots in Old ULC Layouts

The agency made it clear that even unregularised vacant plots in such layouts will not face enforcement action.

Chaser becomes the chased: McIlroys new psychological test at Augusta

Rory McIlroy achieved a career Grand Slam by winning the Masters. He now returns to Augusta National to defend his title. McIlroy has a deep unde

3700 raids conducted across country to wipe out LPG black marketing, says Centre

India's government is actively managing the West Asia crisis. Over 3700 raids target LPG black marketing nationwide. Efforts ensure uninterrupted

Universal Acceptance Day Focus on Grassroot Tech Solutions

Ranjan stressed that bringing solid solutions to ground-level problems will help solve many issues.

Severe Hailstorm and Heavy Rain Devastate Madhya Pradesh Farmers

Bhopal, April 4: A sudden change in weather wreaked havoc in several districts of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday, with heavy rainfall and hailstorms

IPL 2026: Rajasthan beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in a pulsating contest

Rajasthan Royals secured a six-run victory over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League encounter. Rajasthan Royals posted 210 for six, with D

MA-AP Honour Award Conferred on Guntur SP Vakul Jindal

During his tenure as SP of Vizianagaram, Jindal was also appreciated for invoking the Preventive Detention Act against a rowdy-sheeter.

Outbreak Of Canine Distemper Virus In Anantapur Kills Several Stray Dogs

Authorities have asked public to avoid contact with visibly sick animals and report such cases to the veterinary hospital promptly.

T.N. Police bags 13 medals, two trophies in Police Duty Meet

The closing ceremony was presided over by Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, who also distributed the trophies to the winning tea

Will launch probe intoKarunanidhisdeath after coming back to power, says Palaniswami

He was responding to DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalins contention that the AIADMK leader has no right or locus standi to comment on t

Rice Mill Owner Booked for 3.41 Cr Scam in Sircilla

The case was booked following an audit of Custom Milling Rice (CMR) stocks for the Kharif 2024-25 season, which indicated a shortage in grain all

Villagers erupt in protest after elephant kills elderly woman in Tripura

The agitation came to an end following the intervention of senior police and district administration officials

Seats in government universities should be increased to pursue higher education: VIT Chancellor

Stressing the importance of faculty, G. Viswanathan notes that teachers contribute 90 per cent to the success of educational institutions, with t

Effluent discharge into River Thirumanimutharu a major issue in Veerapandi

HC sets April 13 deadline for naming Telangana DGP

Telangana High Court has set an April 13 deadline for the state government to appoint a full-time Director General of Police. The state has been

Parents Express Concern Over School Fee Hike Plan

A parent, requesting anonymity, noted, They said they will have an internal discussion and meet us again next Saturday. This sounds quite hopeful

Two-cornered contest at the geographically fragmented Vepanahalli constituency

Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks

Across the border in Pakistan, 44 people were killed following heavy rains in the last weeks, officials said. At least 32 people died in the nort

Raghav Chadda Failed To Raise Punjab's Issues In Parliament: AAP

Naidu Links Amaravati Completion Deadline to APs Prestige

Naidu expressed serious concern over the recent fire mishaps in the capital region, attributing them to negligence by construction agencies in sa

Slain Iranian general Soleimanis niece, grandniece nabbed by ICE in LA deportation looms

U.S. federal agents arrested the niece and grandniece of Qasem Soleimani after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their lawful permanent resi

Whose World Cup is it?: As visas tighten, prices soar and teams fall away, the global game feels increasingly exclusive

The upcoming FIFA World Cup faces major hurdles. Many popular teams will not participate. Ticket prices have surged dramatically, making attendan

Six Arrested in Ahmedabad for Online IPL Betting Operation

Ahmedabad, April 4: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested six individuals for allegedly running an online cricket betting racket from an apartm

Experts highlight high-growth opportunities in semiconductor industry

At a webinar titled Electronics and semiconductor careers: skills, roles, and how to get started , speakers focused on how the semiconductor indu

Rajasthan Police Arrests Fugitive in Bluetooth Cheating Scandal

Jaipur, April 4: Rajasthan police have made a significant breakthrough in a cheating scandal linked to examinations. They arrested Rakesh Kumar R

NETA NATTER AP | Naidu Comes Up With A Cure For OTT Binging

Turning into a votary of calmness, and a champion of stress-busting meditation, Naidu the other day suggested that all his party MLAs practise a

19 tonnes of mangoes seized in raids, traders counselled on safe ripening practices

MLA's disqualification in Madhya Pradesh brings Rajya Sabha math in focus

Congress MLA Rajesh Bharti's disqualification in Madhya Pradesh sparks a political clash. The move impacts the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Bh

West Bengal Official Removed for Political Campaigning Violations

Kolkata, April 4: In a decisive move to ensure fair elections, the Election Commission has removed a sector assistant (teacher) from Barasat Circ

Puducherry Assembly election: Congress promises monthly grocery items worth 2,500, free education, and allowance for students

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the AINRC-BJP government of failing to control the drug menace in the city

'STOP dictating Iran': Russia MOCKS Donald Trump over Middle East war, says 'learn to negotiate!'

Yamuna Clean-Up Goes High-Tech, Delhi To Deploy Multitasking 'Harvesters'

Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma.

Two Officials Face Retirement Over Irregularities

E. Pandurangarao, assistant grade-I at Ramanthapur MLS point, was punished after 500.50 quintals of excess PDS stock were found, along with conce

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and

871 Doctors to Receive Appointment Letters; MHSRB Set to Release Results

Officials said the recruitment process for the remaining 433 assistant professor posts and 924 civil assistant surgeons (specialist) is expected

Shocking Discoveries: Three Bodies Found Under Mysterious Circumstances in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 4: A wave of shock has swept through New Delhi following the discovery of three bodies in two separate incidents over the weeken

5 Arrested For Blast Outside BJP Headquarters In Chandigarh, ISI Link Emerges

Preliminary investigations have revealed that the module was backed by Pakistan's ISI and operated under the directions of foreign-based handlers

NAAT, TTI Systems to Enhance Transfusion Safety at AIIMS

Inaugurating the facility, executive director Prof Ahanthem Santa Singh said the systems will help ensure higher standards of transfusion safety,

Religion is no disqualification for trustees: Tata Trusts note

Tata Trusts has opened its doors wider, confirming that non-Zoroastrians are eligible to serve as trustees of the Bai Hirabai JN Tata Navsari Cha

Bus carrying TVK supporters falls off cliff in Coonoor, 21 injured

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Volodymyr Zelensky discuss energy security, peace efforts

The two leaders had discussed relations between the countries, peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and regional and international devel

NDB Shanghai To Fund 2 Elevated Corridor Projects In Hyderabad

NDB to fund 5,106 crore elevated corridors in Hyderabad

Delhi Dominates Gujarat 30-0 in Sub-Junior Mens National Hockey Championship

Rajgir, April 4: In an impressive display of skill, Delhis hockey team triumphed over Gujarat with a staggering score of 30-0 during the fourth d

CM Naidu to Visit Yadiki on April 6

According to the schedule released by collector O. Anand, the Chief Minister will arrive at Vemulapadu village at 11:10 am and attend the Praja V

What are Santa Ana winds? Why they cause extreme fire risk in California

Santa Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, with so

Vishvanath Suresh stuns world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay to reach Asian Boxing C'ships semis

Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh has achieved a significant victory at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar. He defeated Kazakhstan's reig

Assam Assembly election: Less than a week before polls, BJP shifts focuses to youth empowerment, floods

The perceived disillusionment of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, seeking justice for the late singer Zubeen Garg, is seen as a factor behind the change in t

NCB Arrests Wife of Drug Kingpin in Kolkata, Seizes Drugs Worth 50 Crore

Kolkata, April 4: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Reshma Bibi, the wife of alleged drug trafficker Sheikh Munir, on Saturday in Kolka

Deadly Strikes Intensify as Zelenskyy Heads to Istanbul for Erdogan Meeting

The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travelled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

West Bengal polls: Malda villages in fear as half the names rejected by adjudicators

Voter lists in Malda's Sujapur and Mothabari constituencies show significant deletions. Many families now have only one or two members registered

KTR Says Kyathanpalli, Ibrahimpatnam Results A Victory For Democracy

K. T. Rama Rao terms BRS victories in civic body polls in Telangana as a boost for democracy.

Durgesh Calls for Support to Develop Film Industry Infrastructure in AP

Durgesh added that plans are underway to organise Nandi Awards and Nandi Natakotsavams on a large scale.

Relatives of Iran's late Gen. Qassem Soleimani arrested: U.S.

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran govt.

Irans Attack Reveals Weaknesses in Chinas Defense System: Report

Hong Kong, April 4: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, Irans recent attack on the advanced AN/TPY-2 radar system has raised significant concerns

Deviations, Then Silence: What Happened Before Jharkhand Air Ambulance Crash

Aircraft Accident body, in its initial findings into the February 23 crash, has reconstructed the final moments of the Redbird Airways flight.

Netas Natter Telangana | KTR Gets Cagged In Trying To Flog Govt

Typically, Opposition leaders use the CAG reports to flog the ruling side for omissions and commissions but this time, things sort of, well did n

Administrative Officials Reach Out to Farmers Amid Continuous Rain: CM Yogi

Lucknow, April 4: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has requested reports from district magistrates regarding the difficulties faced by farmers due

Anbumani slams DMK over viral video of inebriated minor

Teen killed after being hit by car

Discussions on emerging technologies, evidence-based care feature in orthopaedic conference

CM Revanth to Launch Rs 225cr Basara Temple Development Works on April 6

Revanth Reddy directed that stringent regulations be implemented to preserve the sanctity of the temple premises.

Election Commission Suspends Four Police Officers in West Bengal Amid Tension

Kolkata, April 4: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken significant action following the tensions that arose near the convoy of Union

High-stakes timing: Trumps Iran warning expires just after markets open on Monday - what can happen?

Trump gave Iran a short deadline, and the timing is close to market opening. This creates tension for investors. Crypto stayed calm but traders a

State Of The Union | Chokepoints And Tyranny Of Geography In Globalised Era | Manish Tewari

Nowhere is this more visible than in the worlds key maritime chokepoints. These are the narrow waterways through which much of global trade passe

Explosion rocks Sudans capital; police blame war-era landmine

Sudanese police said that the explosion occurred in the Burri neighbourhood in eastern Khartoum and was caused by a landmine, a remnant of the wa

Rajasthan High Court upholds cancellation of 2021 policeSub-Inspector exam over paper leak

The Division Bench says there should be no political appointments within the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, directs the State government to

US Cancels Green Cards, Visas of Iran-Linked Nationals

The steps follow a move late last year in which the visas of several diplomats and staffers at Iran's mission to the United Nations were also rev

Iranian minister says US, Israel 'belong to Stone Age' after attack on Tehran university

58 nominations filed for five Assembly segments in Tirunelveli

345 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Being Repatriated From Iran to Chennai

The group, comprising an initial 327 fishermen and a subsequent batch of 18, had been stuck in the Middle Eastern nation due to the prevailing co

Bengaluru rowdy-sheeter arrested under Goonda Act

Bihar Aims to Become a Tech Hub with Central Government Support

Patna, April 4: Bihars Minister of Information Technology, Shreyasi Singh, met with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, As

Paigah Scion Alleges Demolition of 145-Year-Old Chiran Fort Structures; Owner Denies Claim

Rehman raised concerns stating one the palaces one side was marked for demolition for constructing the flyover by GHMC.

Subbammas Legacy Honoured at Kodandarama Temple Festival

Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, including deputy EO Nagaratna, and temple staff were present

Centres claim of no displacement of tribals a lie: Congress on Great Nicobar project

Congress targets the BJP-led Government over the Great Nicobar draft relocation plan. Citing a report by The Hindu, the party says concerns of lo

T.N. Assembly election: Thirumavalavan opts out of race, says decision taken to protect DMK-led front

The VCK has instead fielded Jothimani, son of noted anti-caste leader L. Elayaperumal, from Kattumannarkoil

Three workers wounded in strike on North Rumaila oil field in southern Iraq

The drone strikes had no impact on operations in this part of Iraqs giant Rumaila oilfield, as they targeted an equipment storage facility, said