State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19
Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre
Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac
CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself
Employees JAC presses for PRC and clearance of pending bills, holds demonstrations across State
Census house mapping may end today, DC reviews progress
Crackdown on illegal mining in Kuppam, granite lorry and sand-laden tractors seized
Hubballi: ICI to create awareness on concrete technology
Kochi Corporation Council meeting disrupted amid LDF protest seeking Mayors resignation
4,100 kg seized ganja destroyed in Tirupati
65-year-old security man at fireworks unit hacked to death near Virudhunagar
Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police
Special investigation team questions actor Bobby Kurian who was with the director when he was taken into custody on March 31
ECI issues guidelines for election camps outside polling stations
The representation notes that managers and assistant managers are frequently engaged in multiple meetings, reducing their availability for core operational responsibilities
District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki
A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Supplies department officials that Devikulam Girijan Co-operative Society had exhausted its rice stock, leaving tribal residents struggling to access food
Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped at Candidates, says Vaishali
The 24-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament and thus qualified for the World title match against Ju of China later this year; a superb victory in her final-round game against Lagno ensured her the title
Hospital holds health awareness programme for traffic police
Not grades, marks will be awarded for SSLC third language: State govt tells Karnataka High Court
HC says that rules of the game cannot be changed midway while asking govt to adhere to October, 2025, circular on evaluation
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 constitutional amendment Bill
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
AIUTUC stages protest in Sandur backing Noida workers, condemns repression
Residents of Ramanna Gounder Nagar to boycott elections
Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Bidar steps up vigil with special teams to prevent child marriages
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
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
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 claims about heart protection are clinically justified. For most people, yogurt, buttermilk and fermented vegetables that have been part of traditional Indian diets for generations will provide beneficial bacteria alongside broader nutritional value
Man ends life at Kattisangavi bridge in Kalaburagi district
Coimbatore North: candidates focus on MSMEs
Activists oppose move to fell 196 trees for building Golf Training Academy at Pilikula
Use AI like Maharashtra, demand sugarcane growers in Belagavi
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 aged 18 to 52
ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram
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 the ruling National Peoples Power administration of their key pre-poll promise of wiping out corruption
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 controlled population growth, asserts party leader Srinivasa Rao
Shivamogga MP raises Hosanagar residents demand in parliament
HC directs government to enforce orders over old pension scheme
Kumbakarai falls closed for visitors as less volume of water flows
Commissioning of EVMs begins in Cuddalore district
CET Convenors told to ensure smooth conduct of exams in A.P.
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-related discomfort, as the cooling effect of the evening breeze remains elusive
India needs doctors who are skilled, compassionate and socially responsible: NMC Chairman
Education department conducts NEET coaching for 571 government school students in Puducherry
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
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
Driver succumbs 10 days after consuming pesticide in Shamshabad
North Karnataka: Various events to be held to celebrate Basava Jayanti
Jeedimetla police personnel host baby shower for constable
Habitual thief arrested at Secunderabad Railway Station, stolen jewellery recovered
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
Govt. hospitals to get advanced equipment to treat hearing impairments
Installation is nearing completion at a cost of 20 crore and access to the specialised services is expected to reduce dependence on private healthcare, say officials
Cyber labs to be set up in every district to combat cybercrime
About 20% of the worlds crude oil supply passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, before the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran on February 28.
Govt. to accelerate Kaleshwaram barrage restoration works; works to start after monsoon session
Seeman booked for violating model code in Thanjavur
No forced linking of fertilizers with urea purchase, DC warns dealers in Mysuru
Fear of losing power drives Opposition to delimitation, alleges Kishan Reddy
Save Western Ghats Convention to be held in Hubballi in May
Environmental activists strongly oppose the attempts made by the State and Centre to clear and implement projects in the Western Ghats despite knowing the adverse impact they would cause to the biodiversity hotspot.
SHE Teams detain 88 persons for eve-teasing in Malkajgiri
Action against Muslim leaders: Karnataka Congress in damage control mode to keep support base intact
A meeting between Satish Jarkiholi and Shivakumar on Friday has fuelled speculation over the possible revocation of Abdul Jabbars suspension from the primary membership of the Congress to control
BJP-AIADMK alliance should not be allowed to disturb Tamil Nadus communal harmony: Shanmugham
Despite the Constitution guaranteeing equal rights, attempts were being made to spread religious hatred and interfere in personal freedom, says the CPI(M) State Secretary
Cases registered in connection with distribution of money during Assembly elections in Puducherry
GVMC speeds up ward delimitation process
Draft by April 24, wards to rise from 98 to 120, says Commissioner adding that public can submit objections before finalisation
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MLA seeks White Paper on funds released to Mangaluru city after Congress took over in 2023
Sasken Tech to hire 100 people for CoE in Hyderabad
Man arrested for defrauding victims of 24 lakh in digital arrest scam
Garbage dumps choke public life in rural Erode
Many dump waste, around 60% of which is plastic, on roadsides, vacant plots, agricultural lands and even outside a government school; toxic fumes from burning waste causes eye and skin problems and respiratory illnesses, says residents
Decisions on Karnataka leadership rests with Congress high command: Home Minister G. Parameshwara
Natural for Cabinet aspirants to approach the party leadership, says G. Parameshwara
IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives
Institute to introduce BTech programme in Materials Engineering from 202627 academic year; it sets up Madhava Supercomputing Facility, a high-performance computing centre, and a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer
Cronin unearths plenty, though very little feels newly discovered. If this is what resurrection looks like, the tomb might be safer sealed for a while even monsters deserve better caretakers
SPCSS-TN urges people to oppose VBSA Bill
Death of BDS student in Kannur: accused teachers seek anticipatory bail
The Thalassery Sessions Court declines to grant them any interim protection from arrest
An advocate had complained about such tokens having been distributed on behalf of AIADMK candidate Royapuram Mano in Harbour constituency
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