Telangana Revenue dept asks Collectors to take measures in view of heatwave
It's not like no one can shake me: Sujeet Kalkal on dominance in 65kg
Known for his strong defensive skills and sharp counter-attacks, Sujeet admitted that his focus now is on improving his offensive game, endurance and power.
Kara trailer: Dhanush stars in a gritty, violent drama
Directed by Vignesh Raja, the Tamil rural action drama Kara, headlined by Dhanush, will hit the screens on April 30, 2026
The MP noted that the women of the country would not forget the injustice committed by the opposition parties and would teach them a lesson in the coming days
VACB launches Operation Earth Guard to curb illegal soil mining in Kerala
Move following intelligence inputs about widespread irregularities, violations and corruption in excavation and transportation of ordinary earth across the State, say officials
Fire in Gachibowli apartment triggers panic, six injured
SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from Chief Justice of Calcutta HC today itself, says SC
The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it
Decide by May 4 on posthumous Padma Vibhushan for Olympian Khashaba Jadhav: High Court to Centre
The Court was hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the 'Kusteeveer Khashaba Jadhav Foundation', founded by his son Ranjeet Jadhav
Akshaya Tritiya: gold purchases hit in Chennai amid high prices, anxiety over poll seizures
This combination of factors has led many buyers to defer or scale down big-ticket purchases during the auspicious occasion
Fly91 Hyderabad to Hubbali flight diverted to Bengaluru after turbulence sparks panic onboard
The flight subsequently returned to Hubballi. Airline rules out technical snag.
4 held with over 9 kg heroin as narcotics, illegal arms module busted in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were acting as local handlers of foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and supply of illegal weapons, Mr. Yadav said
We all have discussions about what works for each other. We've enjoyed sort of taking little notes off each other, said Cooper Connolly
Pati Patni Aur Wo Do teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi promise a quirky romantic-comedy
Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film also stars Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh in the lead
Most popular Vande Bharat Express and other trains in India in 2026 in terms of occupancy
Southern Railway has secured the No.1 position in Vande Bharat train occupancy across the nation
ED raids Karnataka Congress MLA 's sons, others in crypto-linked PMLA case
About a dozen premises in the city are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
Row over Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna and chicken mandi prompts probe in Keralas Malappuram too
After Alappuzha incident earlier, police launch investigation into allegations involving a few restaurants at Edakkara and Kottakkal in Malappuram
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U.S. funding helps Cyprus upgrade military bases for its role as a regional safe haven
Cyprus' main Evangelos Florakis naval base, just 142 miles (229 kilometres) from Lebanon's coast, will get a new, U.S. European Command-funded heliport that will be able to accommodate large, Chinook-type transport helicopters for airlifting evacuees out of conflict zones
Normal movie review: Bob Odenkirk powers a darkly comic small-town shootout
Odenkirk is a Sheriff unearthing a conspiracy in Ben Wheatleys twisted, self-aware actioner that thrives on your willingness to play along
Gold falls on stronger dollar amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions
Gold prices are lower today after the U.S.-Iran war ceasefire that markets celebrated last week appeared to be breaking down, said Ilya Spivak, head of global macro at Tastylive
The South Korean President began his three-day state visit to India on Sunday (April 19, 2026) to bolster bilateral ties in trade, defence and critical technologies
15 killed as Bus rolls down hill in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur
The bus met with the accident on the hilly road while negotiating a blind curve near Kagort village in Ram Nagar area around 10 a.m., says the officials
Watch: Deceptively benign: On retail inflation, oil-import-dependency
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NSA Doval discusses bilateral relations, regional situation with Saudi leaders
Mr. Doval held meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban
45-year-old man killed by nephew after dispute over chicken curry in Keralas Palakkad
Police say both had consumed liquor. FIR states the victim had prepared chicken curry at home which was not shared with the accused, triggering the altercation
Iran accuses U.S. of ceasefire breach, vows to soon respond after U.S. destroyer hits cargo ship
The United States has seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first interception since it imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports last week. Iran has called the move an act of piracy and a violation of the ceasefire, warning of a swift response. The development has raised fresh concerns over the stability of the truce and pushed oil prices higher amid fears of a prolonged disruption in global energy supply.
Oil prices, stocks climb as U.S.-Iran standoff keeps Strait of Hormuz in limbo
U.S. benchmark crude gained 5.6% to $87.20 a barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, was up 5.3% at $95.16 a barrel.
Five children rescued from bakery in Belagavi
Officials took them to the district hospital to determine their age
Right-wing activist booked for 'objectionable' remarks against Goa's patron saint
Congress functionary Peter D'Souza had lodged a complaint against Mr. Khattar at Vasco police station
Hundreds of BJP supporters homeless in violence post TTAADC result
Several houses were set on fire, BJP party offices were vandalised and vehicles damaged in a series of attacks over the past two days
Bengaluru research institutes unlock temperature controlled nanomaterials for future electronics
Their study highlights how understanding nanoscale molecular behaviour can influence the design of next-generation functional materials
France summons Elon Musk over X probe
In early February, French prosecutors searched the Paris offices of X, in what the social media giant, which has denied any wrongdoing, slammed as politicized raids
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Need support on polling day?
Free transport facilities have been arranged for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Chennai
Owaisi seeks repatriation of mortal remains of Hyderabad youth who died in UAE
Rupee rises 13 paise to 92.78 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 5.34% down at $95.21 per barrel in futures trade
Differentiating welfare and development
The confusion between welfare and development arises from their frequent overlap in political and policy discourse.
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China seeks to rein in risks from AI 'digital humans'
Xinhua reported last year that the country's digital human industry was worth around 4.1 billion yuan ($600 million) in 2024, having grown a huge 85% year-on-year
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Woman complains that in-laws killed her daughter in Belagavi district
The deceased had come back to her maternal home, and complained of cruel treatment by her husband and in-laws.
Ukrainian drones kill man in southern Russian city: governor
On Thursday, a 14-year-old girl and a young woman were killed the governor said in an earlier statement.
Lessons from Hungarys vote and Orbns defeat
Hungarians have defeated a national autocrat and challenged a broader illiberal international alliance
On delimitation and Parliament seats | Explained
What is delimitation, and how does it work in India? What changes were proposed in the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill? Why was an increase in Lok Sabha seats proposed? What concerns did the Opposition raise against the Bills? What is the way forward?
Dr. Pardeshi, in his address, spoke about his work in student verification, campaigns against illegal construction, projects during the COVID-19 period, and training of administrative staff
Ashok Kharat remanded to police custody till April 23
Kharat was arrested on March 18 after a 35-year-old woman filed a rape complaint at the Sarkarwada police station
Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest
Governments must not view labour unrest as a law-and-order problem
Kanpur man kills twin daughters by slitting their throats; arrested
The crime took place at Kidwai Nagars Trimoorti Apartment in the Naubasta area
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday
U.S. Navy seizes Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows swift response
It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
Congress committed to 33% quota for women: Sharmila
Sharmila accused the Central Government of linking the issue with delimitation for political gain, and described the Prime Minister as an opportunist
North Koreas Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests
Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group had not been in vain
Canada PM Carney calls U.S. economic ties a weakness that needs correction
Mark Carney said tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have affected workers in the auto and steel industries
Waiting for another take-off: Dealing with U.P.s stalled airports
Over the past few years, several airports have been inaugurated across second- and third-tier cities of Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectivity. However, operations at a number of these have been discontinued within weeks of launch, prompting questions over planning, viability and the gap between infrastructure expansion and sustained services
Forecast of rain, winds in parts of Maharashtra from April 20
After days of high temperature, the Chief Ministers Office said in a tweet that weather patterns are likely to change in many parts of Maharashtra over the coming days
We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: Edappadi Palaniswami
On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have also reiterated it. Tamil Nadus share will go up from 7.18% to 7.23%. This has disproved what Mr. Stalin has been saying: EdapaddiK.Palaniswami
Cotton and maize farmers face problems in the absence of adequate rainfall, rapidly depleting water table; but for two cement plants, the constituency has no major industry
Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri constituency this election?
Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances of mango farmers and a toll plaza in the wrong place are some of the issues the electorate seeks answers to
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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Look-alike artistes caught between joy and uncertainty
Congress hits streets over womens quota; CM dubs Oppn. party anti-women
Govt. should provide 33% reservation within the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats,says Oppn. party; Gupta, BJPs sole woman CM, terms defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill deeply disappointing
No IDs, no questions: acid flows freely incitys neighbourhood markets
Stalin does not want women to become MPs and MLAs except his sister: Anbumani Ramadoss
Delhi CM: policy to make Delhi a semiconductor hub in works
Arrests in Noida workers protests illegal, say activists
Tamil Nadu election 2026: From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mannargudi constituency set for a tight contest
A predominantly agrarian, the constituency in the heart of the Cauvery delta, continues to suffer from a lack of infrastructure, with several panchayats still without proper link roads, complicating the movement of produce and isolating villages.
Cochin chapter of IMA launches Koode to tackle loneliness
The major industrial hub is struggling to cater to the infrastructure needs, particularly adequacy of roads.
Haryana Congress announces candidates, BJP holds back-to-back meetings
Autobiography of asthma specialist Sridharan launched
Power play among the young and old
There have been signs of discord among the BJPs top leadership in Rajasthan
Deceptively benign: On retail inflation, oil-import-dependency
India must move from fossil fuel to avoid amplifying imported inflation
Delimitation a case of to be or not to be
The delimitation debate raises questions on representation and equity
G.K. Vasan campaigns in Chennai seeking votes for NDA nominees
Impact Player and the Domino effect
This is the fourth year of competition with the innovation; while there has been a strident appeal from the playing community to dispense with it, the IPL is insistent that there will be no rethink until after the 2027 edition
No woman will be happy with DMK, Congress: Piyush Goyal
Two persons die while cleaning wastewater tank near Avadi
AIADMK looks to defend Melur and Usilampatti, its southern strongholds
Intra-party conflicts, which eroded the partys core base in the southern districts, do not have much impact on these two constituencies in Madurai;while the AIADMK has won from the Melur Assembly segment five times consecutively since 2001, Usilampatti has rarely elected a DMK candidate
New dementia care centre opened in Chennai
The centre will offer day-care services, cognitive engagement programmes and caregiver support, marking TDCFs third such facility in Chennai
BJP workers clash with police at Vattiyurkavu
Over 100 entries grouped under one identity in SIR voter mapping in Bengaluru
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Thiruvadanai constituency faces water scarcity, administrative limbo
Local farmers and residents have highlighted a persistent need for more Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) to streamline the sale of their produce.
Export disruption hits Bangalore Rose onion farmers; MP seeks urgent support
In a letter to Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MP for Chickballapur Sudhakar has urged the Centre to step in with immediate market support measures. He has called for procurement interventions to prevent distress in sales and stabilise prices.
Manchester City are now three points behind Arsenal with a game in hand, as the Gunners once again slip up with just five games of the season remaining
Six-month-old among two killed as jeep falls into gorge in Idukki
Bengaluru: Phase-2 elevated corridors likely to be delayed by two years
The two flyovers that will be delayed are the Nagawara Junction to Bagaluru Main Road, spanning 17.30 km, and the Mother Teresa Circle (Ulsoor Lake Junction) to Bagaluru Village stretch, spanning about 27.20 km.
Residents say their struggle for basic amenities in some areas still persist; night food stalls and commercial activity have encroached road space and worsened traffic congestion; those living in railway lands in Rajiv Gandhi Nagar and Mangalapuram are also seeking alternate housing
