Watch: Its a black day for Govt.: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Ashok Ferreys homecoming | The Sri Lankan author on his new novel Hot Butter Cuttlefish
In his wry yet heartfelt new novelset entirely in Sri Lanka, the author useshumour to reflect on trauma
GHMC takes up footpath clearance drive
Upload orders, verdicts on the day they are passed: Bombay HC directs judges in Maharashtra, Goa
The move is expected to streamline the judicial process and provide litigants with immediate access to court rulings, reducing the lag between the pronouncement and the official availability of legal documents.
Civil Securities case: U.S. SEC, Adanis jointly seek extension; propose revised schedule
The SEC had sued Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar, in November 2024, alleging they had misled investors by failing to disclose an alleged bribery scheme tied to Indian state officials
Weapons seized in central Kolkata, one detained ahead of West Bengal polls
Acting on suspicion, STF sleuths intercepted the man, carrying a bag, near a bus stand and recovered six single-shot firearms and 14 cartridges from him, an official
'Godman' Kharat's close aide, wife die in car crash; Oppn leaders raise suspicion over incident
Opposition leaders, meanwhile, dubbed the incident unbelievable and wondered if it was orchestrated to ensure suppression of facts in the probe against Kharat
144 students pass out from the Mysore University School of Engineering (MUSE) at its first graduation day
Chaos over student polls at DU's Gargi womens College amid allegations of misconduct, intimidation
According to SFI, the situation escalated after Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president Aryan Mann arrived at the college, following which ABVP-affiliated individuals allegedly forced their way into the campus
Pakistan Army chief Munir concludes three-day Iran visit
Syed Asim Munir, who was heading a high-level delegation to Iran, landed in Tehran on April 15, becoming the first foreign military leader to visit the country since a two-week ceasefire was agreed between Iran and the U.S. on April 8
30-year-old dies after being attacked by Indian gaur near Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru
This is the third death in an attack by an Indian gaur in Chikkamagaluru district since February 2025
Information on financial aid for students
Why well-being matters as much as degrees
Todays students appear to understand that education divorced from purpose and well-being is neither sustainable nor meaningful
Centre's conspiracy to change federal structure defeated; victory of Opposition unity, says Priyanka
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded that the government implement the Women's Reservation Act of 2023 on the current strength of the Lok Sabha.
Inside Bengalurus upgraded HAL Aerospace Museum
The upgraded HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum has been unveiled following extensive modernisation.
Tamil Nadu election: Palaniswami accuses Sengottaiyan of being a DMK spy
Taking a dig at the former Minister in his home turf, from where he was elected eight times as an AIADMK candidate, Mr. Palaniswami alleged that the MLA had treated the people of the constituency like slaves and owed his electoral success to party functionaries and cadre, rather than personal merit
How to get refund from Bengaluru airport taxi driver for excess fare
Even if a passenger does not want to take up the issue with the cab driver at the time of payment of fare to avoid an argument, or if they were travelling alone at night, they can connect with the BIAL team later
Kochi Corporation engineers report says Ro-Ro services viable if efficiently managed
Mayor had sought a report after councillors across both Opposition and Treasury benches criticised the manner in which the services, currently operated by Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation, have been draining Corporations resources
The services of some trains were affected due to line and power blocks for track maintenance between Subrahmanya Road, Yedamangala, and Narimogaru sections
Owaisi criticises Union govt for ignoring his proposed amendments to Delimitation Bill
Russia hits port, power facility in Ukraine overnight
Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraines north, the regional power distribution operator said on Telegram.
AIADMK workers throw eggs at partymens car for canvassing votes for BJP candidate
They categorically stated that they would not allow anyone to enter their village to mobilise support for the BJPs Vasudevanallur constituency nominee Ananthan Ayyasamy
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court directed the filing of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi based on a petition filed by a BJP worker claiming the Congress leader is a U.K. citizen
Opposition chose politics over progress, says Suresh Gopi on Constitution Amendment Bill defeat
In a post on Facebook, Union Minister says it was not just a Bill, but the aspirations of millions of Indian women that were defeated
Myanmar release of Suu Kyi top ally spurs small democracy hope
I don't expect much from this release, said one 50-year-old Yangon resident, speaking on condition of anonymity for security reasons. There is no reason to be thankful because he was arrested unjustly in the first place, says Suu Kyi
India smartphone shipments fall to 6-year low in Q1 amid price hikes: Report
Over 80 smartphone models saw average price hikes of 15%, with a further 15%20% expected later
Wheelchairs, water pots donated to Mysuru city railway station
The wheelchairs will significantly assist elderly and differently-abled passengers, ensuring better accessibility and ease of movement
Watch reels with headphones on Chennai Metro Rail trains or cough up a fine
This move comes after an article in The Hindu, dated March 21 and titled, The growing nuisance of reels on loudspeakers in Chennai Metro trains
Amid Nashik probe, TCS says no complaints received through internal channels
According to a preliminary probe, the company was not in receipt of any complaints, as being alleged, a statement said
No More LPG Charges: Sikkim Govt Cracks Down on Unfair Billing by Restaurants
Gangtok, April 18 : The Food & Civil Supplies Department of Sikkim has issued a The post No More LPG Charges: Sikkim Govt Cracks Down on Unfair Billing by Restaurants appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
India drops proposal to mandate national ID app Aadhaar on smartphones after pushback
Indias IT ministry reviewed the proposal and is not in favour of mandating the pre-installation of the Aadhaar App on smartphones, UIDAI said in a statement to Reuters
Rahane ready to embrace the tough days for KKR
KKRs struggles were compounded by the absence of Cameron Greens bowling during the chase, despite his 79 anchoring the innings earlier
Priyanka Gandhi praises Revanths alternative suggestions on delimitation
Naidu calls blocking of delimitation, womens quota Bills great disservice to the nation
Jagan questioned what opposition parties achieved
The counsel for the Election Commission submitted before the court that there are approximately 90,000 booths to conduct the election on April 23 and April 29, and as such, it is not possible for the authorities to prepare the seniority list, and there might be some overlapping
Parliament adjourned sine die, Budget session concludes
As soon as the House met at 11 a.m., Speaker Om Birla read out his concluding remarks, following which he adjourned the House sine die (for an indefinite period)
IBS in children: symptoms, triggers, and when to seek medical help
From food habits to lifestyles, modern childhood has undergone a significant shift, particularly over the past decade. This, combined with a reduction is physical activity and increased stress, is believed to be part of the reason for the rise in IBS among children
Kancheepuram, famed for its temples and silk sarees, is struggling to keep pace with rapid growth. Residents and visitors face traffic congestion, poor parking, sewage issues and inadequate civic infrastructure, while local weavers grapple with rising costs and irregular work.
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams but also in combating it
Trump says he has good news on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal
Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon
Nepal SC recognises Gagan Thapa faction as official Nepali Congress
With the verdict, the SC dismissed their petitions, effectively affirming the legitimacy of both the ECs decision and the leadership structure emerging from the special general convention
Punes Izipizi Street channels Bangkok and Hanoi vibes in its bid for culinary nirvana
Fire breaks out in private bus near Hyderabads KPHB Colony; 18 passengers escape unhurt
How the war on Iran set off worker protests around Delhi
Thousands of workers, many migrants, in the industrial clusters of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are on protest, demanding dignity at work and at least 20,000 as minimum wages. A.M. Jigeesh and Ashok Kumar report on how the administration has allegedly resorted to suppression, by taking workers into custody and putting their leaders under house arrest, while announcing marginal pay hikes
Defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill betrayal of nation's woman power: Adityanath
The Opposition's obstruction of the passage of the Constitutional Amendment Bill, essential for the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam', is a blow to the honour of 'Bharat Mata' [Mother India]. It is a betrayal of the entire woman power of the nation; it is an infringement upon their democratic rights, says Adityanath
Watch: NDA women MPs protest after womens reservation bill defeated in Lok Sabha
NDA women MPs staged a dharna in the Parliament complex on Friday after the Constitution Amendment Bill related to womens reservation was defeated in the Lok Sabha, raising slogans against the Opposition and accusing it of blocking womens empowerment.
Runwal Enterprises Launches Runwal Meadows, A New Luxury Project in Kanjurmarg
Delhi sees sharp drop in minimum temperature
The air quality index (AQI) of the city improved drastically to the moderate category
Kannur City Cyber Crime police take three into custody from Noida. Police cite sustained harassment linked to loan recovery practices as a key line of investigation
Centre updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade Policy
According to the notification issued by the DGFT, amendments have been made in Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, under the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023
Home voting underway in Chennai
Kolathur has the highest number of persons with disabilities who have availed themselves of the home voting facility in Chennai. Royapuram has the lowest, with just 14 home voters.
We know how to bring debt under control, improve finances of Tamil Nadu: 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
Odisha comes up with compensatory irrigation mechanism for acquisition of irrigated land
The government clarified that the compensatory irrigation will be created preferably in the same project area where the ayacut is lost by way of extension of a canal system if possible or through pumped irrigation system
EU updates age-check app after vulnerabilities found
Brussels said immediate steps had been taken to address those issues
Paigah Palace in Begumpet gets a new lease of life
The building is being resurrected by the State government by restoring the windows, stucco work, flooring, ceiling and undoing the damage where steel-rods were drilled into the walls to fix bullet-proof doors and windows
Need for harmony between human consciousness and nature stressed
Satellite launch facility plan poses a threat to Hope Islands ecosystem
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidus plan to develop a Space City and satellite launch facility on Hope Island, located in Kakinada Bay, has raised concerns about the safety of the islands conserved bird species and human inhabitants. The island has been classified as a Moderate Damage Risk Zone-III (MSK VII) region by the Coastal and Oceanic Island Database of India under the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management.
Mannargudi set for a tight contest as Rajaa banks on development pitch
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.
DMK must return to power as they consistently deliver on promises, says Kamal
Opposition to Delimitation Bill in Parliament is a fight against forces that tried to stifle the State, says the MNM leader; he says DMK govt. is truthful and honest, and did not play with peoples lives
China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation: Report
Reuters reported earlier this year that the company did not show U.S. chipmakers its flagship model for performance optimisation
Changing job market tweaks students choices
As students choose courses and combinations that are more likely to fetch them jobs, many traditional courses are seeing no or minimum enrolent. As many as 1,091 UG and PG combinations with zero enrolment have been closed, while new ones are taking their place, writes Jayanth R.
Experts, academicians share concern and possibilities of animal and fish breeding rights at WBNUJS
Questions like who owns the breeding rights as well as need for well informed research in the area were highlighted at a discussion organised by WBNUJS
Whats in a name? Rajasthan Education Department learns a tough lesson
The campaign was rolled out earlier this week with the objective of suggesting meaningful names for the school going children, as the names given in the rural areas were perceived to be embarrassing, often with derogatory connotations
Parliament special sitting LIVE: Opposition hails Constitution Amendment Bill's defeat in Lok Sabha
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi had accused the government of hiding behind women to alter the countrys electoral map.
Jeelani Banos stories reflected sense of deep social consciousness and internationalism
The evening saw authors and translators Volga and Mehak Hyderabadi reading Telugu translations of Ms Banos stories
Traffic diversion in place, joint inspection for Uppal flyover works
Officials said buses and heavy vehicles heading towards the Warangal Highway will be diverted through the Nagole stretch as part of the arrangements
Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Tamil Nadu gears up for intense day of campaigning
PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi to lead rallies across Tamil Nadu
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Relocation fear returns to haunt Amrabads particularly vulnerable Chenchu tribe
It is a common practice among Chenchus to establish pentas (habitation) wherever they move to in search of food
Pune police book two students over dance performance on Maoist leader at Govt hostel
The students told the police that they were not aware that Madvi Hidma was a Maoist leader
Rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns sweeping storms ahead
The MeT office also said that light rainfall with gusty winds was likely in several adjoining areas of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next two hours
Gangtok, April 18 : The stalling of the landmark Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in the The post A Blow to Democratic Equality: Sikkim Leadership Condemns Opposition Over Stalled Womens Reservation Bill appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Dr. Bharti nominated to WHOs oversight committee for neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Bharti has been included as an independent expert of neglected zoonotic diseases in the 18 membered oversight committee
Complete Padmavathi Childrens hospital as per schedule: JEO
The state-of-the-art facility coming up at the foot of Tirumala hills will also have a helipad at the top to handle emergency cases
Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of a growing number of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with the U.S. to accept deportees from other countries
J&K parties rise to the call of L-G on drug menace, join 100-day campaign
The letter said it was in the context of this ambitious and time-bound framework that the L-G was writing to the legislators and leaders to earnestly request personal participation and cooperation in the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan
U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies
BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning
Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB
Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury
Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028
Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit
Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title since 2004.
Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured
Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence
India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz
Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil
Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year
Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill
Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units
