Karnatakas tourist footfall sees fourfold rise, crosses 30 crore visitors post pandemic
The State has consistently ranked among the top three in the country for domestic tourist arrivals, says Patil
Former AP CM Nadendla Bhaskara Rao passes away in Hyderabad
He won his maiden election in 1978 from Vijayawada East on a Congress ticket
HYDRAA secures 9.05 acre govt land parcel in Shamshabad
Ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskara Rao dies at 90
Mr. Bhaskara Rao, who served as Chief Minister for 31 days in 1984 after a political revolt against N.T. Rama Rao, died at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday; his last rites will be performed on April 24
BJP delegation meets ECI, seeks stringent action against Kharge for terrorist remark targeting PM
Nirmala Sitharaman alleged that the Congress is completely frustrated and making such remarks against the Prime Minister amid Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal because of its deep hatred towards PM Modi
BJP delegation meets EC, seeks stringent action against Kharge for terrorist remark targeting PM
A BJP delegation has met the Election Commission, seeking action against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Protest on grounds, not roads: Woman confronts Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan
Telangana HC verdict on P.C. Ghose Commission report draws cheers from BRS
China condemns Japanese leaders' war shrine offerings, visits
Japans negative actions concerning the shrine grossly trample on human conscience, and China is very indignant at these heinous acts and strongly condemns them, says a spokesperson for Beijings Foreign Ministry
Justice Karia, a former partner at a leading law firm, represented Meta in several cases before his elevation as a judge
IRS officer's daughter found murdered in southeast Delhi's Amar Colony
According to police, the victim was discovered by her family members inside the house under suspicious circumstances, following which the police were alerted.
Transport Minister targets KCR, Harish Rao over Telangana RTC strike
Checkmate in Chennai: This park is a haven for chess players
Just like the famous chess games on the streets of Moscow, and Carter Road in Mumbai, Chennai now boasts of an intellectual third space where friends and strangers kill rooks, knights, and queens over a board
Trump extends Iran ceasefire as talks stall, but blockade of Hormuz to continue
The fragile pause in the U.S.-Iran conflict is holding, at least for now. On April 21, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the truce, just a day before it was set to expire.
IPL betting racket busted in Nellore; 12 held, 37 lakh transactions traced
The main accused, Sk. Fariaz, acted as the administrator; police seized 2.05 lakh cash, 13 mobile phones and a television, and froze three bank accounts
Watch: Telangana RTC employees go on strike over unmet demands
The India way to AI: A third path in the global tech race
TN Election Commission cracks down on digital violations; 163 FIRs lodged, 2,180 URLs blocked
Watch: Kharges Terrorist remark on PM Modi triggers political storm; Kharge clarifies remark
A fresh controversy erupts after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge allegedly called PM Narendra Modi a terrorist in Chennai
Telangana CM pays tributes to martyrs of Pahalgam terror attack on first anniversary
Night time traffic diversions in Hyderabads Mehdipatnam for skywalk work
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
The tool will run on a list of work-related apps and websites and will also take occasional snapshots of the content on employees screens for context
Dhruva Natchathiram release: Madras High Court to pass orders on April 24
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy wound up hearing oral arguments in the case and decided to dictate orders on April 24, 2026
Sonata Software Achieves AWS Migration and Modernization Competency Status
Motorola launches Edge 70 Pro with Sony camera and 144 Hz panel
Motorola Edge 70 Pro holds a 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon battery supported by 90W charger inside the box
U.S. woman sexually assaulted at Kodagu homestay; two arrested
The owner and staff of the homestay, where the woman stayed, have been arrested; homestay owner has been taken into custody for allegedly withholding assistance and attempting to cover up the crime
Minorities have been underrepresented in Bengal Assembly
Despite its reputation as a progressive State, women and Muslims have sparsely held power in West Bengal
Chennai Metrowater to boost industrial treated water use with Kodungaiyur TTRO plant revamp
The plants operational capacity would be restored to 45 mld to improve the quality and quantity of supply to the industries, say officials
Large scale disruption in bus services as Telangana RTC employees launch indefinite strike
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said Telangana government has not objected to 29 of the 32 demands raised by TGSRTC workers union, leaving only two issues unresolved
Iran says U.S. naval blockade has little impact on food supply
Despite the U.S. naval blockade, we have no problem in supplying basic goods and food, Irans Agriculture Minister, Gholamreza Nouri, said
Kerala govt declares Thrissur fireworks accident State-specific disaster
Revenue Minister Rajan says decision was taken in a special online Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
NTK, TVK cadres clash over Vijay song being played in Ooty store
Visakhapatnam teachers stage protest demanding Pay Revision Commission, interim relief
The Progressive Recognised Teachers Union says problems raised with the State government two years ago remain unresolved; it seeks a 30% interim relief and an exemption from the Teachers Eligibility Test for in-service teachers
2006 Malegaon blast case: Bombay HC discharges four accused, quashes charges against them
A Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak allowed the appeals filed by the four accused - Rajendra Chaudhary, Dhan Singh, Manohar Ram Singh Narwaria and Lokesh Sharma against the special court order.
HC orders Mizoram govt to halt tree felling in vacated Assam Rifles land
It also said the State government must explain the felling of century-old trees in the heart of the city
Project Hail Mary puppeteer James Ortiz eligible for Best Supporting Actor at Oscars
Ortiz will also be eligible under the acting categories at the SAG Awards, since puppeteers come under the SAG-AFTRA jurisdiction
Andhra Pradesh will lose five Lok Sabha seats if 131st Amendment is not revived, says Purandeswari
Rajamahendravaram BJP MP seeks an apology from Opposition for defeating the Bill; she says the amendments delimitation formula, with a larger Lok Sabha, would have protected southern States
NIA court sentences seven accused in Bengaluru prisons radicalisation case
The conspiracy involved identification, recruitment, training, conversion and radicalisation of gullible youth lodged in prison to execute terror activities in India, the statement issued by the NIA said
West Bengals defections: 2021 and beyond
After the 2021 Assembly elections, over a dozen legislators who had switched from TMC to BJP returned to the ruling party, eroding the saffron partys strength
Tamil Nadu SIR draft electoral roll: How to check your name in voter list
The draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu after the Special Intensive Revision was released on December 19, 2025
HCLTech FY26 revenue up 3.9%, led by increasing demand for Advanced AI
Annualized Advanced AI revenue at $620M; FY26 services revenue up 4.8% in CC; TCV of new deal wins at $9.3B
Iran hangs man convicted of links to Israel's Mossad
Mehdi Farid... was hanged this morning for extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad after the case was examined and the final verdict was approved, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said.
Rajat Kapoor: Marketing independent films is tougher than making them
Rajat Kapoor, Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey discuss their recently released murder-mystery Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, reflecting on being long time collaborators and friends, why Kapoor doesnt think of an audience while making films and more
Evil Dead Burn teaser: One-shot Deadite chaos
Directed by Sbastien Vaniek, tehe story centres on a woman who retreats to her in-laws remote home following a personal loss
Kedarnath Dham portals open for devotees amid chants; Uttarakhand Chief Minister offers prayers
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Himalayan shrine, decorated with 15 quintals of flowers, according to officials
12 injured in buslorry collision on Karimnagar bypass
Karimnagar Police Commissioner Gaush Alam said initial findings point to negligence on the part of the lorry driver
Short-term fluctuations, including FDI outflows, closely monitored: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
The RBI Governor was speaking at a round-table hosted by Consulate General of India in New York on April 20
Get out, you're causing traffic jam: Woman snaps at Minister during BJP's Mumbai rally
The incident occurred on April 21, when Mahajan was addressing reporters at the rally, organised to target Opposition parties over the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill, which aimed to fast-track the implementation of 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies, in the Lok Sabha
U.K. agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008
Health Minister Wes Streeting called this a historic moment for the nation's health that will lead to the first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm.
Devil May Cry Season 2 trailer: Dante and Vergil clash ahead of May premiere
The new teaser hints at an action-heavy arc, as Dante finally comes face-to-face with Vergil, whom he had believed to be dead
Ghose Commission report shall be inoperative, no action against KCR, others: Telangana HC
The Commission submitted its report to the government on July 31, 2025
You know how they say The winner takes all? Sometimes, that may not always be a good thing.
Chandrababu Naidu takes out roadshow for Nainar Nagenthran in Sattur
Stating that crime rate had increased in Tamil Nadu, the A.P. CM said the corrupt DMK Govt. was no more necessary for the State, which only needed the NDA for development
Thrissur fireworks unit blast: Kerala CMO says three more bodies identified
The CMO said emergency workers have recovered several charred body parts from in and around the blast site. The district authorities will send them for DNA profiling to identify the victims.Two accident victims discharged after treatment
Kerala fireworks accident: 9 victims identified; fireworks-free Thrissur Pooram under consideration
Five bodies handed over to relatives; two injured on ventilator as authorities weigh key decisions amid tragedy
Hyderabad Dance Festival 2.0 to celebrate tradition with innovation
Visitors get to experience different colours of Hyderabad at Rang-e-Hyderabad on April 26
Over 58,800 people displaced by ethnic violence since May 2023: Manipur govt
The violence destroyed 7,894 permanent houses
Stock markets fall in early trade dragged by IT firms
The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 494.12 points to 78,779.21 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 142.2 points to 24,434.40
Rupee plunges 31 paise to 93.75 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.69 and fell to 93.76 before trading at 93.75 against the greenback in early deals, registering a loss of 31 paise from the previous closing level
Forensic experts examining the blast site. Union Minister says more clarity is expected after detailed analysis
Anthropic seeks pivotal court win in music publisher lawsuit over AI training
Anthropic argued on Monday that its AI training made transformative use of lyrics to help Claude understand human language and enable progress and productivity in science, business and education.
Valparai accident: Death toll increases to 10
The deceased has been identified as Noushad Ali, a 39-year-old driver of Government Lower Primary School, in Pang, located in the Malappuram district
Pakistan acquiring global respectability complete failure of PM's foreign policy: Congress
In many ways, this reflects the complete failure of the substance of the Prime Minister's foreign policy and the self-glorifying style of his diplomatic engagement, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Kerala HC stays dry day order near Tamil Nadu border ahead of Assembly elections
Court stays Kerala government order on the grounds that the State did not have the power to issue such a direction, a lawyer associated with the case said
ECI denies rally permission to Mamata Banerjee in Bhawanipore ahead of Assembly Polls
For a developing country like India, which relies on the West Asian region for a significant share of its energy requirements, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are stark realities with direct implications for our security and economic stability, says Mr. Singh
Telangana RTC bus services disrupted as staffers begin strike on April 22
Divided by the river and united by SIR: Mothabari and Samserganj vote amidst high voter deletions
High deletions under SIR, river erosion and communal polarisation mark key issues across the two seats in central Bengal
Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging validity of National Investigation Agency Act, 2008
The plea has sought the setting aside of the 2008 Act, claiming it was violative of Article 14 (equality before law) of the Constitution and beyond the legislative competence of the Centre
India will never bow to any form of terror: PM Modi on Pahalgam attack anniversary
The Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out an attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on this day last year, killing 26 innocent people, mostly tourists from across India
Bihar govt. revokes suspension of State revenue staffs
Hundreds of officers who were on strike have said they would continue
Delhi court orders framing charges against Lawrence Bishnoi, 19 others in 2021 case
The court said, according to the probe, members of the present organised crime syndicate were actively operating a crime syndicate from even inside jail
Understanding Kshatriyaisation and its relevance in contemporary India
The celebration of the Kshatriya identity by the RSS-BJP & certain representatives of communities like Marathas, Jats, Yadavs, Thevars, and Nairs illustrates the concept of Kshatriyaisation. This assertion of caste pride helps consolidate political support while reinforcing existing caste hierarchies
Adarsh scam cases being mishandled by Rajasthan government: Gehlot
Ashok Gehlot said while the Enforcement Directorate had attached assets in 2019, 2021 and 2024, the process for ensuring the repayment of investors money still remains unclear
The Phantom Text That Could Empty Your Bank Account: Inside the Latest SBI Scam
New Delhi, April 22 : It usually starts with an unexpected ping on your smartphone. The post The Phantom Text That Could Empty Your Bank Account: Inside the Latest SBI Scam appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions
For India to launch a new Green Revolution in energy independence, it must first rebuff U.S. sanctions
The Congress presidents remarks drew strong condemnation from senior BJP leaders, who dubbed the remarks crass and a personal insult to PM Modi
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade
Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday
Students protest Ambedkar portrait removal at JNU hostel
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Tim Cook put down the roots in India Apple was bullish on
As Apples CEO during a time of dramatic smartphone growth in India,he leaves successors a market he knew wouldnt flourish in his time, and paves way for future generations of leadership
Plea in Delhi HC seeks contempt action against Kejriwal over circulation of court videos
The plea by advocate Vaibhav Singh submitted that unauthorised sharing of court recordings on social media can undermine the independence of the judiciary
I have doubts about Ajit Pawars air crash, says Sunetra Pawar
She was speaking at the concluding rally of her political campaign in Baramati
Premier League: Brighton outclass woeful Chelsea in 3-0 drubbing
The result sees Brighton climb above their visitors to sixth in the table on 50 points, two ahead of Chelsea
Yogi leads march against Opposition; Akhilesh predicts U.P. poll defeat
By defeating Bill for womens quota, INDIA bloc parties exposed themselves as undemocratic and anti-women , says Adityanath; Akhilesh says U.P. to soon witness a governance model based on social justice
Tamil Nadu election 2026: With limited campaigning by Vijay, TVK faces a litmus test in debut poll
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Will NDA, under AIADMK, be lucky this time after previous setbacks?
AIADMKgeneral secretaryEdappadiK.Palaniswamihas been helming the National Democratic Alliance. He has more than once proved who is calling the shots in the alliance
Over 11,300 buses to be operated for polls in Tamil Nadu
Chennai voters outline civic priorities ahead of polls
