Handur-N.R. Pura bridge in Chikkamagaluru inaugurated by Karnataka CM
Before the bridge was built, residents of Handur had to take a circuitous route to reach the taluk headquarters at N R Pura
Rapido enters food delivery business in Bengaluru with new app Ownly
The standalone app has a zero-commission and restaurant-first model. Founder Aravind Sanka tells us more about Ownly and how he hopes it will be beneficial for the restaurant and the customer
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Review | Most capable premium earbuds available right now
Complementing the Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphone series this year, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro arrives as the companys most advanced wireless earbuds yet
Asha Parekh, A.R. Rahman, Sachin Tendulkar pay homage to Asha Bhosle
Mr. Tendulkar arrived soon after with his wife Anjali. Incidentally, Bhosle made one of her last appearances at the wedding of Tendulkar's son Arjun last month
Got old clothes? This Bengaluru startup will pick them up and pay you for it
NoKasa is helping households declutter responsibly by collecting used clothes, diverting them from landfills and creating a circular reuse system
Chandrababu Naidu meets Godavari River Board chairperson, discusses Pedda Vagu project repairs
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasises collaborative efforts with Telangana to enhance flood management strategies and ensure the resilience of the Pedda Vagu project following last seasons damaging breach
Gold drops as inflation worries linger on failed U.S.-Iran talks
Spot gold was down 0.4% at $4,726.64 per ounce, after hitting its lowest since April 7 earlier in the day at $4,643
RBI scrutinises how banks unwound Rupee arbitrage, says sources
The list of banks whose transactions are being scrutinised could not be determined
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters
The Philippines' National Security Council alleged the poisoning began last year around Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly chain, which sits near vital shipping lanes and is reputedly rich in minerals
The Chief Justice of India said, We are issuing notices. We would like to examine the issue.
23 rescued as fire breaks out in Hyderabads Red Hills residential building on April 13
At the time of the fire, several families were inside the building. Firefighters carried out a coordinated evacuation, moving all occupants to safety on the ground floor.
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Xiaomi launches Redmi A7 Pro 5G smartphone for budget buyers
Redmi A7 Pro 5G features a 3.5mm headphone jack, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and IP52 rating
Only 14% of Enterprises Have a Clear AI Strategy, Altimetrik and HFS Research Find
CNKT+ Is Expanding on Multiple Platforms and Getting Set for the UZX Listing After WEEX
CNKT+ is growing across trackers, trading platforms, and its next listing phase on UZX
SC allows Lalu Prasad to raise plea of prior sanction during trial
SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad in land-for-jobs case
IPL 2026: Weve been doing catch-up rather than leading the game: MI skipper Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians skipper acknowledged that playing catch-up rather than setting the pace is not helping their campaign
Slovakia's Fico ready to cooperate with Hungary's new Prime Minister
Under Fico Slovakia has been a close ally of Hungary, with both neighbours maintaining warm ties with Moscow, opposing European Union sanctions and keeping up purchases of Russian oil and gas
Wild elephant falls into open well near Sullia, rescue efforts on
Forest Department officials said that the well, which is not in use, is on the fringes of the forest on the foothills of the Western Ghats, bordering Kodagu district
Workers protest over wage hike turns violent in Noida, vehicles torched
According to officials, a large number of workers from various industrial units gathered to press for their long-pending demand for salary revision and raised slogans during the demonstration
Krunal always wants to be one step ahead with skill-set and mental battle
Krunal Pandya admitted that evolving his skill-set has helped him retain relevance in a format increasingly tilted towards batters
Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines, will use them to defend against Russia
Poland, which ratified the document in 2012 and completed the destruction of its domestic anti-personnel mine stockpile in 2016, withdrew from the treaty on February 20, 2026 and says it plans to renew manufacturing weapons
Zero tolerance for harassment; staff accused in Nashik harassment case suspended, says TCS
The clarification comes in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion by eight female employees at the multinational company's office in Nashik
Commuters bear brunt as labour union protest halts traffic at Delhi-Noida border
The protest, which began early in the day, led to congestion on key arterial roads connecting Delhi and Noida, including NH 9, severely disrupting the office rush hour
Lessons from the 1970s help U.S. and global economies absorb oil shocks
Economies are less vulnerable now than they were when a similar war in West Asia drove up fuel prices, triggering stagflation in the 1970s; decades of reforms have improved efficiency, cut reliance on West Asian oil, built reserves, and expanded alternative energy, but oil is still king, say experts
IDPIC Appoints K. S. Raju as MD & CEO to Strengthen Digital Payment Fraud Intelligence
CoreWeave strikes AI cloud deal with Anthropic, shares surge
The deal with Anthropic would also help CoreWeave diversify its revenue streams further
Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, U.S. court rules
The lawsuit alleged that features on Instagram, such as push notifications, likes of user posts and a never-ending scroll were designed to profit off teens psychological vulnerabilities and their fear of missing out
Congress moves Supreme Court against cancellation of Ponda Assembly bypoll in Goa
The Bombay High Courts Goa bench quashed the ECIs notification for bypoll in Ponda, citing violation of the Representation of the People Act, as the legislatures term is set to expire in less than a year
Kunal always wants to be one step ahead with skill-set and mental battle
Krunal Pandya admitted that evolving his skill-set has helped him retain relevance in a format increasingly tilted towards batters
Some questions that are beyond textbooks
What should we be looking for when we vote is a short story where three young minds question what it really means to choose. What begins as a simple conversation on their walk home slowly unfolds into deeper thoughtsreminding us that some questions lie beyond textbooks, in philosophy.
Teaching AI in schools: A reality check
Lorraine Hansberry: the life of an icon behind the scenes and beyond
She once said, One cannot live with sighted eyes and feeling heart and not know or react to the miseries which afflict this world. Read onto know more...
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Israel approves appointment of new intelligence agency chief
Roman Gofman will start his role in June 2026, replacing the agency's current director David Barnea
Rupee plunges 49 paise to 93.32 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.30 against the U.S. dollar and lost further ground, trading at 93.32 against the greenback in early deals, down 49 paise from its previous closing level
Innopay Launches Innopay Golden Season Campaign Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
MI vs RCB: A match not quick enough for the quickest format
The match eventually wrapped up nine minutes shy of midnight, taking the total duration to four hours and 21 minutes
Stock markets plunge as failure of U.S.Iran negotiations fuels concerns of prolonged conflict
The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,613.09 points to 75,937.16 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty plunged 495 points to 23,555.60
Watch: Hungary election 2026: Peter Magyars landslide win ends Viktor Orbans 16-year rule
Hungary has witnessed a historic political shift as nationalist leader Viktor Orbn conceded defeat after 16 years in power
Can compete with Govts CNAP mandate, Truecaller CEO says
Rishit Jhunjhunwala, Truecallers CEO, said that the firm is able to earn from both business partnerships and ads in India, its largest market.
Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific, says U.S. military
U.S. Southern Command said it targeted the alleged drug traffickers along known smuggling routes
EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
OpenAI has published user numbers for ChatGPT above the 45 million DSA threshold for designation, Commission spokesman Thomas Regnier said
Display of LPG, CNG prices and stock made mandatoryin Dharwad district of Karnataka
Committee comprising officials from Legal Metrology Department, Food and Civil Supplies Department, representatives of gas bunk owners, and auto drivers associations to submit daily report
CBSEs future-ready AI curriculum: But are students ready?
Badminton Asia Championships: Ayush signs off with silver
Ayush Shetty struggled to find his rhythm, going down 8-21, 10-21 to the reigning world champion from China, as India's 61-year wait for a men's singles gold at the event continued
Campaigning in Kanniyakuamri, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay announced that every family in the State would be provided with a Tamil Nadu Citizen Privilege Card
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Samajwadi Party to hold Vision India dialogues across U.P.
The meetings to be addressed by the party president, Akhilesh Yadav, aim to create a consensus on the development agenda ahead of the Assembly elections in the State
Cummings free-kick seals late win for Mohun Bagan against Punjab FC
The result sees Mohun Bagan move up to second in the standings with 17 points, keeping the pressure on league leaders Mumbai City FC, while Punjab FC remain seventh with 11 points
ISL: Determined Bagan overcomes Punjabs challenge in thriller
The win lifts the Kolkata giant to the second spot with 17 points in eight matches, behind Mumbai City FC
Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?
Can modern cookstoves turn the return of firewood into a sustainable alternative during the LPG crisis?
Prakasam Collector directs officials to replicate Palle Nidra village night stay across mandals
Prakasam Collector P. Raja Babu directs RDOs and Tahsildars to adopt the Palle Nidra programme across mandals after a village night stay in Darsi mandal
Poll-bound Tamil Nadu among top performers in many indicators | Data
The States performance exceeds the national average across various social and education-related indicators; however, it is a mixed bag in other indicators
Woman Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarhs Kanker
The face-off comes 12 days after the government declared Chhattisgarh free of armed Maoists on March 31
Peru presidential election results delayed after thousands get one-day voting extension
The problems prompted electoral authorities to allow 63,300 residents of Perus capital, Lima, to vote on April 13
Easter truce between Ukraine and Russia ends
The truce lasted 32 hours, from 4:00 p.m. (1300 GMT) on April 11 until the end of the day on April 12
Cubas President warns U.S. against attacking island or trying to depose him
Tensions between Cuba and the U.S. remain high despite both sides acknowledging talks, although no details have been shared
What Chinas AI education manifesto means for the world, and for India
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Here is a select list of stories to start the day
IPL 2026: SRH seeks improved bowling display
While the opening pairs from both sides are capable of cutting loose in the PowerPlay,the middle-overs could well decide the contest
Fifty years ago | Hydrogeological map to be compiled
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BJP will bring inclusive government in Bengal, says Adityanath
Mr. Adityanath said there is no appeasement in Uttar Pradesh, but inclusive Hinduism, where every community can live peacefully in a secure environment
Noida drowning: FIR filed against three friends of deceased student
Police saidthe four had gone on a picnic to the site after their examinations ended. The sections of law invoked in the FIR are yet to bedisclosedby police
Tamil Nadu Assembly elections: How actively does Chennai vote? A look at the trends
In 2011, a year of higher participation across the State, the city recorded 67.47%, still some distance from the State average. However, that momentum did not carry forward. In the elections that followed, the turnout dropped, and has since remained largely unchanged, staying in the range of 61%-62%
Stampede at Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens
The Haitian National Police, in a separate statement, said it had opened an investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident
Consolidated voters list of 9 States and 3 UTs that underwent SIR Phase II trimmed by 10.2%
Uttar Pradesh records highest net deletion of voters in absolute numbers at 2.04 crore while Lakshadweep sees lowest at 181.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What havepartiespromised voters in their manifestos?
Jobs,womenand freebies are on top of the Dravidian partiesmanifestos, TVKfocuses on education
Letters to the Editor April 13, 2026
Delimitation, and not womens reservation, is the issue
Any delimitation involving an increase in the strength of the Lok Sabha must be politically and not just arithmetically equitable
Cancer courses through the Ghaggar
Villages along Haryanas Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, claim a surge in cancer cases, allegedly linked to contaminated water. This issue has sparked concern in Parliament and the State Assembly, with Sirsas political representatives demanding urgent action. However, tackling this crisis is proving tough, due to the absence of reliable data on cancer patients in the State and inadequate treatment facilities, particularly in Sirsa
People across Tamil Nadu want a change: AIADMK leader-candidate D. Jayakumar
Former Minister D. Jayakumar says every party in the alliance has its own ideology, but the AIADMK will not be influenced by them. Confident of a win because of the partys strong voter base and coalition votes, the Royapuram candidate promises to develop infrastructure and fulfil the peoples needs
Sawan Barwal breaks Shivnath Singh's 48-year-old marathon national record
Hailing from a village in Joginder Nagar in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, the 28-year-old Barwal has trained hard for many years, establishing himself as a reputed long-distance runner
Skills, not degrees alone, define success in todays job market
If Centre stops assistance or grants, we will not accept it: AIADMK leader-candidate K.P. Munusamy
Its true that we backed the farm laws that had benefits for farmers,but it wasEdappadiK.Palaniswami who stalled the project for the extraction of mineral resources in the delta, saysthe AIADMKdeputy general secretary
AI will make media and films more interesting: Suresh Chandra Menon
Why Indias established elite is afraid of taking risks
The inherited elite, the people who control the most capital and have the most institutional access, are opting out of the riskiest, and most transformational kinds of building
Elusive deal: On the Iran-U.S. ceasefire talks
U.S. and Iran must continue diplomatic efforts to end the war
Kochi Corpn. seeksgovt. fundsto repair uneven stretches along metro corridor
Civic body not in a position to mobilise 14 crore needed to resurface S.A. Road, says Mayor; work to prevent concrete blocks from falling onto the road below Elamkulam station is likely to begin soon
Markets in Kochi come alive withVishubuzz
Lifelong learning is essential as people now have a second life after retirement
AI will transform jobs rather than eliminate them; it will only open up new opportunities
Candidates chess: Zhu beatsVaishali, catches up with the Indian at thetop
Girls have the edge in landing IT sector jobs: academician
Governor condoles death of playback singer Asha Bhosle
Six persons arrested for leakingJana Nayaganfilm
