NIA to take over terror links case from NTR Police
The West Zone police so far arrested 12 persons, including a woman and a minor, who allegedly had links with ISIS and AQIS leaders
Jana Nayagan: T.N. police launch probe into leak of TVK leader Vijays film
The police action comes following a complaint by R. Udayakumar, production controller of KVN Productions, who sought immediate intervention against the illegal leak, unlawful downloading, transmission, and circulation of the film, which is yet to be released in theatres
Watch: Global oil crisis: Why is Indias transport sector far more exposed than Chinas?
Both India and China depend heavily on imported oil and are exposed to shocks in West Asia. But as crude prices surged nearly 67% within a month, the impact on their transport sectors was not the same. While Chinas rapid shift to electric vehicles has reduced its reliance on fossil fuels, Indias transport sector remains overwhelmingly dependent on petrol and diesel. From EV adoption and total vehicle stock to charging infrastructure, the gap is stark.
How does the internet always have an answer?
When you are ever stuck with a doubt or confusion, you often automatically open your phone or any device, open Google, and type it out in a second. But have you ever wondered how the internet always seems to have an answer to your queries?
Bharat cannot become $10 trillion economy by capital or policy alone: CJI Surya Kant
The CJI underscored the need for predictability, specialisation, and a culture of good faith in commercial law to help the country achieve this goal
Prakasam Collector spends night at Pothavaram village in Darsi
The District Collector listened patiently to every issue raised by the villagers and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest
Remand prisoner escapes from sub-jail in Theni district
Women's reservation law amendment should not be used as political tool: Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor also asserted that Congress is committed to a one-third reservation for women, but the same should be inclusive and fair
Kim Jong Un supports Chinas multipolar world vision during talks with Wang Yi
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has backed Chinas push for a multipolar world and called for stronger bilateral ties during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang.
Uttar Pradesh boat tragedy: Punjab town mourns deaths
A boat carrying tourists, primarily from Punjab, capsized in the river in the holy town of Uttar Pradesh on Friday
Artemis II: Indian-American Amit Kshatriya, senior NASA official behind U.S.'s moon mission
As NASAs Associate Administrator, Amit Kshatriya, leads the agencys 10 centre directors, as well as the mission directorate associate administrators at NASA Headquarters
Relief for Bengaluru commuters as Silk Board flyover set to open fully, but new bottleneck looms
The Bengaluru Traffic Police has revealed a likely bottleneck at Aravind Junction, and planned interventions such as increasing signal pass time and closing two left turns after the down ramp during peak hours.
Repolling underway at booth of Karimganj North Assembly seat in Assam
There were reports of some issues on April 9, the polling day for the Assam Assembly elections, and hence, the repolling was ordered, the official said.
PM Modi interacts with Rahul Gandhi as leaders gather to pay tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
PM Modi interacts with Rahul Gandhi as leaders gather to pay tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his 200th birth anniversary.
Vance, Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for U.S. talks amid ceasefire hopes
Pakistans Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Saturday (April 11, 2026) that he hoped the United States and Iran would engage constructively in peace talks as the U.S. delegation including U.S. Vice President JD Vance, landed in the Pakistani capital Islamabad for talks with Iran. Mr. Dar also reiterated Islamabads desire to continue facilitating the parties to reach a lasting and durable solution to the conflict, according to a statement from Pakistans Foreign Ministry.
Fire at Hyderabads Chintal Basti apartment, 17 residents evacuated safely
According to officials, the fire originated on the ground floor in the electrical meter area, and is suspected to have been caused by an electrical fault
Vijays Jana Nayagan controversy explained: From legal battles to piracy chaos
Heres a comprehensive look into the legal battle behind actor-politician Vijays swansong film Jana Nayagan. The film, directed by H Vinoth, fell into a fresh controversy when it was leaked online recently
Centre nudges States to view farm solarisation as a route to wiping off 2.4 lakh crore subsidy bill
The ALMM the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers is the Centres primary tool for building a domestic solar manufacturing base
Why voter turnout hit record highs in Assam, Kerala & Puducherry
Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry witnessed record-breaking voter turnout in the April 9 Assembly electionsbut what really drove this surge?
Strait of Hormuz to be open fairly soon, says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States expects to have the Strait of Hormuz open fairly soon, though he cautioned that the process would not be easy. He also indicated that other countries had offered assistance, but did not name them.
Jana Nayagan leak tests new legal penalties, torrent downloads under scanner
As the films producers rush to contain the fallout of the Vijay-starrers leak, their anti-piracy partner is attempting to stem distribution, while preserving torrent traffic logs
In Assam, first evicted, now erased
After a revision of electoral rolls in Assam, many people, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims evicted from government land, lost their voting rights and now hold voter IDs deemed invalid. The fear of being made non-citizens is strongest at Kachutali village, about 30 km east of Guwahati, where more than 2,000 voters could not be a part of the democratic process of electing a new government, reportsRahulKarmakar
Row erupts in Secunderabad Cantonment over midnight removal of Ambedkar statue
Interview with Anirudhya Mitra, author of The Delhi Directive, a spy thriller
Mitra says he uses fiction to show how complex and disciplined Indian intelligence operations really are
Nitish Kumarexpected to resign as Bihar CM on April 13
Nitish Kumartook oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on April 10, marking an end to his two-decade stint in office and paving the way for a new Chief Minister.
Police open fire on youth while he was trying to flee
The youth suffered bullet injury on his leg and was admitted into a hospital for treatment
Struggling CSK looks to snap losing streak | Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan
Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a battle of big-hitters.
Indias athleisure boom: How activewear is becoming everyday fashion
From leggings at cafs to joggers at work, heres how Indias hybrid work and wellness culture is driving double-digit growth in the countrys fast-expanding active fashion market
After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for Moon landings
China, which is hoping to send humans to the Moon by 2030, has been making progress as well, raising fears in the Trump administration that the United States could get left behind
Ayush Shetty storms into Badminton Asia Championships final
The world No. 25 rode on his superior attack and robust defence to script a sensational 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 comeback win over Vitidsarn, the Paris Olympics silver medallist and 2023 world champion
Aneeth Arora had fun with her long-awaited finale, where her brand took centrestage, even as she gears up to relaunch fan favourite shapes
Penciljam sessions in Bengaluru help hone artistic talent
This citizen arts initiative could give you a leg up whether you are a beginner wanting to better your technique or a hobbyist craving the company of like-minded souls
18 of 33 Telangana districts record temperatures above 41C amid rising heatwave conditions
Endapalli in Jagtial district recorded the highest maximum temperature of 41.7C
What the city remembers | Bombay Framed: People, Memory, Metropolis at DAG Mumbai
A landmark DAG exhibition traces the evolution of the port city, and the ongoing erasure of what it knew about itself
Mathura boat tragedy: Capsized vessel retrieved; five tourists still missing
The accident occurred near Kesi Ghat when the boat carrying over two dozen tourists moved into deeper waters and hit a floating pontoon
Artemis II spotlights engineering of human spaceflight and ISROs progress
Each Artemis mission effectively reduces the risks for the next mission, allowing it to focus on progressively more sophisticated tasks; in future, it is entirely possible that ISRO and NASA can work together on joint Artemis-Gaganyaan missions
Information on financial aid for students
Why we need to go beyond the history of war and conflict in our education
Give the history of peace a place in our educational institutions
Watch: The mistake killing high-concept films | Escalation without calibration | FMM 19
In Episode 19 of Frequently Made Mistakes, Sudhish Kamathbreaks down a common writing problem: Escalation Without Calibration when films keep raising stakes and adding twists without grounding the audience in clear rules
100% road tax waiver for electric cars priced up to 30 lakh till Mar 2030: Delhi's draft EV policy
The draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030, uploaded on the transport department's website, also proposes a 50% exemption for strong hybrid EVs
DMK demands reinstatement of N. Muruganandam as Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary
The party also strongly objected to the appointment of Sandeep Mittal as DGP (Armed Police and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption), alleging that Mr. Mittal was a supporter of the BJP and the RSS
Despite confident claims about favourable polling, the three major alliances had to reassess their prospects in a fierce triangular contest among Deepak Joy (UDF), K.N. Unnikrishnan (LDF), and Anjaly Nair (NDA)
Reiterated demand for Hasina extradition with India: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Rahman
Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman says more meetings ahead of PM Tarique Rahmans visit, outlooks regional cooperation amidst West Asia crisis
House-to-house search drive in Mangalhat leads to multiple seizures
The operation was carried out across several localities, including Jummerath Bazaar, Takkarwadi and Lower Dhoolpet, where police teams undertook house-to-house searches and inspections in adjoining by-lanes
President Murmu, PM Modi, leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on 200th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing Phule as a great reformer, said his life was one of moral courage, restless enquiry and unshakable commitment to social good
Karan Gokani on the performance of authenticity
If your grandmother made a dish one way and mine another, whose version wins? In todays food culture, authenticity is often less about truth and more about power, performance and who gets to decide.
Tiruvottiyur constituency: Environmental pollution remains a major concern in this industrial zone
Why India must define its own green factory standards now
As plants adopt solar power and resource-efficient systems, the absence of a unified certification limits global recognition
Trump congratulates returned Artemis astronauts, says next step, Mars!
The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts splashed down off the California coast, capping the U.S. space agencys successful crewed test mission around the Moon, the first such flyby in more than 50 years
Voters' lists in 12 States, Union Territories shrink by over 6 crore post SIR
The combined voters' list of nine States and three Union territories has shrunk following the completion of the SIR
Gap between rich and poor nations growing even wider: U.N. report
U.N. undersecretary-general for economic and social affairs, said the geopolitical tensions were compounding the struggles of developing countries to attract financing
Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to cease hostilities in all directions during this period, the Kremlin said.
GSMA announces Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge, set to debut at MWC26 Shanghai
MoPNG expands supply of 5 kg LPG cylinders, strengthening access to migrants
IPL 2026 | Suryavanshi on tackling Bumrah, Hazlewood: I look at the ball not the bowler
Having seen instant superstardom, the 15-year-old said that his feet are firmly rooted to the ground
Irans semi-official news agency had reported that negotiations would not begin until the preconditions were met, echoing a message from Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf before leaving for Islamabad
Trump shares video of brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant
The woman who was killed was working as a clerk at the convenience store of the gas station, according to court documents. The killing happened outside the store, and the man was arrested the same day
Bihar man sought money from foreign agency for threatening PM Modis security, arrested: Police
The police statement said that fake identity documents were also recovered from his premises, which were being used for cybercrime-related activities
14 injured as HyderabadEluru bus rams lorry on NH-65 flyover in Kodad
A preliminary probe suggested that the bus driver was drowsy and likely fell asleep at the wheel, leading to the accident
At DEL in Roseate House Aerocity, a robot joins the service team
At Roseate House in Delhis Aerocity, an AI-driven service assistant is being tested to streamline operations without replacing the human touch
Assembly Elections LIVE: Repoll ordered in one polling booth in Assam today
The re-election in a booth of Karimganj constituency was ordered following clashes between supporters of the BJP and Congress
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he set up in Africa to honour his mother Princess Diana
The lawsuit puts the Duke of Sussex in an unaccustomed position as a defendant in the high court
Jio-bp not to raise petrol and diesel prices
The company has seen petrol sales climb 30% in March, while diesel sales were up 25%, mostly because of the better mileage Jio-BPs specialised additives-laced fuel provides
In Pictures | Artemis II's voyage to the moon and back
It was the first time in over 50 years that humans had been in the vicinity of the moon
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
British Airways ramps up services to India for summer
As part of the expansion, an additional daily service between Bengaluru and London Heathrow will operate from June 1 to October 24, 2026, increasing the frequencies to 14 weekly flights on the Boeing 777
Focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in farm sector through agritech meet in Rajasthan
The GRAM-2026 will take place in Jaipur from May 23 to 25, aiming to unite farmers, scientists, investors, and policymakers to foster dialogue and help agriculturists access global expertise and modern technologies
India in final stages of formulating processing value chain for critical minerals: Mines Secretary
We are in advanced stages for formulating a scheme to develop processing value chains for critical minerals, Piyush Goyal, Secretary of Ministry of Mines stated
Foreign Secretary Misri wraps up U.S. visit with talks to deepen nuclear ties, explore LPG exports
U.S. Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor said U.S. was ready to cooperate with India on civil nuclear cooperation in addition to other areas, such as coal gasification and U.S. LPG exports
Induction-based cooking to add 13-27 GW of energy requirements: Official
Officials from the Power Ministry informed that in order to fill for the gap left out by gas-based power plants, thermal power plants have deferred their scheduled maintenance by three months
Trump says U.S. will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
The blockade of the strait by Tehran since the start of the Iran war has caused the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history
Political slugfest between Congress-BJP in Haryana over crop procurement
Farmers, who sustain the nation through their hard work, are being treated like criminals in the grain markets. It is as if they have arrived carrying illicit goods rather than their harvested crops, Bhupinder Singh Hooda said
BSF jawan killed in unprovoked firing in Manipurs Ukhrul
ConstableMithun Mandal who hailed from West Bengal, succumbed to his bullet injury at RIMS Hospital, Imphal
The petitioner, C. Geetha, said her name had been a mainstay in the States electoral roll over the years; she was even intending to contest as an independent candidate in the 51-Uthangarai (SC) Assembly Constituency and 52-Bargur Assembly Constituency in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026.
Arun shifted, Modak appointed Chennai Police Commissioner
Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver
Notified for suggestions, plan aims for tourism-led development, targets 3.36 lakh population and one million visitors by 2055.
Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
The judges intensely questioned lawyers for both the plaintiffs and the government about what certain terms mean, including what precisely the term balance-of-payments deficits meant when it was used in the Trade Act of 1974 and what it means today
An alternativeproposal onViksit Bharat ShikshaAdhisthanBill
State Higher Education Councils should be represented on the three councils envisaged under the Bill
Lebanon says first contact with Israel held ahead of U.S.-brokered talks
Existing evidence indicates a high risk of bird strikes as the Chilika Lake, located close to the proposed airport site, hosts thousands of migratory birds every year, says the Wildlife Institute of India
At ICA conference, CJI Surya Kant underscores arbitrations role in global economy
Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternative to litigation.
Man crushed under bus during repair
55 workers, including 20 women, arrested for Manesar violence over wage hike
Students to get textbooks by April 20: Sood
14 lakh tons of silt cleared, half of desilting work complete: Parvesh
JNU considers 5% admission quota for employees children
JCB driver held after two bodies found on DDA land
Off the boil: examining Varun Chakaravarthys sudden downturn
Until recently, the mystery spinner was the worlds top-ranked T20I bowler. But since the Super Eights at the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 34-year-olds game has unravelled. What has led to this surprising dip in form? And can he return to his unplayable best during the IPL?
How Lamine Yamal became the face of post-Messi Barcelona
After powering the club to the domestic treble last season, the boy wonder has helped drive the Blaugrana to the top of LaLiga and into the Champions Leagues last eight. His goal-scoring, playmaking and dribbling have fuelled his dizzying rise to superstardom. Having inherited Barcelonas iconic No. 10 shirt, there is no doubt the 18-year-old is the clubs leading man
Environmental pollution remains a major concern in this industrial zone
