Cuddalore-Puducherry administrations hold inter-State coordination meeting ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
The joint meeting was chaired by Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar and Puducherry Collector A. Kulothungan.
Congress slams PM Modi on women's quota, recalls Rahul's 2018 letter
The Opposition party had also demanded that the Centre immediately implement the women's quota on the existing Lok Sabha strength by bringing a Bill in Parliament's Monsoon Session or May-end.
Shivamogga Rangayana adapts Bolwars magnum opus Swatantryada Ota for theatre
Karnataka government earmarked 1 crore for the production of the play based on Bolwars novel
Any proposal for awarding grades for third language could be considered only from the next academic year as per law, states HC
Delhi HC directs expeditious decision on visa plea by Moin Qureshi's daughter
The Delhi High Court passed the order on a 2019 petition by Ms. Pernia Qureshi, a U.S. citizen, against the Centres decision to revoke her Person of Indian Origin status
South Korea's Lee says claim that Minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'
South Korean media have reported the U.S. has stopped sharing some intelligence on North Korea, partly because Unification Minister Chung Dong-young spoke publicly about a previously unconfirmed uranium enrichment facility in the country
Like to criticise movies? Now make one: How Big Pitchure works
New pan-India reality show, Big Pitchure aims to transform viewers into the key decision-makers behind a pan-India feature film
German Gurdwara violence: Brawl breaks out over management and financial disputes
The clash occurred on April 19, prompting a massive security response after footage emerged on social media platforms depicting scenes of significant unrest within the premises
Census 2027: Door-to-door survey begins in New Delhi
Moving through narrow lanes lined with closely packed homes, the enumerators were met mostly by women, many of whom chose to respond from behind curtains
Watch: Mohan Bhagwat: Anyone knowing Sanskrit can pick up any local language faster
Describing Sanskrit as a vital link among the Indias diverse linguistic traditions and a gateway to the countrys civilisational heritage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday (April 20, 2026) called for expanding the use of the ancient language across the country.
Gujarat cops bust inter-state child trafficking racket, kingpin held in Telangana
The police said the gang would obtain newborn babies within 24 to 48 hours of birth and sell them at high prices. They found that the gang had sold two children each from Gujarat and Maharashtra, three from Telangana, and one from Delhi
Former Rajya Sabha member Dr. Gopalrao Patil passes away
He served as a Rajya Sabha member from the BJP between 1994 and 2000
Interactive: Analysing Chennai's contituencies
Life after prostate removal: what patients should know before surgery
Regular screenings, early treatment and a well-organised post-surgery plan can help patients recover quickly and resume daily activities with ease
Explosive thrown at house of Congress booth agents family at Payyannur in Kerala; no damage reported
China claims global auto sales lead from Japan, sets sights on quality
BEIJING,April 20, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- A report from Peoples Daily
Over 1 lakh devotees witness Nijaroopa Darshanam on Chandanotsavam
Hereditary trustee and Governor of Goa, P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju, along with his family, offered silk clothes to the deity at around 2.45 a.m. and had the first darshan
Alcaraz and Sabalenka win Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year
Alcaraz won the French and U.S. Opens last year plus the Australian Open in January. Sabalenka, the top-ranked woman, won her second consecutive U.S. Open last year.
The Strokes torch U.S. imperialism at Coachella with Gaza montage and CIA takedown
The American band closed their Coachella 2026 set with a visual montage attacking U.S. foreign policy and highlighting Israels genocide in Gaza backed by Washington
Row over BJP MLAs remarks after sons SUV rams into five people
Legislator Pritam Lodhi's son Dinesh is accused of ramming his SUV, a Mahindra Thar, into three young men riding a motorcycle and two women walking on road under the Karera police station area of Shivpuri district on Thursday, leaving them injured.
U.S. positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon
Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia as India ramps up West Asia outreach
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia on April 19 and held talks with top leadership amid rising West Asia tensions. The visit follows recent outreach to the UAE and Qatar, as India engages key Gulf partners. With the region central to Indias energy supplies, disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns over oil and gas flows.
Donald Trumps Board of Peace held talks with DP World over Gaza reconstruction: report
Rehabilitation of Gaza, where two years of Israeli bombardment have destroyed four-fifths of buildings, has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion
Islands of Kochi: Unseen struggles of island communities
Islands of Kochi reveals the daily struggles of the islanders. Its chapters chronicle the harsh reality of life on the margins.
Stock markets trade higher in early session
Also, Brent crude oil prices trading below the $100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 445.82 points to 78,966.12 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 121.15 points to 24,486
Calvin Harris shakes Delhi to its core, signs off India debut with Avicii tribute
Calvin Harris capped his first India tour at the Leisure Valley Ground with a tightly engineered set of decade-defining hits, culminating in a crowd-wide singalong tribute to the late Avicii
Rupee falls 16 paise to 93.32 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Positive domestic equity markets and inflows of foreign funds supported the local currency even as uncertainties surrounding the West Asia peace agreement kept investors worried, forex traders said
How a U.S.-Iran deal over Hormuz unravelled
Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi lands safely in Thiruvananthapuram after suspected bird strike
Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala
India, U.N. officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation
The meeting was held between Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the West Asia, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UN
The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027.
Kerala Police warn of fake update scam targeting smarphone users
Kerala Police have warned of a cyber fraud targeting users of Vivo and iQOO smartphones through fake OriginOS Update messages that trick users into installing malware and stealing sensitive data, including banking credentials
Protesters clash with police during torch rally in Manipur
A seven-km-long torch rally was brought out from Mayai Lambi to Keishamthong in Imphal West district on April 20, night, but the participants turned violent and clashed with the security forces, says police officer
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Manipur
Tremors were felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even Meghalaya but no casualty or damage has been reported so far
BJP wants to hijack the entire election: Congress MP K.C. Venugopal
On SVE 108, there is a moment every flyer knows. Security cleared. Gate found. Mind quiet. Completely present.
Mindful Strides: Himalaya Wellness Company Unites Delhi in Walk to Champion Mental Health
A 5K community walk at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium brought together citizens to spotlight the importance of mental well-being.
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Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and whats next for Tim Cook?
John Ternuss appointment comes at a time when the tech industry at large is tinkering with the advancements in artificial intelligence.
Canadian tourist killed, 13 injured in Mexico pyramid shooting
The gunman, whose nationality was unknown, killed himself after opening fire at the popular tourist destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, said Cristobal Castaneda, the security secretary for Mexico state
Five State toppers for Telangana in JEE Main Session 2
Mohan Bhagwat bats for wider promotion of Sanskrit
The RSS chief says a significant proportion of vocabulary across linguistic traditions in India was either derived from or influenced by Sanskrit. Its growth will not displace but rather strengthen other languages, he says
West Bengal Assembly polls: 23.39% candidates have declared criminal cases, says poll watchdog
In their self-sworn affidavits, 208 (70%) out of 293 candidates fielded by the BJP declared criminal cases against themselves; 112 (38%) out of 290 candidates of the Trinamool, 94 out of 198 candidates of the CPI(M) and 70 out of 293 candidates analysed from the Congress declared criminal cases
Gujarat civic body polls: over 700 seats decided unopposed as three-way contest sharpens in State
Even before polling, 733 seats, the majority of them held by the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been decided uncontested after the withdrawal of nominations
Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for first time in over a decade
The crossing known as Rabia in Iraq and Yarubiyah in Syria was closed after the Syrian civil war began in 2011
U.S. officials press Cubans for reforms at Havana meeting
The talks were a sign that the two countries could reach a diplomatic agreement even though President Donald Trump has hinted at potential military action against the island
Conveyed to DKS that action against minority leaders inappropriate, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi
Three-year-old girl mauled to death by stray dogs in Peddapalli district
The girl was playing in front of her familys rented room when the stray dogs attacked her and dragged her away to a nearby field
JD(U) authorises Nitish Kumar to select new Bihar legislature party leader
In the meeting, Mr. Kumar asked all members of the legislature to work with dedication and resolve to supportthe comprehensive development of Bihar, in line with the core mantra of Development with Justice
U.S. Labour Secretary resigns amid misconduct probe
Her departure makes her the third to leave U.S. President Donald Trumps cabinet in recent weeks
Adi Sankara, the guiding light
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL on RSS chief Bhagwats Z-Plus security
Observes plea lacked research and was not in public interest
Tamil Nadu elections: States progress causing heartburn in Delhi, says Kamal Haasan
Private bus operators in Tiruchi increase fares ahead of polling day
With only a limited number of seats remaining, many passengers say they are being compelled to book tickets at inflated prices and surge in demand is attributed to extended weekend
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vote for Vijay will help AIADMK and BJP, says Thirumavalavan
Vijay has not taken clear positions on issues such as social justice, secularism, caste violence, and was focused primarily on opposing the DMK and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, says VCK chief
Noida unrest: CPI(M) MP John Brittas raises concern over detentions, due process
Mr. Brittas sought the release of over a thousand workers and othersreportedly detainedafter protests over wage hikes and working conditions
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO as hardware chief John Ternus takes over
Mr. Cook, who has led Apple since 2011, will become the companys executive chairman
DMK government is the worst regime Tamil Nadu has seen: Annamalai
Bombay High Court quashes arrest of Sheetal Tejwani in two cases, upholds third
Tejwani was first arrested by the Khadak police in 2025 in connection with alleged irregularities in a land deal involving a firm linked to Parth, the son of late deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar
DMK, AIADMK not ready to flag pathetic status of MKU, says NTK candidate
They are harping on non-issues like Karthigai deepam row
Chaos ensues during postal voting in Dindigul as party functionaries attempt to canvass votes
BJP wants to have a puppet AIADMK Chief Minister, says Rahul Gandhi
The price of a war far above the ground
The Iran war and geopolitics will reshape global aviation economics
A plan of change: On Bihar politics and the BJP
The BJP achieved its aim of leading Bihar after a long waiting game
The price of negligence: On the Virudhunagar cracker unit blast
Human involvement in hazardous industries must be minimal
The puzzle of missing urgency around learning
Accepting that millions of children are in school but not learning is deeply unsettling for educators who have spent their careers expanding access and enrolment
A judge cannot recuse to satisfy a litigants unfounded suspicion of bias and based on manufactured allegations, the court observed
In Andhra Praadesh, Collectors race for investments
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will assign ranks to districts depending on how much capital is created
HC dismisses petitions seeking ED cases against former Ministers
Chief Justices Bench dismisses a batch of nine writ petitions filed by DMK Rajya Sabha member R. Girirajan for registering money laundering cases against them
Parvesh: instal rainwater harvesting system in govt. buildings or risk losing water connection
AAP students wing demands probe into Gargi College clash
SC asks petitioner to move Madhya Pradesh HC to assist in contempt case against BJP MLA
The petitioner approached the apex court contending that the High Court had not passed directions ensuring investigation, evidence preservation and institutional safeguards
Strong winds batter Kothamangalam; houses damaged, trees uprooted
At least two houses were damaged, and farmers reported significant losses. Power supply was disrupted for hours after trees snapped lines and toppled electric poles. Winds wreaked havoc along the KuttampuzhaPooyamkutty stretch
DMKfailed in its attempts to break AIADMK and PMK, alleges EPS
Delimitation, womens reservation Bills were clubbed together to create confusion, says N. Ram
He asserts that womens reservation and delimitation have no correlation whatsoever, and lauds Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for comprehending the designs of the Centre and projecting the pitfalls of the Bill in appropriate fora
Qutb Shahi legacy in Deccan goes beyond monuments, lies in ideological and cultural processes
Disruptions in water supply in parts of Hyderabad
CSIR-IICT scientists demonstrate green biofuel route from sugarcane waste
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: DMK MLA and a new face of AIADMK lock horns in Alangudi
Many inlet channels have been encroached upon and have not been cleaned posing problems to farmers; If the Ambuliaaru and the Villuniaaru (streams) are included in the Cauvery-Gundar linking project, it would greatly improve the water table, say farmers
Kerala panel seeks public suggestions on law to curb black magic, harmful practices
The committee is tasked with recommending legislative measures to curb harmful practices carried out in the name of superstition
KSU leader in Kannur alleges targeted hunt
Life sentence to Vinay Kulkarni: Speaker says his office yet to get official intimation
Probe launched into use of fake number plates in fuel theft cases
Most recent incidents, including one reported by a petrol pump owner at Edavannappara in Malappuram district last week, are backed by CCTV footage and point to a pattern in which suspects use duplicate registration numbers to conceal their identities
Australian Consul General, Dakshina Kannada MP meet in Mangaluru
Congress leader lodges complaint against fake social media handles targeting party
Details of more than 90 fake Facebook accounts along with the complaint submitted
Special Cabinet meeting in Karnataka to discuss internal reservation on April 24
I watched the 2013 match from behind a glass wall... glad I have made it inside: Vaishali
Candidates winner and World championshipchallengerVaishalicredits her support system for making remarkable turnarounds in big-ticket events; she says meticulous preparation with her team played a big part in her success in Cyprus
India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese
In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, the UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns for countries backing Israel
