Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will impact the morale of party workers
Stalins black flag protest | How does it affect Parliament?: Om Birla questions T.R. Baalu
Turkiye to hold funerals for school shooting victims
Rodger, a 22-year-old American, killed six people on the campus of the University of California, Santa Barbara, before taking his own life.
Accident near Mantralayam leaves residents of Hassan village in grief
The deceased were part of a group of relatives, from two villages in Hassan district and one village in Chikkamagaluru district, who came together for a trip to Mantralayam in Andhra Pradesh
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has April 19 ever given us?
The Prime Minister said India and Austria are in agreement that military conflict cannot resolve problems
Linking Womens Reservation with delimitation is devious: Karti Chidambaram
Hyderabad 2026 summer temperature tracker
7-Time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz is Infosys Global Brand Ambassador
Nuvoco Vistas Announces Strong FY26 Financial Results
This is not about womens reservation, but: Owaisi on Delimitation Bill
During the special session of Parliament on April 16, 2026, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi stood in strong opposition to the introduction of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill, 2026.
Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel: official source
We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any through official channels, the source said
Andhra Pradesh Intermediate supplementary exams 2026 time table released; exams from May 21
The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, releases the time table for the Intermediate Public Advanced Supplementary Examinations scheduled May 2026
Watch: Iran war:The fragile state of U.S. economy explained | Business Matter
The Iran war is rattling global economies, driving up oil prices, inflation, and growth concerns. Japan, India, and Europe are already feeling the impact. But how is the U.S., a country seen as partly responsible for the assault on Iran, holding up amid the crisis?
SharkNinja enters India: What its launch reveals about the countrys appliance market
SharkNinja brings its Shark and Ninja brands to India with air fryers, a 14-in-1 multicooker and more a launch that signals a shift in what Indian kitchens can expect from appliances
How Trumps Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking guidelines for display of Ashoka Chakra
The petitioner showed a picture of the Ashoka Chakra installed at a roundabout in Varanasi, but the Bench refused to entertain the plea
OnePlus Pad 4 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced for April 30
OnePlus Pad 4 will get a 13,380 mAh battery, supported by an 80W SUPERVOOC charging
Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, marks end of Nitish Kumar era
Samrat Choudhary is now the new Chief Minister of Bihar and is said to continue development work former CM Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Heres all you need to know about the new Chief Minister of Bihar.
TVK chief Vijay booked by Chennai police for poll code violations during campaign in city
The cases were filed based on complaints from election observers and flying squad officials, who stated that the TVK campaign events breached the conditions imposed under the Model Code of Conduct
Government proposing to up Lok Sabha size by 50%; move will disadvantage southern states: Congress
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has already raised an alarm over the issue and others may very well follow as this proposal becomes officially public
Samsung Galaxy S26 Review | A strong and compact flagship choice
Galaxy S26 offers performance upgrades, improved optimisation, better camera processing, and deeper AI integration
Madras High Court dismisses Tamannaah Bhatias plea for 1-crore damages from Power Soaps
She had accused the company of having exploited her popularity even after the expiry of the agreement period, but failed to prove it
The missing spotlight on urban local government elections
The ongoing discourse on simultaneous elections, or ONOE, is the right opportunity for change
Massive fire engulfs waste plant in Keralas Munnar; wild tusker Padayappa moved to safety
Local power: On Tamil Nadu governments move
Local self-governments make a difference to the lives of people
The price of success: On Keralas demographic transition
Keralas rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern
BJP national president Nitin Nabin takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP, along with others
The newly elected MPs represent Assam, Bihar, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and Maharashtra.
Counting matters: On delimitation, federalism, the Census
Delimitation must remain true to both representation and federalism
A more compassionate feminism may be tactically right in this moment, to engender support instead of backlash
Champions League: Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach semifinals
Mikel Arteta's side as they held on to 1-0 aggregate lead to set up a semifinal clash with Atletico Madrid
CBSE Class 10 results 2026: Vijayawada, Trivandrum top with 99.79%; overall pass 93.70%
Trivandrum and Vijayawada have once again emerged as the top-performing regions in the CBSE Class 10 board examination results declared on Wednesday, each recording a pass percentage of 99.79%
Stories of the nation, in films and life
Reviving a far-sighted but forgotten Bill mechanism
The Private Members Bill has the potential to be a gold mine for Indias legislative landscape
Chinas claim on Arunachal not supported by international law
Its mixing of sovereignty and historical evidence to support its territorial and maritime claims is in contravention of the decisions of international courts and tribunals
Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street hits record and oil steadies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also warned that Washington was preparing to apply secondary sanctions on those doing business with Iran
Is Bihars high replacement rate a consequence of poverty?
A recent Supreme Court verdict has dashed the hopes of Telangana and Andhra
Delimitation provisions in Women's Reservation Bill an attack on democracy: Kerala Opposition
Opposition leaders in Kerala, including Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, UDF MP N.K. Premachandran and CPI leader Annie Raja, say they aree in favour of reservation for women in the current strength of Parliament, but will not accept delimitation provisions being brought under its garb
Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?
Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 62 rural Anna Canteens in Palnadu; Andhra Pradesh total hits 269
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 62 rural Anna Canteens in Palnadu, taking the States total to 269 and the subsidy bill to 243 crore over 21 months
Two held in U.P.s Bijnor over 'anti-national' activities, separate cases; foreign links probed
Circle Officer Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Sameer was arrested from Najibabad for allegedly maintaining contact with individuals based in Saudi Arabia and South Africa, who were attempting to recruit youths in India for terror-related activities
Political parties firm on moving education back to State list, retaining two-language formula
Ensuring a fair federal balance
It is imperative now that States reclaim their guaranteed rights and secure autonomy
ISI-backed terror module busted; one held with four grenades: Punjab Police
In a joint operation of the State Special Operations cells of Amritsar and Mohali, two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition were also recovered, DGP said
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ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for high-value professional work as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic
In 2025 verdict, Supreme Court had warned of delimitation destabilising uniform electoral framework
The Supreme Court has consistently held that though judicial review of delimitation was limited, the court could intervene if the exercise was capricious and unreasonable
Hyderabad theatre: 'If Lanterns Could Talk!' explores caste, love and silence
Director Osman Ghani blends folklore, Kalaripayattu and shadow puppetry to explore suppressed stories through physical theatre
Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida friendly
Vid Music Group filed the lawsuit for fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine Football Association in Miami-Dade circuit court last month, according to court records
Explosions, fire at crucial Australian refinery sparks fuel supply fears
The refinery, about an hour's drive from Melbourne, pumps out about 10% of Australia's fuel, according to energy company Viva
Rupee rises 6 paise to 93.27 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was lower by 0.12% at 97.72
Stock markets climb in early trade amid hopes of U.S.Iran truce
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 619 points to 78,730.32 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 169.65 points to 24,400.95
Snapchat parent cuts 1,000 roles, citing AI efficiency
The southern California-based tech firm joins a growing list of companies reducing staff while extolling productivity gains resulting from the use of AI
Dokchin Village: Sikkims Hidden Hilltop Haven Emerging as a Soulful Rural Tourism Destination
Pakyong, April 16 : Tucked away in the tranquil folds of East Sikkim, Dokchin Village The post Dokchin Village: Sikkims Hidden Hilltop Haven Emerging as a Soulful Rural Tourism Destination appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
As per the notice from the competent authority, depositors must submit 10 types of documents to process their refund claims
EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online
Brussels has been under pressure to come up with more stringent measures to safeguard children online
EU warns Meta that WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback
The European Commission is proposing to use its regulatory powers to enable some of the largest companies in the world to use the paid-for WhatsApp Business product for free, a Meta spokesperson said
Are microplastics in ovaries impacting reproductive health?
The ovaries were once thought to be a protected zone, shielded by complex filtration systems. But we now know that microplastics from the bloodstream can directly seep into the reproductive organs too. Common polymers including polyethene found in plastic bags, and polystyrene used in packaging, are now being identified in the very fluid that determines the quality and competence of a womans oocytes
CBSE Class 10 results: Thiruvananthapuram region tops again
Shares top spot with Vijayawada. The Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.79; girls continue to do better than boys
Anti-democratic move: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill
Pinarayi says there is serious suspicion that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system
ACB raids MeeSeva centres across Telangana
The raids which began at 4 p.m., continued into early hours as officials probed overcharging, agent nexus and suspected malpractices
Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows? | Explained
What is a maritime chokepoint? How does international law govern these waters?
Arrive Alive drives held across city to promote road safety among children, students
At Khairatabad, the Saifabad Traffic Police organised a helmet distribution drive at VV Statue to mark Childrens Road Safety Day
Hyderabad metro rail phase 1 takeover hinges on guarantees, RBI nod & Centres stand
The proposal centres on a 15,000-crore transaction, including a 13,000-crore debt component and a 2,000-crore equity payout
Stalin burns copy of delimitation bill, terms it black law
M.K. Stalin burnt the copy of the bill at Namakkal in western Tamil Nadu, where he is camping in connection with electioneering
What changed in Hungarys election? | Explained
What makes Viktor Orbans defeat significant? What led to his fall after 16 years? Who is Peter Magyar? What changes can Hungary expect? Does Orbans defeat signal the political limits of right-wing populism?
U.S.-sanctioned supertankers enter Gulf despite blockade
Irans Fars News Agency said on Wednesday (April 15, 2026) that an Iranian supertanker subject to U.S. sanctions crossed the strait towards Irans Imam Khomeini port despite the blockade
Jagan warns of agitation over Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour delay, targets Naidu
Questioning the delay in inauguration of Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of giving land to a private defence company in the area, and vows to remove it once the YSRCP comes to power
The government has convened a three-day special session, beginning April 16, to amend the Constitution so that the womens reservation law can be implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha election after carrying out the delimitation exercise
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin says he has burnt copy of Delimitation Bill to mark the State's strong opposition to it
Eight killed, 12 hurt as vehicle rams truck near Mantralayam in Kurnool district
Nearly 20 persons from Chikamagaluru in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
Eight from Karnataka killed in a road accident near Mantralayam
Nearly 20 persons from Chikmangalore in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
Vijayscampaign draws huge crowd, brings city to a halt
Israel-Iran war LIVE: U.S. warns that buyers of Iranian oil could be hit with sanctions
We have told countries that if you are buying Iranian oil, that if Iranian money is sitting in your banks, we are now willing to apply secondary sanctions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters at the White House.
Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and womens representation need to be examined collectively by the Opposition
This Bengaluru popup reimagines dates through food, culture, and community
With Khajoornama, Chef Taiyaba Ali blends regional Indian cuisines, craft, and immersive storytelling into a multi-sensory dining experience centred around the humble date
Womens Commission sets up panel to probe alleged sexual harassment at TCS Nashik
In a statement, the Commission said the panel will visit the facility on April 18 to conduct an on-the-spot inquiry, examine the circumstances leading to the incident and assess the response of the authorities
Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel added to NADA's RTP for second quarter of 2026
Abhishek and Axar have replaced Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the latest list of 348 sportspersons in the RTP who will be required to share their whereabouts with the anti-doping agency and be available for testing in a specified window everyday
34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women's hockey powerhouse
Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026
Indias womens football team secures third place in FIFA Series Kenya 2026
Indias attacking intent paid dividends in the 18th minute when Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam floated in a corner from the right
Letters to the Editor April 16, 2026
Infosys ropes in 7-time Grand Slam Champion Carlos Alcaraz as global brand ambassador
IPL 2026 | Shreyasadvice to Wadherais play without any pressure
The youngster, who has struggled for form with just 27 runs in three innings, was keen to pick his captains brain on rediscovering his rhythm
Womens reservation and delimitation should be delinked
Womens reservation is a stand-alone step which requires a stand-alone law
Israel, U.S. goals 'identical'; prepared for any scenario: Netanyahu
Referring to ongoing operations in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, Mr. Netanyahu said Israeli forces were close to overcoming the area, which has long been considered a symbol of the groups resistance since the 2006 war
Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
These Bills will have significant impact on the composition of Parliament and its functioning, and are being introduced with no public discussion
Dry days: On rainfall deficit forecast
As India faces a rainfall deficit, it must make preparations for the worst
