BJPs P.C. George criticises bishops, says FCRA amendment Bill will be passed
P.C. George has claimed that among the candidates in Poonjar, he alone had worked for the Church's benefit
Comparing the draft and final rolls, U.P. Chief Electoral Officer Rinwa said the total increase in the number of voters is 84,28,767, including 42,27,902 males, 42,00,778 females, and 87 third-gender voters
Collector, Police Commissioner inspect 25 accident black spots on National Highway in NTR district
NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha and Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu inspect over 25 accident-prone black spots on the National Highway in NTR district
EU lawmakers want to tax Big Tech to fund budget
Fierce negotiations are expected between the European Parliament and member states, especially over where to find extra money that governments are reluctant to chip in
Supermicro Accelerates Deployment Times with New Gold Series Enterprise Server Solutions
Good Goodies Launches with a Front-of-Pack Transparency Approach to Healthy Snacks
Tairex Launches Virtual Consultation Room, Setting A New Paradigm for AI Medical Services
Awarded to pennApps Studio by the Aegis Graham Bell Awards in the Category of Innovation in Fintech
Supreme Court confirms interim bail for journalist Mahesh Langa
Supreme Court of India regularises interim bail in money laundering case linked to GST fraud allegations probed by Directorate of Enforcement
BJPs West Bengal manifesto promises crackdown on infiltration, 3,000 aid for women, unemployed youth
Unveiling its 'Sankalp Patra' for the West Bengal Assembly poll, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the document as a roadmap for creating a 'Sonar Bangla'
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68
The rapper and producer is best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's Planet Rock and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective
West Bengal SIR: SC to consider plea against ECIs decision to freeze electoral rolls ahead of polls
The poll panel has frozen and finalised the electoral rolls on April 9 for the Assembly seats which are going to polls in the first stage.
Art Unfettered 2026 to showcase the works of five grantees
Presented by Sumanasa Foundation, the event marks the culmination of its Grants Project 202526.
Kerala Assembly elections: Kunnathunadus high voter turnout keeps all three fronts guessing
LDF, UDF and NDA-backed Twenty20 claim the high turnout of over 83% to their advantage
NCAHP will shortly notify minimum standards for institutions that are offering the allied health courses
Rowdy sheeters in Hyderabad test positive in surprise drug-test drive
CBSEs new curriculum moves beyond rote, but schools need time to adapt: experts
While the revised framework is extensive, educators note that effective implementation will require training, infrastructure adjustments, and access to updated materials.
Tourist from Netherlands forgets guitar in train in Mysuru, RPF helps her get it back
The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) in Mysuru said the tourist had expressed her sincere appreciation for the timely assistance and professionalism of RPF, Mysuru
What building a Smart Blind Stick taught me about robotics and practical learning
FIFA picks 52 referees for 2026 World Cup, including 2 women
This will be the second time that female referees take part in a men's World Cup
Palaniswami does not understand peoples mindset, says TVK leader Sengottaiyan
Campaigning in the Varapalayam, Anjanur, and Vemandampalayam areas in the Gobichettipalayam Assembly constituency, Mr. Sengottaiyan said the peoples power was firmly behind him
Exclusive breastfeeding lower in Indias slums: study
Counter intuitively, early breastfeeding was much higher in slums compared to urban non-slum neighbourhoods, the study found
Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa movie review: The pathology of a bully
Vinay Pathaks brutal turn exposes the toxicity of dysfunctional relationships cloaked in civility in this Rajat Kapoor whodunit
Cyberabad police rolls out EV patrol fleet
Stefano Gabbana has resigned as Dolce & Gabbana chair, filing shows
It was also reported that the designer was also considering options for his roughly 40% stake in the company ahead of negotiations with its bank lenders
Tamil Nadu under heavy debt because of the DMK government: Piyush Goyal
In a letter addressed to the DG&IG of Police, SPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa states that traffic police personnel are forced to perform their duties under direct sunlight, often without access to shade, leading to exhaustion, dehydration, and long-term health risks
On January 8, the juvenile hawksbill turtle was found stranded along the Neelankarai coast. The animal repeatedly washed back ashore despite multiple attempts to return it to the sea
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member
The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan in his chamber at a brief ceremony
Gujarat Police launch AI-powered tool to boost NDPS investigations, prosecution
The application has been developed by the Western Railway Police, Vadodara division, in collaboration with a Mumbai-based AI startup
Vice-President Vance has long been skeptical of foreign military interventions and outspoken about the prospect of sending troops into open-ended conflicts
Three Prakasam villages that beat water scarcity win national awards for rainwater harvesting
Murugummi, Marella, and Thangella in Prakasam district win national awards for rainwater harvesting under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign
Watch: Indian Tanker Arrives At Mumbai Port After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz
Pope Leo heads to Africa for first major foreign tour
Pope Leo will address a myriad of issues as he covers more than 18,000 kilometres across the African continent
Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has April 12 ever given us?
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran's silenced millions
Artists have used satire throughout Iran's turbulent history to circumvent the threat of persecution
The world in a bowl: Down under and off the coast
Across Oceania, rice sees local ingredients often fused with flavours from other parts of the world, creating dishes that tell stories of shared heritage and global harmony. Lets explore.
SC rejects plea to stop caste Census, slams petitioner for language used in PIL
The Bench dismissed the plea, which also sought a direction to the Centre to formulate policies to provide economic incentives to families with a single child
Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as style icon to mark her centenary
The exhibition, drawn from some 4,000 items once owned by the queen, explores how fashion became one of her most powerful tools of communication as she evolved from a young princess into Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
More than 3,300 lawsuits involving addiction claims are pending in California state court against Meta, Google, Snapchat parent Snap Inc and ByteDance
Telangana HC grants one-week protection to Pawan Khera
The Telangana High Court directed Mr. Khera to approach local court concerned in Assam for regular bail after one week
Indian women's 3x3 women's wheelchair basketball team qualifies for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The men's team, however, could not make the cut after finishing fourth in the same competition
Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi Jinping tells Taiwan Opposition leader
Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng is the partys first leader to visit China in a decade, but her trip has sparked debate in Taiwan with critics accusing her of being too pro-Beijing
Donald Trump's tenuous Iran exit plan isn't healing Republican rifts exposed by the war
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a Mr. Trump supporter-turned-critic, called for the President to be removed from office through the Constitution's 25th Amendment
Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online amid delayed release
Earlier, more than five-minutes of footage from the film surfaced on social media platforms, recorded reportedly from a test screening
Science quiz | Poisons that became medicines
Watch: U.S.-Iran set for peace talks in Islamabad
Pakistan has moved into high alert as Islamabad prepares to host high-stakes peace talks between the United States and Iran, talks that could reshape regional stability and global energy security.
Fire in fruit and vegetable market in Lucknow, around 15 shops gutted
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Amit Kumar Anand said no casualties were reported
Clips from Vijays Jana Nayagan leaked online amid delayed release
More than five-minutes of footage from the film surfaced on social media platforms, recorded reportedly from a test screening
Rupee rises 10 paise to 92.41 against dollar; faces risks from rising global tensions
Forex traders said the Rupee is likely to see high volatility intra-day as the deadline for RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to $100 million closes on April 10
At least 6 killed, 3 injured as two cars collide in Chhattisgarhs Kanker
Six persons, including three women, a child and two men, died on the spot in one car, while another passenger was seriously injured
Israel slams Pakistan Minister Khawaja Asif for outrageous comments
Khawaja Asif, in a social media post, called Israel evil and a curse for humanity
Proceedings are without jurisdiction: Kunal Kamra tells Maharashtra legislatures privilege committee
Mr. Kamra, taking a dig at Mr. Shinde, said that defending Balasaheb Thackerays political legacy would extend to protecting the freedom of cartoonists and satirists
Semaglutide is off patent: what does this mean for obesity in India?
While a reduction in costs means easier and more widespread access to weight loss drugs, it must be remembered that they serve as add-ons to the fundamental precepts of lifestyle modifications and exercise
The Weeknd to present at Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026: I wouldnt be here without Anime
The global superstar will announce Anime of the Year during the ceremony in Tokyo on May 23
With back-to-back incidents of violence, political tensions remain high in the region
SpaceX posted nearly $5 billion loss in 2025: Report
SpaceX is the worlds most active launch company and has set out ambitions to make interplanetary travel viable
Meta transfers top engineers into new AI tooling team
The social media company is starting to inform staffers selected for transfer into the Applied AI (AAI) Engineering unit this week, according to the memo
IPL 2026: Rovman Powell rues umpiring blunder, sluggish wicket after KKRs narrow loss to LSG
Put in, KKR posted 181/4 but it felt they fell short of a 200-plus total after Finn Allen (9) was dismissed in controversial fashion
Matter will be looked at differently if you apologise: privileges committee tells Kunal Kamra
Kunal Kamra later told The Hindu that he had refused to tender an unconditional apology
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin takes surprise ride in Chennai Metro, interacts with passengers
The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also sought public opinion on the implementation of various schemes
Two killed, three injured in SUV-motorcycle collision near Madanapalle in Annamayya
An SUV collided with a motorcycle near Madanapalle in Annamayya district, killing two persons and injuring three others, police said.
Amid the pristine meadows of Chopta, Uttarakhand, Taran discovers a truly heartwarming tradition.
The political system of Cuba is not on the table in any dialogue with the U.S.: Juan Carlos Marsan
Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis triggered by fuel shortages and U.S. sanctions, with prolonged blackouts and disruptions to daily life; the Cuban Ambassador to India, Juan Carlos Marsan, says the blockade has affected all sectors, even as they remain open to dialogue
Volkswagen India plans to introduce a new car every quarter to garner volume
The magnificent palace and gardens of Versailles in France are a treasure house of history and art
Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes second Integrated Air Drop Test
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the accomplishment of the IADT-02 in a post on X
Artemis astronauts gird for re-entry and splashdown
Artemis II astronauts are scheduled to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego at 0537 IST on April 11
Thirty years on, Akshaya Kshetram is home to 100 persons with intellectual disabilities
Akshaya Kshetram, a home for persons with intellectual disabilities near Tirumala, turns 30 and plans outreach activities and an awareness walk
AIMIM severs ties with Humayun Kabirs party in West Bengal after viral video clip
AIMIM underlined that it would now fight the polls independently in that State
Putin announces 32hour easter ceasefire in Ukraine
Cannes 2026 Lineup: Kore-eda, Hamaguchi, Farhadi, Almodvar to premiere in Competition - full list
This years Competition leans heavily toward global independent cinema, with minimal presence from major U.S. studios. The question looming over the Competition is whether Neon can push that streak to an unprecedented seven Palme dOr wins in a row
IMF to cut global growth forecast due to West Asia conflict
The IMF also anticipates having to provide up to $50 billion in immediate financial assistance to countries affected by the war, with food insecurity set to affect at least 45 million people
Arun anna never played with Shakthi, but a conversation with him opened up a new vistas.
Census 2027: Self-enumeration facility availed by 5.72 lakh households so far in first phase
The self-enumeration facility is available to citizens in States and Union Territories which will start physical Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO) from April 16
Art Bengaluru Collective to host tenth show this weekend
The ABC Summer Art Spread will showcase over 400 works of art
Man arrested on charge of attempted rape in Macherla, Palnadu district; remanded to custody
The accused allegedly entered the house asking for water and then tried to rape her
Scooter thief traced after challan evidence image goes viral on social media
The case had drawn widespread attention after a traffic challan issued months after the theft revealed a clear image of the alleged thief
Asics SuperBlast 3 Review: For more long runs
The SuperBlast 3 was built for one thing above all else: making long runs better
A tribute to India: Inside chef Kunal Kapurs new restaurant in Bengaluru
With Pincode, the celebrity chef and Masterchef host, is bringing dishes from different parts of the country to the table, from mutton ribs inji puli to Himalayan thukpa. Over a leisurely lunch, he takes us through the menu
North Korea, China agree to deepen cooperation in talks between Foreign Ministers
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi flew to Pyongyang in his first visit to North Korea in seven years
Bid to clean up a rotten trail in Hyderabads thriving food scene
Beneath Hyderabads booming food economy lies a dark web of adulteration, mislabelling and unsafe practices. Of late, an unprecedented police-led crackdown is pulling back the curtain on a sprawling food fraud network that thrives on gaps in regulation and consumer trust. But as enforcement tightens and complaints surge, the city finds itself trying not just to fix a broken food chain, but also to restore faith in what lands on every plate, writeSerishNanisettiandLavpreet Kaur
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Bengaluru: Wide roads, narrow chance?
After years of failing to widen roads, the five city corporations have announced a renewed push for these projects this year. But with land losers still resisting compensation through TDR, and the corporations in no position to pay cash, will the projects take off or will the impasse continue, checks Chetan B.C.
