Kadapa court sentences 20 years imprisonment to accused in POCSO case
A Kadapa POCSO court has sentenced Palla Venkata Vidya Kiran, 35, to twenty years rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a minor girl in 2021
DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin turned the tables on AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami by emphasising that, had she been alive, former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa would have opposed issues such as delimitation
Made lot of progress, ball in Irans court: Vance
The U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement in the 21-hour marathon peace talks in Islamabad over the weekend, with Washington insisting that Tehran refused to give up its right over enrichment of nuclear fuel
Over 5,000 properties acquired in Hyderabad for road widening over the past two decades
A total 2,024 properties, accounting for 39% of the total, were acquired on the three Metro Rail corridors, to facilitate laying the railway lines
Canadian PM Carney secures majority government in special election
Voters cast ballots for three vacant seats of the 343 districts represented in Parliament
Development in West Bengal leaves much to be desired
Economic indicators lag, with low incomes and weak rural wages dragging down overall development in the poll-bound State; health indicators fare better
Jakson Group forays into electric three-wheelers, solar kits among others
The Group has marked its entry into the electric mobility segment through investment in a Bengaluru-based company
Need for law, medicine coordination highlighted at interdisciplinary dialogue in Jodhpur
Experts addressing the event called for evolving a safe, transparent and legally robust healthcare system
Earlier, the Assembly had received threatening emails from Khalistan-supporting groups
Former Haryana CM Hooda blames low procurement of crop on governments arbitrary new rules
Hooda has also issued directives to all Congress MLAs and senior leaders regarding this matter, and instructed them to visit all grain markets daily, summon officials to the site, and confront them with the ground realities
11 people killed in the truck-taxi accident in Kalyan
The accident occurred around 11 a.m. on the MurbadKalyan road on National Highway 61 near Gavli village
U.S., Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks
Despite numerous obstacles to peace, both sides appear to have strong reasons to consider de-escalation
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Fuel, fertiliser prices may remain high for prolonged period: IMF, World Bank, IEA
The statement said the situation in West Asia remains very uncertain, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is yet to normalise
Subhas Chandra Bose: the paradox of a revolutionarys theory and praxis
The leader synthesised Indian spirituality with Hegelian dialectics, evolving from an absolute idealist into a pragmatic revolutionary seeking to build a modern, socialist India an analysis on Boses journey through philosophy, politics, and his plans for society and national regeneration
Israel-Iran war highlights: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near U.S. blockade
Pakistans Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a ceasefire between the United States and Iran was holding and that efforts were under way to reach an agreement
CBI tracks down fugitive in 2014 Kolkata disappearance case to Surat
The accused had been living in Surat using fake identity documents in the name of Amit Sharma. The agency produced him before a local court there to get his transit remand to Kolkata.
U.S. lawmaker Swalwell resigns over sexual misconduct allegations
Eric Swalwell's troubles escalated rapidly over the weekend as reports in the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN detailed allegations from four women
Trump nominates former lawmaker Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to South Korea
A senior State Department official, Kevin Kim, has been serving as acting ambassador since last October
A hundred years ago | Sir A. Conan Doyles claim challenged
Fifty years ago | Syrian troops move into Lebanon: Cairo warns, Israeli alert
IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy supplies, imposing export controls
IEA Executive Director Birol said earlier that the conflict had triggered the worst global energy disruption ever, with more than 80 oil and gas facilities across West Asia damaged to date.
Indian Squash Tour in Chennai from Thursday
The Chennai leg will feature a mix of international players and emerging PSA talent across both draws
The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on Indias economy
The non-availability of fertilisers and other chemicals would affect the agricultural output in the Kharif season which will start from June
Reclaiming Ambedkar for a modern Andhra Pradesh
Ambedkars life was defined by persistence in the face of resistance. Efforts to expand inclusion will always encounter those invested in preserving the status quo
Dalit bodies to hold protest march to Anjarakandi Dental College on April 18
Grassroots-level SIR drives impacted voter turnout in Kerala, say community forums
Volunteers had guided voters through documentation procedures amid widespread concern over disenfranchisement
Three held for murder of forest guard who tried to stop sand mafia tractor; two linked to BJP
The prime accuseds arrest comes on a day when the Supreme Court slammed the governments Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the rampant illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary and nearby regions
BJD nominates Manas Mangaraj as its new leader in Rajya Sabha
The appointment follows the resignation of Sasmit Patra, who stepped down from the post recently
Nalabhagam: a rare Janakiraman novel with a shocking theme and political undertones
A long-awaited respite for Bastar village as it gets tap water
Narayanpur Collector Namrata Jain said that a water supply system had been set up in the village under the Jal Jeevan Mission
They said that indiscriminate sand mining has affected the depth of the riverbed and recharge of groundwater
Faculty members object to Delhi University proposal to allow credits via online courses
Letters to the Editor April 14, 2026
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Powerloom weavers caught in a web of woes in Aruppukottai constituency
Deliveries of LPG outpace bookings, says Delhi Chief Minister
Supreme Court expresses shock at the impunity of Chambal sand miners
The Bench further suggested that a GPS system could be installed in heavy earth-moving machines in the area to keep a track of their movement
Union Minister accuses Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and his ilk of promoting a false narrative on the issue
Inventory of jewels in inner chamber of Jagannath Temple in Puri begins after 48 years
Team of goldsmiths, RBI representatives, priests carrying out exercise on orders of the Orissa HC after concerns were raised over safety of jewels
Punjab Assembly passes Bill with strict provisions against acts of sacrilege
Draft law to ensure swift probe, make offences non-bailable, impose punishmentup to life term in prison and fine up to 25 lakh, says CM; SGPC calls for effective implementation of legislation
Be it the 83.03-crore underground sewerage project, the 29.01-crore Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Bus Stand of the Sarangapani flyover, poor planning and execution remain the common factors; the government hospital in the district headquarters lacks basic facilities
Manesar violence: six arrested for inciting protesting workers
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijays hologram makes its way into campaign to impress Kumbakonam voters
DMK-Congress alliance: A flawed beginning and lack of cohesion
After tense seat-sharing talks with the DMK, Congress is lethargic in campaigning for T.N. polls
Residents associations flag ground-level problems in city as poll battle intensifies
They want the govt. to hold regular meetings to resolve issues such as poor waste management, faulty road re-laying methods, traffic violations, lack of public safety and coordination among civic authorities. They demand improved underground sewerage system and protection of waterbodies
Casting of postal ballots for senior citizens, differently-abled begins in Virudhunagar district
Migrant worker stabbed to death following drunken brawl in Periyapalayam
Webinar to be held on liver diseases and transplant on April 17
T.N. Assembly election: Candidates look for landslide victory in Singanallur
EFI launches campaign to put environment on poll agenda
The campaign, titled Blue Green Clean Election, calls upon residents to post short videosurging candidates to prioritise protection of waterbodies and nature conservation in their constituency
Three-day parole for Savukku Shankar to attend mothers funeral
The parole was sanctioned after a petition was submitted by Mr. Shankars counsel on April 13, 2026, stating that the detenus mother had passed away on Monday
Time for a double-engine government in Tamil Nadu, says BJP chief Nitin Nabin
Elephant driven away from Doddabetta Peak
ED arrests I-PAC director in West Bengal coal 'scam' case
An official said Chandel was taken into custody under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Delhi late evening
60th Graduation Day of Lady Doak College held
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: From balloons to flash mobs, Chennai amps up voter awareness
Despite clarification given on delimitation, Stalin makes false claims: Palaniswami
RajatPatidar the new king ofChinnaswamy
His growth as a leader has made for spectacular viewing and fears that he would be compelled to perform under the towering shadow ofKohlihave proved unfounded; he is a captain who believes in leading from the front and espousing the cause of positivity
Casting of postal ballots for senior citizens, differently abled begins in Madurai district
In the 10 Assembly constituencies, a total of 2,405 senior citizens and 1,219 voters with disabilities have submitted their applications to cast their votes
AIADMK accuses DMK of distributing 8,000 coupons to voters in Coimbatore South
Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry
Asked about the post, Mr. Trump denied that he was trying to look like Jesus Christ
Harsh Gupta transferred out of Health Department
Bhu Bharathi completes one year with 5.20 crore visits recorded
RTC employees to on strike from April 22
Israeli fire kills three in Gaza following new ceasefire talks
Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. There was no immediate comment by the Israeli military
Resisting delimitation can be more harmful for southern States
The BJPs proposal is to have 50% additional seats in the Lok Sabha, one-third of the new total being reserved for women, nationally and in each State; for instance, Kerala, which at present has 20 seats, will have 30 seats, of which ten will be reserved for women.
University faculty recruitment in A.P. to begin soon
The government has indicated that recruitment may commence in the third week of May, says Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.P. Raja Sekhar
Trust organises homage programme for Sheik Chinna Moulana
Two-cornered contest at the drought-prone Bargur constituency
Engineering student dies in explosive device blast during trek near Chennai
Police said the incident occurred around when a group of six students climbed a hill located near Anumanthapuram firing range without permission
Living without power or phones: Life inside Andhras Kurma Gramam
Tucked away in the hills of Anthakapalli, Kurma Gramam is a rare Vedic village where life unfolds without electricity, mobile phones or modern technology. Home to 17 families, the community follows a disciplined routine rooted in agriculture, spirituality and simplicity, offering a glimpse into a way of life untouched by the rush of the modern world.
Sainik School Korukonda hosts hockey tournament
Resign as PM if you want to be BJPs face in West Bengal, CM Mamata tells Modi
At a public meeting in Siliguri, the Prime Minister had said all BJP candidates contesting the Assembly election were Modi; it was a counter to the Chief Ministers remark that she was the candidate on all 294 seats
Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded key Lebanon town
The forces of the 98th Division have completed the encirclement of the town of Bint Jbeil and have begun an assault on it, the military's Arabic-language spokesman Colonel Avichay Adraee said on X.
SAAP to revive sports academies; selection trials from April 26
Karnataka issues nutrition advisory for official events, bans fried snacks, milk tea, coffee
After a near-perfect week at Badminton Asia Cships, Ayush hopes to take the next big step
DMK did more than what it promised in 5 years, says Vaiko
Russia offers to take in Iran's enriched uranium
Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil since it began in late February
T.N. Assembly elections: Reach out to voters at grassroots level, Modi tells BJP cadre
Workers should also speak to beneficiaries of government schemes and record their experiences to build trust among voters, he says
Will Panneerselvam turn over a new leaf under the Rising Sun in Bodinayakkanur?
While his supporters are at pains to highlight the circumstances that compelled him to switch to theDMK from the AIADMK, the ruling party workers are yet to embrace him in a big way. He is also facing criticism in his native Theni district for not bringing in big infrastructure projects
Locals block highway in J&K after man attacked by cow vigilantesgoes missing
The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) at Ramsoo Police Station; four accused have been detained
Cyclothon held in Puducherry to promote hygiene, fitness
Bengaluru FC condemns alleged racial abuse of Kerala Blasters Fallou Ndiaye
Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs
The number of executions represented an increase of 6% on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said in their joint annual report
A rare Janakiraman novel with a shocking theme and political undertones
A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant considers the financial implications of implementing such a mechanism, but says it will consider the plea before the next General Election
The first such park was sanctioned in Tamil NadusVirudhunagar, and not in any State ruled by theBJPorNDA, says Union Minister for Commerce and Industry
Pirojsha Godrej to be new chairperson of Godrej Industries Group
BoB, Reliance Jio tie up to facilitate mobile banking on feature phones
