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Continuous Improvement in Development Environment for SMEs in China

Beijing, April 9: A center dedicated to promoting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China has released the 2025 Eva

Worried by hits on Iran nuclear sites, must never happen again: IAEA D-G Rafael Grossi

Rafael Grossi, who is running for the UN Secretary General this year, says war has returned in a furious way to different parts of the world; he

In a first, onsite FIR registered in chain-snatching case in Shadnagar

China and Russia Discuss UN and Security Council Issues

Beijing, April 9: On April 8, Chinese Foreign Ministers Assistant, Chai Wei, held consultations in the capital, Beijing, with the Russian Deputy

Kerala Assembly polls 206: Three people cast their votes in Pachakkanam booth inside Periyar Tiger Reserve

The booth was specifically set up at the Pachakkanam Anganwadi to accommodate a total of six registered voters: five men and one woman

Former Rajya Sabha member calls for unity among Arya Vysyas

Puducherry Assembly election: Huge enthusiasm among all sections to exercise their franchise for Assembly polls in U.T.

Indian Army Rescues Over 1,300 Tourists and Locals After Landslide in North Sikkim

Gangtok, April 9: The Indian Army successfully rescued all 1,321 tourists and 84 local residents stranded due to a landslide in North Sikkim on T

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Delayed postal ballots leave poll officials without vote

GHMC worker killed in road accident at Amberpet

Arpitha in Hassan emerges district topper with 597/600 in II PU

Apollo Micro Systems completes blast trials for Limpet mines, shares gain 12%

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Polling in urban Kozhikode off to slow start, picks up by noon

No major law and order issues were reported from any urban constituencies, though a few BJP workers raised complaints of suspected bogus voting i

MPs Abuse-Free Village Reforms Foul Mouth With Rs 500 Fine

Thanks to a community-driven initiative to reform the society

18 candidates to contest in three Assembly segments in The Nilgiris

Alert railway staff ensure safe return of passengers lost handbag

Kerala Sees Surge In Voter Turnout; Final Figures Awaited

The updated figures released at 7 pm by the Election Commission show a turnout of 77. 45 per cent, higher than the 74.06 per cent polling seen in

Indian team to visit U.S. this month to discuss trade deal currently stuck in limbo

Previously, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has indicated that the deal can go forward only if India receives preferential market access as was ag

Chinas Snow Dragon Icebreaker Returns After Successful Antarctic Mission

Beijing, April 9: Chinas 42nd Antarctic expedition team, along with the Snow Dragon icebreaker, returned to the country on April 9, as confirmed

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Webcasting team acts as third eye at polling stations

Over 100 viewing supervisors took part in the continuous online monitoring process to ensure a trouble-free election in Kozhikode district on Apr

Seven KMC Warangal students suspended for six months, expelled from hostel for ragging juniors

Lone tusker sparks tension along A.P.-Tamil Nadu border villages

183 candidates in Coimbatore, 116 in Tiruppur as withdrawals close for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026

Summer activities in Visakhapatnam: Camps, theatre and robotics

From Nature trails to stage lights, seasonal workshops in Visakhapatnam are opening new ways of learning through experience

'When everything else is gone, its family...: Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reflects on his late wife's unwavering support and love

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reflects on his late wife Carroll's unwavering support for his career, a sentiment echoed by his daughters who,

Can GLP-1 generics fix Indias obesity epidemic, which goes beyond body size?

GLP-1 generics enter the worlds diabetes capital and are added to bridal packages to cut food noise; can they fix Indias thin-fat crisis shaped b

Hinduism will be adversely impacted if temples restrict entry on ground of denominations: SC

The Supreme Court has voiced concerns that restricting temple entry based on religious sects could harm Hinduism and divide society. A nine-judge

Flight services to West Asia surge amid fragile ceasefire

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 110.95 feet

Coastal Development Board mulls replicating Kochi water metro in Karnataka coast

Punjab, UP, and MP Triumph in Sub-Junior Mens National Hockey Quarterfinals

Rajgir, April 9: On the eighth day of the 16th Hockey India Sub-Junior Mens National Championship 2026, teams from Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: BJP red-faced as Chittur candidates FB post seeks vote for LDF rival

In the post, BJP candidate urges voters to support LDF nominee, while accusing the UDF of engaging in indecent politics aimed at confusing voters

Artemis II crew turns the idiom 'I love you to the moon and back' into reality with lunar tribute by proposing to name a crater after commander's late wife Carroll - watch NASA's viral reel here

Artemis II crew names crater Carroll: The Artemis II crew honored Commander Reid Wiseman's late wife, Carroll Taylor Wiseman, by proposing to nam

From the margins to momentum: BJPs journey in Tamil Nadu

The BJP initially capitalised on Hindutva politics in Kanniyakumari, winning its first Assembly seat in 1996; thereafter it tasted success only i

NSE Index CEO Highlights Shift Towards Derivative-Based Stocks

Mumbai, April 9: Aniruddha Chatterjee, CEO of NSE Index Limited, stated on Thursday that the exchanges index strategy is increasingly focusing on

Paper solvers racket busted in Delhi, IIT, NIT and other top institute students used to solve exam questions remotely

Delhi Police has uncovered a sophisticated exam-solving racket. The operation, based in Dwarka, allegedly used remote access to help students che

Deputy CM distributes bicycles to students of government schools

Anantapur police identify 100 womens issues through Stree Raksha initiative

Govt. college student scores 593/600 in Arasikere

Heatwave Alert For Telangana: Temperature to Cross 40

Karimnagar, Rajanna Sircilla, Warangal, Hanamkonda, Siddipet, and Jangaon are likely to experience temperatures between 40C and 42C.

IPL 2026 | LSG opts to bowl first against KKR

LSG are unchanged, while KKR made one change, bringing in Sunil Narine in place of injured Varun Chakravarthy

BJP Strengthens Organizational Ties in Orchha Ahead of Upcoming Elections

Orchha, April 9: Hemant Khandelwal, the President of the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), addressed a district-level organizational m

Quote of the Day by American comedian George Burns: 'I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate'

Quote of the Day by George Burns: The American actor and comedian advises people through his quote to follow their passion and dreams over conven

White House confident Kevin Warsh will lead Fed in May

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett expressed strong confidence that Kevin Warsh will assume the role of Federal Reserve chairman in May.

Watch: Dramatic visuals of high-speed car chase in California

A high-speed police chase through Southern California on Wednesday (April 8) ended when sheriffs deputies deployed a grappler device, sending the

Voting concludes for assembly polls in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry

Voting has concluded in Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry. High voter turnout was recorded across all three regions. Election officials managed the

C.D. Gopinath: Remembering the last survivor of Indias historic 1952 Test victory

In an accomplished First-Class career, Gopinath played 83 games for Madras and accumulated 4259 runs at a healthy average of 42.16, including nin

Indias Online Retail Market Space Registers Growth in 2025

e-retail gross merchandise value (GMV) scaled to nearly $65-66 billion, growing 19-21 per cent in value terms, according to a report by Bain & Co

4-Month-Old Born With Hole In Heart Gets Lifeline Under Punjab Health Scheme

The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) scheme in Punjab allows families to access cashless treatment of up to Rs 10 lakh a year at both government an

Harish Rao hits out at Ponguleti for lying on illegal mining, land-grabbing

Mahin Khanum Afridi from Ayanur secures 596/600 in II PU

From mass conferences to digital platforms: the DMKs 77-year journey

Largely dependent on the charisma and eloquence of its founder, C.N. Annadurai, the DMK also had an array of articulate leaders, backed by an env

Tamper-proof passbooks restored confidence in land ownership, says A.P. CM

Plans are afoot to complete Resurvey 2.0 by March 2027, covering 16,816 villages; nine lakh more pattadar passbooks are set to be issued by July

Iranian President Warns of Continued Tensions Amid Israeli Attacks on Lebanon

New Delhi, April 9: Tensions are escalating once again due to increasing military attacks and ceasefire violations in Lebanon. Israeli strikes ha

Insipid electioneering rubs off the sheen of election; social media-centric strategies order of the day

Govt Places I/c AEEs As Executive Engineers In PDD, Issues Fresh Postings

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ordered the placement of several In-charge Assistant Executive Engineers (Electrica

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Theni has always been Ammas fort, says T.T.V. Dhinakaran

If the AIADMK is voted to power, people will be free from the clutches of rowdyism and other problems, says the AMMK leader

Delhi's 'urban oasis': 90-acre Lodhi Garden turns 90

Lodhi Garden, Delhi's cherished green sanctuary, marks 90 years since it was established as Lady Willingdon Park in 1936. This 90-acre expanse, h

135 candidates in fray in Virudhunagar district

Bihar Accelerates Vibrant Village Program Amid Border Management Efforts

Patna, April 9: The border districts of Bihar are witnessing a significant acceleration in the management and security of the India-Nepal border,

Groom-to-be killed in tractor mishap during temple procession

From monkhood to Michael Jackson: How Ashwin Srisailam built Ahhaa, the mind-fitness app

Ashwin Srisailams spiritual training, Hollywood associations and partnership with Diane Bacchus come together in the creation of the Ahhaa wellne

Sanjay Khanna appointed Chairman and MD of Bharat Petroleum

Sanjay Khanna has taken charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. He was previously Director (Refiner

Economists see prolonged rate pause; hike risks hinge on oil, geopolitics

Indian markets expect interest rates to remain steady for an extended period. Economists foresee no immediate policy tightening by the Reserve Ba

Forest range officer, junior assistant caught taking 15,000 bribe

Sharan Prakash Patil takes umbrage at remarks by BJP leaders against Mallikarjun Kharge

The Minister claims that the Congress refrains from indulging in hate speech but welcomes criticism of its work and not personal attacks

Lanka Dinakar calls for focus on education and healthcare in Anantapur

Nitish Kumar to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on Friday

Nitish Kumar arrived in the national capital on Thursday and was welcomed at the airport by party leaders including JD-U's national working presi

Delhi Police Arrest Two Cyber Fraudsters Linked to 3.60 Crore Scam

New Delhi, April 9: The Cyber Shahdara team of Delhi Police has successfully uncovered a significant online fraud case. They arrested two suspect

Why Warren Buffett isnt buying yet: The big market fall hes eyeing before making his move

Warren Buffett is staying patient as markets fall slightly in 2026. He is not buying stocks yet and wants a bigger drop before investing. Berkshi

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Assaults and confrontations shadow voting in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Poonjar legislator Sebastian Kulathunkal had a heated confrontation with the police near Koovappally in Kottayam over the establishment of an LDF

Disha overcame grief to top the Commerce stream

Drinking water scarcity, accidents on highway are the burning problems of Kulithalai

Despite being located on the banks of the Cauvery, which is the source of drinking water for several districts, the residents of Kulithalai are s

193 candidates in fray in Salem district; 132 in Namakkal

TMC Fires Back at PM Modis Bengal Speech with 7-Point Reality Check

Challenging Modi's statement that BJP-ruled states have undergone development, he pointed out that 21 crore Indians still live in 'Multidimension

Indian women confirm three medals at Asian wrestling championship

J&K Finance Deptt Assigns Addl Charge To Four Officers

JAMMU, Apr 9: The Finance Department of the Jammu and Kashmir Government has assigned additional charges to four officers in the interest of the

Watch: A night of brutality: What Revathi saw in Sattankulam | Focus Tamil Nadu

The Sattankulam custodial death case shocked the nationbut what truly happened inside the police station that night? Based on Head Constable Reva

State committed to ensuring welfare of farmers, says Priyank Kharge

Our govt. has extended substantial financial support to the agricultural sector, according to the Minister

Ryots in Rajapalayam Assembly constituency have a long list of demands

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis to get married in a private ceremony? Wedding details and likely venue disclosed

Jennifer Aniston has found renewed happiness with her partner Jim Curtis, who is often described as a wellness expert and a guiding, hypnotist-li

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: K. Sudhakaran rules out LDF continuity, predicts UDF win

He refutes reports suggesting that he worked against UDF candidate in Peravur and KPCC president Sunny Joseph

Indian Cricket Legend CD Gopinath Passes Away at 96

Chennai, April 9: Indian crickets oldest and most revered figure, Chingalput Dorai Kannan Gopinath, has passed away at the age of 96. Reports ind

Star Kids on Trial

Legacy opens doors. The audience decides who stays. For Bollywoods Gen Z, the second film is where privilege ends and proof begins

Around 30 injured in poll-related violence in Assam, 7 arrested

A Congress candidate claimed fake electors cast genuine people's votes. When the presiding officer denied the charge, he broke the EVM. Following

A cafe where tyres become chairs: Hyderabads Samatha Kitchen reimagines waste

Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps is directing ships to a new route near Larak Island. This change has caused confusion for shipping firms. Traffi

Massive fire at e-commerce warehouse, goods worth crores gutted

CBI opposes plea for judges recusal in Delhi liquor policy case

Agency tells Delhi High Court that attending seminar by Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad cannot be ground for recusal sought by Arvind Kejriwal