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Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Eight Pilgrims in Kurnool

Kurnool, April 16: A tragic road accident in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh claimed the lives of at least eight pilgrims on Thursday morning.

Parliament Special Session LIVE: Special Sitting Of Parliament On Women's Quota Amendments To Begin Today

Parliament's 3-day special session Live Updates, Day 1: The government is expected to introduce three amendment Bills aimed at operationalising t

Naidu Expresses Shock Over Kurnool Road Accident

Eight killed in Chilakaladona crash; CM orders best treatment for injured

Trumps Tax Cuts Provide Relief to Millions of Americans, Boosting Incomes: White House

Washington, April 16: President Donald Trumps Working Families Tax Cuts have delivered significant relief to millions of Americans, providing rec

PM Modi Announces Historic Step Towards Womens Empowerment

New Delhi, April 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the upcoming special session of Parliament, set to begin on Thursday, as a histor

Respect for women is respect for nation: PM Modi on womens reservation bill ahead of special Parliament session

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

Special session of Parliament LIVE: Bill to implement women's reservation to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

The government has convened a three-day special session, beginning April 16, to amend the Constitution so that the womens reservation law can be

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin kicks-off statewide anti-delimitation agitation, burns copy of proposed bill

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has initiated a statewide protest against the proposed delimitation bill. He burned a copy of the bill and ra

'Our country all set to take historic step towards women's empowerment': PM Modi ahead of special Parliament sitting

Ahead of a special Parliament session, PM Narendra Modi called womens reservation a historic step for empowerment. The Congress backed the move b

BSE Odisha 10th result 2026 date: Check when and how to download scorecard with roll number as CBSE declares Class 10 result

Odisha Class 10 Result 2026 Date: Odisha Class 10 students are eagerly awaiting their matriculation results. The Board of Secondary Education, Od

Before Osama, There Was Imad: How CIA-Mossad Hunted The Most Elusive Militant

Before Osama bin Laden became the global face of transnational terrorism, there was another figure-more elusive, less theatrical, but arguably mo

Vaishakha Amavasya 2026 timings: Check time of Amavasya tithi, significance and puja rituals and more

Vaishakha Amavasya time: Vaishakha Amavasya, dedicated to ancestors and forefathers, is being observed tomorrow, April 17, 2026. The Amavasya tit

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin terms Centre's proposed law on delimitation 'black law'

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin says he has burnt copy of Delimitation Bill to mark the State's strong opposition to it

Bengals Face Dilemma Over Draft Target Jermod McCoys Medical Concerns

Cincinnati, April 16: The Cincinnati Bengals are closely monitoring Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy as the NFL draft approaches. McCoys medical

Patricio Freire Discusses Injury Sustained in UFC 327 Loss

Miami, April 16: Patricio Freire faced significant challenges during his fight against Aaron Pico at UFC 327. Freire (37-9 MMA, 1-2 UFC) lost by

Sony Unveils INZONE M10S II Gaming Monitor with Impressive Features

Mumbai, April 16: Sony Electronics Inc. has introduced the INZONE M10S II esports monitor, expanding its INZONE lineup. This 27-inch QHD OLED dis

XElectron Unveils Luminex Smart Projector in India with 1080p Resolution and OTT Apps

Mumbai, April 16: XElectron has launched the Luminex Smart Projector in India, designed to enhance the home cinema experience. Priced at 14,990 (

OnePlus Launches B60P01 Update to Enhance Stability and Photos App Functionality

Mumbai, April 16: OnePlus has begun rolling out a new system update, version B60P01, as part of its regular upgrade cycle. This update is being r

NFL Reporter Dianna Russini Resigns Following Controversial Photos with Coach Mike Vrabel

Pittsburgh, April 16: NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from her role at The Athletic as of April 14. This decision comes just a week afte

Jason Licht Confident in Leadership Transition After Mike Evans and Lavonte David Depart

New Delhi, April 16: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had six captains in 2025, marking the twelfth season for wide receiver Mike Evans and the ninth for

Mike Evans to Sport No. 5 with the 49ers in 2026

San Francisco, April 16: Wide receiver Mike Evans is set to don a new number as he joins the San Francisco 49ers in 2026. After spending 12 seaso

Bayern Munichs Kompany Reflects on Triumph Despite Suspension

Munich, April 16: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany expressed pride in his teams performance, despite facing a suspension due to a yellow card

Texas A&M Secures Commitment from 4-Star WR Jaden Upshaw: Im an Aggie

College Station, April 16: After an eventful spring filled with visits to Alabama, Auburn, Miami, and Florida, four-star wide receiver Jaden Upsh

Mike Perry Opens Up About Future in Bare-Knuckle Boxing After Nate Diaz Fight

Mumbai, April 16: Life outside the MMA world has been more rewarding for Mike Perry than his time within it. After establishing himself as a prom

US Israel-Iran War Day 48: US' new sanctions on Iran, Tehran vows to 'sink' ships as battle for Hormuz intensifies

Iran War News Day 48: As the Iran-Israel war reaches its 48th day, tensions escalate with Iran threatening US forces and the US intensifying econ

Dont Ignore Hemophilia Symptoms: Timely Testing Can Save Lives

New Delhi, April 16: Hemophilia is a condition that many people are unaware of, yet it can be quite serious. This disorder occurs due to a defici

Galaxy S26 Ultra Owner Faces Confusion Over Camera Issue

Mumbai, April 16: A Galaxy S26 Ultra owner has encountered a perplexing camera issue just days after purchasing the device, leading to a frustrat

LPG Supply Restoration May Take 3-4 Years, Warns Government Official

Mumbai, April 16: Restoration of disrupted global LPG supply chains could take three to four years. A senior government official indicated that i

OPPO Find X9s Global Launch Set for April 21 Featuring 7025mAh Battery and Sleek Design

Mumbai, April 16: OPPO is gearing up for a significant launch event on April 21, where it will unveil the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9s Pro in China

'To everyone else, he was a nice guy': The reality of stalking in India | i witness

My World Was Turned Upside Down: Indian Man Breaks Silence Over False Child Predator Accusation

He said the false accusation left his world turned upside down, triggering widespread harassment and long-term damage to both his personal and pr

China says economy grew 5% on-year in Q1, beating forecasts

China's economic growth topped expectations in the first quarter of the year, official data showed Thursday, even as the global economy reels fro

Bollywood Actress Sonal Chauhan Attends Mahakals Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain

Ujjain, April 16: A large crowd of devotees gathered at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain for the Bhasma Aarti, with many lining up from 2 AM to

IPL 2026: Akash Chopra Questions Player of the Match Decision for Rasikh Salam

Bengaluru, April 16: The 23rd match of IPL 2026 took place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Lucknow

Investment Pioneer Mark Mobius Passes Away at 89

New Delhi, April 16: Renowned investor and a giant in the world of emerging markets, Mark Mobius, has passed away at the age of 89. His death on

Iran Arrests Four Alleged Israeli Spies

The four agents linked to the Mossad were apprehended in Gilan governorate in northern Iran, IRNA reported, citing a statement from Iran's Revolu

8 Pilgrims Killed, 12 Injured In Pick-Up Truck-Tanker Collision In Andhra

The accident took place on National Highway 167, around 8-9 kilometres from the Dharmapur toll plaza of Kurnool district, near the Karnataka-Andh

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Higher Amid Positive Global Cues

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates:

Progress in US-Iran Talks: White House Expresses Optimism for Agreement

Washington, April 16: The White House has indicated that discussions with Iran are meaningful and ongoing. However, tensions surrounding the Stra

Israel, US goals 'identical'; prepared for any scenario: Benjamin Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel and the US share identical goals regarding Iran, including removing enriched material and halting enrichme

Power Shutdown Announced in Several Udaipur Areas

Udaipur, April 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Electricity supply will remain suspended in several parts of the city on April 16 due to maintenance work on t

JAC Class 9th Result 2026: Check when and how to download the marksheet at jac.jharkhand.gov.in, grading system and more

JAC Class 9 Result 2026 Date Time: Students expecting the results of JAC Class 9th can check their scores on jacresults.com and jac.jharkhand.gov

White House denies US requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan

The White House denied reports of requesting a ceasefire in the Iran war, but said talks with Tehran remain ongoing and productive. Press secreta

RCB Tops IPL 2026 Standings as Virat Kohli Claims Orange Cap

Bengaluru, April 16: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continues to impress in IPL 2026. On Wednesday, they secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory

Breaking News Live Updates: Women's Reservation Bill, Delimitation Bill to be tabled in Parliament today

A year on & 3 months after FIR, UP cleric held in fake nikah, halala gang-rape case

Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Gas Prices Amid Iran Tensions

Washington, April 16: The Trump administration has linked the future of fuel prices in the United States to the ongoing tensions with Iran. Offic

Own Multiple Credit Cards? Remember This 30% Rule To Maintain CIBIL Score

Experts say consistently nearing your limit signals that your expenses are tightly linked to your credit access, which is a red flag for lenders.

US To Not Extend Russian, Iranian Oil Sanctions Waiver. It May Affect India

The waivers on the purchase of Russian oil had allowed India to secure additional supplies amid global oil disruption. Reports suggest that India

US ends sanctions waiver for Russian, Iranian Oil; India among affected buyers

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday confirmed Washington will not renew sanctions waivers on Russian and Iranian oil, ending tempora

Former Reliance ADAG execs Jhunjhunwala, Bapna arrested by ED

Doug Field, Apple and Tesla veteran, quits as Fords EV, tech chief

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive leading Fords EV and tech efforts, will leave next month after nearly five years. Hired to moderni

Russia Rains Strikes Across Ukraine, Killing Two

Moscow has fired hundreds of drones on its neighbour almost nightly since the beginning of the four-year war, and recently expanded daytime strik

OpenAIs new model for defensive security; NVIDIAs models for quantum computing research

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a specialised version of its latest AI model thats designed for defensive security work. NVIDIA has launched

Tehran cannot be besieged: Iran signals continuation of talks with US through Pakistan

Delimitation: Whats different this time and why its kicking up a row

US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots, source says

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is probing suspicious, well-timed oil futures trades made ahead of major shifts in Donald Trumps Ir

White House Denies US Sought Ceasefire With Iran, Fresh Talks Likely In Pak

The war has led Iran to effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz - a vital artery for global crude and gas shipments

Fuel Supply Fears After Blaze Tears Through Crucial Australian Refinery

Flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) erupted late Wednesday night after a gas leak caught fire at the Viva fuel plant in Victoria state, firefi

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

'Your ships will be sunk by our first missiles': Iran warns US over Strait of Hormuz

The military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if

Iran Participating in World Cup, FIFA President Confirms

Iran's participation in the global tournament had been thrown into doubt by the war with the United States and Israel that broke out on February

Delimitation, Women's Quota Bills To Be Tabled Today: How Numbers Stack Up

The historic bills to implement 33 per cent women's quota in legislature, delimitation and the one to increase the seats for Union Territories, w

Vijayscampaign draws huge crowd, brings city to a halt

Most tariff refunds facing denial if importers dont opt in

Most US importers who paid $166 billion in tariffs later struck down by the Supreme Court may miss out on refunds because they have not registere

Difficult for court to rule on centuries-old religious beliefs: CJI Surya Kant

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

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 collectivel

From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on Iran

The Trump administration is shifting its Iran strategy towards economic pressure, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing business wit

Rahanes place in KKR as batter under scanner

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS New Delhi, April 15: Ajinkya Rahane seems to be living in a bubbl

Iran May Offer Free Passage To Ships Through Oman Side Of Hormuz: Report

The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, whic

Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over rate

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS Chennai, April 15: Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane h

Dhonis hand in Noors match-winning spell against Kolkata Knight Riders

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS Chennai, April 15: Spinner Noor Ahmads match-winning spell agains

Struggling MI desperate to resurrect campaign vs PBKS

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS MATCHES TODAY MUMBAI INDIANS VS PUNJAB KINGS AT 7:30 PM Mumbai,

Attacks on merchant shipping completely unacceptable: EAM S Jaishankar

Just let Sooryavanshi play: Finch on teenagers India debut debate

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | ROHIT SHARMA BECOMES FIRST MI BATTER TO SCORE 6000 RUNS New Delhi, April 15: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believe

Far-Right Polish MP Draws Outrage With Swastika On Israeli Flag

Berkowicz, a member of the far-right nationalist Konfederacja (Confederation) opposition party, brandished the paper flag, with the Nazi symbol r

Morning Digest: Pak Army chief Munir reaches Iran for peace talks; Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from today, and more

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8 Killed, 12 Injured in Road Accident in Kurnool

Pilgrims from Karnataka among victims as a car crashes into ready-mix lorry near Mantralayam

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 cent

Morning Brief Podcast: Quantum Leap: Indias Amaravati Bet

Is Erika Kirk really in danger right now? Erika Kirk security threats spark campus event cancellation but how serious are these very serious threats facing the Turning Point USA CEO?

Search interest in Erika Kirk security threats jumped sharply within hours of her sudden withdrawal. The Turning Point USA CEO canceled her Unive

Indian Envoy Meets US Trade Representative Amid Trade Deal Talks

Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and former National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien her

Tax return postmark rules 2026: 1-day delay risk Will mailing taxes last minute make your IRS filing late?

A 1-day delay can now make your return late. The tax return postmark rules 2026 have changed how the IRS reads mailing dates. Many taxpayers stil

SMVDUs SCSE students participate in Industry Speaks 2.0 at IIT Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 15: Students of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) made a strong academic impression at the prestigious

Mediators push closer to extending Iran ceasefire

CAIRO, April 15: Mediators are edging closer to extending the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran ahead of its April 22 deadline

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel

Israeli soldiers drive through southern Lebanon, as seen from Northern Israel, on Wednesday. (PTI)

Pak delegation led by Munir arrives in Iran for talks

Islamabad, April 15: A Pakistani delegation, led by Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, reached Tehran on Wednesday as part of Isla

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