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Women Reservation Bill will empower women in decision making roles, says Delhi CM

Says a rapidly growing industrial city such as Coimbatore is yet to receive a metro rail project, adding that such infrastructure is essential fo

Census-2027: Chandrababu Naidu does self-enumeration online

The exercise is not merely data collection but a strong foundation for future growth, the Chief Minister says, and appeals to the people to provi

Death toll from Turkiye's second school shooting in a week rises to 10

The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

A series of programmes from today to celebrate Basava Jayanti

Tourism Minister, TNCC president protest against Delimitation Bill in Salem

Kavadiga hurt after attack by kumki elephant at Bikkodu in Belur taluk

GITAM University organises TEP exhibition, 150 projects presented

Three killed, three others injured as lorry collides with tractor trolley and autorickshaw in Aswaraopet

Delimitation: Perspectives and viewpoints

Opinion, editorials, interviews and insight from The Hindu on the delimitation debate

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Namakkal

M.K. Stalin urged people to hoist black flags in every home and public place

When a stool makes a huge difference at the polling booth

Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner

Culture Ministry spent 76 lakh on RSS centenary print advertisements: RTI

RTI by activist Ajay Basudev Bose reveals expenditure by the Ministry of Culture on advertisements marking the centenary of the Rashtriya Swayams

60-year-old woman gets relief from lower back pain through special procedure by surgeons at MMHRC

Amit Shah's Seat Breakdown For Southern States Amid Delimitation Criticism

Amit Shah said Tamil Nadu will get 20 more seats, Kerala 10, Telangana 9 and Andhra Pradesh 13 seats. Maharashtra, which after Uttar Pradesh, has

Amid TCS Nashik Row, Plea In Top Court To Curb Deceitful Religious Conversion

Article 25 gives freedom of conscience, profession, practice and propagation of religion, subject to public order, health and morality, the plea

South Korean Presidents Upcoming Visit to India: Full Schedule Revealed

New Delhi, April 16: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will embark on a state visit to India from April 19 to 22. This visit aims to enhance t

Tamil Nadu election: BJP leader-candidate Vanathi Srinivasan to be discharged on April 17

The BJP candidate issues video message from hospital praising the Women Reservation Bill

Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Nara Lokesh on His Appointment as TDPs Executive President

Amaravati, April 16: Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has congratulated Nara Lokesh on his appointment as the National Executiv

Reach Prime Ministers new 15-point minority welfare schemes to beneficiaries, officers told

Karnataka State Minority Commission Chairman U. Nisar Ahmed was addressing a meeting in Belagavi

U.S. forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesnt agree a deal, says Hegseth

As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to agree to a deal, U.S. military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave

Top news of the day: PM Modi, Amit Shah says no State will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise; Hegseth says U.S. forces ready for combat if Iran deal fails, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Karnataka Faces Weak Monsoon Threat, Chief Minister Urges Precautionary Measures for Water Crisis

Bengaluru, April 16: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that most districts in the state are expected to receive below-n

Im calling you out: Gabe Amo blasts Russ Vought for Healthcare cuts & $1.5 Trillion war spending

National Transgender Day celebrated in Madurai

Congress support women's reservation: Priyanka Gandhi says if Constitution Amendment Bill passed, democracy will be finished

Priyanka Gandhi supports women's reservation but criticizes the BJP's bills as politically motivated. She stated that without a caste census, all

Activists take out jatha to oppose Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project in Shivamogga

DMK cadre protest against Delimitation Bill

Bernardo Silva To Leave Manchester City At End of Season

Silva has also scored 76 goals and provided 77 assists to date

Akasa Plane Was Stationary, SpiceJet Aircraft Made Contact At Delhi Airport: What We Know

Akasa Air released a statement on the incident, saying the SpiceJet plane hit their stationary aircraft.

Jana Nayagan movie leak case: Key accused among three men arrested by T.N. cyber crime police

Police said the prime accused was working as a freelance assistant editor for another movie.

BJP Legislator Anil Goyal Calls Womens Empowerment Bill a Historic Move

New Delhi, April 16: BJP legislator Dr. Anil Goyal responded to the special parliamentary session convened to discuss the Womens Empowerment Bill

399 Appointment Letters Distributed, A Joyous Moment for Us: CM Vishnu Dev Sai

Raipur, April 16: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai announced the distribution of appointment letters for 399 positions in the Directora

No Fun in Making Action Films Today Because of VFX: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar is currently awaiting the release of his film, Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. It is set to release on April 17th, 2026.

Proprietors of Tiruppur-based chit firms get 10 years rigorous imprisonment for cheating investors

The convicts cheated 130 investors of 80,57,861; court imposes fine of 93,80,000 on the two, which should be paid to the investors as compensatio

Time To Seal Border Like Assam And Tripura: Himanta Sarma's Poll Pitch In Bengal

Addressing another election rally in Coach Behar South, Himanta Sarma came down heavily on Mamata Banerjee government.

RJDs Strong Opposition to Delimitation Bill; Abhay Kumar Sinha Calls for Caste Census First

New Delhi, April 16: A vigorous debate erupted in the Lok Sabha on Thursday regarding the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitatio

$0 salary claim: Does Trump really work for free compared to Biden and Obama? Here's the truth

Donald Trump salary claim has started a debate online. He said he did not take any pay as US president. But reports show some past presidents als

Quote of the day by Mark Mobius: 'The safe time to invest is when there is...' - investing advice by the 'Indiana Jones of Emerging Markets' that could make you rich during market crashes and why panic creates big opportunities for investors

Quote of the day by Mark Mobius: The renowned investor, believed lood in the streets signifies the safest time to invest, advocating for a contr

SRH Pacer David Payne Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Injury

Payne played two matches for SRH this season, taking two wickets at an average of 35.00, with a best of 2/35

Family Uses AI To Create Digital Avatar Of Dead Son To Comfort Elderly Mother

In China, a family hires AI to build a digital version of their dead son for his elderly mother.

No dates set for second round of Iran-US talks: Pakistan

Pakistan stated no dates are set for a second round of US-Iran talks, amidst reports of ongoing diplomatic exchanges. Foreign Office Spokesperson

Wipro Reports 1.9% Decline in Q4 Profit, Announces 15,000 Crore Buyback Plan

Mumbai, April 16: Wipro, a major player in the IT sector, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026 on Thursday.

IPL 2026: SRH Faces Setback as Fast Bowler David Payne Out for the Season

New Delhi, April 16: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has dealt a significant blow to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Fast bowler David Payne has

West Asia War: Indias BBB rating seen stable despite energy shock; S&P flags corporate stress, weaker credit growth

West Asia War: India's sovereign rating remains stable despite rising energy costs. However, supply disruptions for food and fuel could impact co

EU Proposes 180 More Products Under CBAM, Stricter Rules For Exports

As per the draft proposal, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism will be applicable to 180 more products, including fabricated metal products, t

Surveillance stepped up in Manachanallur following complaints of distribution of gifts and cash, says Collector

US Family Panics When 91-Year-Old Misses Calls. Police Found Her Gaming

The police officials did not release her name or the full bodycam video to protect her privacy.

CS Atal Dulloo Reviews Preparations For Amarnath Yatra 2026

JAMMU, Apr 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a high-level meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), attended by senior off

Womens Reservation Bill Faces Opposition, But Supporters Stand Firm: Bansuri Swaraj

New Delhi, April 16: Bansuri Swaraj, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), voiced her strong support for the Constitution

Major Property Fraud Uncovered in New Delhi: Suspect Arrested for Cheating Visually Impaired Employee

New Delhi, April 16: The Central Districts DBG Road police have successfully dismantled a fraudulent property leasing scheme. They arrested Ravin

No State, be it north or south will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM in LS

The Prime Minister said no one should remain under the illusion that they are giving something to the women of this country as reservation in leg

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Breakthrough near in Nancy Guthrie case? Police back in Savannah's sister and brother-in-laws neighborhood as pressure mounts on kidnappers

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues to draw attention. Police have increased patrols near her daughter Annie's home following resident compla

UPSC CDS 1 answer key 2026 released at upsc.gov.in. Check details

The UPSC has released the CDS 1 2026 answer keys on upsc.gov.in for English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Candidates can downlo

CSK Left-Armer Khaleel Ahmed Ruled Out of IPL 2026 Due To Quadricep Injury

Khaleel sustained an injury to his right quadricep during his side's match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home in Chepauk Stadium

YouTube doomscrolling is over: Heres the 4-step guide to completely disable Shorts and regain your attention span back

Disable YouTube Shorts: YouTube has introduced a new option to disable Shorts entirely in the app. Users can now limit Shorts feed to 0 minutes t

West Bengal Assembly Elections: Congress releases 'people's chargesheet' against TMC, BJP-led Centre

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee released a peoples chargesheet accusing both the Trinamool Congress government and the BJP-led Centre of f

Centre Must Win Peoples Hearts If It Wants Real Peace In J&K: Mehbooba Mufti

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said if the Centre wants real peace in Jammu and Kashmir, it will have to focus on winning

Padma Shri Awardee Anand Kumar Addresses Students at Galgotias University, Speaks on Persistence and Staying the Course

Technological shifts are opening up new possibilities and are already bringing efficiencies across several areas. At the same time, they are grad

Brazil's President Lula Says Trump Has 'No Right' To Threaten Countries

Lula's comments come after Trump this month warned that a whole civilization will die in Iran.

SpiceJet Plane Collides with Akasa Aircraft at Delhi Airport; All Passengers Safe

New Delhi, April 16: On Thursday afternoon, a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at Delhi Airport. Fortunately, there w

PM Modi's No Discrimination Guarantee To South States On Delimitation

Won't Be Any Discrimination: PM's Guarantee On Women's Quota, Delimitation

RIA Advisory Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection

RIA Advisory, a leading provider of technology consulting and advisory services, specializes in revenue management, billing transformation, and t

Old Clip From Manipur Falsely Claimed To Be of the CRPF Entering West Bengal

The video was found to date back to at least 2025 and originates from Manipur.

Vanathi Srinivasan to be discharged on Friday

The BJP candidate issues video message from hospital praising the Women Reservation Bill

Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires locally developed ship-launched anti-ship missile

Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a new ship-launched anti-ship missile. This indigenously developed weapon can hit targets at long dista

Southern states may lose Lok Sabha share after delimitation: Sanjay Hegde

Madras HC Rejects Tamannaah Bhatia's Rs 1-Cr Plea Against Soap Firm

The actress who is busy with films, OTT projects and special appearances, also has a high-profile presence in the Indian advertising market with

Shocking Murder in Noida Linked to Same-Sex Relationship; Suspect Arrested

Noida, April 16: A shocking murder case has emerged from the Sector-113 area of Noida, where police swiftly apprehended a suspect, successfully s

Vaishakha Amavasya 2026 on April 17: Significance, timings, rituals, dos and donts to follow

Vaishakha Amavasya in April 2026 is a significant day for honoring ancestors through prayers and rituals. Devotees are advised to avoid auspiciou

US ready to resume strikes if Iran rejects peace deal, warns Hegseth

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned Iran that the United States is strengthening its military power and will maintain a maritime blockade f

Naidu Calls Upon People to Participate in Census Process in AP

Naidu said that the State government is working with an aim of ensuring that the benefits of welfare and development reach all citizens equally

Nitish Kumar's Big Imprint On New Bihar Government, Led By BJP Chief Minister

The BJP had a roster of names for the Bihar top job, but Nitish Kumar vetoed all of them, say sources. Samrat Chaudhary prevailed.

Pete Hegseth sparks buzz after quoting fake Bible verse from movie Pulp Fiction at Pentagon

A Pentagon sermon by Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after he recited a prayer resembling a fictional Bible passage from Pulp Fiction. The l

Alzheimers drugs targeting amyloid proteins in brain have no clinically meaningful effects: Review

NEW DELHI, Apr 16: Drugs designed to treat Alzheimers disease by targeting amyloid proteins seen in high amounts in patients brains have no cli

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Compares 2014 Andhra Split With Partition, Triggers Row

In the ongoing special session of Parliament, Surya compared the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the formation of Telangana to the Partition of

India and Austria Seal Multiple Deals, Enhancing Food Security and Defense Cooperation

New Delhi, April 16: Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this

WADA admits to doping concerns in India, indicates close monitoring of process

Evening news wrap: PM Modi says no state to face injustice in delimitation, Mamata alleges BJP 'planting bombs' in Bengal and more

Google India Introduces Free NEET UG Practice Tests Via Gemini App

Google India offers free full-length NEET UG practice tests via the Gemini App to aid medical aspirants' exam preparation.

Akasa Air, SpiceJet Planes Collide at Delhi Airport, Both Suffer Damage

The SpiceJet aircraft has been grounded at Delhi, it added.

TDP, JD(U) support womens reservation, flag nari shakti push

Byreddy Shabari of the Telugu Desam Party backed the womens quota bills in the Lok Sabha, saying they mark a shift from womens development to wom

Trader Joes $7.4 Million Settlement: Eligible shoppers can claim class action money Heres how to file a claim and when you will get it

The class action lawsuit, filed in 2019 by plaintiff Brian Keim, alleged that Trader Joes violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

The 'Unknown Men' In Dhurandhar 2, And The Real Kills Behind Them

These killings happened over the years, across borders, under different circumstances. Some were claimed. Most were not. Some were suspicious dea

Weight loss sandwich recipes: 5 nutritious ideas using easy home ingredients

Trying to lose weight but still craving sandwiches? You dont have to give them up. With a few smart swaps and simple ingredients, you can turn yo

Academics raise concerns over internship component of FYUGP in Calicut University

University has not put in place adequate mechanisms to support students in securing suitable and meaningful internship opportunities, say Senate

Who is Krish Bhagat Joining Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026?

New Delhi, April 16: In a significant move during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed spinner Krish Bhagat as a

Intensive surveillance at five border checkpoints in Erode district

Quick Police Action Solves Three Theft Cases in New Delhi

New Delhi, April 16: The team from the Prasad Nagar police station in the Karol Bagh area has successfully apprehended a young thief, thanks to t