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EC rejects TMC pick's nomination for subsisting contract with govt

The Election Commission has cancelled Trinamool Congress candidate Abhinav Bhattacharya's nomination for Krishnanagar North due to a conflict of

Tamil Nadu voter deleted from electoral roll reminds Supreme Court of promise to protect in case of mass exclusion

The petitioner, C. Geetha, said her name had been a mainstay in the States electoral roll over the years; she was even intending to contest as an

Arun shifted, Modak appointed Chennai Police Commissioner

Legally married, currently separated, says actor-BJP pick on marital status

BJP MLA Hiraan Chattopadhyay's nomination affidavit reveals he is 'legally married; currently separated' from Anindita, who previously accused hi

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver

Notified for suggestions, plan aims for tourism-led development, targets 3.36 lakh population and one million visitors by 2055.

Kargil hero Sonam Wangchuk dead; Rajnath hails son of Ladakh

Kargil war hero Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a Maha Vir Chakra recipient, has passed away. Celebrated as a proud son of Ladakh, his gallantry during O

Proud moment as Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrate son Joaquin Consuelos Broadway debut in NYC

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos proudly supported their son Joaquin Consuelos as he made his Broadway debut in Death of a Salesman in New York City

Army delayed strike during Op Sindoor at terror camps to respect namaz, reveals General Dwivedi

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi revealed Operation Sindoor's strike was deliberately delayed last year. Commanders ensured the operatio

Deleted from Bengal rolls & added to Bihar list: TMC worker

A Trinamool worker from West Bengal alleges his name was deleted from the state's electoral roll and inexplicably added to Bihar's voter list. Kr

An alternativeproposal onViksit Bharat ShikshaAdhisthanBill

State Higher Education Councils should be represented on the three councils envisaged under the Bill

IPL 2026 | Struggling CSK takes on DC, looks to snap losing streak

Though Chennai Super Kings mascot is a lion, Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men might need to invoke a similar spirit to revive their faltering IPL-19 c

Kamala Harris says shes thinking about running for president again in 2028

Lebanon Says Israel Talks To Take Place Next Week In Washington

Lebanon's presidency said on Friday that a meeting would be held with Israel in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezboll

Quote of the Day by Sean Connery: 'Love may not make the world go...'Inspiring quotes by the legendary actor best known for his portrayal of the iconic original James Bond

Sean Connery, the iconic original James Bond, shared a profound quote: Love may not make the world go round, but I must admit that it makes the r

'Copycat manifesto', BJP never delivers on its promises: TMC

Bengal's ruling TMC has labelled the BJP's election manifesto a copycat document, questioning the saffron party's track record on fulfilling prom

Lebanon says first contact with Israel held ahead of U.S.-brokered talks

After 2023 Delhi Flood Chaos, 40-Year-Old Drain Opened To Fix Waterlogging

Authorities in Delhi have opened up a 40-year-old covered stretch of the Delhi Gate drain, a move seen as crucial to tackling chronic waterloggin

Pakistan PM Says US, Iran Leadership to Attend Islamabad Talks

Iran also called for its assets frozen abroad because of US sanctions to be unblocked.

Day after Vijay's unreleased film leaks online, TVK blames rivals

TVK party blames Union minister L Murugan and Tamil Nadu's deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for the online leak of actor Vijay's unreleased film 'Jan

BTC USD price shocks markets: Bitcoin rises over $73,000 despite US CPI spike to near 2-year high - here's what crypto traders need to know

Bitcoin BTC USD price today: Bitcoin surged unexpectedly, reclaiming key resistance levels near $70,000-$72,000 despite US inflation data exceedi

Those deleted from rolls 'anti-nationals', says Bengal BJP neta

Former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh labelled over 90 lakh people removed from Bengal's electoral rolls as 'anti-nationals'. He challenged Trinamoo

No notices for code violations, EC now goes for FIRs straight

The Election Commission has issued no model code of conduct notices during ongoing polls, opting instead for FIRs for serious violations. This sh

Migratory birds pose huge risk to flights, says wildlife body, rejects greenfield international airport plan in Puri

Existing evidence indicates a high risk of bird strikes as the Chilika Lake, located close to the proposed airport site, hosts thousands of migra

Kin try to give Veerappan a Robin Hood aura, join fray as 'defenders of Tamil nationalism'

Veerappan's daughter Vidhyarani and widow Muthulakshmi are entering electoral politics. They aim to portray the late forest brigand as a protecto

Lakes, Roads, Parks In City Get Facelift

The CMC has also begun identifying large open spaces for the development of outdoor sports complexes and theme parks.

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'The longer it takes you to become successful, the harder it will be...' Life lessons on marriage, success and happiness by Australian actor known for playing Wolverine

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman highlights the value of patience and long-term success. The message explains how slow growth builds strong resul

DEECET Applications Close April 15

Candidates can edit details on April 17 and 18, and may contact 8317567404 during working hours for queries.

At ICA conference, CJI Surya Kant underscores arbitrations role in global economy

Chief Justice Kant expressed that, it may be time to rethink the very expression Alternative Dispute Resolution since it is no longer an alternat

Bengal, with its polarised minority vote, makes Hindutva & security good poll planks, feels BJP

BJP's Bengal manifesto champions Hindutva and national security, promising a crackdown on infiltrators and implementing Uniform Civil Code. It al

TSMSAT 2026 On April 19

Candidates appearing for Class VI will write the exam from 10 am to 12 noon in the forenoon session, while students of Classes VII to X will take

'I'm going to use the F-word...': Kamala Harris MOCKS President Trumps supporters in Congress

I Look at the Ball, Not the Bowler: Sooryavanshi on Tackling Bumrah, Hazlewood

Having seen instant superstardom, Sooryavanshi said that his feet are firmly rooted to the ground with his father Sanjiv and RR support Romi Bhin

US' Russian oil waiver set for an extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Trump in the White House on Thursday to talk about extending the waiver, and they agreed it was a go

Self-Styled Godman Rampal Released In 2014 Haryana Violence Case

Rampal had filed an appeal against an order dated September 25, 2025, of a court in Hisar, dismissing his bail plea.

Dr RML Function Hall Opens In Goshamahal

The foundation stone for the project had been laid by former Home Minister, the late Nayini Narasimha Reddy.

Man crushed under bus during repair

55 workers, including 20 women, arrested for Manesar violence over wage hike

Cerberus Capital's Indranil Ghosh quits to join Apollo Global

Cerberus Capital, with a $1-billion-plus India loan book, is amongst the largest financiers of bonds issued by Shapoorji Pallonji group companies

14 lakh tons of silt cleared, half of desilting work complete: Parvesh

JNU considers 5% admission quota for employees children

JCB driver held after two bodies found on DDA land

Adele's Acting Debut: Can the music icon conquer hollywood in 'Cry to Heaven'?

Singer Adele is venturing into acting with her debut in the film Cry to Heaven. This move follows her successful Las Vegas residency. Reports sug

Off the boil: examining Varun Chakaravarthys sudden downturn

Until recently, the mystery spinner was the worlds top-ranked T20I bowler. But since the Super Eights at the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 34-year-olds

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: 'One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is...' - lesson on why staying silent can be your strongest power by 18-time Grammy-winning sinnger of Tears In Heaven and Change The World

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: Legendary musician Eric Clapton shares a profound insight on the power of silence. He believes knowing when to

IT rules draft: Feedback deadline pushed to April 29

The move to potentially place content generated by online users under the same scrutiny and treatment as those in place for publishers has proven

How Lamine Yamal became the face of post-Messi Barcelona

After powering the club to the domestic treble last season, the boy wonder has helped drive the Blaugrana to the top of LaLiga and into the Champ

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'I would like to be remembered as' Life lessons on meaning & purpose from Hollywoods Golden Age icon and Princess of Monaco

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kellys Quote of the Day reflects her timeless philosophy on life, meaning, and purpose, emphasizing kindne

Environmental pollution remains a major concern in this industrial zone

Bolsteringdeterrence through submarine dominance

Given the changing nature of warfare, it is essential to strengthen deterrence capabilities across land, air, and sea

Braving heat, leaders hit the streets in city as poll battle intensifies

The Hindu Education Plus will host a two-day Career Counselling Fair in Chennai on April 11 and 12

Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack At Sam Altman's Home

A person was arrested by San Francisco police for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats ou

Turning up: On high turnout in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry polls

Voter enthusiasm is a sign of a healthy democracy

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! Full movie rankings and where to stream them in 2026

The Harry Potter film series remains one of the most popular fantasy franchises in cinema history, spanning the journey from Harrys arrival at Ho

J&K: Two grenades found in mystery box in Rajouri

Security forces discovered a suspected IED-type box with two grenades in Rajouri's Sunderbani belt. This incident followed the detention of a sch

Kamala Harris says she might run for president in 2028, sparks fresh speculation

Kamala Harris has sparked new talk about the 2028 presidential race after saying she may consider running again. She shared her thoughts during a

189 Rowdy-Sheeters Test Positive for Drugs

These tests were carried out at Osmania General Hospital (OGH), Gandhi Hospital and the Government Hospital for Mental Care, Erragadda.

Raut Backs Kamra In Shinde Parody Row

Kamra has been served with a breach of privilege notice over his satirical song, in which he has called Eknath Shinde gaddar (traitor). Kamras so

Cold storage, welfare board for lorry drivers, more bus services prominent demands in Namakkal

In the four-cornered fight for the Egg Town of Namakkal, demands like government cold storage facility for small-scale poultry farmers, avian flu

Gang attempts to rob jewellery shop posing as customers

Supreme Court of India seeks replies on 28% IGST plea on phone batteries

The Supreme Court is examining a customs department appeal. It seeks higher taxes on imported lithium-ion batteries for mobile phones. Manufactur

Beyond the marks: How II PU toppers overcame challenges

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Following crow death, GCC sends teams to public park

More than 120 bonsai trees and suiseki stones on display at two-day exhibition

Rebuilding ties: On India engaging with Turkiye and Azerbaijan

India must approach foreign relations with more pragmatism, less emotion

Medical student dies in Tiruvallur

Over two crore names deleted as final list released in U.P. SIR exercise

The deletions represent 13.21% of the total voters in the State before the SIR process commenced in October 2025; final list comprises 13,39,84,7

Japan bond market: Why 10-year yield hits highest level in 27 years as investors brace for major market shift and rising rate fears

Japan 10-year yield: Japan's bond yields have surged to a 27-year peak, signaling a significant market shift. Investors are now cautious, awaitin

People living with HIV/AIDS put forward demands to all political parties

Stone hurled at TVK candidate campaign vehicle in Arumbakkam

Where a government school meets private aspirations

Scenes of long queues and high demand mark a remarkable shift as Komatireddy Pratheek Government School in Nalgonda draws overwhelming parental i

Falling at feet to seek blessings is part of Tamil Nadu culture, asserts Palaniswami

He was responding to criticism by DMK leader and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

Shoe-doffing: From tradition to health & hygiene

During a temple gathering, an IAS officer experienced backlash online for hesitating to take off his shoes, sparking a discussion on the changing

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha member; here's what makes it a milestone

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday, marking a major shift in his decades-long political career. Having been elected unoppos

Firmly oppose the targeting of civilians and infrastructure in West Asia conflict, says Jaishankar

IOR Ministers in Mauritius, for conference overshadowed this year by the US-Israel war with Iran and peace talks

Dummy EVM units, visiting cards with ex-Ministers photo seized in Chennai

DMK Orathanadu candidate R. Vaithilingam, a former AIADMK Minister, had joined the party a few months ago

Mamata Banerjee's sole objective is to make her nephew next Bengal CM: Amit Shah at Bengal poll rally

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He accused her of promoting dynastic politics and focusi

Ai+ launches Nova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, Nova Flip & more; prices foldable competitively

Ai+ Smartphone has launched its Nova Series, featuring three 5G devicesNova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, and Nova Flipeach designed to cater to different use

Nitish Kumar takes Rajya Sabha oath, set to step down as Bihar CM; BJP to pick successor

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member. This event signals significant political shifts in Bihar. A new chief minist

'He who endures, conquers': The Timeless Latin saying that teaches the power of endurance

The Latin phrase Vincit qui patitur translates to He who endures, conquers, emphasizing that perseverance and resilience are key to ultimate triu

Japanese Proverb of the Day on Success, Fall down seven times, stand up eight. True success is not the absence of failure, but the resilience to keep rising every time you fallThe ancient formula world needs right now

There is a Japanese proverb of the day on success that is only seven words long. Seven words that have outlasted empires, shaped samurai philosop

Fake callcentreduping buyers of weight-loss products busted,11 arrested

Trumps War of Choice in Iran will cause long-term damage for the USA: Kamala Harris warns

Cash, culture and security: BJP unveils West Bengal manifesto

Amit Shah unveiled the BJP's West Bengal manifesto. It offers cash welfare for women, youth, and farmers. The party also promises a tough stance

'Kumbh viral girl' Monalisa is minor, FIR under POCSO filed against husband Farman Khan

A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after authorities determined that a girl who gained attentio

Centre has advised T.N. to halt incentive for paddy: Stalin

Stalin promises that the procurement price of paddy will be increased to 3,500 a quintal under the Dravidian Model 2.0 government. He flays the C

CWC flags Pakistan rehabilitation, backs ceasefire

The Congress Working Committee has welcomed a ceasefire in West Asia. It criticized the Modi government's approach to the conflict. The party all

BJP got people from outside for Assam polls, says Mamata Banerjee ahead West Bengal Assembly elections

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced she is a candidate in all 294 assembly seats. She urged people to vote for her party to

J&K: Mirwaiz backs US-Iran talks, hopes to ease West Asia crisis

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addressed a congregation in Srinagar. He voiced hopes that ongoing talks between the US and Iran will bring an end to violenc

US Woman Accused Of Luring Partner With Massage Before Killing Him

Strouble and Lambert had known each other since 2020 and shared two children.