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Major Cache of Explosives Discovered in Chhattisgarhs Bijapur District

Raipur, April 17: In a significant anti-Maoist operation, security forces have uncovered a large cache of explosives hidden in the dense forests

BJP Criticizes Congress for Blocking Womens Reservation Bill

Jaipur, April 17: The President of the Rajasthan BJP, Madan Rathore, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party following a debate in the L

Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say th

From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins

Voters of Sholavandan constituency hopeful of reopening of Alanganallur sugar mill

Election Commission Suspends Three Booth-Level Officers in West Bengal Ahead of 2026 Elections

Kolkata, April 17: On Friday evening, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the suspension of three booth-level officers (BLOs) involv

Melur constituency voters expect protection of natural resources

Three arrested in Keesara land fraud case involving forged documents

Indias U-17 Womens Football Team Concludes Tour with Loss to Russia

New Delhi, April 17: Indias U-17 womens football team, preparing for the AFC U-17 Womens Asian Cup in China, ended their tour with a 3-0 defeat a

Telangana Takes Steps to Become an Aerospace Hub, Says Minister D. Sridhar Babu

Hyderabad, April 17: Telanganas Minister for Industries and Information Technology, D. Sridhar Babu, announced on Friday that the government is t

We know how to bring the debt under control, improve the finances of Tamil Nadu, and implement all the welfare schemes completely, says the AIADMK general secretary

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have als

BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Ame

UK and France Launch Joint Defensive Mission for Strait of Hormuz Security

New York, April 17: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Friday that the United Kingdom and France will jointly conduct a defensive missio

South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain;

Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar have been the standout captains so far: Vidyut | IPL Show 2026

In this episode of The Hindus IPL Show, KC Vijaya Kumar and former cricketer Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan break down why Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patida

Jabalpur Declared as Water Crisis Zone Amid Rising Temperatures

Mumbai, April 17: In response to severe heat and increasing complaints about water shortages, the Jabalpur district administration has declared t

Sharad Kelkar Discusses Heart Attack Scene in Tumse Tum Tak as a Wake-Up Call

Mumbai, April 17: Actor Sharad Kelkar is thrilled about the success of his show Tumse Tum Tak, which airs on Zee TV. Playing the character Aryava

Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roa

Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reserv

Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus

Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting

IPL 2026: Whats Going Wrong for Mumbai Indians? Five Key Reasons Behind Their Losing Streak

Mumbai, April 17: The start of IPL 2026 has not gone as expected for the Mumbai Indians (MI). Under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya, the team has

MSN Labs launches semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

West Bengal Residents Fed Up with Politics of Appeasement and Corruption: Rajasthan Chief Minister

Jaipur, April 17: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated on Friday that the people of West Bengal are fed up with the politics of appe

Disappointment for Women Advocating Their Rights: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 17: The Womens Reservation Bill faced a setback in the Lok Sabha on Friday. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the oppo

Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme

Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth

DMK gambles on new face amidst long-standing local grievances in Ottapidaram (reserved) constituency

100-day action plan to be implemented to eradicate ganja menace

Concerns Rise Over School Costs and Textbook Shortages in Pakistan

Islamabad, April 17: As the new academic year begins in Pakistan, families are scrambling to purchase textbooks due to rising education-related e

Heat Waves, Thundershowers Forecast for AP till April 21

Thunderstorms, lightning likely as temperatures cross 45C

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Missing Historic Opportunity on Womens Bill

New Delhi, April 17: On Friday, after the failure to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Ministe

Assam: Violent protest after detentions over encroachment; office vandalised, vehicles torched

Polavaram Families Seek Jobs, Pending Compensation

Lack of regular employment has added to their difficulties

Amit Shah rejects regional divide narrative in LS

HPS Ramanthapur Parents Launch Fee Strike Over 141% Hike; Demand Principals Removal

The protest continued at the campus through the day. Parent representatives said they would escalate the issue to the district fee regulatory com

Watch | Not womens quota, but anti-national act: Rahul Gandhi attacks Bill

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the Centre, calling the Constitution Amendment Bill a panic reaction aimed at redra

Centres approach on delimitation, womens quota Bills wrong: Farooq Abdullah

He said the way delimitation was done in J&K has left people even more worried

BJP should stop hiding behind armed forces, face debate: Rahul Gandhi

Rajasthan High Courts Landmark Ruling Grants Daughters-in-Law Equal Rights for Compassionate Appointments

Jaipur, April 17: The Rajasthan High Court has made a significant ruling regarding compassionate appointments, affirming that daughters-in-law po

Truce in effect as Trump says Israel prohibited from bombing Lebanon

Shortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local time, the Army told residents of the south many of whom had to flee their homes follo

Amit Shah Tears Into Cong, Its Allies As Bill to Amend Womens Quota Law Fails LS Test

The home minister also warned the Congress and other parties which opposed the bill that this insult to Nari Shakti will travel far and wide.

Shabbir Camped in New Delhi For Party Programmes

Shabbir Ali was the only leader from the undivided Nizamabad district to participate in the Chief Ministers programmes in New Delhi

Opposition Blamed for Failure of Womens Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, April 17: The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill could not be passed in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The government required a two-thirds

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

President Donald Trump announced the United States will collaborate with Iran to retrieve its enriched uranium. He stated the process will be lei

HC Judge hails NGO for rehabilitating people with mental illness in Madurai

Noida workers have 'long-endured exploitation', says SP leader as delegation denied meeting with protestors

Samajwadi Party leaders were stopped by police Friday while trying to meet protesting factory workers in Noida. Senior leader Mata Prasad Pandey

I-T Raids Didi's Nomination Proposer

Mr Shah is the vice chairman of the governing body of Bhawanipur Education Society College and a tax professional. He was present during the nomi

Defeat BJP to preserve Tamil identity, rights: D. Raja

Movement of Tiger Near Srisailam Shrine Triggers Panic

Big cat spotted near Sakshi Ganapati Temple, officials on alert

Indias biggest redevelopment project with 1 lakh crore investment set to take off in Mumbai

The Adani Group has been selected as the Construction & Development Agency (C&DA) through a tendering process

Schemes offering cash incentive to women takes centre stage is Bengal poll campaign

As the Bengal poll campaign has reached its peak, the contest is gathering pace between the Lakshmir Bhandar of the Trinamool Congress and the Ma

CM to Visit Nidadavole Today 'Swachh Andhra-Swarna Andhra' Programme

The CM is expected to conclude his tour and return to Amaravati by 4:45 pm

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

Australias most decorated living veteran has walked free on bail from a Sydney prison 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in

Pulkit Samrat and Neeraj Goyat Face Off at Glory Trailer Launch

Mumbai, April 17: Breaking the boundaries between reality and reel, actor Pulkit Samrat is set to step into the ring with the series Glory. On Fr

African proverb of the day: You cant climb a ladder with your hands in your pocket Lessons on hard work, growth and success

African Proverb of the Day: Ancient African wisdom emphasizes a powerful reminder that success is earned through consistent effort and determinat

33% reservation within 543 seats is the real win: Kamal Haasan after delimitation bill defeat

Women's Bill: Govt Falls Short of Numbers in Lok Sabha, First Time Faces Defeat Under Modi

These bills were interconnected with the Constitution amendment bill

Tiruppur aims to become an ESG-compliant cluster

Eight men arrested in Maharashtras Amravati sexual exploitation case

While an SIT has been formed by the government to probe the case, some politicians have attempted to give it communal colour by terming it love j

ECI rolls out Democracy Express in Darjeeling to drive voter awareness

The Election Commission of India organised a voter awareness campaign in North Bengal. The iconic Darjeeling toy train was used to encourage part

TCS case: pregnant Nida Khan to move court for anticipatory bail; police quiz her spouse

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says: TCS is a very serious incident; we are trying to get to the roots of it

Quote of the day by Robert Kiyosaki: A good leader is always looking for people smarter and. Leadership lessons from the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad

Robert Kiyosakis words challenge readers to rethink their approach to intelligence and success. In doing so, they offer a timeless lesson: true w

Tragic Road Accident in Valparai Claims Nine Lives

Mumbai, April 17: A tragic incident occurred on Friday in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, involving a group of tourists from Malappuram, Kerala. The accide

Man held with suspected MDMA, ecstasy pills in Kochi

He allegedly supplied narcotic substances to the youths who were arrested from a star hotel at Kadavanthra recently

Chinese Cinema Emerges as a Key Medium for Understanding China Globally

Beijing, April 17: The China Media Group (CMG) has launched a Film Culture Carnival in Ningbo, located in southeastern Chinas Zhejiang province.

Mild Earthquake Strikes Anakapalli, Causes No Damage

No damages or injuries have been reported

Civic Policy Forum studies schemes implemented in Coimbatore South constituency

Womens reservation Amendment Bill defeated in Lok Sabha

Amalaguda Villagers Seek Drinking Water Under Jal Jeevan Mission

The villagers depend on a natural spring on the lower slopes of their settlement for drinking water

Sri Lanka repatriates survivors of U.S. torpedo attack on Iranian ship

Sri Lanka has sent home 238 Iranian sailors, including 32 who survived a U.S. torpedo attack in the Indian Ocean

Hollywood freeze-out? Blake Lively may leave US amid Justin Baldoni lawsuit fallout

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly considering a move to the UK amidst Lively's ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Just

We always supported Womens Reservation Bill, we are against delimitation: Shashi Tharoor

National Human Rights Commission Issues Notice Over Allegations at TCS Nashik

Pune, April 17: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to TCS Nashik and the Maharashtra police regarding allegations of

173 years of Indian Railways: Journey from steam engines to high-speed future

Lalita Pawar: A Legendary Actress Who Captivated Indian Cinema for Seven Decades

Mumbai, April 17: Lalita Pawar is a name familiar to lovers of Hindi cinema. Whether portraying a menacing mother-in-law or the character Manthar

Dredging Corp signs over 2,000-crore fuel supply agreement with Indian Oil

The agreement is for a period of five years

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 110.45 feet

NBA postseason guide: Schedule, stories, betting odds, how to watch and more

The NBA playoff picture finalizes Friday with two crucial play-in games. Charlotte faces Orlando, and Golden State meets Phoenix. Winners secure

Two Officials Arrested in Purnia for Alleged Bribery of 40,000

Purnia, April 17: The Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau arrested two government employees on Friday for allegedly accepting a bribe of 40,000

Esha and Avinash Release Emotional Song Shukriya Celebrating Love and Tradition

Mumbai, April 17: The popular friendship between Esha and Avinash from Bigg Boss 18 has always captivated fans. Following their time on the show,

Assembly elections are between T.N. and Delhi teams: Udhayanidhi Stalin

Coal Ministry launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions

In the thirteen rounds of auctions thus far, a total of 135 coal mines have been auctioned off.

No supply restrictions, says Kerala State Electricity Board

This time the demand is high. But we have made all the arrangements for supply from central stations and purchases through power exchanges, says

College degrees: NIT engineer says job uses just 3% of degree, viral video sparks debate on skills vs education

A chemical engineering graduate from an NIT shared that her job utilizes only a small fraction of her academic knowledge, relying more on communi

Navneet Rana Criticizes Minority Commission Member Over Nashik TCS Incident

Amravati, April 17: BJP leader Navneet Rana expressed strong criticism on Friday regarding the alleged love jihad case at Nashik TCS. She targete

ANMI seeks faster roll-out of co-location in commodity markets, tighter action on dormant demat accounts

It has said that long-pending issues need faster regulatory intervention

Surat Metro Trials Begin, Promising a New Era for Urban Transport

Surat, April 17: Surat, known as the Diamond City, is now ready for its metro journey following Ahmedabad. Under the leadership of Chief Minister

Chennai Poll Canvas: Chengalpattu | Rapid growth, uneven development

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for

With PM and HM away, Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States step up campaign for party in West Bengal

Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Assam targeted the Trinamool govt. over decline of industries in the State, while U.P. CM criticised law and or

DelBene confronts RFK Jr. over AI-driven medicare decisions in explosive hearing clash