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Why is a woman being judged by how she cooks and how she strings flowers?

Relief from Stress, Constipation, and Back Pain: The Benefits of Kurmasana

New Delhi, April 26: In todays fast-paced world, people are increasingly facing issues like stress, anxiety, back pain, constipation, and fatigue

Records Galore On Day 2 Of Junior National Competition

Army's Asian junior silver medalist Nitin Gupta set a new benchmark in men's U20 5,000m race walk and became the first Indian race walker

White House correspondents dinner shooting: A look at previous assassination attempts on President Donald Trump

The White House correspondents dinner shooting was not the first time that the U.S. President Donald Trump found himself at the centre of a secur

Bihar Police Capture Notorious Criminal Tinku Yadav in Shootout

New Delhi, April 26: In a significant operation, Bihar police have intensified their efforts to combat crime. During a shootout in the Roh police

NCB Seizes 11 Crore Worth Heroin in Manipur, Three Traffickers Arrested

474 soap cases of heroin recovered from concealed vehicle cavity in Churachandpur; probe on to trace cross-border network

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters to battle raging wildfires in the north

The fires threaten residential districts of Otsuchi on the Pacific Coast; the area consumed by the fires reached 1,373 hectares (3,393 acres) as

Bhabanipur: Mamata's political refuge, BJP's psychological battleground in Bengal's prestige war

Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee's stronghold, faces a crucial election against Suvendu Adhikari. This contest is seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandig

ED Raids Kolkata Businesses Linked to Sona Pappu Syndicate

Kolkata, April 26: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted significant raids in Kolkata on Sunday as part of the investigation into the Sona P

The killing firecracker factories ofSivakasi

Deaths due to firecracker unit blasts in the Sivakasi region have become a periodic occurrence, especially during summer. The recent incident, in

Charminar Express halted in Telangana after smoke emanates from coach, no injuries

The Charminar Express experienced a halt at Aler Railway Station on April 25th. Smoke and sparks were observed from a coach's wheel due to brake

Meta engineer compares India and London property markets as 6 crore Wembley house sparks debate on pricing gap

An Indian software engineer's post comparing a London house price to Indian property costs has gone viral. The Wembley property, costing around 6

Showdown in Bhabanipur: Chaos erupts as Mamata Banerjee, Suvendu Adhikari hold rival rallies 100 metres apart

West Bengal Elections: Tensions flared in Bhabanipur as TMC and BJP workers clashed after Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of disrupting her rally wit

Raghu Rai (1942-2026) | A thousand photographs and a million words

Rais story is intricately linked with that of India. Without either, the story would be incomplete

Delhi Police Arrest Thief with Stolen Cylinder and Mobile Phones

New Delhi, April 26: The staff at the Palam Village police station in the southwest district has successfully apprehended a thief named Sushil Ku

White House Press Dinner Shooting Linked To Iran War? What Trump Said

Donald Trump was evacuated from an annual dinner of the White House Correspondents' Association after gunshots were heard at the venue.

Athletes Set Record With Marathon On World's Highest Active Volcano

The difficult conditions, including low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures and isolation, made the event both physically and logistically chall

NEET UG 2026 Hall Ticket Release Postponed, To Be Available From April 27 At 10 AM

NEET UG Admit Card Release Date: The NTA shared the revised release date and time in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and advised candidates to use

Ladakh LG Approves New Emblem, Flag, Logo For Fire & Rescue Service

LEH, Apr 26: To strengthen institutional identity and enhance professionalism, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Sunday approved the offic

Gujarat Records Massive 92% Drop In Malaria Cases Over Last Decade

Gandhinagar, April 25 (IANS) Gujarat has recorded a decline of around 92 per cent in malaria cases over the past 10 years, the state Health Depar

Iran executes man over membership of jihadist group, armed rebellion

Iran carried out an execution on Sunday. Amer Ramesh was convicted of belonging to the Jaish al-Adl group. He was also found guilty of attacking

PM Modi Urges Citizens to Participate in the 2027 Census for National Success

New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to collectively ensure the success of the 2027 Census. He emphasized tha

Goa Board Class 10 Result 2026: Out Today At 5 PM, Direct Link Here

The board will announce the Class 10 results from its Manthan Conference Hall situated in Porvorim, Goa, today at 5 pm. Check direct link, offici

Punjab Police security cover of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh withdrawn

Punjab Police has reportedly withdrawn the security cover of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently joined the BJP along with six other AAP

Goa Board Class 10 Result 2026: How To Check Marksheet On DigiLocker

Goa Board Result 2026: Students will be able to download their scorecards from April 28 onwards, using their school login details.

PM Modi Celebrates Flamingo City in Latest Mann Ki Baat Episode

New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the conservation of flamingos and their natural habitat during the 133rd episode of

Mann Ki Baat: Historic milestone | PM Modi on fast breeder reactor at Kalpakkam achieving criticality

In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said Indian scientists are advancing the civil nuclear programme and their efforts

'I told them Im sick': Man wins Rs 30,000 after KSRTC conductor denied him a seat and failed to drop him at his designated stop

Keralas state-run KSRTC has been ordered to pay Rs 30,000 by the Malappuram District Consumer Commission for denying a seat to an ailing passenge

Gunfire panic at White House dinner revives memories of Ronald Reagan-era attack at Washington Hilton

Panic erupted at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner. Gunshots were reported, causing Secret Service agents to sec

Punjab Police security cover of MP Harbhajan Singh withdrawn

CHANDIGARH, Apr 26: The Punjab Police is learnt to have withdrawn the security cover of Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, one of the seven lawmaker

ED conducts raids in Kolkata in connection with financial fraud linked to fugitive

The searches are part of an ongoing investigation into financial irregularities and suspected links with absconding accused Sona Pappu, says the

India Achieves Major Milestone In Wind Energy; Capacity Now 56 Gigawatts: PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: India has achieved a major milestone in wind energy, with the countrys wind energy generation capacity exceeding 56 gigawatts,

EC to hold coordination meeting in Kolkata ahead of second phase of Bengal polls

A crucial meeting is scheduled in Kolkata on Sunday. Election officials, police, and central forces will gather to review preparations for the se

Self-Enumeration for Census 2027 Launched in Telangana

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla inaugurates process online; citizens urged to participate for accurate population data

CISF Seizes 31 Lakh Foreign Currency at Hyderabad Airport

According to officials, the CISFs CIW team intercepted an international departure passenger travelling to Kuala Lumpur after observing suspicious

Prime Minister Modi Highlights Diversity in Music at Beating Retreat Ceremony

New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 133rd episode of the Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. He discussed the Beating Ret

Leaked Documents Claim US Lab Studied UFOs, Linked To Disappearance Of Scientists

Jeremy Corbell's film suggests the leaked Los Alamos documents could be relevant to the broader mystery, though no official connection has been c

Mercury likely to touch 44 degrees Celsiusin Delhi; IMD issues alert for heatwave-like conditions

The weather department has forecast partly cloudy sky with an orange alert for heatwave-like conditions at isolated places by the evening

India following diversified strategy to boost exports to China, cut import dependence: Official

India is pursuing a multi-pronged approach to boost its exports to China. The nation is focusing on building its own industrial capabilities and

CAT Urges Government to Formulate Strong National E-Commerce Policy for Small Traders

New Delhi, April 26: The Confederation of All India Traders (CAT) has raised concerns regarding the potential risks to Indias traditional retail

Zurich-Bound Swiss Plane Aborts Take off at Delhi Airport

Smoke was observed from the port side of one of the landing gears of the A330 aircraft that was operating the flight LX147 to Zurich

DIG calls for heightened vigilance, robust security grid along IB in J-K's Kathua

Jammu DIG Shridhar Patil emphasized strict vigilance along the Kathua border. He urged officers to maintain heightened alertness to thwart anti-n

Zurich-bound Swiss plane aborts take-off at Delhi airport

In a detailed statement, an airline spokesperson said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board and six passengers are undergoing medic

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Tragic Knife Attack in Ballia Claims Lives of Woman and Mother-in-Law

Ballia, April 26: A tragic incident unfolded in the village of Bachhaipur, located in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh, where a man fatally a

US-Iran war: Trump says Tehran presented new offers 10 minutes after he cancelled US team's trip

President Donald Trump has rejected a new peace proposal from Iran. He stated the offer was not good enough. Trump emphasized that Iran will not

Who is Cole Tomas Allen, suspect in White House dinner shooting?

A New Chapter in Security and Service: CM Yogi Inspects Graduation Parade of 60,244 Police Recruits

Lucknow, April 26: A historic and grand event unfolded at the Police Parade Ground in Lucknow on Sunday, marking the graduation ceremony of 60,24

Naga Chaitanya Eyes North Market With Vrushakarma?

According to sources, the actor is planning aggressive promotions beyond the Telugu states. Naga Chaitanya will spend time in Mumbai and Delhi to

Rare 2000-Year-Old Copper Plate Discovered in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur, April 26: A remarkable discovery has been made in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, where a rare copper plate weighing over 3 kilograms has been

China launches Pakistani satellite

China successfully launched Pakistan's PRSC-EO3 satellite on Saturday night. This marks the fourth Pakistani satellite China has put into orbit s

Not democracy but TMC's reign of terror: Rahul Gandhi condems killing of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee

Rahul Gandhi and the West Bengal Congress have strongly condemned the alleged murder of Congress worker Debdeep Chatterjee. They claim TMC-affili

PM Modi Highlights Civil Nuclear Programs Role in Nation Building

New Delhi, April 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 133rd episode of the Mann Ki Baat program on Sunday. He discussed the significant

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; deal provides Indian exporters 100% duty-free access

The FTA between the two countries is one of the fastest-negotiated trade agreements that India has entered into, with negotiations being announce

CSK vs GT, IPL 2026: In-form Chennai Super Kings aim to continue surge against Gujarat Titans in key mid-table clash

In-form Chennai Super Kings take on Gujarat Titans in a crucial IPL 2026 clash as both teams aim to strengthen playoff hopes.

Hydrologist backs TUDA plan to revive Avilala tank on lines of Hyderabads Tank Bund

EFI founder Arun Krishnamurthys visit comes weeks after TUDA unveiled a plan to develop the 187.27-acre tank on the lines of Hyderabads Tank Bund

Punjab Government Withdraws Security from Harbhajan Singh Amid Political Turmoil

Jalandhar, April 26: The Punjab government has withdrawn security for former Indian cricket star and Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh. His personal

CJI bats for structured national registry of former judges willing to serve in ADR

Mediation, Lok Adalats, Arbitration, Conciliation: these are not the back door to justice. For millions of Indians, they are the only door, says

Thrissur pooram returned, but they didnt

Memories and loss overshadow celebrations for families of the Mundathikode victims

Trump Praises Secret Service After Shooter Incident Near White House Correspondents Dinner

Washington, April 26: President Donald Trump commended the swift action of Secret Service agents following a shooting incident near the White Hou

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Head master death case; one arrested

During the investigation, it was found that Pujari was mentally disturbed for a long time and was afraid of being pressured by some people to do

Russian strikes kill three, wound four in Ukraine

In the northeastern Ukraine border region of Sumy, one Russian drone attack killed two civilians, according to the head of Sumys regional militar

Shooting Incident at White House Correspondents Dinner: FBI Director Appeals for Witness Information

Washington, April 26: A shooting incident occurred during the White House Correspondents Dinner held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, resulting in

Charminar Express Halted at Aler Due to Brake Issue, Resumes Journey Safely

A SCR statement on Sunday said smoke and sparks were noticed from the wheel of the affected coach at around 1947 hours.

What we know about the Donald Trump press gala shooting

As details continue to emerge and investigations are underway, here is what we know about the shooting

Pakistan PM dials Iranian President, discusses evolving regional situation

During their warm and cordial conversation that lasted fifty minutes, the two leaders had a detailed exchange of views on the current regional si

IAF seeks indigenous drone swarm radar system to boost surveillance in contested zones

The Indian Air Force is seeking domestic industry, academia, and startups to develop collaborative drone-based surveillance radar systems under t

Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee

Sohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dham Yatr

70% of Indian goods to enter New Zealand duty-free under FTA: Piyush Goyal

India and New Zealand will sign a significant trade agreement on April 27. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and improve market access for

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal to meet exporters, industry associations on April 27

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will meet export councils and industry leaders on April 27. The meeting aims to boost India's outbound shipments.

Mercury likely to touch 44 deg C in Delhi; IMD issues alert for heatwave-like conditions

NEW DELHI, Apr 26: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 2.4 notches below the seasonal average, according to t

Weekly Horoscope: April 27 to May 3 Insights for All Zodiac Signs

Mumbai, April 26: This weeks horoscope, based on your zodiac sign, provides insights into your family life, financial situation, health, and work

DIG Calls For Heightened Vigilance, Robust Security Grid Along IB In J&Ks Kathua

JAMMU, Apr 26: Strategic sensitivity of border areas calls for strict vigilance and heightened alertness along the International Border in Jammu

Effective water quality monitoring mechanism under Jal Jeevan scheme yielding positive outcome,says U.P.

The government described it as a remarkable transformation in rural drinking water access under the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), convertin

Iran executes man linked to militant group, Tasnim reports

Iran has executed Amer Ramesh, a member of the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl. He was convicted of armed rebellion and involvement in bombings

First Calf in 25 Years, Linh Mai Makes Public Debut at Smithsonian National Zoo

First calf born in over 25 years at the zoo, Linh Mai begins public appearances at Elephant Trails exhibit amid recovery and rapid growth

Rahul Gandhi Condemns Murder of Congress Worker in Asansol, Calls for Justice

New Delhi, April 26: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has strongly criticized the murder of Congress worker Debdeep C

Atacamas pristine skies face light pollution risks despite cancellation of nearby energy project

Chile's Atacama Desert, a prime spot for stargazing, faces ongoing threats to its clear night skies. A proposed energy project near a major obser

Tejashwi Yadavs Bengal Rally Draws BJPs Criticism: No Benefit Claims Ram Kripal Yadav

Patna, April 26: Political parties are intensifying their campaigns for the second phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal. Leaders from B

How Wallace and Bates revolutionised natural history

On April 26, 1848, English naturalists Alfred Wallace and Henry Bates set sail for the Amazon from England. The expeditions that followed varied

US Fed set to hold rates steady again on cost hikes from Mideast war

The US central bank is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting next week, as energy prices stay high and supply ch

IPL 2026: KKR Aims for Redemption Against LSG in Head-to-Head Clash

Lucknow, April 26: The 38th match of IPL 2026 is set to take place on Sunday at 7:30 PM at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, featuring Lucknow Super Gia

Huge rush in Home Guard recruitment examination signals looming unemployment scenario in U.P., says Opposition

We are seeing visuals through social media of long lines outside examination centres, and bus stations are full with the presence of aspirants wh

Why I Am Afraid to Send My Sons to College: A Dalit Father Writes

My elder son scored 93% in Class X. I should be the happiest father in our neighbourhood. Instead, I cannot sleep.

Uttarakhand Class 12 Toppers: Geetika Pant, Sushila Mehndiratta Secure Rank 1, Aryan Takes Second Place

UK Board 12th Result 2026: Topper Geetika, daughter of a taxi driver, aspires to become an engineer and contribute to society.

Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by China

Tibetans living outside China are voting for their government-in-exile. This election holds great importance as they face a future without their

Swiss Air Flight's Engine Fails, Catches Fire During Takeoff In Delhi, 6 Injured

6 Injured As Swiss Air Flight's Engine Fails, Catches Fire At Delhi Airport

In Focus-Weekend | How AI could reshape the future of species w/ Adrian Woolfson

In this weekender episode, Divya Gandhi talks with author Adrian Woolfson about how AI could revolutionize evolution, creating new species and po

Voting underway for local body elections in Gujarat

The elections are being held for 15 municipal corporations, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot, 84 municipalities, 34 district panch