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Gerrymandering: Meaning, history, and usage in politics

While the word was coined in the U.S., it has been frequently used across the globe, including France and the U.K.

Kaakee Circus series review: Sans big names, this series is a slow burn comedy

The seven-episode Tamil web series Kaakee Circus is driven by strong performances by Tamil actor Munishkanth and Malayalams own Rajesh Madhavan

A third of our sales happen in non-metro cities, DailyObjects CEO says

The company started with smartphone cases and then went deeper into charging solutions, power banks, cables, and bags

Delimitation will turn out to be 'political demonetisation': Shashi Tharoor in Lok Sabha

Women's reservation, he said, is ready for harvest and can and should be implemented immediately based on existing parliamentary strength

Kerala elections: Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan slams Congress leaders public spat over CM candidate

Kozhikode MP warns a section of his Congress colleagues that dragging internal leadership disputes into the streets is damaging the partys reputa

YSRCP and TDP spar over Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour visit in SPSR Nellore district

YSRCP and TDP leaders trade barbs in separate press conferences after Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddys visit to Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour

Delimitation cannot be an excuse for domination | Siddaramaiah writes

Delimitation cannot be an excuse for domination | Siddaramaiah writes

Actor Allu Arjun moves Delhi High Court for protection of personality rights

Counsel refers to 'fake-call Pushpa' app; Justice Tushar Rao Gedela indicates that the court would pass an interim order in the Telugu actor favo

NIT Kurukshetra student ends life; fourth case in two months triggers protests

According to the Adarsh Police Station SHO, the deceased Diksha Dubey hailed from Bihar and was pursuing B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Da

Congress MPs urge Speaker to expunge Tejasvi Suryas remarks on Telangana; protest at Parliament

Lebanon reports Israeli acts of aggression in violation of ceasefire

Vijayawada Police Commissioner distributes summer kits to traffic police personnel

Vijayawada Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhara Babu distributes summer kits to traffic police personnel

Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks | The Hindu Editorial

Industrial accidents occur due to neglect of risks built up over time

Make-up tailored for Indian weather and skin? This new Chennai beauty brand has some answers

Chennai-based Svam Beauty, a new premium make-up brand, has high performance make-up formulated for Indian skin that aims to withstand heat, humi

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest

With a net worth of $92.6 billion, Mr. Adani surpassed Mr. Ambani, whose fortune stands at $90.8 billion, to become the richest person in India a

Telanganas highest temperature near 45C on April 16; 10 districts record above 44C

Jagtial records the highest of 44.4C

8 essential Mughal history books recommended by historians amid curriculum debate

Historians say Mughal empire historys 500-year impact endures in India, it cant be deleted; Prof. Naman Ahuja, V. Sriram and Sohail Hashmi pick r

Ricky Ponting Supports Players, Not Controls Them

Mumbai, April 17: Under the guidance of coach Ricky Ponting, the Punjab Kings have become a formidable force in the IPL. After reaching the final

Kangana Ranaut Praises PM Modi for Passing Long-Awaited Womens Reservation Bill

New Delhi, April 17: Following a heated debate in the Lok Sabha last Thursday, the notification for the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill has bee

Damodar Hari Chapekar: The Torchbearer of Indias First Armed Revolution

New Delhi, April 17: Damodar Hari Chapekar, a pivotal figure in Indias struggle for independence, was executed by the British on April 18, 1898.

PM Modi Celebrates Harivansh Narayan Singhs Third Term as Deputy Chairman

New Delhi, April 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his election as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for

Naidu orders 5000 temples in two years using Srivani funds and temple town development plans

CM Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to build 5,000 temples in two years using Srivani funds and prepare temple town plans

Trump Criticizes NYC Mayors Proposed Second Home Tax Amid Ongoing Tensions

Washington, April 17: Tensions are rising between U.S. President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Jorhan Mamdani over the proposed NYC second home

Caste Survey: 89,000 Child Labourers Exist in Telangana, Mostly from SC, ST

The survey report, which was made public recently said that of these 89,000 child labourers, 14 per cent belonged to SC Madigas and 11 per cent t

Womens Reservation Act: Ensuring Men Dont Control Politics from Behind the Scenes, Says Sarita Agarwal

Hyderabad, April 17: BJP leader Dr. Sarita Agarwal expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Womens Reservation Act, calling it

PM Modi Congratulates Harivansh Narayan Singh on His Re-Election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi, April 17: Harivansh Narayan Singh has been re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratu

Pakistan link to Noida protests confirmed: 2 Pak-based X accounts spread fake death claims to trigger labour violence, blames police

Pakistan Noida protest link: Noida Police have identified two social media accounts on X, operated from Pakistan via VPNs, for allegedly inciting

SC declines relief to Congress leader Pawan Khera, asks him to seek bail in Assam

The Supreme Court has declined to grant protection to Congress leader Pawan Khera. He sought this protection until April 20 regarding allegations

Am I A Terrorist? Another Court Setback For Congress' Pawan Khera

Pawan Khera News: Am I A Terrorist? Another Court Setback For Congress' Pawan Khera

Top Gun 3: Tom Cruise to reunite with producer Jerry Bruckheimer for the actioner, confirm makers

The film is a follow-up to Cruises Top Gun: Maverick and has been in the works for some years now with the co-writer of Maverick Ehren Kruger hir

How a Rs 20 electricity bill payment by an SBI customer led to the bank paying Rs 2.2 lakh in compensation

A State Bank of India customer was defrauded of 1.99 lakh after attempting a 20 electricity bill payment. The National Consumer Disputes Redressa

Stalin, Rahul Gandhi unlikely to share stage for election campaign in T.N.: R.S. Bharathi

Mr. Bharati said Mr. Stalins campaign schedule had already been fixed

Gautam Adani Surpasses Mukesh Ambani to Become Asias Richest Person

New Delhi, April 17: Indian billionaire industrialist and chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, has officially become Asias richest individu

Adani Overtakes Ambani To Become Asias Richest

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Tycoon Gautam Adani has overtaken fellow Gujarat business czar Mukesh Ambani to become Asias richest person, as a sustained ra

Indias Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to Visit Sri Lanka for Two Days

New Delhi, April 17: Indias Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is set to embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka. This visit will take place on April

House extends surveillance powers until April 30 after late-night revolt sinks GOP plan

Lawmakers scrambled back to the Capitol as Democrats blasted the process, with many members flipping through pages of the bill on the floor as vo

CM Yogi Listens to Public Grievances in Gorakhpur, Promises Swift Solutions

Gorakhpur, April 17: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with citizens during the Janata Darshan event at Gorakhnath Temple for the

Shashi Tharoor Criticizes Delimitation Bill as Political Demonetization

New Delhi, April 17: In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor targeted the central government over the Delimitation Bill,

Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment

The last formal assessment of the Venezuelan economy by the IMF was in 2004, and Caracas cleared its World Bank tab in 2007

SC Asks Cong Leader Pawan Khera To Move Assam Court For Anticipatory Bail

SC refuses to protect Cong's Pawan Khera, asks him to move Assam court for pre-arrest bail in case connected to allegations against Assam's CM's

20 Officers Appointed As Executive Magistrates In Reasi District

JAMMU, Apr 17: The Government has appointed 20 officers as Executive Magistrates in Reasi district under Section 14(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik S

Actor who worked with Naseeruddin Shahs wife turned to farming but ended up with Rs 2 crore debt

Rajesh Kumar has shared that he is gradually recovering from the Rs 2 crore debt he incurred after his farming venture failed during the pandemic

Akshara Singhs Latest Song Dahejwa Kasai Highlights the Harsh Reality of Dowry Demands

Mumbai, April 17: Bhojpuri cinema is undergoing significant transformations over time. The industry is now producing more female-oriented films t

Opposition Congratulates Harivansh on Re-election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi, April 17: Renowned journalist Harivansh Narayan Singh has been re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. On Friday, he was

OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive equity stake: Report

The commitments reported by The Information on Thursday exceed OpenAIs earlier reported agreement with the chipmaker

No One Will Be Spared: D Fadnavis Seeks Central Agency Probe In TCS Case

The controversy stems from allegations that several women employees at the TCS BPO office in Nashik were subjected to sexual exploitation and coe

Kerala elections: Kozhikode DCC general secretary Nijesh Aravind quits, cites sidelining in party

Nijesh Aravind submits resignation to KPCC claiming he was deliberately excluded from poll campaign responsibilities

Delimitation: T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagendran defends exercise, targets DMK

He [M.K. Stalin] opposes everything and has focused only on family interests, Mr. Nagenthran said

Meet the man from Kozhikode who grew a bamboo forest

How Damodaran Mukkam, a former landscaper, planted a bamboo forest on the banks of the Iruvazhanji river

WebQoof Recap: Misinformation Around Noida Workers' Protest, West Bengal Polls

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we fact-checked this week!

Womens Reservation Bill: A Visionary Step by the Government, Says IIT Patna Director

Patna, April 17: The Director of IIT Patna, T.N. Singh, praised the Womens Reservation Bill during an interview with a news agency, calling it a

Novus Loyalty zooms on bagging Rs 88 crore contract from Central Bank of India

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Novus Loyalty is currently trading at Rs. 185.70, up by 5.75 points or 3.20% from its previous closing of Rs. 1

Fluctuations in Precious Metals Amid Mixed Signals from Global Markets

Mumbai, April 17: On the last trading day of the week, fluctuations were observed in precious metals, including gold and silver, amid mixed signa

Arshdeeps Early Wickets Shifted the Match in Punjab Kings Favor: Dale Steyn

Mumbai, April 17: In an exciting IPL 2026 match held at Wankhede Stadium, Punjab Kings triumphed over Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Fast bowle

World Heritage Day: The Importance of Preserving Our Heritage

New Delhi, April 17: April 18 is not just a date; it marks World Heritage Day, celebrated annually to connect people with their roots and highlig

Humerus: Old vs. new

Aditya Infotech climbs on executing JV agreement with Orient Cables

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Aditya Infotech is currently trading at Rs. 2207.30, up by 107.35 points or 5.11% from its previous closing of

How can Govt. move amendments to womens quota law before notifying principal Act: Opposition in Lok Sabha

An official has earlier explained that bringing the law into force was essential as its proposed amendment will not have come into effect without

Om Power Transmission debuts at 3% premium on BSE

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Om Power Transmission has debuted at Rs 181.10 on the BSE, up by 6.10 points or 3.49% from its issue price of R

Angel One surges on reporting 83% rise in Q4 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Angel One is currently trading at Rs. 299.15, up by 6.75 points or 2.31% from its previous closing of Rs. 292.4

How community-led environmental initiatives are making a change in Ernakulam

Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, we look at collectives in Ernakulam that are driving change through sustained, grassroots action

Swelect Energy gains on commissioning newly erected 110/33 KV Pooling Sub Station in Tamil Nadu

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Swelect Energy Systems is currently trading at Rs. 648.15, up by 8.20 points or 1.28% from its previous closing

Pakistan starts preparing for next round of U.S.-Iran talks: officials

The U.S. and Iran held rare direct talks in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending their conflict, but the talks ended early Sunday (April 12,

Kolte-Patil Developers zooms on reporting 13% growth in Q4FY26 sales value

Mumbai, April 17 (Udaipur Kiran): Kolte-Patil Developers is currently trading at Rs. 387.85, up by 41.70 points or 12.05% from its previous closi

Hero Splendor Tops Two-Wheeler Sales in March

New Delhi, April 17, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Hero Splendor has once again emerged as Indias best-selling two-wheeler in March 2026, recording total

Minor girl found dead in Madanapalle; police investigate circumstances, abetment

A 17-year-old girl found dead in Madanapalle town of Annamayya district; police probe abetment

Balanced SRH Face Resurgent CSK in Key Mid-Table Battle

Using clever variations in the middle overs, Husain also returned with four wickets as Rajasthan were bowled out for 159 while chasing 216.

U.S. cloud dominance a risk to European security: Report

National security systems in 23 of the 28 countries studied seem to rely on US tech, researchers found after looking at EU member states and Brit

PM Modi speaks in Rajya Sabha | Womens Reservation Bill | Delimitation Bill | Parliament LIVE

Delivery part-time and telephone consultation part-time jobs

Delivery part-time and telephone consultation part-time jobs are typical types of part-time jobs that have relatively low entry barriers and can

West Bengal polls highlight stark wealth gap: Crorepatis vs 500 candidate

Bhooth Bangla Review: Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan Reunite for a Nothingburger

It's a horror-comedy that doesn't land as horror or comedy or even as a vaguely passable time at the movies.

Former Meta contractor Sama to lay off more than 1,000 workers in Kenya

More than 1,000 workers in Kenya are facing layoffs after Meta ended its contract with the company Sama

'Must finally have peace!': Trump hopes Hezbollah acts nicely during Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

'Everything Is Scripted': TCS Case Accused's Family's Conspiracy Charge

Seven employees of the TCS' BPO unit in Nashik have been arrested after they were accused of sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion.

Yashs Ravana Take Sparks Debate: Fascinating, Layered, Yet Controversial

Yash explained that his approach goes beyond the conventional depiction of Ravana as a one-dimensional villain.

All 8 Onboard Helicopter Killed In Crash In Indonesia

The Airbus H130 helicopter lost contact on Thursday morning five minutes after taking off from a plantation area in Melawi, Mohammad Syafii, the

IMF Warns Iran War Could Have Severe Human Impact Far Beyond Middle East

Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could suffer the most -- outside the region, a

Thousands hit streets in Imphal in torch rally over childrens killing, clash with forces

Thousands carrying torches began the rally around 7 p.m. on Thursday (April 16, 2026) at Singjamei, demanding the immediate arrest of those respo

Punjab Partners With IIT Ropar To Use AI For Real Time Crime Tracking

The initiative aims to support ongoing anti-crime campaigns like 'Gangstran Te Vaar' and the anti-drug drive 'Yudh Nashiyan Virudh'.

Became playboy after 1st breakup: Amravati sex scandal mastermind Ayaan's confession stuns cops, police reveal how he targeted victims using cafes and trips

Amravati sex scandal: The key accused in the Amravati sex scandal, Ayaan Ahmed, casually told investigators that he became a playboy after his fi

Income Tax raids rock poll bound West Bengal

The raids triggered not only sharp political reactions from the Trinamool Congress but party workers gathered near the sites where the raids were

Bengaluru Stadium Canteen Staff Sold Over 180 IPL Tickets Illegally, Arrested

The tickets were for the high-demand IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held on April 15.

Singer Karthik Krishna Jayaram wins music contest dedicated to Lata Mangeshkar

Organised by the Raipur-based Swarnim Dharohar Lata Foundation, the national-level competition had participants from over 20 States

Gautam Adani Overtakes Mukesh Ambani to Become Asia's Richest Person

The development comes as Adani's net worth witnessed a surge, helping him move ahead of Ambani in the global wealth rankings

NGT seeks pre-1950 maps of Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar from Telangana govt

Modi, Kharge Congratulate Harivansh On Being Elected As Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

NEW DELHI, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third t

Karnataka Govt To Strictly Implement The Paid Menstrual Leave Policy

Karnataka govt will strictly implement the paid menstrual leave policy--equivalent to one day per month, or 12 days per year--across all sectors

Filmnagar: School Helper Arrested for Beating Class VI Student Over Extra Egg

The father said he lodged the complaint seeking strict action against the school helper.

Border villages in WB's Murshidabad caught in whirlpool of infiltration politics, identity fears

Illegal immigration from Bangladesh dominates politics in Murshidabad's border areas. Parties debate infiltration, identity cards, and demographi