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Mr. Ponmudi’s son Gowtham Sigamani has been fielded in Tirukoilur Assembly constituency, which elected Mr. Ponmondi in the 2021 elections. Vinod Gandhi, the son of Mr. Gandhi, is contesting from the Ranipet constituency

Polling for all the 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu is scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 23, 2026

The ruling DMK, led by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and the Opposition AIADMK, led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami, remain the major players. But NTK leader Seeman and actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay threaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami has been helming the National Democratic Alliance. He has more than once proved who is calling the shots in the alliance

The notification was issued under relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

The court had held that the mere grant of spectrum under a licence did not mean a complete transfer of a finite natural resource from the Union government to a TSP

TVK chief urged people to vote for Mr. Premkumar under the ‘Television’ symbol; Mr. Vijay announced his support for an independent candidate after his party’s candidate’s nomination was rejected.

CPI leader characterises the RSS-BJP combine as seeking to impose “a monolithic, medieval socio-political order” on a country defined by its diversity

The constituency houses a significant number of salt pans, employing hundreds of labourers. However, a higher proportion of labourers do not use safety gears, which include shoes and glasses, while working in the salt pans.

This time, the revision has taken around 89 lakh voters off the list, the number corresponding to roughly 11.6 per cent of the electorate.

The Election Commission has asked officers to ensure that the candidate buttons are clearly visible and not covered with tape, glue or any other material.

Man cannot evade duty to maintain child citing wife's income: Uttarakhand HC

Government of India press release: Prime Minister congratulates Mr. Rumen Radev for victory in the parliamentary electio...

A total of 5,73,43,291 electors are expected to exercise their franchise

The draft electoral roll for Tamil Nadu after the Special Intensive Revision was released on December 19, 2025

Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Himalayan shrine, decorated with 15 quintals of flowers, according to officials

Across Andhra Pradesh, a government initiative is building women-led millet enterprises that link farms, kitchens and local markets into viable livelihoods

The CMO said emergency workers have recovered several charred body parts from in and around the blast site. The district authorities will send them for DNA profiling to identify the victims. Two accident victims discharged after treatment

"For a developing country like India, which relies on the West Asian region for a significant share of its energy requirements, disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not distant events, they are stark realities with direct implications for our security and economic stability," says Mr. Singh

Forensic experts examining the blast site. Union Minister says more clarity is expected after detailed analysis

The Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba carried out an attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on this day last year, killing 26 innocent people, mostly tourists from across India

Court stays Kerala government order on the grounds that the State did not have the power to issue such a direction, a lawyer associated with the case said

Tourists pay tributes at the Pahalgam attack memorial, with locals standing guard; the hill station is once again teeming with visitors, hotels are offering rebates on tariffs, and taxi operators are providing free rides for an hour on April 22

The court said, according to the probe, members of the present organised crime syndicate were actively operating a crime syndicate from even inside jail

Ashok Gehlot said while the Enforcement Directorate had attached assets in 2019, 2021 and 2024, the process for ensuring the repayment of investors’ money still remains unclear

The terror attack also led to a review of the security grid in the Union Territory. Young officers were inducted into the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the J&K Police and they trained alongside the Greyhounds and the Para (Special Forces)

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Date: The Class 12 board examinations for 2026 were conducted from February 17 to April 10. Following the exams, the board has been engaged in the evaluation and result compilation process.

CBSE Class 12th Board Results Live Updates: The Class 12 board examinations for 2026 were conducted from February 17 to April 10. Following the exams, the board has been engaged in the evaluation and result compilation process.

PM Modi honors Pahalgam terror attack victims and vows India will never bow to terror

The party alleged the local administration and police had acted on the "behest of the Mamata Banerjee-led government", and denied necessary permissions for the visit.

Nitin Gadkari urges India to aim for 100 percent ethanol blending to reduce oil import dependence.

An El Niño event, a weather glitch, could appear in the second half of the monsoon season and reduce rainfall around July, the peak month for summer planting

PM Modi is hated by Pakistani leadership for Uri surgical strikes, Op Balakot and Op Sindoor. His doctrine is: Ghar main ghus ke marenge

Police say tensions had been building, with Prerana allegedly upset over Kiran ignoring her and refusing to marry.

Assembly election LIVE updates: Addressing a rally in support of the DMK-led alliance, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge triggered a row by initially referring to Prime Minister Modi as a "terrorist who does not believe in equality."

The CRPF and personnel from Jammu and Kashmir Police, under the leadership of 4 Para, had surrounded and eliminated the three terrorists.

The Indian negotiating team, led by Additional Secretary Darpan Jain, met US negotiators led by Assistant US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch to begin talks.

The three-member panel led by Justice Aravind Kumar will send its report to Lok Sabha, saying no further proceedings are needed.

Bengaluru faces an unusually hot April with temperatures 4°C above normal, while Karnataka experiences widespread heatwave conditions expected to persist

In the past week, campaigning in the two states had centered around the Constitution Amendment Bill.

Five people are currently in critical care, two are admitted to the ward, and 17 others sustained minor injuries in the incident.

Over 6,000 Telangana buses will strike Wednesday due to unmet employee demands. A committee will review issues, while unions warn of escalating protests.

Police arrested bus driver Rohit Kumar after a crash in Ramnagar killed 21 people. Investigations into the cause, including a potential tyre burst, are ongoing.

Reacting to International Monetary Fund data, he noted that a GDP base revision and a weaker rupee pushed India’s size below $4 trillion

The protest follows failed talks with the government over key demands, including a merger with the state government, pay revision, and improved benefits.

Part-truths create the sort of over-confidence that often leads people to delude themselves. Tales about compounding, blue chips or market winners that don’t offer the full picture can let investors down worse than outright falsehoods. Examples abound.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP has apologised to a US bankruptcy court after admitting that a filing in ongoing insolvency proceedings contained inaccurate citations generated by artificial intelligence (AI) tools.In a letter to Chief Judge Martin Glenn of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the law firm said that an emergency motion filed earlier in the matter of In re Prince Global Holdings Limited contained “inaccurate citations and other errors.”The firm acknowledged

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday quashed the order framing charges against four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case [Rajendra Chaudhary & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.]A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak pronounced the order on appeals filed by the accused against a September 2025 order of a special court framing charges against them.Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Shyam Chandak The appeal also questioned the manner in whi

Five of the seven diverse organic compounds confirmed by the six-wheeled rover in rock that formed in a dried lakebed near the planet's equator ‌had never previously been identified on Mars, the researchers said

Fatal accident in Nallajerla mandal of West Godavari district; police launch investigation

The Chief Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families, assuring them that the nation stands in solidarity with them in this hour of remembrance

The opposition party also called for a reset of the government's foreign policy but said Prime Minister Modi will most certainly not do it

Ternus will take over as chief executive in September for Tim Cook, who turned Apple into a USD 4 trillion tech colossus during his 15-year run after the death of co-founder Steve Jobs.

Visitors, along with tour operators and drivers, gathered at the high-altitude pass to offer prayers and observe a moment of silence in memory of those killed

Prime Minister extended his heartfelt wishes to pilgrims, describing Kedarnath Dham and the Char Dham Yatra as a divine celebration of faith, unity, and rich traditions

On the eve of the first anniversary of the attack, the Indian Army also recalled Operation Sindoor and issued a strong message against terrorism

The rapper also shared glimpses of their life together, revealing that thecouple enjoys watching documentaries and films during their downtime.

According to Iranian state media IRNA, citing diplomatic sources, no delegation from Iran has been dispatched to Islamabad “so far,” dismissing recent reports

Vance, expected to lead U.S. negotiators if talks continue, called off a trip to Pakistan, a U.S. official said

Government of India press release: Vice President inaugurates 75th Year Celebrations of Pujya Dr. Basavalinga Pattadevar...

As Tamil Nadu sticks to its pattern of alternating power and West Bengal leans towards continuity, both elections will gauge how far the BJP can expand—and where it may stall.

Government of India press release: EPFO Regional Office Madurai To Host Grievance Camps Across Six Districts

Activists lament that even as tribal communities rise in protest against mining projects warning of severe impacts on their lives, the government, has announced a new railway project for mining

ED will exercise complete dominance over State powers if police were mandated to register FIRs based on every other informatiion shared by the central agency, the State contends in its review plea

On the first anniversary of the dastardly attack, Rahul Gandhi paid his heartfelt tributes to all the brave hearts who were killed

Vasavan says meeting involving Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Devaswoms, which organise the festival, along with the district administration and officials concerned, will be held on Thursday, as permitted by Kerala High Court

The company will also look at bringing its vertically integrated energy solution business to the country at an appropriate time, Tesla chief for APAC region Isabel Fan told reporters in Mumbai

The owner and staff of the homestay, where the woman stayed, have been arrested; homestay owner has been taken into custody for allegedly withholding assistance and attempting to cover up the crime

As many as 2,180 URLs have been blocked or taken down by social media platforms

"She has been summoned in connection with an ongoing investigation into a housing fraud case.” an ED official said

State Police Chief to hold high-level meeting with police, Revenue, Fire and Rescue Services departments, and Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation officials in Thrissur after visiting accident site

Justice Karia, a former partner at a leading law firm, represented Meta in several cases before his elevation as a judge

Data are now beginning to accumulate, revealing the slowdown in the Indian economy brought on by the crisis in West Asia. The latest is the Index of Eight Core Industries. The data for March, the first month since the war broke out, show that these eight key industrial sectors together contracted by 0.4% over their level in March last year. This was the worst performance in 19 months but was not unexpected.

Among the six bodies identified, autopsy has been carried out and the bodies have been handed over to the relatives, officials said.

Tamil Nadu’s 234 constituencies will go to polls on April 23 to elect its 17th State Assembly. We explain, using graphics, everything you need to know about the candidates and voter demographics in the State

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 1.29% higher at $99.75 per barrel in futures trade

CBSE Class 12th Board Results Live Updates: The Class 12 board examinations for 2026 were conducted from February 17 to April 10. Following the exams, the board has been engaged in the evaluation and result compilation process.

The BJP has urged the poll body to take immediate and strict action against Mallikarjun Kharge over his controversial remarks, calling it a serious breach of election norms and submitted a detailed complaint.

America's own Secretary of State has publicly conceded that its most powerful financial weapon may be obsolete within five years.

West Bengal will have a two-phase poll on April 23 and 29. Counting is scheduled for May 4.

The directive, said sources, follows a detailed assessment of the political and organisational situation on the ground.

Rajnath Singh hailed the Indian forces for Operation Sindoor during his address in Germany, while also issuing a stern warning for Pakistan.

The confrontation took place in Worli during a rally linked to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, where the woman called out the disruption caused by the march.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said British citizen Sachin Dev Duggal is a resident of London and chairman of Swiss company nHoldings SA

The woman was found lying inside the house with preliminary inquiry suggesting that she was strangled.

Prerana allegedly called Kiran to her house, tied him up after blindfolding him under the pretext of a “foreign-style proposal,” and killed him.

"India will neither ever forget their sacrifice and the anguish of their families, nor will it ever forgive the perpetrators of this cowardly act," Rahul said.

The deceased has been identified as Saurabh Kumar, the son of Mahesh Yadav, a resident of Amas in the Gaya district.

Officials said the toll was feared to rise as several unidentified body parts were found at the scene of the blaze at Mundathicode in the Thrissur district

Exports expanded across more than 120 markets, supported by policy measures like RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes

Kerala, Tamil Nadu trail youthful states as capex scheme uptake remains uneven across demographics

Too many job seekers chasing too few employers can create recession-like conditions in the labour market even without a GDP growth slump. Pin the problem on the monopsonic power of employers. It gets in the way of labour mobility and keeps wages down.

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The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea alleging misuse of official machinery by P Umanath, Secretary to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, during the Model Code of Conduct.A Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice Arul Murugan held that the claims were vague and unsupported by evidence.CJ SA Dharmadhikari and Justice Arul MuruganThe petition, filed by Advocate A Mohandoss, alleged that Umanath continued to exercise administrative influence and communicate with district c

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has told the Delhi High Court that Kashmiri separatist Yasin Malik was in contact with top leaders of Pakistan, including its Prime Minister and President, and used those contacts to propagate secession of Kashmir from India. On Malik’s arguments about several Indian Prime Ministers engaging him to resolve the Kashmir, the NIA said that the same do not have any bearing on the terror case against Malik and do not absolve him of his crimes.“It is manife

Justice Tejas Karia of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recused from hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) petition seeking contempt of court action against Arvind Kejriwal, several leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and journalist Ravish Kumar for publishing videos of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's court proceedings in the excise policy case.The matter came up before a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia when the latter chose to recuse himsel

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Even as the DMK and the AIADMK square off at the State level, a fierce battle is brewing in the western belt between V. Senthil Balaji and S.P. Velumani, two “strongmen” with a take-no-prisoners style.

Former head of the AIADMK IT wing speaks about the gap between the DMK and AIADMK, actor Vijay’s entry into politics, and the shifting dynamics of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

Election staff have been deployed at the centre to complete all formalities and ensure smooth distribution of polling materials to respective booths under tight security arrangements

Cummins has recovered from a stress reaction in his lower back, and is expected to return for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday

6 GW solar manufacturing unit and hybrid power project to boost jobs and position North Andhra as a clean energy hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to further cement the close relationship between the two countries by elevating cooperation in various fields, including those considered to be strategic in nature

In the wake of the massive tragedy that claimed 14 lives in Thrissur, the officials connected with the Thrissur Pooram festival have left it to the government to decide on the fireworks associated with the festival

The administration had put up heavy barricades and barbed wire to prevent the BJP rally from heading toward the Congress office.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking

"The region is at a critical turning point between war and peace, and the top priority is to prevent any return to conflict."

A 45-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning during heavy rain accompanied by thunder in Raichur district on Tuesday night.

The outreach follows the successful conduct of Sadhana Saptah 2026 - National Learning Week, held from April 2 to 10, which saw widespread participation from government officials through the iGOT Karmayogi platform

Lady Gaga appears in the film and has also recorded a track titled 'Runway' with Doechii for the soundtrack.

Malik has also stepped away from other promotional commitments related to his upcoming album Konnakol, including scheduled fan interactions and meet-and-greet events.

Police act on embassy complaint; two remanded as probe reveals alleged attempt to suppress incident

If reports are to be believed, SRK and director Atlee are likely to reunite for Jawan 2.

The production team has officially announced that the shoot for Peddi will be wrapped up in six days.

The four were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code for murder and criminal conspiracy, and also under the stringent Unlawful (Activities) Prevention Act (UAPA).

According to British maritime security firm Vanguard Tech, the vessel was sailing under a Liberian flag and "had been informed it had permission to transit the Strait of Hormuz"

IRS officers daughter strangled in Delhi parents were at gym exservant suspect

Why a BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh has been threatening an IPS officer

According to a preliminary investigation, police suspect that the woman may have been sexually assaulted before being strangled to death, allegedly with a mobile phone charging cable.

Thick plumes of black smoke were seen billowing from the factory premises as firefighters battled the flames.

PM Modi welcomed devotees as the Kedarnath Temple opened, emphasizing the significance of this moment and the Chardham yatra as a celebration of faith and unity. He expressed gratitude to those involved in these developments while inviting pilgrims to enjoy a blessed journey to Kedarnath.

The Kedarnath Temple opened for devotees on Wednesday, starting the Kedarnath segment of the Char Dham Yatra 2026, following traditional rituals amid tight security. The pilgrimage began on April 19 with the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples. Badrinath Temple is set to open on April 23.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for New Delhi, anticipating temperatures around 43°C on Wednesday and heatwave conditions persisting until April 24. The capital will experience maximum temperatures between 42°C and 44°C, driven by clear skies and hot winds.

A student, Saurabh Kumar, allegedly committed suicide in Patna while preparing for the JEE exam. His cousins discovered him after returning from coaching classes. A suicide note revealed that he felt overwhelmed by academic pressure and specified no one else was responsible for his death.

Marking one year since the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, Major Aimson Inpiu recounted Operation Sindoor’s intense LoC combat, saying Indian fire forced Pakistani troops to hide, as soldiers sought revenge.

Kharge called PM Modi “terrorist” at a Tamil Nadu poll event, later clarified he meant Modi “terrorises” opponents via agencies, as the BJP condemned the remark, demanded an apology, filed an EC complaint alleging MCC violation.

A court has framed charges against Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others under MCOCA, paving the way for trial in a 2021 Delhi Police case involving an alleged interstate crime syndicate linked to extortion, arms trafficking, and contract killings.

Romania’s government has been thrown into turmoil after the top ruling party withdrew its support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, whose own bloc is now rallying to salvage his control of the four-way coalition.

The girl was playing in front of her family’s rented room when the stray dogs attacked her and dragged her away to a nearby field

In the meeting, Mr. Kumar asked all members of the legislature to work with dedication and resolve to support the comprehensive development of Bihar, in line with the core mantra of ‘Development with Justice’

NTK’s T. Sathyadevi, Puthiya Tamilagam’s A. Sethuraman, and TVK’s R. Nirmalkumar are adding to the otherwise straight fight between V.V. Rajan Chellappa of the AIADMK and Kiruthiga Thangapandi of the DMK

Mamata Banerjee alleges ‘selective’ targeting of Trinamool workers as part of preventive arrests. The EC and the State police take down over 11,000 social media posts

The BJP achieved its aim of leading Bihar after a long waiting game

Chief Justice’s Bench dismisses a batch of nine writ petitions filed by DMK Rajya Sabha member R. Girirajan for registering money laundering cases against them

The petitioner approached the apex court contending that the High Court had not passed directions ensuring investigation, evidence preservation and institutional safeguards

At least two houses were damaged, and farmers reported significant losses. Power supply was disrupted for hours after trees snapped lines and toppled electric poles. Winds wreaked havoc along the Kuttampuzha–Pooyamkutty stretch

In the event of a UDF defeat or a hung Assembly, the IUML is likely to keep its options open. While it has been a steadfast ally of the Congress in Kerala for decades, its historical willingness to engage with the Left reflects a pragmatic approach to power-sharing and political survival

In a statement, the Election Commission said, "It has been observed that there is an unusual spurt in sale of liquor". in West Bengal

The Election Commission of India detained 106 individuals with criminal records in West Bengal ahead of state assembly elections to ensure a violence-free polling process.

Government of India press release: World Earth Day 2026: Celebrating ‘Our Power, Our Planet’

Three police officers openly admitted to tendering “false evidence” under oath before the magistrate in the murder case

The meeting was held between Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the West Asia, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations

A seven-km-long torch rally was brought out from Mayai Lambi to Keishamthong in Imphal West district on April 20, night, but the participants turned violent and clashed with the security forces, says police officer

Tremors were felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even Meghalaya but no casualty or damage has been reported so far

RSS trying to rule Tamil Nadu by proxy, says Rahul Gandhi in a campaign rally in Kanniyakumari

Even before polling, 733 seats, the majority of them held by the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been decided uncontested after the withdrawal of nominations

Addressing the people of Tamil Nadu as his own, Vijay said he entered politics to repay their love and support, calling it a debt of gratitude.

Campaign activity on the ground remains steady, even as engagement with I-PAC's top leadership appears to have thinned since the raids.

JEE Main Cut-Off 2026: The Scheduled Tribe (ST) category has seen one of the more significant jumps, with the cut-off increasing from 47.9026465 to 52.0174712.

In previous elections, the BJP finishing second reflected its growing presence, while the seat has also seen shifting competition between the LDF and the UDF.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: With just two days to go for polls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, the battle has intensified. Mamata Banerjee slammed PM Modi over his ‘jhalmuri break’, calling it a 'drama', while Piyush Goyal termed the DMK and Congress “family-run private limited companies.”

Twin shutdowns were called by two different organisations over a suspected militant attack on April 7 and April 18 in Manipur.

A bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, killed 21 and injured over 50 when the overloaded vehicle plunged 100 feet down a hillside.

Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours

India’s exposure to global supply-chain risk urgently needs to be reduced. Battery storage is an arena heavily dominated by China, which is no stranger to the use of export curbs for geopolitical ends. Thankfully, options are emerging that seem ripe for a policy push.

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition against grant of of Z+ VVIP security cover to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its leaders including chief Mohan Bhagwat [Lalan Kishor Singh v. Union Of India].A division bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Anil S Kilor said that it was “motivated petition” and an abuse of the process of law.The PIL filed by one Lalan Kishor Singh relied on Supreme Court’s decision t

Siddharth Seshan, a private equity and venture capital specialist and former Partner at Samvād: Partners, has been appointed General Counsel at ZETWERK, as the manufacturing platform gears up for a potential IPO.Seshan succeeds John Thaliath, who spent four years building the company's legal function before stepping down for personal reasons. It is believed that Thaliath will spend another month before exiting the company. During his time, Thaliath served as an advisor to ZETWERK's Board and Fou

The Madras High Court on Monday stayed proceedings against BJP leader K Annamalai in a criminal case over his remarks on freedom fighter Muthuramalingam Thevar [K Annamalai Vs Piyush].Justice Nirmal Kumar passed the order on a plea filed by Annamalai challenging a Salem court's order taking cognisance of a private complaint filed against the BJP leader. Justice M Nirmal KumarThe case arose from speech by Annamalai in which he referred to a 1956 incident at the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple. He

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Ternus is a strong believer in AI and reorganized the hardware engineering division this month to operate with a new AI platform designed to help with product development and improving device quality, according to people with knowledge of the matter

"We never think about shipping a technology," Ternus, 50, said in a recent interview about AI with tech review site Tom's Guide. "We always think ‌about how can we leverage technology to ship amazing products."

In a weather update for the SRH and DC IPL match at Uppal stadium, the Telangana Weatherman in a post on ‘X’, said there were chances of rain during afternoon to evening, however after 8 pm and 9 pm weather looks mostly fine

Two powerful alliances - the Secular Progressive Alliance led by DMK and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK are pitted against each other, promising a tough contest

Trump emphasised that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a core objective

The film’s first glimpse will be unveiled on May 20 of this year to celebrate Tarak’s birthday.

“Not every show needs to feel like an event,” Aaroosh Kohli says. “Some shows just need to feel like home.”

Following information, an excise team led by Excise Superintendent J Jeevan Kiran seized 361 premium liquor bottles hidden in a house in Hastinapuram on Tuesday

The White House dismissed domestic and international criticism regarding the administration's aggressive posturing and use of economic leverage

According to a Deadline report, as per sources, the company's deal with Netflix is yet to conclude; however, Higher Ground plans to remain independent and not pursue a studio pack after it expires.

The United States and India have been engaged in protracted trade negotiations aimed at reducing tariffs and expanding bilateral trade

In a televised statement, Charles said his mother had shaped the world around her, and touched the lives of countless people

Ternus has been with Apple for the past quarter century, including the past five years overseeing the engineering underlying the iPhone, iPad and Mac

Trump said the US was "winning" and that Iran's military capabilities had been significantly reduced

Government of India press release: 'With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility': Vice President to Civil Servants at th...

Police efforts underway to identify and trace the driver of the offending vehicle

At least five people were killed in explosion at facility preparing materials for Thiruvambady wing for Thrissur Pooram; unconfirmed reports suggest around 40 people may have been inside the unit

BJP wants to hijack the entire election: Congress MP K.C. Venugopal

Services on the main line were delayed by 15-20 minutes during the morning peak hours and are likely to be delayed in the evening hours as well

A member of the Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority has said that while provisions introduced through the KSP portal in March 2023 allowed transfers on specific grounds such as spouse cases and ex-servicemen categories, many personnel under the general category have been left out.

The Andhra Pradesh IGP of the Anti-Corruption Bureau was presented the medal by the Chief Justice of India at the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture in New Delhi

The normal maximum temperature for Bengaluru during the months of March, April, and May are 33.4°C, 34.1°C, and 33.1°C, respectively. However, in the last decade, on several occasions, above normal temperature has been recorded during these three months

The senior BJP leader also promised that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) would be implemented in the State if the party came to power

The DCRE Inspector, identified as Srinivas, has levelled serious allegations about misuse of power by IPS officers while SP Kashinath has written to the DGP highlighting his concerns

Arvind Kejriwal praises the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and M. K. Stalin for their strong support, welfare policies, and governance in Tamil Nadu, saying they have brought significant relief to the poor and middle class. He highlights Stalin’s role in defending democracy and federalism at the national level, criticizes the Bharatiya Janata Party and its alliance with All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and warns that a BJP-led government could reverse the state’s progress.

Employees of certain Telangana government departments can be transferred between May 1 and 31. Detailed guidelines issued.

They sparkle briefly and vanish. Only electricity gives sustained light. That electricity is the DMK-led alliance. Its path is permanent, according to Dravidar Kazhagam president K. Veeramani. He says actor-politician Vijay seems to have applied the ‘work from home’ philosophy to politics

Sensex settled at 79,273.33 and Nifty ended at 24,576.60

Karnataka moves towards a new ‘Alcohol in Beverage’ (AIB) policy with respect to excise taxation

CBSE Marking Scheme: CBSE has indicated that the need for post-result verification may reduce significantly, as digital evaluation lowers the chances of totalling and calculation errors.

It cannot be the most difficult thing to arrange a campaign meeting with both Stalin and Gandhi in attendance. The fact that it has not been done gives rise to doubt.

According to police, the Thar was being driven by a man named Rajshekhar Mishra. A case has now been registered against him, and the vehicle has been seized.

Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity demand growth of 849 terawatt hours.

CIC asks LIC to share available information as policyholder claims 'never took' disputed loans

Amit Shah also promised an "infiltrator-free Bengal" once the BJP is voted to power in the state.

Chandrababu Naidu questioned claims by Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin that the opposition had "defeated" the delimitation-linked proposal.

The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front has been in power in Kerala since 2016. The LDF secured 99 seats in 2021 to win a second consecutive term.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Abhishek Banerjee slammed the BJP for “failing” on promises, saying Lakshmir Bhandar will continue in West Bengal. Mallikarjun Kharge hailed the delimitation bill’s defeat, accusing BJP of a “dangerous game.”

Exports of frozen fish, squid, cuttlefish, dried items, and live products showed positive momentum, while chilled products declined

The reduced availability of fuel ⁠blending components is occurring at the same time refiners are reducing low-sulphur fuel oil production for marine fuel because of crude shortages, which is supporting spot premiums for the residual fuel used to power ships

Airspace closures were previously enacted during the 1999 Kargil conflict and the 2019 Pulwama crisis

The plan can only be put into action when there are clear signs of de-escalation, Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez said on the sidelines of Singapore Maritime Week

Record solar and wind growth drives historic shift in the world’s top electricity consuming centres, says Ember

If the ceasefire fails the rally would be reversed and then some, because investors would have to price in a war that is resistant to peacemaking.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union government on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 (NIA Act) [Mohammed Mubarak AI Versus Union Of India And Ors.]. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the issues raised in the plea involved questions of wide national importance concerning the powers exercised by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).“If NIA doesn’t have power to register F

The following is a snapshot of the important orders passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“Code”) during the period between February 1, 2026 and February 15, 2026.For ease of reference, the orders have been categorized and dealt with in the following categories i.e., Pre-Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”), CIRP stage, Post-CIRP stage, and Miscellaneous stage.Pre-admission stage1. In Religare Finvest

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the probe by Uttar Pradesh Police into an alleged hate crime against a Muslim cleric in Noida after noting that key penal provisions had not been added to the First Information Report (FIR) [Kazeem Ahmad Sherwani vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors.]. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta pulled up the State during the hearing and questioned the conduct of the investigating officer for not adding hate crime related provisions despite earlier o

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed a State government order imposing 'dry days' in areas within 5 kilometres of the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026 [James v State of Kerala & ors].A Vacation Bench of Justice S Manu observed that the State's order was issued without any authority of law and could not be justified.The Court noted that Section 135C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 (prohibition of liquor sale duri

A plea has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking contempt of court action against Arvind Kejriwal, several leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and journalist Ravish Kumar for publishing videos of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's court proceedings in the excise policy case.The petition by advocate Vaibhav Singh has taken objection to video recordings of court proceedings wherein Kejriwal argued his plea seeking recusal of Justice Sharma.The videos were published on social media.Apart from

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was aware of the limits of judicial review in religious matters and that there was no need for extensive arguments against it.A Constitution Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant along with Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made the observation during the hearing of a reference cas

Following the resounding success of its inaugural edition last year, LawStrings Management is set to launch Season 2 of the M3M presents LawStrings Pickleball Premier League (LPPL), a pioneering initiative that continues to redefine engagement within the legal fraternity.This season marks a significant milestone with the introduction of India’s first-ever pickleball auction exclusively for lawyers, bringing an innovative format to the legal sporting ecosystem, with team selections carried out th

After receiving the approval from NCLT, Chandigarh, Mensa Brand Technologies Pte. Ltd. has made a reverse merger into Mensa Brand Technologies Private Limited (operating as BRND.ME), and re-domiciled from Singapore to India.Anagram Partners advised the Mensa Group on this reverse merger and re-domiciliation.The transaction team was led by Simone Reis (Partner) and Rajesh Simhan (Partner), and comprised Rishabh Bhargava (Principal), Anand Unnikrishnan (Principal), Shwetank Chaubey (Partner),

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by DMK Rajya Sabha MP R Girirajan seeking a direction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to probe BJP leader Nainar Nagendran in a cash-for-votes case [Girirajan v. State of Tamil Nadu].A Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadikari and Justice Arul Murugan passed the verdict.A copy of the judgment is yet to be made available. Girirajan had alleged that the ED failed to act under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He termed the

Sarla Garments LLP has secured a construction term loan of ₹1,370 crore from State Bank of India.Luthra and Luthra Law Offices India advised SBI on sanctioning the loan. The Firm was involved in drafting and finalizing the transaction and security documents.The transaction was led by Rachit Verma (Managing Associate), with support from Naina Sharma (Associate), working under the guidance of Sharad Joshi (Partner).Sarla Garments is primarily engaged in the textile business and by virtue of the su

The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant … Continue reading "UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 21 April 2026" The post UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 21 April 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam P

Encircled by Central forces seeking regime change, Mamata Banerjee is fighting hard on all fronts. If voter anger over the SIR experience drives consolidation of support, she could still win a fourth term.

Under the new structure, the local quota for all direct recruitment posts has been increased to 95% at all levels, up from 80% at the district level and 70% at the zonal level earlier.

As many of the injured are in critical condition, the death toll is likely to rise

The Committee, led by senior officials, will submit recommendations within four weeks to address TGSRTC staff concerns.

Some are completely unfamiliar, some remind you of home, but all of them taste just a little more intense, a little more real.

A US naval ship enforcing the blockade of ships going to Iranian ports fired at the cargo ship when it reportedly failed to heed calls to stop.

In his notice, the MP from Alappuzha termed PM Modi's criticism of the Opposition as an "unethical and blatant abuse of power," stating that imputing motives to Opposition MPs accounts for breach of privilege

Assam Advocate General Devajit Lon Saikia opposed granting any relief to Khera, submitting that this is not a simple defamation case, as the matter involves the forgery of documents and title deeds

According to the complaint lodged by the victim’s brother, the incident is believed to have taken place between 7.30 pm on April 18 and 4 pm on April 19

According to the order, the restrictions will come into effect from "Polling day minus two" onward and remain in place through polling day, with the aim of preventing intimidation, unlawful mobilisation, and any disruption to the electoral process.As per the guidelines, no motorcycle rallies will be allowed from two days before polling

Analysts expect the next round of negotiations, due in Islamabad, will focus increasingly not on Iran's missiles or regional proxies but on uranium enrichment limits and how to handle Iran’s leverage over the Strait

Jagan alleged drop in GST and sales tax growth points to the "lower purchasing power and consequently lower demand"

Naidu questioned claims by Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin that the opposition had "defeated" the delimitation-linked proposal

As of now, total collections continue to outperform previous benchmarks.

Several key issues including delimitation and the ongoing process of disbursal of Rythu Bharosa funds were expected to come up for discussion

Chung Dong-young told South Korea's parliament last month that North Korea was suspected of operating a uranium enrichment site -- a key step in making a nuclear bomb -- in the northwestern Kusong region

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Gazette notification: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

RTC JAC says talks with government and TGSRTC failed. For their part, the TGSRTC management and the Telangana government sought four weeks’ time for a four-member committee comprising top bureaucrats to examine demands and grievances

The notification was issued under relevant sections of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Counsel for tantri says the right to enter a temple should be in sync with practices followed there

Tourists are paying tributes at the memorial, with locals standing guard; the hill station is once again teeming with visitors, hotels are offering rebates on tariffs, and taxi operators are providing free rides for an hour on April 22

India has been holding consultations with partner countries in Africa as the plans for the IAFS have been underway for some time

This predominantly agrarian segment, known for the famed Gingee Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been a stronghold of the DMK and the party had won the seat in nine out of 16 elections held so far.

Today’s Above the Fold episode, take a closer look at the tragic blast in Thrissur, Kerala. We begin with India’s outreach to West Asia, including a key visit to Saudi Arabia, followed by the end of campaigning ahead of the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly polls. In global news, Apple is set for a leadership change, and more.

Around 40 workers injured, several critical, as explosions rip through Mundathikode unit preparing Thiruvambady fireworks; drones deployed to assess the scale of the destruction and locate victims

The committee has been asked to submit a consolidated status report before the top court in four months

Weaving has been predominantly a house-hold occupation with many houses having an average of two powerlooms that produce cotton and polycotton saris.

Due to lower ​imports from the region, the share of OPEC’s oil in India’s overall imports declined to the lowest ever of 29%

As the global economy pivots to the AI era, we are evolving our all-weather portfolio, says Roshni Nadar Malhotra

Police said Prerna had been in a relationship with the man, Kiran, for over a year.

Admission requirements for foreign universities vary, with most needing sixty to seventy percent in Class twelve, and top universities requiring eighty to ninety percent.

The high-pitched campaign for the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections came to an end on Tuesday as issues ranging from food habits, cross-border infiltration and a uniform civil code to the contentiously revised electoral rolls dominated the discourse.

The mishap occurred in a shed where crackers were being prepared on behalf of a temple devaswom ahead of the upcoming Thrissur Pooram, which falls on April 26.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had earlier claimed that the BJP, if voted to power in the state, would “stop the consumption of fish and eggs.”

Assembly Elections 2026 highlights: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting “infiltrators”, encouraging dynastic politics, and supporting efforts to build a “Babri Masjid-modelled mosque” in the state.

On an average, more than 10,000 new PNG connections have been provided on a daily basis since March 15th.

The panel ruled that no prejudice was shown in the impugned orders which directed the petitioner, as complainant, to file evidence and appear for marking of documents.

As part of efforts to ease traffic congestion, the civic body had taken up development of a network of roads in the northern and southern parts of the city. Around 15 roads had been identified, of which 12 stretches covering about 8.2 km have been completed. For these projects, the corporation adopted the TDR mechanism to facilitate land acquisition.

The march will begin at the GHMC office and proceed through Domalguda to Indira Park, as part of the BJP’s campaign to project the Congress‑led alliance as opposed to women’s empowerment.

Severe heat in many mandals, even as thunderstorms are forecast in parts

Brent crude oil remained steady around $95 per barrel. However, uncertainty persists as Donald Trump signalled that the current ceasefire may not be extended, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a key pressure point.

Given the Iranians’ deep mistrust of the Americans, such warlike moves like an economic blockade and the seizing of an Iranian ship, however dubious its record, were akin to pouring oil on troubled waters

he company has recorded 25% growth in over the past 3 years, driven by rising demand for decentralised and renewable energy systems.

Congress MP Vivek Tankha, in a post on Facebook, said that the alleged letter had been widely circulated on April 15- 16 and was only officially declared fake on the evening of April 18: Reports

During a kabaddi match played between Dakshina Kannada and Vijayapura teams at the final of State-level Kabaddi tournament held in Tumakuru in October 2025, Dr G. Parameshwar entered into a bet with Deputy Commissioner Shubha Kalyan: Reports

TDP chief backs NDA, promises development and revival of state’s growth

Venkat Reddy cautioned the people that Telangana would go into a financial crisis if the BRS returned to power. “The 10-year-rule of the BRS had sent the state into huge indebtedness.”

“KCR had repeatedly been invited to the Assembly to offer suggestions as a senior leader”: Reports

“They are campaigning with CMs and other ministers from all the states where they are in power. However, in tough times, not a single BJP leader is seen. They are only to be seen during the polls”: Ms Banerjee

Harish Rao also thanked Revanth Reddy for “finally accepting that the Kaleshwaram project has not ‘collapsed’.

Jagadgirigutta is home to several well-known temples

Ex gratia is given only if the death occurs in a Gulf country.

Tourism minister Jupally Krishna Rao called it a proud moment for the state.

Parents said the revision came without dialogue. They went to meet the Principal on Tuesday morning, expecting clarity after an assurance that a board meeting would be convened following the April 17 protest.

Arundhati and her tenants had quarrelled and beat each other.

Acting on the directions of district SP Ajitha Vejendla, special teams led by ASP Deeksha conducted raids across lodges and suspected locations

Traffic from Masab Tank, NMDC and Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital towards Rethibowli and Nanalnagar will be diverted at PVNR Expressway Pillars 2 and 3 via Meraj Cafe.

Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly are scheduled to be held in two phases – on April 23 and 29, while the counting of votes will take place on May 4.

Rao accused KCR of distorting facts by blaming the Centre for denying power to farmers over demands to install meters on agricultural pumpsets.

The Byculla Police Station has arrested the three accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 118(2), 115(2), 324, 352, 351(2), and 3(5). One person is still absconding in the case, police said.

Political tensions heightened in West Bengal after a BJP protest outside Ekbalpore Police Station in Kolkata turned violent. BJP candidate Rakesh Singh led the demonstration, accusing the administration of bias. A lathi charge by police to disperse the crowd resulted in at least one severe injury.

The weather shifted abruptly after 4 p.m., when clear skies gave way to dense cloud cover, followed by thunder and gusty winds

The Superintendent of Police Shymala Devi has formed special teams to nab the culprits

Over the past few years, several airports have been inaugurated across second- and third-tier cities of Uttar Pradesh to boost regional connectivity. However, operations at a number of these have been discontinued within weeks of launch, prompting questions over planning, viability and the gap between infrastructure expansion and sustained services

After days of high temperature, the Chief Minister’s Office said in a tweet that weather patterns are likely to change in many parts of Maharashtra over the coming days

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’; he says women will ‘see through’ the BJP’s ‘optics’

While his supporters are at pains to highlight the circumstances that compelled him to switch to the DMK from the AIADMK, the ruling party workers are yet to embrace him in a big way. He is also facing criticism in his native Theni district for not bringing in big infrastructure projects

There have been signs of discord among the BJP’s top leadership in Rajasthan

Even though literacy rate in this constituency has gone up considerably over the years and the educationally qualified youth are leaving for other areas for employment, their parents are still languishing in beedi rolling industry

Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were acting as local handlers of foreign-based gangsters involved in drug trafficking and supply of illegal weapons, Mr. Yadav said

About a dozen premises in the city are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

Ground visits by The Hindu across Delhi revealed that despite laws meant to regulate the sale of corrosive substances, acid remains easily accessible without ID proof or any inquiry into the purpose of purchase.

During the violence on April 18, vehicles of security personnel were pelted with stones, petrol bombs hurled, leaving three personnel injured, a senior officer said. "Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection with the mob violence," says police

“The bus met with the accident on the hilly road while negotiating a blind curve near Kagort village in Ram Nagar area around 10 a.m.,” says the officials

Mr. Doval held meetings with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman and National Security Advisor Musaed Al-Aiban

Several houses were set on fire, BJP party offices were vandalised and vehicles damaged in a series of attacks over the past two days

Their study highlights how understanding nanoscale molecular behaviour can influence the design of next-generation functional materials

Kharat was arrested on March 18 after a 35-year-old woman filed a rape complaint at the Sarkarwada police station

Google has been pushing to make its ‌TPUs a viable alternative to ​Nvidia’s dominant GPUs

Seven people died and several were injured when a bus rolled down a hill in Udhampur district.

New Delhi/Riyadh, April 20 (IANS) India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on Sunday, engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi leadership to strengthen bilateral relations, enhance energy coop

The victim a resident of Para, sustained injuries to his neck but survived due to his helmet strap, which prevented the sharp string from cutting deeper.

A 12-member Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain will engage with US counterparts as both countries look to finalise the trade deal.

Shashi Ranjan Mishra after murdering his twin daughters called the police at 4:30 am to report the crime.

Hemant Soren and his wife, MLA Kalpana Soren, were eventually forced to return to Ranchi because of Modi’s “extended snack break and photo-ops”, the TMC said.

Kerala faces record electricity demand amid a heat wave, prompting efforts to avoid load-shedding as power consumption hits historic highs.

Communist Party of India (CPI) lawmaker P Sandosh Kumar on Sunday alleged that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s televised address to the nation a day ago violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), which is currently in force across five regions

A report reveals 18% of 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly candidates face criminal charges, while 25% are wealthy, raising concerns over electoral reforms.

The Supreme Court ruled highway safety is part of the right to life, mandating the State to prevent avoidable fatalities and improve road conditions.

Congress president Kharge announced unity among opposition parties to counter BJP's attempts to alter democracy, urging voters to support the DMK-led alliance.

The review of India-South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to gather pace after both sides appointed chief negotiators.

A firecracker factory explosion in Tamil Nadu killed 23 workers and injured several others, prompting condolences from officials and ongoing investigations.

The chiefs of all CAPF met in Kolkata to review the security situation and deployment of personnel ahead of the two-phase assembly polls in West Bengal

The flight, which departed Hyderabad at around 3.30 pm, was scheduled to land in Hubballi at about 4.30 pm but was unable to do so due to unfavourable weather

Talks with Narendra Modi are expected to focus on semiconductors, defence, green energy and trade, including the CEPA pact

A key recommendation within the roadmap was the creation of a unified, GIS-enabled National Industrial Land Bank

US President Trump’s Russian oil waiver may have been granted under the duress of petrol prices running above $1 per litre in America. As every barrel counts, what we await is a return to oil and gas supplies flowing freely out of the Gulf via Hormuz.

Valuedrive Technologies Private Limited, dba Spinny, has raised approximately $340 million across its Series F and its Series G fundraises.The Series F round was led by Accel Leaders Fund and WestBridge, with participation from Elevation Capital, Think Investments, and Tiger Global. The Series G round was led by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC (FMR) and Accel Leaders Fund. Both fundraising rounds were structured as a combination of primary and secondary transactions.Argus Partners

A larger bench of the Bombay High Court will decide whether the Goods and Service Tax department can validly issue a single consolidated show‑cause notice (SCN) clubbing multiple financial years under Sections 73 and 74 of the CGST Act, 2017 [Rollmet LLP v UOI Ors. and connected petitions].A division bench of Justices GS Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe referred the issue to a 3-judge bench on April 17 while hearing a batch of petitions led by Rollmet LLP and several other assessees from sectors such as

Dhanush isn’t new to scepticism--and not losing sleep over it either. His upcoming film Kara, set for a worldwide release on April 30, 2026, has been in the spotlight not just for its content but for its title

The CJI expressed displeasure that almost everyday, the matters related to SIR in West Bengal were being mentioned before it

Heartfelt birthday wishes to Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu Garu, leader of the Telugu Desam Party and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Revanth wrote in his message.

The image appears to show an Israeli soldier using a sledgehammer to strike the head of a statue of a crucified Jesus that had fallen off of a cross.

Suresh Selvarajan, who previously worked on Animal and Om Shanti Om, serves as production designer, while music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab.

The flight, which departed Hyderabad at around 3.30 pm, was scheduled to land in Hubballi at about 4.30 pm but was unable to do so due to unfavourable weather

The Chief Minister will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the development works of the Kaleshwaram temple

According to the official press release, UNIFIL has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

In "Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom", scheduled to release on Monday, the all-rounder tells author Mohammad Haand Jafar that both India and Australia extended such offers, which he declined

Iran's military vowed to respond after a US destroyer on Sunday fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade.

Government of India press release: India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution

Government of India press release: Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia

Government of India press release: NITI Aayog launches seventh edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly”

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RSS trying to rule Tamil Nadu by proxy, says Rahul Gandhi in a campaign rally in Kanniyakumari

Conversations with a cross-section of voters in Madurai and its surroundings reveal a clear age divide in the political landscape

Amid piercing screams, mangled metal and entangled bodies, hope seemed to fade with each passing moment, survivors said

Days ahead of polling for the first phase on April 23, the BJP leader alleges that law and order has collapsed in the State and that corruption and the ‘syndicate raj’ have weakened administrative structures, hindering development

One year on, after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians and shook Kashmir’s tourism industry, the Valley is once again showing signs of revival

Being the last Assembly segment of Tamil Nadu, Killiyoor has been a Congress stronghold. Party veterans, including Marshal Nesamony and Ponnappa Nadar, were elected from the constituency.

As hustings draw nearer, DMK is leveraging the sex scandal to dash the hopes of AIADMK, which is highlighting stagnant development in the constituency to get back at its opponent. Residents, however, point out that the promises being made by contestants, regardless of parties, are the same old ones

Bapatla sets up district-level safety committee for adventure tourism; Information and Public Relations and Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy launches paramotor and jet ski rides at Chirala

Officials from the Pykara and Parsons Valley ranges estimated that the fire could have affected more than 150 hectares of forest area, but added that a more accurate figure could be revealed only once the fires were fully extinguished

When reporters in Mysuru asked Mr Siddaramaiah about his ‘confidential exchange’ with the Prime Minister, he revealed that Mr. Modi asked him what was his stand on women’s reservation

P.V. Anvar, Kerala State convener of Trinamool Congress, says resolution passed to reposition unit as ‘a secular, democratic, and socialist political outfit’ aligned with politics of Congress and UDF, and will ‘oppose Pinarayism and fascism’

Representatives of the British defence industry are scheduled to meet General Chauhan to progress talks on greater defence co-production between the two countries

K. Rajan says ‘such shrinkages’ have been detected in two of the 178 houses constructed for landslide survivors

AWS shared that SHI India has provisioned offerings such as Amazon SageMaker

Thanda Ram, an employee at the plant, was one among 24 people killed in the blast on April 14.

There is a gap between what Pakistan seeks from its Gulf partners and their willingness to offer it.

Sources said the pause primarily affects I-PAC's associate-level workforce deployed across constituencies. These are staff typically engaged in booth-level management and voter outreach

The Pachpadra refinery in Balotra district is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the government of Rajasthan.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant warned the petitioner, noting that a similar plea had been filed earlier by him which had already been rejected by the court.

A mob, carrying sticks and sharp-edged weapons, intercepted the vehicle carrying Abhijit Nath and Nilotpal Das, and killed them

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis vowed to build up such pressure on the Opposition that they would be compelled to support the quota bill

Kejriwal appeared virtually before the judge via video conferencing as he urged her to take on record his rejoinder to the written submissions filed by the CBI.

Located in Assam’s Kamrup district, Jalukbari constituency has been held by Himanta Sharma since 2001.

The report stated that “sector-level ordering in FY26 (16 schemes awarded) was weaker than FY25 (45 schemes awarded) due to temporary bandwidth constraints, not a structural demand slowdown”

The BEDF has been under limelight ever since it hiked the mandatory contract registration fee by more than 100 per cent last year

A robust federal democracy depends on balanced inter-se sharing of economic and political power across the country. If India’s electoral map is redrawn without wide acceptance, it could prove riskier for the republic than redrawers may expect.

Justice Subhash Vidyarthi of Allahabad High Court on Monday recused from hearing the petition seeking criminal proceedings against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly holding a passport of the United Kingdom.Justice Vidyarthi had last week dictated an order directing the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Gandhi. However, the Court later withheld the order, stating that it needed to consider whether Gandhi should be heard before issuing such a direction to the p

The Madras High Court on Monday issued notice on a plea alleging discrepancies in an election affidavit filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tamilisai Soundararajan, a candidate in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, 2026 [Goutam Siva Vs Election Commission of India].The plea has been filed by a voter who has raised concerns about alleged discrepancies noticed with respect to Soundararajan's disclosed income. A Bench of Chief Justice SA Dharmadikari and Arul Murugan sought res

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Kanji Patel’s monumental anthology gathers 365 poems translated from 126 Adivasi languages and written by 350 poets to reveal a worldview in which forest is body, language is milk, and hunger is inherited.

Rs 10,900 crore scheme replacing FAME-II to promote adoption of electric vehicles. Provides demand incentives for e-2 wheelers, e-3 wheelers, e-ambulances, e-trucks, and supports EV charging infrastructure deployment.

Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.

Opens up India's Exclusive Economic Zone for commercial mining of offshore minerals. Establishes a framework for granting licences and leases for offshore mineral exploration and production.

Amended the MMDR Act to allow private sector participation in exploration of critical and strategic minerals including lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. Introduced auction of exploration licences for deep-seated minerals.

Rs 19,744 crore mission to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Targets 5 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, reducing fossil fuel dependence.

Amendments to strengthen the regulatory framework for power distribution, promote renewable energy, and enable delicensing of distribution for increased competition. Introduces provisions for payment security mechanism.

Universal household electrification scheme to provide electricity connections to all willing un-electrified households in rural and urban areas. Achieved near-universal household electrification by March 2019.

Provides free LPG connections to women from Below Poverty Line households to replace unclean cooking fuels. Over 10 crore connections released, significantly reducing indoor air pollution and health risks for rural women.

Part of NAPCC, targeting 20 GW of solar capacity by 2022 (later revised to 100 GW). Introduced feed-in tariffs, viability gap funding, and RPO mechanisms to promote grid-connected solar power.

Launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change with a target of 20 GW solar power by 2022 (later revised upward to 100 GW). Catalysed India's solar energy revolution through VGF subsidies, RPOs, and competitive bidding.

Landmark agreement enabling civil nuclear cooperation between India and the United States, ending India's nuclear isolation. Allowed India access to civilian nuclear technology and fuel from the global market.

India's first comprehensive climate policy framework comprising eight national missions including Solar, Energy Efficiency, Water, Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Habitat, and Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change.

India's comprehensive climate change strategy with eight National Missions: Solar, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining Himalayan Ecosystem, Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, and Strategic Knowledge.

Comprehensive legislation consolidating laws relating to generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. Introduced open access, delicensed generation, created regulatory commissions, and laid groundwork for power sector reform.