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Mahajan apologises after rally causes traffic s...
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan apologised after a BJP rally in Mu...
SC pulls up Mamata over ED probe
The Supreme Court criticised Mamata Banerjee over alleged interference...
ED raids rekindle Bitcoin probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided Bengaluru properties linked to Karn...
Lenskart row sparks Mumbai protest
A Lenskart store in Mumbai saw protests after BJP leader Nazia Elahi a...
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Iran seizes Gujarat-bound ship near Hormuz
Iran has detained two commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, including a cargo vessel headed for Gujarat’s Mundra Port, creating fresh concern over shipping safety in one of the world’s most sensitive sea routes. The India-bound ship was reportedly...
RBI partly rolls back rupee trade curbs
The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back emergency restrictions on rupee derivative trades after signs of stability returned to the cu...
India’s first private gold mine in AP
India is set to witness a major milestone in its mining sector with the launch of the Jonnagiri gold project in Andhra Pradesh next month. Locate...
Government clears gold import rules
The government has clarified and updated rules governing gold and silver imports, issuing a fresh notification that resolves administrative delay...
Rupee strengthens to 92.86 vs dollar
The Indian rupee opened stronger on Friday and continued to gain ground in early trade, rising to around 92.86 against the US dollar, as policy s...
technology
New ChatGPT Image tool impresses users
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Images 2.0, a new AI image-generation tool that is quickly becoming popular online. Users say the model cre...
YouTube adds new control to disable shorts
YouTube has rolled out a new setting that gives users the option to disable Shorts, its popular short-video feature. The change comes a...
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra gets controller
OnePlus is set to launch the Ace 6 Ultra smartphone in China on April 28, and the company is adding something speci...
iPhone 18 Pro leaks has big camera upgra...
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to bring one of its most significant camera upgrades in recent years, acco...
Apple boosts recycled material use
Apple has stepped up its environmental efforts, revealing that nearly one-third of materials used in its 2025 produ...
Amazon rolls out AI store in India
Amazon has launched a dedicated AI Store in India, aiming to make it easier for customers to discover and understan...
health
20 died as bus falls into gorge in Udhampur
At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus fell into a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district o...
China urges Iran to keep Hormuz open
China has urged Iran to ensure free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, saying stability in the key shipping lane is essential for ...
Syringe reuse triggers HIV outbreak in Pakistan hospital
A major investigation has found that at least 331 children were infected with HIV in Pakistan, with unsafe medical practices at a government hosp...
lifestyle
People names Anne Hathaway most beautiful
Anne Hathaway has been named People magazine’s “World’s Most Beautiful” star for 2026, a title many fans feel reflects n...
Chiranjeevi donates Rs 20 lakh for medical aid
Megastar Chiranjeevi has once again shown his caring side by donating Rs 20 lakh to support two fami...
Goa’s Sadhvi Satish Sail wins Miss India 2026
Sadhvi Satish Sail from Goa has been crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, winning one of the countr...
Shaheen Bhatt engaged to Ishaan Mehra
Shaheen Bhatt has stepped into a new phase of her life, announcing her engagement to longtime partne...
Neha Dhupia’s global debut with 52 Blue
Neha Dhupia is set to make her international film debut with 52 Blue, as the makers released the fil...
national
Bengal, Tamil Nadu vote amid tight security
Voting took place on Thursday in two key state elections, with West Bengal beginning Phase 1 polling and Tamil Nadu voting in a single phase for ...
India reaffirms tough stand on terror, PM Modi
India marked the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack with solemn tributes and strong messages from national leaders, including Prime ...
Telangana RTC strike disrupts bus services
Bus travel across Telangana was badly affected on Thursday as the ongoing strike by RTC employees continued, leaving thousands of commuters strug...
EC sends notice to Kharge over PM remark
The Election Commission has issued a notice to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge after his remark describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ...
Fresh clashes deepen tension in Manipur
Manipur witnessed fresh unrest as two separate incidents of violence shook the state, highlighting the fragile peace in the region. Protesters cl...
Bengal bike curbs spark poll-time concerns
With West Bengal preparing for Assembly elections, the Election Commission has introduced strict restrictions on motorcycles and public movement ...
opinion
Life of a Peace Dove
Towering mountains, turbulent seas
Rugged terrains, windswept fields,
I fly up there and beyond these
Looking for calm, they call me the dove
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From Nayanar to Vijayan, Sabarimala Row Sparks Credibility
The ongoing Sabarimala gold scam, which has sent shockwaves through Kerala’s political and religious spheres, inevitably recalls a controversial ...
A Hug, a Kiss, and Kerala in Shock: How Saji Cherian Broke the Rules
Whether by coincidence or calculation, the episode showcased Kerala’s shifting political grammar
By Arun M Nair
In Kerala’s high-voltage po...
Kerala’s Fiscal Paradox: How Bottles and Tickets Keep the State Afloat
By Arun M Nair
Thiruvananthapuram: Behind the enviable social indicators of Kerala lies an unusual revenue model. Liquor queues and lottery coun...
Will Trump Turn the Screws on Adani to Corner Modi?
BY BYRON NEALE
Donald Trump has rarely tolerated losing face. And yet, that’s exactly where he finds himself in the escalating standoff with Ind...
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Mahajan apologises after rally causes traffic snarl
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan apologised after a BJP rally in Mumbai’s Worli area caused severe traffic congestion. A video of a woman conf...
SC pulls up Mamata over ED probe
The Supreme Court criticised Mamata Banerjee over alleged interference in an ED raid linked to I-PAC, saying a Chief Minister cannot disrupt lawf...
ED raids rekindle Bitcoin probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided Bengaluru properties linked to Karnataka MLA N.A. Haris’ sons in a money laundering probe tied to the Bitcoin ...
world news
Iran boycott delays Islamabad peace talks
Efforts to restart peace talks between the United States and Iran have suffered a setback after Tehran reportedly refused to attend a proposed ro...
Mystery deepens over missing US scientists
US authorities are examining a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists connected to sensitive nuclear, aerospace and defence res...
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire extension, warns of war
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated sharply after President Donald Trump said he does not want to extend the current cease...