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Omar Abdullah refuses tricolour ribbon at event
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refused to cut a tricol...
2 students die of drug overdose in Mumbai
Two MBA students died and another is critical after suspected drug ove...
CBI raids 77 places in builder-bank nexus probe
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out large-scale ...
Over 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike misfire
More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike ...
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IMF cuts global growth, India at 6.5%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026, pointing to rising geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices, but has kept India’s growth estimate unchanged at a strong 6.5%. The IMF now expects the global economy...
CBI raids 77 places in builder-bank nexus pro...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out large-scale raids across the country as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged nexus ...
Railways clears ₹1.53 lakh cr expansion
Indian Railways has approved 100 major infrastructure projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore for the financial year 2025–26, marking a significant push ...
Risk-off mood pushes rupee to 93.28
Rupee weakened sharply on April 13, 2026, opening at 93.28 against the US dollar, down by 55 paise from the previous close. The fall highlights t...
Jaishankar meets UAE President, boosts strate...
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the strong and gr...
technology
Malicious Chrome extensions hits 20,000 users
More than 20,000 Chrome users may have been exposed to a large-scale cyber threat involving over 100 malicious browser extensions, acco...
Google launches AI Search App for Windows
Google has launched a new app for Windows that aims to change how people search and interact with information on their computers.
Inst...
Microsoft phases out Outlook Lite
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite on May 25, 2026, ending support for the lightweight email app launched fo...
XChat to debut on iPhone, iPad
Elon Musk’s X is getting ready to introduce a new messaging app called XChat for iPhone and iPad users, expanding i...
OpenAI adds $100 ChatGPT pro plan
OpenAI has introduced a new $100 monthly ChatGPT Pro plan aimed at people who use the tool heavily, especially deve...
Instagram adds stricter teen content fil...
Instagram has expanded its teen safety features, introducing stricter content controls for users under 18 across mu...
health
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...
Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor gains criticality
India has reached a major milestone in its nuclear energy journey. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has achiev...
Low Vitamin D may age your brain faster
Even in sun-soaked India, many adults are quietly struggling with vitamin D deficiency, a condition that could affect the brain decades later. A ...
lifestyle
TIME100 2026 list celebrates global icons
TIME magazine has released its much-awaited TIME100 list for 2026, featuring 100 individuals who are making a strong imp...
Vikram Bhatt shares ordeal of health risk in jail
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about a frightening health scare he experienced while lodged in...
Salman Khan cheers Preity Zinta after Punjab Kings win
Salman Khan recently cheered for Preity Zinta after her team, Punjab Kings, secured a win in IPL 202...
Asha Bhosle dies at 92, India bids farewell
India bid an emotional farewell to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away at the age...
Vantara to set up global wildlife university
Vantara has announced plans to launch a global university focused on wildlife and veterinary science...
national
Police probe 9 harassment FIRs in TCS Nashik case
The investigation into alleged misconduct at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) unit in Nashik has gathered pace, with police confirming that ni...
Samrat Choudhary sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister
Bihar witnessed a major political transition on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Samrat Choudhary was sworn in a...
Chhattisgarh power plant blast claims 14 lives
At least 14 workers lost their lives in a tragic boiler explosion at a power plant in Sakti district, raising fresh concerns over safety at indus...
Plan to expand Lok Sabha, redraw seats
The Centre is planning a major change to India’s election system by expanding the Lok Sabha and redrawing seat boundaries.
Under a proposed cons...
Man held for exploiting 180 minor girls
A disturbing case has emerged from Amravati, where a young man has been arrested for allegedly exploiting a large number of minor girls over a pe...
Samrat Choudhary set to become Bihar CM
Samrat Choudhary has been elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Bihar, clearing the way for him to become the state’s next Chief ...
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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Omar Abdullah refuses tricolour ribbon at event
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah refused to cut a tricolour-themed ribbon at a Srinagar event, citing respect for the national flag...
2 students die of drug overdose in Mumbai
Two MBA students died and another is critical after suspected drug overdose at a Mumbai concert. Police arrested five people, including alleged s...
Over 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike misfire
More than 100 people were killed after a Nigerian Air Force airstrike mistakenly hit a crowded market in northeastern Nigeria during an anti-Boko...
world news
Trump says China won’t arm Iran amid Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has said that China has agreed not to supply weapons to Iran, as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise over the ...
US ends Russia-Iran oil waiver, India impacted
The United States has decided not to extend a key sanctions waiver that had allowed countries like India to continue buying oil from Russia and I...
Rohingya boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, 250 people missing
A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in the Andaman Sea, where a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized, leaving hundreds missing and feared de...