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Debdeep Chatterjee was brutally murdered in Asansol during post-poll violence. He was closely associated with Asansol North Congress candidate Prasenjit Puitandi, the party claims

Lungi Ngidi has reassured fans about his recovery following a frightening head and neck injury sustained during an IPL 2026 match. The South African pacer, discharged from a Delhi hospital, expressed gratitude for the support. Despite the injury scare, the Delhi Capitals bowler is reportedly doing well.

Decentralisation will help in solutions locally and reduce number of representations

India is strategically balancing its trade with China, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and exports while reducing reliance on Chinese inputs. The nation is building resilient supply chains and increasing its export capacity, though a complete decoupling remains unfeasible. Efforts are underway to diversify sourcing and address the widening trade deficit.

The battle now runs through the divided Matua first family, with brothers, wives and cousins contesting from rival camps, while the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has stirred fresh anxieties among refugee Hindus who once voted together

All major rituals have been retained, the Kudamattam will be curtailed to 15 minutes in the wake of Mundathikode fire accident

Rather than forcefully taking away gadgets from children, the process to break their screen-use habits must be done gradually, they say

The service currently covers Bengaluru within a radius of about 40 km from the institute and is delivered through two dedicated teams conducting daily home visits

Officials had earlier decided to set up 13 counting tables at the centre, citing space constraints inside the counting hall. Most of the other constituencies will have 14 tables, it is learnt.

Officials say the Toorpu Vanka feeder canal in Sambavaram, silted up over the years, is being desilted under MGNREGS at a cost of ₹2.94 lakh

The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam has asked choultry managements to set up drinking water kiosks for summer and serve free buttermilk to pilgrims, the EO said

"Rude people don't understand soft language. We continuously remind ourselves of this prophetic line when we expel infiltrators from Assam who don't leave themselves. For instance, these 20 illegal Bangladeshis who were PUSHED BACK last night," says Mr. Sarma

Marking Chernobyl's 40th anniversary, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism," citing drone activity near the plant and warning of man-made disasters. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drones struck a Russian fertilizer plant, causing a pipeline leak. Russia also launched numerous drones overnight, with Ukraine intercepting most.

On Day 39, Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is on the cusp of making history as it chases the worldwide record of SS Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali 2'. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the espionage thriller has reached a global gross of Rs. 1,772.94 crore, needing just Rs. 15.12 crore more to become the second highest-grossing Indian film ever. Domestically, the film is locked in an intense battle to dethrone 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' as the all-time India net champion.

The Aam Aadmi Party has urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to disqualify seven MPs who defected to the BJP, citing constitutional experts who believe they are liable for disqualification. This move follows the MPs' departure, sparking a legal and political dispute over anti-defection rules.

A shooting scare near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint with multiple weapons. An officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. Investigations into the motive are ongoing.

On April 27, isolated places over the Western Ghat districts, Delta districts and South Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal area are likely to get light to moderate rains.

Ishan Kishan reflects on his challenging period out of the Indian team, emphasising his focus on consistent domestic run-scoring to earn a recall. He highlights his determination and hunger, which led to impressive performances. Kishan also discusses his confidence batting at No. 3 and his approach to pacing an innings, as demonstrated in Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent chase.

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the top ten most-valued firms losing over Rs 2 lakh crore. Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries bore the brunt of this decline, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weak IT sector commentary. The broader market also saw substantial drops in benchmark indices.

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.