New Delhi, April 20, 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a sharp critique of the Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal, stating that the state’s development has slowed despite 15 years in power. Addressing a political event, Singh said that a period of 15 years is “not a short time” and should have been sufficient…
New Delhi, April 20, 2026: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances DARPG will observe the 18th Civil Services Day on April 21, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, with Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan set to deliver the keynote address. The annual event is aimed at encouraging civil servants across the country to renew their…
Thanjavur, April 20, 2026: The Department of Food Business Management at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management NIFTEM-T organised a two day Food Business Startup Enabler Programme 2.0 on April 16 and 17, aimed at strengthening entrepreneurial skills in the food processing sector. The initiative brought together 82 participants from across India,…
Riyadh, April 20, 2026: Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continued his remarkable scoring run by netting his 969th career goal, guiding Al Nassr to a convincing 4-0 victory over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League 2. Ronaldo once again showcased his sharp finishing ability, converting a key chance as his team dominated the contest from…
Madhya Pradesh: A political controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi publicly confronted a police officer over the investigation into a road accident involving his son, with a video of his remarks drawing widespread attention. The row intensified after Lodhi objected to comments allegedly made by a local police officer during…
Japan: A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and prompting authorities to issue urgent evacuation advisories in vulnerable coastal areas. Officials warned that tsunami waves reaching up to 3 metres could impact parts of Iwate Prefecture and Hokkaido, with residents urged to move to higher ground immediately as emergency monitoring…
Karnataka: A major road accident on National Highway 50 in Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district left four people dead and 20 others injured after a lorry allegedly lost control and triggered a chain collision involving multiple vehicles, police said. The crash occurred near Danapur village in Hosapete taluk, where authorities said the lorry rammed into several vehicles,…
Kashmir: Two US citizens were detained for questioning at Srinagar International Airport after security personnel discovered a device initially suspected to be a restricted communication tool in a passenger’s luggage, officials said. The device triggered scrutiny during routine screening, prompting airport authorities to refer the matter to police for further examination. The two travellers, who…
Kanpur: A shocking case has emerged from Kanpur, where a 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his 11-year-old twin daughters inside their apartment before informing police about the crime himself, officials said. Police said officers responded to an emergency call made by the accused in the early hours of Sunday and found the…
Tamil Nadu: The toll from the devastating explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhunagar district has climbed to 25, making it one of the region’s deadliest industrial accidents in recent years, officials said. Authorities said identification of victims has become a major challenge, with many bodies reportedly charred beyond recognition. Police indicated…