NIMHANS Meet Proposes National Framework for Digital Mental Health Tools
A meeting at NIMHANS has proposed the creation of a national framework to govern and standardize digital mental health tools in India. The initiative aims to bring structure and oversight to the rapidly growing space of ...
Expert Panel Recommends 17% Cut in CSE Seats, Caps New Courses at Five
An expert committee has recommended reducing computer science engineering seats by 17% across institutions. The panel also stipulated that no institution may launch more than five computer science-related courses, aiming...
KDA Urges Karnataka Government to Develop Century-Old Schools as Heritage Sites
The Karnataka Development Authority (KDA) chairman submitted a report to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa recommending that century-old government schools be developed and preserved as heritage institutions. Th...
Pope Leo Condemns Use of AI to Stoke Polarisation, Conflict and Fear
Pope Leo has spoken out against the use of artificial intelligence to fuel polarisation, conflict, fear and violence. The statement also highlighted the environmental and human costs of the AI boom, which relies heavily ...
Protesters in Ganderbal Demand Probe Report and Return of Youth's Body
Demonstrators took to the streets in Ganderbal demanding the release of a probe report and the return of a youth's body. Details of the incident prompting the protests were not fully disclosed in the report....
Pope Leo and Trump Clash Over the Direction of American Values
An opinion piece examines the ideological tension between Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump, arguing that Trump's characterisation of Pope Leo as catering to the 'radical left' is incoherent. The piece frames their ...
Delhi University Student Arrested in Illegal Arms Case
A student from Delhi University has been arrested in connection with an illegal arms case. Further details on the nature of the charges or the circumstances of the arrest were not provided in the report....
Delhi CM Flags Off 200 E-Buses, Targets Fleet of 14,000 by 2029
Delhi's Chief Minister officially flagged off 200 new electric buses as part of the city's push to expand its public transport fleet. The government aims to scale the electric bus fleet to 14,000 vehicles by 2029....
Opinion: Women's Reservation in Indian Politics Cannot Be Delayed Further
An opinion piece argues that despite high voter turnout among women — a sign of democratic engagement — true political empowerment requires guaranteed representation at decision-making levels. The author calls for ur...
NDMC Launches 20 Litter-Picking Machines in 'Broom-Free City' Initiative
The NDMC chairman inaugurated 20 mechanised litter-picking machines as part of a 'broom-free city' cleanliness drive. The initiative aims to modernise sanitation operations in the NDMC-administered areas of New Delhi....
Police Detain UP Congress President, Block CPI(M) Delegation at State Border
Uttar Pradesh police detained the state Congress president and prevented a CPI(M) delegation from crossing into the state at the border. The political interventions signal heightened tensions around opposition activities...
Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026 Defeated in Parliament
An editorial analyses the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2026, which dealt with delimitation. The piece argues that the government's rigid approach made the bill's failure inevitable and calls for a mo...
War on Iran Fuels Worker Protests Across Delhi's Industrial Belt
Thousands of migrant workers in industrial clusters of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are protesting, demanding a minimum wage of at least ₹20,000 and better workplace conditions amid economic disruption linked to the war o...
CGRF to Hold Camp Court to Address APEPDCL Consumer Complaints
The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) will conduct a camp court to resolve pending consumer grievances against the Andhra Pradesh Eastern Power Distribution Company (APEPDCL). The initiative aims to provide acces...
Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra Drive to Prioritise Water Conservation
Andhra Pradesh's Swachha Andhra–Swarna Andhra cleanliness campaign will shift its focus to water conservation efforts. The drive is part of a broader state initiative to promote sustainable environmental practices....
Rapido Bike Taxi Pickup Point Launched at City Railway Station
A dedicated Rapido bike taxi pickup point has been inaugurated at a city railway station, aimed at improving last-mile connectivity for rail passengers. The launch is part of ongoing efforts to integrate app-based mobili...
Editorial: US-Israel Ceasefire with Iran Must Hold on All Fronts
An editorial examines the recently agreed US-Israel ceasefire with Iran, warning that it must be sustained across all theatres of conflict to be meaningful. The piece calls for diplomatic vigilance to prevent a collapse ...
Voter Awareness Exhibition Held at Chennai's Marina Beach
An exhibition promoting voter awareness was organised at Marina Beach in Chennai. The event is part of ongoing efforts to encourage civic participation ahead of elections....
Indo-Japanese Cultural Centre to Launch Japanese Language Course Camp on April 27
The Indo-Japanese Cultural and Commerce Institute (IJCCI) will begin a camp for a Japanese language course starting April 27. The programme is aimed at participants seeking to learn Japanese in an intensive camp format....
IPL 2026: Gill's 86 Powers Gujarat Titans to Third Straight Win Over KKR
Gujarat Titans completed a hat-trick of IPL 2026 victories by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders, who were bowled out for 180. Shubman Gill's 50-ball 86 anchored the successful chase, with pacers led by Rabada doing the dam...