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China Pledged Not to Arm Iran During Ceasefire, US Says
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that China has assured Washington it will not supply weapons to Iran during the current Middle East ceasefire. The pledge was conveyed directly by Beijing amid heightened US pr...
ISL: Kerala Blasters Show Signs of Improvement but Remain Under Relegation Threat
Kerala Blasters showed improved performance but remain second from bottom in the Indian Super League table, keeping them in the relegation zone alongside Mohammedan Sporting, which has lost all seven of its matches this ...
Man Arrested for Running Unlicensed Bakery in Hyderabad
Authorities in Hyderabad, India arrested a man for operating a bakery without a valid licence, as part of enforcement actions against unregistered food businesses....
India's Women's Reservation Bill Entangled in Delimitation Controversy
India's ruling BJP has linked implementation of the law reserving 33% of parliamentary seats for women to a redrawing of constituency boundaries, a process known as delimitation. BBC reports southern Indian leaders are u...
Kodagu Police Seize Tipper Trucks for Spilling Crushed Stones on Roads
Police in Kodagu district, India seized tipper trucks whose operators were found spilling crushed stones on public roads, posing a safety hazard....
India Education News Roundup: April 16, 2026
The Hindu published its daily education news digest covering college admissions, scholarships, academic events, and institutional memoranda of understanding across India....
Andhra Pradesh Minister Dismisses Jagan's Claims Over Fishing Harbour and Defence Project Land
Andhra Pradesh R&B Minister Janardhan Reddy accused YSRCP chief Jagan of spreading misinformation about land allocation at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, clarifying that only 28 of 114 acres were allotted to SDEL, with th...
Jal Biradari Urges Andhra Pradesh to Act on Kolleru Lake Encroachments
The Jal Biradari organisation called on the Andhra Pradesh government to implement a Supreme Court directive addressing encroachments on Kolleru Lake, stating that 1.61 lakh acres of the lake have been encroached upon an...
Postgraduate Medical Student Found Dead in Hostel Room at Osmania General Hospital
A postgraduate medical student was found dead in their hostel room at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, India, prompting an investigation by authorities....
Court to Sentence MLA Vinay Kulkarni and Co-Accused on April 17
An Indian court is set to pronounce the quantum of sentence for Karnataka MLA Vinay Kulkarni and other convicted individuals on April 17, 2026....
Greater Bengaluru Authority to Launch Online Khata Correction Service
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) announced plans to roll out an online system allowing citizens to correct errors in their khata (property ownership) records without procedural delays, aiming to make the process mor...
Farmers' Body Opposes Forest Minister's Proposal to Sterilise Wild Animals
A farmers' organisation has criticised a Forest Minister's proposal to sterilise wild animals, raising concerns about the approach to managing human-wildlife conflict. The body has publicly pushed back against the sugges...
New Infrastructural Facilities Inaugurated at Kodaikanal Court
New infrastructure facilities were formally inaugurated at the Kodaikanal court, aimed at improving judicial services in the region. The inauguration marks an upgrade to the local court's operational capacity....
Tamil Short Stories That Reflect Electoral Politics in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu has published a compilation of articles exploring Tamil short stories that capture the nuances of electoral politics in Tamil Nadu. The collection offers a literary lens through which to understand the state's ...
IUML Confident UDF Will Win All 13 Seats in Kozhikode
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has declared that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will sweep all 13 constituencies in the Kozhikode district. The statement reflects the party's confidence heading into the upcomin...
Mylapore Constituency Faces Heritage Preservation and Civic Challenge Ahead of TN Polls
The Mylapore constituency in Chennai, known as a heritage hub, is grappling with modern civic challenges as Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly Elections approach. The area's voters are focused on balancing preservation of its cu...
Narayana Schools Achieve 99.6% Pass Rate in CBSE Class 10 Exams
Narayana Schools recorded a 99.6% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 examinations, highlighting a strong academic performance across its network. The result underscores the institution's continued standing among top-performi...
Vizianagaram Brahmin Body Appoints Bharadwaja Chakravarthy as President
A Brahmin community organisation in Vizianagaram has appointed Bharadwaja Chakravarthy as its new president. The appointment signals a leadership transition within the regional community body....
Torch Relay Organised to Boost Voter Turnout in Tirunelveli
A torch relay was held in Tirunelveli as part of efforts to encourage 100% voter participation in the upcoming elections. The initiative is part of broader civic awareness campaigns aimed at maximising electoral engageme...
Women's Reservation Act
The Women’s Reservation Act is a step towards gender parity, but its implementation is marred by criticism....