Forty years ago a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine tore itself apart during a failed test, triggering the worst violent release of radioactive debris into the atmosphere.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims about India's progress, citing poverty statistics and West Bengal's economic growth.
The first day of the month of Vaisakh is the harvest festival of Baisakhi.
Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by an advocate seeking quick disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, calling it 'vexatious' and imposed a significant fine for concealing facts and misusing his wife's funds.
The White House has revised a fact sheet on the interim trade deal between the United States and India, removing the reference to "pulses" from the list of American products on which India would eliminate or reduce tariffs. The revised sheet also changed "committed" to "intends" regarding India's purchase of American products.
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Monday fixed May 2 for giving its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by TCS employee Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the IT firm's local unit.
A preview of the T20 World Cup 2026 final between India and New Zealand, including key facts, team details, and their journey to the final.
'We are staying away from making forward-looking statements on when we will reach 1 trillion, etc. But growth will be rapid; it's only a matter of time.'
A 33-year-old man, reportedly undergoing treatment for mental health issues, died after falling from the sixth floor of a residential building in Faridabad. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
NCP's Parth Pawar flew in an aircraft belonging to VSR Aviation, a company targeted by his family after a plane crash killed his father, leading to controversy and clarification.
Hansraj College in Delhi is reconsidering the suspension of 30 students after protests, following alleged misconduct during the college fest and social media activity. The college disciplinary committee met to hear the students' sides, and a decision is expected soon.
Opposition leaders are demanding swift justice and alleging administrative indifference in the case of a teenage girl's death in Ghazipur, even as police report an arrest and ongoing investigation.
The Aam Aadmi Party has petitioned for the disqualification of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the BJP, citing violation of the anti-defection law and betrayal of the people's mandate.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Lucknow for allegedly defrauding patients and their families at King George's Medical University by posing as a representative of a fake trust and issuing forged documents.
A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother following a property dispute and family issues.
A school in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, allegedly run by individuals affiliated with a banned organisation, has been declared an "unlawful entity" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The Indian U18 ice hockey team, led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, will participate in the U18 Asia Cup in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, according to the national federation.
Police in Pune have registered a case against five law students for allegedly ragging a junior, following a complaint initially lodged with the college authorities in 2024. The FIR was filed after the complainant escalated the matter through the UGC's anti-ragging mechanism.
An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to re-bury the remains. The bank denies asking for the corpse, stating they only required a death certificate.
The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.
Yashasvi Jaiswal expresses his delight at batting with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and praises the Rajasthan Royals' team environment after their victory over Punjab Kings. Shreyas Iyer reflects on Punjab Kings' defeat, citing poor execution with the ball.
The Indian U18 ice hockey team, led by Gurtej Singh Bhatti, is set to participate in the U18 Asia Cup in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from April 27 to May 3, according to the national federation.
An administrative inquiry has been ordered after a man in Odisha's Keonjhar district was allegedly forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a bank as proof of death to withdraw money. The BJD has alleged further mistreatment, claiming he was made to walk 3 km to re-bury the remains.
Five students from a law college in Pune have been booked for allegedly ragging a junior student. The FIR was registered after the complainant escalated the matter to the UGC following dissatisfaction with the college's initial investigation.
The Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) has suspended three first-class cricketers following allegations of assaulting the U-19 state team coach. The players face serious charges and are barred from all CAP facilities and tournaments pending court clearance.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
The Allahabad High Court has granted conditional bail to Pooja Shakun Pandey, also known as former Mahamandaleshwar Annapurna Bharti, in the Abhishek Gupta murder case of Aligarh.
Despite outward displays of cordiality, a formal visit by King Charles III to the US revealed underlying tensions between the leaders, highlighted by subtle rebukes and contrasting views on key issues.
Two young men and their families have filed a complaint alleging physical assault and verbal abuse by police in Thottapally, Kerala. The complaint alleges that police officers hit their motorcycle, assaulted them, and accused them of theft.
The High Court of Karnataka has directed a petitioner accused of repeated rape on false promise of marriage to pay Rs 75,000 monthly towards the sustenance of the victim and their 10-month-old child, while granting an interim stay on further criminal proceedings against him.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR lodged against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the right of adults to choose their partners.
The Allahabad High Court has quashed an FIR against a married couple, criticising the police for interfering in consensual marriages and emphasising the rights of adults to make their own choices.
Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.
Indian women's team head coach Amol Muzumdar has expressed concern over Deepti Sharma's recent form, acknowledging her lean patch but backing her to make a comeback.
Apple CEO Tim Cook's strategic pivot, from initial rejections to local partnerships and leveraging government policies like PLI, transformed India into a major iPhone manufacturing and export hub, now accounting for one in every four iPhones assembled globally.
The Indian government has refuted claims of an impending Rs 25-28 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices post-assembly elections, stating no such proposal is under consideration by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.
The death of a close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat in a car accident has prompted suspicion from opposition leaders, who question whether the incident was orchestrated to suppress facts in the probe against Kharat.
The Allahabad High Court has prioritised the welfare of a child, granting custody to his mother, citing the father's health and financial dependency.
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