North Korea conducts fresh missile tests at sea; South Korea on alert

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the sea from its east coast on Sunday, prompting South Korea to heighten surveillance and convene an emergency meeting. Japan also detected the launches, protesting the violation of UN resolutions and the threat to regional peace.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 timings: Puja muhurat and key rituals explained

Akshaya Tritiya, a significant Hindu festival, will be celebrated on April 19, 2026. This auspicious day is believed to bring immense success, prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees perform pujas, recite mantras, and offer special food to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for lifelong benefits.

Lenskart clarifies store dress code after online backlash

In response to feedback from social media, Lenskart is updating its in-store dress code to embrace religious expressions among employees. This decision comes after an internal guideline that mistakenly restricted spiritual symbols, such as tilaks and bindis, faced backlash for promoting discrimination.

TCS Nashik case: Absconding woman employee files anticipatory bail plea

A 26-year-old woman accused of religious harassment at TCS Nashik has sought anticipatory bail, citing pregnancy and delay in complaint filing. Meanwhile, two other accused in alleged sexual harassment and conversion bid cases were remanded to police custody for further investigation into electronic evidence.

Cabinet nod to railway projects worth Rs 25k crore

Government approves 2% hike in DA for central government staff, pensioners

ISIS-linked module probe: UP Police, ATS arrest key accused at Delhi airport

UP Police and ATS arrested Majul, a key accused linked to a suspected ISIS module, after he arrived from South Africa. He was on a lookout circular along with two others believed to be in Saudi Arabia. The case originated from a video showing firearms and provocative content posted online.

IPL: Bhuvneshwar back for India? Former cricketer makes bold claim

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his superb 3/26 spell that reduced Delhi Capitals to 18/3 while defending 176. Kaif also hinted at a possible India comeback. However, DC recovered through fifties from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs, with David Miller finishing the chase after RCB posted 175/8.

Women must teach DMK-Congress a lesson on polling day: PM Modi

Congress stance on women’s bill reflects feudal mindset: BJP

PM Modi turned official address into political speech: Congress

Engineer accused of ‘inciting’ Noida protesters held at Tamil Nadu railway station

Noida police and STF have arrested Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind behind the April 13 labour protest violence, in Tamil Nadu. Anand, a BTech graduate and former software engineer, was tracked through electronic surveillance and intelligence. He is accused of orchestrating the unrest and escalating the protest into vandalism.

Chhattisgarh villagers rescue deer from dogs, then kill it, cook and eat; 5 held

In a disturbing incident from Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, a group of villagers went from rescuing a spotted deer from a pack of dogs to allegedly killing and devouring it. Following a tip-off, forest officials discovered deer meat in five residences and apprehended five suspects who admitted their actions.

NDA looks to spin Lok Sabha defeat into win with women voters

Congress: PM Modi turned official address into political speech