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Opposition questions Election Commission’s neutrality ahead of state assembly schedule announcement
Jairam Ramesh (Image/PTI)
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission will hold a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule for the general elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Be Read More
News18 Afternoon Digest: EC To Announce Assembly Poll Dates At 4 PM, Iran Vows To ‘Pursue, Kill’ Bibi & Other Top News
We are also covering: Can US President Trump Secure Strait Of Hormuz With Global Show Of Force Against Iran? and other top news. Read More
BREAKING: Shivalik Ship Safely Crosses Strait of Hormuz, To Reach Gujarat’s Mundra Port Tomorrow
In a major maritime update, India’s Shivalik-class ship carrying LPG has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading towards Gujarat’s Mundra Port, scheduled to arrive tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Read More
Assembly Polls Update: Congress, AAP & BJP Prepare for Fierce Battles in 5 States in 2026
The political heat in India is rising as the Election Commission prepares to announce assembly election dates for five states today at 4:00 PM. Read More
Election Alert: EC to Announce Dates Today for 5 State Assembly Polls Including West Bengal & Assam
India gears up for a political showdown as the Election Commission is set to announce the assembly election dates for five states today at 4:00 PM. Read More
How the security is being handled at Oscars 2026
Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Read More
Madras High Court warns six-month jail for’Kochadaiiyaan’ producer
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ producer faces a six-month jail term if unpaid dues aren’t settled by April 20. The Madras High Court issued this stern warning in a cheque bounce case. Read More
Actors who have surprisingly never won an Oscar
In the grand tapestry of cinema, even the most gifted stars like Amy Adams, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford have shockingly not secured an Oscar. Read More
Who was Madhu Malhotra? ‘Hero’ actress who passed away at 71
Beloved star Madhu Malhotra, recognized for her captivating performances in classics like ‘Satte Pe Satta’ and ‘Hero’, sadly departed at the age of 71 on March 13. Read More
Maya Hawke teases ‘secret’ summer plans
Maya Hawke, known for her role in ‘Stranger Things’, is teasing fans with mysterious summer plans, sharing just a whisper of a ‘secret’ project on the horizon. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Why Employee Body Is Demanding 3.0-3.25 Fitment Factor
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An employee organisation has urged the National Council, Joint Consultative Machinery (Staff Side) to recommend a higher fitment factor under the 8th Central Pay Commission. Read More
Can Checking Your Credit Score Lower It? Here’s What Borrowers Should Know
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For many Indians, checking their credit score has become a routine part of managing personal finances. Read More
From Insurance To Check-Ups: Why Healthcare Spending Is Rising For Indian Families
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Healthcare has steadily moved from being an occasional expense to a regular part of household budgeting. Read More
From Oil Prices To FII Selling: Major Forces Behind Today’s Stock Market Fall
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Indian equity markets are enduring one of their sharpest corrections in over a year. Read More
India-US Trade Deal Put On Hold As Tariffs, US Probe And Oil Trade Complicate Talks
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India is likely to delay the signing of a proposed trade agreement with the United States for several months, according to multiple government sources, after fresh investiga Read More
Middle East conflict hits medical tourism, Indian hospitals tap other markets
Indian hospital chains are turning to Southeast Asia, Africa and Central Asia for new patients as the conflict in the Middle East slows the flow of medical travellers from the region, industry executives and experts said. Read More
TIRUN Travel Marketing launches ‘Second Sail’ initiative to support women returning to workforce
TIRUN Travel Marketing has introduced ‘Second Sail’, a career comeback initiative designed to help women re-enter the workforce and build careers in the growing cruise tourism sector. Read More
Opposition questions Election Commission’s neutrality ahead of state assembly schedule announcement
Jairam Ramesh (Image/PTI)
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission will hold a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule for the general elections to the legislative assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Be Read More
News18 Afternoon Digest: EC To Announce Assembly Poll Dates At 4 PM, Iran Vows To ‘Pursue, Kill’ Bibi & Other Top News
We are also covering: Can US President Trump Secure Strait Of Hormuz With Global Show Of Force Against Iran? and other top news. Read More
BREAKING: Shivalik Ship Safely Crosses Strait of Hormuz, To Reach Gujarat’s Mundra Port Tomorrow
In a major maritime update, India’s Shivalik-class ship carrying LPG has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading towards Gujarat’s Mundra Port, scheduled to arrive tomorrow at 9:30 AM. Read More
Assembly Polls Update: Congress, AAP & BJP Prepare for Fierce Battles in 5 States in 2026
The political heat in India is rising as the Election Commission prepares to announce assembly election dates for five states today at 4:00 PM. Read More
Election Alert: EC to Announce Dates Today for 5 State Assembly Polls Including West Bengal & Assam
India gears up for a political showdown as the Election Commission is set to announce the assembly election dates for five states today at 4:00 PM. Read More
How the security is being handled at Oscars 2026
Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Read More
Madras High Court warns six-month jail for’Kochadaiiyaan’ producer
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ producer faces a six-month jail term if unpaid dues aren’t settled by April 20. The Madras High Court issued this stern warning in a cheque bounce case. Read More
Actors who have surprisingly never won an Oscar
In the grand tapestry of cinema, even the most gifted stars like Amy Adams, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford have shockingly not secured an Oscar. Read More
Who was Madhu Malhotra? ‘Hero’ actress who passed away at 71
Beloved star Madhu Malhotra, recognized for her captivating performances in classics like ‘Satte Pe Satta’ and ‘Hero’, sadly departed at the age of 71 on March 13. Read More
Maya Hawke teases ‘secret’ summer plans
Maya Hawke, known for her role in ‘Stranger Things’, is teasing fans with mysterious summer plans, sharing just a whisper of a ‘secret’ project on the horizon. Read More
8th Pay Commission: Why Employee Body Is Demanding 3.0-3.25 Fitment Factor
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
An employee organisation has urged the National Council, Joint Consultative Machinery (Staff Side) to recommend a higher fitment factor under the 8th Central Pay Commission. Read More
Can Checking Your Credit Score Lower It? Here’s What Borrowers Should Know
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
For many Indians, checking their credit score has become a routine part of managing personal finances. Read More
From Insurance To Check-Ups: Why Healthcare Spending Is Rising For Indian Families
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Healthcare has steadily moved from being an occasional expense to a regular part of household budgeting. Read More
From Oil Prices To FII Selling: Major Forces Behind Today’s Stock Market Fall
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Indian equity markets are enduring one of their sharpest corrections in over a year. Read More
India-US Trade Deal Put On Hold As Tariffs, US Probe And Oil Trade Complicate Talks
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
India is likely to delay the signing of a proposed trade agreement with the United States for several months, according to multiple government sources, after fresh investiga Read More
Middle East conflict hits medical tourism, Indian hospitals tap other markets
Indian hospital chains are turning to Southeast Asia, Africa and Central Asia for new patients as the conflict in the Middle East slows the flow of medical travellers from the region, industry executives and experts said. Read More
TIRUN Travel Marketing launches ‘Second Sail’ initiative to support women returning to workforce
TIRUN Travel Marketing has introduced ‘Second Sail’, a career comeback initiative designed to help women re-enter the workforce and build careers in the growing cruise tourism sector. Read More
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Thailand seizes 284 tonnes of illegal e-waste and prepares to ship it back to US
Thailand is preparing to return a large shipment of illegally imported electronic waste to the United States after authorities seized the consignment at Laem Chabang Port. Read More
Women Are Prone To Hypothyroidism: Tips From An Endocrinologist To Prevent It
If hypothyroidism is treated in the early stages, one can improve the quality of women’s lives and enable them to retain energy and metabolic functions needed for a healthy life. Read More
How the security is being handled at Oscars 2026
Oscars 2026 security is unprecedented, with extensive barricades, over 1,000 law enforcement officials, SWAT teams, and rooftop snipers. The FBI is leveraging AI surveillance for enhanced safety. Read More
FPV drones enter Iran vs US-Israel war: All about the low-cost ‘kamikaze’ weapons
As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its third week, the use of low-cost drones has emerged as a central feature of the conflict, reflecting how inexpensive unmanned systems are increasingly influencing modern w Read More
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