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Tamil Nadu elections: Will TVK’s solo gamble split votes or fulfil Vijay’s CM dream?

Times of India - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:45
Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, is making a bold solo bid in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, challenging the state's long-standing alliance-driven politics. Historically, success hinges on coalitions, not standalone appeal. TVK's gamble aims for direct leadership, but faces the challenge of converting visibility into seats without established networks, potentially acting as a vote-splitter.
Categories: National News

How change in H-1B selection system has been a boon to employees already in the US

Times of India - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:16
US businesses are witnessing significantly higher H-1B visa selection rates, with some reporting over 50% success. This surge follows the Department of Homeland Security's shift from a random lottery to a wage-weighted system, prioritizing higher salary offers. The new rule, effective February 27, 2026, aims to reshape the selection process for skilled foreign workers.
Categories: National News

'Dhurandhar 2' box office collection day 29: Ranveer Singh film marches past Rs 1,100 cr

Times of India - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:44
'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has officially breached the Rs. 1,100 crore net milestone in India on Day 29. From its massive Rs. 90 crore opening day to becoming the first Hindi film to enter the Rs. 1,000 crore club, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh is rewriting history. Read on to learn more about the latest live tracking updates, day-wise collection breakdown for Week 1, 2, and 3 and a recap of the worldwide gross hitting Rs. 1,733 crore despite the IPL 2026 craze.
Categories: National News

Delimitation provisions in Women's Reservation Bill ‘an attack on democracy’: Kerala Opposition

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:32
Opposition leaders in Kerala, including Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, UDF MP N.K. Premachandran and CPI leader Annie Raja, say they aree in favour of reservation for women in the current strength of Parliament, but will not accept delimitation provisions being ‘brought under its garb’
Categories: National News

Parliament special sitting LIVE: Bills to implement women's reservation and delimitation tabled in Lok Sabha

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:31
CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill; PM Modi says country set to take "historic step" towards women empowerment
Categories: National News

Omar refuses to cut inaugural ribbon in tricolour stripes, asks organisers to keep it with respect

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:25
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was inaugurating the 'Know Your Artisans' event at the Kashmir Haat in Srinagar
Categories: National News

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Bengal faced decade of lawlessness, says PM Modi

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:22
PM Modi urged people to come together to build a state where "the poor have shelter, food security is ensured, women feel safe, and youth can find jobs without leaving the state."
Categories: National News

Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 62 rural Anna Canteens in Palnadu; Andhra Pradesh total hits 269

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:21
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates 62 rural Anna Canteens in Palnadu, taking the State’s total to 269 and the subsidy bill to ₹243 crore over 21 months
Categories: National News

Two held in U.P.’s Bijnor over 'anti-national' activities, separate cases; foreign links probed

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:18
Circle Officer Anjani Kumar Chaturvedi said Sameer was arrested from Najibabad for allegedly maintaining contact with individuals based in Saudi Arabia and South Africa, who were attempting to recruit youths in India for terror-related activities
Categories: National News

ISI-backed terror module busted; one held with four grenades: Punjab Police

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:05
“In a joint operation of the State Special Operations cells of Amritsar and Mohali, two foreign-made pistols along with ammunition were also recovered,” DGP said
Categories: National News

Cleanliness, safety, housing top agenda of many women candidates contesting in Chennai

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:02
NTK’s Ayesha says traffic congestion has to be addressed immediately in Triplicane; AIADMK’s Gokula Indira seeks increased patrol for women’s safety and designated spaces for food carts
Categories: National News

TCS Nashik office staff told to work from home amid religious conversion, harassment claims

Times of India - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:58
TCS has suspended operations at its Nashik BPO center following an escalated probe into alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion. Police are investigating an organized pattern of behavior among accused staff, including HR officials, who allegedly targeted financially vulnerable employees. Separately, Infosys issued a statement addressing similar allegations at its Pune facility.
Categories: National News

Price prediction: Will gold head to Rs 1.65 lakh/10g & silver rise to Rs 2.80 lakh/kg?

Times of India - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:56
Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may extend gains in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head - Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group.
Categories: National News

Eight pilgrims from Chikkamagaluru killed, 12 hurt as vehicle rams truck near Mantralayam in Kurnool district

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:53
Nearly 20 persons from Chikkamagaluru district in neighbouring Karnataka were on their way to Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, Mantralayam
Categories: National News

Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation 2026: Key takeaways

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:47
The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850, addressing demographic shifts since the last adjustment in 1976, thus reshaping political power across the nation.
Categories: National News

‘Anti-democratic move’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:46
Pinarayi says there is ‘serious suspicion’ that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system
Categories: National News

Need for joint response of INDIA bloc on delimitation, women reservation bills: Omar Abdullah

Hindu - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 05:45
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said both the proposed increase in the Lok Sabha seats and women’s representation need “to be examined collectively by the Opposition”
Categories: National News

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