President Murmu, Vice President and Speaker Praise Civil Servants on Civil Services Day
Leaders highlight role of civil servants in governance, policy implementation and last-mile delivery Civil Services Day was marked by tributes from top national leaders, including Droupadi Murmu, who acknowledged the contribution of civil servants in strengthening governance and public service delivery across the country. Key Announcements / Highlights National leaders praised civil servants for their…
JKBOSE Class 10 Results 2026: 88.85% Students Pass in Jammu Division, Girls Outperform Boys
Over 50,000 students appeared for the exams; girls record higher pass percentage than boys The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has announced the Class 10 annual results for the Jammu division, with an overall pass percentage of 88.85% for the March–April 2026 session. Key Announcements / Highlights Overall pass percentage stands at 88.85%….
Japan Issues Megaquake Warning After 7.7 Magnitude Tremor Hits Pacific Coast
Authorities caution risk of stronger aftershocks and possible 8.0+ quake; coastal residents advised to remain alert Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a warning about the possibility of a major earthquake following a powerful 7.7 magnitude tremor off the country’s Pacific coast. The advisory comes amid concerns over aftershocks and elevated seismic activity in the region….
Gold Prices Ease in Early Trade, Silver Remains Steady in Indian Bullion Markets
Second consecutive dip in gold rates across major cities, while silver holds firm amid stable demand Gold prices declined for the second straight session in India’s bullion markets on Tuesday, while silver remained largely unchanged. The movement reflects cautious sentiment in domestic trading amid mixed global cues. Key Announcements / Highlights Gold prices fell across…
Cafu Backs Brazil for 2026 FIFA World Cup, Calls It a Key Opportunity After 24-Year Gap
Former captain highlights squad balance and leadership under Carlo Ancelotti ahead of expanded global tournament Cafu has expressed confidence in Brazil’s chances at the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the upcoming tournament as a strong opportunity for the team to end its long wait for a title. Brazil last won the World Cup in 2002…
Paranjape’ Schemes’ Athashri marks 25 Years and 6,000 residents in India’s senior living story with a future ready vision
Pune, Maharashtra | April 18, 2026 — Paranjape Schemes (Construction) Pvt. Ltd., a legacy developer known for pioneering new-age residential formats, marks 25 years of Athashri, its senior living platform that has played a defining role in shaping the evolution of organised senior living in India. What began as a forward-looking idea has today evolved…
IMD Issues Heatwave Alert in Kerala; 12 Districts Under Yellow Warning
Temperatures expected to rise above normal levels; thunderstorms and lightning likely until Wednesday The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave warning across Kerala, placing 12 districts under a yellow alert as temperatures are forecast to rise significantly above seasonal averages. Key Announcements / Highlights Twelve districts in Kerala are under a yellow alert due…
Iran Rejects Second Round of US Talks as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Tehran cites “unreasonable demands” and maritime tensions as risks of renewed conflict grow in the Middle East Iran has declined to participate in a proposed second round of talks with the United States, raising concerns about the future of a fragile ceasefire set to expire on April 22. The decision comes amid escalating tensions and…
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sign Gerald Coetzee as Replacement for Injured David Payne in IPL 2026
South African pacer joins SRH for ₹2 crore as team reshapes bowling attack ahead of crucial matches Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The move comes as the franchise looks to strengthen its pace attack during a key…
Mamata Banerjee Backs Women’s Reservation Bill, Opposes Linkage With Delimitation
West Bengal Chief Minister says TMC will support the bill but reject any attempt to combine it with seat redistribution Mamata Banerjee has said her party will support the Women’s Reservation Bill but oppose it if linked with delimitation or any additional proposals. The remarks come amid ongoing political debate over the implementation of the…
Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty Closes Above 24,350 After Volatile Trade
Broad-based buying lifts markets despite early losses; investor wealth rises by nearly ₹4.8 lakh crore Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended higher on Friday after a volatile trading session, reversing early losses on the back of strong buying across sectors. The rally added nearly ₹4.79 lakh crore to investor wealth. Key Announcements…
Asian Markets Decline Amid Mixed Global Cues; US Stocks Extend Gains
Weak sentiment in Asia contrasts with steady gains in US markets and mixed performance across Europe Global equity markets showed divergent trends on Friday, with Asian indices largely trading lower even as US markets extended gains and European bourses delivered mixed results. The uneven performance reflects cautious investor sentiment amid uncertain global cues. Key Announcements…