April 16, 2026 7:53 AM

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IMD Issues Heatwave Alert for Multiple States Today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwave conditions over Chhattisgarh, East Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka and Telangana today. The Met Department also predicted hot and humid weather conditions over Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Gangetic West Benga...

April 16, 2026 7:40 AM

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West Asia Tensions Rise as US Tightens Naval Blockade on Iran

Fresh tensions are emerging across West Asia as the United States tightens its naval blockade on Iranian ports while Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon, even as diplomatic efforts cautiously move forward. US Central Command says that, during the first 48 hours of the blockade, ...

April 16, 2026 7:32 AM

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India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali Wins FIDE Women’s Candidates 2026 in Cyprus

In chess, India’s Grandmaster R. Vaishali won the FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus yesterday. The 24-year-old defeated Russia’s Kateryna Lagno in the final round, finishing with 8.5 points out of 14 to clinch the title. With this victory, Vaishali has earned the right to challenge C...

April 16, 2026 7:01 AM

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PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor to Hold Key Talks in New Delhi Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Dr. Christian Stocker will hold discussions in New Delhi today on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas. They will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilater...

April 16, 2026 6:58 AM

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Women rally across Delhi in support of Nari Shakti Vandan Bill

Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra and Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva participated in a foot march at Madhuvan Chowk in Delhi, where hundreds of women rallied in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam yesterday. Women from various parts of East Delhi marched from Nirman Vihar Metro S...