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State plans to expand Nashik's 'Super 100' model statewide to help poor students crack IIT, NEET exams

India, April 18 -- Encouraged by the success of a pilot project in Nashik, the Maharashtra government has proposed to roll out its 'Super 100' scheme across all districts to help underprivileged stude... Read More


Schools not teaching Marathi could be fined, derecognised

India, April 18 -- The state government is ramping up enforcement of its mandate making Marathi compulsory across all school boards, warning of penalties ranging from a fine of Rs.1 lakh to derecognit... Read More


DeepSeek in talks to raise $300 million at $10 billion valuation, Report says

New Delhi, April 18 -- Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is in talks with investors to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion, The Information reported on Friday, cit... Read More


Congress stakes claim to MLC berth, fresh MVA tussle likely over May 12 polls

India, April 18 -- The Maharashtra Congress is likely to stake claim to one of the nine seats headed for the biennial Legislative Council elections scheduled on May 12, a move that could trigger a fre... Read More


Panchang Today, April 18, 2026: Auspicious and Inauspicious Muhurat for the day

India, April 18 -- The day opens with a lighter pulse. Not rushed, not careless, just a little more willing to move. After the inward bend of the previous day, this one feels more awake. You may notic... Read More


Bank official under scanner over mule account used in rRs.r3.74-cr cyber fraud

India, April 18 -- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the role of a former branch manager of a private bank in connection with a cyber fraud case wherein proceeds of crime worth Rs.3... Read More


India bans wellness wonder ashwagandha's leaf products on health risk

New Delhi, April 18 -- India's food regulator has cracked down on a key ingredient in popular wellness supplements, ordering a halt to the use of ashwagandha (withania somnifera) leaves and their extr... Read More


Young people imposing religious beliefs on others a disturbing trend: Allahabad high court

PRAYAGRAJ, April 18 -- The Allahabad high court has refused to quash an FIR against two Class 12 students booked under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 for al... Read More


Loss of input tax credit, policy changes weigh on life private insurers' Q4 margins, profitability

Mumbai, April 18 -- The trailing impact of disruptions related to goods and services tax (GST) and recent policy changes dulled the March quarter for life insurers. HDFC Life Insurance and ICICI Prude... Read More


One more MBA student arrested for Goregaon drug deaths

India, April 18 -- The Vanrai police on Thursday arrested a 22-year-old MBA student in connection with the death of two other MBA students attending a concert at the NESCO Exhibition Centre in Goregao... Read More