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Farmers body hits out at Forest Ministers proposal to sterilise wild animals

Dr. Bina Pillai Appointed as New Director of RGCB, Boosting Indias Biotech Ambitions

Mumbai, April 16: Dr. Bina Pillai, a renowned scientist, has been appointed as the new director of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGC

Bernardo Silva to Leave Manchester City After Nine Remarkable Years

Manchester, April 16: Captain Bernardo Silva will depart from Manchester City at the end of the current season, concluding a remarkable nine-year

Infrastructural facilities inaugurated at Kodaikanal court

Tamil literature and electoral politics: a compilation

This is a collection of articles published in The Hindu on Tamil short stories that narrate interesting aspects of electoral politics in Tamil Na

UDF will win all 13 seats in Kozhikode: IUML

Narayana Schools record 99.6% pass rate in CBSE Class 10 exams

Vizianagaram Brahmin body appoints Bharadwaja Chakravarthy as president

Torch relay held to encourage 100 per cent voting in Tirunelveli

India Approves First Chip Manufacturing Plant in Dholera, Gujarat

New Delhi, April 16: The central government has granted approval for the establishment of Indias first chip manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujar

Hyderabad doctors perform 10-hour lung washing procedure to save 38-year-old

Man killed in firecracker accident during Vishu in Palakkad

Wildlife Board declares 2,877 acres of forest land as protected reserve in Kalaburagi

Kozhikode student scores 500 out of 500 in CBSE Class X exam

Bishops councils call against FCRA amendments has immediate impact on coastal voters of Tirunelveli

U.S. digital banking solutions provider opens 260 seater tech centre

DMK stages protests against Delimitation Bill in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari

Amit Shah Addresses Misconceptions on Political Strength of Southern States Post-Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: In a special session of Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition allegations regarding womens reser

Three College Teachers Dismissed in Himachal Pradesh Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

Shimla, April 16: The Himachal Pradesh governments education department has dismissed three college teachers following serious allegations of sex

Supreme Court Clarifies Voting Rights Amid Bengals Special Intensive Review

New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court has clarified that individuals excluded from the revised voter list during the Special Intensive Review (S

We are for integrity of India, while DMK speaks separatism: Tejasvi Surya

Karnataka High Court clears way for e-auction of discontinued or unused liquor licences

It did so by setting aside the November 2025 interim order of a single judge, who had stayed the amended rules that altered the framework for gra

America is in a losing position in the Gulf, but Israel is winning: University of Oklahoma Professor Joshua Landis

Man impersonated an IAS officer arrested for 41 lakh fraud in Bengaluru

Salt pan workers indignant about lack of better amenities in Thoothukudi Constituency

BECIL Announces Recruitment for 28 Positions Including Medical Lab Technicians

New Delhi, April 16: Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) has opened a golden opportunity for job seekers. The organization ha

Gideon Saar Discusses Importance of Israel-India Relations with Hindi Leaders

Tel Aviv, April 16: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar held an online meeting with a group of Indian culture enthusiasts from around the globe.

Sridhar Babu invites U.S. firms to invest in aerospace, defence and space sectors

Census 2027: Door-to-door enumeration begins in Mysuru

6,450 enumerators deployed in Mysuru for the exercise, 999 enumerators have been deployed across Kodagu to ensure effective coverage; self-enumer

Orthodox Church to elect four metropolitans

The Malankara Syrian Christian Association, which will elect the metropolitans, is scheduled to convene on August 27 at Mulanthuruthy

Why deserts must not be subjected to greening initiatives

Deserts have a role to play in the larger ecosystem, and planting trees damages this unique habitat.

What causes jellyfish blooms?

Shifting ocean currents, warmer waters, and human activity can result in a boom in jellyfish population.

PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Viral Video Featuring Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, April 16: The governments fact-checking agency, PIB Fact Check, has labeled a viral video as fake. The video falsely depicts Finance M

Manipur Extends Internet Ban in Five Districts Until April 18

Imphal, April 16: The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services, including broadband, in five districts

Providing a platform for innovation and entrepreneurial collaboration in Kalyana Karnataka

Over 120 start-ups take part in Pitch Your Idea event in Kalaburagi

West Asia conflict eclipses election debates among Muslims here

Iran draws near-universal sympathy in Ramanathapuram, though the Muslim population is largely not Shia

Vizhinjam port sees record cargo growth amid global shipping disruptions

The seaport processed nearly 1.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo during its inaugural financial year. Amid global shipping d

US Visa Applicants Face Delayed Timelines

Rising applications may push back timelines or pause investor visas temporarily

Rahul Gandhi Pushed For Women's Quota By 2019: Priyanka Gandhi's Counter

The Opposition argues that while the Bill was passed unanimously in parliament in 2023 with support from all parties, the government has failed t

Karnatakas Muslim Leaders Question Congress Actions Amid Allegations of Bias

Bengaluru, April 16: Muslim leaders in Karnataka have expressed strong opposition to the Congress partys recent actions against Members of the Le

Lok Sabha seats in five southern states to increase to 195 from 129, clarifies Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has dismissed claims that southern states will see reduced representation in the Lok Sabha. He stated that followin

Governor Patel Declares Current Era as Golden Age for Tribal Development

Bhopal, April 16: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has proclaimed that the present time can be regarded as a golden age for tribal develop

West Asia Conflict: Tourism Drops 1520%, Aviation Faces Rs18,000 Crore Loss, Report Says

These disruptions have increased flying time by 2-4 hours on key routes, resulting in a sharp rise in fuel consumption and operating costs.

Airline officials booked after family alleges denial of boarding passes

CBSE 12th Result 2026 Live: When will CBSE announce results on results.cbse.nic.in? Check latest updates here

Contract workers stage protest seeking job security at NMDC mines

They urge the management to ensure that all existing workers are retained though, there has been a change in contractor

Tamil Nadu Police Arrest Key Suspects in Jan Nayakan Leak Case

Chennai, April 16: The Tamil Nadu State Cyber Crime Wing has successfully resolved the leak of the highly anticipated film Jan Nayakan, starring

KFD: Health Department appeals to people close to forest areas in Shivamogga to be alert

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager Positions Open at ERNET India

New Delhi, April 16: The Education and Research Network of India (ERNET), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Inform

Opposition to delimitation bill is anti-national, says State BJP chief

CPI(M) Puducherry unit flays Centre for move to carry out delimitation exercise

Who were Justin Fairfax and wife Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, and how did they die? Full explainer on messy divorce, family, children, career, allegations, public controversy

Who were Justin Fairfax and wife Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, and how did they die? Former Virginia Lt Gov Justin Fairfax and his wife were found dead

Delayed opening of Thanneermukkom bund deepens environmental strain on backwater villages

Mangaluru: Two-day South Karnataka meet of Bajrang Dal to be held from April 18

The convention will witness the deliberation on topics such as making Karnataka drug free, love jihad and Hinduism, cow protection, and promoting

Rishabh Pant Faces Uphill Battle for Indian Team Comeback Amid Poor Form

New Delhi, April 16: Rishabh Pants performance in IPL 2026 has raised concerns about his potential return to the Indian cricket team. With just 1

You should be ashamed: Jayapal erupts at Russ Vought over CFPB Gutting and siding with big banks

Top data analyst warns of Nightmare scenario ahead for Trumphere's what it means

CNN's data expert Harry Enten forecasts a challenging future for Republicans. Democrats are increasingly likely to win the Senate majority. Key r

GRAP Stage 1 enforced across Delhi-NCR amid poor air quality

Air quality in Delhi-NCR has dropped to a poor category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Response A

Word of the Day: Ultramontane

Ultramontane is a word that bridges geography, history and ideology. From its origins in medieval Europe to its modern metaphorical applications,

385 stolen mobile phones worth 1.15 crore recovered using CEIR portal in Bengaluru East Division

Teenager killed in firecracker blast

Noida Violence Uncovered: Three Main Conspirators Identified, Two Arrested, Pakistan Connection Revealed

Noida, April 16: In a significant development regarding the recent labor violence and unrest in Gautam Budh Nagar, police have made crucial revel

Farm workers stage protest seeking work for 100 days under job scheme

They submit memorandum pressing for immediate measures to ensure adequate employment opportunities for rural workers

Piramal Pharma Solutions and Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services Collaborate to Support ADC Development and Manufacturing

Wipro Q4 profit falls 1.8% to 3,502 crore; announces 15,000 crore share buyback

Wipro board approves its biggest-ever 15,000-crore share buyback at 250 apiece

Three Held For Spreading Misinformation On Social Media In J&Ks Baramulla

SRINAGAR, Apr 16: Three persons were arrested in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district for allegedly spreading rumours through various social med

IPL 2026, MI vs PBKS LIVE: Punjab Kings Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl

While MI seem to be stuck in the process at the moment, PBKS have been one of the frontrunners, especially in going all out with the bat

Karnataka govt.s decision to merge District Santwana Kendras to TSKs draws ire

Of the 31 districts, the DSKs have already been shut down in seven districts, and no centre was opened in Yadgir district

MGU secures patent for eco-friendly biopesticide

Mumbai Indian vs Punjab Kings Live Score Updates, IPL 2026: Head-to-Head

Member of Lashkar-e-Taiba Injured in Shooting Incident in Lahore

Lahore, April 16: Amir Hamza, a founding member of the terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been injured in a shooting incident. Acc

ISRO collaborates with ATREE for sustainable land management

The partnership will focus on mapping Indias grasslands and other open natural ecosystems, assessing the impacts of restoration efforts on degrad

Smriti Irani Responds to Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks on Women in Politics

New Delhi, April 16: Former Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has hit back at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief

Women Reservation Bill will empower women in decision making roles, says Delhi CM

Says a rapidly growing industrial city such as Coimbatore is yet to receive a metro rail project, adding that such infrastructure is essential fo

Trump to introduce KYC rules in US under citizenship data - here's what to know and documents required

Citizenship KYC rules USA 2026: America may soon see stricter banking rules. The Trump administration is considering a proposal to collect citize

Census-2027: Chandrababu Naidu does self-enumeration online

The exercise is not merely data collection but a strong foundation for future growth, the Chief Minister says, and appeals to the people to provi

Death toll from Turkiye's second school shooting in a week rises to 10

The gunman, who was also killed, arrived at the school with five firearms and seven magazines belonging to his father

Fire breaks out in paddy field in Kozhikode

Tourism Minister, TNCC president protest against Delimitation Bill in Salem

MRPS leaders demand 11% quota based on caste census

Kavadiga hurt after attack by kumki elephant at Bikkodu in Belur taluk

GITAM University organises TEP exhibition, 150 projects presented

Three killed, three others injured as lorry collides with tractor trolley and autorickshaw in Aswaraopet

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Delimitation: Perspectives and viewpoints

Opinion, editorials, interviews and insight from The Hindu on the delimitation debate

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Namakkal

M.K. Stalin urged people to hoist black flags in every home and public place

Peacock Numbers Improve At Adichunchangiri Sanctuary

Villagers surrounding the Mutt told Deccan Chronicle on Thursday We dont get to see peacocks often at the Hills. Earlier, we sighted peacocks per

Spring sizzler: Record heat could hit millions of Americans along the East Coast

An early-season heatwave is affecting millions across the eastern United States, with cities like New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.

PM Modi Urges Against Political Maneuvering on Womens Bill and Delimitation

New Delhi, April 16: A significant legislative battle is unfolding in the Lok Sabha during the three-day special session of Parliament. Out of 33

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Dictatorship and Misuse of Religion in Cameroon

Yaound, April 16: Pope Leo XIV, during his visit to Cameroon, labeled dictatorship as a significant threat to the world. He made these remarks in