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India-flagged vessels start sailing out of Hormuz

Most of these ships are critical to Indias energy needs and are carrying crude oil

18 Apr 2026 2:44 am
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year

18 Apr 2026 2:09 am
Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

18 Apr 2026 1:53 am
Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district

The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk into planning processes, and develop actionable strategies for resilient and efficient infrastructure deployment and service delivery

18 Apr 2026 1:51 am
KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka

The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approved costs and actual earnings

18 Apr 2026 1:47 am
Chhattisgarh power plant tragedy: toll rises to 21, Opposition wants culpable homicide charges to be slapped

A worker named Kismat Barkat Ali hailing from Madhya Pradeshs Singrauli was admitted to a private hospital in State capital Raipur where he died on Thursday night

18 Apr 2026 1:43 am
Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%

The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses

18 Apr 2026 1:40 am
Develop century-old schools in Karnataka as heritage institutions: KDA to govt.

Chairman of KDA submitted a report on century-old government schools to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday

18 Apr 2026 1:38 am
Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'

The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental, social and human cost of mining

18 Apr 2026 1:35 am
Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul

Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face

18 Apr 2026 1:19 am
Why womens reservation cannot wait any longer

High turnout among women voters is a sign of democratic vitality, but true empowerment requires a seat at the decision-making table

18 Apr 2026 1:07 am
18 Apr 2026 12:56 am
Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran

The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts

18 Apr 2026 12:44 am
IPL 2026 GT vs KKR: Gill leads from the front as Titans complete a hat-trick of victories

His 50-ball 86 sets up the chase after the pacers led by Rabada bowl out Knight Riders for 180; Greens knock the lone bright spot

18 Apr 2026 12:39 am
Fabregas Como takes the road less travelled through Serie A

In a league known for defensive solidity, the lakeside club plays a brand of fluid, attacking football. In just its second season in the Italian top-flight in a quarter of a century, Como is in contention for a Champions League spot. Its rise and style under the former Spain midfielder have won admirers but they have also ruffled the feathers of the established order

18 Apr 2026 12:34 am
How imperious Javokhir Sindarov staked his claim with a singular Candidates run

The Uzbekistan Grandmaster earned the privilege to challenge D. Gukesh for the World title in staggering fashion in Cyprus. The 20-year-old killed the competition at the Candidates, following his breakout performance at last years World Cup with another statement triumph

18 Apr 2026 12:34 am
Higher education budget up by 60% in 5 years, yet T.N. govt. universities continue to struggle for funds

A State government committee noted in its October 2025 report that the existing model of disbursement of grants has not resulted in excellence in academics or better financial discipline

18 Apr 2026 12:26 am
SC agrees to hear CBIs plea against HC order acquitting 4 in custodial-death case

The case pertains to the death of Udayakumar (28), who was allegedly taken into police custody in Thiruvananthapuram in September 2005 and was subjected to custodial torture, leading to his death

18 Apr 2026 12:25 am
Sasikala criticises DMK and AIADMK for recklessly miring Tamil Nadu in financial morass

While her criticism of the DMK government over administrative failure was direct, Ms. Sasikala referred to the AIADMK as the previous regime, while charging both parties with saddling every unborn child with a loan of 2 lakh due to the freebie culture

18 Apr 2026 12:19 am
Prakash Karat praises Stalin, INDIA bloc for defeating Constitutional Amendment Bill

Terming the Bill the latest attack on the rights of Opposition-ruled States, he says the Modi government is trying to tamper with the federal structure

18 Apr 2026 12:16 am
Interior districts of T.N. to sizzle till April 21; humidity to increase heat stress in coastal districts

Weather enthusiasts and experts emphasise the need to incorporate the real feel temperature in forecasts to better indicate heat stress impact.

18 Apr 2026 12:15 am
Is Palaniswami silent over delimitation owing to fear or ignorance, asks Chidambaram

Accusing the Centre of hiding the truth, he says the AIADMK general secretary is not expressing his opinion after reading and understanding the law, but only parroting Amit Shahs opinion

18 Apr 2026 12:08 am
The fire started by Stalin has burnt the arrogance of Delhi, says T.N. Chief Minister

Terming the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in Parliament a historic win, the DMK president says this will be spoken about even after a 100 years. The real blow will be delivered on polling day, he adds

18 Apr 2026 12:00 am
MaheshPoyyamozhifacing a stiffer challenge this time inTiruverumbur

Tiruverumburis going to the polls amid voter discontent over the delay in building service lanes along theTiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway and continuing recessionary conditions among its once-thriving steel fabrication units

17 Apr 2026 11:55 pm