SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 35    C

The Hindu

National / The Hindu

Workers protest outside unit in Rajasthans Bhiwadi, demand wage hike

The protesting workers sat on a dharna and blocked the road outside the Suprajit Engineering Limited gate, raising slogans and disrupting traffic, police said.

13 Apr 2026 6:28 pm
Chennai Poll Canvas: Velachery | Development vs recurring flood woes

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

13 Apr 2026 6:26 pm
Telangana CM opposes present delimitation exercise; proposes hybrid model based on pro-rata and GSDP of States

Revanth Reddy points out that increasing seats by 50% would widen the gap between States like Kerala and Uttar Pradesh

13 Apr 2026 6:14 pm
What is spatial computing?

One world is where we stand, while the other lies in the confines of technology. In the field of spatial computing, you will witness these two worlds collide like never before!

13 Apr 2026 6:11 pm
I do not see the Assembly election inTamil Nadu as a close contest: Chief Minister Stalin

The contest is essentially between theDMK-ledfront and theAIADMK-ledalliance.Our achievements and electoral promises have captured the imagination of the people. The outcome will disprove the notion that theDMKcannot win two consecutive elections, says theDMKpresident

13 Apr 2026 6:07 pm
U.S. aware of Irans capabilities, says Iran Envoy Mohammad Fathali

The Envoy said the U.S. side made unlawful demands during the talks that led to the negotiations ending without results

13 Apr 2026 6:04 pm
Nara Lokesh meets President Murmu, thanks her for approving Amaravati Capital Bill

Lokesh thanks President for approving the Bill notifying Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh; presents her a coffee table book on Amaravatis journey

13 Apr 2026 5:56 pm
Telangana invites public feedback on draft amendments to Fire Services Act

Officials said the proposed changes are intended to address current requirements, emerging risks and advancements in fire safety technologies, with a focus on improving public safety.

13 Apr 2026 5:51 pm
Brand Loyalty Reimagined: How Encalm Transforms Airport Lounges into Strategic Engagement Hubs

Through behavioural insight, operational precision, and sensory design,Encalm Hospitality enables partner brands to engage travelers in moments of sustained attention

13 Apr 2026 5:51 pm
Death of BDS student: KSU, MSF protest at Anjarakandy dental college

Protesters demand strict action against college management and accused teachers

13 Apr 2026 5:45 pm
IMD forecasts below-average monsoon rains for 2026 amid El Nino concerns

The India Meteorological Department released its long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season, spanning June to September

13 Apr 2026 5:44 pm
Retail inflation inches up to 3.4% in March

The retail inflation released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) is based on a new series with a base year 2024

13 Apr 2026 5:40 pm
Asha Bhosles final journey draws huge crowds in Mumbai

Residents of chawls and buildings along the route of the funeral cortege gathered to catch a final glimpse of the legend

13 Apr 2026 5:40 pm
'All-party meeting' on April 15 to discuss women's reservation: Kharge

Says there is a need for wide discussions on implementation of Women's Reservation law given its broader national implications.

13 Apr 2026 5:23 pm
Press Club of India condemns attack on office of Assamese daily, seeks action against perpetrators

Criticises burning of hundreds of copies of the newspaper in Upper Assam by unidentified persons around April 9 polling day.

13 Apr 2026 5:21 pm
To be on electoral roll, to vote is a sentimental right, says Supreme Court

The act of voting is the biggest expression of nationality and patriotism, the EC departed from promise to leave voters in 2002 electoral roll untouched and the logical discrepancy category was unique to West Bengal, says apex court

13 Apr 2026 5:15 pm
Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked due to workers protests: Delhi Traffic Police

Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi), Delhi Traffic Police posted on X

13 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress, CPI(M) question delay in poll data publication

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan writes to Chief Election Commissioner of India, drawing his attention to the fact that there is inordinate delay in publishing the official data related to the Kerala Assembly Elections

13 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
Do mental health labels hurt more than they help?

While labels sometimes bring assurance because they give a name to what individuals experience and make them feel like they are being validated, whether or not they are really inclusive and whether they help or hinder treatment is a questions that needs addressing

13 Apr 2026 5:00 pm
What happens to your muscles when you stop working out?

Musculature, strength, size, and endurance are maintained only so long as they are demanded. The moment that demand disappears, the physiological mechanisms that once built muscle now work towards energy conservation, initiating a gradual, though measurable, decline

13 Apr 2026 4:59 pm
Rupee weakens by 56 paise to settle at 93.39 against U.S. dollar

According to forex analysts, uncertainties over the opening of Strait of Hormuz following the U.S. announcement to blockade Iranian ports further intensified withdrawal for foreign capital from domestic equities, weakening the Indian currency.

13 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

Pope Leo kicks off African tour under shadow of Trumps ire

13 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
Judges, doctors, and bureaucrats discuss suicide prevention methodologies in Chennai

Institute of Applied Therapeutics had organised the closed-door roundtable in Chennai to enable a candid exchange of thoughts

13 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
TECNO Drops CSK Stars Into a No-Network Fix and Flips the Script With POVA Curve 2

Dube, Samson, Sarfaraz stuck mid-lift, no bars, but the battery (and banter) holds

13 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Qianhai ShenzhenHong Kong Youth Innovation and Entrepreneur Hub Debuts at GITEX AI ASIA

EHub Connects Global Innovation Resources and Engages Singapores Innovation Community, with AI and Investment as Core Drivers, Unlocking International Collaboration in Intelligent Manufacturing and Sustainable Technologies

13 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Noida protests: Uttar Pradesh Police chief says 'provocative elements' being identified, warns of strict action

The Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police said provocative elements and external elements involved in the unrest are being traced

13 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
TCS Nashik case: IT employees body approaches Labour Ministry, seeks POSH compliance audit in tech firm

NITES urged the Ministry to take immediate and decisive action by directing a comprehensive and time-bound audit and inspection

13 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
ED raids in money laundering case against Ashok Kharat

Five premises in Kharat's hometown, Nashik, and three each in Pune and Shirdi have been raided. Residential and commercial premises linked to Kharat, his chartered accountant (CA) Prakash Pophale, Kharat's relatives, and some branches of cooperative credit societies are being covered, says officials

13 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
CM Naidu asks Centre to cut regulations to under 100, simplify approvals for industries

Naidu directs officials to cut industrial regulations from over 800 to fewer than 100; permissions and licences for setting up industries should be in single digits, he said

13 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Japan volcano erupts sending plumes of ash 3.4 km high

The eruption of Sakurajima was the first major eruption since December 13

13 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Noida Link Road from Chilla Border blocked amid Hosiery: Delhi Traffic Police

Traffic at Noida severely affected due to ongoing agitation by the workers from private factories. They have completely blocked the Noida Link Road coming from Chilla Border (Delhi), Delhi Traffic Police posted on X

13 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
Vijay Varma on working with Nagraj Manjule in Matka King: He is a man of few words

The actor, along with co-star Siddharth Jadhav and co-writer and co-creator Abhay Koranne discusses Matka King, how Varma prepared for the role, his effortless approach to acting, collaborating with Nagraj, and more

13 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Gift agonising defeat to BJP that hates Tamil, Tamils, and Tamil Nadu: Kanimozhi urges voters

Tamils can neither be blackmailed nor coerced, Ms. Kanimozhi said, while also taking a potshot at the AIADMK for allying with the BJP

13 Apr 2026 4:14 pm