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TMC MP alleges attack on car by BJP; EC seeks report

In a live video, a sobbing Mithali Bag alleged that when her vehicle was passing by the election office of the BJP candidate in Hooghly, miscreants aided by the BJP threw stones at her vehicle, smashing its windows

27 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Fire breaks out at commercial complex in Ahmedabad; 25 persons rescued

The blaze apparently originated near an ATM facility inside the private bank branch on the ground floor and quickly intensified, spreading to the parking area and higher levels, according to officials

27 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
Protest padayatra by BJP Mahila Morcha activists in Mangaluru

The padayatra began at the BJP party office at PVS Junction and culminated in front of Mangaluru City Corporation

27 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
KPCC chief downplays debate on Congress CM face in Kerala, questions LDF govt on power cuts

Sunny Joseph says AICC will take a decision on CM at the appropriate time

27 Apr 2026 3:15 pm
Naidu sets 4.60-a-unit power purchase target for Andhra Pradesh by year-end

Naidu officials to bring down the States average power purchase cost to 4.60 a unit by the end of the year, and asked that more than half the States power generation come from renewable sources by 2028-29

27 Apr 2026 3:12 pm
Karnataka to launch scheme to let farmers buy milch cattle at subsidised prices

For the first time in Karnataka, a free anti-foot-and-mouth disease vaccination programme will be launched in all districts

27 Apr 2026 3:03 pm
Iran offers to end chokehold on Strait of Hormuz, asks U.S. to end blockade

Iran also wants the U.S. to end its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, said the two officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations

27 Apr 2026 2:50 pm
China blocks Meta's acquisition of AI firm Manus, says state planner

China has blocked Metas acquisition of AI startup Manus, the countrys top economic planning body said

27 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
Iran war disrupts thecircuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms

The disruption is a fresh blow to electronics manufacturers which are already grappling with soaring memory chip costs and highlights the broadening impact of the Iran war

27 Apr 2026 2:31 pm
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro Review | Balances portability, productivity and display

Starting at 1,78,990, the Galaxy Book 6 Pro finds itself amongst the premium laptops in the market, which also means that it is expected to be a complete powerhouse across all fronts

27 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
Elderly man beaten to death on moving bus in Chennai; youth arrested

The accused, a 25-year-old man, had an argument with the elderly passenger over the route details, and assaulted him, causing his death

27 Apr 2026 2:29 pm
Keralas power crisis due to West Asia conflict, says Electricity Minister Krishnankutty

Minister says shortage of cooking gas has led to increased reliance on induction cookers, significantly pushing up power usage across Kerala

27 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Amid sweltering heat, polling staff struggle with lack of ventilation, well-maintained toilets

From stinky toilets to inadequate ventilation, polling staff continued their work amid the poorly maintained conditions at some of the polling centres in south Chennai

27 Apr 2026 2:23 pm
Watch: USIran talks stall as new Hormuz proposal raises stakes

Talks between the United States and Iran have entered a new phase of uncertainty after planned negotiations in Islamabad failed to take place.

27 Apr 2026 2:19 pm
Madras High Court dismisses second assets case against Vijay over election affidavit

The Madras High Court has dismissed the second petition filed against Vijay questioning the assets declared by him in his election nomination papers for the Perambur Assembly constituency in this years Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.

27 Apr 2026 2:17 pm
Exam: Pushkar-Gayatri backed Tamil-series gets release date

Directed by A. Sarkunam, the series stars Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan and Abbas

27 Apr 2026 2:16 pm
Light pollution threatens worlds darkest skies in the Atacama

The exceptional conditions of the Atacama have enabled some of the most ambitious astronomical projects ever conceived, like the Extremely Large Telescope

27 Apr 2026 2:13 pm
Raghu Rai didnt just photograph India, he invented a way of seeing it: Rohit Chawla

Goa-based image-maker Rohit Chawla remembers how Magnum photographer Raghu Rai had little patience for the banal or the derivative, and even less inclination to disguise that impatience

27 Apr 2026 2:05 pm
K.V. Thomas sees LDF retaining power in Kerala, calls Congress infighting pitiable

Keralas Special Representative in New Delhi says people are not against the government but are desirous of change, which has always been the case. At the same time, they want continuity in governance and expect all current development works to move forward under those who initiated them

27 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Business houses in Tamil Nadu pause for polling

IT firms and parks along the OMR corridor wore a deserted look on election day

27 Apr 2026 2:04 pm
Supreme Court issues notice on plea of Enrica Lexie owner for return of 3 cr bond

Supreme Court order came on the basis of a decision by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in May 2020 to have the duo stand trial in Italy

27 Apr 2026 2:03 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Cash and liquor worth 27.31 lakh seized in 24-hour drive in Coimbatore

No seizures were reported in Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore North, Thondamuthur, Singanallur, Kinathukkadavu and Pollachi constituencies.

27 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement

Iran FM in Saint Petersburg blames U.S. for failure of Pakistan talks, state media said

27 Apr 2026 1:58 pm
Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal says he will not appear before Delhi High Court judge

AAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma that he will not appear before her personally or through an advocate.

27 Apr 2026 1:57 pm
Mood of Bengal suggests BJP victory in polls, will return during oath-taking ceremony: PM Modi

Mr. Modi attacked the ruling Trinamool Congress, accusing it of presiding over syndicate raj, political violence and economic decline

27 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
Oil rises, stocks swing as peace talk hopes wobble

Hopes that the two sides could make progress during negotiations in Pakistan were dashed on Saturday (April 26, 2026) by the U.S. President, who said there was no point sitting around talking about nothing

27 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
ED cracks down on suspected interstate liquor racket, raids 9 sites in Arunachal

Officials said liquor designated for sale within Arunachal Pradesh was allegedly diverted and supplied illegally to markets in Assam and other States

27 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
Ajith Kumars hit actioner Billa to re-release on his birthday

The film will be re-released with upgraded 7.1 Dolby Digital sound design and newly crafted poster designs

27 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Turning point: On the U.S. and Indias independent foreign policy | The Hindu Editorial

The U.S. is slicing away at Indias ability to pursue an independent foreign policy

27 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
Sharnbasva University student wins 14 lakh grant for AgriCarbon project in national hackathon

National-level competition aims to encourage innovation and research-based solutions to environmental and industrial challenges

27 Apr 2026 1:41 pm
American budget airlines seek $2.5 billion assistance from U.S. government: reports

The pitch underscores one of the unintended consequences of Washingtons Iran war: a surge in jet fuel prices that has roughly doubled costs, squeezing margins and pushing weaker airlines closer to the brink

27 Apr 2026 1:33 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Highest ever 88.56% voter turnout recorded in Tiruppur district

There were eight pink police stations entirely managed by women officials and green polling stations promoting eco-friendly practices.

27 Apr 2026 1:23 pm
Russian hackers used Signal app to deceive targets, German officials say

Multiple warnings have already been issued regarding Russia-linked hackers and espionage agents using platforms such as Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp for operations

27 Apr 2026 1:20 pm
Census work in Odisha: Two teachers die of heatstroke in two days

The incidents occurred in Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts, where the temperature has reached over 37C

27 Apr 2026 1:15 pm
27 Apr 2026 1:10 pm
Amazon to expand its quick commerce service in 100 cities across India

Amazon said to scale up its specialised fulfillment infrastructure and expand to over 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers

27 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
27 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
Supreme Court dismisses a plea by former Kerala Minister to suspend his conviction in tampering case

A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma dismissed the petition

27 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking inquiry into TVK chief Vijays assets

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan reject the new case, as they had already ordered notice in a similar writ petition

27 Apr 2026 12:45 pm
Raghu Rai's pictures made sure truth of Bhopal gas tragedy couldn't be buried: NGOs

Raghu Rai was a steadfast ally of the Bhopal campaign. He captured the immediate and unbearable human cost of the December 1984 Union Carbide disaster and returned, time and again, to reveal the long arc of suffering, official neglect and the determined resistance of survivors seeking accountability

27 Apr 2026 12:40 pm
AAP no longer the same old party; has a toxic work environment, says Raghav Chadha

But today, this party is no longer the same old party. Today, theres a toxic work environment in this party. You are stopped from working. You are stopped from speaking in Parliament, Raghav Chadha said

27 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Kerala reels under intense heat; Palakkad crosses 40C

High humidity levels make conditions feel hotter than actual temperature, especially during the day

27 Apr 2026 12:34 pm
Your name in Landsat: How to use NASAs satellite name generator?

The tool can find ones name (or any other text) among the vast geological structures of Earth. For example, the letters that make up The Hindu can resemble a a firn-filled Fjord in Tibet or Lake Tandou in Australia.

27 Apr 2026 12:26 pm
Supreme Court takes suo motu note of assault on woman advocate, issues directions

The Supreme Court directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to hand over the probe to a senior police person, preferably a woman officer in the rank of ACP or DCP

27 Apr 2026 12:25 pm