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Navy was minutes away from striking Pakistan from sea during Operation Sindoor: Admiral Tripathi

Operation Sindoor demonstrated exemplary readiness and resolve of the Indian Navy, as its units undertook swift deployment and maintained a highly aggressive posture throughout the period, says Mr. Tripathi

2 Apr 2026 2:47 am
Young Tigresses set for stern test against Japan in U20 Asian Cup opener

The match will kick off at 18:30 IST at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani, and will be streamed live on FanCode, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF)

2 Apr 2026 2:17 am
A textbook, criticism, the Court and contempt

The NCERT textbook controversy should be resolved without diminishing judicial respect or free speech

2 Apr 2026 1:57 am
A West Asia security rethink amid Americas role

The urgency for a new regional security architecture grows amid the West Asian crisis

2 Apr 2026 1:42 am
Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism

Inclusive development must be the focus in areas freed of Naxalism

2 Apr 2026 1:40 am
Orderly exit: On India and energy transition issues

While cutting down on oil, India must avoid new forms of dependence

2 Apr 2026 1:31 am
How anti-corruption bodies are politicised

The head of an investigative agency needs to ensure that prosecutions are grounded in evidence rather than suspicion or political momentum

2 Apr 2026 1:18 am
India to tour Zimbabwe for three-match T20I series in July

The BCCI, in a statement on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), informed that the Indian men's team will play three games against hosts Zimbabwe on July 23, 25, and 26

2 Apr 2026 1:18 am
Excise case: Kejriwal asked to reply to plea against discharge

HC issues notice to AAP chief on plea challenging his acquittal in 2 cases; former CM deliberately disobeyed summonses issued to him to join probe, ED tells court; matter scheduled for April 29

2 Apr 2026 1:17 am
Vishvanath and Sachin in Asian boxing quarterfinals

Vishvanath relied on his ring craft to get past Kyrgyzstans Bekzat Ergeshov 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with Kazakhstans reigning World champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay

2 Apr 2026 1:17 am
Residents face daily risk of commuting on dug-up Mariappan Kovil Street

Despite ongoing stormwater drain construction, the GCC has kept the street open to two-way vehicle and pedestrian traffic on barely one-metre portion of a 3-metre lane, with minimal barricading and construction materials left on roadside

2 Apr 2026 1:17 am
The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister

In order to make a mark, the new government must tackle migration head-on

2 Apr 2026 1:02 am
Seeman criticises State governments welfare schemes, fiscal policies

Canvassing votes for NTK candidates in Coimbatore, he alleges freebies are offset by increased taxes

2 Apr 2026 1:01 am
T.N. Assembly election: PMK poll manifesto calls for T.N. govt. to carry out caste census

He also charges the DMK government of accruing enormous debts without any capital expenditure

2 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Hyderabad sees surge in customer enquiries for PNG connections

The rising demand coupled with the Centres push for PNG has meant City Gas Distribution entities in the country such as BGL doubling down on efforts to ramp up the pipeline network

2 Apr 2026 12:57 am
T.N. Assembly election: Palaniswami dubs DMK government anti-farmer

He says the five-year term of the DMK government has been marked by a sharp rise in the prices of rice and other essential commodities, and steep hike in property tax and electricity tariff, which affected the common people.

2 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Amaravati | Lok Sabha passes Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026. What did the MPs say?

The Lok Sabha has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which seeks to give legal backing to Amaravati as the States only capital, effectively ruling out any future changes to this decision. Heres what MPs from various parties said.

2 Apr 2026 12:27 am
The worlds top-20 would be good. That should be the main plan: Abhay

The World No. 25 is pragmatic about his success while acknowledging the role of his coachesWillstropandHarinderpal; the squash star, who prefers to stay in the present, is keen to participate in big events to maintain consistency

2 Apr 2026 12:27 am
AfterRanjistruggles,TNCAto revamp the top league

The move to make the first division games four-day affairs is aimed at helping players prepare better for the premier red-ball tournament;TNPLto be truncated; womensTNPL on the cards

2 Apr 2026 12:17 am
INLDseeks crop damage compensation due to rains

We demand that the BJP government conduct a special crop damage assessment and provide immediate relief to farmers by disbursing compensation of at least 50,000 per acre, says INLD national president Abhay Singh Chautala

2 Apr 2026 12:02 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | There was no young candidate on NCPs final list to challenge my candidature in Elathur: A.K. Saseendran

Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, one of the seniormost leaders of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is contesting from Elathur for the fourth consecutive time. In an interview with The Hindu, he responds to criticism about his decision to contest again instead of making way for a younger candidate, as well as the ongoing protest by a section of upland farmers who have fielded their own candidate against him, citing his alleged failures to address their concerns amid rising human-wildlife conflict

1 Apr 2026 11:58 pm
Minister Duriamurugans vehicle inspected by election squad in Vellore

The Minister was said to have been accompanied by his son and Vellore MP D.M. Kathir Anand and Arakkonam DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan

1 Apr 2026 11:57 pm
Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'

Pezeshkian had said Iran had the ecessary will for a ceasefire, but only if its foes guaranteed that hostilities would not return

1 Apr 2026 11:57 pm
Vettori lavishes praise on Kishans captaincy

Vettori underlinedthat Kishan led by example with a 38-ball 80against RCB

1 Apr 2026 11:37 pm
Israeli strike on Beirut kills senior Hezbollah commander

Several large blasts were heard across the city on April 1, 2026, and a column of smoke was seen rising from Jnah, which is home to apartment buildings, cafes and shops

1 Apr 2026 11:37 pm
Centre approves 438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port

A statement by the ministry says the project envisages the dismantling of legacy infrastructure and comprehensive redevelopment of the berth to handle crude oil, petroleum products (POL), LPG and the like

1 Apr 2026 11:36 pm
Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil writes to Centre seeking express train between Bengaluru and Vijayapura

With the completion of the 9.6-km double line railway work between Almatti and Wandal, which has been opened for traffic since March 25, Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil has sought the introduction of a long-pending express train service between Bengaluru and Vijayapura

1 Apr 2026 11:27 pm
Amit Shah asks Manipur CM to accelerate peace process, approves formation of all-woman police battalion

Zomi community leaders warn of phased and coordinated agitations over delay in justice for MLA who died following a mob assault.

1 Apr 2026 11:27 pm