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Indian Railways to run Narsapur-Tirupati-Narsapur weekly express train from April 27

Narsapur-Tirupati-Narsapur weekly express approved by Railways; service to begin from April 27

17 Apr 2026 12:23 pm
Votes godigitalat city college

A two-member team fromAgurchandManmullJain College inMeenambakkamhas designed an electronic voting machine to make elections to the student council less cumbersome and totally error-free

17 Apr 2026 12:23 pm
Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in traditional new year amnesty

The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military's iron grip on power

17 Apr 2026 12:23 pm
Trekking SOP announced by Karnataka, online registration and nature guide mandatory

A mobile app with details of trekking route maps will be installed in the phone of every trekker, which will help locate a trekker if they get lost

17 Apr 2026 12:07 pm
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20

Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, including those from political parties representing the Tamils of the north and east, as well as the Malaiyaha Tamils from the islands hill country

17 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Supreme Court warns M.P. govt. of paramilitary deployment to rein in Chambal sand miners

The top court directed the installation of CCTV cameras, GPS tracking along the routes; matter posted for May 11

17 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Bihar politics: Former CM Nitish Kumar plans to groom his son Nishant before giving him big responsibility

Not allowing Nishant Kumar to be a part of Chief Minister Samrat Choudharys Cabinet is the larger political plan of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar

17 Apr 2026 11:53 am
Man killed in land dispute in Tirupati village; accused family sets house on fire, flees

Man killed over land dispute in Adapareddipalle village of Tirupati rural mandal; accused family absconding

17 Apr 2026 11:53 am
ED raids against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora, others

The ED teams were provided security by personnel from a central paramilitary force

17 Apr 2026 11:53 am
Ruby Lal interview: History is part of a thinking civilisation

Historian-authors Ruby Lal and Ira Mukhoty in an exclusive conversation on the tiger-hunting Nur Jahan

17 Apr 2026 11:50 am
Earth Day 2026: A few initiatives from Thiruvananthapuram doing their bit for the environment

Ahead of Earth Day, which falls on April 22, know a few people who have made a difference through community engagement and sustainability-focussed initiatives

17 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Gurugram busts a gang for duping people with fake gold coins; the gang also targeted Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi

The police team recovered 2.30 crore in cash and 678 grams of gold from the possession of the accused

17 Apr 2026 11:40 am
Housing for roadside dwellers and traffic solutions are top priorities for Harbour constituency: Minister Sekarbabu

Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at Broadway will reduce traffic congestion in areas like Sowcarpet. He also seeks to increase the number of educational institutions, learning centres, and libraries and provide uninterrupted electricity, safe drinking water, and proper sewer systems

17 Apr 2026 11:35 am
Asia is vulnerable to an energy shock if West Asia conflict continues, warns IMF

Asia could face a sharp energy shock if the US-Israel- Iran war escalates, the IMF has warned.

17 Apr 2026 11:32 am
Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed

Mr. Harivanshs return to the post, marks the first time a nominated member holds the office of Deputy Chairman

17 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Keralas Kozhikode

According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator

17 Apr 2026 11:29 am
Towards restoring hearing without invasive procedures

Raman and Lakshmanan, Founders of Backyard Creators, on their domain

17 Apr 2026 11:28 am
Pakistan-based LeT's co-founder injured in attack in Lahore

Two unidentified armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire on the white car in which Ghazi and Hamza were travelling at Peco Road in Lahore near the TV channel's office. In the attack, Hamza suffered bullet injuries while Ghazi remained unhurt, says police

17 Apr 2026 11:26 am
Karnataka Cabinet approves AI Centre of Excellence at Electronics City in Bengaluru

Also, a Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed in east Bengaluru under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a total project cost of 100 crore

17 Apr 2026 11:26 am
Whats that spot?

A curious little brother, a worried sister, and a pimple that feels as big as a planet...

17 Apr 2026 11:19 am
Sailing in the cosmic ocean

Meghnath learns about the mysteries of space from Shukracharya

17 Apr 2026 11:18 am
Mystery of the dancing man

Akash found the toy when he cleaned his cupboard but when it came alive at night ...

17 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Peninsula Land forays into plotted real estate in Alibaug

Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from India and abroad

17 Apr 2026 11:08 am
Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat

The Pope has to understand it's very simple Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The world would be in great danger, says Mr. Trump

17 Apr 2026 11:03 am
Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app for alleged harassment and intimidation

FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and intimidation

17 Apr 2026 11:02 am
Street Fighter trailer: Iconic fighters packed into high-stakes tournament into big-screen adaptation

The trailer features fan-favourite fighters including Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken Masters, Guile and Balrog, alongside recognisable elements such as the Hadouken attack and arcade-style cues

17 Apr 2026 11:01 am
Meet The Starlings, a collective of women crochet enthusiasts

The Starlings, a women-only community, has members from across Kerala, other states and West Asia

17 Apr 2026 11:01 am
An app that offers mental health and legal support for abuse survivors in India

Bengaluru-based iDare is offering discreet, app-based mental health and legal support for abuse survivors, placing emotional safety at the centre of womens health conversations

17 Apr 2026 11:00 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Voters urged to keep conscience and palms clean

InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes

17 Apr 2026 10:57 am
Prime Minister, Vice-President pay tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary

PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with the former Prime Minister and also urged young Indians to learn more about the leaders work

17 Apr 2026 10:54 am
Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 1.16% down at $98.24 per barrel in futures trade

17 Apr 2026 10:52 am
How ambience is reshaping Madurais eateries

From terracotta-toned restaurants to French-themed cafes and rooftop dining, restaurants in Madurai are redefining the experience of eating out

17 Apr 2026 10:41 am
ED secures five-day custody of two accused in RHFL-RCFL fund diversion case

The accused Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, former senior executives of Reliance (Anil Ambani) group entities, were arrested on April 15, 2026

17 Apr 2026 10:36 am
Stock markets trade higher in early trade

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20; Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15

17 Apr 2026 10:36 am
Matka King series review: A cautionary tale on the cost of ambition that pays rich dividends

Fired by Vijay Varmas restrained intensity and director Nagraj Manjules signature social realism,Matka Kingturns out to be a familiar but gripping crime drama that is worth betting on.

17 Apr 2026 10:32 am
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

The GPT-Rosalind is designed to support research across biochemistry, drug discovery and translational medicine

17 Apr 2026 10:28 am
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety

The government is considering restrictions on popular social media apps with ministers under pressure to introduce an Australia-style ban

17 Apr 2026 10:25 am
Perils of selective political reporting: the case of Tamil Nadus finances

The rising prominence of social media warrants a closer look at the shifts in political reporting. An example is Union Minister Piyush Goyals recent claim on Tamil Nadus debt burden, which highlights the limits of citing debt without accounting for other factors

17 Apr 2026 10:22 am
Filmmaker Fazil Razak on Moham selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026

The director on shaping a psychologically layered story and navigating the festival circuit

17 Apr 2026 10:21 am
Observance of death anniversary of Biju Patnaik; a tussle to appropriate legacy in Odisha

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), one of the most dominant regional forces in Odisha politics since 2000, was founded on the ideology and principles of Biju Patnaik and continues to project itself as the sole inheritor of his legacy

17 Apr 2026 10:20 am
The art engager: Continuum exhibition blends art and home life in Gurugram

Ongoing exhibition Continuum, an exhibition at The Art Hub, Gurugram, dissolves boundaries between art and everyday life for meaningful conversations on the around the language of light, colour, instinct, and emotion

17 Apr 2026 10:20 am
Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away

Netflix is pushing further into live sports, podcasts and games, executives said on an earnings call

17 Apr 2026 10:17 am
Something to Prove: A coming-of-age story for the late bloomer

American writer-actor Anita Kalathara draws from her own life to craft a relatable series on identity, family and independence

17 Apr 2026 10:00 am
17 Apr 2026 9:58 am
Teaching experience obtained from unrecognised departments will be invalid, says National Medical Commission

National Medical Commission has also noted that all postgraduate medical education and training must comply with the latest NMC regulations, including the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, and the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025.

17 Apr 2026 9:58 am