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A false high: On voter turnout data, SIR impact | The Hindu Editorial

SIRs impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures

29 Apr 2026 2:21 pm
All 34 students taking Konkani as third language pass SSLC exams in Karnataka

For the past 17 years, Vishwa Konkani Kendra has provided monthly honorarium to Konkani teachers, scholarships to students, and training in written Konkani to several schools in the three coastal districts of Karnataka

29 Apr 2026 2:17 pm
Siberian Huskies abandoned on Hyderabad outskirts, found severely dehydrated; one dead, eight traced

The dogs, aged between 2-3 years, were left in open areas far from habitation, with no access to shade or water during peak summer conditions

29 Apr 2026 2:10 pm
Echoes of belonging: The Armenian churchs bells of Chennai and their unseen legacy

Three hundred 300 years have gone by, but the Armenian churchs six sonorous bells continue to spread calm, and remind some others of a home far and beyond

29 Apr 2026 2:09 pm
PVR INOX to release David Dhawan hits to celebrate his cinema legacy

The film festival has been curated to honour his legacy ahead of the release of his latest film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

29 Apr 2026 2:00 pm
Visakha Express rape case: railway worker booked, special task force on the trail

Government Railway Police take over case from Rentachintala police; special task force formed; CCTV footage from Visakhapatnam, Samalkot and Vijayawada stations being examined

29 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Several Gurugram schools receive bomb threat emails, police on alert

This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats

29 Apr 2026 1:53 pm
29 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar to release in Japan in July

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy-actioner stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun

29 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
Month-long Kochi Comedy Festival brings together national and regional artistes

The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew, Gautham Govindan, Shamik Chakrabarti and Anand Rathnam along with a few artistes from Kerala

29 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
Avataar Ventures Joins India Deep-Tech Investment Alliance as Platinum General Member

Avataar Ventures to commit growth capital to deep tech companies across robotics, quantum, semiconductors, material science, space tech, lifesciences and other deep-tech categories.

29 Apr 2026 1:45 pm
Hong Leong Bank Vietnam Named Best SME Bank for Customer Experience in Southeast Asia and Vietnam

HLBVN was also recognised as the Best Digital Bank for Customer Experience in Vietnam, with the Bank successfully simplifying business management for SMEs through its partnership with So Ban Hang

29 Apr 2026 1:44 pm
Umar Khalid is in jail to ensure society doesn't turn into prison: Prakash Raj at Bengaluru event

The event focused on Mr. Khalids writings, incarceration, and the broader political and social context reflected in the book

29 Apr 2026 1:42 pm
Siddaramaiah will remain Karnataka CM for another 15 days, says MP Govind Karjol

Internal fighting has reached its peak, says BJP leader

29 Apr 2026 1:40 pm
Mango Pachcha release date: Sudeep-backed film grabs vacant slot left by Toxic

Right after the postponement of Toxic starring Yash, the release date of Mango Pachcha, starring Sanjith Sanjeev, was locked

29 Apr 2026 1:39 pm
The Hindu launches tabloid TeenDigest for young readers

A revamp of The Hindu In School, the 32-page edition aims to engage curious young minds in an age of endless scrolling. Content ranges from deep dives into science and world affairs, to stories designed to spark creativity.

29 Apr 2026 1:38 pm
Ganga Expressway: All you need to know about the expandable six-lane greenfield corridor

The Ganga Expressway is a 594-km-long, access-controlled greenfield corridor with six lanes, expandable to eight, and a design speed of 120 kmph

29 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Watch: Mamata visits polling booths, alleges central forces acting at BJPs behest

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited multiple polling booths in Bhabanipur during voting, alleging that central forces and election observers were acting under BJP influence

29 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Nandyal SP Suneel Sheoran conducts late-night surprise inspections to curb crime in town

SP Suneel Sheoran visits Bommalasatram, Railway Station, Nunepalli, Sai Baba Nagar and other localities; tells personnel to keep watch on rowdy-sheeters and intensify night patrols

29 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Schools shut in five Mizoram districts as heavy rain, winds lash State

Aizawl, Serchchip, Lunglet, Hnahthial, and Lawngtlai districts shut schools as a precautionary safety measure, School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said

29 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Kerala power cuts: No load shedding, overuse causing disruptions, says Minister Krishnankutty

Krishnankutty claims power trips due to overload are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes

29 Apr 2026 1:28 pm
Six killed, four injured as bus crashes into van in Gujarat's Sabarkantha

Six passengers of the van were killed, and four others suffered injuries, he said

29 Apr 2026 1:16 pm
PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting 12 districts from Meerut to Prayagraj

CM Adityanath described the six-lane (expandable to eight) expressway as a lifeline connecting villages, farmers, entrepreneurs and youth

29 Apr 2026 1:10 pm
Hark back to the homes of the royals of Royapettah

Besides Amir Mahal, Royapettah has several royal residences, some of which have survived the test of time

29 Apr 2026 1:02 pm
PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg

The match pitted the most attacking Champions League teams of the season against each other, and it quickly lived up to its billing with a relentless pace, with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany in the stands, serving out a suspension, and his assistant Aaron Danks in the dugout

29 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
US Based Consulting Firm SC&H Expands Global Footprint, Opens First International Office in Gurugram, India

India-based team to enhance client service, scale capacity, and support U.S. colleagues across core practices

29 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
India, U.K. need to simplify their regulatory mechanisms: Londons Lady Mayor

During her maiden visit to India, Mayor Dame Susan Langley emphasised on the need for both the countries to understand each others markets more strategically

29 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
Poco X8 Pro Max Review | Powerful performance and premium hardware

Starting at 42,999, the phone makes a strong case for its Pro Max branding with a massive battery, a premium design, and powerful performance

29 Apr 2026 12:55 pm
Why India must rethink alternative schooling pathways

Reimagining schooling in India requires moving beyond a binary of mainstream and alternative and creating a continuum of educational options that cater to diverse learner profiles

29 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Dr. Reddys Laboratories gets Health Canada nod for generic Semaglutide injection

Health Canadas approval positions Dr. Reddys Laboratories as a key player in the Canadian market, offering a vital treatment for Type 2 diabetes to millions

29 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Bong Joon Ho reunites with Neon for first animated feature Ally, set for 2027 release

Described as a family-oriented adventure with emotional undertones, the film follows a young piglet squid living deep in the South Pacific Ocean

29 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
BJP will form government in Bengal with thumping majority: BJP chief Nabin

The BJP will form the government in Bengal. We are winning the elections with a massive majority, Nitin Nabin said

29 Apr 2026 12:48 pm
Tamil Nadu government cannot restrict maternity leave to just 12 weeks for third pregnancy: Madras High Court

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and N. Senthil Kumar say the pain undergone by women employees for all pregnancies are the same and hence they are entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for third pregnancy too

29 Apr 2026 12:40 pm
Andhra Pradesh SSC results to be declared on April 30 at 11 a.m., says Lokesh

Minister Nara Lokesh says students can check results on the official portal, the Mana Mitra WhatsApp service, the LEAP app and DigiLocker; headmasters can download school-wide results through their logins

29 Apr 2026 12:39 pm
Free health camp in Jambagi village in Vijayapura district by B. M. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

The health camp was held in the Government Higher Primary School in Jambagi H. village of Babaleshwar taluk

29 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
Security forces, Maoists exchange fire in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Misir Besra a politburo member of CPI (Maoist) remains active in the area along with his group, according to police sources

29 Apr 2026 12:35 pm
The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths

The capsizing of a fishing trawler carrying refugees draws attention to the cost of protracted displacement

29 Apr 2026 12:35 pm
NDPS court in Mumbai criticises NCB over freeze order; allows actor Rhea Chakraborty to operate account

Additional Sessions Judge U.C. Deshmukh passed the order while allowing the application filed by Rhea Chakraborty and her mother Sandhya

29 Apr 2026 12:22 pm
Clevatess Season 2 trailer: New cast revealed ahead of July premiere as the beast king returns

The story follows the aftermath of a failed mission by a group of heroes who are unable to defeat the powerful beast king Clevatess

29 Apr 2026 12:20 pm
At least four killed, 20 injured as bus, truck collide in Odisha

The accident took place on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) night in Chandiposh police station area when the bus was travelling from Rourkela to Mangalpur in Jajpur district

29 Apr 2026 12:18 pm
Telangana SSC results 2026 on four websites, MeeSeva WhatsApp number

Hyderabad Police Commissioner appealed to parents not to burden their children with hopes, to observe their behavior after results

29 Apr 2026 12:15 pm
Addhatrao, Tendulkar cleared for T20 Mumbai

Since they have not participated in the T20 league organised by the association of their respective teams, the BCCI has allowed them to participate in the T20 Mumbai League, the MCA secretary said

29 Apr 2026 12:13 pm