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Women feel unsafe: AAP targets Delhi govt. over deteriorating law and order situation

The city is witnessing daily reports of murder and robbery, alleges Opposition party MLA Kuldeep Kumar

24 Apr 2026 12:18 am
Troubled waters: A.P., T.N. fishermen embroiled in a row

The seizure of four mechanised boats owned by Tamil Nadu fishermen at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district by local fisherfolk has prompted the Andhra Pradesh government to reinitiate boat patrolling across four coastal districts, bringing to the fore yet again a four-decade-old issue of illegal intrusion. The conflict takes a political turn and the repercussions are witnessed in 164 A.P. villages, narratesN. S. Chowdary

24 Apr 2026 12:13 am
High heat: On India and warming

India must address the underlying vulnerability to hot weather

24 Apr 2026 12:12 am
NOTA loses ground as electors in Tamil Nadu lean towards new political alternatives

In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to include NOTA as an option on electronic voting machines, allowing voters to formally reject all candidates

23 Apr 2026 11:58 pm
Lisa Gill appointed Chief Justice of A.P. High Court

She will assume office on April 25 consequent upon the retirement of current Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on April 24

23 Apr 2026 11:36 pm
Record turnout in WB & Tamil Nadu polls despite violence

Record voter turnout marked Phase 1 of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, despite sporadic violence and polling disruptions.

23 Apr 2026 11:30 pm
Russia reports toxic rain, orders locals to stay home after Ukrainian oil strike

Kyiv struck oil facilities in the southern town of Tuapse on April 20, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the coastal city.

23 Apr 2026 11:30 pm
Shakespeares food universe: Eat the Bards words on his birthday

World Book Day 2026: Much Ado about Cooking and other food books to read in April, the Bards month. Also discover rich culinary worlds in the works of Jane Austen and Amitav Ghosh

23 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Residents near Katpadi boycott polls after relocation of polling booth

Citing relocation of the booth to a farther distance from the colony and a lack of civic amenities in the area, residents chose not to vote

23 Apr 2026 11:18 pm
Polling booth agent arrested for damaging EVM in Tiruvannamalai

The damaged EVM was replaced with another machine to continue polling, which was delayed by around 15 minutes

23 Apr 2026 11:15 pm
France waives airport transit visa requirement for Indians

The move follows French President Emmanuel Macrons announcement during his visit to India in February 2026 that he would take measures to ease travel for Indians via France

23 Apr 2026 11:15 pm
Pandalam family member criticises Kerala for stance in Sabarimala entry dispute

Senior representative of erstwhile royal family criticises government in Supreme Court for not being firm in opposing petitions filed by non-believers questioning the age-old rituals of Sabarimala temple

23 Apr 2026 11:14 pm
Over 88 per cent polling in Vellore, nearby districts

Election officials said that among four districts, Tiruvannamalai registered the highest polling percentage with 88.98%, followed by Tirupattur (88.62%), Vellore (88.61%), and Ranipet (88.04%) as on 8.30 p.m on Thursday

23 Apr 2026 11:12 pm
Business houses in Tamil Nadu pause for election

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

23 Apr 2026 11:08 pm
Karnataka Declaration at protest convention seeks SIR reset

The confederation implored the State to independently revise voter rolls and prepare a proper state voter list through the State Election Commission, and to convenegramsabhaand wardsabhameetings after preparing the draft list

23 Apr 2026 11:07 pm
NHRC issues notices to Centre, States over poor adoption of NCERT, SCERT textbooks in private schools

A complaint received by the NHRC had alleged that substitution of textbooks published by the NCERT or the SCERT with private materials translates to heavy financial burden on families and violates NEP norms

23 Apr 2026 11:05 pm
Pentagon says top Navy official to leave office immediately

No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navys top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports.

23 Apr 2026 11:01 pm
Revanth,Uttamto meetCBIDirectorfor expeditingKaleshwaramprobe

High Court rejected KCRs request for scrapping the report, says Uttam

23 Apr 2026 10:58 pm
Nepals customs duty is the outcome of a pre-existing provision, will not affect household goods: India

The rule makes it mandatory for travellers carrying goods worth more than one hundred Nepali rupee (NPR) to pay customs duty on the goods. It is aimed at protecting traders in border towns who complain that visitors do not buy things from them as they enter the country after buying things from the Indian side of the border

23 Apr 2026 10:51 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman urges bankers to brace for AI threats amid concerns over Anthropic's Mythos

During the meeting, the finance minister urged the Indian Banks Association (IBA) to develop a coordinated institutional mechanism to respond swiftly and effectively to any such threats

23 Apr 2026 10:48 pm
Naidu directs officials to develop Amaravati into revenue-generating growth hub

Chairing the 60th meeting of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, the Chief Minister emphasises that the capitals infrastructure should reflect Telugu culture while featuring iconic, high-rise structures

23 Apr 2026 10:41 pm
Relief as West Bengal sees bonhomie amid bitter political rivalry

Trinamool and BJP candidates at Kharagpur Sadar shake hands, while BJP candidate in Taldangra constituency touches the feet of his rival Trinamool nominee

23 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Teenager becomes first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan's Karachi

Concern among health officials in Karachi with the festival of Id al-Azha due next month

23 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Watch: Above 92% turnout in Bengal, 85% in Tamil Nadu amid poll violence | Above the Fold | 23.04.2026

In todays episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row in the United States over birthright citizenship, rising tensions in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant change in West Bengals campaign landscape, and more

23 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
West Bengal polls: Modi and Mamata spar overjhaalmuri

After voting for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal,the campaignhas picked up for the final phase onApril 29

23 Apr 2026 10:26 pm
Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Over 84% voter turnout in the State, highest in its electoral history

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that it was the highest percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. [The] ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, he said

23 Apr 2026 10:23 pm
Telangana Cabinet invites RTC workers for talks

Cabinet sets a target to clear pending dues to retired employees within 100 days

23 Apr 2026 10:23 pm
Amidst geopolitical tensions India has strong advantages in aviation, says AAI Chief Advisor

A key priority ahead is to reduce dependence on foreign hubs for international traffic and capture greater value across airlines, MRO, cargo, and airport-led services, Sharad Kumar, Chief Advisor, Airports Authority of India said.

23 Apr 2026 10:14 pm