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Assembly polls results: INDI alliance has no future, says BJP

The party also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying he has failed to effectively steer the alliance and is again absent on the counting day

4 May 2026 2:35 pm
SC asks Lok Sabha MP to approach Patna HC with request to list his pending petition

Yadav, a sitting MP from Bihar's Purnia constituency, has sought upgradation of his security cover citing alleged threats from gangster Lawrance Bishnoi's gang

4 May 2026 2:31 pm
Tamil Nadu election results: TVK frontline leaders put up strong performances in early trends

Mr. Vijay, who contested from two seats Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East is leading in both seats by a comfortable margin

4 May 2026 2:24 pm
Kerala elections 2026: Check full list of winners

Live updates on the winners are being provided as counting continues.

4 May 2026 2:17 pm
Six Telangana districts record temperatures above 45C as heat intensifies

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Balkonda in Nizamabad was the hottest location in the State touching 45.8

4 May 2026 2:13 pm
Sexuality education in schools

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Teaching sexuality in schools, on May 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

4 May 2026 2:11 pm
TVK and the dynamics of disruption

As trends continue to emerge, it is clear that Tamil Nadu is heading in a path it has never taken so far whether it is a majority for the TVK, a non-Dravidian party, or a hung Assembly

4 May 2026 2:09 pm
TVK chief Vijays father S.A. Chandrasekhar hails partys lead in T.N. Assembly polls

The TVKs victory, without having an alliance, shows Mr. Vijays brave attempt, Mr. Chandrasekhar told a news agency

4 May 2026 2:06 pm
West Bengal elections 2026: How have the turncoats fared?

Of the seven TMC leaderswho joined BJP in the past two years, only two were fieldedby the saffron party

4 May 2026 2:06 pm
Ashok Leyland reports 9% increase in April sales at 14,646 units

Domestic sales were up 14% at 14,242 units as against 12,509 units in April 2025, Ashok Leyland said in a statement

4 May 2026 2:03 pm
BJPs big lead triggers statewide celebrations in West Bengal with imminent power shift

Celebrations broke out among BJP workers across West Bengal, including at the party office in Kolkata

4 May 2026 2:01 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin trails in Kolathur as TVK leads in Chennai region

Only Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu were leading out of the 16 constituencies as of 1 p.m.

4 May 2026 1:58 pm
Kerala election results 2026: RMP leader says CM Pinarayi Vijayans struggle in Dharmadam sends political message

In an apparent reference to the CM, she said the person who had allegedly branded others as traitors and called for their elimination was now standing exposed in the scorching sun

4 May 2026 1:56 pm
TDP Mahanadu 2026 in Nellore from May 27 to 29; Bhoomi Puja at IKSEZ on May 6

Three-day annual conclave of the ruling party to be held at IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone in Kodavaluru mandal from May 27 to 29; Bhoomi Puja on Wednesday

4 May 2026 1:55 pm
IUML credits UDFs teamwork for Assembly polls victory in Kerala

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is leading in 23 of the 27 seats it contested in the Assembly polls

4 May 2026 1:51 pm
BJP-led NEDA sweeps Assam in 2026 polls; leads evade regional divides | Data

The NEDA has secured nearly half of the States votes, and is leading in tea belt regions

4 May 2026 1:50 pm
Puducherry Assembly Election 2026: Full list of winners

The ruling AINRC government, led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and is set to rule the Union Territory for the second consecutive term

4 May 2026 1:44 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) rebels, dissidents make gains in early trends in several constituencies

According to initial counting trends, G. Sudhakaran was ahead by more than 6,000 votes

4 May 2026 1:42 pm
Kerala election result: Verdict against LDF's anti-people policies, says Congress as UDF heads for big win

Addressing mediapersons at the party headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the emerging verdict was a clear rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's anti-people policies

4 May 2026 1:31 pm
A peek into the secret lives of Coorgs many frogs

A film by Roundglass Sustain captures ecologist Dr Vishnupriya Sankararaman's journey through the plantations of Coorg, where she has documented around 36 species of frogs

4 May 2026 1:23 pm
West Bengal Assembly results: Mamata Banerjee urges TMC nominees not to leave counting centres as ECI data shows BJP leading

In a video message issued in the midst of the counting of votes, Ms. Banerjee urged party workers to remain vigilant and not to lose morale

4 May 2026 1:23 pm
R.G. Kar victims mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath leads from Panihati

Mother of R.G. Kar victim and BJP candidate shows a clear lead of over 8,000 votes in the third round in West Bengal assembly polls

4 May 2026 1:22 pm
Ilaiyaraja recounts moments of Moondram Pirai

Music composer Ilayaraaja remembers Sridevi, after the veteran actor passed away on February 24, 2018.

4 May 2026 1:12 pm
IPL 2026: RCBs Phil Salt returns home for scans after finger injury

RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and that the opener can return to India later this month

4 May 2026 1:09 pm
West Bengal results: Find out who is winning from your constituency

An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of West Bengal

4 May 2026 1:07 pm
Actor Trisha visits Tirumala temple on eve of 43rd birthday

Actor offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on the eve of her 43rd birthday; visit adds to a string of celebrity pilgrimages to Tirumala in recent weeks

4 May 2026 1:06 pm
Kerala Assembly results 2026: UDF all set to clean sweep in Ernakulam

The Left Democratic Front, which had won five seats in the 2021 elections, has failed to make an impact this time

4 May 2026 1:05 pm
SC slams nasty Registry for not issuing notice to ED, says officials think they are super CJI

The CJI referred to an order passed on March 23 on the plea, and wondered how the registry officials construed that the Bench did not issue notice to the Enforcement Directorate and other respondents on the plea

4 May 2026 1:04 pm
Kerala results: Find out who is winning from your constituency

An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of Kerala

4 May 2026 1:04 pm
Assam results: Find out who is winning from your constituency

An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of Assam

4 May 2026 1:01 pm
Puducherry results: Find out who is winning from your constituency

An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of Puducherry

4 May 2026 12:56 pm
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath asks DMs to remain alert amid heavy rain warning from IMD

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath instructed the District Magistrates to ensure that relief reaches affected citizens immediately and that the impact of adverse weather is minimised

4 May 2026 12:52 pm
Tamil Nadu results: Find out who is winning from your constituency

An interactive map that shows who is winning from each constituency of Tamil Nadu

4 May 2026 12:50 pm
Supreme Court seeks Centres response on plea seeking filling of vacancies in Armed Forces Tribunal

A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi posted the matter for hearing after two weeks

4 May 2026 12:48 pm
Kerala election result: Neck-and-neck fight in Mananthavady; Congress surges in Kalpetta, Sulthan Bathery

By the end of the 10th round of counting, Usha Vijayan has once again moved ahead, leading by a margin of 1,072 votes

4 May 2026 12:47 pm
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps, algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

Prosecutors are now asking a judge to impose fundamental changes aimed at reining in addictive features, improving age verification and preventing child sexual exploitation through default privacy settings and closer oversight

4 May 2026 12:45 pm
Samsung Galaxy A37 Review | A software-first, durability-focused smartphone

Starting at 41,999, the phone directly competes with the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Poco X8 Pro Max, both of which bring strong performance and battery advantages to the table

4 May 2026 12:40 pm
May the Fourth be with you

Do not force push these pages away because you cant. Decades may pass but one thing is rock we are never ever letting go of lightsabers, starfighters, or stormtroopers.

4 May 2026 12:39 pm
Trisha Krishnan visits Tirumala temple on eve of 43rd birthday, sparks TVK buzz on X

Actor offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple on the eve of her 43rd birthday; visit adds to a string of celebrity pilgrimages to Tirumala in recent weeks

4 May 2026 12:37 pm
NDAs victory reflected growing confidence in Modis leadership: CM Naidu

The journey towards Viksit Bharat gained further strength with this outcome. The peoples trust and support for NDAs steadfast commitment to development is clearly evident, CM Naidu said

4 May 2026 12:34 pm
TVK changes Tamil Nadus political landscape | Data

In terms of vote shares, however, the three formations are remarkably close

4 May 2026 12:32 pm
Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Philippines' Samar region

The quake hit at a depth of 73.3 kilometres (45 miles), about nine kilometres from the provinces coastal town of San Julian

4 May 2026 12:24 pm
Assam Assembly election results 2026: BJP leads in around 80 seats; key candidates status

The BJP is aiming for a third consecutive term in Assam, while the Congress is attempting a comeback after a decade out of power

4 May 2026 12:23 pm
Humayun Kabir, AJUP chief, leads in Nowda, trails in Rejinagar

AJUP chief Humayun Kabir shows a clear lead in Nowda seat, while trails in Rejinagar seat in West Bengal Assembly Election results

4 May 2026 12:14 pm
Clinical Inter Milan secures Italian Serie A title as rivals stumble in one-sided race

Inter Milan was driven by a strong defence and the strike duo of Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram

4 May 2026 12:13 pm