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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Mango farmers reiterate demand for pulp-making factory in K.V. Kuppam constituency

K.V. Kuppam Assembly constituencys dependence on agriculture is due to lack of industrial units and factories which can generate jobs for the unemployed educated youth in the region, many of whom are forced migrate to big cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore in search of employment.

14 Apr 2026 4:25 pm
Golden Jackal pup rescued near Bengaluru, given anti-biotics for neurological symptoms

The jackal was reported to be immobile at the time of the rescue. Upon clinical examination at the hospital, veterinarians observed neurological symptoms, including muscle twitching, tremors and temporal twitching

14 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
T.N. election: J.P. Nadda releases BJP manifesto, says DMK rule has turned State into crime capital

Terming the DMK a Dynasty, Money, and Kickbacks party, he claimed that DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was not only corrupt, but also a protector of the corrupt

14 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
CM condemns Nithin Rajs death as public sentiment galvanises against management of Anjarakandy dental college

CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the Central government has turned a deaf ear to the demand to enact theRohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill

14 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
Samrat Choudhary set to become new Bihar CM

BJP elects Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary as its Legislature Party leader after the resignation of Nitish Kumar

14 Apr 2026 4:17 pm
Projects worth 165 crore to be launched in Mangaluru on April 18, says MLC Ivan DSouza

Various projects to be taken up in 60 wards of the city under the scheme include road development work

14 Apr 2026 4:04 pm
Automobile wholesales in India clock record 2.83 crore units in FY26: SIAM

In 2024-25, total domestic vehicle sales stood at 2,56,09,399 units, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said

14 Apr 2026 4:02 pm
School shooting in Turkiye leaves 16 wounded

The assailant, a 19-year-old former student, later took his own life as police attempted to apprehend him

14 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
T.N. election: Even as parties promise host of schemes, farmers worried about future of agriculture

Despite political promises, younger generations show little interest in agricultures future, say several farmers

14 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
Kurnool police shift two ganja addicts to rehabilitation centre

The police decided to bring about a change among the ganja addicted youngsters instead of taking legal action keeping in view their future

14 Apr 2026 3:53 pm
Nitish Kumar exits as Bihar Chief Minister, marks end of an era

After two decades in power and multiple coalition shifts, Nitish Kumar steps down, paving the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party to have its own Chief Minister in Bihar

14 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
CM Stalin issues final warning to PM Modi; vows massive agitation over delimitation

In a strongly-worded video message, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has issued what he calls a final warning to the BJP-led Union Government regarding the proposed Constitutional amendment on delimitation.

14 Apr 2026 3:44 pm
Congress confident of winning all 13 seats in Kozhikode

Citing strong UDF support and historical victory margins, the Congress expresses confidence in winning all 13 Kozhikode seats

14 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Overspeeding, inattention causing fatal road accidents in Vizianagaram, says SP

Vizianagaram SP A.R. Damodar said lack of attention and overspeeding are causing fatal accidents and called for public cooperation to improve road safety

14 Apr 2026 3:36 pm
Kerala electorate has voted for change of government, says Shafi Parambil

The Vadakara MP says that the ruling CPI(M) will not be able to compartmentalise this popular verdict as the consolidation of votes by members of a particular caste, religion, or community

14 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Nitish Kumar resigns as Bihar CM

For the first time, the BJP is going to have a CM in Bihar

14 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
Bihar political history timeline: 1990 to 2026

Nitish Kumar, the Chief Minister of Bihar and the longest-serving leader in the States history, is set to resign today, on April 14, 2026, after a remarkable 20-year tenure

14 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
Sanju Samson named ICC mens Player of the Month for March

Samson did not get to play in the early part of the tournament but was the standout performer in the big games towards the end and helped India retain the title

14 Apr 2026 3:08 pm
Watch: Indias electric mobility: Whats driving it and whats next | The Climate Economy

Indias electric vehicle transition is accelerating, with over 24.5 lakh EV sales in FY26, led by two- and three-wheelers. While EV battery fires have made headlines, data shows such incidents remain rare compared with ICE vehicles. Policy support like FAME-II, rising fossil fuel costs, and behavioural shifts have driven adoption. But scaling electric motorcycles, buses, and clean energy will be key to the next phase.

14 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Crude oil demand to see biggest quarterly plunge since Covid: IEA

Russia earned $19 billion last month as crude and oil product exports soared to 7.1 million barrels per day from just 320,000 barrels a day in February, the IEA said

14 Apr 2026 2:57 pm
Noida workers protest: Over 300 held, seven FIRs registered; syndicate angle under probe, says police

Route marches have been conducted continuously since 5 a.m. This morning, workers gathered at three locations; following immediate dialogue, they were peacefully dispersed within just 15 minutes, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh said

14 Apr 2026 2:55 pm
Logical discrepancy not recognised term under ECI framework, applied only in Bengal: Mamata

Addressing a public rally at Pingla in Paschim Medinipur district, she said she has not seen a dirty party like the BJP

14 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Varun Dhawans Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first-look teaser out; film gets new release date

Directed by David Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai also features Maniesh Paul, Chunky Pandey, Jimmy Shergill, and Mouni Roy

14 Apr 2026 2:50 pm
Watch: Hungary for change: On Victor Orbans ouster | The Hindu Editorial

Hungary has delivered a historic political upset as Viktor Orbn is voted out after two decades in power

14 Apr 2026 2:44 pm
Parts of Telangana may see normal rainfall in 2026

India forecast to receive below normal monsoon this year

14 Apr 2026 2:33 pm
Postpone West Bengal polls until all voters are on rolls, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Five-time Congress MP and former leader of the party in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says incomplete electoral rolls and the Election Commission of Indias SIR process threaten free and fair elections ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026

14 Apr 2026 2:29 pm
Inside Dacoit: Shaneil Deo on directing Adivi Sesh and crafting the film

From directing Adivi Sesh to handling a 65-crore canvas, Shaneil breaks down the films visual language, performances and production challenges

14 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Watch: UP Govt. raises salaries after Noida protests

The Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath has announced an interim hike in minimum wages following massive worker protests in Noida and Ghaziabad

14 Apr 2026 2:25 pm
Will not remain silent: T.N. CM Stalin warns of massive protest against delimitation

Tamil Nadu will come to a standstill. It will register its protest vehemently. Every family will come out to the streets. We will organise a big protest under my leadership, he said in a video message

14 Apr 2026 2:20 pm
Search intensifies for man feared fallen into stream in J&Ks Ramban after assault by cow vigilantes

A Special Investigation Team has been constituted and four people have been arrested in connection with the case, which triggered widespread protests and tension in the district along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

14 Apr 2026 2:02 pm
Mumbai to roll out first non-AC closed-door local train to tackle overcrowding

The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai developed the 12-car train featuring compartments, large windows, reasonable leg space, and space to luggage

14 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
The Boroughs trailer: Duffer Brothers back a supernatural drama set in a retirement community

The Boroughs, set to premiere on Netflix, promises a wild mix of horror, mystery, and heartfelt moments

14 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalins assets: Plea in Madras High Court seeks I-T dept. probe

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan slated to hear the case, filed by a voter from Chepauk-Triplicane constituency, on Wednesday

14 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Watch: USIran crisis deepens: Trump orders naval blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran as the United States prepares a naval blockade around Iranian ports

14 Apr 2026 1:41 pm
BCYP chief Bode Ramachandra Yadavs hunger strike enters third day in Guntur

BCYP leader Bode Ramachandra Yadavs hunger strike entered its third day in Guntur as protesters blocked the national highway and 30 were shifted to a police station

14 Apr 2026 1:39 pm
Bangladeshs measles surge: a warning for India

India should closely monitor Bangladeshs outbreak: the border is long, active, and porous in several stretches. Importation alone does not cause a national problem, but importation into pockets of under-immunised people can

14 Apr 2026 1:33 pm
Questions about waste in property tax form baffle Bengaluru apartment owners

What is mostfrustratingis thatthe form seeksdaily waste generation figures across multiple categories wet, dry,sanitaryand special waste and alsohow much of it is processed. Residents say they do not keep track of this

14 Apr 2026 1:27 pm
Stark reality of Viksit Bharat: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Noida workers protest

What unfolded on the streets of Noida yesterday was the final cry of this nations workers - a voice that went unheard at every turn, a voice weary from ceaseless pleading, Rahul Gandhi said

14 Apr 2026 1:07 pm
Transport Minister urges Telangana RTC employee unions to withdraw proposed strike, hold talks

Ill-timed strike would affect passengers and and affect the organisations recovery, says Ponnam Prabhakar

14 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
PM Modi meets Vice-President on Tamil New Year

Separately, Mr. Radhakrishnan greeted people on the occasion of Puthandu, Baisakhi, Rongali Bihu, Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, Poila Boishakh and Vishu

14 Apr 2026 12:59 pm
Telangana sizzles as temperatures cross 43C; all 33 districts record above 41C

Aloor in Nizamabad is hottest in Telangana as it records 43.2C. Maximum temperature in Hyderabad is 41C.

14 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
West Asia conflict threatens to push 2.5 million people in India into poverty: UNDP report

In India, poverty is expected to rise from around 4,00,000 to 2.5 million, the report said

14 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
Insidious: Out of the Further trailer: New terrors unleashed as franchise returns with sixth film

Directed by Jacob Chase, the new film follows a fresh set of characters while expanding the mythology established in earlier entries like Insidious: The Red Door

14 Apr 2026 12:48 pm