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Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: Last date for filing nomination on April 6

The nominations filed will be taken up for scrutinyon April 7 and the last date for withdrawal of nominations, if any, is on April 9

5 Apr 2026 3:27 pm
Odisha raises ST, SC quotas; introduces OBC reservation in medical, technical courses

The Odisha government has increased reservation for Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste students and introduced a new quota for OBCs, or SEBC, in medical and technical education. The revised policy is expected to significantly raise seat availability, with ST engineering seats set to increase from 5,349 to 10,030, and similar gains for SC and SEBC students.

5 Apr 2026 3:23 pm
Macherla Town CI Venkata Ramana suspended on graft charges

It was alleged that the accused CI, took money from Chowdeswaris father to turn over the married woman to her parents, though she was a major

5 Apr 2026 3:17 pm
A troublesome trifecta in Triplicane

Can you take these three issues and resolve them for us? That is the question residents of the locality have for candidates in the fray in the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency

5 Apr 2026 3:14 pm
Judicial infrastructure not optional but essential: CJI Surya Kant

CJI Kant said during his discussion with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, he was assured that the entire High Court complex, including residential and other infrastructure, would be completed within two years.

5 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
Paradi bridge will be ready soon, says Minister Janardhan Reddy

NOTE: PHOTO FOLLOWS THE REPORT Minister for Roads and Buildings B.C. Janardhan Reddy said that the previous YSRCP Government had ignored road development and the construction of bridges on important routes

5 Apr 2026 2:46 pm
Artemis astronauts to study the Moons surface using mainly their eyes

Despite thetechnological advancements since the Apollo missions, NASA still relies on the eyesight of its astronauts to learn more about the Moon

5 Apr 2026 2:43 pm
Watch: 48 Hours or All Hell: Trump warns Iran amid intensifying conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to strike a deal or face all hell, as the conflict with Israel intensifies across West Asia.

5 Apr 2026 2:39 pm
Amul crosses 1 lakh crore mark, reports 11% growth

GCMMF said it has 3.6 million farmers, collects 31 million litres of milk per day and distributes over 24 billion packs annually across more than 50 countries

5 Apr 2026 2:33 pm
No room for politics of hate in T.N. and Puducherry: Thol. Thirumavalavan

The VCK president said the DMK government had implemented a number of welfare-centric schemes during the last five years, and the people wanted the government to continue

5 Apr 2026 2:27 pm
Assam Assembly polls: Like Zubeen Garg, Cong works to unite people, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi alleged that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is the most corrupt CM in India and action will be taken against him after the Congress forms a government in the State

5 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
Mcap of 6 of top-10 most valued firms drops nearly by 65,000 crore; Bharti Airtel biggest laggard

Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 263.67 points, or 0.35%, and the NSE Nifty fell 106.5 points, or 0.46%

5 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Centre punishing Tamil Nadu by not releasing funds: Udhayanidhi

Prime Minister Modi was trying to remote control Tamil Nadu using AIADMK leader Edappadi Palaniswami. However, Tamil Nadu could not be controlled by Delhi, and this should be proved during the upcoming election, says Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

5 Apr 2026 2:22 pm
Three killed in gas leak in Jharkhand's Dhanbad

Some people went to steal iron scrap. It appears they might have cut through a gas cylinder that was full. The smell was so strong that they fainted, says Manika Tiwari, in charge of the Munidih police station

5 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
Aid groups warn war in West Asia is hindering food, medicine from reaching millions

Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted; transport costs have spiked with higher fuel and insurance rates, meaning less supplies can be delivered with the same amount of money.

5 Apr 2026 1:42 pm
Watch | T.N. Assembly polls: Gummidipoondi constituency residents seek civic development and industrial growth

The Gummidipoondi Assembly constituency in Tiruvallur has emerged as a key industrial hub, driven by the growth of the SIPCOT Industrial Complex.

5 Apr 2026 1:38 pm
Four dead, 18 rescued after vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal

Four people were killed and 18 rescued after a passenger vehicle carrying 22 people plunged into a gorge near Sojha in Himachal Pradesh; 14 of the rescued sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment.

5 Apr 2026 1:31 pm
Tamil Nadu polls: If betrayal had a form, it would be Palaniswami, says Stalin

Mr. Palaniswami who became Chief Minister suddenly was thrown out by the people in the last election itself, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minsiter remarked

5 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Watch: RCB perhaps has the edge over CSK, and agressive SRH will challenge LSG says Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan

The Hindus KC Vijaya Kumar in conversation with Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan.

5 Apr 2026 1:20 pm
No close contest; the fight is between DMK and AIADMK, says CM Stalin

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister expressed confidence that the DMK governments welfare schemes and its election manifesto already earned widespread public appreciation

5 Apr 2026 1:20 pm
PMs push for increasing seats of Lok Sabha, assemblies nothing but Weapon of Mass Distraction: Congress

Congress remarks come a day after PM Modi said that Parliaments Budget session has been extended for three days so that the law enacted in 2023 for providing 33% reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies can be implemented from 2029

5 Apr 2026 1:04 pm
BJP will not project CM face in Bengal, will seek votes in Modi's name: Samik

We contest elections by putting forward 'vikas purush' Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- the man of development -- whom people from Kashmir to Kanyakumari trust, and by seeking votes on the basis of faith in his vision, says State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya

5 Apr 2026 1:01 pm
Pallichattambi trailer: Tovino Thomas teaches a village to hit back at oppression

Directed by Dijo Jose Antony, the film is set to release in theatres on April 10

5 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
Western disturbance brings rain, snow to parts of North India; wheat crops at risk

Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and fresh snowfall have swept across north India, disrupting normal life and raising serious concerns for farmers. Wheat-growing regions in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are reporting fears of damage to standing crops just ahead of harvest. In the hills, snowfall has led to road closures and disrupted connectivity. Authorities have issued warnings about possible waterlogging, landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas, while governments have begun assessing losse

5 Apr 2026 12:33 pm
Spanish PM under fire as former top aide goes on graft trial

Jose Luis Abalos and his former adviser Koldo Garcia are suspected of having pocketed kickbacks for handing out public contracts worth millions of euros for sanitary equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

California-based Planet Labs announced the decision in an email to customers and said the U.S. government had asked all satellite imagery providers to indefinitely withhold images of the conflict region.

5 Apr 2026 12:20 pm
Watch: What really causes ulcers and how a breath test can detect it

In conversation with Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, and Dr. S. Chandrasekhar, Gastroenterologist, Chairman, MedIndia Hospitals

5 Apr 2026 12:20 pm
Russia says Ukraine attack damages oil pipeline

Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian infrastructure targets in recent months

5 Apr 2026 12:15 pm
Love Insurance Kompany trailer: Pradeep Ranganathan bats for real love in Vignesh Shivans futuristic film

Also starring Krithi Shetty and SJ Suryah in pivotal roles, the film is set to hit theatres on April 10.

5 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Vishvanath upsets World Champion Tashkenbay

A former World youth champion and the current National champion in 50kg, Vishvanath used his speed and ring craft to beat the Kazakh and set up a last-four clash with JordanianHuthaifa Eshish

5 Apr 2026 12:14 pm
Raghav Chadha shares video of Parliament interventions, rebuts claims of ignoring Punjab issues

To my colleagues in AAP who were forced to issue videos saying that 'Raghav Chadha failed to raise Punjab's issues in Parliament', here is a small trailer, says Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha in a post on X

5 Apr 2026 12:13 pm
Im not here to do politics: Sri Lankan Deputy High Commissioner clarifies on meeting with Puducherry fishermen

Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi president Jose Charles Martin, in a social media post, had shared photos of the Deputy High Commissioner Ganesanathan Geathiswaran interacting with fishermen

5 Apr 2026 12:11 pm
U.P. man held by Delhi police on suspicion of terror links

According to Uttar Pradesh police, the youth, Rizwan Ahmad, of Chhawani area of Padrauna town, came under the scanner during the investigation of a case registered by the Special Cell

5 Apr 2026 11:54 am
Modi government not listening to anyone: Rahul flags functional problems of OSCs for women

What was the government's response? That everything is 'satisfactory'. If everything is indeed 'satisfactory', then why are reports of so many problems regarding OSCs continuing to surface? questions Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

5 Apr 2026 11:54 am
A long war in West Asia could take away support from Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine desperately needs more U.S.-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russias daily barrages, Mr. Zelenskyy said, speaking to The Associated Press in an interview on April 4, in Istanbul.

5 Apr 2026 11:53 am
Search operation launched after suspicious movement in J&K's Samba

A resident of Bedh Khad in the Darui area reported spotting three unidentified persons with one carrying a heavy backpack, moving along a dried-up stream under the cover of darkness.

5 Apr 2026 11:47 am
The great Indian menswear shift

Lakm Fashion Week and brands such as Countrymade, AK|OK, Kartik Research and Pro are generating a lot of excitement about the category

5 Apr 2026 11:25 am
Afghan mother seeks justice after Pakistani bombing kills hundreds

Afghanistan and Pakistan have been locked in an escalating conflict over claims from Islamabad that Kabul is harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, which the Taliban government denies.

5 Apr 2026 11:04 am
Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in Lebanon

The death of Indonesian peacekeepers sparked calls from Indonesian authorities for an investigation and security guarantees for peacekeeping forces

5 Apr 2026 10:56 am
TVK chief Vijay files revised set of nominations in Perambur, Tiruchi East correcting discrepancies

In the revised set of nominations, Mr. Vijay has declared two cases pending against him one at the Peravallur police station for allegedly violating election norms in the Kolathur Assembly seat, where he campaigned on March 30 after filing his nominations

5 Apr 2026 10:46 am
Madhya Pradesh lodge collapse death toll rises to two; NDRF continues rescue ops

Aggarwal Lodge', a building located near a bus stand in Kotma town, collapsed around 5.30 p.m. on Saturday (April 4, 2026), trapping several people in the vicinity

5 Apr 2026 10:28 am
Kuwait power, water desalination plants damaged by Iranian attack: government

Irans army said it was targeting aluminum industries in the UAE and U.S. military infrastructure in Kuwait, the official IRNA news agency reported

5 Apr 2026 9:48 am
Election Commission suspends four police officers over lapses atSuvenduAdhikari roadshow inBhabanipur

Disciplinary action initiated against four officers; EC asks their positions to be filled by replacementsimmediately

5 Apr 2026 9:48 am
T.N. Assembly election: Tiruttani constituency residents seek more support to improve their livelihood

Farmers, who recently set up a producer organisation and started growing millets, complain that they still do not have machinery needed to process the crop. Residents say work to lay a second access road to Subramaniaswami Temple is yet to be completed, with land acquisition still under way.

5 Apr 2026 9:25 am
GHMC faces resistance from shop keepers during demolition drive near Monda Market

During the demolition drive near Charminar, Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Mirza Rahmath Baig Quadri came in support of the shop owners, and started arguing with the police and GHMC staff aggressively.

5 Apr 2026 9:23 am