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What led to the Noida workers protest?

What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has the U.P. government responded? What steps has the government taken to address workers concerns?

19 Apr 2026 2:46 am
19 Apr 2026 2:21 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Long-pending demand of Chengalpattu constituency residents for better infrastructure remain unfulfilled

With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power

19 Apr 2026 1:51 am
Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away

Punj had a long career in public life in politics and policy circles, and in the media

19 Apr 2026 1:45 am
Will tackle drug abuse, ensure pattas for long-time residents, says Porkodi Armstrong

AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong

19 Apr 2026 1:04 am
Justice is served in Sattankulam

The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional Distric

19 Apr 2026 1:00 am
Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG

Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary

19 Apr 2026 12:56 am
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sriperumbudur constituency voters say infrastructure progress does not match industrialisation pace

This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, deficiencies in access to basic amenities, and pollution, the gaps in infrastructure are far too many.

19 Apr 2026 12:54 am
Why was 2023 womens reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PMs address

Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls

19 Apr 2026 12:32 am
19 Apr 2026 12:00 am
India calls in Iranian envoy, conveys deep concern after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned

18 Apr 2026 11:40 pm
T.N. Assembly election: flames of DMKs black flag protest burnt down BJPs saffron flag, asserts Stalin

He says the BJPs criticism that the DMK is stalling the passage of the Women Reservation Bill will not hold water since the Bill was adopted during 2023 with the support of the Dravidian major

18 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Siddhartha Academy students bagged 1,936 job offers in 2025-26 academic year, says V-C

Students of core branches have bagged the packages ranging between 9 LPA to 14.5 LPA, says Venkateswara Rao

18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm
153 stolen mobile phones returned to owners in Bapatla

The distribution marked the fourth phase of a special mobile recovery drive conducted at the district police headquarters

18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm
Tiruvallur District: Rapid Growth, Basic Infrastructure Still Lagging

Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

18 Apr 2026 11:19 pm
18 Apr 2026 11:13 pm
New taluk, hospital upgrade, bus services prominent demands in Senthamangalam

Home to the famous Kolli Hills, Senthamangalamconstituency is considered an AIADMK stronghold, but the incumbent is from DMK; also in the fray are TVK and NTK candidates, who believe the people are ready for a change

18 Apr 2026 11:10 pm
Scientific temper essential to protect environment, says former Supreme Court judge

Abhay S. Oka was delivering a lecture on Environment- Rights or duties under the Constitution of India hosted by Rakesh Law Foundation

18 Apr 2026 10:56 pm
Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country

18 Apr 2026 10:51 pm
Two killed in ambush on Manipur highway

Police say suspected extremists fired at convoy in Ukhrul; two Tangkhul Naga men die in attack; Naga organisation blames Kuki armed groups; CM says govt. ready to hand over probe to NIA

18 Apr 2026 10:40 pm
Two Indian ships attacked in Hormuz, Iran envoy summoned

India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi raised concerns over the safety of its vessels and urged Iran to ensure secure passage as tensions in the region continue.

18 Apr 2026 10:36 pm
School student innovators showcase business projects at IISc

Over 90 student teams from classes 7 to 10, across Indiaparticipated, with 32 finalists presenting their venture ideas at the finale.

18 Apr 2026 10:32 pm
Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to womens reservation: PM Modi

In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party

18 Apr 2026 10:30 pm