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GE Aerospace, HAL near final deal on co-production of F414 jet engines

The two sides, which have been in talks for nearly three years since signing an agreement on the co-production of F414 fighter jet engines, are now close to concluding key elements of the programme

14 Apr 2026 11:29 pm
Lebanese and Israeli envoys to meet as Israel presses war on Hezbollah

The meeting comes at a critical juncture in the crisis in West Asia, a week into a fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran. The parallel war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has been a complicating factor in Pakistans mediation to end the wider conflict

14 Apr 2026 11:23 pm
Rajnath Singh to visit Germany from April 21; submarine deal likely high on the agenda

German defence major Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is close to finalising the deal, estimated to be worth over $8 billion; the submarines are expected to be built primarily in India by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai, in collaboration with TKMS

14 Apr 2026 11:18 pm
Sonia Gandhi on the real danger behind the delimitation push

In an opinion piece, Sonia Gandhi warns that the governments rush to hold a special Parliament session risks pushing through farreaching constitutional changes. She argues that delimitation not womens reservation is the real issue, and cautions against bypassing consensus and debate.

14 Apr 2026 11:15 pm
Matka King team interview | Vijay Varma | Siddharth Jadhav

In this conversation, actors Vijay Varma and Siddharth Jadhav and co-writer and co-creator Abhay Koranne discuss their upcoming period-drama series, Matka King, how Varma prepared for the role, his effortless approach to acting, collaborating with Nagraj Manjule, and more

14 Apr 2026 11:11 pm
Tamil Nadu Elections: Where even the powerful can lose

In Tamil Nadu, even the most powerful leaders have faced defeat at the ballot box. From Chief Ministers to national icons, voters have repeatedly asserted their authority. This video looks at key electoral moments that prove one truth of Tamil Nadu politics: no leader is bigger than the voter.

14 Apr 2026 11:09 pm
Delimitation is the BJPs tool to divide Bengal and India, says Mamata

Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee, said that the BJP is attempting a delimitation exercise without a full majority

14 Apr 2026 10:58 pm
Intense contests brewing inthe Cauverydelta, the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu

TheDMK, which had won 37 of the 41 constituencies in nine districts in 2021, is looking to better its performance. The AIADMK, which had suffered heavy losses owing to a split in the votes caused by theAMMKand theNTKin several constituencies last time, is hoping that the anti-incumbency factor will turn the tide in its favour

14 Apr 2026 10:51 pm
Xi calls for closer ties with Spain in face of global 'chaos'

Both China and Spain are principled countries that stand for justice. They should strengthen communication, consolidate mutual trust, and cooperate closely to oppose the world's regression to the law of the jungle, Mr. Xi said during talks in the Great Hall of the People

14 Apr 2026 10:44 pm
Russian missile kills five in Ukraine's Dnipro, officials say

These were civilians who were simply driving down the road in their cars. People who were going about their business, heading home to their families, Ukraines Infrastructure Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said on the Telegram app

14 Apr 2026 10:32 pm
Govt. committed to values espoused by Ambedkar, says Minister

Participating in 135th birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Ambedkar in city, Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy says that Dr. Ambedkar proved that discrimination cannot hinder intellectual progress

14 Apr 2026 10:17 pm
Realme launches Narzo 100 Lite 5G in India for budget buyers

Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G holds a 7,000 mAh battery and supports 15W charging and reverse charging

14 Apr 2026 10:15 pm
Higher vote share forVijaycould work to theDMKsadvantage, says the CPI Tamil Nadu secretary

Within theTVK, there is an educated group of people keen on defeating theBJPfront which, they believe, is acting against Tamil Nadus interests. Many of them recognise that voting forVijaymay not yield benefits. They understand that theDMK-led alliance has an edge over theAIADMK-led front, says M. Veerapandian

14 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Opposition support crucial to pass womens reservation and delimitation Bills

Parties across the Opposition, and even some allies, flag concerns over ambiguity on delimitation and federal balance

14 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Watch: The Hindus new show - Above the Fold | 14.04.2026

Above the Fold is The Hindus weekday news show, bringing you the most important stories of the day with clarity, depth, and context. Each episode also spotlights exclusive reporting, sharp analysis, and on-ground stories from The Hindu that you shouldnt miss.

14 Apr 2026 9:58 pm
IPL 2026: Moody backs Pooran to regain form soon

LSGs global director of cricket also hints that pace sensation Mayank Yadav could play his first game this season

14 Apr 2026 9:51 pm
Constitution amendment Bill proposes fresh delimitation, possible change in size of State Assemblies

The proposed amendments in effect means that State Assemblies will see a change in their total number of seats depending on population changes and constituency boundaries within States will also be redrawn as part of the delimitation exercise

14 Apr 2026 9:50 pm
Pope Leo issues warning on democracy after Trump criticism

Lacking this foundation, [democracy] risks becoming either a majoritarian tyranny or a mask for the dominance of economic and technological elites, says Pope in the letter

14 Apr 2026 9:40 pm
WE Hub launches CoE in Peddapalli

Facility to boost women entrepreneurship, youth innovation and serve as a hub for skill development, incubation support, digital enablement and enterprise acceleration

14 Apr 2026 9:39 pm
Kerala polls: Cong leader criticises social media chatter on CM post, says high command will decide

Lok Sabha MP Benny Behanan describes ongoing debates on social media as painful and unnecessary, and urges party workers and supporters to wait for the election results and the leaderships decision

14 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Vishu fails to bring cheer to hotel and catering industry

Less than half the hotels have arranged to provide Vishu sadya, says KHRA president; the stifling heat is also not helping matters with footfall dropping

14 Apr 2026 9:29 pm
Madhya Pradesh woman forced to carry husband on shoulders, cut her hair as punishment; four held

A video showing the alleged incident from Balawas village goes viral, after which officers locate the victim and the accused, according to the police

14 Apr 2026 9:28 pm