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Launch date of first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan to be announced this week: ISRO Chairperson

The first uncrewed mission of Gaganyaan will demonstrate end-to-end mission, including aerodynamics characterisation of human rated launch vehicle, mission operations of orbital module, and re-entry and recovery of crew module

8 Apr 2026 3:26 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: ECI seeks removal of political advertisements on channels, online platforms

ECI demands immediate removal of political ads during Kerala Assembly polls silence period to ensure fair competition

8 Apr 2026 3:25 pm
Durai Vaiko hits out at BJP MLA in Modakkurichi, questions implementation of schemes

He was addressing the media while campaigning for the partys candidate, S. Senthil Nathan, in the constituency, who is contesting on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol

8 Apr 2026 3:22 pm
Watch: How a bomb attack that killed two children pushed Manipur back to the brink

The situation in Manipur remained tense but largely calm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, a day after deadly violence in Bishnupur district left four people, including two children, dead.

8 Apr 2026 3:19 pm
T.N. election | Palaniswami has not only betrayed Tamils but also senior AIADMK leaders: Kanimozhi

He has not managed to get any funds from the BJP-led Centre due to Tamil Nadu, despite making frequent visits to New Delhi to meet senior BJP leaders, Ms. Kanimozhi said

8 Apr 2026 3:18 pm
In Chennai, Crafts Council of India celebrates the sari and more, at their annual textile showcase

Tari The Loom, the annual textile show of the Crafts Council of India will showcase the sari, and a range of textiles from 31 designers and weavers on April 10 and 11 in Chennai

8 Apr 2026 3:16 pm
Sattankulam custodial deaths: Justice at last?

Six years after the custodial killing of Jayaraj and his son Benicks, the conviction of policemen involved offers a rare moment of accountability. Built on scientific evidence, judicial vigilance and a whistleblowers courage, the verdict sends a warning against abuse of power in uniform though questions about proportionality and reform remain.

8 Apr 2026 3:10 pm
Wipro bags $1 billion contract from Olam Group, in which Temasek Holding has majority stake

Contract shows Wipro is committed to get back to growth; company showing a consulting mindset, and gets good foothold into Singapore market, say global tech analysts

8 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
Watch: West Bengal Election: If BJP is so confident of winning, then why do an SIR? - Shashi Panja

West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress MLA Dr Shashi Panja speaks to The Hindus Shiv Sahay Singh and Shrabana Chatterjee on crucial issues that are shaping the upcoming Assembly elections.

8 Apr 2026 3:09 pm
Rediscovering Vaanam: How a contemporary festival in Tamil Nadu celebrates Dalit History Month

Four editions in, Neelams annual Dalit History Month celebration Vaanam, gets a new lease of life, with a competition category in their film festival, some dramatics, a literary festival, and an art exhibit

8 Apr 2026 3:02 pm
Meet the cast of TN 2026, the Tamil film that has captured all attention this election season

Actors Natty and Thambi Ramaiah speak about their upcoming political satire, the importance of political literacy among youth, and the allegations that the film takes a dig at actor-turned-politician and TVK leader Vijay

8 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Watch: RBI cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% amid global risks

The Reserve Bank of India has projected Indias GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27, lower than the estimated 7.6% for FY26.

8 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
Kharge expresses regret over 'illiterate' remark, says he has highest of respect for Gujaratis

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge apologises for calling Gujaratis illiterate, reaffirming his respect for the States people

8 Apr 2026 2:58 pm
ICE officers shoot, wound man during immigration arrest in California

The Department of Homeland Security said agents fired defensive shots at the suspect after he tried to run over one of the agents with his car

8 Apr 2026 2:55 pm
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, Prime Minister says

An opinion poll by ALCO published in February showed about 80% of those surveyed approved of a ban

8 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
Consumer court tells insurer to pay claim of Udupi boat stricken by Cyclone Phyan in Karwar that drifted to Maharashtra

After a legal battle of more than 16 years,Karnataka State Consumer Disputed Redressal Commission directedthe insurance company to pay 75% of the claim, fine and litigation costs

8 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Farmers seek lift irrigation project from Moyar as water scarcity grips Thalavadi

Several panchayats, including Bynapuram, Diginarai, Arulavadi, and Thalavadi, are facing acute drought, forcing residents to travel to neighbouring villages for water

8 Apr 2026 2:38 pm
Semaglutide guidelines based on BMI may exclude at-risk Indians

As generic semaglutide enters India, experts warn that global BMI thresholds could exclude large sections of high-risk patients

8 Apr 2026 2:37 pm
Can AI help in the future of autism diagnosis and support?

Despite growing awareness, a vacuum still exists between properly diagnosing autism and helping parents raising a child with autism. This is where AI may perhaps come to our aid in the near future

8 Apr 2026 2:30 pm
When historic markers in Chennai are demolished without explanation

The descendants of Dr. M.R. Gurusamy Mudaliar are asking as to why his name has been removed from a block at the Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) when the structure was rebuilt recently

8 Apr 2026 2:28 pm
Kerala polls 2026: What the states young and first-time voters want?

What do Keralas young and first-time voters seek from the states political parties?

8 Apr 2026 2:24 pm
Two retired lecturers to stage Edward Albees At Home at the Zoo in Hyderabad

Blending The Zoo Story and Homelife, the debut production reflects on loneliness and modern relationships

8 Apr 2026 2:17 pm
Adobe launches Student Spaces in Acrobat for learners seeking AI tutoring, quizzes

Adobes Student Spaces in Acrobat, that is in beta, is a free tool designed to help students keep track of assignments, compile multimedia resources, and create educational tools for themselves and their study groups

8 Apr 2026 2:12 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: Congress leaders criticise Pinarayi Vijayans remarks against Revanth Reddy

Senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, contesting from Kottayam, joked that the Chief Minister was abusing someone on his way out. K. Muraleedharan, the party candidate from Vattiyurkavu, echoed that the Chief Minister was setting a poor example for the younger generation

8 Apr 2026 1:56 pm
Telangana Transco prepares for peak summer power demand

Chairing a review meeting of Transco and Operations wings at the OMC Circle Office here on Tuesday, Mr. Rao made it clear that officials would be held accountable for maintaining zero interruptions at all substations across the region.

8 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Geopolitical tensions and rupee depreciation impact Study Abroad choices

The depreciation of the Indian rupee is raising the effective cost of foreign education, putting pressure on families whose children are already studying abroad

8 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan and Revanth Reddy skirmish on X over use of coarse language in politics

Telangana CMs use of a schoolyard taunt, a contemporary adaptation of a popular dialogue from Mohanlal-starrer Narasimham, Nee Po Mone Vijayan, instead of the original, Nee Po Mone Dinesha, provokes social media altercation

8 Apr 2026 1:45 pm
Explained: What Irans 10-point plan proposes to end the war with the U.S. and Israel

A disputed Iranian 10point plan lies at the centre of a fragile twoweek ceasefire announced Wednesday between Iran, the United States, and Israel, an agreement that offers a pause in fighting but leaves the risk of wider escalation firmly in place.

8 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
EVs are safe! But safety must be priority too

EVs are inherently safe and, in many cases, safer than conventional vehicles when it comes to fire risk; but, it is the user who must live with the impactof any incident, making it imperative to ensure safety at all cost; safe practices in installation, charging, maintenance are non-negotiable

8 Apr 2026 1:36 pm
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers granted bail, set to walk out of jail

The Luthra brothers, facing serious allegations of forgery linked to their nightclubs operations and a tragic fire that claimed 25 lives, are now free on bail as they await further legal proceedings

8 Apr 2026 1:32 pm
8 Apr 2026 1:29 pm
Indian embassy in Iran asks citizens to expeditiously exit, hours after ceasefire announcement

The Indian embassy also said that citizens exit must be in coordination with the embassy, and shared emergency numbers

8 Apr 2026 1:25 pm
ECI-TMC meet ends on bitter note; TMC alleges CEC asked delegation to get lost, MP accused of shouting

ECI sources accused TMC MP O'Brien of shouting at the election commissioners and alleged that he asked the CEC not to speak

8 Apr 2026 1:21 pm
Why kambankoozh remains Tamil Nadus favourite summer quencher

A glass of chilled kambankoozh beats the heat like nothing else. We try the fermented porridge at one of the oldest stalls in Coimbatore

8 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel film on track: Dont spread unverified information, say makers

Production house Mythri Movie Makers squashed rumours about changes to Jr NTRs look and claims of canceled shoots of the actors film with Prashanth Neel

8 Apr 2026 1:18 pm
Delhi drainage master plan faces likely delay as govt. looks for funds

Over 57,360 crore needed for drainage overhaul in five years;plan split into three basins; desilting to be completed before monsoon, says official

8 Apr 2026 1:08 pm
Maharashtra government pushes infra projects, promises traffic decongestion in Mumbai

MMRDAs 11.84 km twin-tunnel project is a six-lane road connecting Borivali in Mumbai and Ghodbunder Road in Thane, to be constructed beneath Sanjay Gandhi National Park

8 Apr 2026 1:07 pm
Delhi govt. to regularise over 1,500 illegal colonies

Initiative to allow 45 lakh residents to construct, revamp properties and access loans; applications to be processed from April 24; lakhs of families will now live with dignity and security, says CM Gupta

8 Apr 2026 1:07 pm
Accused in Keralas Walayar mob lynching case found dead

Vinod Kumar was out on bail, and Kerala High Court was scheduled to consider an application by the SIT seeking cancellation of his bail

8 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
As campaigning ends, which narrative will voters endorse on April 9?

Public campaigning for the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry has ended, setting the stage for a single-phase vote across all three regions. As incumbents seek continuity and challengers press claims of momentum, voters will weigh welfare records, identity politics and competing narratives ahead of results on May 4.

8 Apr 2026 12:58 pm
Special session on delimitation: T.N. CM Stalin says DMK will not stand by and watch

Stalin asked why there is a hurry to convene a special session of Parliament right in the middle of elections to five States

8 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
What happens inside a polling booth? A simple walkthrough for new voters

Here is a step-by-step guide to what voters can expect after entering a polling station

8 Apr 2026 12:57 pm
New Tamil play Mr. Stranger on the absence of work-life balance in todays world

Dummies Dramas well-directed play deals with a familiar issue.

8 Apr 2026 12:56 pm