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United Opposition defeated bid to harm Constitution: Kharge

This is a decisive setback for the Modi governments attempt to redraw Indias political map under the guise of womens reservation, says CPI general secretary D. Raja

17 Apr 2026 11:18 pm
It a red-letter day, says Revanth; KTR blames BJP

BJP says Revanth, Rahul conspired to defeat women

17 Apr 2026 11:15 pm
Chaturvedis grumbling over defeat of Womens Bill flies in the face of her partys stand

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut tells The Hindu that they opposed it because the BJP draped a pink saree on the delimitation bill

17 Apr 2026 11:10 pm
Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances of mango farmers and a toll plaza in the wrong place are some of the issues the electorate seeks answers to

17 Apr 2026 11:10 pm
Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say the van they travelled in fell from a hairpin bend

17 Apr 2026 11:01 pm
We know how to bring the debt under control, improve the finances of Tamil Nadu, and implement all the welfare schemes completely, says the AIADMK general secretary

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have also reiterated it. Tamil Nadus share will go up from 7.18% to 7.23%. This has disproved what Mr. Stalin has been saying: EdapaddiK.Palaniswami

17 Apr 2026 10:51 pm
BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill on womens reservation and Delimitation Bill.

17 Apr 2026 10:50 pm
South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain; he says women will see through the BJPs optics

17 Apr 2026 10:45 pm
Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar have been the standout captains so far: Vidyut | IPL Show 2026

In this episode of The Hindus IPL Show, KC Vijaya Kumar and former cricketer Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan break down why Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar have been the standout captains so far.

17 Apr 2026 10:45 pm
Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roadmap for Harbour Assembly constituency, focusing on eliminating roadside dwellings, easing traffic congestion through new parking facilities, and expanding educational and civic infrastructure.

17 Apr 2026 10:41 pm
Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reservation law into force

17 Apr 2026 10:40 pm
Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus

Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting

17 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
MSN Labs launches semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

17 Apr 2026 10:36 pm
Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme

Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth pathways, says Nasscom

17 Apr 2026 10:29 pm
Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota faces a setback in the Lok Sabha, while Sri Lankas Power and Energy Minister resigns amid controversy. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global shipping, even as remarks by Tejasvi Surya on Telangana trigger a political storm. The Supreme Court also flags illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for the full breakdown.

17 Apr 2026 10:27 pm
Watch | Not womens quota, but anti-national act: Rahul Gandhi attacks Bill

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the Centre, calling the Constitution Amendment Bill a panic reaction aimed at redrawing Indias electoral map rather than empowering women.

17 Apr 2026 10:24 pm
Centres approach on delimitation, womens quota Bills wrong: Farooq Abdullah

He said the way delimitation was done in J&K has left people even more worried

17 Apr 2026 10:23 pm
Truce in effect as Trump says Israel prohibited from bombing Lebanon

Shortly after the truce went into effect at midnight local time, the Army told residents of the south many of whom had to flee their homes following sweeping Israeli evacuation warnings not to return, citing several Israeli acts of aggression.

17 Apr 2026 10:21 pm
Indias biggest redevelopment project with 1 lakh crore investment set to take off in Mumbai

The Adani Group has been selected as the Construction & Development Agency (C&DA) through a tendering process

17 Apr 2026 10:14 pm
Schemes offering cash incentive to women takes centre stage is Bengal poll campaign

As the Bengal poll campaign has reached its peak, the contest is gathering pace between the Lakshmir Bhandar of the Trinamool Congress and the Matri Shakti Vandan Yojana of the Bharatiya Janata Party

17 Apr 2026 10:14 pm
17 Apr 2026 10:01 pm
Coal Ministry launch 15th round of commercial mine auctions

In the thirteen rounds of auctions thus far, a total of 135 coal mines have been auctioned off.

17 Apr 2026 9:53 pm
No supply restrictions, says Kerala State Electricity Board

This time the demand is high. But we have made all the arrangements for supply from central stations and purchases through power exchanges, says KSEB chairperson

17 Apr 2026 9:53 pm