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Rupee falls 39 paise to close at all-time low of 95.23 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said Brent oil, hovering near $110 per barrel, is maintaining pressure on oil-importing economies like India. Moreover, unabated foreign capital outflows amid rising geopolitical uncertainties further dented investor sentiment

4 May 2026 4:20 pm
Konandur Lingappa, K.V. Akshara, Prof. Ranganath to receive honorary doctorates from Kuvempu University

Karnatakas Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is the Chancellor of the university, has approved the names for the honorary doctorates

4 May 2026 4:19 pm
Supreme Court brings survivors of forcible acid ingestion under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act

The 2016 Act recognised only victims of acid-throwing, and not forcible acid ingestion; the order is operative retrospectively from the inception of the Act; it aids victims of forcible acid ingestion to claim disability benefits

4 May 2026 4:17 pm
Andhra Pradesh sends 37 teachers to Singapore for training; 29 more to follow in Finland

State Best Teacher awardees attending five-day programme on global teaching practices at NIE Singapore until May 8; another 29 to be sent to the University of Turku in Finland in the second phase

4 May 2026 4:17 pm
India must map, monitor economic vulnerabilities in energy, food, other areas: EAC-PM chairman

Mahendra Dev said this calls for a substantial strengthening of physical buffers, including an expansion of strategic petroleum reserves and the creation of stockpiles for essential commodities, going beyond the conventional reliance on foreign exchange reserves and foodgrain stocks

4 May 2026 4:12 pm
Development of RRR northern section to be taken up in two separate packages

Finance Ministrys Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee recommends HAM model with concession period of 18 years

4 May 2026 4:10 pm
Watch: Assembly elections 2026 results: Counting begins across Assam, Kerala, Bengal, T.N. and Puducherry

Counting begins as the Election Commission of India oversees crucial results across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

4 May 2026 3:58 pm
TN elections 2026: Sivakarthikeyan, Nani, Venkat Prabhu and others wish Vijay as TVK leads

Tamil superstar Vijay and his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), are celebrating a historic lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, sparking a wave of congratulatory messages from prominent figures in the film industry, including actors Sivakarthikeya, Nani, Tiger Shroff, and Kajal Aggarwal

4 May 2026 3:58 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 results: UDF sweeps Wayanad; Minister O.R. Kelu suffers defeat

Kelu, CPI(M) leader and Minister in the outgoing Cabinet, lost to Congress candidate Usha Vijayan by a margin of 10,543 votes

4 May 2026 3:57 pm
4 May 2026 3:51 pm
Andhra Pradesh lorry owners urge Centre to drop plan to raise petrol, diesel prices

AP Lorry Owners Association general secretary Y.V. Eswara Rao says transport sector already under strain from existing fuel prices; warns of higher transport costs and inflation if hike goes through

4 May 2026 3:46 pm
Pakistan Foreign Minister discusses regional situation with Iranian counterpart

Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, reaffirmed Pakistans commitment to promoting constructive engagement, underscoring that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path toward peaceful resolution of issues and achieving lasting peace

4 May 2026 3:35 pm
West Bengal election 2026: CPI(M)-led Left Front, its ally AISF lead in one seat each

A lone bright spot for the Left was Domkal in Murshidabad, where CPI(M) candidate Md. Mostafijur Rahaman was leading by 8,877 votes after five rounds of counting

4 May 2026 3:26 pm
Tamil Nadu election results: TVK ahead in four of seven Assembly seats in Virudhunagar district

While the two national parties, the BJP and CPI, were leading in one seat each, the ruling DMK was leading in the third Assembly segment

4 May 2026 3:26 pm
IndiGo's Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra resigns

After careful reflection on my career and my next professional and personal phase, and further to our discussions, I have decided to step down from the position of Head of Global Sales, Vinay Malhotra said in his resignation letter

4 May 2026 3:20 pm
Opposition targets Odisha BJP government over broad daylight crime in Puri

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep concern after a video went viral showing a group of miscreants chasing a man and launching a violent assault using a sharp weapon

4 May 2026 3:15 pm
Four killed, two injured as ambulance rams into stationary truck near Srikalahasti

Ambulance was carrying a patient from Kolkata to Bengaluru when it hit a truck from behind on the Tirupati-Naidupeta stretch of the national highway

4 May 2026 3:14 pm
Study suggests mechanism by which physical movement could be linked with brain's cleansing process

The results suggest that everyday movement may help circulate cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, aiding in the removal of waste and possibly lowering the risk of neurodegenerative diseases linked to waste buildup

4 May 2026 3:11 pm
Rural sweep and urban gains sets the BJP up for a decisive majority in West Bengal | Data

With decisive support in reserved constituencies, massive gains in rural areas and a fractured support for the Trinamool in seats with a strong Muslim presence, the BJP flips the script in West Bengal.

4 May 2026 3:11 pm
What are Vijays options if he falls short of 118 seats?

PMK and the Congress may emerge as likely parties to offer support if TVK falls short

4 May 2026 2:57 pm
Puducherry election results: Independent rebel defeats lone woman MLA in reserved Nedungadu seat in Karaikal

V. Vigneshwaran, a rebel from the BJP, secured 14,368 votes, defeating S. Chandrapriyanga of the All India N.R. Congress, who polled 9,869 votes

4 May 2026 2:56 pm
Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66% over war

Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran's retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes.

4 May 2026 2:54 pm
Assam Assembly results: State Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi loses in Jorhat

Gaurav Gogoi, the sitting MP of Jorhat, polled 46,257 votes, while Mr. Goswami secured 69,439 votes, retaining the seat for a third consecutive term

4 May 2026 2:53 pm
SC asks Centre to examine plea on Aadhaar issuance norms

Petition seeks limiting new Aadhaar cards to children, calls for stricter UIDAI guidelines for adults

4 May 2026 2:52 pm
West Bengal Results | Wait till final rounds, we will win, says Mamata Banerjee

Amid counting trends in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made strong allegations of irregularities, claiming that early rounds were being manipulated and results selectively announced.

4 May 2026 2:50 pm
Kerala Assembly election results: Congress Chandy Oommen wins in Puthuppally with huge margin

Chandy Oommen gets 84,031 votes against CPI(M)s K. M. Radhakrishnan

4 May 2026 2:49 pm
Supreme Court seeks report from Karnataka govt on actor Darshan's plea alleging lack of basic amenities in prison

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Mr. Darshan, submitted that the actor is being denied the basic amenities because the court had made an observation that no five-star treatment should be given to him in jail

4 May 2026 2:40 pm
Tamil Nadu election results: TVK frontline leaders put up strong performances in early trends

Mr. Vijay, who contested from two seats Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchi East is leading in both seats by a comfortable margin

4 May 2026 2:24 pm
Kerala elections 2026: Check full list of winners

Live updates on the winners are being provided as counting continues.

4 May 2026 2:17 pm
Six Telangana districts record temperatures above 45C as heat intensifies

According to data from Telangana Development Planning Society (TGDPS), Balkonda in Nizamabad was the hottest location in the State touching 45.8

4 May 2026 2:13 pm
Sexuality education in schools

The Hindu hosted a webinar titled, Teaching sexuality in schools, on May 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

4 May 2026 2:11 pm
TVK and the dynamics of disruption

As trends continue to emerge, it is clear that Tamil Nadu is heading in a path it has never taken so far whether it is a majority for the TVK, a non-Dravidian party, or a hung Assembly

4 May 2026 2:09 pm
Ashok Leyland reports 9% increase in April sales at 14,646 units

Domestic sales were up 14% at 14,242 units as against 12,509 units in April 2025, Ashok Leyland said in a statement

4 May 2026 2:03 pm
BJPs big lead triggers statewide celebrations in West Bengal with imminent power shift

Celebrations broke out among BJP workers across West Bengal, including at the party office in Kolkata

4 May 2026 2:01 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin trails in Kolathur as TVK leads in Chennai region

Only Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and HR&CE Minister P.K. Sekarbabu were leading out of the 16 constituencies as of 1 p.m.

4 May 2026 1:58 pm
Kerala election results 2026: RMP leader says CM Pinarayi Vijayans struggle in Dharmadam sends political message

In an apparent reference to the CM, she said the person who had allegedly branded others as traitors and called for their elimination was now standing exposed in the scorching sun

4 May 2026 1:56 pm
TDP Mahanadu 2026 in Nellore from May 27 to 29; Bhoomi Puja at IKSEZ on May 6

Three-day annual conclave of the ruling party to be held at IFFCO Kisan Special Economic Zone in Kodavaluru mandal from May 27 to 29; Bhoomi Puja on Wednesday

4 May 2026 1:55 pm
IUML credits UDFs teamwork for Assembly polls victory in Kerala

The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) is leading in 23 of the 27 seats it contested in the Assembly polls

4 May 2026 1:51 pm
BJP-led NEDA sweeps Assam in 2026 polls; leads evade regional divides | Data

The NEDA has secured nearly half of the States votes, and is leading in tea belt regions

4 May 2026 1:50 pm
Puducherry Assembly Election 2026: Full list of winners

The ruling AINRC government, led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and is set to rule the Union Territory for the second consecutive term

4 May 2026 1:44 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) rebels, dissidents make gains in early trends in several constituencies

According to initial counting trends, G. Sudhakaran was ahead by more than 6,000 votes

4 May 2026 1:42 pm
A peek into the secret lives of Coorgs many frogs

A film by Roundglass Sustain captures ecologist Dr Vishnupriya Sankararaman's journey through the plantations of Coorg, where she has documented around 36 species of frogs

4 May 2026 1:23 pm
West Bengal Assembly results: Mamata Banerjee urges TMC nominees not to leave counting centres as ECI data shows BJP leading

In a video message issued in the midst of the counting of votes, Ms. Banerjee urged party workers to remain vigilant and not to lose morale

4 May 2026 1:23 pm