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During his 16 years as Prime Minister, Mr. Orban has launched harsh crackdowns on minority rights and media freedoms, subverted many of Hungary's institutions and been accused of siphoning large sums of money into the coffers of his allied business elite, an allegation he denies.

Officials said the animal is a sub-adult, which may have recently split from its herd and is trying to find a niche for itself to occupy in the fragmented Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR) landscape.

From cabaret swagger to ghazal grace, these 10 defining tracks trace how the iconic playback singer kept reinventing Hindi film music across generations

John Birdsall to Gurdeep Loyal, queer food writing shows how food binds the Indian queer community through stories, memories and flavours

In the 28th episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, unpack this weeks key health stories

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchis journey as a political party began when Thol. Thirumavalavan took over the mantle of the Dalit Panthers Iyakkam (DPI) in Madurai following the passing of its leader, A. Malaichamy, in 1989.

A polio survivor, Mr. Achuthamenon, named after the former Chief Minister of Kerala, has been travelling to every nook and corner of the constituency in a campaign vehicle equipped with a public address system, canvassing votes for the partys candidate, D. Latha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to party leaders seeking support ahead of an extended Budget session sitting to take up amendments to the Womens Reservation Act, 2023. The government plans to delink the laws implementation from the ongoing delimitation process and instead base it on the 2011 Census. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has questioned the timing of the move, called for an all-party meeting, and flagged the lack of clarity on delimitation.

Ms. Bhosle was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbais Breach Candy on Saturday (April 11) evening following cardiac arrest

Pilgrims between the ages of 13 and 70 can undertake the yatra and registrations will begin from April 15, the L-G told reporters at the Lok Bhavan in Jammu

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, April 12, wrote to floor leaders of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, urging them to support the amendments to the women's reservation law during the special three-day session of Parliament.

As a new law tightens its grip on how trans identities are defined, an independent queer film cuts through the noise

The match industry in Tamil Nadu, over a 100 years old, might have just met its most formidable enemy. A new threat has emerged in the form of cheap, imported, limited-use plastic lighters, and it looks like they may take the puff out of the safety match industry. S. Sundar reports on this phenomenon from Sivakasi, the match heartland of the South.

Wildlife veterinarians treating the animal suspect the origin of the infection could be the intrauterine foetal death

Sabrina Carpenter has apologised after mistaking a traditional Arabic celebratory chant for yodeling during her Coachella set, following backlash over the onstage exchange

Based on the complaint given by the duped victims, a case was registered at the Vedayapalem Police Station under the relevant sections of cheating and forgery; during investigation, 25.20 lakh was seized from the accused so far.

The Taiwan Work Office under Chinas Communist Party issued a statement saying it would explore setting up a longstanding communication mechanism between the Communist Party and Taiwans Kuomingtang Party, and facilitate the import of Taiwans aquaculture products, after it banned them in recent years

No deal yet in US-Iran talks. Vice-President J.D. Vance says the U.S. is returning without an agreement after key differences over Irans nuclear programme. Iranian media says talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of discussions.

The results of the first-year candidates, combining all streams, stood at 66.20%. In all, over 9.97 lakh candidates registered for the examination

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests and protect the country's well-being

The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of Indias broader cultural diplomacy initiatives

Tamil Nadu Social Welfare Minister P. Geetha Jeevan says number of cases registered, chargesheets filed, and convictions secured have increased; highlighting steps taken to ensure fresh eggs for noon day meals, she promises efforts to ease traffic woes, boost healthcare and create more jobs in Thoothukudi

On this day in 2002, the first ever Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone hit theatres across India, contributing to an already growing fan base of witches and wizards. As we reflect on this historical day, let us recall some of the things we learnt from Harry and his friends.

With a belief system intertwined with nature, and with music and dance intrinsic to daily life, an endangered tribe in Odisha strives to keep its visual tradition intact

No breakthrough in the first direct US-Iran talks in over a decade. Vice-President J.D. Vance said the U.S. is leaving Islamabad without a deal, after failing to secure assurances from Iran on nuclear weapons. Talks may continue, with the Strait of Hormuz seen as a major sticking point.

Congress leader Kharges letter came in response to a missive from the Prime Minister on the special sitting of Parliament for a discussion on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam from April 16

The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increasing expectations of a breakthrough.

Campaign details of party chiefKharge, Rahul, and Priyankawill be released soon, saysAICCin-charge for Tamil NaduGirishChodankar

As Nitish Kumar is likely to resign this week, the Deputy Chief Minister is the frontrunner to be the BJPs first Chief Minister of the State

Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi in the concluding leg of his four-day two-nation visit to Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12

Mr. Singh also said that the Defence Ministry has taken a decision under which, in the cantonment areas, vegetables and fruits are being bought only from the nearby farmers who practice organic farming

Human-elephant conflicts have been a recurring problem for many years in parts of the Belur, Sakleshpur, and Alur taluks of Hassan District

Residents of localities in the Anna Nagar Assembly Constituency want civic initiatives that started well but petered out to be revived; post-elections, Federation of Anna Nagar Residents Associations is expected to meet up with the one who assumes office and present their views on how to make these exercises work for residents all over again

Justice Girish Kathpalia said that the marriage was performed by the accused simply as a ploy to get himself bailed out

19-crore contract awarded to RKN Infrastructures to set up an advanced drainage and rainwater management system to shield the airport from natural hazards

The accused were also involved in the use of forged documentsand extortion

Over 3.6 crore voters eligible for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal, says the Election Commission of India

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss campaigned for NDA candidates in the district

Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts

A civic engagement of a kind that involves multiple stakeholders, Project Thiruvanmiyur Mada Street is refreshing its initiative to reclaim a public space once again

The Cabinet approved the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which proposes harsher penalties, including life imprisonment, to deter sacrilege and protect the sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib

Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them incredible hosts

Research is revealing that the molecular profile of each tea variety is influenced by every phase of production, from the soil the bush grows in to the way the leaves are dried, rolled or heated. And these molecular patterns correspond to features tea drinkers care about

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute