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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: 537 nomination papers filed till 7.30 p.m. on Saturday

With Sunday being a holiday, candidates have only one more day to file the papers

Omar, Mehbooba slam closure of Jama Masjid on Id, Hazratbal prayer omission for Iran, Palestine

Peaceful congregational prayers held across Jammu and Kashmir amid heightened security

Two arrested for burglary in Miyapur; cash, bike seized

Fight is between AIADMK and DMK, says Rajan Chellappa

Piyush, Sahil hog the limelight

Health risks surging among employees aged 20-35:study

Smoke and fire rage at U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad after drone attack

Himachal's 54,928 crore Budget for 2026-27 pegs revenue deficit at 6,577 crore

Revenue receipts for 2026-27 are estimated at 40,361 crore, with revenue expenditure expected at 46,938 crore, resulting in a total deficit of 6,

Three-year-old girl mowed down by truck near Bengaluru

Electric Motorcycle segment likely to get traction

Election Observer inspects polling booths in Western Ghats

HYDGEN dispatches eight multi-skid green hydrogen systems to Surat

HYDGEN with its facility in Mangaluru designs and deploys modular on-site hydrogen generation systems for industrial applications

Kharge hits out at RSS after being thanked for route march row

Irans President says immediate cessation of U.S.-Israeli aggression needed to end war; calls on BRICS to play independent role

Mr. Pezeshkian spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone earlier in the day

From Chiranjeevi to Vijay Sethupathi, Eid wishes pour in

Chennai: Several top stars from the south Indian film industries including actors Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun, Sivakarthikeyan, Junior

Engineers will be better off with emerging new roles due to AI, say panelists at webinar

The webinar, jointly presented by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore and The Hindu Education Plus as part of their career path series, prov

Ramzan celebrated with special prayers in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari districts

Symbolic wreaths laid at Palakkad Medical College

Protest draws attention to the institutions long-standing developmental challenges

Himachal Pradesh Budget Criticized as Disappointing and Directionless by Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla, March 21: Former Chief Minister and opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur has labeled the recent budget of Himachal Pradesh as the most disapp

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: P.K. Sasi to contest as UDF-backed Independent in Ottappalam

Congress decides not to allot the expelled CPI(M) leader its hand symbol, following objections from a section of local party leaders

Indias F1 Hopeful Atiqa Mir Is Bossing Boys On The Race Track

Not only is she the best-performing Indian karter on the global stage, Atiqa is leaving the majority of the male pack behind in a heavily populat

Over 200 Ex-Maoists To Run In Sunday's Bastar Heritage Marathon

The marathon is scheduled to commence at the historic Lalbagh Ground in Jagdalpur, headquarters of Bastar, and conclude at the famed Chitrakote w

Election observers begin inspecting polling booths in Tiruppur district

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Sudheer Karamana to be LDF Independent candidate in Thiruvanananthapuram

Distribution of Form 12 D begins in Madurai

Collector inspects inter-State checkposts between A.P. and T.N. in Bargur constituency

The accused in 17-year-old girl murder case shifted to Madurai central prison

Avian influenza: culling of birds begins in Kozhikode

Exciting Job Opportunities at NCPOR: Walk-In Interviews for 35 Positions Starting Soon

New Delhi, March 21: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those looking to join the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) in Go

Urban boom: Telangana to surpass national average by decade, says Socio Economic Outlook

Telangana is set to lead India in urbanisation by 2026. The state is embracing technology for rapid development. An AI platform, BuildNow, has se

Harish Rao accuses govt. of cancelling 1,070 cr. work sanctioned to Siddipet

Former Pakistani Diplomat Abdul Basit Makes Controversial Remarks on India

New Delhi, March 21: Former Pakistani diplomat Abdul Basit has stirred controversy with his recent comments regarding potential military actions

Tamil book on Chithirai festival released in Madurai

Varsities should have modern, scientific syllabus to address world's needs: V-P Radhakrishnan

How the bombing of Worlds largest Natural Gas deposit is putting Global LNG supply in chaos?

India will be among the major nations affected due to disruptions in South Pars Fields By T N Ashok Beneath the turquoise waters of the Persian

Ahmedabad Police Capture Main Suspect in 2021 Murder Conspiracy

Ahmedabad, March 21: After nearly five years of investigation, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested the main suspect in a murder and robbery c

Seeman Alone Is Set To Launch Campaign On Monday

In the opposition camp with the BJP and AIADMK at the helm, the action had shifted to New Delhi, where AMMK general secretary T T V Dinakaran met

GST 2.0s Missing Link: Why consumer protection must anchor tax reform?

Intended beneficiaries are still being left out of the Centres relief programme By R. Suryamurthy When India recalibrated its GST structure in S

Congress struggling to finalise candidates list in Kerala

Infighting, bitter bickering mar the selection process By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four days after the Election Commission of India (E

Govt to launch Telangana Public Schools from Gajwel

Hyderabad: The state government is set to launch the Telangana Public School (TPS) programme from the Gajwel Assembly constituency in Siddipet di

The Path to Agricultural Transformation: Awareness is the Real Key

Schemes abound in the agricultural sector, but benefits come only when farmers understand and adopt them By Ashutosh Pandey Agriculture is very

Players with Most IPL Matches Yet to Win a Final

Mumbai, March 21: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. The opening match will feature the Royal Cha

J&K | Congress Delegation Meets LG, Seeks Statehood, Flags LPG Crisis, Refugees Issues

JAMMU, Mar 21: A delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Congress called on Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Saturday and strongly pressed for

Tulip Festival 2026 Heralds Spring in Kashmir

By Sakshi Jha (IIMC Jammu) Spring arrives in Kashmir not gently but with a spectacular display of colour. As winter recedes from the valley, mill

Degrees Must Translate Into Employability, Says Vice-President

Degrees are meaningful only when they translate into employability: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan

Ganja plants unearthed in jowar field, man arrested in Adilabad

Relocate Macha Bolarum dumping yard, MLA urges CM

Zareen Khan Expresses Grief Over Ongoing Conflict on Eid

Mumbai, March 21: Zareen Khan, who made her debut in Salman Khans film Veer, may be away from the silver screen, but she remains connected with h

Jimmy Gracey death probe latest big bombshell update reveals drugging angle, CCTV timeline and accidental death findings

Jimmy Gracey death probe latest big bombshell update shows investigators in Barcelona are examining drugging possibility, CCTV footage, and toxic

If USA is winding down the Iran war, why are more warships heading in?

Those targeting Bengal go to hell: CM Mamata lashes out at Eid gathering

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, accusing it of trying to snatch aw

Dont remove any genuine voter from electoral rolls, parliamentary committee tells EC

With SIR set to be rolled out in more States, committee seeks a fair and inclusive revision process as well as adequate safeguards for vulnerable

BRS to move private member bill on six Cong. guarantees in ongoing session

KTR alleges that the ruling party deceived all sections of people after garnering their support in the name of 6 guarantees, 11 declarations, bes

More biogas plants planned as city boosts wet waste processing

Adani Electricity India's Top-Ranked Distribution Utility For 2nd Consecutive Year

Adani Electricity India's Top-Ranked Distribution Utility For 2nd Consecutive Year

Barashaheed Dargah will be developed at cost of 9.8 crore, says A.P. Minister

An international school for minorities is coming up in Nellore at a cost of 20 crore, says Narayana

Sudheer Karamana to be LDF Independent candidate at Thiruvanananthapuram

BJP candidate from southern Assam faces Bangladeshi barb ahead of April 9 poll

Bijoy Malakar says opponents hurl the accusation before every election to try to rattle him

Watch: Keralas fishing community issues to play key role in its upcoming elections

The fishing community in Kerala says political parties across the spectrum have largely ignored their demands for decades. A large number of fish

Trans and queer groups take out march in Thrissur against proposed law amendment

Protesters say Bill introduced in Lok Sabha curbs rights and targets community-led support systems

Safety of Indians living in UAE is a priority: Ambassador

New Delhi: The UAE has assured India that the safety of Indians living in the Gulf country is its priority, stressing that they are protected and

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan Join Forces to Create an Industrial Power Center: CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, March 21: The race to attract investments in Madhya Pradesh is in full swing. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced that the government is

Puducherry election: First round of EVM randomisation over in Puducherry

Fashion brand Christian Dior to pay up to $1,600 in settlement heres how to claim your cash now

Christian Dior data breach settlement offers money to some customers in the United States. People who received a notice may qualify for cash paym

Krishna Kumar Expresses Joy After Meeting Prime Minister Modi with Family

Mumbai, March 21: Actor and politician Krishna Kumar recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, accompanied by his family. He expres

EC forms 19 appellate tribunals in West Bengal for appeals on electoral rolls

Around22lakhunder-adjudication cases have been disposed of, but the supplementary list yet to be published

India advances AI-ready data infrastructure across key sectors: Govt

New Delhi: India has achieved tremendous progress in building AIready public data infrastructure, with many platforms improving access to officia

Use and throw is Hyderabads attitude towards appliances, notes study

We need an agriculturecentred economy, not freebie politics: NTK chief Seeman

Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman, in an interview with The Hindu in Chennai, outlines his partys Assembly election manifesto, a

Life imprisonment and 32 years extra jail time for Sandeep in Vandana Das murder case

Husband arrested in connection with death of woman after delivery at home in Thrissur

Chavakkad police book Ibrahim under culpable homicide after 37-year-old woman dies two months post-delivery

Id-ul-Fitr observed across India with prayers, unity and peace messages

Muslims across India are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan, with prayers, gatherings, and a message of unity a

Nitish Kumar skips namaz at Patnas Gandhi Maidan for first time in 20 years

He deputed his son Nishant Kumar, who joined the Janata Dal (United) recently, to visit the place and interact with the people celebrating the fe

Bride in a bomb shelter: Tel Aviv woman dons wedding dress to seek love amid war

As missile sirens echo across Tel Aviv, 34yearold Maayan Marom walks between bomb shelters in a flowing wedding dress attending yoga classes, sit

Will the Suresh Gopi effect work again in Thrissur?

The actor won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Thrissur with a massive margin of 74,840 votes, giving BJP its first MP from the State. The key qu

Former TDP MLA passes away

Generic versions of Novo Nordisks semaglutide begin to flow, priced 50-80% lower than the innovator

Seven major drugmakers announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglutide

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumars Message on Bihar Day: Greetings to Residents of the State and Nation

Patna, March 21: On Bihar Day, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar extended his greetings and best wishes to the people of Bihar and the nation. In his m

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50 pc for states and UTs

New Delhi: The government on Saturday said that it has allowed another 20 per cent allocation of commercial LPG to states and Union Territories (

Record Output, Falling Prices Trouble Banana Growers

Adding to farmers woes, unseasonal rains in the past few days have caused damage to standing crops

IPL Team Visits Ayodhya, Pays Homage at Shri Ram Mandir

Mumbai, March 21: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28 and will run until May 31. In anticipation of the tournamen

Indias creative community is uniting to devise meaningful responses to growing censorship

From literature festivals to film screenings, artists flag rising pressure on creative voices The dismantling of a publishers stall at a children

Nilgiri tahrs thrive in Chokramudi hills after govt. takeover of land

Once a hub for encroachers, these hills near Munnar in Idukki are now a thriving natural habitat for the endangered species and Neelakurinji

Key issues and important players in West Bengal Assembly elections 2026

Shiv Sahay Singh and Shrabana Chatterjee from The Hindus West Bengal bureau analyse the crucial issues of the upcoming Assembly polls in the Stat

Telugu scholar Garikapatis remarks on mid-day meal scheme draws flak

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Because of the media, the way the world is perceived is as a place where resources and time are...' - lessons on compassion, humanity and media influence on perception by two-time Grammy-winning singer

Quote of the day by George Michael: George Michael's quote highlights how media-driven perceptions of scarcity and limited time foster a competit

Irfan Pathan Explains Why Mumbai Indians Outshine Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi, March 21: Former Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan believes that in the debate over the best team in the Indian Premier League (IPL), th

West Asia Crisis Hits Basmati Exports From MP, Causes Drop In Price Of Rice Variety

Gulf countries like Iran, Iraq, Jordan, UAE and Saudi Arabia are major exporters of Basmati rice from Madhya Pradesh: Reports

Jeevan Reddy stays defiant, may resign from Congress on March 25

Hyderabad: Senior Congress leader and former minister T Jeevan Reddy signalled that he may leave the Grand Old Party he served for over four deca

Budget Favours Combined Projects Over New Infra in Warangal

The Budget outlines indirect benefits for the region through state-wide allocations