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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
Deepika Padukone breaks silence on Dhurandhar 2, replies to trolls

Deepika Padukone has responded about her absence from the screening of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring her husband Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar

8 Apr 2026 1:35 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
Fast-moving cornstarch acts like a liquid before hardening

A new study has solved a complex physics puzzle and also has practical applications

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
J&K CM Omar Abdullah questions gains of U.S. in West Asia conflict after ceasefire deal

Omar Abdullah remarked that the passage was already open and freely available before the war began.

8 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
Abandon fast breeder nuclear reactor project at Kalpakkam, Vaiko urges Centre

He said the technology used in this type of reactor to generate power had been tested in several countries, but had been largely abandoned due to safety concerns and high economic costs

8 Apr 2026 12:54 pm
Mamata Banerjee files nomination fromBhabanipur;sets stage forhigh-stakescontest

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks fourth term from home turf; faces challengeasSuvenduAdhikarienters fray

8 Apr 2026 12:53 pm
Bengaluru: One dead in fatal early morning truck collision near Satellite Bus Stand

Police said the truck was descending the Mysuru Road flyover when the driver reportedly lost control and crashed into a 10-wheel lorry that was stopped at the signal.

8 Apr 2026 12:51 pm
Sikkim: Army clears route, rescue of stranded tourists begins from Lachen

Road connectivity to Lachen had been cut off for several days after a section near Taramchu caved in

8 Apr 2026 12:49 pm
Mahela concedes MI blown away by Sooryavanshi and Jaiswal magic

MI suffered a 27-run defeat in a rain-curtailed IPL clash as Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi lit up the night with a blistering display that powered RR to 150 for 3 in 11 overs

8 Apr 2026 12:44 pm
U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions, says Indian trade body FIEO

The ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz bring immediate relief to exporters, by easing shipping disruptions, high freight rates, and insurance costs, said FIEO president

8 Apr 2026 12:44 pm
IRDAI forms panel to review private health insurance facets

Sub-committee to address key challenges and opportunities in private health insurance, aiming for enhanced consumer trust and improved policyholder experience

8 Apr 2026 12:41 pm
A plastics ban Tamil Nadu tried in 2002 and stepped back from

Introduced on May 7, 2002, the Bill proposed a ban on the sale, storage, transport and use of non-reusable plastics due to the rapid increase in disposable plastic consumption and its impact on groundwater contamination and rainwater percolation

8 Apr 2026 12:37 pm
IKS Health Announces Launch of Audit-Ready Autonomous Coding Capabilities

Combining advanced automation with expert human coders, IKS Health coding offering is audit ready and achieves up to 95% accuracy

8 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
Trump says U.S. will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said hours earlier that safe passage through the Strait will be possible via coordination with Irans Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations

8 Apr 2026 12:29 pm
Watch: Trump pauses Iran strikes for 2 weeks, opens window for talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to military strikes on Iran, creating a narrow window for diplomacy in the escalating IranIsrael conflict.

8 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
From Kuala Lumpur to Hanoi: Milken Institutes 2026 Global Opportunity Index Portrays Resiliency and Encouraging Growth Trend in Emerging Southeast Asia

The 2026 Global Opportunity Index ranks Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines as Southeast Asias leading investment destinations

8 Apr 2026 12:25 pm
What is hydrogen fuel cell technology?

A cleaner way to power cars, buses, and even citieshydrogen fuel cells turn simple elements into electricity, with only water as waste.

8 Apr 2026 12:07 pm
Uttar Pradesh govt hikes honorarium of Shiksha Mitras, part-time instructors

Shiksha Mitras honorarium increased from 10,000 to 18,000; Part-time instructors honorarium increased from 9,000 to 17,000

8 Apr 2026 12:06 pm
How West Bengal voted in 2021: a recap

A deep look into the poll number from 2011-2021 elections that shaped West Bengals electoral landscape

8 Apr 2026 12:04 pm
Champions League: Kane leads Bayern to 2-1 win over Real Madrid in 1st leg of quarterfinals

Kylian Mbapp scored Madrid's goal after the visitors had taken a two-goal lead at the Santiago Bernabeu

8 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
Friends of Police: a community policing initiative that was shut down in Tamil Nadu after Sattankulam custodial deaths

What started as a small team of volunteers calling itself Shore Care Committees and later Friends of Police to guard the shores of Ramanathapuram district later proliferated to spread across the State of Tamil Nadu till 2020 when it was disbanded.

8 Apr 2026 11:58 am