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He argued that both Pinarayi Vijayan and Modi were driven by a similar conviction that they alone should govern

Including these estimates enables a more comprehensive assessment of stillbirths in India, but also highlights limited and poor-quality data that hinder precise estimates for many locations

Constituency witnesses a keenly fought three-cornered contest among LDF, UDF and Twenty20

IMD says thunderstorms likely till April 11 as showers lash coastal A.P. and temperatures remain high in Seema

AIADMK has already been facing defeat after defeat and will continue to decline; under the leadership of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, the DMK will form the government again and implement more beneficial programmes for the people of Tamil Nadu, says OPS

Pakistans Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had on April 4 warned that his country would respond with a strike on Kolkata to any future misadventures by India

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.

The UDF candidate in Manalur has initiated legal action over allegations that he accepted 8 crore to divert votes in favour of BJP candidate Suresh Gopi during the Lok Sabha election

Irans sarcastic remarks come after the U.S. presidentwarned Tehran of devastating attacks on its major infrastructures, including power installations and bridges, if the Strait, an important energy chokepoint, is notopenedbefore the ultimatum

Funds cleared after SHRC chief took suo motu action on reports highlighting commuter and pedestrian distress at Vyttila, Keralas busiest junction

If NSUI members have violated any rules, they will face legal consequences, according to the Chief Minister

19 new Rajya Sabha members, including NCP-SCP leader Sharad Pawar and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, took the oath of office on April 6, 2026.

Both high-profile and local leaders have highlighted land issues, title deeds, and human-animal conflict during their campaigns

Alvas Education Foundation chairman Mohan Alva highlights the vital role played by seafarers and maritime stakeholders in strengthening Indias economy

It aims at enhancing water conservation and irrigation infrastructure across the region, which is known for perennial drought conditions during the summer months

Influential in at least 35 of the 126 seats in Assam, the tea tribes have gravitated towards the BJP since 2014; the Congress is counting on the State governments failure to increase wages and provide ST reservation to the community

Karnataka is the first State to frame such guidelines in the country, say officials

Nishant Kumar says the 500 crore project being developed over nearly 500 acres by HPCL Renewable and Green Energy Limited is likely to be completed in four to five months

Punjab Kings, who have won both their games so far, have retained the playing XI from the previous match

There are 5,776 more women voters than men in the constituency

Puducherry heads to the polls on April 9, 2026, with counting on May 4. The contest features a late AINRC-BJP seat-sharing deal, coordination issues within the Congress-DMK alliance, and the presence of rebel candidates and new entrants like TVK. With multiple players and shifting loyalties, the election remains open and closely contested. Heres all you need to know.