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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP-Left nexus, claims Pinarayi Vijayan held hostage by Centre

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

6 Apr 2026 8:21 pm
Counting only late-gestation stillbirths may miss nearly two-fifths of the total: Analysis

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

6 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Kunnathunadu, motorcycle rallies and promises raise the poll pitch

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

6 Apr 2026 8:17 pm
Coastal districts receive rain while Rayalaseema sizzles

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

6 Apr 2026 8:15 pm
OPS lashes out at Edappadi; says he has no gratitude; AIADMK will continue to be on the losing side

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

6 Apr 2026 8:12 pm
Why Modi is silent on Pakistan Minister's threat to attack Kolkata, asks Abhishek

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

6 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
Chennai Poll Canvas: Anna Nagar | From wide roads to wider issues

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.

6 Apr 2026 8:07 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: V.A. Firoz served 10-crore legal notice over fake allegation against T.N. Prathapan

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

6 Apr 2026 8:06 pm
Irans lost the key post offers comic relief amid global tension

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

6 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
1.50 cr. to redevelop bottlenecked Vyttila Junction

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

6 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Siddaramaiah says lying does not befit Yediyurappas stature

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

6 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale, Tiruchi Siva, others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

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.

6 Apr 2026 7:51 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki election heats up over land issues

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

6 Apr 2026 7:47 pm
Merchant Navy Week celebrations conclude with National Maritime Day observance

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

6 Apr 2026 7:47 pm
Annamayya district launches 100-day Jaladhara-Jalaharathi mission

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

6 Apr 2026 7:46 pm
Assam poll outcome hinges on parties reading the tea leaves right

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

6 Apr 2026 7:44 pm
Karnataka frames guidelines for multi-pair kidney swap transplants

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

6 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
100-MW solar project in Annamayya district nearing completion, says Collector

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

6 Apr 2026 7:36 pm
IPL 2026: KKR elects to bat against PBKS; Injured Chakravarthy, unwell Narine miss out

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

6 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
All arrangements in place for free and fair elections in Bagalkot

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

6 Apr 2026 7:33 pm
Watch: Whats the poll scene in Puducherry elections?

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.

6 Apr 2026 7:32 pm