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Kerala Assembly polls: IUML backs V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDFs CM pick

Indian Union Muslim League State president Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal says UDF will factor in peoples sentiments while choosing its CM, noting that exit polls indicate V.D. Satheesan enjoys the highest support

30 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Bengaluru rains: More than 100 distressed birds rescued

Avian and Reptile Rehabilitation Centre said that more than 100 birds have been rescued by them since April 29.

30 Apr 2026 1:52 pm
How the child-mother bond lies at the heart of Syama Satris compositions

At a recent lecture-demonstration, senior musician and scholar R.K. Shriramkumar explained the lyrical and technical intricacies of Syama Sastris work.

30 Apr 2026 1:48 pm
Minor's pregnancy: Amend law on pregnancy termination of rape survivors, says Supreme Court

The court said in its impassioned observations that this is a case of child rape and the survivor will have a lifelong scar and trauma, if termination is not allowed

30 Apr 2026 1:43 pm
In pictures: West Bengal elections conclude with high voter turnout

Inside the second phase of polling in West Bengal amid rain and violence.

30 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
States with revenue deficits & high debt burdens will find current crisis more challenging, Centre warns

A new analysis by the Ministry of Finance said that such States would either cut productive spending or turn to the Centre for more funds

30 Apr 2026 1:30 pm
Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2

The direct train services between Srinagar and Jammu will reduce travel time between the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir and boost tourism, besides providing an all-weather surface transport link

30 Apr 2026 12:56 pm
Shivadhar Reddy appointed as Telanganas State Security Advisor

He would advise Telangana govt on issues concerning Police, Law and Order, Internal Security, Crime Control and other aspects

30 Apr 2026 12:55 pm
Supreme Court notice on plea to establish separate revenue judicial cadre to decide land disputes

The petition drafted by advocate Ashwani Dubey stated that the issue was dealt with by the Allahabad High Court, but its direction has not been implemented in letter and spirit to date

30 Apr 2026 12:54 pm
Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats

Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel, Israels Foreign Ministry said in a statement, including a video of the activists aboard an Israeli navy ship

30 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Bengaluru rains: Three years after fatal flooding, K.R. Circle underpass submerged again

According to a police officer, the accumulated water cannot be pumped out as there is no proper outlet, and doing so could flood adjoining roads.

30 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Tamil Nadu records 99.9% pass in Class 10 ICSE, Class 12 ISC exams

A total of 3,305 students from 88 schools across Tamil Nadu appeared for the Class 12 exams. While girls achieved a pass percentage of 99.93%, 99.89% of boys passed

30 Apr 2026 12:50 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: LDF poised to retain power as exit polls confirm lack of anti-incumbency, claims M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State secretary says while some polling agencies predict a tight race, underlying findings of the surveys, specifically absence of anti-incumbency and popularity of the Chief Minister, indicate a definitive win for ruling front

30 Apr 2026 12:47 pm
Watch: WB exit polls split verdict, leaders react ahead of results

With polling concluded in West Bengal, attention has now shifted to exit polls and political reactions.

30 Apr 2026 12:42 pm
Gaayapadda Simham and its Trump card

Pavan Sadineni on the Telugu comedy film Gaayapadda Simham and the challenges of catering to rapidly-changing audience preferences

30 Apr 2026 12:42 pm
Champions League: Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey semifinal first leg

Gyokeres and Alvarez score penalties in each half; Arsenal had another penalty ruled out by VAR

30 Apr 2026 12:28 pm
Aswathaman, key accused in Armstrong murder case, arrested while trying to flee abroad

He was released on bail a few days ago, and was apprehended at Bengaluru International Airport while attempting to escape to Bangkok

30 Apr 2026 12:26 pm
Women quota bill: SP MLAs stage protest against BJP in Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises

The protest came ahead of the special one-day session of the Assembly during which the government is expected to move a censure motion against Opposition parties, holding them responsible for the failure to pass the Womens Reservation Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

30 Apr 2026 12:19 pm
Hyperscaler results pose major test for AI-driven U.S. stock market

From an individual stock perspective, options data is pricing in swings of 4% for Amazon to 7.1% for Meta following the companies respective earnings reports

30 Apr 2026 12:17 pm
Kerala records 99.96% pass in ICSE, 99.97% in ISC exams

In Kerala, as many as 7,861 students 3,795 boys and 4,066 girls appeared for ICSE examinations from 166 schools, while 3,058 students 1,551 boys and 1,507 girls sat for ISC examinations from 85 schools

30 Apr 2026 12:10 pm
Hyderabads Maison DArt Banjara Hosts The Long Parade by Annelies Van Baelen

The Belgian-born artists solo show blends psychology, culture and colour at Maison Dart Banjara

30 Apr 2026 12:09 pm
Anthropic weighs new funding round at valuation exceeding $900 billion: Report

Anthropic is weighing raising funds in a new round that would value the Claude maker at more than $900 billion, Bloomberg News reported

30 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
LinkedIn's AI hiring agents on track for $450 million in yearly revenue

LinkedIn said the products, some of which were in testing for nearly a year before release, are helping recruiters save time and get higher response rates when contacting potential hires

30 Apr 2026 12:06 pm
ICSE, ISC results 2026 LIVE: Tamil Nadu records 99.9% pass rate; girls outperform boys

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the results of the Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations on April 30, at 11 a.m., officials said.

30 Apr 2026 12:01 pm
AP SSC Result 2026 Class 10 results are out: How to check your marks

The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh, declared the SSC Class 10 results on Thursday. Students can check their marks at bse.ap.gov.in and results.bse.ap.gov.in.

30 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Free IVF at Gandhi Hospital brings twin joy to Hyderabad couple after 10-year wait

The couple, both agricultural labourers, had moved from their village to Hyderabad in the hope of starting a family

30 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF

The average score for all countries and territories worldwide has never been so low, it said

30 Apr 2026 11:55 am
Committee formed to analyse smart meters in Uttar Pradesh

The expert committee constituted in the context of smart meters has emerged as the most crucial pillar of this entire process.

30 Apr 2026 11:53 am
Rain havoc in Bengaluru: 226 trees uprooted, dozens of branches pending clearance

According to the GBA Command and Control Centre, as of 9:15 a.m. on April 30, 92 of the 226 reported tree fall incidents and 325 of the 623 instances of fallen branches were yet to be attended to.

30 Apr 2026 11:53 am
No deal till: Trump draws the red line on Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran talks are being conducted by phone after he canceled a trip over the weekend for U.S. negotiators to travel to Pakistan to speak with Tehran officials.

30 Apr 2026 11:51 am
Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegal stay in Kerala; 6 others detained in prostitution probe

Acting on a tip-off from Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad, Kazhakoottam police raided a rented house in Karyavattom in State capital on Wednesday night

30 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Blue Tokai opens second flagship in Hyderabads Banjara Hills

The Banjara Hills space brings rare Indian coffees, chef-led menus and experimental brewing to the fore

30 Apr 2026 11:45 am
Compounding gains: On the India-New Zealand FTA | The Hindu Editorial

The New Zealand Free Trade Agreement builds on seven recent FTAs

30 Apr 2026 11:43 am
Stock markets dive in early trade as oil prices surge above 120 per barrel

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank and Adani Ports were among the biggest laggards

30 Apr 2026 11:42 am
Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooters use of ChatGPT

The families of victims of a school shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town are suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a U.S. federal court

30 Apr 2026 11:41 am
Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman's lawyer of trying to trick him

Elon Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, with any award going to OpenAIs charitable arm

30 Apr 2026 11:33 am
Surat farmer scales up organic fertiliser production amid push for import substitution

Officials said the State government has been actively promoting natural farming through training programmes and the development of master trainers.

30 Apr 2026 11:26 am
ICSE, ISC results 2026: How to check?

Students can access the official CISCE websites for downloading the scorecards.

30 Apr 2026 11:25 am
Chlorine gas leaks at defunct water purification plant in Pune; 24 persons hospitalised

Following the leak and the subsequent spread of gas, residents in the vicinity complained of breathlessness. Upon receiving the call, fire teams were dispatched. Several citizens were evacuated, and the leaking tank was patched using safety equipment, a fire official said.

30 Apr 2026 11:21 am
Amazon reports increased profits and net sales boosted by cloud computing demand

Amazon said that sales in its cloud computing unit were up 28% in the January-March period

30 Apr 2026 11:11 am
Microsoft expects strong cloud business growth, plans record capital spending

Big Techs race for AI dominance is intensifying, with investors rewarding companies that deliver standout growth

30 Apr 2026 11:05 am
Lukkhe trailer: Singer Kings acting debut blends adrenaline-filled action and music

Directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah, the series will be out on Prime Video on May 8

30 Apr 2026 11:04 am
How modern work and lifestyles are changing the way we experience pain

Unlike earlier generations, whose daily routines involved more movement, the modern individual often spends upwards of 810 hours in static postures. A body that is meant to move does not respond well to long hours of stillness

30 Apr 2026 11:01 am
Hyderabads Maison Datre Hosts The Long Parade by Annelies Van Baelen

The Belgian-born artists solo show blends psychology, culture and colour at Maison Datre Banjara

30 Apr 2026 10:51 am
Mastermind of 50-lakh ATM cash van heist in Kerala arrested in Chhattisgarh

The accused, Armughan (55), alias Kittu, a native of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and a key member of the notorious Ramjinagar gang, was taken into custody from Chhattisgarh by Manjeswaram police

30 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Rupee falls 32 paise to all-time low of 95.20 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the U.S. dollar, then lost some ground and touched an all-time low of 95.20 against the U.S. dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 32 paise over its previous close.

30 Apr 2026 10:44 am
Alphabets first-quarter profit soars as Googles big AI bets help push stock to new highs

Googles transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc.

30 Apr 2026 10:25 am