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Indias butterfly boom: How Nature walks, parks, and trails are sparking a new conservation movement

From Bengalurus urban forests to the Northeasts biodiversity hotspots, enthusiasts and experts are turning butterfly-watching into a powerful gateway to ecology, education, and sustainable travel

20 Apr 2026 6:18 pm
With no official order on RTE quota for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka, private schools demand hefty fees

The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.

20 Apr 2026 6:15 pm
A.P. Minister P. Narayana leaves for eight-day Singapore visit to train in governance practices

Andhra Pradesh Minister P. Narayana and his Cabinet colleagues have left for Singapore for training in governance, as part of the States Swarna Andhra Vision 2047

20 Apr 2026 6:09 pm
Cherry blossoms fade in Japan with climate change

The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

20 Apr 2026 6:07 pm
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Kancheepuram constituencys sheen overshadowed by rising traffic congestion, civic issues

Improved traffic management, additional parking spaces and better solid waste management are some of the immediate needs of residents; farmers oppose the Parandur airport project fearing loss of livelihood and damage to the environment

20 Apr 2026 6:07 pm
What are higher-order thinking skills?

Memorising facts and important statements in your textbooks may help you score good grades. However, rote learning is not enough to prepare you for the real world.

20 Apr 2026 6:03 pm
With no official order on free education for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka, private schools demand hefty fees

The State government has announced in the 2026-27 budget that it will allow SC/ST students to get free education in the same school for classes 9 and 10 under the RTE Act.

20 Apr 2026 5:56 pm
CBI arrests two Reliance Communications executives in bank fraud case

The accused, D. Vishwanath and Anil Kalya, are linked to a case registered by the CBI in August 2025 against RCom, its former director Anil Ambani and others, following a complaint lodged by the SBI.

20 Apr 2026 5:42 pm
Traffic curbs announced for IPL matches at Hyderabads Uppal stadium

Five major parking locations were identified for spectators on April 21. The police advised people to use public to use RTC buses and the Hyderabad Metro Rail to reach the stadium.

20 Apr 2026 5:40 pm
Black panther to return to Vizag zoo after 40 years; formal release on April 21

A female black panther from the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati will be released into an enclosure at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, on April 21

20 Apr 2026 5:39 pm
TVK chief Vijays youth appeal: charisma or desire for change?

Conversations with a cross-section of voters in Madurai and its surroundings reveal a clear age divide in the political landscape

20 Apr 2026 5:38 pm
Breakthrough Prizes award $18.75 million to 2026 research leaders

The prizes, now in their 14th year, have awarded more than $340 million to scientists since their founding

20 Apr 2026 5:35 pm
Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional from April 20

Importers and their brokers will be able to begin claiming refunds through an online portal beginning at 8 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency administering the system.

20 Apr 2026 5:27 pm
National seminar at CPCRI Kayamkulam to address biosecurity threats in horticultural crops

Seminar aims at raising awareness within the scientific community of invasive plants, pests, and diseases

20 Apr 2026 5:25 pm
Pradhan claims chaos, corruption in Trinamool Congress-led West Bengal

Days ahead of polling for the first phase on April 23, the BJP leader alleges that law and order has collapsed in the State and that corruption and the syndicate raj have weakened administrative structures, hindering development

20 Apr 2026 5:22 pm
Kochi Chander Kunj apartment owners file contempt plea against Army Welfare Housing Organisation over rent default

A total of 200 owners are waiting for the second tranche of rent for the six months beginning March, 2026, say the Chander Kunj Army Towers Apartment Owners Association president

20 Apr 2026 5:08 pm
Watch: One year after Pahalgam attack, Kashmir tourism shows signs of revival

One year on, after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians and shook Kashmirs tourism industry, the Valley is once again showing signs of revival

20 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
Raja Shivaji trailer: Riteish Deshmukh as the valiant Maratha warrior battles the Mughals

The film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Genelia Deshmukh, Jitendra Joshi, Fardeen Khan and Vidya Balan in pivotal roles

20 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Modi killed bill on women's quota, opposition fought delimitation bill only: Congress' Kharge

Taking a jibe at the Prime Minister for campaigning extensively across West Bengal for the Assembly polls, Kharge asked whether Modi wished to become the Chief Minister of the State

20 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Congress obstructing womens empowerment, hurting souths representation: Lanka Dinakar

Congress obstructing womens empowerment, hurting souths political representation says Andhra Pradesh BJP leader, Lanka Dinakar

20 Apr 2026 4:49 pm
First Day First Show | Jana Nayagan row, The Raja Saab review

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:43 pm
First Day First Show | Wonder Man review, Gautham Menon interview

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:40 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: Returning Officer rejects reports of opening strongroom in Perambra

Officer says an unsealed room in a college, where polling records of Perambra constituency were kept, was opened in presence of candidates poll agents for the purpose of updating information in software related to election process

20 Apr 2026 4:39 pm
Rupee falls 19 paise to settle at 93.10 against U.S. dollar

The dollar index, which gauges the greenbacks strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.14% to 98.03

20 Apr 2026 4:39 pm
It's all drama: Mamata on PM making pit stop to buy jhalmuri during Bengal poll campaign

Mamata Banerjees comment came a day after PM Modi made a pit stop during his campaign tour in Jhargram to buy jhalmuri, a popular Bengali street food

20 Apr 2026 4:38 pm
First Day First Show | Golden Globes 2026, Happy Patel review

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Opposition's regressive mindset defeated womens quota Bill, says Fadnavis

Mahayuti alliance would now launch a massive outreach campaign to collect one crore signatures from women across the State, aiming to build a peoples mandate and expose the Oppositions anti-women stance, says Maharashtra Chief Minister

20 Apr 2026 4:35 pm
Madras High Court stays case against BJP leader Annamalai over Muthuramalinga Thevar remarks

Justice M. Nirmal Kumar grants the interim stay and also dispenses with the petitioners personal appearance before a judicial magistrate court in Salem

20 Apr 2026 4:33 pm
Tired of political turmoil, Bulgarians give ex-President a convincing mandate for change

Boyko Borissov conceded defeat and congratulated the election winner ex-President Rumen Radev

20 Apr 2026 4:32 pm
EU hosts Palestinian leader in conference about security and peace in Gaza and the West Bank

Gaza requires one state, one government, one law and one goal, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa said in Brussels

20 Apr 2026 4:30 pm
U.K. calls for 'toll-free' Strait of Hormuz

U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper arrived in Japan for the final leg of what has been branded as an intensified shuttle diplomacy tour to advance coordination with key allies on shared geopolitical, economic and energy security priorities

20 Apr 2026 4:28 pm
BJP to reintroduce Womens Reservation Bill, says Nagothu Ramesh; protests on April 24, 25

BJP to reintroduce Womens Reservation Bill, says BJP Andhra Pradesh general secretary Nagothu Ramesh; party to hold State-wide protests against Congress in Vijayawada on April 24, 25

20 Apr 2026 4:28 pm
In Focus podcast | Can a cancer therapy help treat autoimmune diseases?

A cutting-edge cancer therapy is now showing promise against autoimmune diseases, but how far can it go?

20 Apr 2026 4:25 pm
First Day First Show | Wuthering Heights review, Shilpa Rao interview

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:24 pm
Chain-snatching incident during Mathamangalam temple festival in Kannur: two held, two others flee

The stolen chain could not be recovered from those detained and the police suspect that it may be with the two women who escaped

20 Apr 2026 4:23 pm
Sensex, Nifty erase early gains to settle flat in volatile trade as crude oil rebounds

Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, HCL Tech and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards

20 Apr 2026 4:22 pm
Russia arrests German woman in alleged bomb plot

Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, on allegations of working for Ukraine to carry out sabotage attacks

20 Apr 2026 4:20 pm
First Day First Show | Priyanka Chopra interview, Kennedy review

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:18 pm
First Day First Show | Tamannaah Bhatia interview, The Bluff review

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:14 pm
Telangana 2026 summer temperature tracker

Adilabad recorded the highest of 44.5C on April 19, 2026

20 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
World Athletics Integrity Unit designates India as country having extremely high risk of doping

In a decision taken recently by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Board, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has been re-categorised from Category B to Category A under Rule 15 of the World Athletics' Anti-Doping Rules

20 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
First Day First Show | Reviews of The Bride! and Subedaar

The Hindus First Day First Show newsletter brings you news and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming

20 Apr 2026 4:10 pm