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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF seeks successor to K. Babu as LDF, NDA sharpen contest in Thripunithura

Sensing an opportunity in the political vacuum created by K. Babus retirement, the LDF has fielded its sitting MLA from neighbouring Vypeen, K.N. Unnikrishnan. The UDF has chosen Kochi Deputy Mayor Deepak Joy to sustain its dominance. The NDA has ceded the constituency to its new ally, Twenty20, which has picked actor Anjali Nair.

1 Apr 2026 11:22 am
Kerala Assembly polls: Every election has a new script in Aranmula

The constituency was formed in 2008 and the UDF won in the 2011 Assembly election. The LDF turned the tables in the next two elections, with Veena George emerging the winner, while the UDF held an edge in the Lok Sabha and local body polls

1 Apr 2026 11:22 am
West Asia crisis may push up realty construction costs by 5% in near term

Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs

1 Apr 2026 11:20 am
Microsoft business software faces UK competition probe

The Competition and Markets Authority said the probe would assess whether the U.S. tech company should be handed strategic market status (SMS)

1 Apr 2026 11:16 am
Artemis II, the international space race, and what is at stake for the U.S.

If Artemis II and III go as planned and Artemis IV is able to lift off on time, U.S. astronauts could reach the moons surface at least two years before Chinas mission. However, that depends on many things happening right on schedule perhaps too many

1 Apr 2026 11:14 am
Oracle layoffs: Around 12,000 employees laid off in India, another round likely within a month

The company has approximately 30,000 employees in India, including those affected by the layoffs

1 Apr 2026 11:12 am
IndiGo shares jump after airline names Willie Walsh as CEO

IndiGo shares are down 19% so far this year, making it one of the worst performers on the Nifty 50

1 Apr 2026 11:12 am
Looking into the continuing costs of Indias COVID-19 policy

Six years since the COVID-19 pandemic, the question that three books collectively pose is not whether Indias response succeeded or failed; the evidence on that is substantial. It is whether those who bear the costs of policy failure have been taken seriously enough

1 Apr 2026 10:58 am
How NIMHANSNamma 112 integration will route mental health distress calls in Bengaluru

The integration between TeleMANAS and Namma 112 has designed around three core factors including location-based routing, structured risk screening at the first point of contact, and bi-directional escalation between counselling and police response.

1 Apr 2026 10:56 am
Lionel Messi scores, assists in potential farewell Argentina home game, a 5-0 friendly win over Zambia

The crowd gave Messi a standing ovation and pleaded with him to help Argentina win another World Cup

1 Apr 2026 10:56 am
Watch: Trump tells NATO: Take your own oil, wont be there to help you anymore

U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited controversy after sharply criticizing NATO allies for staying out of the escalating Iran conflict

1 Apr 2026 10:55 am
Raja Shivaji teaser: Riteish Deshmukh roars as the Maratha warrior king in action-packed historical

The film is also directed by Riteish and stars Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Fardeen Khan and Boman Irani in pivotal roles

1 Apr 2026 10:46 am
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill

The FCRA regulates foreign donations and ensures that such contributions do not adversely affect internal security. First enacted in 1976, it was amended in 2010 when a slew of new measures were adopted to regulate foreign donations.

1 Apr 2026 10:45 am
Rupee rises 15 paise to 94.70 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading at $105.53 per barrel, up 1.50%, in futures trade

1 Apr 2026 10:43 am
1 Apr 2026 10:32 am
Trump sets 23 week timeline for U.S. exit from Iran

US President Donald Trump says the United States could end its Iran campaign in two to three weeks, signalling a possible easing of the West Asia war. He ruled out regime change, saying the focus is on stopping Irans nuclear capability. The conflict continues to impact global oil prices and key shipping routes.

1 Apr 2026 10:26 am
Kenya probes Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy concerns

It had also asked he ODPC to investigate the unlawful processing of data to train Meta AI in Kenya, the organisation said in a statement

1 Apr 2026 10:25 am
USCIS completes H-1B cap selection process for FY 2027

The H-1B selection process is shifting to a wage-based model, where applicants with higher salaries and skills are given priority

1 Apr 2026 10:25 am
BJP may try to split DMK alliance even after victory, warns Thol. Thirumavalavan

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan, in an interview to The Hindu, defended his decision to return to the State electoral field after successfully contesting in the Lok Sabha elections.

1 Apr 2026 10:22 am
Stock markets surge in early trade on hopes of potential de-escalation in West Asia war

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,899.53 points to 73,847.08 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 572.55 points to 22,903.95

1 Apr 2026 10:22 am
Trump plans to attend April 1 Supreme Court hearing on his bid to limit birthright citizenship

The move will make him the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation's highest court; citizenship restrictions are a part of a broader immigration crackdown, but they have not yet taken effect anywhere in the country

1 Apr 2026 10:12 am
A temple city that longs for district status, infrastructure push ahead of Mahamaham in 2028

While the civic body points fingers at the Water Resources Department for the poor maintenance of irrigation channels criss-crossing the town for the mosquito menace, the latter blames the civic body for the garbage and other non-biodegradable material that pile along these channels leading to mosquito breeding

1 Apr 2026 10:02 am
Irans Parliament commission approves Hormuz toll plan: state TV

A member of Parliaments security commission reported that the plan includes financial arrangements and rial toll systems, implementing Irans sovereign role, and cooperation with Oman across the Strait

1 Apr 2026 10:00 am
1 Apr 2026 9:57 am
Kalaburagi hosts first March Tree Festival to celebrate spring

The flowering process of trees was explained by a team led by K.S. Aishwarya

1 Apr 2026 9:52 am
Kalaburagi City Corporation projects 5.92 crore deficit in 215 crore budget

Major revenue sources are 37.89 crore from corporation-owned properties, 6.73 crore from building licence fees, 2.29 crore from trade licences, 2.34 crore from solid waste management cess, and 12.84 crore from penalties on property tax arrears

1 Apr 2026 9:52 am
Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia

Esmir Bajraktarevic shot the winning spot-kick in Zenica, where the Bosnians booked a place in Group B and matches against co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar, and plunged Italy into a new nightmare.

1 Apr 2026 9:52 am
Meta unveils two Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription wearers starting at $499

The new glasses, which are available for pre-order in the U.S. starting at $499, will broaden options for prescription eyewear users

1 Apr 2026 9:44 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Perumbavoor, candidates play up local connect

They highlight personal ties and past development work to appeal to voters across the constituency

1 Apr 2026 9:42 am
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Chavara: From fortress to unpredictable battleground

A former RSP stronghold, the constituency has witnessed tight contests in the last few elections

1 Apr 2026 9:36 am
OpenAI raises $122 billion in boosted funding round

The capital being deployed today is helping build the infrastructure layer for intelligence itself, OpenAI said

1 Apr 2026 9:29 am
1 Apr 2026 9:23 am
Kuwait says Iran drone attack sets airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties

The attack caused significant damage to airport fuel tanks belonging to the Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company

1 Apr 2026 9:22 am
Assembly Election LIVE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to campaign in Coimbatore

The BJP released its manifesto for Assam, promising to work towards implementing UCC, protecting the land, heritage, and dignity of indigenous people, and pushing its development agenda

1 Apr 2026 9:02 am
Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands: Report

The job cuts are part of a reduction in force and other terminations, Oracle said, adding that its Seattle sites will remain open

1 Apr 2026 8:57 am
LPG and fuel crisis LIVE: Jet fuel prices more than doubled to 2.07 lakh/kl; commercial LPG up 195.50

This is the first time ever that aviation turbine fuel prices have crossed the 2 lakh per kilolitre mark; domestic cooking gas LPG rates, which were last hiked by 60 per 14.2 kg cylinder on March 7, remain unchanged

1 Apr 2026 8:52 am
Hyderabad food guide: New menus, cafs and pop-ups to try this weekend

From Burmese food festivals to specialty coffee and inventive small plates, heres whats new

1 Apr 2026 8:42 am
Terrorist killed in ongoing Ganderbal operation in Kashmir: Army

The Army on Tuesday (March 31) said the joint search operation was launched in a jungle area of Ganderbal after receiving specific intelligence input

1 Apr 2026 8:32 am
Jet fuel prices more than doubled to 2.07 lakh/kl, commercial LPG up 195.50

This is the first time ever that ATF prices have crossed the 2 lakh per kilolitre mark; domestic cooking gas LPG rates, which were last hiked by 60 per 14.2 kg cylinder on March 7, remain unchanged

1 Apr 2026 8:22 am
Commercial LPG cylinder price increases with immediate effect

Price of domestic LPG cylinder remain unchanged

1 Apr 2026 8:22 am
West Asia conflict: Congress spreading panic for political gains like 'political vultures', says PM Modi

Mr. Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pumps and spread public disorder

1 Apr 2026 7:52 am