Shubhankar fires 64 to close in on a win at Boulders Classic
The 29-year-old Shubhankar (66-66-64), a two-time DP World Tour winner, matched the course record set by Honey Baisoya a day earlier. He is now at 20-under 196 with one round to go at the Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club
South Africa series is great chance to prepare for T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet
We want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. Its a great chance for us to come together and prepare well before the World Cup, Harmanpreet said at the pre-series press conference.
The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
For a layman, the legal process feels like a black hole where time and money disappear without a clear horizon for resolution
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain calls time on international career after 159 matches
Rubel represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, carving out a reputation as a dependable limited-overs bowler.
Stalin unfit to rule Tamil Nadu, time to give him rest: Annamalai
Tamil Nadu election: Home voting for 8,947 voters begins in Chennai
T.N. election 2026: Cases filed in Madras High Court over assets of Vijay, Tamilisai Soundararajan
Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
Industrial accidents occur due to neglect of risks built up over time
Queen on the board: On R. Vaishali winning the Womens Candidates tournament
Vaishalis success should lead to greater depth in womens chess
Cashew farmers in Pudukottai struggle amid falling prices and low yields
Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's eally great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the talks with Iran
From earthen pots to lemons, summer staples get costlier as demand picks up across Bengaluru
Retailing at around80 per kg in January, lemons are now being sold at 150 to 180 per kg, with tradersanticipatinga further rise to 220-250 per kg during peak summer
The constituency has a 42-km-long coastline stretching from Kattumavadi to Enathi with 32 fishing hamlets; poor roads, acute drinking water shortage and lack of industries are the main issues facing the people
Citizens demand all-day park access amid rising heat in city
After BTP, traffic warden team to be launched to ease congestion in Tumakuru
Karnataka Folklore University under scanner for offering PG courses unrelated to its specialisation
T.N. election 2026: West Asia conflict eclipses election debates among Muslims in Ramanathapuram
Iran draws near-universal sympathy in Ramanathapuram, though the Muslim population is largely not Shia
Tamil Nadu election 2026: How a stool makes a huge difference at polling booth
Members of Tamil Nadu Dwarfism Association have reiterated a set a demands they have always made when the hustings is round the corner
Alliterative expression as the Dravidian movements political weapon
Alliterative slogans shaped Tamil Nadu politics, with leaders like Annadurai and Karunanidhi using them to connect with the masses and win support
Allahabad HCdeclines to quash FIR against schoolgirls booked underU.P.s anti-conversion Act
ITIs in Delhi to be modernised to match industry standards, saysCMO
Delhi HC takes on record Kejriwals additional affidavit in judge recusal plea
HC questions SRB approach in Priyadarshini Mattoo case convicts premature release plea
CITU holds protests across Haryana in support of casual workers
Census 2027 gets under way, door-to-door survey up next
Exercise scheduled to continue until May 15; first phase focuses on gathering dataon housing conditions and access to basic amenities; each enumerator to be paid 25,000 in two instalments
Womens Reservation Act 2023 comes into force: Gazette notification
It is not immediately known why the act was notified in the midst of the debate in Parliament to amend the same law; Congress terms the move absolutely bizarre
Man arrested for duping 500 women online
Edappadi Palaniswami will be punished for his betrayalon May 4: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
On the allegation of Palaniswami that DMK is speaking against womens reservation, Stalin says the matter is about delimitation, not reservation; points out that danger is surrounding Tamil Nadu and that history is giving EPS one last chance to speak against the BJP
Distribution of 8,000 gift coupons: DMK supporters booked
DMK supporters allegedly made door-to-door visits to distribute the gift coupons
Two ophthalmologists win awards for educational films
Kia creates exclusive parking at Rajinikanths tribute event
LPG autorickshaws wait in queues as fuel outlets go dry
Two held for sexual assault on minor boys
Cases filed in Madras High Court regarding Vijay and Tamilisai Soundararajans assets
Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Residents demand boost for small industries and water supply for agriculture in Jolarpet
As per estimates, around 40,000 persons, mostly women, were directly engaged in 550 clusters of incense stick-making units
MPs of Left parties question delimitation, back womens reservation
The Union government is committing an injustice towards States that have performed well in population control, Left parties say
High Court dismisses Karti Chidambarams writ for speedy disposal of plea to de-freeze salary account
Justices S.M. Subramaniam and K. Surender refuse to issue any such direction to the National Company Law Tribunal
BIS organises programme on safety standards for toys
Marriage of Kumbh Mela woman: MP police team in Kochi
More women in the fray, but Tamil Nadu polls remain overwhelmingly male
From just 11 women candidates in 1967, accounting for 1.41% of the total number of candidates, the figure has risen to 443 in 2026, making up 11.01% of the contestants. Though the increase is notable, proportionally, women continue to occupy only a small share of the candidate pool
Prabhsimran and Shreyas shine as rampant Punjab Kings crushes Mumbai Indians to go top
The duos century stand powers the visiting team to victory with 21 balls to spare; Arshdeeps early strikes jolt home side; de Kocks classy ton in vain
The order by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant spelt a huge reprieve for citizens whose right to vote was denied in the SIR under the logical discrepancy category
Passengers injured as buses collide in Amaravati
No fatality reported, says Guntur SP, adding that a case has been registered and an inquiry is underway
Lokesh tells officials to assign infra works to school management panels
HRD Minister calls for stringent measures for the implementation of face recognition-based attendance in higher education institutions from the coming academic year
GVMC prepares summer water action plan, sets aside 25 crore budget
Delimitation wont bring down souths share of seats, Modi, Shah tell Lok Sabha
Amit Shah says those spreading misconceptions... do not understand; he tells Lok Sabha that seats of five southern States will increase from 129 to 195 and reassures people of Tamil Nadu that their power is increasing
Indian Oil ramps up LPG supply by 300% in Bengaluru as shortage hits again
Nod for Vizag Metro hinges on State's financial clearance
Visakhapatnam district administration seeks 600 crore from the State government for private land acquisition under the 11,498 crore Metro Rail project
State extends tenure of M.A. Saleem till August 2027, giving him two-year tenure as Police Chief
Historic corrective: TDP State chief hails Delimitation Bill
Israeli Army fire kills Palestinian teen in West Bank
Mohammed Murad Mahmud Rayan was killed by the (Israeli) occupation forces on Thursday morning in Beit Duqqu, a village just north of Jerusalem, the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry said in a statement
Vizag District Collector inspects arrangements for Simhachalam festival
Vizag Port leads Indias charge at global cruise summit in Miami
Supreme Courts intervention offers fresh hope to excluded electors for West Bengal Assembly polls
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged all deleted voters to apply to the tribunals and assured them that they will get their rights reinstated; she said a supplementary list for the first phase of elections will be published on 21st April and the second phase on April 27, as per the Supreme Court order
Foundation stone for judicial guest house to be laid during Chief Justices visit
Syria says takes over northeast base after international coalition pullout
Syrian army forces ook over the Qasrak air base... after the withdrawal of international coalition forces, said a defence ministry statement carried by state news agency SANA.
Former IOA chief Ramachandran passes away
German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy stranded whale
The whale, which has been nicknamed Timmy by local media, is lying in shallow waters near the eastern German town of Wismar and has barely moved for days. Many fear it may soon die.
Call all-party meeting to evolve consensus on womens reservation: K.C. Venugopal
The governments intention was to push through delimitation in the garb of the Womens Reservation Bill, the Congress general secretary says in Lok Sabha; he adds that PM Narendra Modi did not mention the word delimitation even once in his speech during the debate on the Bill, when that was the main issue being raised by the Opposition
Women-led drone patrols to secure MMTS trains
Uttarakhand government orders probe into alleged movement of children to madrasas in State
Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital to undertake extensive verification drives across all madrasas in their jurisdictions.
Linking Bills on womens quota law, delimitation conspiracy to delete voters names, says Mamata
At poll rallies in poll-bound West Bengal, the CM says attempts were being made to divide India by linking the two issues; she points out that 37% of its elected MPs in the Lok Sabha are women
Its time women are seen as lawmakers, say women MPs
While endorsing their party line, women legislators also cite the positive role of male founders and leaders of their parties in enabling the participation of women in jobs, education, and politics
Internal quota: Govt. sets up technical committee under CS
Kurnool mishap: Accident occurred minutes before before Face Wash and Go police programme
J&K, Assam are victims of the delimitation process: PDP
We were expecting the census to include Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes; the government should have waited for it
Madurai East needs an upgrade to meet rapid urbanisation
Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be taken up; they point out that basic infrastructure facilities are yet to be completed in the Assembly constituency
On the Sabarimala temple entry case
As a Supreme Court Bench examines the broader implications of its 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the case prompts a look into the evolution of the essential religious practice doctrine, role of the State and the judiciary in religious reform, and the arguments over whether Ayyappa followers qualify as a religious denomination
Interesting battle on the cards in Madurai Central
With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fight in the Madurai Central constituency has gathered much attention.
TDP wanted necessary amendments to clear the ambiguity, but with Home Minister Shahs assurance in Lok Sabha on the issue, the party unlikely to press the issue further
Safeguard for States with stable populations is being removed with immediate effect
Bills seek to start the reallocation of seats and delimitation immediately, without 2026 sunset proviso
Empowerment of BC leaders to strengthen party: TDP leader
TDP senior leader Muddada Madhu hailed the partys high command for providing several top posts to BC leaders of North Andhra region during the reshuffle of the party posts
EU planning to include 180 more products under CBAM
The commission has proposed to include selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products in order to address the risk that emissions are shifted along the value chain rather than effectively reduced
World Book and Copyright Day | When translation keepsliterature alive across languages
The translating community, which also includes researchers, librarians, teachers and booksellers, plays a stupendous civilisational role
Ashok Leyland has a good presence in the Middle East, which is anchored by its manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah
The Chief Minister says the DMKs opposition to the exercise stems from concerns over federal balance and representation. He alleges that one nation, one government is the true intent behind delimitation
Brazilian President Lula says Trump has no right to threaten countries
His comments come after Mr. Trump this month warned that a whole civilisation will die in Iran if the country did not open up the Strait of Hormuz
India better placed to weather West Asia war impact: Former World Bank official
Prof. Keiko Honda of Waseda Business School cites Indias demographic strengths, renewable energy potential, and geopolitical stability as key buffers against spillover effect and global headwinds
T.N. Assembly election: commissioning of EVMs and VVPAT units begins across the State
Vijay unveils TVK manifesto, criticises Dravidian majors poll promises
He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power
Bank earnings may face cuts on prolonged West Asia crisis
Analysts said that bank loans are expected to grow at a pace of 11% to 13% in fiscal 2027
Udhayanidhi burns copy of Delimitation Bill in Madurai
Going back to the drawing board helped me bounce back:Tyagi
A recurring shin splint had stalled Tyagis progress just when he seemed to be finding his feet at the top level. The enforced breaks, though, turned into a period of reflection.
ISL: 10-man East Bengal fights back to hold Bengaluru in a thriller
Sojberg strikes deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic draw for the home team
Gujarat Titans eyes hat-trick of wins
Back-to-back away wins have lent a certain assurance to Shubman Gills men, and more importantly, their core has begun to click
Revanths hybrid model for delimitation enters national discourse
The suggestion entered the national discourse, particularly amid concerns among southern States over potential loss of parliamentary representation
