Some people are more native, but its a question of citizenship: Hiren Gohain
As infiltration makes yet another inevitable entry into the Assam campaign, the writer-civil society activist says the term Miyawas never a part of public rhetoric before
Five more Indians reach the semifinals
With Minakshi and Jaismines wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals
Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary
The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said
Maharashtra Congress set to overhaul organisation in Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan
As part of the exercise, the party is finalising the list of 72 district presidents across the State, and in a departure from past practices, the campaign will also include appointments at the taluka level, covering 675 talukas
Dhanushkodi Athithan, a Congress veteran, calls for making the party a peoples movement
DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field work and take up peoples issues. Look at TirunelveliandKanniyakumaridistricts where the party is still strong. This is because of this approach, he points out
Eight Israelis held after assault on Palestinian village
Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has risen sharply since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel triggered the Gaza war
Karnataka bypolls: DKS helping BJP indirectly, says R. Ashok
Congress Power tussle has entered Bagalkot, says LOP
As the campaigning for the bypoll is nearing its conclusion, the decision of the minorities who are divided over supporting Shamanur family, will decide whether the familys sway over Davangere continues.
Delimitation: Modis remark is more like election-driven, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka bypolls: Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan begins campaign in Davangere
Says there is no confusion in the party
Karnataka bypolls: Congress, BJP trade charges to sway voters
Transforming Indias nuclear power landscape
Realising the 100 GW target requires SHANTI Act implementation alongside transparent resolution of tariffs, fuel ownership, waste management, insurance, dispute settlement, and regulatory autonomy
PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu drop sharply in Q1 2026
The World Trade Organization is flailing
The WTOs fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system
Candidates chess | Vaishali punishes Tan; Anish splits the point with Sindarov
Conversion politics, the challenge to secularism
Anti-conversion laws risk deepening social divisions
Amaravati: time for swift, decisive action
Amaravati gains legal clarity, but execution remains the real challenge
Palacode Assembly constituency: two-cornered contest on the cards in the AIADMK fortress
Stalin to decide on Ranipet constituency candidate today
IPL 2026 | Fortresses breached
Carefully constructed and seemingly impregnable edifices can, will and have been stormed, be it Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford, Rio de Janeiros Maracana or Chennais MAC Stadium
People of Puducherry should be wary of DMK: Edappadi
The only achievement of DMK is plunging T.N. into unprecedented debt: EPS
BJP committed to making Puducherry a developed region
I am not a machine, says Shami after his match-winning performance
Sometimes it happens that a very good ball leaves your hand. Its important to hold that line and flow, and I did just that, Shami said
Balance is key: On the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and Amaravati
Equitable development is crucial as Amaravati becomes A.P. capital
Poll promises for persons with disabilities and some concerns
Though some of the promises, like a dedicated cell at every government medical college hospital to allow all speciality doctors to examine patients with disabilities, are truly assuring, they often fail to go beyond the conceptual stage owing to lack of budgetary allocation and administrative willpower, says an activist
New regular train brings Tirupati closer to North Andhra pilgrims
North Andhras direct rail link to Tirupati ends the Vizag shuffle
Liquor outlets near Kerala border to remain closed ahead of polls
IPL 2026 | We didnt have the rhythm when bowling, admits GTs Hayden
Hayden said that Kagiso Rabada (23 n.o.) was magnificent with the bat, and that he showed, as a frontline bowler, that commitment to batting counts, especially in run chases
Poor roads irk voters at Kavundampalayam constituency
IPL 2026 | Rain threatens to disrupt Knight Riders-Kings clash
If the weather gods stay kind, Rahanes men will look to open their account after suffering losses in both their matches;Shreyas side, on the other hand, will hope to notch up its third straight win
Tejashwi challenges Bihar CM, deputy CMs for a public debate over States progress
The RJD leader said that under the NDA government of 21 years and the double-engine government of 12 years, Bihar has been at the bottom rung in most social, human and economic indicators
Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit
Visit likely on April 7 and 8; first FM visit since fall of Hasina regime; newly elected BNP indicates more willingness to negotiate Ganga water sharing treaty renewal, compared to the interim government
Thousands of devotees witness car festival
Israeli hit in Palestinian territory kills 4: Gaza civil defence agency
Israels military said it had identified a terrorist cell that operated adjacent to the troops, posing an immediate threat to them
EC serves notices on Ramakrishnan, Thahiliya
Christians in Kerala celebrate Easter with prayers, festivities
Special prayers and services were conducted in churches of various denominations, with bishops and senior clergy leading the liturgy
The executive office without a limit
India has developed a convention limiting a third presidential term, but the Constitution places no such restriction on the Prime Ministers tenure. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 8,931 days in office, this asymmetry invites closer scrutiny.
Timpany School to host memorial for educator Miss Mercy Jeyaraja Rao on April 6
Sabala food festival draws 50,000 visitors in Visakhapatnam
Focus on natural farming, traditional diets and sustainable living attracts large crowds over five days
Bandi Sanjay hails Babu Jagjivan Ram as a champion of social justice
Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait
Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain significant damage from drone attacks; fire breaks out at petrochemical plant in the UAE
Vaazha 2 movie review: Improves upon the original, with a theme that resonates
The film borrows part of its template from the successful first part, especially the story of youths losing their way and messing up their future, but it adds a lot more too
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw flags poor condition of Hosur Road; NHAI responds
Centre not implementing projects in T.N. due to animosity towards State, says Stalin
Israel renews strikes on Lebanon, killing at least 11
Hezbollah claimed to have fired a cruise missile at an Israeli warship off the coast, but the Israeli military said it was not aware of such an incident
Mana Isuka Vahanam scheme introduced for online sand booking in Siddipet
Time to bring youth back to sports from drugs: CM Revanth Reddy
Mr. Reddy said he was determined to channel youth away from pub and drug culture and guide them towards constructive sporting careers
Ten injured in scuffle broke out between two families in Rajam
Rajamahendravaramset to host international water sport event, to begin from May 30
International Dragon Boat League 2026 to attract talent from 25 countries, of which 12 countries have confirmed their participation in the three-day event; the event is part of a larger vision to make the city a global hub for water sports
Vizag police crack the whip on traffic violators, book over 20,000 cases in nine days
Helmet violations dominate as intensified drive nets 10,587 cases; overspeeding and drunken driving also under focus
Padmanabhapuram eyes balanced growth in infrastructure and development
From regulating quarrying activities and improving healthcare access to promoting tourism, residents of the constituency are looking for steady and inclusive development
Tensions prevail in West Godavari dist. as miscreants launch fake Chalo Akiveedu campaign
Govt. keen to resolve pending issues of employees: Atchannaidu
Tenkasi Assembly segments economy is based on agriculture and courtallam-based tourism activities; unfortunately, both the livelihood activities are yet to thrive in a big way
AIADMK hopes to take advantage of anti-incumbency, solid vote base in coastal districts
Of the six Assembly segments in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts, the party had lost by a narrow margin in four constituencies in 2021 elections and won Vedaranyam seat
Babu Jagjivan Rams simple life continues to inspire all generations: SC Panel member
Nishanthi takes charge as the new Collector of ASR district
Assam polls revive memory of journalist killed 35 years ago
Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi has accused his BJP rival and former ULFA member, Kushal Duwari, of murdering journalist Kamala Saikia
Row over grading third language: KRV to protest against Governor
Choose peace: Pope Leo XIV marks first Easter under cloud of war in West Asia
He paid tribute to his predecessor Pope Francis, who last appeared in public on Easter Sunday last year a few hours before his death
The Maharashtra Chief Minister says no one has the right to access call detail records. His comments come after an activist revealed exchange of 17 phone calls between Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Kharat who is accused in multiple cases of rape and property-related fraud
The planning is very precise against KKR: Gonsalves
Protestors demand internal reservation for SC
Acute water scarcity in Vypeen and plummeting pineapple prices in Muvattupuzha dominate voter concerns. Concerns over industrial pollution in Kalamassery and Aluva assembly segments also feature in the poll discourse
Ladakhs tourism stakeholders call for restricted outside investment with local participation
Sonam Wangchuk receives warm welcome in Kargil district after his release following nearly six months of detention in Jodhpur jail
Hailstorm batters paddy crops in Konaraopet mandal of Rajanna Sircilla district
I-T officials search institutions linked to AIADMK man
Wayanad relief fund scam sets political tone in last lap of electioneering in Kerala Assembly polls
The Congress has found itself on the defensive, as the CPI (M) has sought the details of the funds collected by the party and its utilisation
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi claiming credit for Union govt. projects, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister says Pinarayi has launched a name change start-up by taking credit for Centres free ration and housing schemes
Trial run of one-way traffic around KBR Park shows promise, flags gaps
A two-hour trial improved traffic flow but revealed lane confusion and junction bottlenecks, prompting officials to propose design tweaks ahead of a possible extended second phase
Iran-Israel war: OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning
The countries agreed to raise quotas by 2,06,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May
We understand Kerala better than the BJP: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Two killed in highway accident near Yelahanka, complainant flags multiple lapses
Infrastructure facilities struggle to keep pace with tourism growth in Ramanathapuram constituency
TN Elections 2026: Metro growth outpaces basic civic amenities in Alandur constituency
Even as modern infrastructure like the metro rail transforms parts of the Alandur constituency, several neighborhoodsfrom Iyyapanthangal to Paraniputhurcontinue to struggle with the lack of basic civic amenities such as piped drinking water, underground sewerage, and reliable public transport.
Jagjivan Ram Bhavan, Ambedkar Knowledge Park to come up in Hyderabad soon: Minister Adluri
Rangayana gives away applications for Chinnara Mela
Ramanathapuram BJP candidate assures permanent solution for long-standing fishermen issues
Watch: Before You Vote: DMKs 2021 Promises Delivered or Not?
Tamil Nadu heads into a key Assembly election, but voters must ask: what happened to DMKs 2021 promises? From cash transfers and free bus rides to bold policies, many pledges faced delays or omissions. This analysis reviews what was promised versus what was delivered, highlighting gaps between election rhetoric and action, and what it means for voters in 2026.
Explore use of snakes and crocodiles in border rivers, BSF tells units
Parts of the Bangladesh border are prone to floods and the topography makes it difficult to erect fences
CII urges political parties to develop Thoothukudi as a maritime and manufacturing cluster
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Good response for home voting option, says Kerala CEOs office
As of Sunday evening, 96% of voters in the 85-plus category and 97.4% of PwD voters who had opted for the home voting option have exercised their franchise
KTR showcases Telangana growth model at Columbia Business School
61-day fishing ban on the East Coast from April 15
While mechanised and motorised boats are restricted, traditional non-motorised units remain exempt; FIFO wants the government to extend the Matsyakara Seva benefits to all members of a fishing family rather than a single unit
Kanimozhi flays AIADMKs deception on rural employment scheme
IOC ramps up Auto LPG supply, urges users to switch to petrol amid shortage
Man arrested on rape, blackmail charge
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: NDA govt. anti-poor, alleges Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah says welfare-oriented initiatives successfully implemented in Karnataka will be introduced in Kerala by the UDF if voted to power
Star hotels urge government to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply to hospitality sector
