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Daily quiz | On Rahul Sankrityayan

On the birth anniversary of Rahul Sankrityayan (April 9, 1893), the polymathic scholar, whose works reshaped Hindi literature, Buddhism studies, and historiography in the 20th century, here is aquizexploring his life and literary legacy.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 5:00 pm

Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Theme-based polling stations, humanoid robot Nila attract voters

At the V.O. Chidambaranar Higher Secondary School, another designated polling station located in the Boulevard, Nila, a humanoid robot welcomed voters with roses.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:59 pm

Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies

Committee says there has been an increase in revenue generated by regulatory bodies through application, inspection and licensing fees following the revision of norms

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:58 pm

1,321 stranded tourists rescued from landslip-hit North Sikkim

The officials said 1,321 tourists and 84 locals were rescued on Thursday (April 9, 2026)

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:57 pm

Israels Lebanon strikes kill 203, sparking global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce

There had been conflicting diplomatic signals about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the U.S.-Iran truce but Washington said that it was not and Israel made it clear that it has no intention of holding off

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:53 pm

Akhilam Madhuram, a production that brings together dance, music and storytelling

Akhilam Madhuram, featuring stories about Lord Krishna, will be staged at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on April 12

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:51 pm

FIR filed over video made inside polling station in Assam

Mobiles are banned inside polling stations, with provisions made by the Election Commission for depositing the phones, bags and other such items by voters before entering.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:51 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Paravur, Angamaly, Kalamassery, Aluva witness enthusiastic voter turnout

Long queues were visible in the first hour of polling as women and elderly turned up in large numbers to cast their votes

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:50 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sweet surprise for first-time voters evokes mixed feelings

Election Commission distributes halwa to 200 first time voters in each district. Those who received halwa said they would have voted even if they had not received the incentive

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:44 pm

C.D. Gopinath, member of Indias first-ever Test win, passes away

Gopinath made an impressive debut, scoring an unbeaten 52 and 40 in the second Test of the series

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

TCS Q4 net profit jumps 12.22% to 13,718 crore

TCS reported a net profit of 12,224 crore in the January-March period year ago, and 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

Interview | Savin Sa, director of Vaazha II, on what went into making the successful sequel

Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Bros, the coming-of-age comedy movie, explores the lives of four friends and how they struggle to find stability in their lives

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:43 pm

In Focus podcast | Have elections in India become plutocratic?

M.R. Madhavan and Rangarajan R speak to us about the rising cost of elections and what it means for Indias democracy.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:29 pm

Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 92.63 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the fragile ceasefire and Iran's threat to step out of the talks if Israel kept bombing Lebanon weighed on investor sentiments

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:22 pm

In Hyderabad, Priya Living blends hotel stay with community for elderly guests

With flexible stays, community living and hotel-style amenities, Priya Living reimagines ageing in India

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:16 pm

Delhi HC rejects Sanjay Bhandari's plea against 'fugitive offender' tag

On July 5, 2025, the trial court declared Mr. Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate, which enables the agency to confiscate all of Mr. Bhandari's assets worth crores of rupees

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 4:09 pm

Jeevan Reddys criticism of Telangana CM unwarranted: TPCC president

Congress gave B-Form to Jeevan Reddy 14 times, says Mahesh Kumar Goud

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:56 pm

SentiAvatar, the First Interactive 3D Digital Human Framework from SentiPulse and GSAI, Now Open Source

Release includes motion dataset, foundation model, and streaming architecture designed to align speech, gesture, and expression in live conversation

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:53 pm

Watch: Whats really happening inside the Aam Aadmi Party?

Whats going on between Aam Aadmi Party and its leader Raghav Chadha? Amid growing speculation, questions are being raised about his role within the party and the larger political context. We break down the developments, whats known so far, and what it could mean going forward. To discuss this, we are joined by Sayantan Ghosh, author of The Aam Aadmi Party: The Untold Story of a Political Uprising and Its Undoing.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:53 pm

Regime change in Bengal inevitable, Trinamools repository of sins full: Modi

PM Narendra Modi spoke about the States economic decadence and said, Bengals contribution in national GDP has slid to mere five per cent from 12 per cent earlier.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:45 pm

In Chettinad, the holiday comes with homework

At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:44 pm

Watch: Lebanon under fire: What the ceasefire missed | Explained

Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten the global economy. Is this a ceasefireor the start of something bigger?

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:34 pm

Why the IranU.S. ceasefire is on a shaky ground | Explained

The are serious differences between the American and Iranian versions of the ceasefire agreement

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:27 pm

Babbar Khalsa International terror module unearthed in Punjab

Five hand grenades, two detonators and and improvised explosive device (IED) material was recovered from them

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:26 pm

A respite: On the two week U.S. Iran ceasefire

After weeks of escalation, Donald Trump agrees to a ceasefire with Iran following threats, strikes, and global economic fallout. With Benjamin Netanyahu involved and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rising, did the U.S. miscalculate? Irans response reshaped the conflict. Heres what the truce means and what comes next.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:24 pm

Woman unaware of husbands death lives with body for a week at Banakal in Chikkamagaluru

Neighbours alerted the son of the couple

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:23 pm

Irans nuclear agency chief says its right to enrich uranium is necessary for U.S. talks

The U.S and Iran are due to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for talks this weekend

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:19 pm

Indias first quantum computing test beds to be set up in Amaravati

Indias first quantum computing testing beds, built locally, will be dedicated to the nation on April 14, 2026, officials said

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:04 pm

Title Swatantryaveer not conferred by government on Savarkar, grandnephew tells court

The defamation complaint alleges that Mr. Gandhi made statements against Savarkar on multiple occasions, including a speech on March 5, 2023, at the Overseas Congress event in the United Kingdom.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:01 pm

Kerala elections: LDF poised to retain power, says Binoy Viswam

Binoy Viswam alleged that key pillars such as democracy, secularism and national sovereignty are being compromised, and claimed that such concerns are shaping voter sentiment

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 3:01 pm

Sri Krishna Sweets trademark dispute: Madras High Court refuses to summon Deputy Registrar

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy says, no useful purpose would be served in summoning the Deputy Registrar of Trademarks to tender evidence regarding a mark registered in 1988

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 2:59 pm

PFRDA ropes in private partners to push NPS Swasthya that provides healthcare funding along with retirement planning

NPS Swasthya is an initiative intended to provide healthcare funding along with retirement planning. Currently, 10% of the countryspopulation is in the senior citizen category, and this demographic is expected to climb to over 20% by the year 2045-50

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 2:45 pm

Amazon is stopping support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier

Users across social media platforms reacted with anger and disappointment, while others resolved to jailbreak their devices or use it to pirate books instead

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 2:41 pm

Hyrox, the global fitness race, draws 8,000 athletes to Bengaluru

Blending endurance and strength, Hyrox is taking over Indias gyms, reshaping how participants train, compete and socialise. Despite steep entry fees, coaching costs and specialised prep, why is this challenging sport so popular?

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 2:40 pm

Pakistan PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy

Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade-related policy measures

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 2:22 pm

Pre-monsoon rains offer temporary reprieve from forest fires across south Karnataka

BRT Tiger reserve in Chamarajanagar district has been witnessing sporadic incidents of fire this year, given scanty rain in the region

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:48 pm

PM Modi urges voters to oust nirmam TMC government from Bengal; promises six guarantees if BJP wins

PM Modi promised that a BJP government in the State will replace the TMC's reign of 'Bhoy' (fear) with that of 'Bharosa' (trust), while all public servants will be made accountable to the people

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:41 pm

Murder case involving speech-and-hearing impaired persons cracked with help from sign language interpreters in Mysuru

Mysuru police took the accused to the Institute for Speech and Hearing in Mysuru, and interrogated with the assistance of sign language interpreters; the victim and the accused in the case were speech-and-hearing impaired

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:32 pm

Battleground Baramati: Pawars want Congress to withdraw candidate, CM calls Maharashtra Congress president Sapkal too

Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Waddettiwar announced that the party had decided to withdraw its candidate from Baramati bypolls

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:24 pm

Kerala Assembly elections: Shashi Tharoor says high voter turnout augurs well for Congress-led UDF

Tharoor said high participation suggests people are voting for change, which he said could only come through the replacement of LDF government with a UDF administration after 10 years in power

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:22 pm

Auqib Nabi: There will be expectations, but I am focusing on my work

Representing Capitals in his maidenIPL,Nabi, who was the toast of the 2025-26 domestic season as J & K won theRanjifor the first time, will test himself in the worlds biggest T20 league after he was roped in by the franchise for 8.4crore; the medium-pacer fromBaramullaopens up on the challenge ahead and the domestic season just gone by

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:16 pm

Champions League: PSG beats Liverpool, Barcelona loses to Atletico in quarterfinal 1st leg

Atletico Madrids victory in the first leg gave coach Diego Simeone his first-ever win at Camp Nou since his stint with the club began 15 years ago

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:12 pm

Donkarayi power house to go through second capital overhaul in 13 years

This unit was commissioned in 1983 and the last time a refit happened was in 2012

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 1:00 pm

Puducherry Assembly election: Voter turnout at 37.06% as of 11 a.m.

As many as 9.50 lakh electors, spread across the four regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, are expected to participate as polling advances during the day

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:59 pm

Woman's body found stuffed inside bed box in outer Delhi; three arrested

The deceased was later identified as a resident of Mangolpuri.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:52 pm

Israels deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodies

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:47 pm

Startup Policy Forum Partners With Fintech Premier League for Its 2nd Edition

Partnership announced at Fintech Baithak, SPFs flagship closed-door policy engagement bringing together founders and senior government stakeholders

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:44 pm

HYDRAA demolishes two-storey structure encroaching road in Hyderabads Bansilalpet

The encroachment began as a small shop on the ground floor with a residence above but expanded soon after

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:43 pm

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 51

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:38 pm

India enters final in Archery World Cup stage 1

The team beat Denmark and Turkey to set up a summit clast with USA

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:25 pm

Philippines unveils new coast guard command in disputed South China Sea

The headquarters of a newly established coast guard district, formerly overseen from neighbouring Palawan, will cover an area of about 68,000 square kilometres

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:24 pm

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre proposes sterilisation of select wildlife species

The Minister said that this measure is only a proposal, and that there should be a larger public debate on the issue

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:24 pm

Flip-flop on COP: Congress's dig at government on withdrawing bid to host COP33

It also calls into question the Modi government's true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:19 pm

Formulate model SOP for trekking safety in Karnataka: Minister Eshwar Khandre tells officials

The Minister has suggested that nature guides be equipped with wireless communication sets, and they should be held accountable for safety and co-ordination of trekking groups under their supervision

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:18 pm

Which game?

Both vulnerable, West deals

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:16 pm

IPL: Franchise cricket is evolving, be careful what you wish for

If the ICC does not lay down the rules soon, restricting the number of leagues a player might participate in, or indeed the number of franchises one owner might buy, the clash with franchise cricket (which is technically domestic) might become difficult to handle

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:09 pm

Karnataka bypolls at 9 am: 9% polling in Davanagere South, 11.87% in Bagalkot

The polls were necessitated in Bagalkot and Davanagere South by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H.Y. Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa respectively

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 12:00 pm

An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers

Indias higher educational system must shift its focus from institutional expansion to ensuring equity and quality education

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 11:50 am

How do benefits of doing yoga in the morning differ from that in the evening

Participants who practised yoga in the morning reported a greater reduction in sleep disturbances and a shift towards morningness a preference for early-day activity aligned with natural biological rhythms

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 11:47 am