The Pitt Season 2 review: Sanctimonious heroics nearly derail a clinically sharp second shift
Though still the most convincing portrait of modern emergency care on TV, the blunt-force routines in crisis on the second season of The Pitt come with an overprescribed dose of bloated self-importance
Delhi CM directs strict enforcement of No PUC, No fuel rule
Ms. Gupta said the government is committed to ensuring a clean, healthy environment and improving Delhis air quality through sustained and comprehensive measures
Baramati, Rahuri all set to conduct byelections on April 23
The Baramati bypoll holds significance, as these will be the first elections since the death of the eight-time MLA from the constituency, Ajit Pawar
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Is the ground under PMK shifting to favour TVK in Dharmapuri constituency?
The constituency is regarded as a PMK stronghold and a safe-seat for Ms. Sowmiya. However, the ground in this PMKs safe-seat appears to be shifting in favour of the TVK.
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Leemarose trying her luck in DMKs pocketborough Lalgudi constituency
In the 12 Assembly elections held since 1971, the DMK won the seat eight times; the constituency is blessed with rich groundwater resource making it one of the most fertile regions in Cauvery delta
West Bengal Assembly Elections: 152 assembly seats go to polls on April 23 in first phase
Massive central forces deployment, AIsurveillanceand political sparring mark eve of high-stakes first phase
Persian deadlock: on the U.S. and the war on Iran
Donald Trump should lift the blockade for Iran to keep the Strait open
Common concerns: on India-South Korea ties
India and South Korea can coordinate on weathering geopolitical storms
Indias post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn
Governance in Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected regions must evolve into inclusive transformation built on state legitimacy and trust
Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture
India must move from managing relationships with major powers to building partnerships with equals
A Catch-22 situation in Karnataka
Both the Muslim community and the Congress are caught in the same dilemma
Parties look at women through patriarchal lens in manifestos, experts say
Over 78 lakh in cash seized from DMK candidates aide in Mylapore
Officials also seized written instructions allegedly related to distribution of money to the partys local functionaries, and a cash-counting machine
The importance of cultural continuity
Indias former royal families no longer exercise sovereign political authority in the way they once did, though many remain socially and, in some cases, politically influential
Traffic snarls on GST Road as residents travel to vote
DoE issues guidelines for schools to beat the heat
Judge recuses from hearing contempt plea against Kejriwal
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan quashes planning permission granted by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority to RUIA Developers LLP
Four/six-laning of NH 66 nears completion as demand grows to augment bus connectivity; experts call for more KSRTC buses, private participation, and a public transport policy to lessen reliance on private vehicles
Programme held for children with developmental needs
Samrat Choudhary approves funds for 75 ITI in first Cabinet meeting as Bihar CM
75 ITI institutions in the state will be developed as state-of-the-art skill training centres; students will be taught modern, in-demand courses such as AI, semiconductors, sales and retail
Man killed in Bengaluru in dispute over pet pigeon
A 25-year-old private firm employee was allegedly murdered following a quarrel over a pigeon in Rajagopalanagar
Woman who set male friend on fire in police custody in Bengaluru
A day after a man was burnt alive, the Byadarahlli police have taken Prema, 27, his female friend, into three days custody to ascertain the exact motive behind the murder
1,000 kg onions destroyed, 480 kg cooking oil seized in Kukatpally
Panel set up to probe death at Bengalurus Victoria Hospital following negligence allegation
A probe has been ordered at the State-run Victoria Hospital following allegations by a patients family that medical negligence led to his death
Tamil Nadu has in the past witnessed two elections in which Independent candidates secured the backing of a mainstream political party with strikingly different results. The two instances were separated by nearly 25 years
Live bullets found in railway hospital
Indian Air Force tests expressway runway capability during wartime preparedness drill
Blue City a blend of infrastructure and environmental planning
The ambitious project of developing a network of reservoirs and canals in Amaravati is aimed at not only mitigating flood risks but also enhancing urban livability and tourism potential of the capital region, say officials
Fuel, LPG supplies in Telangana stable, OMCs have sufficient stocks
Govt claims women winning unreserved panchayat seats in significant numbers
Parliament data show 10 States/union territories where quota percentage is exceeded, but limited to an excess of up to 5 percentage points; four States/union territories were not meeting the quota, while five had just enough
TN Assembly elections: Tirupatturs Jawadhu Hills gets first green polling booth
Designed under the T.N. Climate Change Mission, the green polling booth consists ofeco-friendly measures like coconut and bamboo leaves used for setting up shades
CMC College of Nursing organises graduation day in Vellore
R. Shankar Shanmugam, Registrar, Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council (Chennai) was the chief guest
139 people cleared by tribunals after SIR exclusion allowed to vote in W.B. first phase polls
Inclusion is minuscule compared to 27 lakh deletions during the adjudication process,which involved over 60 lakh voters
Efforts on to control forest fire near Coimbatore
9 persons get life term for killing 7 in petrol bomb attack
More than 3.4 lakh election officials, EVMs dispatched to polling booths across T.N.
3,60,068 polling personnel deployed to 75,000 polling boothsas the State is set to vote today; CEO Archana Patnaik says 163 FIRs registered over social media posts violating Moral Code of Conduct
Girl sexually assaulted near Cheyyar; probe under way
SP delegation en route to meet victims familyallegedly attacked in Ghazipur
Locals question outside interference and politicisation of the death; Akhilesh claims Uttar Pradesh is witnessing worst phase of anarchy
Chelsea fires manager Liam Rosenior less than 4 months into job after dreadful run
The five-game losing streak is its worst since 1912; Assistant Calum McFarlane will take charge on an interim basis until the end of the season
Techie injured in Gachibowli fire succumbs while undergoing treatment
First phase of West Bengal elections - key constituencies, candidates, and important issues
3.60 crore voters will decide the fate of 1452 candidates across the 152 Assembly seats spread around 16 districts of the State. Over 2400 companies of central forces have been deployed to conduct the high-stake polls.
EU unblocks 90 billion Ukraine loan after Hungary row
Diplomats said the definitive sign-off should come by Thursday (April 23, 2026) as Budapest waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline after Kyiv said operations had restarted
Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner stresses time-bound execution of projects in Quthbullapur
Womens panel chief flags lapses in sexual harassment inquiry at Ayurvedic college
Complaint alleges threats to students; Internal Complaints Committee formed late and without external member, says Rayapati Sailaja
Labourers from Assam, West Bengal in Kerala leave en masse to vote after SIR concerns
Hotel, hospitality and real estate sectors in Kerala have been hit
Haryana BJP announces mayoral candidates for three municipal corporations; renominates Sonipat Mayor
Bhashyakara Sattumora observed at Tirumala
Non-domestic users reel under sanitary charge hike; BWSSB likely to review
Three more held in Krishna child trafficking racket; second baby rescued
China praises blocking of Taiwan President's Africa trip, Taipei defiant
It is the first instance of a Taiwan President having to cancel an entire foreign trip due to denial of airspace access, representing a new Chinese strategy as its steps up efforts to stifle the islands efforts to engage internationally
SHRC directs Kochi Corporation to cover open stretch of canal near Convent Junction
The Corporation secretary has been asked to inform the Commission of the action taken within three weeks
Prasar Bharati withdraws order to temporarily shift RNU from Dharwad
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, who took up the issue with the competent authorities, thanks Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and PM Modi
Special themed polling stations set up in Madurai
Man kills mother, wife in Tirupati; flees with two children
Mahila Congress launches postcard campaign for immediate implementation of womens quota
Aims to mobilise 10 lakh women to send postcards to Prime Ministers official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
India, Germany deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh holds key talks with Boris Pistorius in Berlin
According to the Ministry of Defence, the two leaders discussed a wide range of security and defence issues with a strong emphasis on co-development and co-production of defence equipment
Tilak talks about Suryakumar, Hardiks contrasting captaincy styles
Tilaks words came on the back of a defining knock in Ahmedabad, where he hammered an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls an innings that turned the tide after a slow start of 19 off 22 deliveries
Goodwill gestures, rallies, tributes mark first anniversary of Pahalgam attack in J&K
Kashmirs chief cleric Mr. Farooq said the people of J&K remember the Pahalgam victims with deep sorrow. However, he also drew attention to other massacres witnessed in Kashmir
Shutdowns by ethnic groups disrupt normal life in most parts of Manipur
Protests are being held against the April 18 killing of two Tangkhul Naga persons and the April 7 bomb attack at Tronglaobi in which two children were killed
Home Ministry notifies 14 more seaports for evisa entry
In a related development, the MHA revised modalities for granting tourist visas to Chinese nationals
Dr Ravi Shankar receives Excellence in Molecular & Precision Oncology Award 2026
Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually: ILO report
Long working hours, the report says, are a critical psychosocial risk factor associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, which remains widespread
Four dead in Russia, Ukraine after exchange of drone strikes
As diplomatic talks have stalled and neither side has made a breakthrough on the front, Moscow and Kyiv have both stepped up their long-range drone attacks, firing swarms of the unmanned explosive-packed devices at each other on a nightly basis
CM for speeding up land acquisition for allotment to industries
Prioritise industries of global repute in allotment of land besides creating necessary facilities, officials told
Gartner forecasts global tech spending to grow 13.5% in 2026, totalling $6.31 trillion
IT services, including application implementation and managed services, infrastructure implementation and managed services and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), are forecast to see the largest overall spending, surpassing $1.87 billion in 2026
Left parties protest GVMCs proposed tax on walking
Watch | Congress will do better in Bengal this time: Sachin Pilot
Voters said that desilting and deepening of waterbodies, especially irrigation tanks in Assembly constituency by Water Resources Department and DRDA, has been a long-standing demand of residents in the region
Debate over model code of conduct compliance after PM Modis april 18 address | The Hindu Editorial
Opposition parties, academics and activists have urged the Election Commission of India to act on Prime Minister Narendra Modis April 18 address, alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The EC has yet to respond, drawing renewed scrutiny ahead of polling in key states.
Youth, grandmother hacked to death in Madurai
Bengalurus first double-decker flyover finally opens fully on trial basis
What led to IPACs sudden exit from the Bengal campaign? | Talking Politics
Political consultancy firm IPAC has paused operations in West Bengal days ahead of polling following Enforcement Directorate action and the arrest of a co-founder. In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebbar explains what led to the decision and its broader implications for election campaigns and political consulting in India.
Arrangements in place for conduct of free and fair election in Madurai
Ahead of the polling day, the EVMs and the other polling materials were dispatched to the polling stations across the 10 Assembly constituencies in the district
LPG ships from Gulf idle after unloading; foreign ships bringing U.S. cargoes
New library and screening centre inaugurated at Alliance Francaise
The 2500 sqft library that holds 7500 books in English, French and Kannda is named after French writer Simone de Beauvoir, while the screening centre has been created in honour of the eminent Kannada writer S.L.Bhyrappa, who passed away in 2025.
Tribal youth leaders prepare manifesto to highlight demands
Tamil Nadu Tribal Youth Manifesto 2026 was prepared by the tribal youth leaders of Tamil Nadu, and supported by activist Prathicksha and the Institute of Grassroots Governance
Amaravati expansion gains pace with fresh land pooling, acquisition notices
State issues LPS and LAAR Act notifications in Guntur and Palnadu districts, focusing on infrastructure, flood mitigation and future airport plans
Life insurers new business in FY26 rose 16% to 4.60 lakh crore
Tamil Nadu election 2026: In Madurai South constituency, it is Vaiko loyalist vs. BJP karyakarta
While Sumathi of the NTK and J.Jo Peter of the TVK are also in the fray, working hard to make a mark, the real fight appears to be between Pudur M. Boominathan and Professor Sreenivasan, who is supported by the AIADMK, AMMK, the PMK, John Pandians outfit and other parties
NTKs T. Sathyadevi, Puthiya Tamilagams A. Sethuraman, and TVKs R. Nirmalkumar are adding to the otherwise straight fight between V.V. Rajan Chellappa of the AIADMK and Kiruthiga Thangapandi of the DMK
Former DGP R. Sreelekhas protest slogan sparks debate
Several social media users point to the irony of a former police officer raising slogans against the force, while others criticised the language, which was deemed disrespectful
HC verdict no clean chit in Kaleshwaram case, does not hinder CBI probe: Uttam
Yellow, Pink metro lines to spur realty prices: Report
These two metro lines are expected to spur real estate development across major micro markets; 5-7 million sq.ft incremental office demand is anticipated over the next two years in CBD, SBD 2 and Electronic City areas, predicts Colliers India
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to get ballastless track system
The track system, approximately 508-km-long, consists of four main components RC track bed, cement asphalt mortar (CAM), pre-cast track slab, and rails with fasteners
Travel fares skyrocket as voters head home to T.N. on poll day
A plane full of passengers fly across the seas to cast their vote
Bring in law to regulate use of mobile phone by children: panel
The Commission emphasised the need for the government to establish laws setting age limits and controlling screen time among children
