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Keralas agriculture sector reels under severe rain deficit

Palakkad, Malappuram, Kollam, and Idukki among the worst-a ected districts in terms of rainfall de ciency this summer season; farmers say that summer crops, which are at present in the critical tillering stage, are struggling to survive the extreme temperature

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 1:24 am

BJPs ideology unacceptable in Tamil Nadu: D. Raja

CPI leader characterises the RSS-BJP combine as seeking to impose a monolithic, medieval socio-political order on a country defined by its diversity

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:59 am

Time to choose from Dravidian model 2.0, double engine, Tamil nationalism and film star

The rulingDMK, led by Chief MinisterM.K. Stalin, and the OppositionAIADMK, led byEdappadiK.Palaniswami, remain the major players.ButNTKleaderSeemanand actor andTVKfounder C. JosephVijaythreaten to disrupt the bipartisan politics the State has seen over the past five decades

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:52 am

Parking dispute: 3 nabbed for murder

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:49 am

ED raids a political vendetta, claims Nalapad; Congress leaders question timing

Parameshwara said SIT probe into bitcoin scam is in its final stages, noting that the case has national and international ramifications

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:24 am

Cow vigilantes are terrorists who harass Muslims: Iltija Mufti

The PDP leader seeks justice for family of 18-year-old youth from Ramban, who was allegedly targeted on Jammu-Ramban highway when he was ferrying cattle

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:08 am

Champions League semifinals preview | Its clobberin time Fantastic Four ready for battle

Title holder PSG seems to be the team to beat on paper; German giant Bayern, after sealing its Bundesliga title, will be buoyed by the fact that it can focus more on the Champions League; Arsenal and Atletico, on the other hand, are desperate to break the hoodoo this time around

The Hindu 22 Apr 2026 12:02 am

Vijayalakshmi Silks: Celebrating the warp and weft of a legacy

Loom, Legacy & Landmark is not just an exhibition of saris but a tribute in silk to a heritage that has endured

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 11:46 pm

After 2 year hiatus, summer coaching camps are back

Training will be given in 33 different sports disciplines GVMC, SAAP will gi

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 11:35 pm

Lustre or bluster?: on West Asia, slowdown in the Indian economy

Indias economic mettle will be on test at it faces headwinds

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 11:31 pm

Election campaigning ends in Madurai district

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:56 pm

Sattur MLA joins BJP on last day of campaigning

He alleges that he did not get any respect as an MLA in the DMK regime

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:55 pm

Bengaluru special court orders FIR against Karnataka Home Minister Parameshwar and Tumakuru DC for alleged illegal betting in Kabbadi tournament

Complaint was lodged based on Home Ministers statement published in media on his bet with DC

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:52 pm

Ex-official describes pressure from U.K. PM's office, deepening Mandelson row

Starmer has said he was wrong to appoint Mandelson to the role and has expressed regret

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:50 pm

Seeman calls cash-for-votes culture a curse on the nation, hits out at freebies

On the last day of campaigning, he declares that for others, this is just a routine election, but for the NTK, it is a battlefield for a political revolution; for change

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:50 pm

Can we expect a believer to follow any age-old practice in the modern era, asks Supreme Court

Counsel for tantri says the right to enter a temple should be in sync with practices followed there

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:48 pm

RTC JAC to go ahead with strike as talks with government, TGSRTC fail

Talks began on Tuesday, over long pending demands like workers welfare issues, including pay revision, matters concerning procurement and operating to electric buses, a merger of staff with the Telangana government, and conducting of union elections. The government sought four weeks time for committee of officials to study the demands

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:46 pm

SCR releases annual PR Calendar

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:39 pm

Implementation of guidelines could have averted Thrissur fireworks accident, experts say

The P.S. Gopinathan Commission, which probed the Puttingal tragedy, had suggested extensive safety measures, including a risk assessment exercise by the District Disaster Management Authority at least a fortnight in advance and necessary arrangements for disaster management

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:39 pm

On anniversary of Pahalgam attack, tourists pledge to return at the memorial site

Tourists are paying tributes at the memorial, with locals standing guard; the hill station is once again teeming with visitors, hotels are offering rebates on tariffs, and taxi operators are providing free rides for an hour on April 22

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:39 pm

Sharad Pawar hospitalised, wont vote in tomorrows Baramati Assembly bypoll

He appeals to Baramati residents to vote for Sunetra Pawar as a tribute to Ajit Pawar

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:38 pm

Development initiatives, capacity building will be in focus at fourth India-Africa Forum Summit

India has been holding consultations with partner countries in Africa as the plans for the IAFS have been underway for some time

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:34 pm

I am well prepared to deliver when given an opportunity: Sai Kishore

Sai Kishore felt that his absence could be due to the nature of the surfaces

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:32 pm

Watch: USIran ceasefire cracking? Talks stall, tensions surge again

A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already showing signs of collapse.

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:29 pm

Two inter-state robbers arrested

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:29 pm

BJP seeks Election Commission action against Congress chief Kharge for remark on PM

At a press conference in Chennai, Mallikarjun Kharge had initially referred to the Prime Minister as a terrorist while criticising the AIADMKs alliance with the BJP

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:27 pm

Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting U.S. delegation

The U.S. negotiators laid out several conditions for negotiations with Cuba to continue, including the release of prominent political prisoners

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:21 pm

SEBI panel asks NSE to pay 1,800 crore to settle cases: report

NSE last month appointed 20 banks to manage its IPO, the most selected to manage any public issue in India to date.

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:15 pm

As Trinamool, BJP reach out to workers of closed tea gardens, women-led cooperatives chart independent course

Amidst the high-pitched campaign for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls, tea garden workers have turned out to be an important constituency for political parties; the districts of Alipurduar, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling have about 20 seats, where the fate of the candidates depends on their support to tea garden workers.

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:15 pm

Election campaigning ends in Dindigul district

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:03 pm

Supreme Court directs panel to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons

The committee has been asked to submit a consolidated status report before the top court in four months

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 10:02 pm

Uncertainty clouds Iran talks as ceasefire deadline nears

As of 7:30 p.m. Pakistan time, a formal response about Irans participation is still awaited, Pakistans Information Minister said in a statement

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

Can Israels economy sustain conflicts on multiple fronts?

The Bank of Israels preliminary estimates suggest that Israels war with Iran came at the cost of 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses. Its operations in Gaza till 2025 cost the country around 8.6% of its annual gross domestic product.

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:46 pm

A few seconds between life and death: a workers miraculous escape from Mundathikode blast

With barely seconds separating him from certain death, Olakkenkil Wilson ran, straight into life

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:39 pm

Two aides of Pakistan-based gangster arrested for planning shootouts, grenade attacks in Delhi-NCR

The duo have no prior criminal history and are fresh recruits by Shahzad Bhatti and his associates, Delhi Police Special Cell official said

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:39 pm

I-T Department files complaint against TNCC president Selvaperunthagai

In a statement, the I-T Department said that the allegations made by TNCC president were entirely baseless, and factually incorrect

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:38 pm

After Pahalgam massacre, security forces took the terror fight back to Kashmirs jungles

The terror attack also led to a review of the security grid in the Union Territory. Young officers were inducted into the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the J&K Police and they trained alongside the Greyhounds and the Para (Special Forces)

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

HCLTechs Q4 net profit up 4%; declares 24/share dividend

As the global economy pivots to the AI era, we are evolving our all-weather portfolio, says Roshni Nadar Malhotra

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

Minimum marks: learning support classes begin amid confusion in Kerala

Teachers organisations allege lack of planning; classes being held for the sake of it, they say

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:20 pm

Madurai Bench directs T.N. govt. to come up with suggestions to prevent accidents at fireworks factories in Virudhunagar district

A Division Bench said the April 19 explosion at a fireworks unit inthe district was very disturbing, and such fatalities were being reported almost every month, with many of the victims being women

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Decision to repatriate mortal remains to be made on the basis of citizenship, rules: Kerala HC

The court was hearing a plea seeking a direction to repatriate the mortal remains of a person, who died in the U.K., to India; the person had acquired U.K. citizenship

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:15 pm

Kozhikode DCC president seeks action against Perambra returning officer

K. Praveenkumar also claims that the returning officer for Koyilandy and other officials visited the JDT Islam Education Complex premises on Tuesday

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

SRMIST, The Hindu to organise webinar on public health in India

The session will also provide insights into academic pathways, career opportunities in the field

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:12 pm

Three persons arrested for stealing cash in Chennai

The accused stole 10,300 in cash, and 50,000 through Google Pay and a credit card, totalling 60,300, and fled on their two-wheeler

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:10 pm

IPL 2026: LSG vs RR | A battle between Lucknow and Rajasthan quicks

The Super Giants are on a three-match losing streak, while the Royals are coming off two consecutive defeats after a strong start to their campaign

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:02 pm

Central region to be brought under heightened security on the day of polling

Police draw up detailed security schemes for each district which includes personnel from the Central Armed Police Force

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 9:00 pm

PM announces relief for Thrissur fireworks blast victims

2 lakh aid for families of deceased; CM orders full-scale medical response as magisterial inquiry begins

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 8:59 pm

Watch | Manipur unrest: Protests turn violent after childrens deaths

Tensions have escalated in Manipur as protests over the killing of two children turned confrontational in Imphal.

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 8:56 pm

Rajasthan refinery fire to have no material impact on financials: HPCL

In its latest communication to the exchanges, HPCL informed that no other section of the refinery suffered any impact

The Hindu 21 Apr 2026 8:54 pm