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Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?

Why does the U.S. administration believe that NATOs founding principles and membership need to be re-examined? Why was NATO formed, and what are the recent developments that have led to fissures? Can the U.S. easily exit NATO? How much does it contribute to the alliance?

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 2:10 am

Snow in hills, rain in plains as western disturbance sweeps north India

Rains and hailstorms have continued to lash the northern States intermittently this week, with wheat growers in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan staring at major losses due to crop damage

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 1:57 am

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 1:37 am

Chandigarh grenade blast case solved, claims Punjab DGP

Five accused have been arrested; police recovered one hand grenade and one (point).30 bore Zigana pistol from their possession

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 1:27 am

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?

How does the Home Ministry regulate foreign donations to NGOs in India? What are the key changes proposed to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026? Why has the Opposition objected to the Bill and why was the Bill deferred? What is its current status?

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 1:16 am

The Arun effect onLSGbowling

Bharat Arun downplayed concerns over the absence of Digvesh Rathi, LSGs leading wicket-taker last season (14), against Capitals

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 1:05 am

Basavaraj Bommai blames Congress for delay in implementation of Upper Krishna Project

MP and Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has blamed the Congress party for the delay in implementation of the Upper Krishna Project

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:52 am

DMK far removed from its principles; law and order situation is concerning

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss accuses Chief Minister M.K. Stalin of being influenced by a coterie of Ministers; he slams the DMK over a pending case in SC on making Tamil mandatory in educational institutions and the delay in caste census, asserts like-minded parties have united to oust DMK

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:38 am

Find a fare balance for Namma Metro

BMRCL should lower prices till capacity utilisation is maximum, but it should not suffer losses; so government subsidy is welcome

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:37 am

Lost in the glow: navigating the crisis of light and wildlife

It is time to recognise artificial lighting at night as a legally defined form of disturbance in the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, and mandate light impact assessment for all development activities in and around key ecological zones as well as high-value biodiversity areas

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:37 am

Vaishali, Divya post victories

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:30 am

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face Hell

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, with the Revolutionary Guards saying they hit a commercial ship in Bahrain allegedly linked to Israel

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:22 am

Defence Ministry pushes indigenous design for development of 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF

At present, Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs are procured from foreign original equipment manufacturers and are in service with the IAF

The Hindu 5 Apr 2026 12:01 am

T.N. CM Stalin, Union Minister clash over three-language formula ahead of T.N. polls

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin says Centre has failed to make Tamil mandatory in KVs or appoint sufficient Tamil teachers, Education Minister says DMK is creating barriers that deny youth the chance to become multilingual global leaders

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:51 pm

Will launch probe intoKarunanidhisdeath after coming back to power, says Palaniswami

He was responding to DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. Stalins contention that the AIADMK leader has no right or locus standi to comment on the latters relationship with his father at an election campaign the previous day

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:39 pm

Villagers erupt in protest after elephant kills elderly woman in Tripura

The agitation came to an end following the intervention of senior police and district administration officials

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:37 pm

Seats in government universities should be increased to pursue higher education: VIT Chancellor

Stressing the importance of faculty, G. Viswanathan notes that teachers contribute 90 per cent to the success of educational institutions, with the remaining 10 per cent coming from administration and infrastructure

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:36 pm

Experts highlight high-growth opportunities in semiconductor industry

At a webinar titled Electronics and semiconductor careers: skills, roles, and how to get started , speakers focused on how the semiconductor industry would shape the future of all industries

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:27 pm

Puducherry Assembly election: Congress promises monthly grocery items worth 2,500, free education, and allowance for students

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses the AINRC-BJP government of failing to control the drug menace in the city

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:19 pm

Assam town rides BJPs development showcase

The semiconductor plant, coming up on the space where a large paper mill once stood, has made Jagiroad hope again, but some are not sure how it would boost the local economy

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:17 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and BJPs K.K. Aneesh Kumar

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:16 pm

Assam Assembly election: Less than a week before polls, BJP shifts focuses to youth empowerment, floods

The perceived disillusionment of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, seeking justice for the late singer Zubeen Garg, is seen as a factor behind the change in the BJPs poll narrative

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:07 pm

Relatives of Iran's late Gen. Qassem Soleimani arrested: U.S.

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran govt.

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 11:00 pm

Congress alleges police inaction, shielding of accused in Ajmer Dalit rape case

Says incident occurred in July 2024 but came to light months later after the minor became pregnant.

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:54 pm

Teen killed after being hit by car

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:52 pm

Explosion rocks Sudans capital; police blame war-era landmine

Sudanese police said that the explosion occurred in the Burri neighbourhood in eastern Khartoum and was caused by a landmine, a remnant of the war, which detonated after some residents set fire to waste in the area

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:44 pm

Rajasthan High Court upholds cancellation of 2021 policeSub-Inspector exam over paper leak

The Division Bench says there should be no political appointments within the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, directs the State government to enact a new law governing RPSC selection, and ensure complete transparency in recruitment processes

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:44 pm

Centres claim of no displacement of tribals a lie: Congress on Great Nicobar project

Congress targets the BJP-led Government over the Great Nicobar draft relocation plan. Citing a report by The Hindu, the party says concerns of local communities being ignored

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:37 pm

T.N. Assembly election: Thirumavalavan opts out of race, says decision taken to protect DMK-led front

The VCK has instead fielded Jothimani, son of noted anti-caste leader L. Elayaperumal, from Kattumannarkoil

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:36 pm

Governor, CM extend Easter greetings

Urge hope, compassion, renewal

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:31 pm

At least 12 persons, including eight of one family, killed in Afghan quake

Official said five homes were destroyed and another 33 significantly damaged, affecting 40 families in the provinces of Kabul, Panjshir, Logar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:25 pm

MVA rift: Uddhav likely to back Sunetra Pawar in Baramati bypoll, but Congress not on board

Ms. Pawar called Mr. Thackeray to seek his support in the seat her late husband left vacant, in line with State tradition; State Congress chief insists the party will field a candidate in Baramati

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

Puducherry Assembly election: BJP manifesto promises two free LPG cylinders, e-scooters for girl students in Puducherry

The party has come out with a 20-point agenda for the development of Puducherry, promises to work in close coordination with the Central government to provide 60% domicile reservation for Puducherrys youth in Group C and D jobs, 20% domicile reservation for students in public universities in all Union Territories

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:19 pm

Everest Evacuation Scam Exposed: 165 Crore Insurance Fraud Rocks Worlds Highest Peak

New Delhi, April 4: A shocking revelation has shaken the global mountaineering community. Investigators have The post Everest Evacuation Scam Exposed: 165 Crore Insurance Fraud Rocks Worlds Highest Peak appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 4 Apr 2026 10:12 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thousands throng the streets for PM Modis roadshow in capital

Mr. Modi rode an open, flower-bedecked campaign vehicle from Killipalam to Karamana

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:09 pm

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale needs a self-analysis, says curator Nikhil Chopra

With the Kochi-Muziris Biennale drawing to a close, curator Nikhil Chopra is ready to prepare a strong report to help his successor

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Rajasthan man found murdered in city

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Sitting MLA takes on former MP in Alangulam

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 10:06 pm

Case against six in Kollam for bid to form gangster headquarters

The action follows the emergence of visuals of the group holding a meeting while brandishing firearms and other lethal weapons

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:50 pm

States are not Centres subordinates: Justice B.V. Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna says the Centre ought to view the States as coordinates and federalism as a constitutional arrangement of co-equals

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

As vertigo cases rise, specialists raise concerns over diagnostic gaps

An estimated 15% to over 20% of adults experience vertigo or dizziness each year, with prevalence peaking in the 55-64 years age group

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:46 pm

Four students drown in Thalaiyuthu falls

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

Former AIADMK Deputy Mayor no more

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:43 pm

Kanimozhi rubbishes BJPs White Paper

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:42 pm

States that stabilised population will not lose Lok Sabha seats: Modi

Prime Minister Modi addresses concerns over proposed delimitation exercise for the first time, says seats will not be reduced without specifying if its absolute numbers of proportion

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:38 pm

IPL 2026 RCB vs CSK: Lots of people have forgotten that we are champions: RCB vice-captain Jitesh Sharma

By the time RCB will line up for its game against CSK, a full week would have passed since Rajat Patidars men played a match the IPL opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which they won by six wickets

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:30 pm

Plea in Supreme Court challenges transgender law amendments as breach of right to self-determined gender identity

Activists Laxminarayan Tripathi and Zainab Javid Patel challenge the validity of the Act for disregarding transgender identity as an authentic human identity, freely chosen

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

DMK candidates file nominations

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF, UDF in a tight fight in Kuttiyadi; NDA hoping to make a change

Incumbent MLA K.P. Kunhammed Kutty of the LDF is taking on Parakkal Abdulla of the UDF again; the NDA has fielded Ramadas Manaleri

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:22 pm

Tribal adolescents in Odisha introduced to smokeless tobacco without family control, study finds

A study by the Odisha chapter of the Indian Council of Medical Research finds the prevalence of smokeless tobacco consumption at 61% among men and 35% among women in tribal communities

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Journalist unions in A.P. condemn Jagans comments on media

The remarks of the YSRCP president reflect his long-standing disregard for the media, they say

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Sivaganga AIADMK candidate files nomination

The Hindu 4 Apr 2026 9:16 pm