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Devious menace: On predatory loan apps

Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:16 am

Allahabad High Court flags lodging of fake FIRs under anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh

The Bench stated that it has observed a troubling pattern of misuse of the law by the police and third-party complainants

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:14 am

38 booked, 23 held in U.P. over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti

Anti-social elements allegedly tried to block the route of a procession taken out by the Dalit community to celebrate Dr. B.R. Ambedkars birth anniversary: police

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:10 am

ItsVaishalistime to hog the limelight

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 1:01 am

First impressions and the lasting impact

It is up to Mukul Choudhary, Praful, Sakib and the others waiting to press their claims to build on these early gains if their ambitions are to snowball towards their logical end

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:58 am

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration's Pope criticism continues

High-profile individuals with ties to politics and Catholicism continued to weigh in on the administrations feud with the Pope.

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:57 am

BJPs failed Christian outreach attempt in Kerala

Union governments push for amendments to FCRA Act deals the latest blow in Kerala

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:57 am

Tamil Nadu registers 99.92% pass rate in CBSE Class 10 exams; most students gear up for second exam

Students are unhappy with their maths scores as the paper was difficult, most students are now preparing to take up the second exam for math

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:31 am

We support CMs stand on delimitation: Shanmugam

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:29 am

Modi holds roadshow in Nagercoil

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:25 am

Delimitation will turn Tamils into second-class citizens, says CM Stalin

There can never be a Prime Minister from the South if the Delimitation Bill goes through in Parliament, he says.Mr. Stalin also criticises the AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K. Palaniswami, for claiming that the Chief Ministers rejection of the Bill reflected his opposition to womens reservation

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:11 am

Will Nainar Nagenthrans gamble of shifting to Sattur pay off?

Nagenthran claims he had to shift out of Tirunelveli based on a request from the AIADMK. But not many are willing to buy his argument, as the move comes in the wake of his defeat in the Tirunelveli parliamentary constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:56 pm

VCK pulling out all stops to keep PMK at bay in Kattumannarkoil contest

While the VCK is seeking to consolidate its dominance, the PMK is looking to rewire the caste equations in the northern districts. The contest looks evenly balanced, with Adi Dravidar and Muslim voters aligning with the DMK alliance, and Vanniyars consolidating behind the AIADMK front

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:51 pm

Mens trekking camp to Papikondalu concludes

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:44 pm

Watch: U.S.-Iran talks stall: What it means for the Indian Ocean region | Worldview

U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan have ended inconclusively, but there is still hope that the ceasefire can be saved. Reporting from the Indian Ocean Conference in Mauritius, Suhasini Haidar takes a look at how the see-saw in the West Asia war is impacting countries across the Indian Ocean region from energy and trade to security and tourism, and what it means for India and its neighbours.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:42 pm

Womens Reservation Bill will be passed, opposers will be exposed, says A.P. CM

Saying that meritorious, educated and enterprising women are ready to harness politics, Naidu writes to leaders of various political parties and MPs, urging them to extend support to Bill

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:38 pm

Anakapalli gears up for CM Naidus visit on April 23

Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation stone for the ReNew Photovoltaics Private Limited; Collector districts officials to to complete main stage, VIP galleries and other areas within the stipulated time.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:33 pm

Crushed dreams, close escapes, and questions of survival after a power plant tragedy

There were similar scenes at the government hospital in Raigarh, where a group of migrant workers from West Bengals Haldia await the bodies of their colleagues who had all joined the power plant nearly 45 days ago

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:28 pm

Telangana SEEEPC survey, IEWG analysis shows SCs/STs three times more backward than others

TheSocial, Educational, Employment, Economic, and Political Caste (SEEEPC) Survey and expert group findings uploaded in public domain.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

EPS will be punished for his betrayalon May 4: Stalin

On the allegation of Palaniswami that DMK is speaking against womens reservation, Stalin says the matter is about delimitation, not reservation; points out that danger is surrounding Tamil Nadu and that history is giving EPS one last chance to speak against the BJP

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:01 pm

Watch: Delimitation controversy & Bihars first BJP CM | Above the Fold | 15.04.2026

AICC President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that the INDIA bloc leaders have concluded deliberations on the Delimitation Bill, and the group has unitedly decided to oppose the Bill. In other news, Samrat Choudhary is sworn in as Bihars first BJP Chief Minister, the death toll rises to 16 in the Sakti power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh, and registration begins for the Amarnath Yatra starting July 3.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 11:00 pm

Fish emerges as a campaign symbol on Bengali New Year

The narrative around vegetarian and non-vegetarian dietary preferenceshas dominated the election campaign; while the ruling Trinamool Congress has dubbed the BJP as a party of outsiders that is unfamiliar with the culture and traditions of West Bengal, the saffron party has been trying to counter this image

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:59 pm

Man murdered by son, wife near Coimbatore

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:53 pm

Law to introduce ballot papers notified

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:44 pm

The Hindu conversations series to help students explore career pathways

The hybrid panel discussion series is designed for undergraduate aspirants, postgraduate students, and working professionals who are looking to upgrade their skills and advance in their careers.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:36 pm

Gujarat High Court issues notices to Meta, X, Google over PIL petition seeking curb on misuse of AI

The Union and Gujarat governments informed the court about frequent delays, repeated procedural obligations and non-compliance by certain tech platforms to lawful notices issued to them

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:35 pm

UCC will erase tribal identity: West Bengal Forest Minister

As someone from a tribal community, whenever I speak with the Chief Minister, I raise demands of tribals, such as recognition of our religious code, she said

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:18 pm

Justice Shekhar Yadav retires amid pending impeachment, claims his words were twisted

Justice Yadav was accused of engaging in hate speech and communal slurs against the Muslim community at a 2024 event; Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha filed a motion seeking his removal

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:10 pm

Watch | Not womens reservation, but power grab: Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre on Delimitation

The Indian National Congress has accused the Centre of misusing the womens reservation amendment, calling it an attempt at power grab through delimitation and gerrymandering.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Activists seek delinking of womens reservation from Census, delimitation

At a flat 33% of all seats, womens reservation is not linked to population counts or legislatures expansion, it can be applied to the current or any strength of the legislatures, the petition signed by nearly 500 activists says

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:59 pm

In Usilampatti, livelihood of farmers has gone for a toss

With no large-scale infrastructure development, Usilampatti still retains its rural and rustic nature; more than half of the people in this constituency are involved in agriculture and allied activities

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:58 pm

Door-to-door visit by Census enumerators in eight States/U.T.s from April 16

They will seek response to a set of 33 questions for the first phase of Population Census, 2027 the House Listing and Housing Operations

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:51 pm

Karnataka to unveil GIA 2.0 at Bridge to Bengaluru in New Delhi

This yeararound80 countrieswill be represented at the event to showcase the States ecosystem

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:38 pm

Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes

Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said four people were killed, including a child and several others were injured... in a strike targeting a police vehicle in Gaza City.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:35 pm

Yana Caves, known for black rock formations, declared Geo-heritage Site of National Importance

The geo-heritagesite, as per the Department of Tourism, serves three purposes, namely, conservation,educationand tourism

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:34 pm

Beneath the euphoria, Bihars first BJP Chief Minister faces several significant challenges

Not only will the support commanded by Sushashan Babu Nitish Kumar by managing complex caste dynamics and delivering on governance be hard to emulate, Samrat Choudhary faces intra-party doubts in his leadership, financial mismanagement, and other administrative issues

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:34 pm

Tree-planting approaches that generate higher ecological services are less preferred by farmers: Study

The study examines how smallholder farmers in Karnataka make decisions about planting trees on their land

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:31 pm

Delhi HC permits IVF procedure for soldier in vegetative state

The soldiers earlier consent, which was given when he started the IVF procedure, is sufficient even at this stage, the court says

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:28 pm

Navy at inflection point as maritime threats rise, says Navy chief

Admiral Tripathi highlights the Navys steady progress towards becoming a combat-ready, credible, cohesive, and future-ready force

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

Jaishankar speaks to Israel FM, also holds talks with Australia on West Asia crisis

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on April 15, discussing different aspects of the West Asia crisis. The call comes amid a U.S. naval blockade of Irans ports and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Jaishankar also held talks with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong as the situation continues to escalate.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:24 pm

Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani suggests multi-factor matrix for a fair delimitation formula

Centre should consider a matrix that distributes weightage between the current population, population growth indicators such as the Total Fertility Rate, and the existing share of Parliamentary seats to arrive at a delimitation formula, he says.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:17 pm

In Focus podcast | Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report explained: what are its recommendations?

Ashok Vardhan Shetty speaks to us aboutthe recommendations of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report on Constitutional Amendments, Delimitation, Governors, NEET, and One Nation One Election.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 9:06 pm

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

The presence of four fishing boats, a Chinese naval or coast guard ship and a new floating barrier comes as the Philippines sends its own coast guard and fisheries vessels to support its fishermen, frequently driven away by larger Chinese patrols.

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 8:59 pm

YSRCP lodges complaint with A.P. DGP over illegal detention of Pudi Srihari

Alleging violation of legal procedures in the detention, the party leaders accuses State government of misusing police machinery for political vendetta

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 8:57 pm

Gold, diamond jewellery worth 10.18 crore seized in Coimbatore

Preliminary inquiry reveals that the valuables were being transported to a private firm

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 8:51 pm