U.S. journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, security forces hunt captors, says Iraqi officials
Iraqi officials say kidnappers have seized an American female journalist in Baghdad, and security forces are chasing the group
The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout
As the West Asia conflict widely seen as Benjamin Netanyahus war falters, Iran appears to be enduring while the world grapples with growing economic strain
Counting people is not counting disaster risk
Structural problems in the 16th Finance Commissions disaster funding formula leave Indias most hazard-prone States underserved
Chronic pancreatitis among children cause for concern, say doctors at Gurugram hospital
Arrests in bribe case show zero tolerance for corruption: Delhi CM
The CBI had arrested Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Mishra and Administrative Officer Devanshu Gautam of the MCDs Shahdara North Zone on Monday
IASofficer inU.P. quits service over denial of meaningful posting
Iran Guards say will target U.S. tech firms if more leaders killed
We advise the employees of these institutions to immediately leave their workplaces to preserve their lives, says Irans Revolutionary Guards
Unexpected surge: On Indias industrial growth
The Index of Industrial Production diverges from previous data
Failed lawyer dream drove Mysuru man to send bomb threats
46-year-old allegedly sent over 1,100 hoax bomb e-mails to the Supreme Court and several High Courts and government offices in the country
24 districts in Rajasthan to get electricity for irrigation during daytime
Prayer meeting in private dwellings does not require prior nod: ChhattisgarhHC
Petitioners move court after police issued notices to them; court says authorities are free to act if they find any violation in the form of noise pollution or if any law and order situation arises
Kimi Antonelli: A blend of Sennas soul and Bolts speed
The audacious and sensitive Kimi Antonelli is a reminder that F1 is as much about the soul of the driver as the machinery beneath him.
An impeachment move with no winners
The exclusion of even a single eligible voter due to the way the SIR has been conducted would legitimise the criticism of this arbitrary and aggressive exercise
DPS Dwarka to remove 25 students over unpaid fee; parents seek DoEs help
School asks parents to obtain necessary clearances by April 7;parents demand withdrawal of all notices, threaten to stage stir today; AAP leader accuses govt. of shielding private schools
Plans under way for annual film festival in Delhi, saysMehra
9 MCD panel members retire; fresh election in next meeting
Manika Batra keeps hopes alive in ITTF Table Tennis World Cup
The 30-year-old Batra rallied past Zhang 11-7, 11-2, 14-16, 5-11, 11-6 in a 43-minute Group 4 clash, bouncing back from her opening match defeat to Japan's Miwa Harimoto
Abhay and Anahat receive Asian Squash Federation honours
The Indian boys team, which clinched bronze at the 2025 World Junior Team Championships in Egypt, was picked for the Mens team award, according to the awardees list released by ASF on March 31
T.N. Assembly election: Vijay has no understanding of T.N. politics, says Piyush Goyal
Priya advance to womens 60kg quarterfinals
Priyas well-controlled performance helped her beat Kazakhstans Rimma Volossenko 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with second-seeded two-time World championships medallist Chengyu Yang of China
New U.P. team in Ultimate Table Tennis
A hundred years ago | Royal geographical society
KUWJ annual awards for 2024 announced
The awards will be presented at the 40th State Journalists Conference to be held in Bidar on April 11 and 12
Fifty years ago | Prosperity brigade and youth service corps to go
Boycott NDA to protect Tamil Nadus rights, says Stalin
Accusing Edappadi K. Palaniswami of becoming a branch secretary of the BJP, he asserts that the NDA has to be uprooted completely to prevent Tamil Nadu from becoming a land of violence
Two students missing in River Bhavani near Mettupalayam
Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup
Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked the current regional war.
Residents complain about rise in dog bite incidents in Chennai
World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies
The firing came hours after a 2-1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday (March 30) that was Ghana's fourth straight loss in warm-up games including 5-1 to Austria last Friday (March 27).
Group led by persons with disabilities moves to register as political party
Soil tests begin for 13.5-km-long elevated corridor along East Coast Road
Tamilselvan receives Sahitya Akademi award
Congress to protest against FCRA amendment Bill
This is a blatantly unconstitutional law which will destroy NGOs and community organisations especially those run by minority communities, says Venugopal
Egmore railway station to have a massive concourse after redevelopment work
Filmmaker Ranjith held in sexual abuse case
AIADMK stronghold Avinashi (R) to witness new political equations
Voters in Coimbatore South prioritise cleanliness and safety
CPI manifesto promises to fight commercialisation of drinking water, agriculture and irrigation
The CPI said it would ensure the development of micro, small and medium industries and prevent the commercialisation of drinking water, agriculture and irrigation
French band reinterprets retro melodies from rock, pop and disco genres
Trinamool Congress looks to shed Barak Valley tag as it builds on recent gains in Assam
Party puts up candidates in 22 constituencies across the north-eastern State under the leadership of Sushmita Dev, who says the Trinamool Congress received strong interest from ticket-seekers
Two killed, one injured in head-on motorcycle accident
Players have to learn to balance life and cricket, says Palani Amarnath
Six arrested for murder of habitual offender in Gauribidanur; wife among accused
On global tensions and Indias economy
In an economy that imports more than four-fifths of its crude oil, external shocks transmitted through energy prices, shipping route, and volatile commodity markets can significantly reshape fiscal arithmetic. In this context, India must rebalance toward income-led demand, more resilient revenue bases and greater energy diversification
Sahaya app glitches, garbage woes highlighted at RWA meet in South Corporation
Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K.N. Ramesh says 2.25 crore has been allocated for each ward in the upcoming budget, with an additional 75 lakh earmarked specifically for maintenance works.
SEBI fines EliteCon51.2 crore on alleged insider trading
The interim order was passed against noticees Vipin Sharma and Pawan Kumar Ray
Accounts officer ends life over non-issuing of no-objection of certificate for his retirement
He died on his last day of service on Wednesday
Humerus: On Indias foreign policy
U.S.-Israel targeted major pharmaceutical company: Iran govt
During the U.S. and Zionist regime attacks on civilian centres, on the morning of Tuesday, one of the largest companies producing anti-cancer, anaesthetic and specialised medicines was damaged and the drug production line was damaged, the government said in a post on X.
Dutch national held for sending bizarre ritual package to Bengaluru airport
Rising memory costs pushes smartphone sales down by 9% in 2026
Average price of a smartphone has been gone up by 1,500, which is expected to grow further
Arnold Schwarzenegger receives Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University
Global screen icon, former Governor of California, Emmy-winningproducerand seven-timeMrOlympiarecognisedfor his contributionstopublic service,environmentalactionandthe arts
DMKs five year debt crosses 73-yr-record, says EPS at Paramakudi
Deakin University advances global agenda for affordable health through RAAH Roundtable
UQPAY Launches Enterprise-Grade Card Issuing Capabilities for AI Agents
Senior Citizen Health Insurance With OPD Benefits Is It Worth the Cost?
Agencies expose Maoist-run extortion and money laundering rackets
The NIA has an anti-Naxal vertical investigating over 100 cases and has filed chargesheets in almost 90 cases; the agency has seized assets worth more than 40 crore
Watch: UNRWA and EU condemn Israel death penalty law
U.S. strikes Isfahan as Iran targets fully loaded oil tanker off Dubai
An Iranian drone hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker in waters off the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai, sparking a blaze that was later put out, the Dubai Media Office said.
42,000 sq. km Bastar region largely free from LWE influence; IEDs remain a challenge
Use of GPS devices, satellite phones, opening of new security camps helped tackle Maoist activities in the region, says official
Two decades of DMK legislator, yet basic needs unmet in Tiruppattur
The incumbent MLA and Minister K.R.Periyakaruppan, ,though has received a considerable support from the party and from the voters, hasnotreceived much of an appreciation for hisperformance in addressing local infrastructure issues and the persistent industrial backwardness of the constituency
French witch, sworn virgin make International Booker shortlist
Indian-origin Canadian-American writer Padma Viswanathan has been shortlisted for her English translation of Brazilian author Ana Paula Maias novel On Earth As It Is Beneath
Indians consumed 31 GB mobile data on average per month in 2025
This growth was led by growing demand for data-intensive use cases such as AI applications, 4K video streaming and cloud gaming
A.P. CM unveils plan to position Amaravati as quantum hardware hub
Publicly available information on the internet and social media platforms is used for intelligence gathering. No private or personal information is gathered from social media. Hence, privacy is never violated, the Union Home Affairs Ministry informed the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology
Jagan assures justice to victims of political violence in Gurazala
Supreme Court verdict on SC status for converts a BJP conspiracy: Sharmila
For a victory lap in north Bengal, Trinamool fields ex-cricketer, athlete
The Trinamool has named Asian Games gold medallist Swapna Barman and former cricketer Shib Sankar Paul as candidates from Rajganj and Tufanganj respectively; both joined the party days before the candidates list was announced
Most parts of India to see more heatwave days: IMD
East, central and northwest India may experience above-normal temperatures, while north India is likely to see cooler-than-normal summer; country likely to get 12% more rain in April
There is no shortage of fuel, LPG cylinders in Kalaburagi
Watch: Thamizhachi Thangapandian: AIADMK has betrayed Tamil Nadu by aligning with BJP
In an interview at The Hindus Chennai office, DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian questions actor Vijays confidence, asks why he is contesting from both Trichy and Perambur, explains why the upcoming Assembly elections is a battle between Delhi and Tamil Nadu, and more.
Naam Tamilar Katchi candidate Lakshmanan for Virudhunagar constituency complains being Virudhunagar, being a leading district in school education, lacks Government Engineering, Law colleges
India can cater to 30 crore PNG connections with its domestic LNG production itself: PNGRB Secretary
With escalating tensions in West Asia, the government has sought to institute mechanisms for an accelerated and incentivised transition to piped gas
Former PWD official awarded 3 years imprisonment
Corona Remedies acquires Wokadine brand from Dr. Reddys in India
44 Maoists surrender in Bastar; Chhattisgarh now Maoists-free, asserts CM
The surrender led to recoveries of a large cache of arms and ammunitions apart from cash amounting to 3 crore and gold worth over 11 crore on the day that the Centre had set as the deadline for elimination of Maoism in the country
15 sentenced to life imprisonment in murder case
Whats new about Census 2027? | The Hindu Explains
Census last took place in 2011 and is happening after a delay of six-years. Wha is new about it?
Survey flags low colorectal cancer awareness, rising digestive health risks in Bengaluru
March is observed globally as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Ashwini Bhide becomes the first woman commissioner of Mumbai corporation
Incumbent Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, who completed his tenure on March 31, 2026, handed over charge to the 1995-batch IAS officer who was serving as Additional Chief Secretary in the Chief Ministers Office
Shah spreading falsehoods about Maoism in Chhattisgarh, says Baghel
Remarks by the Union Home Minister about previous Congress governments in Chhattisgarh not supporting efforts against Maoism is untrue, says the former Chief Minister
Supreme Court wants practical SOP to combat human trafficking cases
The nine-page court order recently said time was of the greatest importance from the moment the police get a complaint of a missing person; the Bench scheduled the next hearing on April 21
Violence erupts outside Kolkata CEO officeafter TMC allegesbulk submissions of Form 6 by BJP
Mamata writes to CEC alleging that BJP is trying to smuggle outsiders into State voter list, in a bid at voter hijacking;CEO says it is not his job to check Form 6 submissions; CM threatened Central forces
Autorickshaw rally held to promote election awareness
Residents and green activists oppose proposal for convention centre at Mysore Lamps
Blue Tigers delight the faithful with a great win
Australian import Williams marks his India debut with a strike in the fourth minute; Akash also finds the mark as Jamils men finish their Group C campaign on a fine, promising note
