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Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE: Security tightened in sensitive areas ahead of poll verdict

Kerala will have 140 counting centres across 43 locations; Tight security arrangements have been made across Kerala

The Hindu 4 May 2026 6:23 am

Assam election results LIVE: Will it be a BJP hat-trick or Congress-led comeback?

Both alliances are gung-ho about bagging at least 64 seats, the simple majority mark in the 126-member Assembly

The Hindu 4 May 2026 6:20 am

Puducherry Assembly election results 2026 LIVE: As AINRC-led NDA eyes second term, people's mandate to be out

Six counting centres have been set up across the Union Territory; Chief Electoral Officer says elaborate arrangements have been made for counting of votes

The Hindu 4 May 2026 6:19 am

India-Jamaica ties characterised by continuity and change: Jaishankar

In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Mr. Jaishankar also said that both countries must continue to work together to build a deeper and more resilient partnership that works for both our people and contributes to a more just world

The Hindu 4 May 2026 4:05 am

Man United beats Liverpool 3-2; to be back in Champions League after two-year absence

A 3-2 win against Liverpool on Sunday confirmed Uniteds return to European club soccers top competition after a two-year absence

The Hindu 4 May 2026 2:37 am

Oscar Bruzon to leave East Bengal at season end; cites lack of long-term planning

We have four matches remaining in the current ISL campaign. I will not be staying on after these four matches. May 31st will be my final day as the coach of East Bengal, Bruzon said

The Hindu 4 May 2026 2:31 am

Antonelli takes third win a row for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead in Miami

The youngest driver ever to lead the championship, at 19 years old, Kimi Antonelli also became the first to take his first three career wins from the top slot on the grid and also the first in five editions of the race to win in Miami from the front row

The Hindu 4 May 2026 2:09 am

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde

The Hindu 4 May 2026 2:02 am

IPL 2026: MI meets LSG in a do-or-die encounter

Despite boasting some of the biggest names in Indian cricket, MI has struggled across departments

The Hindu 4 May 2026 1:38 am

Independent journalism punished, compliance rewarded under current regime, says Kharge

Sections of the media have been reduced to echoing the ruling establishment, while those who persist in asking questions are targeted relentlessly, says the Congress president while calling for deep introspection by all stakeholders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

The Hindu 4 May 2026 1:32 am

A hundred years ago | Ootacamund horse show

The Hindu 4 May 2026 1:13 am

A countdown to International Day of Yoga

By encouraging mindfulness and emotional regulation, Yoga equips individuals with the ability to manage stress and respond thoughtfully

The Hindu 4 May 2026 1:02 am

Naidus industrial push for Andhra Pradesh

The Chief Ministers ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:51 am

Man found dead inVelliangiriHills inCoimbatoredistrict

The Forest Department suspects the deceased trekked the hills alone as no one has approached the staff with complaints of a missing pilgrim

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:50 am

Electoral debuts in Tamil Nadus past Assembly elections tell a mixed story of breakthroughs, missed chances

With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whether the party can breach the Dravidian duopoly or merely dent its margins

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:49 am

BC communities hopeful of political reservations in local body elections

BC Dedicated Commission Chairman Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, who has been appointed to ensure political reservations for all communities in accordance to their population, has visited three North Andhra districts

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:47 am

India rejects Nepals objection to Kailash Manasarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs said

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:45 am

High cost of five kg FTL cylinders keeps new consumers away

Consumers say a new five kg FTL connection costs 1,760, which is very high, and the cylinder will not last for 41 days unlike the regular cylinder

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:43 am

Tamil Nadu | UPSC to shortlist DGP candidates on May 11

The new DGP/HoPF will have a minimum tenure of two years irrespective of date of superannuation, as per Supreme Court guidelines in the Prakash Singh case

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:23 am

Women make up over 80% of the additional voters in 2026 T.N. Assembly polls

Of about 25.3 lakh more votes polled this time than in 2021, around 20.8 lakh came from women, the highest in the last four Assembly elections

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:17 am

Kashmir will never be Pakistani and we will never become Pakistan, says Farooq Abdullah

I pray that I will not die till I see the revival of Gandhis philosophy again, says National Conference president

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:17 am

Keeping Indias carbon money at home

When Europe sets carbon rules, India must not remain the price taker

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:17 am

Counting of votes to be held at three centres in Ernakulam

Strong rooms will be opened at 6:30 a.m. in the presence of candidates or their authorised representatives, and counting will begin at 8 a.m. Postal ballots will be taken up first, followed by votes recorded in electronic voting machines

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:13 am

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power

Corporate control of AI raises urgent questions about power, accountability and a weakening of democratic safeguards

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:10 am

Ahead of Misris expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh

Nepal reiterates territorial claim to Lipulekh Pass, flags concerns over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra; India says the border pass has been long standing route for the yatra since 1954; it is unclear whether the Foreign Secretary will get to meet Nepal PM during the visit originally slated for May 11-12

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:10 am

India rejects Nepals objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India remains open to a constructive interaction with Nepal on all issues in the bilateral relationship, including on boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy, the Ministry of External Affairs said

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:02 am

Tamil Nadu Decides: Will DMK Dominate, AIADMK Fight Back, Or Vijay Rise?

The exit poll landscape is unusually fractured this time, with sharply divergent predictions placing each of the principal contenders - the DMK, the AIADMK, and the TVK - in the lead.

NDTV 4 May 2026 12:00 am

Metro Rail commuters flag sultry rides, want better air-conditioning

They complain of insufficient cooling inside coaches during peak hours;temperature is set at 24 degrees Celsius and duct modification work is under way to improve ventilation: CMRL officials

The Hindu 4 May 2026 12:00 am

Tackling takedowns: On the government and online censorship

Online censorship is a threat to the fundamental right to free expression

The Hindu 3 May 2026 11:58 pm

Karnataka leadership talks in Delhi unlikely in next few weeks

Just as a group of Congress legislators aspiring to become Ministers are planning to reach Delhi next week to press for Cabinet expansion, the leadership issue in the Congress is unlikely to be settled soon

The Hindu 3 May 2026 11:51 pm

Doctors decide: On legal abortion

Decisions to go for abortion must be guided by sound medical advice

The Hindu 3 May 2026 11:50 pm

Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

Jannik Sinner underlined his authority on the mens tour by becoming the first man to claim the seasons opening four Masters events

The Hindu 3 May 2026 11:25 pm

J&K L-G galvanisesmassive public support against drug abuse, says neighbouring country using it for terrorism, radicalisation

On Mr. Sinhas invitation, the Speaker of the House, Cabinet ministers, legislators, heads of regional parties, top security officials, religious leaders, educational institutes and administrators of hospitals attended a two-km-longrally

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:57 pm

All set for counting; ECI promises transparency

Heavy security as counting of votes polled for elections to Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies of five States to be taken up

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:46 pm

Nishant launches Sadbhav Yatra from Bihars West Champaran

In Bettiah, Nishant Kumar follows his father Nitish Kumars long-held tradition of launching all yatras from Champaran

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:45 pm

Why AI in healthcare fails without workflow discipline

Healthcare does not need more AI pilots that look innovative on slides but create confusion in production; it needs operationally-grounded deployments. AI in healthcare is only useful when it is deployed as workflow, and not just as a tool

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:39 pm

Paramilitary forces drone strike kills at least five near Sudan capital: rights group

The Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the Sudanese Army for over three years, did not immediately claim the attack

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:30 pm

Nigerian, Beninese militias kill scores of herders

Security personnel went door-to-door in Fulani herding settlements, arresting young men suspected of being informants for the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, shooting those who resisted

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:26 pm

Walk-through survey nearing completion

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:16 pm

Hazrat Khwaja Bande Nawaz Urs gets under way in Kalaburagi

The 622nd Urs-e-Shareef of the revered Sufi saint draws thousands of devotees from across the country

The Hindu 3 May 2026 10:11 pm

West Bengal waits with bated breath for May 4 Assembly election results

Counting will be held across 77 counting venues spread across 23 districts of the State; the Election Commission has deployed 432 counting observers (COs) to ensure transparent and smooth counting of votes on April 4.

The Hindu 3 May 2026 9:52 pm

India needs a future-ready workforce to sustain its global leadership in pharmaceuticals: experts

Webinar focuses on careers in Indias evolving pharma sector, highlighting opportunities in biotech, regulatory challenges, and the need for stronger industryacademia collaboration

The Hindu 3 May 2026 9:47 pm

Velankanni priest says Basilica was not informed about TVK chief Vijays plan to visit shrine

The priest clarified that the morning schedule of prayers was not disrupted. He said devotees had expressed concern and anguish over the incident, prompting the church administration to take up the matter with the district administration and the police.

The Hindu 3 May 2026 9:19 pm

Watch: Ten lifetimes wont be enough: Abhishek Banerjee dares bangla birodhi leaders to contest Falta

Abhishek Banerjee has strongly hit back at BJP leader Amit Malviya over remarks on the Election Commissions decision to order a repoll in West Bengals Falta Assembly constituency.

The Hindu 3 May 2026 9:19 pm

Quack booked by police in Vadipatti

The Hindu 3 May 2026 9:09 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: Thrissur set for counting day

Three centres, multi-layer security in place for smooth and transparent vote counting

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:55 pm

PMs visit a festival of development: BJP

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:51 pm

Telangana sees more road accidents, fewer deaths in first quadrimester of 2026

At 9,313, road accidents hit a six-year high in the first four months this year, but fatalities dropped sharply by 15.3%, signalling gains from enforcement, trauma care and safety interventions across the State

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:51 pm

BWSSB nets 12.15 crore under OTS scheme

The board has collected 12.15 crore from the first batch of 56,765 consumers who received settlement notices

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:50 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: Ban on firecracker use in Palakkad

All firecracker manufacturing and sales units will remain closed on May 4, 5

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:49 pm

New short Haj package likely to be popular among working pilgrims

The new option reduces the duration of the pilgrimage to 20 days, compared to the usual 40-45 day stay in Saudi Arabia. The first batch of pilgrims from Kerala availing themselves of the package will depart from Cochin International Airport on May 17

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:48 pm

Centre must roll back LPG price hike, says Kerala CM

Price of commercial LPG was hiked by the steepest ever 993 per 19-kg cylinder on May 1

The Hindu 3 May 2026 8:47 pm