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Cheer responsibly, celebrate responsibly: Bengaluru Police make elaborate security arrangements for upcoming RCB matches at Chinnaswamy stadium

To ease traffic congestion and promote public transport, authorities have introduced a QR code-based e-ticketing system, which includes a metro pass, allowing spectators to commute conveniently across the city

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:58 pm

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: UDF candidates full list

United Democratic Front (UDF) is led by Indian National Congress (INC) and includes Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Kerala Congress (Joseph), Kerala Congress (Jacob) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP)

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:51 pm

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman exits Helion Energy's board as firms explore partnership

Helion was founded in 2013 by Kirtley, along with John Slough, Chris Pihl, and George Votroubek

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:50 pm

OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf war with Anthropic, sources say

OpenAI is offering private-equity firms preferred equity stakes with a guaranteed minimum return of 17.5%, significantly higher than typical preferred instruments, two people familiar with the matter said

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:47 pm

Supreme Court restores FIR and allows probe against IAS officer Manjunath in 2022 bribery case

The Supreme Court has restored a First Information Report registered against IAS officer J. Manjunath in an alleged bribery case, when he was serving as Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban in 2022

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:39 pm

Tamil Nadu election: VCK to contest eight seats as part of DMK-led alliance

As per the arrangement between the two parties, the VCK will contest six reserved Assembly segments and two general constituencies.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Nepals new political moment

In an era defined by digital mobilisation and anti-establishment anger, Nepals new political moment is an essential and illuminating read.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:25 pm

T.N. CM Stalin questions PM Modi on Centres preparedness for West Asia crisis

Preparedness cannot be outsourced to the people. Prepared for what leadership, or its absence? Who is expected to be prepared the Union government or the people of the country?, Mr. Stalin wrote in a post on X.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

MS Dhoni to AR Rahman: Munbe Vaa is my favourite song

What the CSK legend told the popular music composer at the Roar 26 event at Chepauk

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

Bengalurus Bannerghatta Biological Park to soon get 25-meter-high public observation tower

RNPF has committed a grant of 5 crore and the proposed tower will offer panoramic views of the forested valley of Bannerghatta National Park and the Bengaluru skyline enabling safe and regulated wildlife observation

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:23 pm

Supreme Court rejects petition for separate DNT enumeration in 2027 Census

When we are striving for a casteless society, do you want to create more classes? Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked while hearing the matter

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:23 pm

HDFC Bank appoints law firms to probe Atanu Chakrabortys allegations

HDFC Bank said that Atanu Chakraborty did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:09 pm

Telangana DCA cautions against unsupervised semaglutide use amid rising drug demand for weight loss

The DCA warned against procuring the drug through unregulated online platforms or unauthorised sellers, noting that such products could be spurious, substandard or unsafe

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:59 pm

Two RSS workers arrested for hurling bomb at policemans house in Keralas Kannur

The attack targeted the residence of a Special Branch officer of Kannavam police station. However, the bomb failed to explode

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:59 pm

Supreme Court concludes only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste status

The Supreme Court found that conversion to any religion not specified in Clause 3 of the 1950 order by a Scheduled Caste member would lead to the loss of the reserved category status

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:56 pm

Tamil Nadu Assembly poll: Election Commission imposes restrictions on exit polls

Publishing result of any exit poll is prohibited between 7 a.m. on April 9 and 6.30 p.m. on April 29

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:43 pm

Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean

The USGS says a strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:39 pm

Last three months have been the hardest period of my captaincy journey: Stokes

Being England captain is the greatest honour a player can be given, and I do not take it for granted, says England Test captain Ben Stokes

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:28 pm

Delhi Budget 2026-27 LIVE: 10 focus areas, outlay of 1.03 lakh crore, announces CM Rekha Gupta

The AAP boycotted the session, as the suspension of four AAP MLAs during the winter session continues

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

Supreme Court adjourns Nimisha Priya case sine die

Supreme Court said it would take up the matter in case there is any fresh development

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan defends remarks on G. Sudhakaran, calls him class traitor amid election row

Pinarayi Vijayan says he was only criticising political betrayal and questions backlash over his choice of words

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:22 pm

A look at what defined the outgoing 16th Assembly of Tamil Nadu

The House was constituted in 2021 following the DMKs return to power with a clear majority after a gap of 25 years

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:18 pm

Moana trailer: Dwayne Johnsons full Maui look revealed in live-action remake

Disney has unveiled a new trailer for the live-action Moana, giving fans their first full look at Dwayne Johnson as Maui alongside newcomer Catherine Lagaaias Moana ahead of the films July release

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:45 am

Puducherry election: Upset VCK exits DMK-Congress alliance, decides to contest alone

VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan expresses dissatisfaction with the seat-sharing arrangement, declaring the partys intent to run independently in three constituencies

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:20 am

Watch: The Trinamool Congress is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment | The Hindu Editorial

In a long campaign period, there may be some surprises in store in West Bengal, as the BJP and the TMC both fight a battle for survival

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:19 am

Aamir Khans Sitaare Zameen Par gets OTT release date

The RS Prasanna directorial was released in theatres on June 20 last year

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:18 am

Bomb threat email triggers security alert at Delhi Assembly ahead of Budget

The bomb threat was sent to the Assembly Speaker Vijender Guptas email address around 7.30 a.m.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:13 am

IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants | Full list of players, schedule and full support staff

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are preparing for the crucial 2026 IPL season, starting on March 28, aiming to convert past near-misses into championship success

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:54 am

Dhurandhar: The Revenge and the perils of nationalist violence

Such films are enabling the construction of a new kind of Indian citizen, in which a narrowly defined nationalism is the only virtue and is also indissolubly associated with violence

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:54 am

Meet RJ Balaji: The voice of the viewer in Tamil cricket commentary, now helming Suriyas Karuppu

The RJ-turned-actor-director returns to Tamil cricket commentary as he gears up for his Suriya-starrer Karuppu

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:53 am

Niharika Konidela: We cannot rely on OTTs to recover 80% of our investment

Ahead of her Telugu film RaaKaaSaa, Niharika Konidela talks about completing a decade as a producer, being selective as an actor, and adapting to changing business dynamics

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:51 am

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: PM Modi likely to address Rajya Sabha today

The Union governments Bill to remove transgender peoples right to a self-perceived gender identity and redefine a transgender person has been listed for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha today

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:49 am

Delhi sees slightly cooler morning at 16.6C; daytime temperature likely to cross 30C

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the moderate category with an AQI of 168, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:29 am

How Assam has voted since 2011

Over the past fifteen years, the state has witnessed dramatic political shifts, especially in 2011, when the BJP won a north-eastern state for the first time.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:26 am

BTS agency HYBE announces auditions through HYBE India to scout local talent

Want to audition to be a music star? HYBE India announces auditions coming up across several Indian cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Pune

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:26 am

Siemens CEO says customers holding back on investments due to Iran war

Siemens will provide 26 new services spanning industrial infrastructure, automation and AI-powered applications to Alibaba Cloud customers

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:23 am

West Bengal Assembly elections: ECI approves transfer of returning officers

The move is aimed at ensuring their participation in a training programme scheduled for 11 a.m. on March 25 ahead of the election process

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:19 am

U.S. needs more energy development to power AI, Google president says

Big Tech is pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into its expansion of energy-intensive server warehouses

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:18 am

OpenAI warns Microsoft ties pose risk ahead of potential IPO: Report

Microsoft was one of OpenAIs earliest investors, injecting $1 billion in 2019 and $10 billion at the beginning of 2023

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Rebuff to self-styled Vishwaguru, says Congress, on reports of Pakistan mediating in West Asia

Congress said that in spite of Indias undoubted military successes in Operation Sindoor, Pakistans diplomatic engagement and narrative management has been markedly superior to that of the Modi government

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:49 am

Watch: Trump announces 5-day pause in attacks on energy sites after talks with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a five-day pause on attacks targeting Irans energy infrastructure, citing very good and productive conversations between the two sides.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:39 am

Research identifies new mechanisms to detect and weaken TB bacteria

While scientists have long known that TB bacteria rely on internal signalling to survive, new research is now showing how these systems can be targeted to weaken the pathogen offering a potential way to slow drug resistance

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:39 am

Trump sends mixed signals on Iran

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:33 am

Apple to hold annual developers conference from June 8

Developers and students will be invited to attend in person at Apple Park on the opening day, the iPhone maker said

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 9:16 am

25 leopards relocated from Maharashtra to Gujarat's Vantara facility: Minister

The population of leopards has risen four times in 10 years. The State, which had 101 tigers seven-eight years back, now has 444, Maharashtras Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 8:49 am

Assembly Elections LIVE updates: ECI approves transfer of returning officers for West Bengal polls

A total of 445 candidates have filed nominations for the 30 assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Puducherry

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 8:14 am

Ahead of Chandrayaan-4, IIT and PRL team decodes moons titanium-rich rocks

The Chandrayaan-4 mission, which ISRO has planned for 2028, aims to collect rock samples from the moon and return them to the earth, making the choice of landing site critical; the studys findings could help inform that decision

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 8:07 am

PDP legislator Parra submits Bill on divisional status forChenab valley, Pir Panjal valley in J&K

The Bill also pressed for new districts in Jammu as well as Kashmir

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 7:52 am

Nitish Kumar kicks offfifth phase of Samriddhi Yatra

The Chief Minister announced that his government has set a target of providing jobs and employment opportunities to 1 crore youths in the next five years

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 7:45 am

EU and Australia agree on text of free trade pact, announce a new defence partnership

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliament House after protracted negotiations that began in 2018

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 7:00 am

Trump announces very good Iran talks denied by Tehran

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may meet an Iranian delegation for talks in Pakistan as soon as this week, with Vice President J.D. Vance possibly joining

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 6:49 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal', but Islamic Republic denies any talks

Oil prices fell and stock markets jumped as observers scrambled to interpret Trump's statements despite the Iranian denial

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 6:00 am

14 polling stations across T.N. to be in high-rise buildings or group housing societies

Five such polling stations would be in Chennai district

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 2:47 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands, to field candidates in all 234 seats

S. Ramadoss did not clarify under which banner his candidates would be fielded as the judiciary has refused to restrain his estranged son Anbumani from using the name and flag of the PMK

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 2:34 am

Bill to amend trans rights law listed for consideration, passing in Lok Sabha on March 24

Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 2:21 am

Medical bodies raise concerns over permits for procedures

Warn of safety risks in Dental Council of India nod to Master of Dental Surgery doctors to perform such surgeries

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 2:13 am

Punjab official death case: Former AAP Ministers arrest triggers credit war

Ruling AAP calls it swift action, while the Opposition parties say the Punjab govt. was forced to act

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:56 am

Australias 8-month cricket season set to end with a 150th anniversary MCG test under lights

Cricket Australia announced a home international schedule on Monday that will include 27 matches across 14 venues for the national mens team

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:53 am

World TB Day 2026

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:46 am

Military plane with 125 aboard crashes in Colombia. At least 48 rescued

125 people were on board the Hercules C-130 plane, including 114 passengers and 11 crew members

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:36 am

Per capita income of Delhi to grow at 7.09%: Economic Survey

Only about 57% of 59,300 cr. allocated for schemes, projects in last years budget spent as of March 18: report; it adds that the number of hospital beds in the city according to its population continues to be lower than international standards

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:26 am

Willing to challenge DERC in court, says Sood amid buzz over increase in power rates

The speculation stems from the DERCs decision to issue an order to the government to communicate a change in tariffs to recover accumulated regulatory assets

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:26 am

Battle of Bengal: On the West Bengal Assembly election 2026

The TMC is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:21 am

Grim future: On the economy, discomfiting data

Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:19 am

ED restitutes $5.6 billion assets in corruption cases: Director

India hosts 12th Steering Committee meeting of Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, seeks deeper international cooperation

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 1:16 am

ECI urged to issue postal ballots to candidates contesting elections

Former Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner says many candidates unable to cast vote as their constituency was far away

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:46 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: MDMK releases manifesto; calls for total prohibition, life imprisonment for sexual offenders

In its manifesto released on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) by party general secretaryVaiko, the MDMK said Tamil Nadu should be free from liquor and other drugs which are responsible for the degeneration of youth

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:42 am

Control room set up in Krishnagiri

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:38 am

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis

Strengthening the tuberculosis testing infrastructure with an expanded diagnostic toolbox will improve outcomes and support TB elimination efforts

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:38 am

Drug-resistant TB poses a health emergency in India

Political resolve is required to protect people through early detection, safer treatment, holistic support, and committed follow-up

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:37 am

From disease-specific to person-centred care

By using TB as an entry point, integrated healthcare delivery can optimise and improve public health efficiency

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:36 am

A decade of building Indias TB Champion movement

Survivors become TB Champions, supporting treatment, awareness and community engagement

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 12:36 am