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
Here is a select list of stories to start the day
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
Six counting centres have been set up across the Union Territory; Chief Electoral Officer says elaborate arrangements have been made for counting of votes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fifty years ago | Big haul from pawnbrokers banker
A hundred years ago | Ootacamund horse show
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
Naidus industrial push for Andhra Pradesh
The Chief Ministers ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns
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
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
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
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
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
Ahead of counting of votes, officials inspect three centres in city
Ophthalmology experts convene for one-day conference
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
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
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
Keeping Indias carbon money at home
When Europe sets carbon rules, India must not remain the price taker
Police trying to shield accused, alleges Nithin Rajs father
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
AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power
Corporate control of AI raises urgent questions about power, accountability and a weakening of democratic safeguards
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
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
Healthcare federation welcomes relaxation of construction rules
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.
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
Tackling takedowns: On the government and online censorship
Online censorship is a threat to the fundamental right to free expression
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
Doctors decide: On legal abortion
Decisions to go for abortion must be guided by sound medical advice
Rayaraddi urges for Mallikarjun Kharge as Karnataka Chief Minister if Siddaramaiah is to be replaced
ISL: Bengaluru desperate to pick up full points against Odisha
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
Autorickshaw driver held in Vellore over murder charges
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nine booked for social boycott in Belagavi village
Walk-through survey nearing completion
Landowner rebuts HYDRAA commissioner, alleges rule violations in Bagh Amberpet land dispute
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
Arrangements in place for taking up counting of votes in Virudhunagar district
AAP leader alleges threat to life from Byrathi Basavaraj
Scuba team unfurls mega national flag beneath deep sea, enters into Guinness World Records
The Hindu EducationPlus fair: Career counselling inspires confidence, eases course anxiety
Arjun Ayanki among six detained ahead of poll results
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.
KTR accuses Revanth Reddy govt. of betrayal to 14L students over fee reimbursement
One dead, 7 injured in building collapse at Gajuwaka
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
Two held in separate fake number plate fraud cases in Hyderabad
ASR Collector expresses concern over Class 10 results
New courts inaugurated across Visakhapatnam district
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.
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.
Hotels hike prices of food articles in Mangaluru
Gale, rain damage electric poles, cotton, cane crops in Virudhunagar
Three of family killed in accident in Karnataka
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: All set for counting in Kollam
YouTuber assaulted at his residence over social media dispute
Quack booked by police in Vadipatti
Gold jewellery stolen from house in Kanniyakumari
Dementia Care Foundationto hold freesummercamp forchildren and elders
Bodies of boat tragedy victims brought to Tiruchi
Nominations open for Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026
Over 98% turnout marks NEET-UG in Visakhapatnam
Street vendors union urges CM for higher compensation for families of Bowring tragedy victims
Devotees witness Mohini avatar of Lord Kallazhagar
Kerala Assembly polls: Thrissur set for counting day
Three centres, multi-layer security in place for smooth and transparent vote counting
Left and VCK to hold demonstration against hike in LPG price
Over 2,000 candidates attend NEET in Ramanathapuram
Swimming pool built at 2 crore inaugurated in Tadepalligudem
PMs visit a festival of development: BJP
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
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
Kerala Assembly polls: Ban on firecracker use in Palakkad
All firecracker manufacturing and sales units will remain closed on May 4, 5
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
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
Civil society signatories demand that SIR be stopped
IPL 2026 | There is light at the end of the tunnel: LSGs bowling coach Arun
