Two court employees killed in road accident in Chittoor
The duo, along with four friends, had travelled to Bengaluru to watch an IPL match on Sunday
AI at war l What to know about Project Maven
US strikes have been carried out at a sustained pace, and it can be assumed that Maven's ability to speed up the targeting and firing process has played a central role
China moves to expand role in Iran war diplomacy; U.S. seems sceptical
Putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf nationsand opposing a UN move over the Strait of Hormuz, China seeks a more active role in ending the conflict in West Asia; however, Washington appears less enthusiastic at the prospect of Beijings mediation
Watch: Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Indias updated Plastic Waste Management Rules signal a shift in strategy as the government struggles to enforce plastic collection and recycling targets.
War in West Asia makes auto dealers constructively cautions about future
For April 2026 FADA said the near-term demand environment remains broadly constructive, though it enters a phase of measured transition after a strong year-end
He also alleged that Pakistan was trying to influence the outcome of the Assam elections
Stock markets drop in early trade on surging oil prices, war escalation fears
Relentless foreign fund outflows also dented markets' sentiment
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway due to landslides in Ramban
Men and machines are working to clear the highway of slides and shooting stones
BJPs V. Muraleedharan aims to address local development needs, while incumbent CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran defends his record amid scrutiny from a gold theft scandal. Congress candidate T. Sarathchandra Prasad seeks to regain influence for his party in this diverse electorate, where infrastructure and community concerns are paramount.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tight three-way contest keeps all camps on edge in Aranmula
One of Keralas largest constituencies is witnessing a sharply fought battle among LDFs sitting MLA Veena George, UDFs youth leader Abin Varkey, and NDAs Kummanam Rajasekharan
Rupee gains 33 paise to 92.85 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the domestic unit continued to reel under pressure due to unabated withdrawal of foreign capital, a strengthening dollar, and rising crude oil prices
Mangoes have already started arriving in Bengaluru, but traders say supplies have not yet reached full capacity. In the next10 days, more varieties from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka are expected to arrive
Elon Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions: Report
Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Citigroup are serving as active bookrunners, or the lead banks managing the deal, Reuters reported
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: All major fronts hopeful of a win in Nemom
NDAs Rajeev Chandrasekhar and UDFs K. S. Sabarinadhan to face incumbent MLA and LDF candidate V. Sivankutty in a high-stakes, three-way battle in the Nemom Assembly constituency
South Central Railway surpasses Railway Board targets in Kavach, ABS implementation
General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava complimented the Signal and Telecommunications wing for the record commissioning of ABS and completion of Kavach field trials, stating that railway safety continues to remain the top priority.
Five cases of children falling victim to online games registered in Karnataka in past four years
The government of Karnataka plans to make it mandatory for gaming platforms to obtain licences and remove unauthorised apps
BJP plotted Malda unrest, PM should stop peddling falsehood: TMC
Senior TMC leader and State Education Minister Bratya Basu accused the PM of spreading hatred towards the Bengali language
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: FCRA amendment is an attack on minorities, says Kharge
He says the proposed amendment is not merely a legal change but a targeted strike against the Christian community; the AICC president claims a mutual understanding between LDF and BJP in State ahead of polls
U.S., Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports
The mediators are discussing the terms of a two-phased deal, the report said, adding that the first phase would be a potential 45-day ceasefire during which a permanent end to the war would be negotiated
638 cases of drunk driving in Bengaluru in one week
Traffic police booked a total of 789 cases in week-long crackdown on drunk driving and speeding
Israelis rejoice at rescue of brave US pilot: Netanyahu praises Trump
OpenAI CFO raises concerns over Sam Altman's 2026 IPO plans: Report
The report comes as OpenAI recently closed a funding round with $122 billion in committed capital
Israeli airstrike hits building near Irans capital, at least 13 killed
Airstrikes also targeted the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran; Israels army said it had completed a wave of strikes against targets in Tehran
Taiwan opposition leader to make peace visit to China, first in 10 years
Congress has no right to talk about Puducherrys Statehood issue: BJP leader
The Congress party in Puducherry has even failed to arrive at a seat-sharing agreement with its alliance partners, says A. Namassivayam
Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
India needs proper reckoning of plastic collection and reuse targets
West Asia crisis: Jaishankar speaks to Qatari PM, UAE Foreign Minister
In the last couple of weeks, India has made diplomatic efforts focusing on ending the conflict in West Asia as soon as possible and ensuring the unimpeded flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran military says U.S. rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan
The so-called U.S. military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled, said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya.
Case filed against AIMIM MLC and others for obstructing GHMC anti-encroachment drive
The complainant alleged that the group behaved aggressively, created a disturbance at the site and interfered with the demolition drive
The Left Democratic Front had a clear upper hand in the region comprising Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam and Alappuzha in 2021 as it bagged 25 of the 37 Assembly seats. But this time, the shifting of political loyalty of some candidates and the fielding of some prominent individuals in some key constituencies have made the contests worth watching.
Iranian presidential spokesperson, Seyyed Mohammad Mehdi Tabatabaei, said on social media that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen only if some transit revenues compensate Iran for war damages
North Sikkim: Chungthang-Lachen Road Washed Away at Taramchu, Tourists Stranded
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Some people are more native, but its a question of citizenship: Hiren Gohain
As infiltration makes yet another inevitable entry into the Assam campaign, the writer-civil society activist says the term Miyawas never a part of public rhetoric before
Five more Indians reach the semifinals
With Minakshi and Jaismines wins, all 10 Indian women in fray ensured medals
Iran hangs two convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests: judiciary
The two men were involved in the anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said
Maharashtra Congress set to overhaul organisation in Sangathan Srujan Abhiyan
As part of the exercise, the party is finalising the list of 72 district presidents across the State, and in a departure from past practices, the campaign will also include appointments at the taluka level, covering 675 talukas
Dhanushkodi Athithan, a Congress veteran, calls for making the party a peoples movement
DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field work and take up peoples issues. Look at TirunelveliandKanniyakumaridistricts where the party is still strong. This is because of this approach, he points out
Akash Vishwanath More of Congress to contest Baramati Bypoll
The seat was vacant after the constituencys elected MLA and the deputy Chief Minister of the State Ajit Pawar died tragically in a plane crash
Karnataka bypolls: DKS helping BJP indirectly, says R. Ashok
Congress Power tussle has entered Bagalkot, says LOP
As the campaigning for the bypoll is nearing its conclusion, the decision of the minorities who are divided over supporting Shamanur family, will decide whether the familys sway over Davangere continues.
Delimitation: Modis remark is more like election-driven, says Siddaramaiah
Karnataka bypolls: Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan begins campaign in Davangere
Says there is no confusion in the party
Karnataka bypolls: Congress, BJP trade charges to sway voters
Transforming Indias nuclear power landscape
Realising the 100 GW target requires SHANTI Act implementation alongside transparent resolution of tariffs, fuel ownership, waste management, insurance, dispute settlement, and regulatory autonomy
PE-VC investments in Tamil Nadu drop sharply in Q1 2026
Travelling long to get inked in the 2026 Assembly elections
Over the last two to three weeks, migrant workers in Chennai have been etching travel plans to vote in theirhometowns. Associations representing them are seeking additional trains to ensure their long journey to the voting booth is smooth
Candidates chess | Vaishali punishes Tan; Anish splits the point with Sindarov
Conversion politics, the challenge to secularism
Anti-conversion laws risk deepening social divisions
Amaravati: time for swift, decisive action
Amaravati gains legal clarity, but execution remains the real challenge
Palacode Assembly constituency: two-cornered contest on the cards in the AIADMK fortress
Stalin to decide on Ranipet constituency candidate today
IPL 2026 | Fortresses breached
Carefully constructed and seemingly impregnable edifices can, will and have been stormed, be it Manchester Uniteds Old Trafford, Rio de Janeiros Maracana or Chennais MAC Stadium
People of Puducherry should be wary of DMK: Edappadi
A Congress veteran calls for making the party a peoples movement
DhanuskodiAthithan,a long-standing Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sport,wants the party to do field work and take up peoples issues. Look at TirunelveliandKanniyakumaridistricts where the party is still strong. This is because of this approach, he points out
BJP committed to making Puducherry a developed region
I am not a machine, says Shami after his match-winning performance
Sometimes it happens that a very good ball leaves your hand. Its important to hold that line and flow, and I did just that, Shami said
Balance is key: On the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill and Amaravati
Equitable development is crucial as Amaravati becomes A.P. capital
Poll promises for persons with disabilities and some concerns
Though some of the promises, like a dedicated cell at every government medical college hospital to allow all speciality doctors to examine patients with disabilities, are truly assuring, they often fail to go beyond the conceptual stage owing to lack of budgetary allocation and administrative willpower, says an activist
New regular train brings Tirupati closer to North Andhra pilgrims
North Andhras direct rail link to Tirupati ends the Vizag shuffle
Liquor outlets near Kerala border to remain closed ahead of polls
IPL 2026 | We didnt have the rhythm when bowling, admits GTs Hayden
Hayden said that Kagiso Rabada (23 n.o.) was magnificent with the bat, and that he showed, as a frontline bowler, that commitment to batting counts, especially in run chases
Teachers asked to wear black badge during Class 10 spot valuation
IPL 2026 | Rain threatens to disrupt Knight Riders-Kings clash
If the weather gods stay kind, Rahanes men will look to open their account after suffering losses in both their matches;Shreyas side, on the other hand, will hope to notch up its third straight win
Tejashwi challenges Bihar CM, deputy CMs for a public debate over States progress
The RJD leader said that under the NDA government of 21 years and the double-engine government of 12 years, Bihar has been at the bottom rung in most social, human and economic indicators
Ganga water sharing, visas, energy cooperation likely on agenda for Bangladesh FM visit
Visit likely on April 7 and 8; first FM visit since fall of Hasina regime; newly elected BNP indicates more willingness to negotiate Ganga water sharing treaty renewal, compared to the interim government
Thousands of devotees witness car festival
Israeli hit in Palestinian territory kills 4: Gaza civil defence agency
Israels military said it had identified a terrorist cell that operated adjacent to the troops, posing an immediate threat to them
EC serves notices on Ramakrishnan, Thahiliya
Christians in Kerala celebrate Easter with prayers, festivities
Special prayers and services were conducted in churches of various denominations, with bishops and senior clergy leading the liturgy
India-flagged LPG tanker Green Asha crosses Strait of Hormuz
Jag Vikram, carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG, and three more foreign-flagged vessels cumulatively carrying 87,000 tonnes of LPG are awaiting a safe passage from the strait
Timpany School to host memorial for educator Miss Mercy Jeyaraja Rao on April 6
Sabala food festival draws 50,000 visitors in Visakhapatnam
Focus on natural farming, traditional diets and sustainable living attracts large crowds over five days
Bandi Sanjay hails Babu Jagjivan Ram as a champion of social justice
Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait
Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain significant damage from drone attacks; fire breaks out at petrochemical plant in the UAE
Vaazha 2 movie review: Improves upon the original, with a theme that resonates
The film borrows part of its template from the successful first part, especially the story of youths losing their way and messing up their future, but it adds a lot more too
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw flags poor condition of Hosur Road; NHAI responds
Centre not implementing projects in T.N. due to animosity towards State, says Stalin
Modi pitches 33% reservation to win over women voters in West Bengal
Reiterates that States which have done well in population control would not lose seats during delimitation; calls gherao of judicial officers in Malda Trinamool Congress-sponsored mahajunglera
Mana Isuka Vahanam scheme introduced for online sand booking in Siddipet
Time to bring youth back to sports from drugs: CM Revanth Reddy
Mr. Reddy said he was determined to channel youth away from pub and drug culture and guide them towards constructive sporting careers
Ten injured in scuffle broke out between two families in Rajam
Rajamahendravaramset to host international water sport event, to begin from May 30
International Dragon Boat League 2026 to attract talent from 25 countries, of which 12 countries have confirmed their participation in the three-day event; the event is part of a larger vision to make the city a global hub for water sports
Vizag police crack the whip on traffic violators, book over 20,000 cases in nine days
Helmet violations dominate as intensified drive nets 10,587 cases; overspeeding and drunken driving also under focus
Padmanabhapuram eyes balanced growth in infrastructure and development
From regulating quarrying activities and improving healthcare access to promoting tourism, residents of the constituency are looking for steady and inclusive development
Tensions prevail in West Godavari dist. as miscreants launch fake Chalo Akiveedu campaign
Govt. keen to resolve pending issues of employees: Atchannaidu
Two more bodies recovered from Atreyapuram canal
Tenkasi Assembly segments economy is based on agriculture and courtallam-based tourism activities; unfortunately, both the livelihood activities are yet to thrive in a big way
AIADMK hopes to take advantage of anti-incumbency, solid vote base in coastal districts
Of the six Assembly segments in Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai districts, the party had lost by a narrow margin in four constituencies in 2021 elections and won Vedaranyam seat
