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Election staff at counting desks in Tiruvannamalai get high-powered air coolers to beat the heat

As the district is reeling under intense hot weather with the daily temperature hovering around 41 degrees Celsius, air coolers came in handy for the district election officials

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:26 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: Thirteen LDF Ministers defeated as results roll in

Of the 21-strong LDF Council of Ministers, other than Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty, all others had contested. Eight CPI(M) Ministers and one CPI Minister were defeated

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:21 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Election verdict a thumbs up to Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of a developed Kerala, says BJP

He adds the NDA benefited from the anti-incumbency prevailing in the State.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:19 pm

BJP, Congress and NCP retain seven seats in five States Assembly bypolls

While BJP won four seats in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tripura and Nagaland, Congress won two in Karnataka and NCP emerged victorious in Maharashtra

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:16 pm

Not all is lost for the Congress

The party may have failed to win in Assam and Tamil Nadu, but in its defeat there is a silver lining: its pre-eminence in the INDIA bloc is further cemented

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:15 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: NCP(SP) draws blank, RJD falters

The NCP(SP)s failure to open its account, despite contesting three seats, marks a sharp reversal from its performance in 2021. The RJD fared only marginally better, retaining a single seat out of the three it contested

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:12 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: Despite big push, Sobha Surendran falls in Palakkad

BJP had treated Palakkad as a winnable seat, with even Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigning for Sobha Surendran. However, she lost to UDF candidate Ramesh Pisharody by 13,147 votes

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:12 pm

Bitter-sweet victory for PMK in Dharmapuri

The PMK, which contested in two seats in the district, loses its bastion Pennagaram to the TVK by a narrow margin

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:09 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Multiple factors worked in favour of Fathima Thahiliya in Perambra

Ms. Thahiliya bagged 81,429 votes against Mr. Ramakrishnan, who got 76,342 votes, becoming the Indian Union Muslim Leagues first woman MLA. Her margin of victory is 5,087 votes

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:08 pm

BJP records maiden victories in Karaikal

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:04 pm

Kerala Assembly poll: Roshy Augustine loses his ground after 25 years

Idukki returned to the UDF camp after a five-year gap, ending Mr Augustines bid for a sixth consecutive term

The Hindu 4 May 2026 9:01 pm

Vedasandur, a bellwether Assembly segment since 1957, bucks the trend

T. Saminathan of the DMK won the seat by a margin of 10,063 votes, while the TVK finished third

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:59 pm

Petronet LNG Q4 net profit soars fuelled by favourable gas prices before conflict pressures

Petronet LNG also held they intend to add seven more tanks in the country across their Dahej terminal,Kochiand Gopalpur.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:59 pm

After going co-ed, Mount Carmel College eyes university status, plans residential campus

The move follows a broader trend of autonomous colleges in Bengaluru transitioning into universities

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:57 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: IUML enters new era as Fathima Thahiliya becomes first woman MLA

While the IUML has long faced criticism for not fielding women in strong or winnable constituencies, Thahiliyas victory has challenged that perception and marked a clear shift in narrative

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:57 pm

New India Assurance to focus on retail

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:54 pm

Dont use excess urea as continuous use reduces soil fertility, Agriculture Department tells farmers

The department asks farmers to use Nano urea and Nano DAP instead as it provides required nutrients to crops without harming environment

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:50 pm

BJP reduced to one seat in Tamil Nadu Assembly, top leaders defeated

In 2021, the party had won four seats. This time, M. Bhojarajan alone won the Udhagamandalam Assembly segment by a slim margin of 976 votes.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:50 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: BJP fails to gain ground in Thrissur

Much-hyped Suresh Gopi effect' falls flat; high-decibel campaign, big names and past gains fail to translate into votes as party slips to third place

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:48 pm

Naidu calls for transforming local products into global brands

Chief Minister stresses integrated road, rail and port connectivity, logistics-linked infrastructure and district-wise mega industrial parks to boost competitiveness, MSMEs and employment

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:42 pm

TVKs emergence reshapes Pudukottais political landscape as DMK retains edge with two Ministers getting re-elected

Minister for Natural Resources S. Reghupathy wins Thirumayam seat for the third time in a row while AIADMKs C. Vijayabhaskar wins Viralimalai for the fourth time

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:41 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Historic clean sweep for UDF in Idukki

UDF wins all five constituencies in Idukki. Congress party reclaims Devikulam and Peerumade seats after two decades and secures Udumbanchola for the first time in 25 years. In Thodupuzha, the victory of Kerala Congress veteran P. J. Josephs son Apu John Joseph represents a generational shift for the party.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:38 pm

SCoR HQ works pick up pace; 2027 deadline

The project, managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has seen a budget revision from an initial 172 crore to 183.58 crore to accommodate advanced design and sustainable features

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:29 pm

Govt. wants ramp-up of paddy procurement with forecast of unseasonal rains

14.8L tonnes paddy purchased from 1.84L ryots so far, over 2K cr. paid

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:26 pm

Watch: TVKs options for forming the government in Tamil Nadu

Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has stunned everyone with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party, leading in 111 seats as of 1:15 p.m. and pushing the two Dravidian majors to a distant second and third. However, going by the trends, one will have to wait until votes from every polling booth are counted to know whether TVK will get the 118 seats needed to form a government on its own.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:23 pm

IPL 2026: Two overseas quicks a result of Plan A failing, says Munaf Patel

According to Munaf Patel, Mitchell Starc is likely to be accompanied by the fit-again Lungi Ngidi in the pace department against Chennai Super Kings

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:23 pm

With Bengal poll verdict, lotus is blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar: PM Modi

The Prime Minister said winning and losing are a natural part of democracy and politics, but the people of the five States have shown the world why the country is the mother of democracy

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:21 pm

How the BJP won West Bengal

Prime Ministers 19 rallies, Home Ministers ubiquitous presence reassured BJP voters they would not be abandoned as in 2021; mending of fractures in the State unit, Central Ministers support pay off in big win

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:20 pm

Voters deliver a decisive victory for the Congress-led UDF in Kerala Assembly election

The Bharatiya Janata Party bagged three seats in Nemom and Kazhakuttom in Thiruvananthapuram and Chathanoor in Kollam, fundamentally realigning Keralas LDF-UDF revolving door politics

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:18 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Cong. high command will take a decision on CM candidate in two days: Satheesan

Satheesan says his promise to the people is good governance, transparency and accountability and that performance monitoring will be a strong point of the governance

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:10 pm

Bengaluru monsoon preparedness: City corporations asked to inspect drains, submit report by May 8

The inspection will also cover connectivity between roadside drains and stormwater drains to ensure there are no blockages at junction points

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:10 pm

Kerala Assembly polls: rebel candidates deal heavy blows to CPI(M) in Taliparamba, Payyannur

CPI(M) dissidents T.K. Govindan and V. Kunhikrishnan emerge victorious. Kunhikrishnans win as a UDF-supported Independent and Govindans historic victory assumes significance as both candidates had called for reform and internal democracy within CPI(M).

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:09 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: High vigil in Kozhikode to prevent clashes in sensitive areas

The police have also sought the cooperation of senior leaders of all political parties to ensure peaceful victory celebrations

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:03 pm

Minister inspects work on Anubhava Mantapa inBasavakalyan

Work begins on 55-metre tall Ishtalinga said to be the tallest in the world

The Hindu 4 May 2026 8:03 pm

Kerala Assembly poll: Ollur breaks bellwether streak as K. Rajan seals hat-trick win

Although Rajan won from Ollur, the LDF has failed to come to power

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:58 pm

KKCCI welcomes 28.47 crore State support for air connectivity

The Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for the inclusion of the region under the next phase of the UDAN 2.0 scheme

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:53 pm

A.P. plans 33 model fire stations in Amaravati for enhanced safety

Fire Services Department submitted proposals to CRDA for allotment of land, says Fire Services Director General P. Venkata Ramana

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:47 pm

Watch: From Tamil Nadu to Bengal: What the 2026 verdict means for Indian politics

Indias 2026 election results have reshaped State politics and redefined national equations. This video breaks down the key outcomes, major shifts, and what the verdict means for parties and future alignments.

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:43 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: IUML anchors UDFs comeback in Malabar region

The party secures a record 22 seats, strengthens the confidence of its allies, and emerges as the third largest party in the Assembly, after Congress and CPI(M). The party will have its first woman representative in the Assembly, Fatima Thahilia from Perambra

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:27 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: UDF wave dismantles long-standing Left strongholds across Kollam

While the UDF captured eight out of 11 seats and the BJP made a historic breakthrough by winning Chathannur, the LDF has been reduced to just two seats, Punalur and Kottarakara

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:24 pm

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: MP and MLA from same family as Thulasi wins Kongad

It is a personal and political win for her husband and Palakkad MP V.K. Sreekandan as well, as he was actively involved in her campaign, putting in sustained efforts on the ground

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:24 pm

NDA secures majority in Assam, set to form govt. for third straight term

Hat-trick with a century! CM Himanta said in a post on X, as the ruling alliance headed for a three-digit figure

The Hindu 4 May 2026 7:23 pm