Punjabs border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line
The central government recently initiated steps to relocate the border fencing closer to the international boundary, a move expected to provide significant relief to farmers who have for decades operated under stringent Border Security Force (BSF) regulations
Pune police book two students over dance performance on Maoist leader at Govt hostel
The students told the police that they were not aware that Madvi Hidma was a Maoist leader
Rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns sweeping storms ahead
The MeT office also said that light rainfall with gusty winds was likely in several adjoining areas of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next two hours
Dr. Bharti nominated to WHOs oversight committee for neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Bharti has been included as an independent expert of neglected zoonotic diseases in the 18 membered oversight committee
Complete Padmavathi Childrens hospital as per schedule: JEO
The state-of-the-art facility coming up at the foot of Tirumala hills will also have a helipad at the top to handle emergency cases
Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of a growing number of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with the U.S. to accept deportees from other countries
U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies
Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup
Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, led Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before being replaced by Roberto Mancini
BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning
Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB
Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury
Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028
Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit
Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown
Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title since 2004.
Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured
Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence
Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year
Campaign for Rohith Act welcomes Cabinet nod for Bill
Aster Volunteers expands community outreach, launches five mobile medical units
Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'
The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station
Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district
The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk into planning processes, and develop actionable strategies for resilient and efficient infrastructure deployment and service delivery
KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka
The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approved costs and actual earnings
NIMHANS meet proposes national framework for digital mental health tools
Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%
The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses
Develop century-old schools in Karnataka as heritage institutions: KDA to govt.
Chairman of KDA submitted a report on century-old government schools to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday
Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'
The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental, social and human cost of mining
Protesters hit streets, seekGanderbalprobe report, youths body
Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul
Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face
DU studentarrestedinillegal arms case
Delhi CM flags off 200 e-buses, aims to expand fleet to 14k by 2029
NDMC chairman launches 20 litter-picking machines for broom-free city drive
Police detain U.P. Congress president, stop CPI(M) delegation at border
Deservedly dead: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
A ramrod approach to delimitation was bound to fail
CGRF to hold camp court to resolve APEPDCL consumer grievances
Swachha AndhraSwarna Andhra drive to focus on water conservation
Rapido bike taxi pickup point unveiled at city railway station
Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran
The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts
Voter awareness exhibition organised at Marina Beach
IPL 2026 GT vs KKR: Gill leads from the front as Titans complete a hat-trick of victories
His 50-ball 86 sets up the chase after the pacers led by Rabada bowl out Knight Riders for 180; Greens knock the lone bright spot
Fabregas Como takes the road less travelled through Serie A
In a league known for defensive solidity, the lakeside club plays a brand of fluid, attacking football. In just its second season in the Italian top-flight in a quarter of a century, Como is in contention for a Champions League spot. Its rise and style under the former Spain midfielder have won admirers but they have also ruffled the feathers of the established order
How imperious Javokhir Sindarov staked his claim with a singular Candidates run
The Uzbekistan Grandmaster earned the privilege to challenge D. Gukesh for the World title in staggering fashion in Cyprus. The 20-year-old killed the competition at the Candidates, following his breakout performance at last years World Cup with another statement triumph
Letters to the Editor April 18, 2026
Police arrest 11 history-sheeters in Pulianthope ahead of the assembly elections
HC asks under what authority of law breath analyser test held on advocate
A State government committee noted in its October 2025 report that the existing model of disbursement of grants has not resulted in excellence in academics or better financial discipline
SC agrees to hear CBIs plea against HC order acquitting 4 in custodial-death case
The case pertains to the death of Udayakumar (28), who was allegedly taken into police custody in Thiruvananthapuram in September 2005 and was subjected to custodial torture, leading to his death
Madrasa students allegedly assaulted
Our organisational strength is intact, we will return to power, says MSME Minister
Sasikala criticises DMK and AIADMK for recklessly miring Tamil Nadu in financial morass
While her criticism of the DMK government over administrative failure was direct, Ms. Sasikala referred to the AIADMK as the previous regime, while charging both parties with saddling every unborn child with a loan of 2 lakh due to the freebie culture
CCB unearths IPL tickets black market racket
Prakash Karat praises Stalin, INDIA bloc for defeating Constitutional Amendment Bill
Terming the Bill the latest attack on the rights of Opposition-ruled States, he says the Modi government is trying to tamper with the federal structure
Boy held for assaulting traffic constable
Weather enthusiasts and experts emphasise the need to incorporate the real feel temperature in forecasts to better indicate heat stress impact.
Odisha man gets life term for murder
NCB destroys drugs worth 38 crore in Bengaluru
The fire started by Stalin has burnt the arrogance of Delhi, says T.N. Chief Minister
Terming the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in Parliament a historic win, the DMK president says this will be spoken about even after a 100 years. The real blow will be delivered on polling day, he adds
Mechanic hacked to death by friend
MaheshPoyyamozhifacing a stiffer challenge this time inTiruverumbur
Tiruverumburis going to the polls amid voter discontent over the delay in building service lanes along theTiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway and continuing recessionary conditions among its once-thriving steel fabrication units
Winning on home soil is special, says Shubhankar
Delhi Health Minister calls blood donation a noble act,launches camp
UltraTech adds 8.7 MTPA capacity, crosses 200MTPA installed capacity in India
CPR awareness session held at Alwal Traffic Police Station under Alive Arrive initiative
It a red-letter day, says Revanth; KTR blames BJP
BJP says Revanth, Rahul conspired to defeat women
EPS will lose his opposition leader status, says K. Balakrishnan in Harur
Three get life imprisonment for gang rape of girl in Dharmapuri
Use of drone banned ahead of Amit Shahs April 19 visit to Erode
Chaturvedis grumbling over defeat of Womens Bill flies in the face of her partys stand
Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut tells The Hindu that they opposed it because the BJP draped a pink saree on the delimitation bill
Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri this election?
Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances of mango farmers and a toll plaza in the wrong place are some of the issues the electorate seeks answers to
When a star madean impact on the poll outcome inTamil Nadu
DMK never did good for Tamils, alleges EPS
Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.
The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say the van they travelled in fell from a hairpin bend
From ultra left to campaigner for Tamil Brahmins
Voters of Sholavandan constituency hopeful of reopening of Alanganallur sugar mill
Melur constituency voters expect protection of natural resources
Three arrested in Keesara land fraud case involving forged documents
On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have also reiterated it. Tamil Nadus share will go up from 7.18% to 7.23%. This has disproved what Mr. Stalin has been saying: EdapaddiK.Palaniswami
BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha
Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill on womens reservation and Delimitation Bill.
South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin
M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain; he says women will see through the BJPs optics
Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education
As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roadmap for Harbour Assembly constituency, focusing on eliminating roadside dwellings, easing traffic congestion through new parking facilities, and expanding educational and civic infrastructure.
Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reservation law into force
Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus
Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic
Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme
Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth pathways, says Nasscom
DMK gambles on new face amidst long-standing local grievances in Ottapidaram (reserved) constituency
100-day action plan to be implemented to eradicate ganja menace
Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated
Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota faces a setback in the Lok Sabha, while Sri Lankas Power and Energy Minister resigns amid controversy. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global shipping, even as remarks by Tejasvi Surya on Telangana trigger a political storm. The Supreme Court also flags illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for the full breakdown.
Amit Shah rejects regional divide narrative in LS
Watch | Not womens quota, but anti-national act: Rahul Gandhi attacks Bill
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the Centre, calling the Constitution Amendment Bill a panic reaction aimed at redrawing Indias electoral map rather than empowering women.
Centres approach on delimitation, womens quota Bills wrong: Farooq Abdullah
He said the way delimitation was done in J&K has left people even more worried
BJP should stop hiding behind armed forces, face debate: Rahul Gandhi
