How anti-corruption bodies are politicised
The head of an investigative agency needs to ensure that prosecutions are grounded in evidence rather than suspicion or political momentum
India to tour Zimbabwe for three-match T20I series in July
The BCCI, in a statement on Wednesday (April 1, 2026), informed that the Indian men's team will play three games against hosts Zimbabwe on July 23, 25, and 26
Excise case: Kejriwal asked to reply to plea against discharge
HC issues notice to AAP chief on plea challenging his acquittal in 2 cases; former CM deliberately disobeyed summonses issued to him to join probe, ED tells court; matter scheduled for April 29
Man held for running illegal LPG refilling operation; case registered
Mayors office gets bomb threat, declared hoax
Vishvanath and Sachin in Asian boxing quarterfinals
Vishvanath relied on his ring craft to get past Kyrgyzstans Bekzat Ergeshov 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with Kazakhstans reigning World champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay
Residents face daily risk of commuting on dug-up Mariappan Kovil Street
Despite ongoing stormwater drain construction, the GCC has kept the street open to two-way vehicle and pedestrian traffic on barely one-metre portion of a 3-metre lane, with minimal barricading and construction materials left on roadside
Thalambur residents cite wetland loss, flooding risks in Global Sports City plan
Ilanthiraiassumes charge asBSNLsCGMfor Tamil Nadu
The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister
In order to make a mark, the new government must tackle migration head-on
Seeman criticises State governments welfare schemes, fiscal policies
Canvassing votes for NTK candidates in Coimbatore, he alleges freebies are offset by increased taxes
T.N. Assembly election: PMK poll manifesto calls for T.N. govt. to carry out caste census
He also charges the DMK government of accruing enormous debts without any capital expenditure
Hyderabad sees surge in customer enquiries for PNG connections
The rising demand coupled with the Centres push for PNG has meant City Gas Distribution entities in the country such as BGL doubling down on efforts to ramp up the pipeline network
T.N. Assembly election: Palaniswami dubs DMK government anti-farmer
He says the five-year term of the DMK government has been marked by a sharp rise in the prices of rice and other essential commodities, and steep hike in property tax and electricity tariff, which affected the common people.
A hundred years ago | Infanticide law in Ceylon
T.N. Assembly election: fourth MDMK candidate also to contest on DMKs symbol, says Vaiko
Asking allies to contest on principal partys symbol is wrong: P. Shanmugam
The Lok Sabha has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which seeks to give legal backing to Amaravati as the States only capital, effectively ruling out any future changes to this decision. Heres what MPs from various parties said.
The worlds top-20 would be good. That should be the main plan: Abhay
The World No. 25 is pragmatic about his success while acknowledging the role of his coachesWillstropandHarinderpal; the squash star, who prefers to stay in the present, is keen to participate in big events to maintain consistency
CPI(M) demands immediate rollback of property tax hike in urban areas
AfterRanjistruggles,TNCAto revamp the top league
The move to make the first division games four-day affairs is aimed at helping players prepare better for the premier red-ball tournament;TNPLto be truncated; womensTNPL on the cards
Gobichettipalayam in focus after Sengottaiyans exit from AIADMK
A vote beggar and a voter who begs for money in exchange
INLDseeks crop damage compensation due to rains
We demand that the BJP government conduct a special crop damage assessment and provide immediate relief to farmers by disbursing compensation of at least 50,000 per acre, says INLD national president Abhay Singh Chautala
Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, one of the seniormost leaders of the Left Democratic Front (LDF), is contesting from Elathur for the fourth consecutive time. In an interview with The Hindu, he responds to criticism about his decision to contest again instead of making way for a younger candidate, as well as the ongoing protest by a section of upland farmers who have fielded their own candidate against him, citing his alleged failures to address their concerns amid rising human-wildlife conflicts
Minister Duriamurugans vehicle inspected by election squad in Vellore
The Minister was said to have been accompanied by his son and Vellore MP D.M. Kathir Anand and Arakkonam DMK MP S. Jagathrakshakan
Trump says Iran president requests ceasfire, Tehran says 'false'
Pezeshkian had said Iran had the ecessary will for a ceasefire, but only if its foes guaranteed that hostilities would not return
10 officials from previous Badangpet Municipal Corporation suspended
Solar power system inaugurated at King Koti dialysis centre to cut costs, boost sustainability
Vettori lavishes praise on Kishans captaincy
Vettori underlinedthat Kishan led by example with a 38-ball 80against RCB
Utkal Sanskrutika Samaj marks 90th Utkal Divas with cultural events in Visakhapatnam
Israeli strike on Beirut kills senior Hezbollah commander
Several large blasts were heard across the city on April 1, 2026, and a column of smoke was seen rising from Jnah, which is home to apartment buildings, cafes and shops
Revanth campaigns in Kerala, says LDF and BJP have secret pact
Centre approves 438.29 crore project to redevelop Berth No. 9 of New Mangalore Port
A statement by the ministry says the project envisages the dismantling of legacy infrastructure and comprehensive redevelopment of the berth to handle crude oil, petroleum products (POL), LPG and the like
Expedite Giri Pradakshina route works: GVMC Chief
DMK, AIADMK leaders for Madurai East and West Assembly constituencies begin campaign
With the completion of the 9.6-km double line railway work between Almatti and Wandal, which has been opened for traffic since March 25, Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil has sought the introduction of a long-pending express train service between Bengaluru and Vijayapura
PM Modi chairs CCS meet to review West Asia conflict impact
Karnataka Transport Department misses revenue target by 14%
Tax concessions provided to electric vehicle registrations and concessions extended to certain categories of vehicles dragged down the revenue of the Transport Department as it missed the target by 14%
GST collection in Karnataka grows by 11.6%
In a year where the GST rate rationalisation threw up a huge challenge, Karnataka received 87,256 crore as part of the SGST, and the SGST portion of the IGST settlement during 2025-2026
Seven arrested for forging documents to encroach govt. land at Chandanagar
Evangelical Fellowship calls for consultations on FCRA regulations
It calls for the law to be upheld in ways that are fair, proportionate, and do not undermine institutions serving vulnerable communities
Schoolgirls attempt to leave for Chennai to meet social media influencer, rescued
Karnatakas Stamps and Registrations Department sees revenue up, but target not met
Amid problems in the registration of properties over e-khata, revenue collection from registrations increased by 13.31% even as the Department of Stamps and Registration failed to meet the target set for the financial year
Bring back J&K residents son deported to Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir High Court tells Home Ministry
Father says that after the Pahalgam attack, police raided his house, forcibly detained his son and deported him to Pakistan
Bhavanisagar (R) constituency awaits answers to long-standing challenges
55,000 households use Census self-enumeration portal on day one
In the first phase, comprehensive information on the condition of housing, household amenities and assets possessed will be collected, the Home Ministry said
Doctor couple charged under UAPA in Kashmir for spreading misinformation on social media
The accused, according to the police, were also involved in uploading and circulating content intended to create disharmony and criminal ill-will among different religious groups
Modi plans FTA push with Europe this summer, fast-tracking implementation on cards
Officials finalising dates for PM travel to Nordic Summit in Norway, G-7 in France and to Netherlands in May and June
Watch: what are the main changes in the FCRA Amendment bill 2026?
Coast Guard rescues fisherman who went missing off Kochi
Mamata did nothing for Muslims in West Bengal, says Owaisi
Muslims want to free themselves from the fear of Modi and Mamata, says AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi as he launches election campaign with AJUP chief Humayun Kabir
The group intends to bring all the sub-tribes under one banner Tangsang-Naga and this is indicative of a deeper conspiracy to create homogenous demographic structure, tribunal told
Karnataka Minister D. Sudhakar on ECMO support
In Bodoland, fight for peace, identity unites political rivals BPF and UPPL
In the Bodoland Territorial Region, BPF in alliance with the BJP is taking on the UPPL, which till a few months ago was with the saffron party; while the UPPL blames the BPF for communal tension in the region, both concur on the need to protect the Bodo identity and have lasting peace
NDA candidate for Madurai Central Assembly constituency Sundar C to begin campaign on April 4
Watch: Trump says Iranian leader has asked for ceasefire
Irans new leader has asked the United States for a ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday (April 1). Irans foreign ministry spokesperson said Trumps statement about a ceasefire request was false and baseless.
Just like Maharashtra, voter theft is being attempted in Bengal: Mahua Moitra
Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Malwan to Indian Navy
NMDC logs record 53.15 MT iron ore output in FY26, sales 50.23 MT
Hospitals association appeals to govt. to end nurses strike in Kerala
Trump has no easy solution for Irans chokehold on global markets, says Vali Nasr
Iranian-American academic Vali Nasr says Donald Trump faces no easy way to counter Irans leverage over global energy markets, especially via key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz. He argues Tehran is deliberately shifting the battlefield to the global economymaking it harder for Washington to secure a quick or decisive outcome.
Modi Americas slave, has put country in crisis: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Addressing party rallies in eastern Assam, the Congress leader says the people are tired of the mafia and syndicate rule of the BJP-led government
Five arrested in Telangana for supplying 600+ SIM cards to Cambodia-based cyber fraud syndicate
Jazeera Airways likely to operate Kuwait-Mangaluru bi-weekly charter flights from April 8
One dead, another feared drowned after fishing boat capsizes in Phalguni River
TN Election 2026 | Chennai Poll Canvas: Perambur
Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
Doctors advise caution on vision risks linked to diabetes, weight-loss drugs
According to sources, the Lok Sabha Secretariat was asked to look at precedents when a session of Parliament was extended beyond its schedule to accommodate additional legislative business.
KKCCI seeks early resumption of flight services from Kalaburagi
It presses for both morning and night flight services to improve passenger convenience and enable better onward connections
SI and constable suspended for demanding 110 tonnes of M-sand
Appointment orders issued to candidates selected for posts of medical officers
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pisharody accuses BJP workers of blocking him
Lok Sabha passes Bill recognising Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra Pradesh
Opposition Congress backs move; YSRCP members walk out in protest
S.P. Velumani campaigns for Amman K. Arjunan in Coimbatore South
Blood is on DMKs hands as it failed to protect children and women, slams EPS
Coast guard to conduct firing practice near Rameswaram; fishermen advised to stay clear
Is Larry Ellisons Oracle turning out to be an oracle of the global tech industry?
How a 6 a.m. email became the symbol of techs great AI reckoning, explains global techindustry analysts to The Hindu. The message from the boardroom is unambiguous: AI infrastructure is the future, and legacy headcount is the budget. So, Mr. Ellison is not the only guy, but just that hes the loudest name this week
DMK never compromised on T.N. rights even when it was in NDA: CM
Five terror suspects taken into police custody for questioning
Sandeep Warrier, the United Democratic Front candidate in Cheruvathur, who reached the spot upon receiving information on the incident was allegedly blocked by CPI(M)-CITU workers
NSE to launch natural gas derivative contracts based on IGXs benchmark price index
Former U.P. MLC declared a fugitive economic offender
Lucknow court orders confiscation of attached properties worth 995.75 crore of Mohammed Iqbal, on an application filed by the ED
Vetlapalem blast: 100 kg raw material stored illegally, says SIT
Ambedkar Arivu Utsav in Kalaburagi from April 10
Sai Kanth Varma assumes charge as Guntur Collector
Markets stage relief rally up 1.6% after two day rout
