Daily quiz | On Rahul Sankrityayan
On the birth anniversary of Rahul Sankrityayan (April 9, 1893), the polymathic scholar, whose works reshaped Hindi literature, Buddhism studies, and historiography in the 20th century, here is aquizexploring his life and literary legacy.
Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Theme-based polling stations, humanoid robot Nila attract voters
At the V.O. Chidambaranar Higher Secondary School, another designated polling station located in the Boulevard, Nila, a humanoid robot welcomed voters with roses.
Panel flags inconsistent accounting practices in health regulatory bodies
Committee says there has been an increase in revenue generated by regulatory bodies through application, inspection and licensing fees following the revision of norms
1,321 stranded tourists rescued from landslip-hit North Sikkim
The officials said 1,321 tourists and 84 locals were rescued on Thursday (April 9, 2026)
Rise in krill trawling in Antarctica | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty
Israels Lebanon strikes kill 203, sparking global calls to extend U.S.-Iran truce
There had been conflicting diplomatic signals about whether the fighting in Lebanon was included in the U.S.-Iran truce but Washington said that it was not and Israel made it clear that it has no intention of holding off
Akhilam Madhuram, a production that brings together dance, music and storytelling
Akhilam Madhuram, featuring stories about Lord Krishna, will be staged at Bharat Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on April 12
FIR filed over video made inside polling station in Assam
Mobiles are banned inside polling stations, with provisions made by the Election Commission for depositing the phones, bags and other such items by voters before entering.
Long queues were visible in the first hour of polling as women and elderly turned up in large numbers to cast their votes
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Sweet surprise for first-time voters evokes mixed feelings
Election Commission distributes halwa to 200 first time voters in each district. Those who received halwa said they would have voted even if they had not received the incentive
C.D. Gopinath, member of Indias first-ever Test win, passes away
Gopinath made an impressive debut, scoring an unbeaten 52 and 40 in the second Test of the series
TCS Q4 net profit jumps 12.22% to 13,718 crore
TCS reported a net profit of 12,224 crore in the January-March period year ago, and 10,657 crore in the preceding December quarter
Interview | Savin Sa, director of Vaazha II, on what went into making the successful sequel
Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Bros, the coming-of-age comedy movie, explores the lives of four friends and how they struggle to find stability in their lives
In Focus podcast | Have elections in India become plutocratic?
M.R. Madhavan and Rangarajan R speak to us about the rising cost of elections and what it means for Indias democracy.
Rupee falls 9 paise to close at 92.63 against U.S. dollar
Forex traders said the fragile ceasefire and Iran's threat to step out of the talks if Israel kept bombing Lebanon weighed on investor sentiments
Andhra Pradesh headmaster booked for social media post against Chandrababu Naidu
In Hyderabad, Priya Living blends hotel stay with community for elderly guests
With flexible stays, community living and hotel-style amenities, Priya Living reimagines ageing in India
Delhi HC rejects Sanjay Bhandari's plea against 'fugitive offender' tag
On July 5, 2025, the trial court declared Mr. Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate, which enables the agency to confiscate all of Mr. Bhandari's assets worth crores of rupees
Reimagining automation education for Indias industrial growth
Jeevan Reddys criticism of Telangana CM unwarranted: TPCC president
Congress gave B-Form to Jeevan Reddy 14 times, says Mahesh Kumar Goud
Release includes motion dataset, foundation model, and streaming architecture designed to align speech, gesture, and expression in live conversation
Watch: Whats really happening inside the Aam Aadmi Party?
Whats going on between Aam Aadmi Party and its leader Raghav Chadha? Amid growing speculation, questions are being raised about his role within the party and the larger political context. We break down the developments, whats known so far, and what it could mean going forward. To discuss this, we are joined by Sayantan Ghosh, author of The Aam Aadmi Party: The Untold Story of a Political Uprising and Its Undoing.
MoPNG Sustains LPG Supply Amid Global Energy Crisis; Over 18 Crore Cylinders Delivered
Agoda Opens New Office at One Bangkok, Enhancing Its Technology Hub in Thailand
Rapidise: Powering Indias Next-Generation Electronics Manufacturing Revolution
RoboSense Announced Q1 2026 LiDAR Sales, Robotics Segment Grows 1,458.8% YoY to Over 185,500 Units
Visa Opens the Door to AI-Driven Shopping for Businesses Worldwide
CBME China 2026 Spotlighting the Latest Trends in Baby and Kids Products
Regime change in Bengal inevitable, Trinamools repository of sins full: Modi
PM Narendra Modi spoke about the States economic decadence and said, Bengals contribution in national GDP has slid to mere five per cent from 12 per cent earlier.
In Chettinad, the holiday comes with homework
At the Kalai festival of Art and Architecture, curated by The Lotus Palace, historic mansions are turning into spaces for learning, drawing travellers seeking a deeper engagement with heritage, design and culture
Watch: Dramatic video shows Californiacarchase ending in violent crash
Police resort to lathi charge after clash between BJP and Congress cadres at Thirukkanur polling
NDA not a factor in this election: Shashi Tharoor
T.N. election: AIADMKs promise of crop loan waiver raises questions of feasibility
Watch: Lebanon under fire: What the ceasefire missed | Explained
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten the global economy. Is this a ceasefireor the start of something bigger?
I used to come with Zubeen, now waiting for justice, says Zubeen Gargs wife Garima
Why the IranU.S. ceasefire is on a shaky ground | Explained
The are serious differences between the American and Iranian versions of the ceasefire agreement
Babbar Khalsa International terror module unearthed in Punjab
Five hand grenades, two detonators and and improvised explosive device (IED) material was recovered from them
A respite: On the two week U.S. Iran ceasefire
After weeks of escalation, Donald Trump agrees to a ceasefire with Iran following threats, strikes, and global economic fallout. With Benjamin Netanyahu involved and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rising, did the U.S. miscalculate? Irans response reshaped the conflict. Heres what the truce means and what comes next.
Woman unaware of husbands death lives with body for a week at Banakal in Chikkamagaluru
Neighbours alerted the son of the couple
First-time voters praise smooth voting experience in Palakkad district
Irans nuclear agency chief says its right to enrich uranium is necessary for U.S. talks
The U.S and Iran are due to meet in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, for talks this weekend
Red corner notices issued against Mangaluru gang rape accused and murder accused
Indias first quantum computing test beds to be set up in Amaravati
Indias first quantum computing testing beds, built locally, will be dedicated to the nation on April 14, 2026, officials said
Title Swatantryaveer not conferred by government on Savarkar, grandnephew tells court
The defamation complaint alleges that Mr. Gandhi made statements against Savarkar on multiple occasions, including a speech on March 5, 2023, at the Overseas Congress event in the United Kingdom.
Kerala elections: LDF poised to retain power, says Binoy Viswam
Binoy Viswam alleged that key pillars such as democracy, secularism and national sovereignty are being compromised, and claimed that such concerns are shaping voter sentiment
Sri Krishna Sweets trademark dispute: Madras High Court refuses to summon Deputy Registrar
Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy says, no useful purpose would be served in summoning the Deputy Registrar of Trademarks to tender evidence regarding a mark registered in 1988
NPS Swasthya is an initiative intended to provide healthcare funding along with retirement planning. Currently, 10% of the countryspopulation is in the senior citizen category, and this demographic is expected to climb to over 20% by the year 2045-50
Affordable study abroad: Comparing Canada, Texas, and New York
Amazon is stopping support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier
Users across social media platforms reacted with anger and disappointment, while others resolved to jailbreak their devices or use it to pirate books instead
Hyrox, the global fitness race, draws 8,000 athletes to Bengaluru
Blending endurance and strength, Hyrox is taking over Indias gyms, reshaping how participants train, compete and socialise. Despite steep entry fees, coaching costs and specialised prep, why is this challenging sport so popular?
Pakistan PM forms crisis team to deal with effects of West Asia conflict on economy
Pakistans National Coordination and Management Council is responsible for the management and operationalisation of financial, economic, and trade-related policy measures
Pre-monsoon rains offer temporary reprieve from forest fires across south Karnataka
BRT Tiger reserve in Chamarajanagar district has been witnessing sporadic incidents of fire this year, given scanty rain in the region
Strait of Hormuz disruption continues, fueling oil market uncertainty
PM Modi urges voters to oust nirmam TMC government from Bengal; promises six guarantees if BJP wins
PM Modi promised that a BJP government in the State will replace the TMC's reign of 'Bhoy' (fear) with that of 'Bharosa' (trust), while all public servants will be made accountable to the people
Mysuru police took the accused to the Institute for Speech and Hearing in Mysuru, and interrogated with the assistance of sign language interpreters; the victim and the accused in the case were speech-and-hearing impaired
Meanwhile, Congress leader Vijay Waddettiwar announced that the party had decided to withdraw its candidate from Baramati bypolls
Kerala Assembly elections: Shashi Tharoor says high voter turnout augurs well for Congress-led UDF
Tharoor said high participation suggests people are voting for change, which he said could only come through the replacement of LDF government with a UDF administration after 10 years in power
Auqib Nabi: There will be expectations, but I am focusing on my work
Representing Capitals in his maidenIPL,Nabi, who was the toast of the 2025-26 domestic season as J & K won theRanjifor the first time, will test himself in the worlds biggest T20 league after he was roped in by the franchise for 8.4crore; the medium-pacer fromBaramullaopens up on the challenge ahead and the domestic season just gone by
Champions League: PSG beats Liverpool, Barcelona loses to Atletico in quarterfinal 1st leg
Atletico Madrids victory in the first leg gave coach Diego Simeone his first-ever win at Camp Nou since his stint with the club began 15 years ago
Donkarayi power house to go through second capital overhaul in 13 years
This unit was commissioned in 1983 and the last time a refit happened was in 2012
Puducherry Assembly election: Voter turnout at 37.06% as of 11 a.m.
As many as 9.50 lakh electors, spread across the four regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam, are expected to participate as polling advances during the day
Woman's body found stuffed inside bed box in outer Delhi; three arrested
The deceased was later identified as a resident of Mangolpuri.
Israels deadly strikes in Lebanon spark outrage, condemnation from rights bodies
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it was outraged by the devastating death and destruction in densely populated areas across Lebanon
Startup Policy Forum Partners With Fintech Premier League for Its 2nd Edition
Partnership announced at Fintech Baithak, SPFs flagship closed-door policy engagement bringing together founders and senior government stakeholders
Godrej Properties Launches Neighbours With Nature, Anchored in Gurgaon Bundh Restoration
HYDRAA demolishes two-storey structure encroaching road in Hyderabads Bansilalpet
The encroachment began as a small shop on the ground floor with a residence above but expanded soon after
Tejas Networks wins the Golden Peacock Innovative Product/Service Award 2026
Rocket 1.0 Solves What Vibe Coding Left Out: What to Build and What Comes After Launch
The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 51
India enters final in Archery World Cup stage 1
The team beat Denmark and Turkey to set up a summit clast with USA
Philippines unveils new coast guard command in disputed South China Sea
The headquarters of a newly established coast guard district, formerly overseen from neighbouring Palawan, will cover an area of about 68,000 square kilometres
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre proposes sterilisation of select wildlife species
The Minister said that this measure is only a proposal, and that there should be a larger public debate on the issue
Flip-flop on COP: Congress's dig at government on withdrawing bid to host COP33
It also calls into question the Modi government's true commitment to take on more ambitious carbon mitigation goals in the short and medium term, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says
Formulate model SOP for trekking safety in Karnataka: Minister Eshwar Khandre tells officials
The Minister has suggested that nature guides be equipped with wireless communication sets, and they should be held accountable for safety and co-ordination of trekking groups under their supervision
Watch: Visited Maa Kamakhya, prayed for development of Assams people: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
IPL: Franchise cricket is evolving, be careful what you wish for
If the ICC does not lay down the rules soon, restricting the number of leagues a player might participate in, or indeed the number of franchises one owner might buy, the clash with franchise cricket (which is technically domestic) might become difficult to handle
Robot Nila welcomes voters at polling booth in Puducherry
Karnataka bypolls at 9 am: 9% polling in Davanagere South, 11.87% in Bagalkot
The polls were necessitated in Bagalkot and Davanagere South by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H.Y. Meti and Shamanur Shivashankarappa respectively
An increase in colleges, students but not enough teachers
Indias higher educational system must shift its focus from institutional expansion to ensuring equity and quality education
How do benefits of doing yoga in the morning differ from that in the evening
Participants who practised yoga in the morning reported a greater reduction in sleep disturbances and a shift towards morningness a preference for early-day activity aligned with natural biological rhythms
