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Dont agree with my husband on every issue: Usha Vance

Usha Vance said the 2028 presidential campaign was not a priority in her conversations with her husband, who was more focused on the mid-term elections due in November

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu-based political parties are nearly invisible this Assembly elections

Although three T.N.-based parties had actively campaigned in the Tamil-populated taluks of Devikulam and Peerumade in the local body elections, they couldnt win a single seat

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Devikulam, a former double-member constituency, has a unique history

Rosamma Punnoose, the first Pro-tem Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, was elected from the segment and administered the oath of office to all members of the first Assembly after the States formation. The constituency with a Tamil legacy has seen several Tamil leaders, including MGR, coming to campaign for elections

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Rebel challenges on both fronts shake Taliparamba

CPI(M)s P.K. Shyamala, wife of party State secretary M.V. Govindan, takes on rebel veteran T.K. Govindan, with UDF backing, in a contest that could reshape the constituencys political trajectory; entry of Congress rebel Koyyam Janardhanan adds spice to the contest

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:58 am

Suriname ex-President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who probed 1982 political killings, dies at 67

Santokhi took over a bankrupt Suriname from his predecessor, former dictator Desi Bouterse, and led the country to economic stability, partly supported by an International Monetary Fund program

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:57 am

Kerala elections: Triangular contest in Kasaragod as development issues take centre stage

Unlike most constituencies in Kerala that witness bipolar contests between UDF and LDF, Kasaragod presents a rare triangular dynamic where BJP consistently emerges as a strong contender, while LDFs vote share plays a decisive role in determining victory margins

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:57 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Rise in number of MLAs facing criminal cases

From 69 elected representatives who had declared the details of criminal cases registered against them in 2006, the total number of MLAs facing such cases has gone up to 92 in 2021

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:56 am

Kerala polls: After the K.M. Mani era, Pala faces its most open contest yet

While the incumbent MLA Mani C. Kappen of the UDF is confident of a repeat win, Jose K. Mani is banking on the heavy organisational depth of KC(M) to carry forward K.M. Manis success story in Pala. The BJP is vying to expand its base through Shone George by winning over Catholic votes

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:53 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF seeks to retain coastal bastion of Chirayinkeezhu even as UDF, NDA gear up to end streak

The Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency has consistently favoured the LDF since its formation in 2011; while the front eyes a fourth straight victory, UDFs Ramya Haridas and NDAs B.S. Anoop add intrigue to contest

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:52 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tensions in West Asia cast shadow on expat turnout

Observers suggest that a dip in expatriate voter participation may hit the United Democratic Front the hardest, given the fronts reliance on support from this segment of the electorate

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:52 am

Former Kathmandu CDO arrested for his role in crackdown of Nepals Gen Z protests

The arrests came after the newly-formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission in its first Cabinet meeting

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:52 am

End of armed Maoism in Chhattisgarh; Bastar development now priority: Deputy CM Sharma

Armed Maoists in the State have been completely eliminated, with a handful of remaining cadres expected to surrender soon, Vijay Sharma stated

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:44 am

DMK councillor murdered near Tiruchi

Police identified the deceased as Ranjith Kumar (38) of Chozhamadevi.

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:22 am

Donald Trump willing to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Wall Street Journal

In recent days, Mr. Trump and his aides assessed that a mission to pry open the chokepoint would push the conflict beyond his timeline of four to six weeks, the Daily said in a report

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 9:19 am

West Asia war hits Kashmir carpet exports as global exhibitions in Denmark, China, UAE stand cancelled

According to official figures,around 80,000 locals are associated with the carpet manufacturing in Kashmir

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 8:55 am

Assembly Election LIVE: Over 500 candidates file nominations on first day of filing nominations in Tamil Nadu

The ECI issued the official notification for the April 23 Assembly election in Tamil Nadu, and first phase of polls in West Bengal yesterday

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 8:53 am

PM Modi to inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum, semiconductor plant in Gujarat on March 31

The prime minister will also unveil development and railway projects worth 6,000 crore in the State

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 8:52 am

Nepal Police Chief Breaks Down Over Officer Resignations, Prompts Standing Ovation Led by Home Minister

Kathmandu, March 31 : A routine policy discussion at the Nepal Police Headquarters took an The post Nepal Police Chief Breaks Down Over Officer Resignations, Prompts Standing Ovation Led by Home Minister appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 31 Mar 2026 8:29 am

Statues come alive as poll season warms up in U.P.

Multiple incidents involving statues of historical figures spark protestsand political mobilisation among caste groups in western Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2027 poll despite a ban on caste markers

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:58 am

Delhi heat: 1,002 MGD water supply, 1,221 tankers to beat summer heat

The number of fixed points where the tankers will supply water has also been increased from around 9,000 to 13,000

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:52 am

Excise policy: ED moves Delhi HC against Arvind Kejriwal's acquittal in summons cases

Probe agency accuses ex-CM of intentionally disobeying summonsesand not attending probe into excise policy case; matter to be heard tomorrow

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:52 am

Kuwait says an oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

The corporation said the tanker, Al Salmi, was fully loaded at the time of the incident

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:32 am

T. K. Radha: from Kerala to Oppenheimer

Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman in STEM

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:24 am

CM Siddaramaiah kicks off bypoll campaign at Bagalkot terming Centre anti-people for not notifying tribunal verdict

Mr. Siddaramaiah said even when the BJP was in power in the State for four years, no compensation was given to farmers

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 7:22 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says Iranian attack sparks fire on fully loaded tanker at Dubai port; issues oil spill warning

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; Three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 6:53 am

J&K Assembly starts debate on 33 private members Bills, three fail to pass

J&Ks successive governments, including the present dispensation led by Omar Abdullah, have ensured protection of temples, mosques, gurdwaras and churches alike, said Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, while opposing the Bill of the BJP

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 5:41 am

BJP fields Harshad Parmar for Umreth bypoll in Gujarat

The bypoll has been necessitated following the death ofGovind Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72 after a brief illness. He had represented the Umreth seat in Anand distric

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 4:37 am

High Court denies relief to vendors, orders action against hawking at Nehru Place

A Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain passed the order on March 24, dismissing the petitions of two vendors who had sought protection from eviction from vending sites located opposite the Mansarovar Building in the Nehru Place commercial complex. The petitioners had alleged harassment by MCD officials and the police

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 4:37 am

Assembly conducted business for 15 hrs amid Opposition boycott: Speaker

No CAG report pending for the first time, and the Assembly has restored the financial scrutiny cycle, the Speaker said. Mr. Gupta also said that it is a matter of concern that the Opposition has displayed a completely negative approach during this session

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 4:07 am

1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers in Rajasthan get 1,000 each through DBT

The Chief Minister said the children aged three to six years were being provided hot milk five days a week at Anganwadi centres under the Amrit Aahar Yojana. These buildings are being renovated, and smartphones have been distributed to workers and women supervisors

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 3:58 am

JKPC chief Sajad Lone highlights official data mismatch on poor population in J&Ks regions, seeks one definition

Speaking in the J&K Assembly, Mr. Lone said official datacontradicted its own figures on how many poor families live in the two regions of Kashmir and Jammu and termed it as a structural flaw that is distorting fairness in employment and welfare distribution

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 3:48 am

ECI changing demography of Bengal by including voters from Bihar and U.P. in States electoral rolls claims TMC

The BJP wants to turn Bengal into Bihar, Uttar Pradesh by including voters from these states said Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Banerjee, who was campaigning in Purulia, returned to Kolkata to lodge a protest with the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 3:35 am

PACL case: ED facilitates restitution of 455 properties worth 15,582 crore to Justice Lodha Committee

During the current financial year, the agency has attached assets worth about 26,324 Crore, taking the total attachment in the case so far to 27,030 crore. They include properties located both in India and Australia

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:56 am

Transgender Amendment Bill gets President Murmus assent

A day after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill, around 140 lawyers and feminists wrote to Ms. Murmu, urging her not to grant assent to the Bill, pointing out constitutional violations in its provisions and procedural infirmities in the way it was passed

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:56 am

IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | Sai Sudharsan one of the hardest workers in the game: Titans batting coach Hayden

It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:27 am

Ensuring federalism within delimitation

Democracy is about fair voice, and not just raw numbers. Federal stability matters as much as electoral arithmetic

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:18 am

IPL 2026 | A clash of philosophies as Shreyas Kings host Gills Titans

While the Punjab outfit goes bang-bang from ball one, the Gujarat team brings a semblance of calm without compromising on the scoring rate

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:17 am

Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson

Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information, says spokesperson

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:17 am

Shielding choice from honour

Karnatakas anti-honour killing Bill protects and upholds the right to choose

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 2:01 am

Fitness, and tactics set to be in focus at women's hockey camp for WC preparations

The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:47 am

The continued pursuit of the perfect election

Upholding integrity in Indias elections is a shared challenge for voters, parties and officials

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:40 am

Tennis-Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture 'Sunshine Double'

The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory that extended his string of Masters 1000 matches without dropping a set to 17

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:37 am

A flame the state cannot guarantee

The West Asian war-driven LPG disruptions reveal weaknesses in Indias clean cooking system

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:33 am

JSW Sports signs U19 Women's T20 WC winning skipper Niki Prasad

Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill, leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title., says JSW Sports

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:24 am

Motorcycling-Bezzecchi wins USA Grand Prix to extend perfect start to season

Bezzecchi led all 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas where he crossed the line 2.036 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin. Pedro Acosta, who finished third in Saturday's sprint before a penalty dropped him to eighth, rounded out the podium

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:18 am

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports

De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor on March 29 after just seven games and 44 days in charge

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:17 am

Fee hike row: parents protest outside Delhi Education Dept.

They alleged coercive actions by a private school in south-west Delhi to recover unapproved increased fees

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:17 am

Switch to PNG within 3 months or risk losing LPG connection, says Maharashtra Minister

The statement came after the Minister attended a meeting with Union Ministers in the national capital to review measures for smooth LPG supply to domestic and commercial consumers

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:17 am

Cricket-South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

Victoria, heavy favourites to win the final, resumed on day five at Junction Oval on 102-5 chasing a victory target of 196 to take the inter-state title for the 33rd time

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 1:07 am

IPL 2026 | Bowlers on target as Royals knock over Super Kings

Once pacer Burger nailed Samson and Mhatre off successive deliveries, Rajasthan dictated terms; Archer and Jadeja chip in with two wickets each; Overtons knock the only bright spot; Suryavanshi makes it a walk in the park for Parags men

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:59 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Election officials plan halwa campaign to welcome first-time voters

Two hundred first-time voters in each district will be presented with complimentary halwa as part of the Vote sweetened Kerala

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:58 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi signals willingness to accept Satheesans challenge for a one-to-one debate on LDF governance

Kerala CMs Facebook post also lists his governments achievements. The Leader of the Opposition had repeatedly dared Mr. Vijayan to prove the LDFs case for a third consecutive term

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:55 am

No change in interest rates on small savings schemes

Deposits under Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme will attract an interest of 8.2%, while the rate on a three-year term deposit remains at 7.1%

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:50 am

T.N. Assembly election: Tamil Nadu needs to be saved from the DMK, says Vijay

The TVK president criticises the government for failing to provide safety and employment opportunities, and calls the ruling party am evil force

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:48 am

T.N. Assembly election: Seeman declares assets worth 3.74 crore in nomination for Karaikudi constituency

His wife Kayalvizhi also filed her nomination as the substitute candidate for him

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:47 am

T.N. Assembly election: DMK once allied with BJP to make Murasoli Maran Union Minister, says Edappadi K. Palaniswami

He alleges that since the DMK cannot point out any flaws in the AIADMKs governance, it is framing the Assembly election as a battle between Tamil Nadu and Delhi and branding the AIADMK as anti-minority due to its alliance with the BJP

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:38 am

CPI(M) names candidates for five constituencies

D. Latha replaces Nagai Mali in Kizhvelur, as he had completed two terms in the Assembly

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:38 am

Knight Regent tipped for Ardent Knight Plate

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:37 am

Going downhill: On the Iran war, U.S. strategy

A ground invasion of Iran will only make matters worse for the United States

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:23 am

Spirit of the law: On legislation by Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh on religious conversions

Any attempt to police faith will result in high-handedness

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:22 am

Through the noise, the resultsrang loud

A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marin who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:17 am

Barring one, entire top leadership of Maoists wiped out, Amit Shah tells Lok Sabha

In the past three years, 706 Maoists were killed, 2,218 were arrested, and over 4,800 cadres surrendered

The Hindu 31 Mar 2026 12:11 am

On scientific collaborations in BRICS

BRICS functions as a collaborative force aimed at establishing a multipolar world system. Cooperation in science, technology and innovation has been a key agenda for the grouping and has expanded over the years to include socially relevant areas such as energy, water, health and the environment

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 11:29 pm

The more things change in Iran, the more they remain the same

As war and uncertainty grip Iran, three books each from a different moment in the countrys history revisit the Shahs fall, the rise of the Islamic Republic, and the women-led uprising that challenged power in Tehran

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 11:28 pm

Museum being planned on life and work of H.D. Deve Gowda near his native village

The museum is being planned by a team of people led by H.N. Krishna, who were associated with him

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

India's April-February fiscal deficit at 80% of 2025/26 target

Net tax receipts at 21,50,000 rupees, up from 20,20,000 collected in the same period a year ago

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 10:58 pm

Congress slams attack on its candidate in Assam election

The convoy of Sunil Kumar Chhetri, the partys nominee from Naduar seat, was attacked by unidentified men around 3 p.m. when he was travelling for an election campaign; he fell during a scuffle and has been taken to a hospital for treatment

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 10:57 pm

Know your English | I whipped up some dessert for the evening

Dont take his replies too personally. I have heard he is a very dry texter

The Hindu 30 Mar 2026 10:57 pm