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Assam sees record voter turnout of over 85%

Officials said voting was largely peaceful, despite reports of violence in a few constituencies, including Khowang and Tamulpur, and allegations of proxy voting at a booth in the Guwahati Central constituency

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 11:03 pm

Advocate assaulted by bike-borne men

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:59 pm

High enthusiasm, long queues mark polling as Puducherry shatters record

There were no major complaints pertaining to polling process; however, there were allegations of voter inducement and reports of minor scuffles from two constituencies during the early hours of polling.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:50 pm

Retired personnel, families protest as government notifies CAPF law

The protesters stated that certain provisions of the Bill undermine the rights and service conditions of the forces that have served for decades as the first line of defence

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:45 pm

Record voter turnout in Assam, Puducherry; high polling rates in Kerala too

Bypolls held in four seats in Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura; rival parties in all States claim high turnout is in their favour; incumbents seek hattricks in Kerala, Assam, while opponents say voters want change

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:45 pm

A.P. emerging as hub for tourism investments, says Minister

Participating in the 21st Hotel Investment Conference South Asia in Mumbai, Kandula Durgesh holds discussions with leading organisations on strengthening coastal tourism, developing spiritual tourism circuits, and ensuring balanced tourism growth across all regions of the State

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:43 pm

What does the Jan Vishwas Bill do? | Explained

What does the Jan Vishwas Bill propose? Which offences are being decriminalised? Why remove jail terms for minor lapses? How does the Bill ensure proportionality? How will penalties be structured?

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:43 pm

Guidelines issued for preparation of annadhanam to be served for devotees during Chithirai festival

Prasadam, sherbat, water, buttermilk and other drinks distributed to devotees should not contain any additives or non-permitted colours; Plastic bowls, tumblers and bags which have been banned should not be used, says Collector in the statement

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:41 pm

Clamour for better prices persists in agrarian heartland

Farmers organisations demand legal guarantee for MSP and the implementation of the M.S. Swaminathan Commissions recommendations in full

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:40 pm

In first quarter, BTP issues 9,794 challans for drunk driving, rewrites records

Strict Driving License suspension policy to take off: BTP

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:29 pm

Life convict scores 80.1% in II PU exam, wins praise

27-year-old Ashok Kumar is serving sentence in a murder case

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:25 pm

Family of slain children in Manipur demands perpetrators be arrested and punished

The attack has heightened tensions in Manipur, even as the new government strives to restore normalcy after the May 2023 ethnic clashes between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, the State government says

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:21 pm

Organs from 35-year-old brain-dead woman in Kerala to save multiple lives

IT professionals six organs, including her heart, liver, and kidneys, were harvested, with the heart destined for a 14-year-old girl in Malappuram.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:18 pm

Congress to hold CWC meet on April 10 to discuss women's quota law amendments, delimitation, West Asia crisis

Top leaders of Congress will deliberate on the government's move to amend the women's reservation law, proposed delimitation exercise and the West Asia conflict issue, among other important matters, they said.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:14 pm

Immersive design through the lens of ecological regeneration

An installation at the Science Gallery Bengaluru is inspired by the vulnerability of coral reefs

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:11 pm

Modi, Mamata spar over fish as Bengal poll campaign heats up

PM Narendra Modi says West Bengal lags behind in fish production but can become a hub of pisciculture and seafood; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee his back saying the BJP does not allow people to eat fish and has deleted 90 lakh names from the electoral roll to grab power in Bengal

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 10:01 pm

Police using Sahyog Portal rules to order removal of content: Kunal Kamra

The counsel informed the Bench that while the present petition was pending, the Central Government had introduced further amendments to the Rules. He added that the Union of India had not filed its reply to the petition despite being served notice several months ago.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:59 pm

Of 90 lakh voters excluded by SIR in West Bengal, 63% are Hindus, 34% are Muslims

As Muslims make up only 27% of the States population, their 34% deletion rate under the SIR is significant; high rate of Hindu deletions seen in Matua-dominated border constituencies

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:41 pm

Reimagining progress: Virat Kohli and Johnnie Walker Luxe Blended Water redefine Keep Walking

In a world obsessed with arrival, a high-energy campaign spotlighting a new definition of progress - the courage to keep evolving

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:40 pm

A.P. govt. plans curbs on social media use by children

Age-based access system, particularly for users in 1316 group, to limit exposure to harmful or inappropriate content under consideration; framework should draw from global best practices, says IT Minister Lokesh

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:40 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thiruvananthapuram district witnesses an average voter turnout of 76.98%

The Nemom Assembly constituency, which witnessed one of the most unpredictable electoral battles this year, had one of the highest voting percentage in the district with 80.62%, followed by 80.72% in Kattakada. Bucking the usual trend, some of the rural constituencies had lesser polling compared to the urban constituencies.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:33 pm

Except a few glitches, polling smooth in Bagalkot

As much as 68.74% voting was recorded at the end of the day in the constituency

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:32 pm

Kunal Kamra launches legal challenge to Sahyog Portal rules at Bombay High Court

The counsel informed the Bench that while the present petition was pending, the Central Government had introduced further amendments to the Rules. He added that the Union of India had not filed its reply to the petition despite being served notice several months ago.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:27 pm

Botcha denies Atchannaidus allegations on YSRs death

The Agriculture Minister has crossed all limits for political gain and to divert public attention from MAVIGUN proposal, says the YSRCP leader

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Idukki witnesses heavy voter turnout

The polling was recorded at 77.02% as of 6 p.m. on Thursday in the district

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:23 pm

Chief Minister to attend Congress Working Committee meeting on April 10

He is also expected to discuss the political situation and LPG crisis in Karnataka at the meeting.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:22 pm

Byelections: Polling percentage drops, but voting passes off peacefully in Davangere South, Bagalkot

According to the preliminary data before reconciliation provided by the poll authorities, Bagalkot recorded a polling percentage of 68.73% and Davangere South recorded 68.55%

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:20 pm

IPL 2026 preview RR vs RCB | Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru face off in a battle royale

In Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR boasts the most explosive opening duo in the league this season. RCBs Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar have looked good

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Audio-enabled VVPAT system sought for visually impaired voters

Lack of assistive devices compromising secrecy of the ballot, says NGO

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 80.09% voter turnout in Palakkad district

The district had registered 78.37% and 77.85% polling in 2016 and 2021 respectively.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Brisk polling in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta districts

Kottayam records a polling percentage of 74.32%, up from 72.13% in 2021. In Pathanamthitta, the overall polling percentage stands at 70.55%, up from 69.64% in 2021

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:14 pm

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Kollam records 76.25% polling

The day began with a modest start as the district recorded a 16.04% turnout in the first couple of hours, but the momentum shifted rapidly as the morning progressed

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:11 pm

Minor fire reported at Terminal 1 of Mumbai international airport; no injuries

The minor fire was reported at Terminal 1 due to a short circuit at 18:10 p.m. The fire was immediately bought under control by the emergency response teams within minutes. Airport operations remain unaffected, said CSMIA spokesperson.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:09 pm

Karnataka High Court halts all construction activity at Chamundeshwari Temple premises; pulls up Mysuru Deputy Commissioner for defying its earlier orders

Justice Sachin Shankar Magadum passed the interim order on a writ petition filed in 2024 by Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, who is a legal descendant of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:02 pm

Karnataka includes root canal treatment under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme

A Government Order issued on April 8 provides for the addition of specific procedure codes for root canal treatment under the Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty of the scheme.

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 9:01 pm

Watch: Sabarimala women entry case: What happened in the Supreme Court?

The Sabarimala case is back in the Supreme Court, and this time, the debate has taken a sharp turn. During Wednesdays hearing, the Centre told the court that some of its most progressive judgments may actually be not good law. And at the heart of this argument lies one question: how much power should courts really have over religion? What were the three arguments posed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta? What is the Sabarimala women entry case all about?

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:57 pm

Combating disability-borne dependence

Institutionalised commitment and funding, coupled with infrastructure and technological aids, can potentially offer a better guarantee for achieving the goal of greater accessibility

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:56 pm

Trump says U.S. military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

In the meantime our great Military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK, says U.S. President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:52 pm

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate countrys first quantum computing testing beds in Amaravati on April 14

The two Quantum Reference Facilities being developed under the State governments Amaravati Quantum Valley programme are coming up at SRM University in Amaravati and Medha Towers in Gannavaram

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:52 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: High turnout fuels tight contest in Thrissur

Polling touches 77.06%, up 3.37 points from 2021; all 13 seats see intense multi-cornered fight

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:50 pm

Download driving licenses and vehicle registration certificates via the mParivahan app starting April 11

Over 33,000 temporary registrations issued via VAHAN since March 23, with dealer onboarding and financial integrations streamlining processes, decentralising services and advancing digital governance in transport services

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:45 pm

News from the world of Education: April 9, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:40 pm

Mysuru shines in II PU results; district records pass percentage of 84.80%

D.S. Dhanvee of Sadvidya Semi-Residential PU College emerged as the Science topper, scoring 597 out of 600 marks

The Hindu 9 Apr 2026 8:39 pm