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ED conducts raids at residences of senior cop, businessman in Kolkata over money laundering

The Enforcement Directorate is searching locations linked to Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and businessman Joy Kamdar in the Sona Pappu case under the PMLA

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 10:27 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Bold and loyal', Trump praises Israel as 'great ally' of U.S.

In a significant show of diplomatic support, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a robust endorsement of Israel, characterising the nation as a premier strategic partner during periods of heightened regional instability

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 10:17 am

Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches review: Noah asks the tough questions, but makes you laugh anyway

Who will you be when history calls? In his latest Netflix special Joy in the Trenches, Trevor Noah finds laughter in war, loss, and the messy business of being human.

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 9:55 am

Uttar Pradesh implements advanced unified command system under Jal Jeevan Mission

The system, managed through the Unified Command and Control System (UCCS), will enable real-time monitoring and control of water supply systems, covering parameters related to water quality, distribution efficiency, and asset performance across rural areas.

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 9:45 am

Vice-President embarks on two-day visit to Sri Lanka

This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian Vice-President to Sri Lanka, his office said

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 9:43 am

Modi Apologises, Opposition Slammed: The Night the Womens Reservation Bill Died in Lok Sabha

Gangtok, April 18 : In a rare and emotionally charged address to the nation on The post Modi Apologises, Opposition Slammed: The Night the Womens Reservation Bill Died in Lok Sabha appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 19 Apr 2026 9:00 am

At least 14 passengers injured after a private bus overturns in Anakapalli

Preliminary reports suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, possibly due to drowsiness, leading to the accident

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 8:58 am

APTF members stage protest in Ongole demanding to resolve teachers issues

The Coalition government has failed to fulfil the promises made during the elections to take steps to resolve the long pending issues of employees and teachers even after two years of coming to power

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 7:56 am

Residents want creation of separate Arani district for better civic amenities

They say the creation of Arani district will attract government funds for infrastructure facilities

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 7:50 am

Daylight bank heist in Singrauli: One accused held; M.P. police launch manhunt in four States

According to the police, the accused was detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from an express train near Aurangabads Nabinagar station when he was found in suspicious condition and was arrested after questioning

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 7:17 am

TCS Nashik case: Door locked, Nidas neighbours say they barely saw the family

Nida Khan is named in one of the nine FIRs. In the FIR registered at Deolali Camp police station, she has been accused of speaking ill about Hinduism

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 7:07 am

This is the month for assessing candidates;meet three heavyweights

Here are three candidates for Autism Acceptance Month. In fact, everyone on the spectrum is qualified to represent the month. But sadly, this twisted world sits up and takes notice only when extraordinary achievements are on the horizon; and Rupak Rajendra Munje, Ashwath Radha Mohan and M. Ramanathan are doing things that are anything but ordinary

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:51 am

Construction on Trumps White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. Appeals Court says

A U.S. appeals court is allowing construction to continue on President Donald Trumps $400 million ballroom

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:49 am

Trump vs Pope | Two Americans, two paths

The 70-year-old pontiff, leader of 1.4 billion Catholics, has spoken out against the American President over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, saying that in a world being ravaged by a handful of tyrants, peace is everyones responsibility

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:03 am

In a first, migratory honey bees get warm womb to stay back in winters in Kashmir

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM),Pulwama, has been working on climate resilient honeybees to allow beekeepers to avoid having to transfer them to the plains to survive the winter

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 6:00 am

Mass shooting in Kyiv leaves 6 dead before police kill gunman

The mass shooting unheard of in wartime Kyiv took place in a busy central district of the city

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 5:56 am

Census portal shows Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh town; issue fixed, say officials

A resident of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh flagged the issue after the map for self-enumeration for the Census 2027 showed the name of a Chinese town beyond the LAC for his hometown

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 5:29 am

MP Rashids party moves bail application to attend ailing father in Srinagar; NCs Farooq Abdullah demands release

Mr. Rashids father Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, according to the family, has been put on a ventilator

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 5:25 am

Dream moment to play in World Championship, says R. Vaishali after Chess Candidates title

Reflecting on the Candidates closing stages, Vaishali described the event as intensely competitive

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:46 am

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:30 am

What led to the Noida workers protest?

What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has the U.P. government responded? What steps has the government taken to address workers concerns?

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 2:46 am

DMK and Congress derailed our effort, but we will continue to fight for women, says PM Modi

Modi campaigns for NDA candidates in Coimbatore

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 2:21 am

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Long-pending demand of Chengalpattu constituency residents for better infrastructure remain unfulfilled

With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:51 am

Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away

Punj had a long career in public life in politics and policy circles, and in the media

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:45 am

Will tackle drug abuse, ensure pattas for long-time residents, says Porkodi Armstrong

AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:04 am

Justice is served in Sattankulam

The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions judge corrected, activists and the victims kin tell C. Palanivel Rajan

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:00 am

Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG

Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:56 am

Why was 2023 womens reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PMs address

Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:32 am

Now, sari optional

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:00 am

India calls in Iranian envoy, conveys deep concern after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:40 pm

T.N. Assembly election: flames of DMKs black flag protest burnt down BJPs saffron flag, asserts Stalin

He says the BJPs criticism that the DMK is stalling the passage of the Women Reservation Bill will not hold water since the Bill was adopted during 2023 with the support of the Dravidian major

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:29 pm

Siddhartha Academy students bagged 1,936 job offers in 2025-26 academic year, says V-C

Students of core branches have bagged the packages ranging between 9 LPA to 14.5 LPA, says Venkateswara Rao

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

153 stolen mobile phones returned to owners in Bapatla

The distribution marked the fourth phase of a special mobile recovery drive conducted at the district police headquarters

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

Tiruvallur District: Rapid Growth, Basic Infrastructure Still Lagging

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:19 pm

New library at Alliance

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:13 pm

New taluk, hospital upgrade, bus services prominent demands in Senthamangalam

Home to the famous Kolli Hills, Senthamangalamconstituency is considered an AIADMK stronghold, but the incumbent is from DMK; also in the fray are TVK and NTK candidates, who believe the people are ready for a change

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:10 pm

Scientific temper essential to protect environment, says former Supreme Court judge

Abhay S. Oka was delivering a lecture on Environment- Rights or duties under the Constitution of India hosted by Rakesh Law Foundation

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:56 pm

Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:51 pm

Two killed in ambush on Manipur highway

Police say suspected extremists fired at convoy in Ukhrul; two Tangkhul Naga men die in attack; Naga organisation blames Kuki armed groups; CM says govt. ready to hand over probe to NIA

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:40 pm

School student innovators showcase business projects at IISc

Over 90 student teams from classes 7 to 10, across Indiaparticipated, with 32 finalists presenting their venture ideas at the finale.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:32 pm

Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to womens reservation: PM Modi

In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

Israel military says suspected militant killed in West Bank

Earlier today, a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated, the military said, using the biblical term for the West Bank.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:28 pm

Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'

Israel and Turkiye have been trading nearly-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Despite development measures, gaps in basic civic infra unresolved in Alandur constituency

Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the government has improved civic infrastructure

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Hyderabad theatre icon Babban Khan passes away

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:01 pm

On the draw April 18, 2026

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:58 pm

Food safety drive targets juice shops, bottled water sales

The initiative comes amid a surge in demand for packaged drinking water and fruit juices during the summer months

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:56 pm

Opposition unity, neither automatic nor obvious, sinks Constitutional Amendment Bill

Till last week of March, government interlocutors faced no outright opposition to proposed legislation on seat expansion, delimitation to expedite implementation of womens reservation.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:53 pm

Allahabad High Court defers order on plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi

A person suspected of an offence is entitled to be heard before a decision is taken in criminal revision proceedings, says the High Court

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:47 pm