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Blinken underscores ironclad support for the Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the U.S. is obligated under a 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty to defend the Philippines if Filipino forces, ships or aircraft come under an armed attack anywhere in the South China Sea

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 5:02 pm

Consumer forum orders private scan centre in Chennai to pay 1 lakh to customer for deficiency in services

The complainant said that he had gone for an MRI scan following an injury, but had become trapped in the machine due to a malfunction, and had since suffered seizures

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 5:02 pm

Fahadh Faasil teams up with Baahubali makers for Oxygen and Dont Trouble The Trouble

Oxygen and Dont Trouble The Trouble are directed by debutants Siddhartha Nadella and Shashank Yeleti, respectively

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 5:01 pm

Alessandro Nivola boards cast of Pedro Almodovars The Room Next Door

Nivola joins Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton and John Turturro in the project, which will be Almodovar's first English film

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 5:01 pm

Daily Quiz | On March 19 events

From the start of the Bush governments war onIraq to the release of Bob Dylans debut album, March 19 is marked by instances of historical significance. Take this quiz to find out more

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 5:00 pm

T.N. Congress Committee welcomes Supreme Court verdict on full disclosure of electoral bonds

TNCC president K. Selvaperunthagai asked why PM Modis government was being evasive and not providing information related to electoral bonds

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:55 pm

Palm Royale interview: Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb on working with and being starstruck by Carol Burnett

In an interview with The Hindu, Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb talk about what make their latest Apple TV original so unique: Carol Burnett.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:49 pm

Supreme Court allows Sharad Pawar s NCP faction to use man blowing turha symbol for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

Supreme Court further directed the Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP to issue a public notice saying NCPs clock symbol is sub-judice and its use is subject to adjudication.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:45 pm

Rupee declines 12 paise to close at 83.02 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 82.94 and touched the intra-day low of 83.05 and a high of 82.93.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:29 pm

Kerala High Court directs CUK to act on suspended assistant professors appeal in two weeks

In response to petition filed by Efthikar Ahamed seeking annulment of his suspension, the court pointed out the need for prompt decision on the matter

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:22 pm

Meta to monitor, rate AI generated content, ads across platforms during elections

The U.S. based social media giant announced measures for the upcoming 18th General Elections starting April 19

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:22 pm

BJP leader warns Paras and Kushwaha against joining anti-NDA coalition

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha rejected the charge of Pashupati Kumar Paras that ceding his Hajipur seat to estranged nephew Chirag Paswan was tantamount to disrespect on part of BJP

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:10 pm

Why does the Election Commission need seven phases to conduct general elections? | In Focus podcast

In this episode, MG Devasahayam joins us to discuss why India employs multi-phase polling, how it compares to other countries, and its pros and cons.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:04 pm

Lok Sabha polls | VCKs Thirumavalavan, Ravikumar to contest on Pot symbol from Chidambaram, Villupuram

In 2019, Mr. Thirumavalavan had contested on the Pot symbol and won narrowly, while Mr. Ravikumar had contested on the DMKs Rising Sun symbol and won with a huge margin

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 4:01 pm

Lok Sabha polls | Thiruvananthapuram district to have 127 squads to enforce model code of conduct

42 static surveillance teams, 42 flying squads, 15 anti-defacement squads, 14 video surveillance teams will function on the ground, says District Collector Geromic George

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:58 pm

Benedict Wong and Liam Cunningham on Netflixs 3 Body Problem

Ahead of the release of Netflixs 3 Body Problem, actors Benedict Wong and Liam Cunningham talk about getting into their respective roles for the live-action adaptation of the acclaimed Chinese novel

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:58 pm

CM Naveen Patnaik writes open letter to people; assures to make Odisha No. 1 State by 2036

In the letter written in Odia, CM Patnaik emphasised the importance of collective effort in shaping the future of Odisha.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:56 pm

Former Indian Ambassador to U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu joins BJP

Taranjit Singh Sandhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and party president J P Nadda for his political innings.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:42 pm

SC stays HC order setting aside election of Congress MLA in 2019 Odisha assembly polls

Mohammed Moquim's election in the Odisha Assembly polls of 2019 was challenged before the high court by Debashish Samantaray, the unsuccessful Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:40 pm

Snakes and Ladders: Karthik Subbaraj-backed Tamil series coming to Prime Video

The Tamil series is created Kamala Alchemis and Dhivakar Kamal, and it features Naveen Chandra, Muthu Kumar, Nandaa, Srinda, Manoj Bharathiraja, and Ramachandran

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:39 pm

Realtor tries to encroach Guntur Municipal Corporation lands in Andhra Pradesh

GMC Commissioner Keerthi Chekuri said the Corporation would take stringent action on the accused persons and would not allow them to encroach the lands.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:23 pm

Citadel: Honey Bunny first look: Varun Dhawan, Samantha are spies and lovers

The series, the India spin-off of the global series Citadel, is directed by Raj and DK

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 3:11 pm

SC to hear arguments on stay of CAA Rules on April 9

Petitioners have pressed for a statement by the Centre that there would not be any citizenship granted under the Citizenship Amendment Act till the next court hearing

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:58 pm

BJP MP candidates from Bengaluru lead protest over assault on shopkeeper in Nagarthpet allegedly for playing Hanuman Chalisa

In his complaint to Halasuru Gate Police on March 17, Mukesh did not mention that the row was over him playing Hanuman Chalisa during azaan. But, on March 18, he told mediapersons that the assault was a result of him playing Hanuman Chalisa

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:36 pm

Indian Premier League 2024 | Navjot Singh Sidhu set to be back to his first love commentary box

After a decade-long stint in the unforgiving world of politics, Sidhu and his 'Sidhuisms' will be back on air starting with the IPL, which precedes the T20 World Cup in June.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:27 pm

Sanjay Mukherjee appointed new DGP of West Bengal by ECI

Mr. Mukherjees appointment by the ECI comes a day after the West Bengal government appointed Vivek Sahay as the new DGP to replace Rajeev Kumar who was transferred.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:25 pm

Gang of three arrested from Gwalior for armed attempt to rob Bengaluru jewellery store

One of the accused, identified as Suraj, 30, said to be the prime accused in the case, succumbed to gunshot injuries in the neck

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:24 pm

Kochi-based social enterprise, Oorjja, launches financial calendar designed by differently-abled students

Oorjja, a social enterprise that works for the differently-abled, launches a financial year calendar

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:20 pm

BWSSB seeks CSR funds for innovative water projects in Bengaluru to combat water crisis

One of the major reasons for a severe fall in underground water table levels and drying up of borewells is waterless lakes, experts say

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 2:16 pm

Jimmy Kimmels new weed reality series High Hopesto debut on 4/20

The six-part series will follow the story of two brothers taking forward the oldest cannabis business in Hollywood

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:55 pm

Explosives recovered from parked tractor in Bellandur

The police suspect that it was used to break rocks or for quarry purposes

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:55 pm

MrBeasts Beast Games reality show to offer record-breaking $5 million prize

The renowned YouTuber known for his extravagant giveaways, is now venturing into the realm of reality TV with Beast Games, slated to air exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:29 pm

Madras High Court orders conduct of daily puja at sealed Droupadi Amman Temple in Villupuram district

The temple was sealed last year following a caste dispute; the court has said only a priest would be allowed to enter the temple; no devotees would be allowed, and any untoward incident must be reported to the court immediately

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:27 pm

Cricket Australia calls off Afghanistan T20 series over women's rights concerns

The teams were scheduled to play three T20 matches in the UAE in August but Cricket Australia said that after consultations with the Australian government it had decided to call off the series.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:24 pm

North Korea says Kim Jong-un supervised tests of rocket launchers targeting Seoul

The North has described some of these systems, including the 600mm multiple rocket launchers that were tested on March 18, as capable of delivering tactical nuclear warheads

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 1:01 pm

Deposit Savukku Medias revenue in court, Madras High Court directs YouTube LLC

The court passed the order following a civil suit filed by Lyca Productions; it also restrained Savukku Shankar from making further defamatory statements against the cinema production house

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:54 pm

1951-52 Lok Sabha polls | When EC invalidated women voters who enrolled as a mother, wife

Out of close to 80 million women voters in India for the first general elections, nearly 2.8 million eventually failed to disclose their proper names

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:52 pm

No voting arrangement for Manipurs displaced sheltered outside

Some 12,000 Kuki-Zomi people fled Manipurs ethnic violence to take refuge in Mizoram

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:48 pm

Lok Sabha polls | PM Modi leads roadshow in Palakkad in scorching summer heat

This is Narendra Modis second visit to Kerala within a week as part of BJPs Lok Sabha election campaign. He addressed a BJP rally in Pathanamthitta on March 15

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:45 pm

Kalli Paal-la Oru Tea: Neelam Socials anthology to release on YouTube on March 20

With music scored by Revaa, the anthology has segments directed by Abishaa, Sneha Belcin, Kanishka Chidambaram E, and Sivaranjani

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:36 pm

Delhi excise policy case: BRS' K. Kavitha withdraws plea challenging her arrest from Supreme Court

Ms. Kavitha, who was arrested by an ED team on March 15, is in ED's custodial interrogation for seven days till March 23

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:26 pm

Skull and Bones game review: A swashbuckling adventure set in the golden age of piracy

Skull and Boneseffectively functions as a looter shooter, albeit on the high seas, akin to Black Flag. The absence, however, of dramatic swashbuckling boarding sequences is lamentable.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:17 pm

C-CAMP and Indegene tie up to help early-stage life sciences startups

Will leverage C-CAMPs incubation programme to strengthen the life sciences innovation ecosystem in India and help bring new drugs and therapies to market faster

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:13 pm

Rust movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

Defense attorneys for Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed filed a request for a new trial and urged a judge to release the defendant from jail as deliberations proceed

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:12 pm

Jonathan Glazers The Zone of Interest Oscars speech faces collective condemnation, over 450 Jewish creatives sign open letter

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives, and professionals in Hollywood have united in denouncement of director Jonathan Glazers speech at the 96th Academy Awards

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:07 pm

Denied a ticket, NDA ally Pashupati Kumar Paras resigns from Union Cabinet

While resigning from the Union Cabinet, Mr. Paras said injustice has been done with my party

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 12:01 pm

Star Wars spin-off series The Acolyte locks premiere date

The Acolyte is a mystery-thriller that will take the audience into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:27 am

Bengalurus Ekatvam Holi Music Fest is about celebrating colours with the 12 classical notes

Held between March 22 and 25, it is open to all and will feature Carnatic and Hindustani classical music

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:27 am

Supreme Court issues notice to Ramdev in Patanjali advertising case

Supreme Court took exception to Patanjali Ayurved, its MD not filing a reply to notices on violating undertaking on advertising products

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:26 am

Jharkhand Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan given additional responsibilities of Telangana, Puducherry

Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan resigned as the Governor of Telangana on March 18

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:11 am

Schoolchildren at PM Modis Coimbatore road show | Inquiry begins into poll code violations

The Election Commission of India clearly prohibits the use of children in any political campaign; officials said the violations would be probed and action initiated

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:06 am

Edappadi Palaniswami to launch his election campaign in Tiruchi on March 24

Mr. Palaniswami will cover districts in central and south Tamil Nadu, and will wrap up the first phase of his campaign on March 31, after campaigning in Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Edappadi Palaniswami to launch election campaign in Tiruchi on March 24

Mr. Palaniswami will cover districts in central and south Tamil Nadu, and will wrap up the first phase of his campaign on March 31, after campaigning in Chidambaram, Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 11:00 am

Top U.S. Senator expresses concern over notification of CAA rules

Making matters worse is the fact that the controversialCAA is being pushed during the holy month of Ramzan, said Senator Ben Cardin, chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:53 am

Top news developments in Karnataka on March 19, 2024

Here are the key news developments to watch out for from Karnataka today

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:53 am

Staff Selection Commission withdraws result for Manipur recruitment days after announcing it

Govt. says the withdrawn result had incomplete data; withdrawal comes after outrage over claims of unfair merit list

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:46 am

Four Naxalites killed in encounter with Police in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

An AK-47 gun, a carbine, two country-made pistols, Naxal literature and other items were also recovered, the official said.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:45 am

Star wars in Sri Lanka as astrologers squabble over best date for celebrating Sinhala, Tamil New Year

The 42-member group of astrologers employed by Sri Lankas Cultural Affairs Ministry said they were split for the first time on deciding the best date for New Year celebrations.

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:30 am

Understanding dialysis outcome patterns in India through a nationwide study

Findings from a nationwide private haemodialysis network show that there is a variation in the survival of patients receiving haemodialysis in India depending on various factors, and stress on the need to standardise dialysis care across centres

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:30 am

Defensive Ukraine digs in for an extended war with Russia after failed counteroffensive

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Kyivs troops were in an ongoing process of building around 2,000 kilometre of defensive lines

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:26 am

Make masala chai with Chef Kunal Kapur

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:22 am

Rupee declines 5 paise to 82.95 against U.S. dollar on firm crude prices

The local currency moved in a tight range of 82.93 to 82.95 to a dollar in early deals

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:07 am

Vijayapura-based BLDE team gets patent for artificial leg

The Intellectual property certificate was issued to a team of two doctors and an engineer

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 10:06 am

India ranks third worst air quality among 134 countries, Delhi tops most polluted city again

New Delhi, 19 March : Delhi worlds most polluted capital city again, India has third worst air quality out of 134 countries according to report. According to the World Air The post India ranks third worst air quality among 134 countries, Delhi tops most polluted city again appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 19 Mar 2024 9:19 am

BJP leader Ramesh Katti denies rumours of joining the Congress

Satish Jarkiholi says he is welcome to join, but the party will not approach him

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 9:02 am

Water woes of Bengaluru: Think long term, go beyond knee-jerk reactions, say experts

A recent BWSSB notification prohibits water use for washing vehicles, gardening fountains, constructions and such other activities. It threatens violators with fines. But for decades, lax enforcement of rules have had big players get away with massive misuse of the precious Cauvery water supplied to the city at great cost

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 9:00 am

16th edition of Bengaluru International Arts Festival to pay tribute to Kumar Gandharva

This yearsmusical events will take place from March 22 to 24 at the Chowdiah Memorial Hall and on March 30 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 9:00 am

Will BJP reciprocate NPPs Arunachal gesture in Meghalaya?

A day after Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma decided that his National Peoples Party (NPP) will not field any candidates in the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal Pradesh and instead support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominees, the question remains as to whether the saffron party will accept a quid pro quo and [] The post Will BJP reciprocate NPPs Arunachal gesture in Meghalaya? first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:07 am

BJP may clear candidates for Shillong, Tura today

The State BJP is expecting the list of Lok Sabha election candidates for Meghalaya to be released tomorrow. Maybe tomorrow, was the reply of State BJP spokesman Mariahom Kharkrang when Highland Post asked about the date when the partys list for Meghalaya would be out. There are five contenders for the BJP ticket for the [] The post BJP may clear candidates for Shillong, Tura today first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:06 am

Meghalaya a hotbed of illegal sugar export

Meghalaya has become a hotbed of illegal sugar export through the land custom stations located across the state along the Indo-Bangladesh border. This was a complaint lodged by a resident of Pynthorbah, Adelbert Sohtun to the Prime Ministers Office with allegations that the local MLA, superintendent of customs, police and the Border Security Force (BSF) [] The post Meghalaya a hotbed of illegal sugar export first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:05 am

Ampareen, Pala skip MP candidate debate

The Lok Sabha candidates of the NPP and Congress for the Shillong seat skipped the debate convened by Sankardev College here today. The symposium was organised for all candidates of the upcoming Lok Sabha election at the college. However, much to the chagrin of the debate organisers, the NPP candidate Ampareen Lyngdoh and sitting Congress [] The post Ampareen, Pala skip MP candidate debate first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:04 am

Top court to hear NESO plea on CAA today

The North East Students Organisation (NESO) today filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Rules of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 with an appeal to the court to issue a stay on implementation of the citizenship law. The CAA rules were notified by the Union government on March 11. The petition by NESO [] The post Top court to hear NESO plea on CAA today first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:03 am

Centres officials pat Meghalaya for digital transformation

Senior officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India have appreciated and expressed great satisfaction that Meghalaya being a small State could implement a very cutting-edge technology solution, which several other Indian states could not. They also said that the Meghalaya government has gained through the digital transformation wherein schemes [] The post Centres officials pat Meghalaya for digital transformation first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:02 am

Meghalaya CEO inspects strong room

The Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, BDR Tiwari, inspected the strong room where voting machines will be stored during the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Meghalaya goes to the polls on April 19 but the votes will only be counted on June 4 after the rest of the country has cast their vote. Tiwari inspected the [] The post Meghalaya CEO inspects strong room first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:01 am

Justice: Challenges in Indias Judiciary

In recent rulings, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed its role as a vigilant guardian of the Constitution, providing assurance to citizens. However, despite these strong judgments, significant challenges persist on the legal horizon. On March 5, 2024, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyaya, who served on the Calcutta High Court from 2018, tendered his resignation. He revealed his [] The post Justice: Challenges in Indias Judiciary first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 8:00 am

Attracting global players

The new electric vehicles (EV) manufacturing policy, announced by the Central government on March 15, will not only aim to attract global players to India but also stress domestic value addition. The EV policy marks another significant step towards accelerating the adoption of cutting-edge technology and fostering innovation in Indias automotive sector. The policy not [] The post Attracting global players first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 19 Mar 2024 7:59 am

Reddys get a lions share of the seat pie in YSRCP

Pattern conspicuous in Tirupati, Kadapa, Nellore and Nandyal districts

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 7:23 am

Ukrainians may seek a way out of the war during talks in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Volodymyr Zelenksy in Hiroshima last year on the sidelines of the G7 summit when Mr. Modi conveyed Indias clear support for dialogue and diplomacy

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 7:21 am

J&K polices SIAchargesheet two in narco-terror case

The chargesheet has been filed against Zaheed Ahmad Khoja and Zameer Ahmad Lone under various provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act

The Hindu 19 Mar 2024 7:12 am