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Oscars 2026 LIVE: Winners, updates and full results from the 98th Academy Awards

Follow our live coverage of the 2026 Oscars as frontrunners 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' headline a tightly contested race, with winners, major upsets, and real-time updates from Hollywoods biggest awards ceremony

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 3:57 am

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: With five wins on the trot, Congress pins hopes on Paravur, CPI hopeful of wresting seat

The CPI, which won the seat in the maiden contest in 1957, emerged victorious the last time in 1996. Since then, it has been V.D. Satheesan all the way. This time, the Left party is fielding E.T. Taison against him

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 3:36 am

U.K. military bases given to U.S. to reduce impact of war on millions of Indians in Gulf, says U.K. Deputy High Commissioner

U.K. Foreign Secretary has been in touch to express the countrys solidarity with partners in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait many of whom have been targeted with Iranian strikes, which we strongly condemn, says Shalini Medepalli

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 3:26 am

LPG situation under control, do not panic: CM

The CM also appealed to citizens not to pay attention to rumours and to continue their daily routines as usual

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 3:26 am

Medvedev hands Alcaraz his first loss of the year, heads to Indian Wells final against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev handed top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year and advanced to the final at Indian Wells with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 2:16 am

Right-wing groups hold stir over death of youth in Uttam Nagar

Protesters seek CBI probe at event where divisive slogans were raised; have not received any complaint over inflammatory speeches, say police

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 1:46 am

Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights connecting West Asia from today

The two airlines will have their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, a release said

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 1:21 am

Jaishankar hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, says no blanket arrangement for Indian-flagged ships: report

Jaishankar said he was engaged in talks with Tehran and that talking has yielded some results.

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 1:21 am

Over 30 vehicles stranded amid snowfall in J&K's Kishtwar; rescue operation under way

The vehicles got stuck due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions at the high-altitude passes, disrupting traffic movement on the road connecting Kishtwar in Jammu with south Kashmir's Anantnag district

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:57 am

U.S. attitude to the Kurdish question reflects colonial mindset, says Nilufer Koc

Spokesperson of Kurdistan National Congress says the U.S. made the proposal about Kurdish fighters without broader consultation with the Kurds

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:48 am

DMK steps up seat-sharing discussions with allies

The talks between the DMK and the Left parties will resume on March 17; VCK leaders say at least 10 seats will justify the partys strength and convince the cadre

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:37 am

Two children killed in a blast caused by cylinder explosion in Navalur

The police said a caterer had illegally hoarded four commercial cylinders in his house and a gas leak in one of them led to the explosion

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:24 am

When storytelling comes alive through frames at International Photography Open Call showcase

The showcase saw a total of 80 print and digital photographs on display

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:21 am

T.N. Assembly election 2026: campaign window set at 38 days, same as in 2021

This period is crucial for parties contesting in alliances, as they will have to finalise seat-sharing numbers, identify constituencies, select candidates, file nominations, release manifestos, and draw up campaign itineraries

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:16 am

Here we go Kimi... victory!

Antonellis dominant win marks the culmination of years of preparation, development and Mercedes faith in him as Hamiltons successor; Mercedes looks extremely strong and early title predictions revolve around an intra-team battle between its drivers

The Hindu 16 Mar 2026 12:14 am

NUALS secures first place in moot court contest

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:56 pm

Another barrier: on the issue of period leave

Mandatory period leave sans parity in recruitment will hurt women

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:55 pm

Oil prices reflect geopolitical risks, not only supply

As tensions rise and oil volatility grows, importing nations will need adaptable energy and trade strategies

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:51 pm

Building Indias climate resilience with water at the core

Guided by the Belm indicators, India can set an example for the Global South by making water systems resilient

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:50 pm

Credit wars escalate as polls approach

Two parallel road inaugurations lay bare Keralas friction with the Centre

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:46 pm

On the right to die with dignity

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:46 pm

New FOB across railway track in Tiruvannamalai to be ready in April for public use

Officials of State Highways say that the new bridge will help commuters reach the railway station safely because at present, they have to cross the busy Chittoor - Cuddalore High Road

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:36 pm

Alumnus honoured for clearing UPSC examinations

Mr. Nishanth was a native of Timiri near Arcot town in Ranipet

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:26 pm

Model Code of Conduct kicks in as Puducherry heads to polls on April 9

The Chief Electoral Offcer urged political parties to abide by the MCC and extend their co-operation for conduct of free, fair, and peaceful election

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:26 pm

Iran says womens football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid

Captain Zahra Ghanbari, a striker and the national teams top goal scorer, has withdrawn her asylum application and will now head from Australia to Malaysia and from there fly back to Iran

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:56 pm

Pak terrorist killed near LoC in Baramulla, says Army

The Army says warlike stores including an AK rifle, pistols and large amounts of ammunition have been recovered and the operation continues

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:46 pm

Seven pilgrims from Tamil Nadu killed, seven others injured in road accident in Nepal

A total of 24 pilgrims fromPollachiandDevakottaitravelled to theManakamanaTemple inGorkhadistrict. The bodies are being taken to Kathmandu, from where they will be sent to Chennai, says a State government statement

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:36 pm

Lands or homes forcibly seized from terror-affected families will be liberated, returned: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha

He hands over appointment letters to 27 kin, says pending cases will be reopened to hold perpetrators accountable

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:36 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) announces candidates in 86 seats

In 75 seats, party will field its own candidates; in 11 seats, Independents will contest

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:26 pm

Parties welcome two-phase West Bengal polls; people will bring down TMC, says BJP

In 2021, the Assembly election in West Bengal was held in eight phases; in 2011 and 2016 there were six phases; the announcement for this years poll is a departure from the past

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:25 pm

Ahead of Id, NC seeks release of Kashmiris booked under UAPA for protesting Khamenei killing

National Conference describes protest rallies as mourning gatherings, noting that Khamenei was not just a head of state, but a revered religious leader to many Kashmiris; MLAs say L-G promised to review cases ahead of Id

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:19 pm

Hours before Rajya Sabha polling, AIMIM announces to vote for RJD candidate

NDA which is falling short of the 3 votes claiming to win all five seat whereas main opposition party RJD relying on five MLA of(AIMIM) and lone MLA of BSP.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:16 pm

Government response to West Asia conflict driven by supreme national interest: RSS

Stating that trade and commerce have to be done with people from across the globe, the RSS general secretary says the government is doing the right thing

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:15 pm

UPSCs new rule: Supreme Court nod must for delay in choosing State DGPs

Attorney General tells Supreme Court that there is no provision empowering the UPSC to condone such inordinate delay; States cannot appoint acting DGP as there is no such concept, says top court

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:48 pm

Diversify agriculture and encourage farmers to grow pulses, Supreme Court tells government

Besides a relook into policy and diversification of crops, the Supreme Court of India asks Centre to convene a meeting of stakeholders to look into various issues, including the absence of MSP for pulses

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:47 pm

CBI arrests recruiter linked to overseas cyber scam centres exploiting Indian nationals

The accused allegedly collected about $300-400 per head from jobseekers and facilitated their travel to Cambodia, where they were forced to carry out online frauds targeting victims in India

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:46 pm

Hotel in heart of Mangaluru uses firewood for cooking

Hotel Ayodhya also uses the residue of cashew nut shells as fuel to prepare sweets

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:36 pm

Hospitals canteens in Kochi struggling amid LPG crisis

Many fear that hospitals may soon be forced to scale back or even suspend certain operations if the situation persists

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:29 pm

Kings Gambit claims theC.N.WadiaGold Cup

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:21 pm

TDP issues show-cause notice to Eluru MP over drugs allegations

The party directs Putta Mahesh Kumar to submit explanation within five days and advises him to stay away from party activities pending review

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

LDF declares 10 candidates in Kozhikode, UDF, NDA yet to announce nominees

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:18 pm

Puduvettu records 24 mm rainfall

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

One held for assaulting mother, brother

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Two arrested as man kills brother for property, tries to pass it off as accident

According to the police, the crime stemmed from a long-standing dispute over family property

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: protest builds against Ramya Haridas reported candidature in Chirayinkeezhu constituency

Protesters say that an outsider candidate should not be imposed on the constituency, seek someone from Thiruvananthapuram.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm

PM lauds Speaker for conducting Lok Sabha proceedings with dedication, patience and impartiality

PM congratulates MPs for rejecting political misconduct by defeating the Oppositions motion to remove the Speaker; says its a matter of concern when political disagreement turns into disrespect for parliamentary dignity

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Womens WC Qualifiers: Penalty-corner conversion is a real concern for Indian womens team

Coach Marijne admits that it was an issue during the World Cup Qualifiers,but stresses he drew positives from the campaign

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

Two arrested for assault in Sullia

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:06 pm

Collectors hold meeting in central zone following poll announcement

Flying squads and static teams have been deployed to maintain vigil against distribution of gifts to voters; political graffiti, posters and banners being removed

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:56 pm

Watch: North Korea tests 600mm nuclear-capable rocket launchers; Kim Jong Un warns of destructive power

North Korea has tested a nuclear capable multiple rocket launcher system, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch on Saturday, March 14, according to state media.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

No shortage of domestic LPG, says Visakhapatnam Joint Collector

Vidyadhari says that about 37,920 domestic LPG cylinders are currently available in the district for booking, while the average daily requirement stands at around 18,184

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:53 pm

Young scientists oppose proposal to raise retirement age to 65 in agricultural universities

They call for immediate recruitment to fill long-pending vacancies and create opportunities for young researchers

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:50 pm