Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, U.S. says
In some cases the hackers interacted with data files in the systems to alter display data, while also extracting device project data, according to the advisory
Kerala Assembly elections: Six injured in LDF-UDF clash during campaign finale at Azhikode in Kannur
Stock markets cheer U.S.-Iran ceasefire; Sensex jumps nearly 4%
BSE Sensex jumped 2,775.73 points to 77,392.31 in early trade; NSE Nifty surged 815.2 points
Leopard tranquillised after days of panic in village in Keralas Wayanad
Forest department sources say the animal will be kept under observation for some hours and be safely released back to forest
Five killed, pedestrian injured in separate late-night road accidents in Telangana
Telangana HC defers verdict over P.C. Ghose Commission report to April 22
Amid welfare pitches, Kerala ranks highest in most indicators
The growing economy has outperformed other States in social, educational, and health parameters
Poor delivery of schemes, lack of support for the farm sector, major talking points in Madurantakam
Farmers say that during the peak season, theDPCsfind it difficult to processand move the large volume of paddy that they deposit there. Payments are often delayed too, sometimes for over a month to three months.Irularsin the constituency say they face stigmatisation and live in abject poverty
What is driving the fall in gold prices? | Explained
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Nine more FSLs will be made functional in the next one to two-year time frame: Bihar DGP
There has been a massive development of forensic infrastructure in the State. FSL services were available in barely 700-800 cases in 2012-13; now, FSL reports are furnished in 18,000 cases.
Franchise cricket is evolving, be careful what you wish for
Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Israel also said it supports U.S. efforts to ensure Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile or terror threat to U.S., Israel and Irans Arab neighbours
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
Citing elevated energy and other commodity prices coupled with supply shock due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, the RBI said these will act as a drag on domestic production in 2026-27
Doctors said the children were more relaxed, interactive, and comfortable in the blooming garden
U.P. CM launches projects in Agra worth 6,466 crore, says Greater Agra township to come up
The township would be developed by the Agra Development Authority under the States New City Promotion Scheme at an estimated cost of around 5,142 crore
SC hearing on Sabarimala women entry LIVE: Supreme Court to continue hearing of pleas today
Centre on Tuesday said that the issue of restriction on the entry of women aged between 10 and 50 years at the temple falls within the domain of religious faith
IGNOU a pillar of open learning, says V-P at convocation
He said that modern development must go hand in hand with tradition
Punjab Excise department surpasses revenue target by 582 crore in 2025-26
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the Excise Department has set an ambitious overall revenue target of 12,800 crore for the financial year 2026-27
Artemis II crew captures stunning views of the Moons far side in record-setting flyby
NCB tells Bombay HC its inquiry into Wankhede based on non-anonymous complaints
Wankhede has filed a petition before the High Court challenging the probe into his conduct in drug-related cases, including the one connected to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput
Uber bets on Amazon's custom chips to boost AI efforts
Uber is working to optimise its digital interface, accelerate ride-matching and personalise user experiences to attract users
Watch: North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seouls diplomacy hopes
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, April 8, South Koreas military said, following a separate launch detected a day earlier, as Pyongyang dampened Seouls hopes of easing tensions.
RBI MPC meeting LIVE: Central Bank to unveil first monetary policey statement of FY27
The committee deliberated on interest rates, inflation outlook, and growth projections since Monday
Iran thanks Pakistan for its efforts in reaching talks with U.S.
Pakistan PM Sharif invites Iran, U.S. to Islamabad for further talks on diplomacy
Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user's death
The tech giant said Gemini would now show a redesigned Help is available feature when conversations signal potential mental health distress
Anthropic touts AI cybersecurity project with Big Tech partners
Anthropic said it is also extending access to about 40 additional organisations responsible for critical software infrastructure
U.S. envoy to India Gor meets U.S. Commerce secretary Lutnick
Gor said he also had a meeting with Ben Black, the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Inside the world of shadow libraries in 2026
The preservationand sharingof knowledge onlineisa commongoalfornumerousacademics, activists,pirates, hackers,and technologists. However, these efforts arebothcomplicatedand enrichedby clashing beliefs
Husband Strangled to Death in Dochum: Wife and Her Alleged Lover Detained by Sikkim Police
Singtam, April 7 : In a shocking incident that has sent ripples across the quiet The post Husband Strangled to Death in Dochum: Wife and Her Alleged Lover Detained by Sikkim Police appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Since the SIR began, 91 lakh voters have been excluded; highest number of deletions of voters under adjudication in Muslim-dominated Murshidabad district, followed by North 24 Parganas and Malda
North Korea fires suspected missiles as Pyongyang dismisses Seouls diplomacy hopes
The projectile flew eastward before showing signs of an abnormality in the early stage of flight and disappearing, reports said
Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack
The warnings came after Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend an attack on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks and was ready for a ceasefire in the war if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Tehran Unveils 10-Point Peace Roadmap
Pakyong, April 8 : In what could mark a turning point in one of the The post US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Tehran Unveils 10-Point Peace Roadmap appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
Iran agrees to safe passage through Hormuz Strait for two weeks 'if attacks are halted'
Voting for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry will be conducted in a single phase on Thursday
Civil society groups complain of growing censorship to IT Ministry
The groups had an opportunity to speak on the subject during an IT Ministry consultative meeting on proposed changes to the IT Rules, 2021
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Curtains come down on The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026
Ananth Kumar, Associate Director, Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (DEI), SRMIST gave the vote of thanks
Trump says he has agreed to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. has received a 10 point proposal from Iran, and believe it is a workable basis on which to negotiate
Madagascar declares state of emergency over energy situation due to Iran war
Local media in Madagascar reported widespread fuel shortages
U.S. disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says
U.S. Justice Deartment said that the GRU used routers to facilitate hijacking operations against worldwide targets, including individuals in military, government and critical infrastructure sectors
Government doubles 5-kg LPG cylinder quota to ease supply concerns amid Hormuz tensions
These cylinders are available across-the-counter at LPG distributorships on production of a simple identity card
Assam Police team visits Kheras Delhi residence
Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, an entrepreneur and wife of the Assam CM, accuses Congress leader of using forged document to malign her; Congress calls it a witch hunt for asking questions in public interest
Sattankulam father-son custodial death case: all nine policemen get death sentence
The custodial torture was meted out to the father and son in June 2020, after they were detained at the Sattankulam police station on the mere charge of violating COVID-19 lockdown norms
Delimitation, womens reservation, political dynamics
Implementing womens reservation without waiting for the Census or delimitation exercise could undermine representation and the intended reforms
Two plus one: On the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry
Anti-incumbency is not a strong factor in the two States and one UT going to polls
Uttarakhand police unable to enforce UCC due to delay in software update
A senior police officer said provisions of the law have not yet been uploaded on the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Tribal communities have been opposing mining at Sijimali, estimated to hold 311 million tonnes of bauxite, claiming that it would deplete perennial water sources and severely impact their livelihood
Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
The Sattankulam verdict should sensitise the police against use of excessive force
Limits of neutrality in addressing caste
The UGC guidelines must be supported by monitoring, regular audits, and meaningful oversight
Man held in Delhi for killing father, uncle after drunken quarrel
The Sattankulamcustodial deaths case and a woman police constables testimony | Focus Tamil Nadu
The custodial torture was meted out to the father-son traders in June 2020, after they were detained at the Sattankulam police station in Thoothukudi district on the mere charge of violating COVID-19 lockdown norms.
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Fronts show their might in campaign finale in Kochi
Class 4 student comes home drunk; 23 liquor cartons seized from Bihargovt. school toilet
Meat shops inHaridwar to be shifted to outskirts ahead ofArdhKumbh
56 shops constructed to facilitate relocation, says mayor;decision is an expansion of already restricted sale and consumption of meat, liquor, and eggs within 5-km radius ofHarKiPauri
Man arrested in fatal hit-and-run; mother held for cover-up
Govt. doubles 5 kg LPG allocation for migrant workers, students under revised daily quota
The CPI(M) Polit Bureau member says the work done by the LDF government is widely appreciated
Chennai realty diverges: Homes and Offices rise, retail slumps in Q1 2026
After scrutiny of nominations, candidates and supporters resume campaigning across Chennai
Thilagavathyassumes charge as CGM at BSNL Chennai
Former VHP leader R.B.V.S. Manian acquitted in hate speech case
Madras HC cancels bail for Thoothukudi Class XII girl murder accused in similar case
Forest officer arrested for taking 50,000 bribe in Tiruvallur
The police said the complainant has been doing trade in red sanders. She had approached Saravanan, seeking official approval to carry out the trade when he demanded a bribe
DivyashocksMuzychuk, moves into joint lead withVaishali, three others
Tamil Nadu electorate grows by 6.35 lakh since February 23; scrutiny of nominations begins
Chennai,Chengalpattu,Coimbatore,Tiruvallur, andTiruppurare the top five districts that recorded an increase in the number of electors
Improved traffic management, additional parking spaces and better solid waste management are some of the immediate needs of residents; farmers oppose the Parandur airport project fearing loss of livelihood and damage to the environment
I have to play in four or five different ways: Klaasen
Every game is going to present different situations. It takes a different skillsetto understand it and execute the plans
He terms as improper Devendra Fadnaviss remark that the project will be sanctioned after the BJP candidate from Madurai South constituency is elected. Speaking in Cuddalore, the DMK president warns voters that the NDA will halt the Vidiyal Payanam scheme if it comes to power in T.N.
Southern districts of Tamil Nadu, once known as a laggard, seek to shed the bad image
In the last eight months, two important developments took place inThoothukudiitself:the establishment of an electric vehicle plant and the commissioning of the first 660-MW supercritical thermal power plant. TheThoothukudiport has initiated tendering for the outer harbour
Teachers voice concern over defaced schools as polling nears
Not having Dhoni doesnt makeCSKless of a good team:Klaasen
The Sunrisers Hyderabad star believes the five-time champion possesses enough firepower to compensate for the absence of its talismanic former skipper
Rahul Gandhi calls for committing to build a health-care system that supports, respects, and empowers nurses
IPL 2026: Imperativefor Titansto get going as they take on Capitals
GTs bowlers will need to lift their game in the national capital; amidst the established names in the attack, it was 23-year-old Ashok Sharma who left an impression in the first two games
State of Kansas proclaims April 20 as Basava Day
BJP petitions DG-IGP seeking arrest of Mallikarjun Kharge for alleged provocative speech
Mystery lost -VarunsandKKRsstruggles
The batting has lacked consistency, the bowling has often been erratic and below par, and Varun Chakaravarthys worrying dip in form has only compounded the problems
Public campaigning for bypolls in Bagalkot and Davangere concludes
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and other leaders make last-minute efforts to woo voters
Legislature, not courts, is entitled to enact social reform, the Centre responds; as the Union government argues whether the judges have the expertise to decide on the matter, the court says it is empowered to examine opinions of experts.
T.N. Assembly election: parties in theDMKalliance have lost peoples support, saysPalaniswami
Canvassing votes in Vazhapadi and Attur, the AIADMK general secretary says the AIADMK will take its alliance parties to high positions, but the DMK will pull down the parties in their front
DGP lays foundation stone for inter-agency coordination centre at Pamunuru
Thailand weighing overnight petrol station closures to save fuel: PM
Anutin Charnvirakul, whose new cabinet was sworn in late April 6, told reporters in Bangkok that his government was weighing shutting down sales at petrol pumps from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., as early as April 20
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Growing discontent will impact LDFs poll prospects, says C.P.John
Woman booked for gold theft attempts self-immolation near Human Rights Commission office
Bangladesh police arrest Hasina-era former parliament speaker
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, the South Asian nation's first female speaker, who also served as Minister in Hasina's administration, was arrested at a relative's residence and held in custody.
Police bust cricket betting racket in Palnadu district, six arrested
Three-acre Miyawaki forest to come up at AU North Campus
VPA to supply saplings under One Million Plantation Drive; ICTPL to prepare site and ensure irrigation for sustainable green cover at Andhra University
Puducherry Assembly poll: campaigning ends with many constituencies set for multi-cornered contest
The poll scene in Puducherry was largely dominated by the two fronts the National Democratic Alliance, comprising the AINRC, the BJP, the AIADMK, and the LJK and the INDIA bloc, comprising the Congress, the DMK, and the VCK
Why Indian healthcare cannot function in silos: leaders weigh in
At The Hindu Deep Tech Summit 2026, voices from medicine, technology, and venture capital converged to outline what the future of healthcare must look like integrated, adaptive, and deeply human
