Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, says Trump
The White House meeting was the second high-level negotiation between Israel and Lebanon since last week
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead, 5 wounded
Two groups reportedly argued inside the food court and started shooting at each other
MI vs CSK: Coach Jayawardene clarifies Santners concussion substitution
Jayawardene was quick to clarify the sequence of events, stressing that Santners injury was not limited to the shoulder.
Telangana RTC strike | A transport system stuck in breakdown mode
Six years after a prolonged shutdown in 2019, an indefinite strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees has once again brought the States public transport system to a halt, leaving nearly 65 lakh commuters stranded. Unresolved demands, especially the absorption of 40,000 employees into government service, and a widening trust deficit between workers and the government have resurfaced. While the government has shown willingness for talks while terming the strike illegal, deeper structural issues such as an ageing fleet and rising operational strain continue to plague the corporation, reportsSyed Mohammed
Mental health institution, organisations facilitate voting for residents
Amid sweltering heat, polling staff struggle with lack of ventilation and well-maintained toilets
Tiruvallur district witnesses over 82% voter turnout
Kancheepuram district sees over 87% polling
Stalin commends people of T.N. for record voter turnout
SSLC examination: 349 schools in Dakshina Kannada record 100% result
K.M. Raghava Nambiyar chosen for Parthi Subba award for 2025
Bengaluru: Mental health session held for north-east division police personnel
Khader, Rao congratulate students, teachers for Dakshina Kannadas top rank in SSLC examination
All 826 students who opted Tulu as the third optional lanuguage passed the Tulu paper
MLA, BJP take a dig at Priyank Kharge for Kalaburagis last rank in SSLC examination
Mangaluru City North MLA Y. Bharat Shetty suggests Mr. Kharge to improve education system in Kalaburgi instead of criticising Dakshina Kannada
Tryst with success the Tilak-Abhishek redemption
Though Suryavanshi has been attracting eyeballs with his swashbuckling starts, the left-handers from Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers have found form with different methods that could be pivotal to their teams fortunes
Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance
Despite a tenuous ceasefire, Lebanon remains fragile; the scheduled second round of talks with Israel in Washington offers a sliver of hope
IRS officer daughter murder case: accused sent to 4-day custody
The police said the accused told them that haddidi[the victim] given me money, I would not have done anything to her
Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots
Adaptation can be advanced through coordinated governance, finance and local efforts
Ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines, vaccines: CM
Directive to authorities follows surprise inspection at the Delhi government-run Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital
BJP women cadre accuse Congress of blocking quota bill
A season to try and understand the peoples pulse
While journalists cannot ignore digital platforms, only field reporting offers a clear understanding of the public sentiment
Polling in Madurai district largely incident-free
Recent hits give Malayalam film industry a shot in the arm
A couple of young and talented filmmakers have scripted success in the Malayalam film industry through their recent ventures. G. Krishnakumar finds out how the youngsters have rekindled hope in the industry that has been struggling to stay afloat
Govt. schools start new session sans textbooks; contempt plea filed
Cycle of violence: On Manipur, the persistence of hostilities
Manipur sees little respite despite a change of guard under the Bharatiya Janata Party
Women feel unsafe: AAP targets Delhi govt. over deteriorating law and order situation
The city is witnessing daily reports of murder and robbery, alleges Opposition party MLA Kuldeep Kumar
Crimes inDelhis upscale areasexpose loopholes in hiring domestic helps
Voters, polling officials brave the searing heat on polling day
BRS social media convener arrested by Kukatpally police
Troubled waters: A.P., T.N. fishermen embroiled in a row
The seizure of four mechanised boats owned by Tamil Nadu fishermen at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district by local fisherfolk has prompted the Andhra Pradesh government to reinitiate boat patrolling across four coastal districts, bringing to the fore yet again a four-decade-old issue of illegal intrusion. The conflict takes a political turn and the repercussions are witnessed in 164 A.P. villages, narratesN. S. Chowdary
High heat: On India and warming
India must address the underlying vulnerability to hot weather
Two Scheduled Tribe couples in Tamil Nadu exercise their franchise for the first time this election
They received their voter IDs only recently
First-time voters exercise their franchise with overwhelming excitement
NOTA loses ground as electors in Tamil Nadu lean towards new political alternatives
In 2013, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to include NOTA as an option on electronic voting machines, allowing voters to formally reject all candidates
Iranian cleric Abdul Majeed Hakim praises Indias religious harmony
Lisa Gill appointed Chief Justice of A.P. High Court
She will assume office on April 25 consequent upon the retirement of current Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur on April 24
Record turnout in WB & Tamil Nadu polls despite violence
Record voter turnout marked Phase 1 of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, despite sporadic violence and polling disruptions.
Shakespeares food universe: Eat the Bards words on his birthday
World Book Day 2026: Much Ado about Cooking and other food books to read in April, the Bards month. Also discover rich culinary worlds in the works of Jane Austen and Amitav Ghosh
Residents near Katpadi boycott polls after relocation of polling booth
Citing relocation of the booth to a farther distance from the colony and a lack of civic amenities in the area, residents chose not to vote
Polling booth agent arrested for damaging EVM in Tiruvannamalai
The damaged EVM was replaced with another machine to continue polling, which was delayed by around 15 minutes
France waives airport transit visa requirement for Indians
The move follows French President Emmanuel Macrons announcement during his visit to India in February 2026 that he would take measures to ease travel for Indians via France
Man found dead; debt, harassment alleged
Pandalam family member criticises Kerala for stance in Sabarimala entry dispute
Senior representative of erstwhile royal family criticises government in Supreme Court for not being firm in opposing petitions filed by non-believers questioning the age-old rituals of Sabarimala temple
Over 88 per cent polling in Vellore, nearby districts
Election officials said that among four districts, Tiruvannamalai registered the highest polling percentage with 88.98%, followed by Tirupattur (88.62%), Vellore (88.61%), and Ranipet (88.04%) as on 8.30 p.m on Thursday
Visakhapatnam sees record participation for State football selections
Karnataka Declaration at protest convention seeks SIR reset
The confederation implored the State to independently revise voter rolls and prepare a proper state voter list through the State Election Commission, and to convenegramsabhaand wardsabhameetings after preparing the draft list
A complaint received by the NHRC had alleged that substitution of textbooks published by the NCERT or the SCERT with private materials translates to heavy financial burden on families and violates NEP norms
Theni district records 81.51 % of votes
Pentagon says top Navy official to leave office immediately
No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navys top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports.
Revanth,Uttamto meetCBIDirectorfor expeditingKaleshwaramprobe
High Court rejected KCRs request for scrapping the report, says Uttam
The rule makes it mandatory for travellers carrying goods worth more than one hundred Nepali rupee (NPR) to pay customs duty on the goods. It is aimed at protecting traders in border towns who complain that visitors do not buy things from them as they enter the country after buying things from the Indian side of the border
Sivaganga youth overcomes physical barriers to cast first-ever vote
Poll percentage in Sivaganga stands at 76.65%
Dindigul district polls 88.98 %
CET: First day goes smoothly with 96% attendance
Naidu directs officials to develop Amaravati into revenue-generating growth hub
Chairing the 60th meeting of Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, the Chief Minister emphasises that the capitals infrastructure should reflect Telugu culture while featuring iconic, high-rise structures
Relief as West Bengal sees bonhomie amid bitter political rivalry
Trinamool and BJP candidates at Kharagpur Sadar shake hands, while BJP candidate in Taldangra constituency touches the feet of his rival Trinamool nominee
Teenager becomes first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan's Karachi
Concern among health officials in Karachi with the festival of Id al-Azha due next month
In todays episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling. We also cover the political row in the United States over birthright citizenship, rising tensions in West Asia around the Strait of Hormuz, and a significant change in West Bengals campaign landscape, and more
Voters captivated by special themed polling stations in Madurai
West Bengal polls: Modi and Mamata spar overjhaalmuri
After voting for the first phase of Assembly polls in West Bengal,the campaignhas picked up for the final phase onApril 29
Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Over 84% voter turnout in the State, highest in its electoral history
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that it was the highest percentage of polling in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. [The] ECI salutes each voter of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, he said
Telangana Cabinet invites RTC workers for talks
Cabinet sets a target to clear pending dues to retired employees within 100 days
Elderly, persons with disabilities make their way to polling stations
WB elections: EVM malfunction triggers clash in Purulia
OPS predicts DMKled alliance will win over 200 seats
Steady voting push Thoothukudi turnout past 80%
Amidst geopolitical tensions India has strong advantages in aviation, says AAI Chief Advisor
A key priority ahead is to reduce dependence on foreign hubs for international traffic and capture greater value across airlines, MRO, cargo, and airport-led services, Sharad Kumar, Chief Advisor, Airports Authority of India said.
Amit Shah says infiltration will end if BJP wins Bengal
TN polls Newlyweds vote in wedding attire in Melacheri village in Villupuram district
Tenkasi records 82% voter turnout in incident-free polling; Alangulam segment tops the list with 85%
Brisk and peaceful polling in Karur and Ariyalur districts
Peaceful polling in Tirunelveli district; 78% voters exercise their franchise
Watch: US has total control of Hormuz: Trump claims amid tanker seizures
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has total control over the Strait of Hormuz, saying the vital route is sealed until Iran agrees to a deal.
59% voter turnout recorded in bypoll to Gujarats Umreth Assembly seat
The contest is primarily between BJP candidate Harshad Govindbhai Parmar and Congress nominee Bhrugurajsinh Chauhan
First time and young voters in Coimbatore vote for change
KLE Society PU students do well
Iranian student has right to use swimming pool: rights panel
The petitioner who is married to an Indian had complained that a swimming pool assistant racially and verbally abused her and some friends claiming they were foreign citizens and not allowed to the use the pool at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram
Shift to Metro boosts health and travel satisfaction, finds Biocon-IISc study
The early results were revealed by Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw duringthe launch of Corporate Commute Nudge, aprogramme to encourage Biocon employees to shift from private vehicles to public transport through seamless integration with the citys metro and bus networks
First-time voters steal the show in Virudhunagar district
They openly flaunt their political affiliations
Two, including social media influencer, held with suspected MDMA
The seizure was made by a special squad of the Excise department at Pantheeramkavu in Kozhikode
The seller found himself named as a respondent in a motor accident claim case following an accident involving the car, which was no longer in his possession. He had also received tickets for traffic violations committed using the vehicle
Voting continued till 8 pm at a polling station in Paramakudi
Impressive turnout in Central region in first election after SIR
A striking feature was the turnout of voters in urban segments where polling is usually sluggish in the initial hours; actor Vijay, who is contesting in Tiruchi East, seem to inspired young first-time voters to turn up at the booth
Tribespeople take up arduous trek to polling stations in Valparai Assembly constituency
Voters from tribal hamlets in Anamalai Tiger Reserve travel long distances through forest, many on foot, to reach polling stations and exercise their franchise
ANALYSIS - Govt. on the back foot as RTC strike paralyses services, exposes crisis management
The situation escalated sharply with a series of distressing incidents involving RTC staff, intensifying public anger and political pressure
Puthukudiyiruppu SC villagers in Karaikudi boycott election over burial ground issue
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik opens SRM Universitys sports festival
Wrestler highlights discipline and fitness as varsity unveils plans for state-of-the-art sports complex and honours student achievers
Ramanathapuram district records 77% voter turnout
