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ECI set to roll out phase III of SIR in coming days to cover 22 States, UTs

The poll authority had held back the exercise due to Assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal held last month

The Hindu 12 May 2026 4:26 am

U.K. PM Starmer told by Interior Minister to consider departure

Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood was one of at least three Cabinet Ministers to suggest that the Prime Minister needs to consider his position

The Hindu 12 May 2026 3:27 am

EU agrees sanctions on West Bank settlers and Hamas leaders

The group declined to support stronger measures from some European governments and withheld details, but French Foreign Minister Jean-Nol Barrot said the Ministers had decided to sanction Hamas leaders

The Hindu 12 May 2026 3:15 am

Israeli forces operated from base in Iraq during the Iran war: report

The security official said, Israeli forces established a base in an abandoned airstrip, built by Saddam Hussein, in the Najaf desert

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:49 am

The enduring democratic message of a royal charter

King Charles III has done well to reiterate that the Magna Cartas law above rulers theme must resonate across the democratic world

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:40 am

A new phase in the India-Vietnam strategic partnership

Indo-Pacific dynamics are reshaping the India-Vietnam bilateral relationship

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:37 am

Delhi government launches five-day rescue drive for homeless people

Those rescued will be taken to Apna Ghar Ashram, where arrangements have been made for their treatment, care, food, medical support and rehabilitation

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:32 am

The road to deliver womens safety

The Telangana government must ensure safety in both offline and online spaces

The Hindu 12 May 2026 2:23 am

Belated warning: On the Prime Ministers austerity appeal

Prime Minister Narendra Modis suggestions to Indians imply a serious economic impact

The Hindu 12 May 2026 1:46 am

Ugly bout: On the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat

The timing of the show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat is suspect

The Hindu 12 May 2026 1:36 am

Lakshya, Sindhu shift focus to individual glory at Thailand Open

Seventh seed Lakshya will open against Singapores Jason Teh Jia Heng and sixth seed Sindhu will begin against Chinese Taipeis Tung Ciou-Tong

The Hindu 12 May 2026 1:31 am

The slow erosion of press freedoms

Licensing regimes, strategic lawsuits, algorithmic suppression, and the slow desiccation of local newsrooms have led to a procedural rather than violent decline

The Hindu 12 May 2026 1:03 am

IPL 2026, DC vs PBKS | Axarand Miller help Capitals pip Kings at the post, keep hopes alive

The two put together a vital 64-run stand to help the visiting team recover from a poor start; Ashutosh and Madhav apply the finishing touches

The Hindu 12 May 2026 12:45 am

Kukke Subrahmanya temple registers all-time high revenue of 167.89 crore in 2025-26

Major portion of the revenue comes from sevas, including Sarpa Samskara, Naga Pratishthe and Ashlesha Bali, followed by interest on investments and Kanike

The Hindu 12 May 2026 12:23 am

The dressing room conundrum a tight-rope walk

In team sports where, increasingly, there are as many members of the support staff as there are playing personnel, it is impossible to police effectively; from Slapgate to vaping, the IPL has had its fair share of flashpoints, creating a bitter-sweet relationship

The Hindu 12 May 2026 12:19 am

Three persons arrested for assault in Basin Bridge

The police said efforts are under way to trace the others absconding

The Hindu 12 May 2026 12:09 am

Watch: AIADMK split becomes evident as Palaniswami and Velumani camps clash over leader post

Tensions within the AIADMK became visible in the Tamil Nadu Assembly as rival camps led by Edappadi K. Palaniswami and S.P. Velumani appeared to flex their strength over the post of Leader of the Legislature Party.

The Hindu 12 May 2026 12:00 am

With poll code lifted, GCC to hold meeting to review civic works

While approximately 70% of scheduled road projects were completed before the election hiatus, the remaining 30% will be prioritised to be completed before the onset of monsoon

The Hindu 11 May 2026 11:54 pm

U.S.-Iran ceasefire on life support, says Trump

The U.S. President described Irans proposal as a piece of garbage which he was not going to waste time reading

The Hindu 11 May 2026 11:51 pm

Will hear Trinamool pleas on victory margins being less than deleted votes in SIR, says Supreme Court

This is the first Supreme Court hearing in the West Bengal SIR case after the election; in as many as 31 seats, the victory margins of the BJP were less than the number of votes deleted during the SIR, Trinamool leaders say

The Hindu 11 May 2026 11:08 pm

How a bid to make Thirumavalavan Tamil Nadus Chief Minister failed

The idea of making Mr. Thirumavalavan the CM was mooted after a bid for an AIADMK Government with DMK support hit hurdles, a senior VCK leader told The Hindu

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:53 pm

How a bid to make Thirumavalavan CM failed

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:51 pm

Sony Music buys Recognition's vast song catalogue, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Journey and more

The transaction positions Sony for streaming payments for hit songs ranging from Journeys Dont Stop Believin and Beyonces Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) to Lady Gagas Bad Romance and Leonard Cohens Hallelujah

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:35 pm

Watch: Why Vinesh Phogats wrestling comeback is facing WFI resistance

Vinesh Phogats attempt to return to competitive wrestling has triggered a fresh dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India, raising questions over anti-doping regulations, athlete eligibility, and the continuing tensions within Indian wrestling.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:25 pm

News Analysis | Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Crisis over CM choice lays bare fault lines in Cong.

Several veteran Congress leaders and ordinary workers feel let down by the partys insouciance. IUML, which spearheaded the UDF poll campaign successfully in many constituencies, has reason to be annoyed. The crisis has laid bare the fault lines within the coalition and eclipsed the journey ahead

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:24 pm

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer appointed State Chief Secretary

The decision of the BJP government under Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari to elevate the CEO to the top post in the State raised questions in political circles

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:20 pm

VB-G RAM G to come into force on July 1: govt.

MGNREGA, enacted under the Congress-led UPA as a nationwide rural employment scheme with statutory backing for 100 days of guaranteed work, will also stand repealed on July 1; Union Minister says most States will have six months to complete the necessary transition phase

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:14 pm

Charred remains of two men found in Krishnagiri

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:14 pm

PM Modi to meet Iran FM, other BRICS Ministers before UAE visit

Engagements indicate New Delhi is stepping up its global outreach amidst the war in West Asia and talks of economic austerity measures at home triggered by an energy crisis

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:12 pm

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy meets Governor

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:11 pm

Seeking to scale investment in green energy corridor for maintaining RE grid stability: MNRE Secretary

Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit (2026), MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi mentioned that addressing curtailment-related issues was particularly imperative.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:10 pm

IPL 2026 GT vs SRH | Titans bowling steel meet Sunrisers batting might

Despite diverging approaches, both GT and SRH enter the contest with 14 points each from 11 games

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:09 pm

Youth murdered by minors in Salem

The Hindu 11 May 2026 10:02 pm

SIP dips 3% to 31,115 crore on weak global market cue.

The total outstanding SIPs also stagnated at around 10.4 crore for the fourth consecutive month

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:59 pm

TCS Nashik case: NCW flags toxic work culture, zero POSH compliance

Deeply disturbing and toxic workplace environment marked by pervasive sexual harassment and abuse of authority at the workplace, says NCW report.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:58 pm

Congress holds strategy meet over GBA polls, DKS says new guarantees for Bengaluru on May 13

This announcement comes a day after Mr. Shivakumar, who is also Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President, held a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Surjewala, in charge of party affairs in the State on Sunday. Mr. Shivakumar described it as a political meeting

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:55 pm

Bajaj@100: The next 100 years of Bajaj will be about building ecosystems

Next chapter of Indias rise will be written by technology and innovation by the youth

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:49 pm

CM is unsettled by PMs remarks: BJP

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:46 pm

SC places Sringeri recount result in abeyance, restores Congress leader as MLA for now

A Bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kumar ordered status quo ante while issuing notice to the BJPs Jeevaraj and other respondents

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:41 pm

Urvil Patel where intent meets opportunity

What stood out about Urvil Patels innings against LSG was not merely the power of the hitting, but the clarity behind it

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:40 pm

Karnataka likely to operationalise Labour Codes from July 1, may revise housing rent, right to strike

The new framework will replace 29 existinglabourlaws that currently deal with social security, working hours, retirementbenefitsand trade union rights

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:38 pm

Nishant Kumar likely to be elected to Bihar Legislative Council next month

Out of 10 seats, nine are going to be vacated on June 28 while, one seat held by JD(U) president Nitish Kumar was already vacated when he got elected to the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:23 pm

IPL 2026 | SRHs aggressive approach will give us a window of opportunity: GTs Dahiya

Sunrisers Hyderabad, turbocharged by a top three of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, is at the forefront of it with an eye-watering Powerplay run-rate of 11.16, the second-best in the league, only behind Rajasthan Royals

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:23 pm

Watch: Avoid gold, foreign trips & adopt WFH: How will it affect the economy? | Above the Fold | 11.05.2026

In todays episode: Modis appeal amid the West Asia crisis, the suspense over the Congresss Kerala Chief Minister pick, and the political buzz around Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:20 pm

GBA polls: Karnataka SEC appeals to Supreme Court for extension of deadline by 3 months

The Karnataka State Election Commission had recently said civic polls in Bengaluru will be held between June 14 and 24.

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:18 pm

Government to revise minimum wages benefitting workers, say Deputy CM

'Wage revision should reflect real life needs not just numerical change'

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:17 pm

Heat to intensify over next 10 days; relief likely with pre-monsoon showers

Meteorologists have warned that temperatures across Hyderabad and Telangana are set to rise again over the next 10 days before pre-monsoon showers expected around May 22-25 bring some relief

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:11 pm

Rode on sheer willpower to take the team home:Krunal

I was very clear. I will not go out. I will fight through and make sure I can do whatever I can for the team, Krunal Pandya said

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:08 pm

Gleneagles Hospitals organises conference on advances in head and neck cancer care

Experts discussed emerging therapies, reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches in head and neck cancer care

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:01 pm

Interim expansion works under way at Coimbatore airport

The works taken up at a cost of 13 crore aim to expand the existing domestic security hold area by 920 sqm to support the passenger traffic

The Hindu 11 May 2026 9:00 pm

Innovation-driven growth vital for nations progress: former AICTE chairman

T.G. Sitharam underscores importance of emerging sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy and green hydrogen

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:59 pm

Census 2027: As deadline nears, mapping crosses 45 lakh houses in GBA limits

Officials say the daily enumeration target has been changing as surveys were not carried out thoroughly across some blocks in theinitialthree days

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:56 pm

Green energy key to Indias future growth: Naidu

A.P. Chief Minister says energy security, decentralised power systems and sustainable development are vital for Indias economic transformation; pitches rooftop solar, micro-grids and natural farming at CII summit

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:55 pm

Proposal for tetrapod groynes cleared for Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch in Thiruvananthapuram

7-crore estimate for work cleared. The Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch has been listed as one of the worst-hit by coastal erosion in Thiruvananthapuram district

The Hindu 11 May 2026 8:51 pm