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75.60% polling recorded in Kanniyakumari district

A large number of voters, especially many youngsters and first-time voters, aree seen queuing up at polling stations across the district, since 7 a.m.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:29 pm

Singapore Open: Wu, Ham gain two-stroke lead on the opening day

Bhullar best among Indians in the first round at the Sentosa Golf Club; Shiv delivers a stunning hole-in-one on par-three hole two, but eventually stands at T-117; Karandeep and Jeev disappoint

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

Eight killed after vehicle plunges into gorge in Uttarakhand

The victims were returning home after attending a cremation when the accident occurred near the ChambaKoti stretch in Tehri Garhwal district

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:24 pm

Book release controversy: SSUS to initiate inquiry

The release of Sri Tirthapada Puranam, a biography of Chattampi Swamikal published by the varsity, was reportedly cancelled at the last minute after it was found that only four volumes had been printed, while the other bound volumes kept in a box were blank

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:23 pm

How air pollution physically changes childrens lungs

Every breath your children take is actually an interaction between their bodies and the world around them. While we may not be able to control the air completely, being aware of the impact on lungs is the first step

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:21 pm

Government school students clock 16% increase in pass percentage over last year

The number of government schools securing 100% results has also increased this year

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:19 pm

Kerala fireworks tragedy: The killing fields of Mundathikode

Police personnel scour the paddy fields near the fireworks blast site looking for body parts

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

India, Egypt advance their defence cooperation at Cairo meet

Both sides agreed on a bilateral defence cooperation plan for 202627, focusing on expanding structured military engagements, intensifying joint training exchanges and boosting maritime security cooperation

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:18 pm

Quiet Tarluvada readies for Google AI data centre

Nestled in Anandapuram mandal outside Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation limits, the hamlet will host Googles first hyperscale 1 GW AI data centre outside the United States; the foundation stone is to be laid on April 28.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:16 pm

Directives issued to reduce number of snakebite incidents

An awareness campaign will be conducted at the ward-level across the State in association with local self-government bodies, focusing on the precautions to be taken during the summer and the breeding season of snakes

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:08 pm

The Karur stampede is yet to fade from the memory of the voters at Velusamypuram

Minutes past 2 p.m. Thursday, booth number 15 at the Panchayat Union Middle School, located a few yards away from the scene of the stampede, registered 81.31% polling, indicating that the tragedy has in no way dispirited the enthusiasm of the voters

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:05 pm

Two govt. land parcels secured by HYDRAA

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:03 pm

BroaderLeft unity is the way back into the West Bengal Assembly: Dipankar Bhattacharya

The Lefts vote share has declined drastically in West Bengal and it needs a critical mass to get back into the Assembly, says the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation general secretary; he calls the SIR exercise the beginning of disempowerment, says the Communist movement must pay attention to rural Bengal and address the issues of the new generation, such as the Noida protests

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 9:01 pm

Brisk polling witnessed in Virudhunagar district

The day went off peacefully without any untoward incident, says Superintendent of Police N. Shreenatha

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:59 pm

BJP government scored double F on fuel, fertiliser security, says Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the government was attempting to divert attention from its failures and serious Epstein file allegations through delimitation

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:58 pm

TTD miffed at two contract priests of Vontimitta temple meeting Jagan in Pulivendula

Deputy Executive Officer serves notice on them seeking their explanation; nothing wrong in the duo meeting their elected representative, argue YSRCP MPs

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:57 pm

Cusat to hold inquiry into engineering students death

D. Dhanush, a native of Kumarapuram, Alappuzha, was found dead in his rented house at Kalamassery on April 22, 2026

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:57 pm

Kerala fireworks tragedy: severed head found as search intensifies

Cadaver dogs aid recovery of body parts; over 300 kg of unexploded explosives collected as probe deepens

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:51 pm

Model booths impress voters across age groups

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:46 pm

Boycott hits polling in two villages in Thoothukudi; Turnout below 25%

People of Pottaloorani village declare a boycott as their demand for closure of fish waste processing units operating near their village, remains unaddressed by the government

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:43 pm

Keralas Kollam braces for heatwave, Collector declares holiday amid orange alert

Authorities warn that the combination of high temperatures and rising humidity can lead to extreme heat conditions, posing serious health risks and potentially becoming life-threatening

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:43 pm

IPL 2026 | Stern test awaits Titans against a well-rounded Royal Challengers

GTs biggest test against an RCB outfit that operates at full throttle from ball one will be to prove that its methods even if they seem anachronistic are effective enough

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:40 pm

Kerala on the brink of heatwave, Chief Minister calls for self-lockdown

IMD Director says though heatwave has not been technically declared, the hot and humid conditions are at times comparable to heatwave. Intense heat, coupled with high humidity, is likely to persist at least till April 27

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:38 pm

Migrant workers face travel chaos in Bengaluru amid polls in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu

The rush resulted in many passengers missing scheduled trains and buses, while others were forced to pay exorbitant fares or devise last-minute travel arrangements amid limited transport availability.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:32 pm

Andhra Pradesh to unify skill departments under single commissionerate

Secretary says One District One Skill vision will align training with local economic potential; APSSDC targets 20 lakh jobs through stronger placement ecosystem

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:32 pm

India invites German firms for defence co-development, emphasises trusted partnerships amid global uncertainty

Rajnath Singh positions India as an attractive partner, citing its expanding market, skilled workforce, stable policy environment, and commitment to the rule of law

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:32 pm

Andhra Pradesh offers vast scope in AI, robotics, automation, and electric mobility, says Industries Minister T.G. Bharat

In Germany, the Minister explores potential for industrial partnerships and technological collaboration

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:32 pm

Complaint filed over alleged misuse of official insignia by retired DGP

Complainant says Tomin Thachankary appeared at the Court of the Vigilance Court on the Kottayam Collectorate premises in a vehicle bearing a three-star insignia plate

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:29 pm

400 exhibitors for INCOMEX-2026 in Hubballi from tomorrow

Mega industry, commerce expo being organised by KCCI in association withUnion Ministry of Industry and Commerce is on till April 29

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:29 pm

Southern districts witness steady, largely peaceful polling

Out of the 922 votes in Perumpathu polling station in Tirunelveli district, only about 10 voters had turned up till 3 p.m. The voters had been demanding compensation for the victims assaulted by an armed gang recently; in Pottaloorani PS in Ottapidaram constituency in Thoothukudi district, the voters, who are against fish processing units, largely abstained from voting

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:28 pm

Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishath demands ban on fireworks displays using gun powder

It said that possibilities of using alternative methods to create a visual spectacle using modern science and technology can be explored

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:28 pm

Health department issues public alert on snake-proofing houses

Keeping houses and surrounding clean and free of clutter and waste and overgrowth of plants and shrubs are the first step to prevent snake invasions

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:25 pm

World Bank team lauds progress of RAMP scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh has been a frontrunner in implementing the initiatives under the scheme effectively, it observes

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:23 pm

IPL 2026: MI opts to bowl against CSK

Rohit, Dhoni still unavailable

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:23 pm

Kalyana Karnataka makes significant strides to break out of bottom ranks

Signalling a broader shift in learning outcomes, the region records an overall pass percentage of 91.6% this year

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:18 pm

Karnatakas new excise regime calibrates taxes to social cost of alcohol

Social cost that has been calculated to be around 1,270 per litre of alcohol in beverage in 2024-2025 and is estimated to around 2,000 by 2028-2029

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:17 pm

Centre committed to ensuring womens quota by 2029, asserts Union Minister Srinivasa Varma

The Congress party and its allies defeated the relevant amendment Bill, thereby disappointing women across the country, he observes

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:16 pm

Watch: Is your city growing or just spreading its problems? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Urban expansion in Tamil Nadu is reshaping cities like Coimbatore and Maduraibut not without consequences. This video explores how peri-urban areas, often outside municipal governance, are facing rising pressure on groundwater, increasing flood risks, and weak infrastructure planning.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:14 pm

Congress attacks government for permitting ethanol in aircraft fuel

Partys Kerala unit says the blended fuel should be first used in PM Narendra Modis aircraft or Union Minister Nitin Gadkaris private jet for a couple of years, prove it is safe, and only then consider introducing it to the public

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:09 pm

Watch | WB polls: BJP candidate Agnimitra Pauls car attacked in Asansol

An incident of violence has been reported from Asansol as polling began in West Bengal. BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul alleged that her car was attacked near Rahmat Nagar while she was leaving a polling booth in Asansol Dakshin.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:05 pm

RBI purchased $7.4 billion in spot market in February, says bulletin

On a gross basis, the central bank purchased $21.403 billion in February and sold $13.994 billion, as per the bulletin

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:01 pm

Catholicos calls for modest church festivities

Appeals to the faithful to set an example by using funds earmarked for annual feasts to build houses for the needy

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:01 pm

Inside the Thiruvananthapuram zoo: keeping animals cool as temperature rises

The zoos summer management plan this year, launched in late February, prioritises cooling and hydration

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:01 pm

Torn fisherfolk families in Thangachimadam turn to the polls as a last resort

Conviction that the ballots remained a vital tool for freedom of fishmen families is what ultimately compell the villagers to head to the polling stations

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 8:00 pm

Anagha from Tirthahalli stands as second topper in SSLC exam-1

Shivamogga district records a pass percentage of 96.56%.

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 7:59 pm

Opportunities waiting to be tapped in Andhra Pradesh, Ministers tell Singapore companies

They highlight the States investor-friendly ecosystem, governance reforms, incentives, and speed-of-doing business approach

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 7:58 pm

Tiruchi district clocks heavy turnout amid peaceful voting

Brisk polling despite the blistering summer in rural pockets all through the day with tight security arrangements in place; a couple of EVMs develop glitches in Manachanallur

The Hindu 23 Apr 2026 7:47 pm