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.
Suresh Kumar urges CM to act sternly against liquor shops violating working hours norm
BJP to organise protest against INDIA bloc on womens reservation issue
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
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
CPI(M) leaders taken into police custody en route to Tarluvada
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
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
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
Kerala fireworks tragedy: The killing fields of Mundathikode
Police personnel scour the paddy fields near the fireworks blast site looking for body parts
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
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.
Cash and liquor worth 27.31 lakh seized in 24-hour drive in Coimbatore
Tempers rise on second day of stir as RTC calls for temporary driver applications
TGIIC earns 517 crore in 10.09 acre auction in Osmansagar
Brisk polling, a boycott, and a beachside standoff in Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam districts
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 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
Two govt. land parcels secured by HYDRAA
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
Brisk polling witnessed in Virudhunagar district
The day went off peacefully without any untoward incident, says Superintendent of Police N. Shreenatha
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
Congress, UDF to move High Court against Perambra, Koyilandy returning officers
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
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
Five-day Maha Kumbhabhishekam concludes at Gudimallam temple
Over 80% polling in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur districts
Veteran politician T.P. Peethambharan turns 99
Endowments Director uncovers irregularities at temple in Secunderabad, orders probe
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
SSLC exam-1: Brunda of Chikkamagaluru emerges State topper
Over 250 students attend five-day training programme on entrepreneurship in Puducherry
GHMC to keep drop boxes at electronics showrooms for collection of e-waste
Man seeks police protection from assassins allegedly hired by wife and lover
Model booths impress voters across age groups
Delimitation a lame excuse to stall Womens Reservation Bill, says Somanna
Students-turned-teachers of Victoria College in Palakkad to reunite
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
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
Former Chief Minister, Minister cast votes in Salem
Vizag police arrest 83, recover property worth 67 lakh recovered in March
Over 1,000 motorists booked for using mobile phones while driving in Malkajgiri
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
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
Vlasic endorses IOCs new gene screening regulation for womens events
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman grants 5 crore under MPLADS for NICU in Shivamogga
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.
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
Rajnath Singh positions India as an attractive partner, citing its expanding market, skilled workforce, stable policy environment, and commitment to the rule of law
In Germany, the Minister explores potential for industrial partnerships and technological collaboration
Constable faces inquiry after video shows assault on hotel worker in Tolichowki
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
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
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
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
Convention to mark 50 years of public life of BSY to be held on May 9
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
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
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
Samastha urges Kerala govt. to rework coaching hours for academically weak students
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
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
Polling peaceful in Cuddalore district amid heavy turnout
Madhuvidhu movie review: A light-hearted film that squanders a promising conflict
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.
Collector inaugurates Kendriya Vidyalaya at Madanapalle
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
Home alone woman robbed of valuables worth over 18 lakh near Agumbe in Shivamogga
Two villages in Thiruvadanai end election boycott after officials promise new bridge
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.
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
e-Swathu services now available at Grama One, Karnataka One, and Bengaluru One Centres
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
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
Yadgir makes considerable improvement in SSLC results
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
Anagha from Tirthahalli stands as second topper in SSLC exam-1
Shivamogga district records a pass percentage of 96.56%.
Azad Engineering opens facility in city for energy tech major Baker Hughes
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
Five members of a family die in Tirupati district
Mangaluru International Airport Ltd. gets CIIs Zero Waste to Landfill certification
Tribute to Sambasivan highlights his role in Keralas cultural renaissance
RPF detects theft case at Hassan, railway materials worth 99,000 recovered
Ganesh Bhosle tops Kalaburagi district in SSLC
AP government advisor urges students to become forest friends
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
