Dream moment to play in World Championship, says R. Vaishali after Chess Candidates title
Reflecting on the Candidates closing stages, Vaishali described the event as intensely competitive
Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?
Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?
Is Indias Maoist insurgency finally over?
What remains of the CPI (Maoist) after recent setbacks? How did security operations weaken the Maoist movement so sharply? What internal divisions and ideological shifts weakened the organisation? Is there any chance of a Maoist revival in the future?
What led to the Noida workers protest?
What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has the U.P. government responded? What steps has the government taken to address workers concerns?
DMK and Congress derailed our effort, but we will continue to fight for women, says PM Modi
Modi campaigns for NDA candidates in Coimbatore
Biomining at Vedimara in North Paravur in final stage
Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away
Punj had a long career in public life in politics and policy circles, and in the media
Will tackle drug abuse, ensure pattas for long-time residents, says Porkodi Armstrong
AIADMKs Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar candidate says she allied with the party to seek justice for the murder of her husband, BSP leader Armstrong
Justice is served in Sattankulam
The judgment in the Sattankulam custodial torture case arrived with the fragrance of justice. The court found nine policemen guilty of the torture and murder of Jayaraj and Benicks, and sentenced them to death. That the father-son duo were beaten to death for keeping their shop open 15 minutes after COVID curfew as claimed by the police but debunked by the CBI probe was horrific, but the process of law that followed was bone chilling. That injustice is what the Madurai First Additional District and Sessions judge corrected, activists and the victims kin tell C. Palanivel Rajan
Uptake rises but high entry cost limits workers access to 5-kg LPG
Most migrant workers say they use locally madecylinders and get them refilled from neighbourhood shops;govt. asks gas agencies to organisecamps in areas with large migrant populations; cylinders should be subsidised: CPI(M) Delhi secretary
This industrial hub stands as one of the key drivers of Tamil Nadus economic engine. But, from traffic congestion, inadequate public transport, deficiencies in access to basic amenities, and pollution, the gaps in infrastructure are far too many.
Tighter ASI rules on guides spark concern among city historians, walk curators
Model booths set up in densely populated areas in Chennai
Why was 2023 womens reservation law kept in cold storage, asks Opposition after PMs address
Congress accuses Modi of using official machinery to attack Opposition ahead of Assembly polls
10 CPI(M) workers sentenced to jail in Thimiri bomb attack case
Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka
Vyasarpadi youth forum pitches key demands to Perambur constituency candidates
CJI to inaugurate additional building on Madurai District Court campus on April 19
Clashes mar Gargi College student polls; ABVP, SFI trade charges
Goal is to preserve, gain global recognition for 400-year-old Kondapalli toys, says Collector
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned
He says the BJPs criticism that the DMK is stalling the passage of the Women Reservation Bill will not hold water since the Bill was adopted during 2023 with the support of the Dravidian major
Siddhartha Academy students bagged 1,936 job offers in 2025-26 academic year, says V-C
Students of core branches have bagged the packages ranging between 9 LPA to 14.5 LPA, says Venkateswara Rao
153 stolen mobile phones returned to owners in Bapatla
The distribution marked the fourth phase of a special mobile recovery drive conducted at the district police headquarters
VIT-A.P. School of Business organises V-Launch Pad 2026 to promote innovation, startup culture
National Census: Bengaluru corporations warn absentees of strict action
Tiruvallur District: Rapid Growth, Basic Infrastructure Still Lagging
Chennai Poll Canvas is an election special programme from The Hindu, offering a comprehensive constituency roundup from in and around Chennai for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.
Mega Fire Service demo displays skills of firemen
A two-cornered contest but a tough act for DMK at Harur (R) constituency
BJP wants to have a puppet AIADMK C.M., says Rahul Gandhi
DMK regime has created respect for women, says Stalin
City unlikely to face dearth of drinking water till June 15, says DC
Bishops Council appeals to Christian voters to support secular forces
Scientific temper essential to protect environment, says former Supreme Court judge
Abhay S. Oka was delivering a lecture on Environment- Rights or duties under the Constitution of India hosted by Rakesh Law Foundation
Lack of infrastructure development plagues Tirumangalam constituency
The existing Indian Railways network will increase by about 601 km; the 14,926 crore Ghaziabad-Sitapur project is crucial for improving connectivity between the northern and eastern regions of the country
Congress has always partnered with brother Stalin in Tamil Nadu: Rahul
Two killed in ambush on Manipur highway
Police say suspected extremists fired at convoy in Ukhrul; two Tangkhul Naga men die in attack; Naga organisation blames Kuki armed groups; CM says govt. ready to hand over probe to NIA
KSPCB recommends to collect 1.09 crores from Excel PU College for polluting water body
Contest brewing between former and present cadres of AIADMK in Orathanadu constituency
Two Indian ships attacked in Hormuz, Iran envoy summoned
India summoned the Iranian ambassador after two Indian-flagged ships came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz. New Delhi raised concerns over the safety of its vessels and urged Iran to ensure secure passage as tensions in the region continue.
Development gaps and heritage identity shape Jayankondams electoral narrative
Traffic restrictions in Panjagutta and Ameerpet from April 19-25 due to overnight sewerage works
T.N. election 2026: Residents in despair as dust and noise pollution from quarries persist in Arcot
CONSTITUENCY WATCH
Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to womens reservation: PM Modi
In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party
All arrangements made for Chandanotsavam: Collector
Israel military says suspected militant killed in West Bank
Earlier today, a terrorist who infiltrated the community of Negohot in Judea and Samaria was identified and eliminated, the military said, using the biblical term for the West Bank.
Turkiye says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'
Israel and Turkiye have been trading nearly-daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel's war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran.
Complaint filed over Impersonation of GBA Commissioner
Trump warns against blackmail as Iran tightens Hormuz control
Kapil Sibal flags new low in Indian politics over PM Modis address during polls
30 police personnel in Vizag feted during Knights in Khakhi programme
Elections are between T.N. and a corrupt family: EPS
Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the government has improved civic infrastructure
Eight India-bound ships return after attempting to cross strait
Flying squad seize 6.93 lakh from AIADMK cadre in Thiruvadanai
Hyderabad theatre icon Babban Khan passes away
Ambati Rambabu stages hunger strike in Guntur, seeks action over attack on residence
Cleanup drive, heritage walk shine spotlight on Irrum Manzil Palace on World Heritage Day
Dalit groups stage march in Kannur alleging bid to derail probe into students death
Fire breaks out at carpet storage unit in Nacharam; no casualties
Opposition unity, neither automatic nor obvious, sinks Constitutional Amendment Bill
Till last week of March, government interlocutors faced no outright opposition to proposed legislation on seat expansion, delimitation to expedite implementation of womens reservation.
Attack on RSS worker: three CPI(M) activists sentenced to RI
Light rain likely in parts of North Coastal A.P., Rayalaseema; heat to persist till April 25
Allahabad High Court defers order on plea seeking FIR against Rahul Gandhi
A person suspected of an offence is entitled to be heard before a decision is taken in criminal revision proceedings, says the High Court
Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgery, advised rest for 10 days
Six arrested in Malkajgiri cybercrime crackdown; 32 lakh refunded to victims
Strangled in its infancy: Modis sharp attack on Congress, DMK
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress and its allies in Parliament, accusing them of strangling an honest effort in its infancy and calling it a foeticide in the House. He also said parties including the TMC, Samajwadi Party and DMK were guilty and described them as offenders against the Constitution and the nations women.
IPL 2026 PBKS vs LSG | Shreyas Iyer has overcome his weaknesses, feels Hopes
The former Australian all-rounder also hailed his captaincy, under which PBKS reached the final last year
IPL 2026: Will he, wont he the Dhoni game continues
Head coach Stephen Fleming remained predictably tight-lipped, offering little beyond the standard line that Dhoni was progressing well in his recovery
Plus One admission process initiated in Puducherry
Valparai tragedy exposes gaps in ghat driving skills, safety awareness
Road safety experts have expressed concerns about the judgment and control of the driver
Thirupparankundram, where hillock, temple are in the thick of controversy
NTKs T. Sathyadevi, Puthiya Tamilagams A. Sethuraman, and TVKs R. Nirmalkumar are adding to the otherwise straight fight between V.V. Rajan Chellappa of the AIADMK and Kiruthiga Thangapandi of the DMK
MP seeks Air Force land for expansion of Belagavi airport
MLA, Collector take a bike ride to inspect Peruru Lake in Tirupati
Iran reviewing new proposals put forward by U.S.; Trump says cannot blackmail with Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Supreme National Security Council said in a statement that Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, serving as an intermediary, presented the proposals to Iran when he recently visited Tehran
DYFI to hold protest on April 28 against govt.s MoUs with private medical colleges
Two workers injured as FOB under construction collapses at Anakapalli station
Second installment of Rythu Bharosa on April 20
West Bengal Pradesh Congress says no post-poll alliance
Bengal Congress Committee chief tries to dispel reports on the possibility of post-poll tie-up with TMC; the Congress is contesting all Assembly seats on its own strength in the State, ending a decade-long understanding with the CPI(M)-led Left Front
Two fishers die due to suspected smoke inhalation off Beypore harbour
After tying womens quota to delimitation, why shift blame, ask women activists
Court verdict in rape and murder of nine-year-old girl child case likely on April 30
Jagtial 'Praja Ashirwada Sabha' will catapult BRS to its past glory: KTR
Banu hails from humble origins in the Bhagawangolaconstituency of Murshidabaddistrict, one of the worst affected by SIR deletions; CM MamataBanerjee had earlier claimed her petition had resulted in the apex courts order
One-way traffic rule to be introduced on two roads in Belagavi
