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Punjabs border farmers caught between fence and Zero Line

The central government recently initiated steps to relocate the border fencing closer to the international boundary, a move expected to provide significant relief to farmers who have for decades operated under stringent Border Security Force (BSF) regulations

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:59 am

Pune police book two students over dance performance on Maoist leader at Govt hostel

The students told the police that they were not aware that Madvi Hidma was a Maoist leader

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:58 am

Rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns sweeping storms ahead

The MeT office also said that light rainfall with gusty winds was likely in several adjoining areas of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh over the next two hours

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:52 am

Dr. Bharti nominated to WHOs oversight committee for neglected tropical diseases

Dr. Bharti has been included as an independent expert of neglected zoonotic diseases in the 18 membered oversight committee

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:45 am

Complete Padmavathi Childrens hospital as per schedule: JEO

The state-of-the-art facility coming up at the foot of Tirumala hills will also have a helipad at the top to handle emergency cases

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:43 am

Indian among second group of migrants deported from U.S. and taken in by Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of a growing number of countries across Africa and the Americas that have signed contentious, often secretive agreements with the U.S. to accept deportees from other countries

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 7:24 am

U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

The waivers could complicate the Wests efforts to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington at odds with its allies

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 6:35 am

Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, led Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before being replaced by Roberto Mancini

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 4:41 am

BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 4:19 am

Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 4:07 am

South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 3:56 am

Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 3:50 am

Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title since 2004.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 3:45 am

Mob attacks Assam forest range office over alleged land encroachment, several injured

Detention of Adivasi people for alleged land encroachment at the Ripu-Chirang Reserve Forest near India-Bhutan border triggers violence

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 3:27 am

Central Kerala reels under sizzling heat

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 2:31 am

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Layoffs.fyi, a website tracking tech job cuts around the world, reported that 73,212 employees have lost their jobs so far this year

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 2:09 am

Pune airport runway shut after IAF aircraft 'hand landing'

The airport uses a 'dual-use model', integrating civilian commercial operations with an active Air Force station

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:53 am

Climate-resilient water initiative launched in Chickballapur district

The initiative will provide technicalassistanceto local governments to assess water and wastewater systems, integrate climate and disaster risk into planning processes, and develop actionable strategies for resilient and efficient infrastructure deployment and service delivery

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:51 am

KERC approves APR true-up; consumers to see bill adjustments from May across Karnataka

The order follows the BESCOMs Annual Performance Review (APR) petition, filed in November 2025, which showed a revenue gap after comparing approved costs and actual earnings

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:47 am

Expert committee recommends reducing CSE seats by 17%

The panel has also recommended that institutions cannot start more than five computer science-related courses

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:40 am

Develop century-old schools in Karnataka as heritage institutions: KDA to govt.

Chairman of KDA submitted a report on century-old government schools to School Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Friday

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:38 am

Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'

The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental, social and human cost of mining

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:35 am

Pope Leo and Trump, the battle for Americas soul

Mr. Trumps charge that Pope Leo caters to the radical left is incoherent on its face

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:19 am

DU studentarrestedinillegal arms case

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 1:13 am

Deservedly dead: On the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

A ramrod approach to delimitation was bound to fail

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:56 am

Temporary truce: On U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran

The U.S.-Israel ceasefire with Iran must hold across all fronts

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:44 am

IPL 2026 GT vs KKR: Gill leads from the front as Titans complete a hat-trick of victories

His 50-ball 86 sets up the chase after the pacers led by Rabada bowl out Knight Riders for 180; Greens knock the lone bright spot

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:39 am

Fabregas Como takes the road less travelled through Serie A

In a league known for defensive solidity, the lakeside club plays a brand of fluid, attacking football. In just its second season in the Italian top-flight in a quarter of a century, Como is in contention for a Champions League spot. Its rise and style under the former Spain midfielder have won admirers but they have also ruffled the feathers of the established order

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:34 am

How imperious Javokhir Sindarov staked his claim with a singular Candidates run

The Uzbekistan Grandmaster earned the privilege to challenge D. Gukesh for the World title in staggering fashion in Cyprus. The 20-year-old killed the competition at the Candidates, following his breakout performance at last years World Cup with another statement triumph

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:34 am

Letters to the Editor April 18, 2026

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:30 am

Higher education budget up by 60% in 5 years, yet T.N. govt. universities continue to struggle for funds

A State government committee noted in its October 2025 report that the existing model of disbursement of grants has not resulted in excellence in academics or better financial discipline

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:26 am

SC agrees to hear CBIs plea against HC order acquitting 4 in custodial-death case

The case pertains to the death of Udayakumar (28), who was allegedly taken into police custody in Thiruvananthapuram in September 2005 and was subjected to custodial torture, leading to his death

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:25 am

Madrasa students allegedly assaulted

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:22 am

Sasikala criticises DMK and AIADMK for recklessly miring Tamil Nadu in financial morass

While her criticism of the DMK government over administrative failure was direct, Ms. Sasikala referred to the AIADMK as the previous regime, while charging both parties with saddling every unborn child with a loan of 2 lakh due to the freebie culture

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:19 am

CCB unearths IPL tickets black market racket

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:17 am

Prakash Karat praises Stalin, INDIA bloc for defeating Constitutional Amendment Bill

Terming the Bill the latest attack on the rights of Opposition-ruled States, he says the Modi government is trying to tamper with the federal structure

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:16 am

Boy held for assaulting traffic constable

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:16 am

Interior districts of T.N. to sizzle till April 21; humidity to increase heat stress in coastal districts

Weather enthusiasts and experts emphasise the need to incorporate the real feel temperature in forecasts to better indicate heat stress impact.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:15 am

Odisha man gets life term for murder

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:14 am

NCB destroys drugs worth 38 crore in Bengaluru

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:06 am

The fire started by Stalin has burnt the arrogance of Delhi, says T.N. Chief Minister

Terming the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in Parliament a historic win, the DMK president says this will be spoken about even after a 100 years. The real blow will be delivered on polling day, he adds

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 12:00 am

Mechanic hacked to death by friend

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:57 pm

MaheshPoyyamozhifacing a stiffer challenge this time inTiruverumbur

Tiruverumburis going to the polls amid voter discontent over the delay in building service lanes along theTiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway and continuing recessionary conditions among its once-thriving steel fabrication units

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:55 pm

It a red-letter day, says Revanth; KTR blames BJP

BJP says Revanth, Rahul conspired to defeat women

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:15 pm

Chaturvedis grumbling over defeat of Womens Bill flies in the face of her partys stand

Shiv Sena UBT MP Sanjay Raut tells The Hindu that they opposed it because the BJP draped a pink saree on the delimitation bill

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:10 pm

Will pendulum effect hold true for Krishnagiri this election?

Krishnagiri has consistenty oscillated between the DMK and AIADMK in hustings since 1984, with the incumbent being an AIADMK MLA; the challenger this time around is from Congress; lack of rail connectivity, grievances of mango farmers and a toll plaza in the wrong place are some of the issues the electorate seeks answers to

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:10 pm

DMK never did good for Tamils, alleges EPS

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:06 pm

Nine teachers died as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say the van they travelled in fell from a hairpin bend

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 11:01 pm

We know how to bring the debt under control, improve the finances of Tamil Nadu, and implement all the welfare schemes completely, says the AIADMK general secretary

On delimitation, the Union Minister for Home Affairs has clarified that not only Tamil Nadu but other States also will not be affected.I have also reiterated it. Tamil Nadus share will go up from 7.18% to 7.23%. This has disproved what Mr. Stalin has been saying: EdapaddiK.Palaniswami

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:51 pm

BJP to take to streets over defeat of womens quota Bill in Lok Sabha

Women MPs from NDA hold protest outside Parliament, carrying placards and raising slogans against Opposition following defeat of Constitution Amendment Bill on womens reservation and Delimitation Bill.

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:50 pm

South stood united, made its voice heard and democracy prevailed: T.N. CM Stalin

M.K. Stalin says he never opposed delimitation and always sought fairness in a process that is thought through and not pushed for political gain; he says women will see through the BJPs optics

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:45 pm

Harbour constituency: Sekarbabu bets on housing, traffic fix and education

As campaigning intensifies ahead of the polls, Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments P.K. Sekarbabu outlined his development roadmap for Harbour Assembly constituency, focusing on eliminating roadside dwellings, easing traffic congestion through new parking facilities, and expanding educational and civic infrastructure.

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:41 pm

Opposition defeated an attack on the Constitution, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader assures Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Oppositions unconditional support if the government wants to bring the 2023 womens reservation law into force

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:40 pm

Gauthami Nair is buoyed by the response to the Tamil web series Kaakee Circus

Actor Gauthami Nair talks about her latest Tamil web series Kaakee Circus, focussing on education and, turning her attention to acting

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:39 pm

MSN Labs launches semaglutide

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:36 pm

Nasscom inducts 33high potential start ups for its GenAI Foundry programme

Several founders havescaled their funding ambitions by 9X since joining the programme, reflecting increased market confidence and clearer growth pathways, says Nasscom

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:29 pm

Watch: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

Major political and geopolitical developments lead todays headlines. The Constitution Amendment Bill on womens quota faces a setback in the Lok Sabha, while Sri Lankas Power and Energy Minister resigns amid controversy. Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over global shipping, even as remarks by Tejasvi Surya on Telangana trigger a political storm. The Supreme Court also flags illegal sand mining in Madhya Pradesh. Stay tuned for the full breakdown.

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:27 pm

Watch | Not womens quota, but anti-national act: Rahul Gandhi attacks Bill

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a strong attack on the Centre, calling the Constitution Amendment Bill a panic reaction aimed at redrawing Indias electoral map rather than empowering women.

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:24 pm

Centres approach on delimitation, womens quota Bills wrong: Farooq Abdullah

He said the way delimitation was done in J&K has left people even more worried

The Hindu 17 Apr 2026 10:23 pm