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Electoral roll purges raise constitutional questions

Voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls raise concerns over constitutional and procedural validity

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:19 am

A tightening of the fist in Indias digital public square

The draft amendments to Indias Information Technology Rules trigger fears of digital overreach and a departure from existing judicial rulings

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:12 am

Keshav Maharaj replaces injured Mitchell Santner in Mumbai Indians squad

Santner has been ruled out owing to a shoulder injury which he sustained during the teams last match here at the Wankhede Stadium against Chennai Super Kings

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:06 am

Tapan and Harschit emerge all-round champions

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 2:01 am

Sindhu begins her journey in global badminton governance as BWF Council member

One of the most accomplished players in the sport's history, Sindhu has assumed a full voting position on the BWF Council following her election as Chair of the BWF Athletes Commission in December

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:59 am

Hridoy's half-century leads Bangladesh past New Zealand in T20 series opener

Hridoy finished 51 not out from 27 balls, including two fours and three sixes. He shared a 57-run partnership with Parvez Hossain and another 49 with Shamim Hossain in an unbeaten fifth wicket to help Bangladesh race to the victory

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:50 am

Culture of violence: On the Washington press dinner shooting

The proliferation of guns in U.S. has given a deadly edge to political disagreements

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:47 am

India falter in chase as Wolvaardt powers South Africa to 4-1 series win

Wolvaardt, who has already notched up two fifties and a century in the series, struck 11 fours and two sixes in her 56-ball knock, carrying her bat despite wickets falling around her

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:39 am

Stopping Kvaratskhelia is key to Bayern's chances against PSG in Champions League semifinal

Kvaratskhelia has scored eight goals so far including another fine solo effort against Liverpool in the first leg of their quarterfinal. That's twice as many as teammate Ousmane Dembl, the current men's Ballon d'Or holder

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:32 am

Can middle school students engage with AI?

The CBSE curriculum includes introductory discussions on AI fairness, responsible use, and digital safety. This focus is broadly consistent with cross-national practices

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:30 am

Thomas & Uber Cup Final: Indian men enter quarterfinals; Sindhu loss dents womens chances

Paris Olympian and Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen set the tone with a 21-14, 21-16 win over Ephraim Stephen Sam to hand India an early lead

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:26 am

Haryana Assembly passes women empowerment resolution; Congress boycotts session

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the constitution of the women empowerment committee would strengthen the women in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:16 am

No rest for the wicked: Even as Tamil Nadu comes down from its election high, tensions are still rising

The issues vary from the advisability of Chief Minister M.K.Stalin taking a holiday in Kodaikkanal to the comparative performance of Tamil Nadu with other southern States with respect to the IT sector to the possibility of a coalition regime getting formed due to the presence of the Vijay-led TVK

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:13 am

Woman found dead in decomposed state

The incident came to light after neighbours noticed a strong foul smell emanating from her house and alerted the police

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:08 am

King Charles III arrives in U.S. on delicate mission to restore U.K.-U.S. relationship

The President has spoken in glowing terms about King Charles, repeatedly referring to the monarch as his friend and a great guy

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 1:02 am

Two bisons electrocuted in Jagtial district

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:52 am

Tamil Nadu does it again with double-digit economic growth

The State registers 10.83% real economic growth rate during 2025-26, according to the recently-released data of the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:51 am

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents' dinner shooting

Allen, 31, is believed to have travelled by train from California to Chicago and then onto Washington, where he checked himself in as a guest at the hotel where the gala dinner was held with its typically tight security, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:37 am

Coal India Q4 net profit accelerates 12%, fuelled by marginal increase in input cost

Cost of inputs rose by a marginal 1% in the March-end quarter

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:28 am

Prismforce Launches AIQ to Close the Gap Between AI Investment and Workforce Readiness

Strategic platform that defines future roles, baselines workforce AI readiness, and drives targetedupskilling and talent transformation

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:23 am

Freedom of navigation not negotiable: IMO addresses UN Security Council on maritime safety in Strait of Hormuz

Any deviation from these well-established and recognized principles would set a negative precedent and severely undermine the integrity and stability of shipping operations worldwide, IMO Secretary-General said

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:22 am

Kohli, Rahul and the journey to T20 greatness

In the last three years, theRCBtalisman has taken his game in the shortest format to a new level and remains a great role model in modern sport; he is also the benchmark for the Capitals keeper-batter and the new generation

The Hindu 28 Apr 2026 12:13 am

Music composer James Vasanthanscar damaged

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:58 pm

Body found near railway tracks in Kannur

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:58 pm

Actor assault case: legal support trust formed

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:57 pm

Landlords son arrested for sexually harassing tenant

The landlords son, allegedly trespassed into the house, sexually harassed her, and left after issuing death threats

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:55 pm

Railway passengers injured in stone-pelting incident

The EMU train was bound for Chennai Beach from Chengalpattu

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:52 pm

We have to forget this day and move on: Axar Patel

With DCs fans expressing their anger after an abject display, the 32-year-old pleaded for support for his players

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:49 pm

Proposal to increase retirement age of judicial officers in Tamil Nadu under consideration: Chief Justice

Most probably, it will be done. It is only a matter of time, the Chief Justice told senior counsel Vijay Narayan on Monday

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:49 pm

Internal reservation: Nomadic and micro communities to question latest matrix in Karnataka HIgh Court

A meeting of the Federation of Untouchable Nomadic Communities of Karnataka has decided to continue its legal fight to secure a separate category in internal reservation for 59 communities

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:48 pm

Punjab power outages: SAD blames AAP governments failure

Power Minister Sanjeev Arora, meanwhile, asserted that Punjab remains firmly in control as electricity demand skyrocketed from 7,900 MW to over 12,000 MW within ten days

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:42 pm

Preparations under way for grand feast

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:38 pm

Keep middlemen outside the office, Karnataka Chief Minister tells KAS officers

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged officials to keep middlemen outside their office

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:26 pm

Watch: Telangana census: your questions answered

Director of Census Operations in Telangana, Bharati Hollikeri, in an interview to The Hindu, speaks on the process, if any documents are asked for during the process, how can people crosscheck identity of enumerators during field visits and other aspects.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:23 pm

CAPFs go all out to win trust, foster peace ahead of last phase of Bengal polls

Over 100 armoured and anti-riot vehicles deployed across sensitive areas to instil confidence among voters, says official; security presence has fostered trust and an atmosphere of peace, says CRPF

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:22 pm

Baby delivered onboard Murdeshwar-Bengaluru train at Bantwal Railway Station in Karnataka

She was found to be in distress and experiencing heavy bleeding when the train arrived at Bantwal railway station at 7.22 p.m.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:12 pm

IPL 2026 PBKS vs RR | Opening salvos in focus as Kings host Royals

All eyes will be on these dashing openers when Punjab Kings hosts Rajasthan Royals in an IPL-19 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:06 pm

J&K court orders release of AAP MLA after 8 months of jail, says PSA appears an unjustified exercise

The court ordered the release of Mr. Malik from Kathua jail in Jammu; he was arrested on September 8, 2025 following his inappropriate remarks against then Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 11:01 pm

Madras High Court commutes death sentence of a man convicted of repeated sexual assault on minor daughter

The death penalty is final, immediate, and irreversible. It extinguishes not only life but also the possibility of repentance, remorse, or moral transformation, says the MaduraiBench

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:59 pm

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarkas CPRO Madhusudhan passes away

He worked in Eenadu and Andhra Jyothy Telugu dailies during his 20 years stint in journalism

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:58 pm

IPL 2026: We felt Pooran was the best option against Narine in Super Over: Langer

He has struggled, but the numbers say no one plays Narine better than him. Unfortunately, it didnt come off, adds the LSG coach

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:57 pm

IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood blow away DC

The two experienced pacers share seven wickets to shoot out the host for 75; defending champion RCB romps home in just the seventh over

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:54 pm

IPL 2026: Jacks all set to make his first appearance of the season for MI

Jacks put in a long session at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday (April 27, 2026) evening, a sign that he is ready to slot straight in

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:53 pm

Congress allegesAAPgave Rajya Sabha seats for money

Congress accuses theBharatiyaJanataParty (BJP) and theAamAadmiParty (AAP) of being engaged in a fixed match

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:23 pm

Oil India reports hydrocarbon discovery in Libya

The forced majeure was lifted in 2023

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:20 pm

NITI Aayog revamp shows tilt towards science and health

Usually, the choice for the policy think tank has leaned towards economists.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:19 pm

Fertiliser security strong and stable: Union Government

For Kharif 2026, the Ministry of Fertilisers has assessed the requirement of 390.54 LMT. The current available stock of 190 LMT is 49% of the requirement, says Additional Secretary

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:14 pm

Dinesh Trivedi appointed Indias next Envoy to Dhaka

India has appointed former Union Minister Dinesh Trivedi as its next envoy to Dhaka, as New Delhi looks to strengthen ties with Bangladesh.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:12 pm

Kashmir seminary-cum-school sealed under UAPA provisions

Security agencies claim the institution fostered an environment conducive to radicalisation, with several former students allegedly found involved in militant activities; PDP and Kashmir chief cleric express dismay over the move

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:11 pm

Talwar community stages protest against delay in STs certificates

Members of the community say there is delay in the issuance of Scheduled Tribes caste certificates

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

CM Naidu announces 500 crore to make Andhra University a global brand

As part of the celebrations, a commemorative postal stamp, a special coin, and a coffee table book documenting the universitys 100-year journey was released

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:03 pm

RBI tightens bad loan rules to align with global norms

According to the new rule, if one loan of a borrower with many loans is considered Non-Profitable Asset, all the loans will also be considered NPA

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:02 pm

K.N. Nehru moves Madras High Court against direction to register FIR in cash for jobs allegation

Along with the State, he urges the court to stay its February 20, 2026 direction until the disposal of his main plea to set aside the order in toto

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 10:02 pm

Over 1,700 riders booked by Kochi City police during special drive to promote helmet use

Helmet on Safe Drive conducted amid rising concerns over road accidents in urban areas, where two-wheelers account for a significant share of fatalities

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:54 pm

Govt. says Chabahar issue being discussed with Iran, U.S.

U.S. had granted India a six-month waiver to wind up operation at Chabahar Port in October last year.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

Watch: 7 AAP MPs officially merge with BJP: What next? | Above the Fold | 27.04.2026

We begin with the merger of seven AAP MPs with the BJP in the Rajya Sabha. Also ahead, a key trade deal for India, campaigning draws to a close for the next phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, and more.

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

SEBI urged to probe alleged 275 crore fund diversion in slum rehab project by listed firm

According to the complaint, Shah Housecon, described as the developer of the Khot Dongri SRA project, allegedly entered into multiple MoUs and development agreements with different parties over several years

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:48 pm

Flower supply increases in Dindigul

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:46 pm

Punjab journalists complain of censorship by AAP Government

The Press Di Azaadi Bahal Karo Sangharsh Committee says copyright strikes and IT Rules takedown notices are stifling media voices in the State

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:45 pm

West Bengal polls phase II: BJPveteransandCPI(M) youth brigadeput up a challenge in Trinamool stronghold

BJP veterans such as SuvenduAdhikari, Swapan Dasgupta, Arjun Singh,Tapas Roy and Lefts fresh faces like Kalatan Dasgupta, Minakshi Mukherjee andDipsitaDhartake onTMC candidates

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:36 pm

10-year jail for sexual assault of teen girl

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:35 pm

Medical waste discarded, set on fire

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:34 pm

Citizens, NGOs step in to quench the thirst of urban animals

Animal welfare activists in the city have taken initiatives to ensure stray animals have access to water and are raising awareness about it as well

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:25 pm

School admissions to drop by 1 lakh over revised age rule

SCERT report to government says one batch of children who will be five years old in the 2027-28 year will be temporarily left out of admissions to class I as State raises minimum age of admission

The Hindu 27 Apr 2026 9:21 pm