Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka on April 19 and 20
Colombo-based political sources told The Hindu that the visiting Indian Vice President is also scheduled to meet opposition politicians, including those from political parties representing the Tamils of the north and east, as well as the Malaiyaha Tamils from the islands hill country
Supreme Court warns M.P. govt. of paramilitary deployment to rein in Chambal sand miners
The top court directed the installation of CCTV cameras, GPS tracking along the routes; matter posted for May 11
Not allowing Nishant Kumar to be a part of Chief Minister Samrat Choudharys Cabinet is the larger political plan of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Man killed in land dispute in Tirupati village; accused family sets house on fire, flees
Man killed over land dispute in Adapareddipalle village of Tirupati rural mandal; accused family absconding
ED raids against Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora, others
The ED teams were provided security by personnel from a central paramilitary force
Ruby Lal interview: History is part of a thinking civilisation
Historian-authors Ruby Lal and Ira Mukhoty in an exclusive conversation on the tiger-hunting Nur Jahan
The police team recovered 2.30 crore in cash and 678 grams of gold from the possession of the accused
CBSEs new curriculum: Bridging policy, skills, and future-oriented learning
Minister P.K. Sekarbabu says 3,000 multi-storey housing units are planned to be built and a multi-level car parking facility being constructed at Broadway will reduce traffic congestion in areas like Sowcarpet. He also seeks to increase the number of educational institutions, learning centres, and libraries and provide uninterrupted electricity, safe drinking water, and proper sewer systems
Asia is vulnerable to an energy shock if West Asia conflict continues, warns IMF
Asia could face a sharp energy shock if the US-Israel- Iran war escalates, the IMF has warned.
Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed
Mr. Harivanshs return to the post, marks the first time a nominated member holds the office of Deputy Chairman
Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Keralas Kozhikode
According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator
Towards restoring hearing without invasive procedures
Raman and Lakshmanan, Founders of Backyard Creators, on their domain
TN has got fair, good deal: G. K. Vasan on delimitation
Karnataka Cabinet approves AI Centre of Excellence at Electronics City in Bengaluru
Also, a Technology & Innovation Museum will be developed in east Bengaluru under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a total project cost of 100 crore
A curious little brother, a worried sister, and a pimple that feels as big as a planet...
Meghnath learns about the mysteries of space from Shukracharya
Akash found the toy when he cleaned his cupboard but when it came alive at night ...
Peninsula Land forays into plotted real estate in Alibaug
Its first project is in Alibaug which is close to Mumbai and targeted at high networth individuals (HNIs) from Mumbai and property investors from India and abroad
Trump says it is important for Pope to understand Iran is a global threat
The Pope has to understand it's very simple Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The world would be in great danger, says Mr. Trump
Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app for alleged harassment and intimidation
FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and intimidation
The trailer features fan-favourite fighters including Ryu, Chun-Li, Ken Masters, Guile and Balrog, alongside recognisable elements such as the Hadouken attack and arcade-style cues
An app that offers mental health and legal support for abuse survivors in India
Bengaluru-based iDare is offering discreet, app-based mental health and legal support for abuse survivors, placing emotional safety at the centre of womens health conversations
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: Voters urged to keep conscience and palms clean
InTambaramandThiruneermalai, resident associations and activist groups run campaigns to prevent voters from accepting cash for votes
Prime Minister, Vice-President pay tribute to Chandra Shekhar on birth anniversary
PM Modi recalled his personal interactions with the former Prime Minister and also urged young Indians to learn more about the leaders work
Rupee rises 28 paise to 92.86 against U.S. dollar in early trade
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 1.16% down at $98.24 per barrel in futures trade
How ambience is reshaping Madurais eateries
From terracotta-toned restaurants to French-themed cafes and rooftop dining, restaurants in Madurai are redefining the experience of eating out
ED secures five-day custody of two accused in RHFL-RCFL fund diversion case
The accused Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Amit Bapna, former senior executives of Reliance (Anil Ambani) group entities, were arrested on April 15, 2026
Stock markets trade higher in early trade
30-share BSE Sensex climbed 177.52 points to 78,166.20; Nifty advanced 37.4 points to 24,234.15
Government Strengthens Clean Fuel Ecosystem, Boosts Consumer Confidence in LPG Access
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
The GPT-Rosalind is designed to support research across biochemistry, drug discovery and translational medicine
UK PM tells social media bosses to step up child online safety
The government is considering restrictions on popular social media apps with ministers under pressure to introduce an Australia-style ban
Perils of selective political reporting: the case of Tamil Nadus finances
The rising prominence of social media warrants a closer look at the shifts in political reporting. An example is Union Minister Piyush Goyals recent claim on Tamil Nadus debt burden, which highlights the limits of citing debt without accounting for other factors
Filmmaker Fazil Razak on Moham selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026
The director on shaping a psychologically layered story and navigating the festival circuit
Observance of death anniversary of Biju Patnaik; a tussle to appropriate legacy in Odisha
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD), one of the most dominant regional forces in Odisha politics since 2000, was founded on the ideology and principles of Biju Patnaik and continues to project itself as the sole inheritor of his legacy
The art engager: Continuum exhibition blends art and home life in Gurugram
Ongoing exhibition Continuum, an exhibition at The Art Hub, Gurugram, dissolves boundaries between art and everyday life for meaningful conversations on the around the language of light, colour, instinct, and emotion
Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away
Netflix is pushing further into live sports, podcasts and games, executives said on an earnings call
Sayyid Akbar Husayni PU College in Kalaburagi launches integrated coaching for NEET, JEE, and K-CET
The coaching programme will be formally inaugurated on April 22
National Medical Commission has also noted that all postgraduate medical education and training must comply with the latest NMC regulations, including the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, and the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025.
How this Tholpavakoothu institute in Palakkad is giving a major fillip to the art form
Harisree Kannan Tholpavakoothu Kalakendram led by veteran Lakshmana Pulavar has been making efforts to sustain the legacy of Tholpavakoothu
School closures and teacher shortages threaten education in Jammu and Kashmir
Jailed MP Rashids father critical in Srinagar hospital, release him on humanitarian grounds: AIP
According to the party, the health condition of Rashids father Khazir Mohammad Sheikhwas worsening
Entrepreneurship Cell set up at Bright B-School in Hubballi
Director of Bright Business School Prof. Prasad Roodagi said that every student should dream of becoming an entrepreneur and contribute meaningfully to society at large
Strongly urge early restoration of freedom of navigation through Strait of Hormuz: India at UN
India reiterated that the targeting of commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding the freedom of navigation and commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, are unacceptable
Encroachments in Ballari cleared, over 5 acres of land reclaimed by district administration
Illegal structures were demolished using earthmovers, and a signboard declaring the land as Government Property was installed
Beyond the Taj: forgotten Mughal monuments to visit now
From palaces along the ghats of Varanasi to temples in Vrindavan and Orchha, experts share their pick of lesser-known Mughal monuments
Classrooms Without Books: Sikkim Sounds Alarm Over Missing NCERT Textbooks
Gangtok, April 16 : Sikkims Education Department has raised an urgent alarm regarding a severe The post Classrooms Without Books: Sikkim Sounds Alarm Over Missing NCERT Textbooks appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .
AP Congress leader Shivaji opposes Delimitation Bill 2026, says it hurts southern States
Congress leader Kolanukonda Shivaji opposes the Delimitation Bill, 2026, saying it will hurt southern States including Andhra Pradesh
TDP in-fighting in Satyavedu targets Nara Lokesh
The recent appointment of Sankar Reddy as the programme coordinator for the constituency apparently triggered the controversy
New Balance Ellipse Review: A bouncy ride with some quirks
The Ellipse is a shoe built for a specific kind of runner and a specific kind of running and when that match is right, its genuinely excellent
Trump says Iran war will be ending pretty soon
U.S. immigration agency interim head Todd Lyons to step down
Todd Lyons has been a great leader of ICE, said Markwayne Mullin in a statement, adding that his last day would be May 31 and wishing him luck in his ext opportunity in the private sector.
PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah on Thursday, April 16, told the Lok Sabha that the Bills to amend the womens reservation law and a fresh delimitation exercise will keep current proportional representation of southern States intact.
Mohith Reddy denies Lokeshs charge against Chevireddy family
Mohith Reddy said the allegations that the Chevireddy family was involved in the liquor scam and laddu scam were baseless
Inside Naad, Hyderabads All-in-one coffee, bakery and bistro space
Nine new Lok Sabha seats to redraw Telanganas electoral map
Hyderabad and its surrounding districts will undergo the most significant changes
Why Noidas factory unrest is more than just about minimum wages
Even after the post-protest revision announced by the State government, workers argue that the increase in wage is nominal and they are constrained by costs of living
Jus Reign on Late Bloomer: Theres beauty in hesitation and doubt
Jasmeet Raina reflects on how stepping away from his popular YouTube persona, Jus Reign, helped him create the dramedy dedicated to people finding their own pace
Improving cleft care in the age of AI
In India, an estimated 30,000 children are born each year with cleft lip and/or palate. While surgical access has improved significantly, the gap lies beyond the operating room. In this context, AI is both a clinical tool and a bridge connecting various domains of comprehensive cleft care
Strengthening sustainable eye care infrastructure in India
While traditional models often focus on high-volume services in urban centres, sustainable models place greater emphasis on early intervention at the community level. In India, what is needed is centres that are low-maintenance, community-based and resilient to local conditions
Inside Andhras millet push that is turning women into entrepreneurs
Across Andhra Pradesh, a government initiative is building women-led millet enterprises that link farms, kitchens and local markets into viable livelihoods
U.S. President Trump greets T.S. Sandhu on appointment as Delhi Lt Governor
Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed as the Delhi Lieutenant Governor on March 5
The petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay contended that deceitful religious conversion is not only a serious threat to sovereignty, secularism, democracy and liberty but also a menace to fraternity, dignity, unity and national integration
12 lakh people in Telangana opt for No Caste in SEEEPC Survey-2024
Of them, 43.3% reported possessing caste certificates
The commissioning began in the presence of the candidates or their authorised representatives as well as General Observers, according to the release
Hezbollah has not said if it recognizes the ceasefire -- but a senior figure said it would respect it if Israeli attacks on the militants stopped
Had a very good conversation with friend Modi: Trump
Mr. Trump had called Mr. Modi on Tuesday (April 14, 2026) to discuss the bilateral relationship and share perspectives on the situation in West Asia
Mining push meets tribal resistance
Tribal villagers and the administration are at loggerheads over bauxite mining at the Sijimali hill, which straddles Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in south Odisha. Tension has gripped the region ever since attempts were made to lay a road to a bauxite block. On April 7, police fired tear gas shells to disperse protesting villagers and several personnel were injured in the counter-attack.Satyasundar Barikexplains why it is not an isolated incident
The ordinary world has given me everything | Subodh Guptas monumental A Fistful of Sky at NMACC
One of the artists largest shows is on at the NMACC and Subodh Gupta calls it short stories interwoven with his experiences and journey
How AI companies are quietly becoming the worlds cybersecurity gatekeepers
Anthropics Project Glasswing looks noble on the surface. But it is essentially a cartel of the most powerful technology companies cartel that gets to decide who can access the most capable cybersecurity tools ever built
Volvo Car India to increase price by upto 1 lakh
This step is essential to maintaining the uncompromising safety and luxury standards our customers expect, the company said in a statement.
Madhya Pradesh authorities deploy force at illegal sand mining locations; take preventive measures
Morena SP Samir Sourabh said that 50% personnel from the SAF company have been deployed at Rajghat, which he described as the most crucial location related to illegal sand mining
Billionaire Anil Agrawal named in Sakti power plant explosion FIR
On April 14, a tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine exploded at Vedantas power plant in Singhitarai village killing 20 and injuring 16.
Letters to the Editor April 17, 2026
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay releases TVK manifesto; criticises Dravidian majors poll promises
He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power
South Africa series is great chance to prepare for T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet
We want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. Its a great chance for us to come together and prepare well before the World Cup, Harmanpreet said at the pre-series press conference.
The institutionalised sluggishness of the legal system
For a layman, the legal process feels like a black hole where time and money disappear without a clear horizon for resolution
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain calls time on international career after 159 matches
Rubel represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, carving out a reputation as a dependable limited-overs bowler.
Stalin unfit to rule Tamil Nadu, time to give him rest: Annamalai
Tamil Nadu election: Home voting for 8,947 voters begins in Chennai
Indias rural models are shaping development diplomacy
In recent years, a growing number of African governments have begun exploring the Indian SHG-based livelihoods framework
T.N. election 2026: Cases filed in Madras High Court over assets of Vijay, Tamilisai Soundararajan
Litigants have sought an inquiry by Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) as it had been sought in another case filed against Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
Creeping risk: On industrial accidents and neglect of risks
Industrial accidents occur due to neglect of risks built up over time
Queen on the board: On R. Vaishali winning the Womens Candidates tournament
Vaishalis success should lead to greater depth in womens chess
Cashew farmers in Pudukottai struggle amid falling prices and low yields
Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
The U.S. leader praised Pakistan's eally great Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and powerful army chief Asim Munir for their role in brokering the talks with Iran
