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Manipurs Zomi leaders to take late BJP MLA Valtes body to Delhi, protest outside party office

Valte was assaulted by an Imphal mob on May 4, 2023, suffering life-threatening injuries; after his death in February 2026, his family refused to perform his last rites till the arrest of those behind the attack

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:28 pm

Stalin accorded rousing reception in Kolathur

The DMK president met and thanked supporters. Voters recalled his contributions to the constituency, including the construction of flyovers, community halls, and other facilities

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:26 pm

Delhi court allows confiscation of assets linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

ED says confiscation of properties linked to fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari is necessary to prevent him from frustrating legal process by remaining outside country.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:23 pm

EC notifies Kerala poll results

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:21 pm

CIC recommends DoPT include sub-caste data in UPSC results to broaden reach of affirmative action

The DoPT official added that the list of candidates allocated to services (along with their category) on the basis of CSE-2017 onwards is available on the department's portal

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:21 pm

Lord Kallazhagar reaches His abode

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:14 pm

KTR compliments Vijay on partys huge success

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:14 pm

Bombay High Court grants bail to Surendra Gadling in prison since 2018 in Elgar Parishad case

The lawyer-activist, the last among the 16 accused in the 2017 case, will continue to be behind bars as his bail application in a separate 2016 arson case is pending before Supreme Court

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:10 pm

BRS flays govt. for imposing unofficial ban on urea sales

Harish Rao says farmers of sugarcane, fruit orchards and vegetables facing urea crisis

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:09 pm

The highest and lowest margins of victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadi Assembly election

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by theTVK, with theDMKfinishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:06 pm

MoD inks 1,476 crore deal with BEL for mobile electronic systems

According to Defence Ministry, the systems, with a minimum indigenous content of 72%, are expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of Army units while advancing Indias self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 11:01 pm

Saffron supporters say they are well rid of Mamata as they celebrate a famous victory

State Secretariat to return to the Writers Building from Nabanna after 13 years

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:55 pm

China says wider U.S. sanctions on Cuba are 'illegal'

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:45 pm

Watch: DMK chief M K Stalin holds roadshow in Kolathur after his defeat to TVKs V S Babu

M. K. Stalin, chief of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, held a roadshow in Kolathur following his unexpected defeat to V. S. Babu of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The roadshow drew significant crowds, with Stalin thanking supporters and signalling that the party would regroup and continue its political fight.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:36 pm

Watch: TVKs Chennai sweep surpasses AIADMKs 1977 debut

With the results of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections now declared, the newly formed Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, has delivered a stunning performance in the states capital, Chennai, winning all but two of the 16 assembly constituencies.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:29 pm

Tamil Nadu Congress to take final call on Vijays support request: KC Venugopal

The Congress leadership has asked the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee to take a final call on Vijays request for support to form a government in the State. The decision will be taken keeping in mind the mandate for a secular government and the sentiments reflected in the electoral verdict.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:21 pm

Watch: Mamata Banerjee refuses to back down after poll defeat

Mamata Banerjee responded strongly after her partys defeat in the elections, refusing to back down from the outcome and says that she will not resign

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:18 pm

Roundtable discussion on Outer Ring Road to be held on Wednesday

The event aims to move beyond surface-level conversations to actionable insights that can shape Chennais next phase of growth

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:02 pm

Kishore Datta resigns as West Bengal Advocate-General

He was appointed Advocate-General on December 16, 2023, for a second term, following the resignation of S.N. Mookherjee

The Hindu 5 May 2026 10:00 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Poll outcome raises questions over future of minor parties

Smaller constituents of LDF, including Kerala Congress (B), Revolutionary Socialist Party (Leninist) and Congress (S) drew a blank, despite having pockets of influence

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:57 pm

US not seeking fight, launches Operation Freedom, says Pentagon chief

The U.S. has launched Project Freedom to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon said the mission is defensive and temporary, aimed at ensuring safe passage amid tensions with Iran. Officials stressed that the U.S. is not looking to fight but will act to secure a key global trade route.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:56 pm

Assam elections 2026: Howhavesmaller allies fared?

The Oppositionsthree Gogoi formula to counter the BJP failed as bothCongress state chief Gaurav Gogoi and AJP chief Gogoi lost from their respective seats in Jorhat andKhowang.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:46 pm

KEA calls candidates to upload NEET details

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:35 pm

DVAC arrests RTO in Karur

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:34 pm

Assembly poll 2026: CPI(M) commences post-poll debacle stock-taking exercise as it realises there is no magic bullet

The debilitating rout, especially in the partys strongholds, has thrown up some big questions regarding the partys campaign strategy, organisational cohesiveness, candidate finalisation, and efficacy of its political operations, including whether misplaced confidence of an inevitable third consecutive term in power had imbued the partys electioneering with complacency from the booth level and upwards

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:25 pm

TVKs robust performance in urban areas surprises the DMK, the AIADMK in Karur

Karur hit the headlines when 41 people perished in the stampede at a meeting addressed by TVK chief Vijay on September 27, 2025; the party could win only one seat in the district

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:24 pm

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals elects to bat against Chennai Super Kings

CSK made a couple of changes, bringing in Windies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein and pacer Gurjapneet Singh

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:20 pm

CM to visit Mysuru on Wednesday

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:10 pm

2026 Assam Assembly elections at a glance

The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, asserting their dominance in the States political landscape. Altogether, the BJP-led NEDA has swept the elections by winning 102 seats and the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha has secured 21 seats.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:08 pm

BJPs bid to gain a foothold in central region fails, party loses in all five seats it contested

Partys top leaders had campaigned intensely in the region right from Union Home Minister Amit Shah in January; Prime Minister Modi addressed a meeting in Tiruchi

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:05 pm

Intra-party rumblings, poor election work smother Speaker Appavus electoral fortune

The shocking defeat of Appavu, has surprised the common voter as he has lost the electoral battle to K. Sathish Christopher of TVK; However, his defeat has not shocked the DMK men, who are very much aware of the intra-party squabbles among the district-level office-bearers

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:02 pm

Watch: Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, rejects poll defeat | Above the Fold | 05.05.2026

From post-election power plays and West Asia tensions impacting Indians to Raghav Chadhas appeal to the President, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - Top news of the day.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:01 pm

Ottapalam defies LDF slide

Sasi blames BJP vote surge for UDF loss

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:01 pm

Lokesh to lay stone for Carrier Globals 1,000-crore facility in Sri City on May 6

It helps bring advanced cooling technologies that are indispensable for the next-generation growth engines such as data centres, AI infrastructure and high-performance computing environment

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:01 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: People rejected false allegations, says O.J. Janeesh after Kodungalloor win

Youth Congress leader hits out at CPI(M), credits UDF surge to public awareness and anti-incumbency mood

The Hindu 5 May 2026 9:00 pm

CPI(M) to discuss reasons for LDF poll debacle in Kozhikode, Cong. to examine Beypore defeat

The UDF won 12 of the 13 segments in Kozhikode when the Assembly election results were declared on May 4, 2026. The LDFs victory was confined to Beypore, from where former Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas managed to win

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:59 pm

Watch: Decoding TMCs defeat and the rise of BJP in West Bengal

In this insightful discussion based on the latest electoral data, The Hindu explains BJPs historic win in West Bengal.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:58 pm

Belagavi ZP to strengthen Yoga, AYUSH practices in all schools

The ZP CEO has instructed district AYUSH officers and taluk level officers to strengthen these practices by training physical education teachers

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:57 pm

Bengalurus bookstores bring people a little closer to calling this city their own

Bengalurus reading community rallying around The Bookworm, trying its best to get this much-loved bookstore back on its feet again, says a lot about the citys larger culture, discovers The Hindu

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:56 pm

Tenkasi district TVK candidates votes surprise opponents, officials

Though none of the five TVK candidates fielded in the district had romped home in the electoral battle, the number of votes they polled is something unbelievable as the minimum votes obtained by one of these contestants is over 45,000 votes

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:52 pm

Cine exhibitors seek bailout package for single-screen theatres in Andhra Pradesh

Stating that many theatres are on the verge of closure due to competition from multiplexes and growing impact of OTT platforms, they urge Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh to extend them, among others, relief from commercial electricity tariffs and reduction in municipal property taxes

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:52 pm

CPI calls for protests on May 11 over acute water shortage

The Communist Party of India has demanded immediate action to address the issue

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:51 pm

Kerala Assembly elections: Major shift in electoral dynamics of Idukki plantation sector

The recent Assembly elections in Idukki marks a significant shift, with the LDF losing all five constituencies, including its traditional strongholds of Udumbanchola, Devikulam, and Peerumade. The UDF gains ground, particularly among plantation workers who have shifted their support. This loss, alongside a rise in backing for the BJP, signals a transformative moment in Idukkis political landscape, prompting the LDF to reassess its dwindling support.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:49 pm

TVK draws a blank in four districts in central region

Despite making good inroads and despite a wave in favour of Vijay, the fledgling party could not win any seat in Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Tiruvarur and Ariyalur districts

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:44 pm

Informant in POCSO case against Jyotirmath Shankaracharya moves HC against police history-sheet

In his plea, Ashutosh Brahmachari says that either he got acquitted or the trial remains stayed in most of the cases filed against him. In February, he moved a court for registration of FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, alleging that he molested two minors in his Ashram.

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:42 pm

Gang of five arrested for house break-in thefts

The gang used to sell vegetables and fruits by day and break into locked houses at night

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:42 pm

Close contests mark TVK surge, but old guard retains Kanniyakumari

Although TVK has not won any Assembly segment in the district, their fierceful debut indicates their strong wave in favor of the party; However voters in the region once again reaffirm their allegiance to congress, CPI(M) and dravidian parties

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:40 pm

State signs economic masterplan to double Bengaluru Metropolitan Region economy by 2032

The blueprinting phase of the plan is expected to take four to five months and is targeted for completion by mid-September

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:31 pm

New-age campaign helps TVK win six seats in Coimbatore district

The partys campaign strategy and the election result have stunned the rivals as its founder C. Joseph Vijay did not even conduct a road show or public meeting in Coimbatore district

The Hindu 5 May 2026 8:30 pm