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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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:46 am

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:30 am

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?

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 3:19 am

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?

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 2:46 am

DMK and Congress derailed our effort, but we will continue to fight for women, says PM Modi

Modi campaigns for NDA candidates in Coimbatore

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 2:21 am

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:45 am

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:04 am

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 1:00 am

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:56 am

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sriperumbudur constituency voters say infrastructure progress does not match industrialisation pace

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.

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:54 am

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

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:32 am

Now, sari optional

The Hindu 19 Apr 2026 12:00 am

India calls in Iranian envoy, conveys deep concern after two oil tankers prevented from crossing Strait of Hormuz

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) describes the meeting as the Ambassador being called in, not summoned

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:40 pm

T.N. Assembly election: flames of DMKs black flag protest burnt down BJPs saffron flag, asserts Stalin

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:29 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:24 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:19 pm

New library at Alliance

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 11:13 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:56 pm

Union Cabinet approves 24,815 crore multi-tracking projects across 15 districts in U.P., Andhra Pradesh

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:51 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:40 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:36 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:30 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:28 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:22 pm

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Despite development measures, gaps in basic civic infra unresolved in Alandur constituency

Alandurlacks basic amenities such as piped drinking water supply and underground drainagein some areas; sources in theDMKcontend that the government has improved civic infrastructure

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:07 pm

Hyderabad theatre icon Babban Khan passes away

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 10:01 pm

On the draw April 18, 2026

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:58 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:53 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:47 pm

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.

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:40 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:38 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:36 pm

Valparai tragedy exposes gaps in ghat driving skills, safety awareness

Road safety experts have expressed concerns about the judgment and control of the driver

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:31 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:26 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:22 pm

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:17 pm

CPI(M) activistMostariBanusays it was her Supreme Court petition that secured relief for excluded voters in Bengal

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

The Hindu 18 Apr 2026 9:11 pm