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Karnataka Congress stuck in a quota matrix

The recruitment for government jobs in Karnataka has stirred a hornets nest

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:24 am

History-chasing India, England on collision course at iconicWankhede

There hasnt been one standout performer, butSuryakumar& Co. have been able to eke out contributions from different personnel at key moments; Brooks men have had a grand campaign after an early loss to West Indies and the shift back from slightly tricky tracks in Sri Lanka to a potentially excellent one for batting isnt the most demanding

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:22 am

Nitishmay enterRajya Sabha, make way for newBJPChief Minister in Bihar

JD(U) leaders wanted party to have a succession plan for the government, say BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will be from the backward class

The Hindu 5 Mar 2026 12:17 am

BJP govt 'going beyond limits' in imposing Hindi, says TN CM, slams naming arch as 'Kartavya Dwar'

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin strongly criticized the Union government's alleged Hindi imposition. He condemned the naming of the Tiruchirappalli railway divisional office entrance arch as 'Kartavya Dwar'. Stalin demanded immediate replacement with Tamil names. Opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami also urged central intervention. DMK members protested, painting over the Hindi inscription. Officials assured replacement with Tamil words.

The Economic Times 5 Mar 2026 12:17 am

T20 World Cup| Allen has a stroll in the garden as Kiwis reach the final

Quinton de Kocks below-par record against off-spin prompted the introduction of Cole McConchie inside the PowerPlay, and the move worked instantly.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:55 pm

Kalamassery municipality mulls energy-efficient alternatives for street lights

The municipality has drafted a project to replace tube lights with LED lights in the first phase of the project expected to cost around 75 lakh

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:50 pm

Applications open for IISER Aptitude Test 2026

Corrections in application forms will be carried out between April 16 and 18 and exam hall tickets will be released on May 24

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:47 pm

Tiruchi Siva, Constantine Ravindran are DMK Rajya Sabha candidates

Tiruchi Siva will be entering the Rajya Sabha for the fifth time

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:45 pm

CM Stalin inspects ongoing construction of elevated corridor on Anna Salai

The Chief Minister, along with the Minister for Public Works E.V. Velu and Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma. Subramanian, inspected the 3.2 kilometre-long elevated road being constructed at a cost of 621 crore

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:45 pm

Watch: After tense talks, DMK-Congress alliance seals seat-sharing pact for Tamil Nadu polls

By inking a seat-sharing pact with the DMK for the Assembly elections, the Congress has confirmed the continuation of its alliance with the DMK for 21 years, barring a brief separation in 2014. The agreement puts an end to speculation that the Congress was toying with the idea of aligning with actor Vijays TVK.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:43 pm

Nepal goes to polls amid domestic upheaval and regional power plays

The March 5 election is expected to restore constitutional order and bring the democratic process back on track

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:31 pm

T20 World Cup | Brook wants to make it as uncomfortable as possible for India

I dont believe that we need the perfect game to win the competition, Brook said

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:28 pm

Watch: Iranian naval vessel destroyed by U.S. torpedo in Indian Ocean

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War Two, according to U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:18 pm

Four workers faint after inhaling gas in effluent treatment plant in Ranipet

Initial inquiry revealed that the four workers had opened the tank, which is around 10 feet deep, to remove sludge

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:18 pm

New Ranipet SP Sibin assumes charge

According to a press release, Mr. Sibin served asSuperintendent of Police (SP) for Chengalpattu district

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:15 pm

Textiles Minister inaugurates new Bypass Road in Ranipet

The new Bypass Road is funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme 2024-25

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

CBI launches probe into Puducherry counterfeit drugs case

The Central agency took over the case after investigation by local police revealed potential implications affecting public health, economic security, and national interest

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:09 pm

Subdued heat to persist in most parts of T.N. till Sunday; mist, fog to linger in some places for two days

Light rain may continue in one or two places in the State and Puducherry on March 10, according to the RMC

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 11:09 pm

Watch: Mufti questions Centres silence on Iran strike, seeks release of Kashmir detainees

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti burnt effigies of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Srinagar to protest the joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:52 pm

SIR protests continue in West Bengal days after publication of the draft rolls

With the Assembly election due in a few months, the TMC may seek to keep the SIR pot boiling;Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee plans to sit in a dharna in Kolkata against the SIR from March 6

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:45 pm

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in Mediterranean

The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of LNG, completely sank between Libya and Malta, a statement said

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:42 pm

NCP (SP) scotches merger speculations

Jayant Patil says reunification talks had beeninitiatedat Ajit Pawarsinsistenceand are no longer on the table.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:38 pm

Palestinian envoy to India slams jungle law in Iran-U.S. conflict

Abu Shawesh has expressed deep concern over statements from major powers indicating that the window for negotiations has been closed

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:35 pm

Watch: Nepal is going to polls on March 5: Why it matters | The Hindu Explains

Nepal is heading to the polls on March 5, 2026 a landmark election triggered two years early by a youth-led uprising that brought down the government, killed 77 people, and set an entire country on a new course.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:33 pm

Congress will name Rajya Sabha candidate when filing nomination: Himachal CM

With a clear majority in the 68-member Himachal Pradesh Assembly, the Congress's victory should be a foregone conclusion, but for its bitter experience in the previous Rajya Sabha election

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:32 pm

180 flights cancelled amid growing West Asia conflict

Air India Express announced that its air services to Muscat will remain operational;Air India says it will deploy additional flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris to cater to the high demand

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:27 pm

Trade bodies flag impact of West Asia crisis on trade-driven Karnataka

Many Kannadigas have their business set-ups in Jebel Ali or in other trade free zones in West Asia; many travelled through Dubai, Abu Dhabi,Qatar or Doha to reach leisure or business destinations in the U.S., or Europe

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

CM, DGP hold meeting with Amit Shah over talk of impending surrender of top Maoist

Police deny such move and claim meeting was to brief the Union Home Minister about the naxalite movement and the requirements of the State police force

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:19 pm

AIADMK fields veteran Thambi Durai again, allots one RS seat to PMK

In another release, he said another seat of the Upper House had been allotted to the Pattali Makkal Katchi

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:18 pm

India backs a Myanmar-led peace process, says Jaishankar

His comments come a month after a military-backed party won the Myanmar general election

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

FERA members detained in Dindigul

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 10:01 pm

CM meets Congress top leaders to finalise RS nominees

Abhishek Manu Singvi, Vem Narender Reddy emerge top contenders

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:55 pm

CII Coimbatore office-bearers

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:50 pm

Investors continue selling stocks as crude gets dearer

Indian markets experience the most volatile day in nearly 9 months. Experts say short term volatility is not expected to hit investment plans in the long term.

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:48 pm

Jagriti Theatres Morning Raag series back in Bengaluru from this month

Jagriti Theatre brings the sixth edition of their annual Morning Raag concert series back to the city this weekend

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:48 pm

Foundation for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant this month: CM

A shift from Ease of Doing Business to Speed of Doing Business gave A.P. an edge over other States in attracting investments, says Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:37 pm

Minister inaugurates rehabilitation colony for Ramayapatnam Port displaced families

Of the total cost of nearly 5,000 crore for the port, the State government has already spent 1,800 crore, and almost 77 per cent of the construction has been completed

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:36 pm

Cochin Dioceses post-SIR campaign seeks to ensure nobody loses right to vote

The diocese, comprising 40,750 families spread over four Assembly constituencies in two districts, has launched the drive to identify those who remain out of the electoral rolls even after the recently concluded Special Intensive Revision of voters list

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

Nepal deploys over 3 lakh security personnel for March 5 polls

Acting Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the percentage of invalid ballots was expected to be minimal due to extensive voter education programmes carried out across the country by the Election Commission

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:29 pm

Watch: Strait of Hormuz Blocked: How long can Indias fuel stocks last? Oil at $100/BBL? | Business Matters

In retaliation to the U.S.-Israel combines attack, Iran has shut down shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. How long can Indias fuel stocks last if supply disruptions are prolonged? And how much more can fuel cost for India if oil tankers avoid the strait?

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:27 pm

Karnatakas HPV vaccination plan revived under Centres national rollout

The programme announced in Karnataka earlier could not take off as planned due to delays in vaccine procurement

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

90% data integration for Family Benefit Management System likely by April 30

FBMS is envisioned as a centralised digital platform to ensure transparent, targeted and seamless delivery of welfare benefits to eligible families across Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:20 pm

RCB matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: Final clearance yet to come

The Karnataka State Cricket Association is required to comply with 17 major suggestions drafted by the expert committee to get final clearance; it has only complied with two so far

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Revenue department officials court arrest

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:12 pm

Gulf conflict: A.P. trying to evacuate stranded people in three days

Communication with Telugu people currently in Iran was yet to be fully established, and efforts were under way to reach out to them through diplomatic and community channels, says Minister Kondapalli Srinivas

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:11 pm

P.K. Sasi to quit CPI(M), to contest in Ottapalam as Independent

While CPI(M) leaders insist that his exit will not dent the partys prospects, UDF hopes to leverage his influence

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:10 pm

Karur gets swimming pool

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

DMK allots 28 Assembly seats and one Rajya Sabha seat for Congress

The pact was formally signed by DMK President and Chief Minister MK Stalin and Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President K Selvaperunthagai

The Hindu Businessline 4 Mar 2026 8:59 pm

Award for environmentalist

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:56 pm

Congress To Contest 28 Seats, Get 1 Rajya Sabha Spot As DMK Seals Pact For Tamil Nadu Polls

The pact forms part of a grand alliance of 21 parties led by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

News18 4 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

Police canteen building inaugurated

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

As war in West Asia intensifies, cardamom prices take a hit

Average price of cardamom falls by 150 per kg. However, no order cancellations reported yet

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:49 pm

SSLC, Plus One exams begin on Thursday

4.18 lakh students have registered for SSLC examinations. 4.11 lakh students will appear for the Plus One higher secondary examinations and 3.41 lakh students for the Plus One improvement examinations

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:49 pm

SVMC bags top research award at NTRUHS

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:47 pm