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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Absolute voter increases seen across State followed spatial patterns
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/turnout-increases-in-tamil-nadu-followed-spatial-patterns/article70903136.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:51
While the SIRâs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters compared to 2021 election
Forest Department steps up summer measures for wildlife in Erode
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/erode-forest-department-steps-up-summer-measures-for-wildlife/article70919328.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:51
Drinking water troughs have been installed at strategic locations and are being filled using solar-powered motor systems
Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-film-critics-awards-mystery-thriller-eko-wins-best-film/article70920051.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:43
Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah) and Anaswara Rajan (Rekhachithram, Mr and Mrs Bachelor) share best actor (female) award
Bombay HC modifies order after adjourning defamation suit to 2046; posts hearing in July
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/bombay-hc-modifies-order-after-adjourning-defamation-suit-to-2046-posts-hearing-in-july/article70920103.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:40
The HC had noted that this was one of the matters where the "ego fight" between the parties at the fag end of their lives "clogs the system", preventing the court from taking up cases which require priority
Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/congress-mp-writes-to-president-objecting-to-bar-enrolment-of-perarivalan/article70919494.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:39
R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers
Delhi Excise policy case: HC adjourns to May 4 CBI plea against Kejriwalâs discharge
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-excise-policy-case-delhi-high-court-cbi-plea-against-arvind-kejriwal-manish-sisodia/article70919986.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:37
AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak have written to Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kantha Sharma, saying that they will not appear in person or through a lawyer before the Court
Three policeman suspended after student found dead in Dharwad, mother alleges extortion
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/three-policeman-suspended-after-student-found-dead-in-dharwad-mother-alleges-extortion/article70919958.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:31
As allegations of police harassment emerged after a student was found dead in Dharwad, three policemen were suspended on Wednesday
Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/smartphone-seized-from-kannur-central-jail/article70919931.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:28
The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sivaganga district records 76.59% voter turnout
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/sivaganga-district-records-7659-voter-turnout-in-2026-assembly-elections/article70902298.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:28
Nandyal Collector, SP launch month-long drive to fix 29 black spots on highways
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nandyal-collector-sp-launch-month-long-drive-to-fix-29-black-spots-on-highways/article70919651.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:27
District recorded 567 road accidents and 296 deaths in 2025, up from 542 accidents and 271 deaths in 2024; nine of the 29 identified black spots on NH-40, seven on NH-44 and six within Nandyal town
Man gets 20-year imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Namakkal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/man-gets-20-years-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-in-namakkal/article70919776.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:25
The accused, Vasanth, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by the girlâs parents with the Namagiripettai police on December 29, 2019
One of the two tiger cubs rescued in Nilgiris dies
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/one-of-the-two-tiger-cubs-rescued-in-nilgiris-dies/article70919871.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:20
Two tiger cubs were taken into captivity, one after the other, after they were believed to have been abandoned by their mother
Three-tier security in place at counting centres in central T.N.
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/three-tier-security-in-place-at-counting-centres/article70901885.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:14
EVMs from over 11,000 polling stations in central region were taken to the respective counting centres amid tight security after the polling on April 23
Green NGO âParisarakkaagi Naavuâ writes to PM demanding immediate action to protect people from climate emergencies
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/green-ngo-parisarakkaagi-naavu-writes-to-pm-demanding-immediate-actionto-protect-people-from-climate-emergencies/article70919797.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:10
The organisation has demanded that the felling of any tree on public land, in catchment areas and urban areas, and on notified forest land must be made a cognisable, non-bailable offence, with mandatory minimum penalties
Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-pollution-control-board-prepares-draft-oil-spill-response-plan/article70919810.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:08
A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by KSPCB before NGT
Chhattisgarh Police team detained in Guwahati over alleged bribery case
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/chhattisgarh/chhattisgarh-police-team-detained-in-guwahati-over-alleged-bribery-case/article70919934.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:03
Police said an FIR was registered under bailable sections, after which the team was allowed to leave the police station on notice following preliminary interrogation
EVMs, polling materials sealed in strong room in Ooty
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/evms-polling-materials-sealed-in-strong-room-in-ooty/article70901228.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 10:02
Forest fire near Yercaud doused after two-hour operation
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/forest-fire-near-yercaud-doused-after-two-hour-operation/article70919791.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:54
No casualties were reported. However, several trees, herbs, plants and creepers were destroyed in the fire.
Amid power crisis, Kerala govt directs KSEB to take control of Maniyar hydro project
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/amid-power-crisis-kerala-govt-directs-kseb-to-take-control-of-maniyar-hydro-project/article70919811.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:45
Kerala governmentâs decision comes more than a year after 30-year contract period with Carborundum Universal ended
Telangana SSC 2026 results declared
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-ssc-2026-results-declared/article70919670.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:41
Social Welfare Residential Schools recorded 99.1% pass percentage, the highest among all managements
NSUI activists ransack V-C secretariat in Kuvempu University at Shivamogga during protest over failure to declare results
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/nsui-activists-ransack-v-c-secretariat-in-kuvempu-university-at-shivamogga-during-protest-over-failure-to-declare-results/article70919813.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:40
They also alleged that the university had not rectified discrepancies in the results despite repeated appeals
Dhar State court declared Bhojshala a âmosqueâ in 1935, Muslim side claims in Madhya Pradesh High Court
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-pradesh/dhar-state-court-declared-bhojshala-a-mosque-in-1935-muslim-side-claims-in-madhya-pradesh-high-court/article70919795.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:33
The Hindu community considers Bhojshala, located in Dhar district, a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side claims it to be the Kamal Maula Mosque
Global giant Heinekenâs GCC in Hyderabad inaugurated
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/global-giant-heinekens-gcc-in-hyderabad-inaugurated/article70919514.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:30
It is expected to create over 300 high-value jobs in the initial phase, with employment projected to scale up to 1,600 in the coming years, says Telangana IT and Industries Ministerâs office.
Law permits Perarivalan to practise as lawyer: T.N. Bar Council enrolment committee chairman
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/law-permits-perarivalan-to-practise-as-lawyer-tn-bar-council-enrolment-committee-chairman/article70919644.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:27
K. Balu says Section 24A of the Advocates Act permits former convicts to enrol as lawyers after a cooling-off period of two years pursuant to their release from prison
Ontavantha Pidariyum Oor Pidariyum: The story behind the proverb
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ontavantha-pidariyum-oor-pidariyum-the-story-behind-the-proverb/article70917758.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:20
The proverbâs origins are traced to Udayalur in Thanjavur district, according to noted epigraphist T.N. Subramanian
How Tamil Nadu waited for Assembly election results over the decades
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/how-tamil-nadu-waited-for-assembly-election-results-over-the-decades/article70918095.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:15
For the first time in Tamil Naduâs history, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were deployed in all the 234 Assembly segments in the 2001 Assembly elections, mirroring simultaneous rollouts in Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal
U.S. returns 657 stolen artefacts to India in $14 million restitution
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/us-returns-657-stolen-artefacts-to-india-in-14-million-restitution/article70919300.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 09:05
Sources said the 657 antiquities were delivered in three phases: 612 were returned in November 2024, 26 in July 2025, and in the third phase, 19 were returned to India on Tuesday (April 28, 2026).
West Bengal polls: PM Modi must resign when TMC wins, Derek O'Brien says
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/west-bengal-polls-pm-modi-must-resign-when-tmc-wins-derek-obrien-says/article70919665.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:57
Jharkhand Police arrest prime accused in West Singhbhum treasury-fraud case
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jharkhand/jharkhand-police-arrest-prime-accused-in-west-singhbhum-treasury-fraud-case/article70919671.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:56
In the wake of the scam, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore had ordered a comprehensive audit of all district treasuries
Siberian Huskies abandoned on Hyderabad outskirts, found severely dehydrated; one dead, eight traced
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/siberian-huskies-abandoned-on-hyderabad-outskirts-found-severely-dehydrated-one-dead-eight-traced/article70919657.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:40
The dogs, aged between 2-3 years, were left in open areas far from habitation, with no access to shade or water during peak summer conditions
Visakha Express rape case: railway worker booked, special task force on the trail
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/visakha-express-rape-case-railway-worker-booked-special-task-force-on-the-trail/article70919506.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:25
Government Railway Police take over case from Rentachintala police; special task force formed; CCTV footage from Visakhapatnam, Samalkot and Vijayawada stations being examined
Several Gurugram schools receive bomb threat emails, police on alert
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/haryana/several-gurugram-schools-receive-bomb-threat-emails-police-on-alert/article70919566.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:23
This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats
Kerala farmer killed by own illegal electric fence meant to keep wild boars away
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-farmer-killed-by-own-illegal-electric-fence-meant-to-keep-wild-boars-away/article70919559.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:21
Carcass of wild boar also found near the power fence
Month-long Kochi Comedy Festival brings together national and regional artistes
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/month-long-kochi-comedy-festival-brings-together-national-and-regional-artistes/article70915495.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:16
The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew, Gautham Govindan, Shamik Chakrabarti and Anand Rathnam along with a few artistes from Kerala
Six foreigners held for prostitution near Madiwala check post in Bengaluru
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/six-foreigners-held-for-prostitution-near-madiwala-check-post-in-bengaluru/article70914936.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:14
Upon questioning, the women reportedly failed to produce valid passports or visa documents, or provide satisfactory details regarding their stay in India
Umar Khalid is in jail to ensure society doesn't turn into prison: Prakash Raj at Bengaluru event
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/umar-khalid-is-in-jail-to-ensure-society-doesnt-turn-into-prison-prakash-raj-at-bengaluru-event/article70918985.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:12
The event focused on Mr. Khalidâs writings, incarceration, and the broader political and social context reflected in the book
Telangana records 46â on second consecutive day, seven districts cross 45â on April 28
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-records-46%C2%B0c-on-second-consecutive-day-seven-districts-cross-45%C2%B0c/article70919463.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:11
Siddaramaiah will remain Karnataka CM for another 15 days, says MP Govind Karjol
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/siddaramaiah-will-remain-karnataka-cm-for-another-15-days-says-mp-govind-karjol/article70919489.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:10
Internal fighting has reached its peak, says BJP leader
The Hindu launches tabloid âTeenDigestâ for young readers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/the-hindu-launches-tabloid-teendigest-for-young-readers/article70919366.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:08
A revamp of The Hindu In School, the 32-page edition aims to engage curious young minds in an age of endless scrolling. Content ranges from deep dives into science and world affairs, to stories designed to spark creativity.
Ganga Expressway: All you need to know about the expandable six-lane greenfield corridor
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/pm-modi-inaugurates-ganga-expressway-uttar-pradesh-six-lane-greenfield-corridor/article70919397.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:04
The Ganga Expressway is a 594-km-long, access-controlled greenfield corridor with six lanes, expandable to eight, and a design speed of 120 kmph
Yashâs âToxicâ postponed again: We are aligning global distribution, say makers
https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/toxic-postponed-yash-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-kvn-productions-new-release-date-rukmini-vasanth/article70919224.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:01
âToxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, the much-anticipated film starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been pushed back indefinitely. The movie was set to hit the theatres on June 04, 2026
Nandyal SP Suneel Sheoran conducts late-night surprise inspections to curb crime in town
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nandyal-sp-suneel-sheoran-conducts-late-night-surprise-inspections-to-curb-crime-in-town/article70919341.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 08:00
SP Suneel Sheoran visits Bommalasatram, Railway Station, Nunepalli, Sai Baba Nagar and other localities; tells personnel to keep watch on rowdy-sheeters and intensify night patrols
Schools shut in five Mizoram districts as heavy rain, winds lash State
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mizoram/schools-shut-in-five-mizoram-districts-as-heavy-rain-winds-lash-state/article70919488.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:59
Aizawl, Serchchip, Lunglet, Hnahthial, and Lawngtlai districts shut schools as a precautionary safety measure, School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said
Kerala power cuts: No load shedding, âoveruseâ causing disruptions, says Minister Krishnankutty
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-power-cuts-no-load-shedding-overuse-causing-disruptions-says-minister-krishnankutty/article70919551.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:58
Krishnankutty claims âpower tripsâ due to âoverloadâ are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes
Six killed, four injured as bus crashes into van in Gujarat's Sabarkantha
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/bus-crashes-into-van-in-gujarats-sabarkantha/article70919449.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:46
Six passengers of the van were killed, and four others suffered injuries, he said
PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting 12 districts from Meerut to Prayagraj
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/pm-modi-inaugurates-594-km-ganga-expressway/article70919485.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:40
CM Adityanath described the six-lane (expandable to eight) expressway as a "lifeline" connecting villages, farmers, entrepreneurs and youth
Hark back to the homes of the royals of Royapettah
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/hark-back-to-the-homes-of-the-royals-of-royapettah/article70914847.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:32
Besides Amir Mahal, Royapettah has several royal residences, some of which have survived the test of time
India, U.K. need to simplify their regulatory mechanisms: Londonâs Lady Mayor
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-uk-need-to-simplify-their-regulatory-mechanisms-londons-lady-mayor/article70919352.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:26
During her maiden visit to India, Mayor Dame Susan Langley emphasised on the need for both the countries to understand each otherâs markets more strategically
BJP will form government in Bengal with thumping majority: BJP chief Nabin
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/bjp-will-form-government-in-bengal-with-thumping-majority-bjp-chief-nabin/article70919315.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:18
âThe BJP will form the government in Bengal. We are winning the elections with a massive majority,â Nitin Nabin said
Andhra Pradesh SSC results to be declared on April 30 at 11 a.m., says Lokesh
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-ssc-results-to-be-released-on-april-30-2026/article70919288.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:15
Minister Nara Lokesh says students can check results on the official portal, the Mana Mitra WhatsApp service, the LEAP app and DigiLocker; headmasters can download school-wide results through their logins
PM Modi holds 14-km roadshow in Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/pm-modi-holds-14-km-roadshow-in-varanasi-offers-prayers-at-kashi-vishwanath-temple/article70919406.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:13
Devotees and supporters were seen raising slogans such as "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Shri Ram" to welcome the Prime Minister
Tamil Nadu government cannot restrict maternity leave to just 12 weeks for third pregnancy: Madras High Court
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/tamil-nadu-government-cannot-restrict-maternity-leave-to-just-12-weeks-for-third-pregnancy-rules-madras-high-court/article70919207.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:10
Justices R. Suresh Kumar and N. Senthil Kumar say the pain undergone by women employees for all pregnancies are the same and hence they are entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for third pregnancy too
Free health camp in Jambagi village in Vijayapura district by B. M. Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/free-health-camp-in-jambagi-village-in-vijayapura-district-by-b-m-patil-medical-college-hospital-and-research-centre/article70917612.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:08
The health camp was held in the Government Higher Primary School in Jambagi H. village of Babaleshwar taluk
Mumbai to face 10% water cut from May 15
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/mumbai-to-face-10-water-cut-from-may-15/article70917167.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:05
âIt is to ensure that Mumbaiâs water supply remains in good condition, considering the El Niño effect,â BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide said
Security forces, Maoists exchange fire in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jharkhand/security-forces-maoists-exchange-fire-in-jharkhand-west-singhbhum/article70919355.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 07:05
Misir Besra â a politburo member of CPI (Maoist) â remains active in the area along with his group, according to police sources
At least four killed, 20 injured as bus, truck collide in Odisha
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/odisha/odisha-sundergarh-road-accident-bus-truck-collide-deaths-injuries/article70919290.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:48
The accident took place on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) night in Chandiposh police station area when the bus was travelling from Rourkela to Mangalpur in Jajpur district
Telangana SSC results 2026 on four websites, MeeSeva WhatsApp number
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/telangana-ssc-tenth-results-2026/article70919336.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:45
Hyderabad Police Commissioner appealed to parents not to burden their children with hopes, to observe their behavior after results
Lokesh sworn in as TDP national working president; Naidu hits out at YSRCP, calls for unity in alliance
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lokesh-sworn-in-as-tdp-national-working-president-naidu-hits-out-at-ysrcp-calls-for-unity-in-alliance/article70919320.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:37
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu administers oath to son Nara Lokesh and 252 members of the new TDP committees at NTR Bhavan; says new committees give proper representation to women
Supreme Court says enforcement of existing laws, not new laws, needed to combat hate speech and crimes
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-hate-speech-action-laws-april-29-2026/article70919308.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:34
The court said hate crimes continue to shed blood because of poor enforcement of existing laws, and not because there are no laws to address the issue and punish the perpetrators
Fire breaks out in Ghaziabad high-rise; several residents rescued
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/ghaziabad-uttar-pradesh-high-rise-building-fire-april-29-2026/article70919291.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:25
The blaze erupted on the eleventh floor of the Gaur Green Avenue Society at around 9 a.m., spreading to multiple flats across several floors, a fire department official said
Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/congress-accuses-rajnath-singh-of-giving-clean-chit-to-pakistan-dubs-his-remarks-at-sco-anti-national/article70919228.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:17
Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this "new stance" in relation to Pakistan is all part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of "appeasement" of the U.S.
Anant Ambani urges Colombia to halt culling of Escobarâs hippos, offers to bring all 80 of them to Vantara
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anant-ambani-urges-colombia-to-halt-culling-of-escobars-hippos-offers-to-bring-all-80-of-them-to-vantara/article70919119.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:12
Pablo Escobar brought the hippos from Africa in the 1980s, but after his death, the hippos from his private zoo made a new life in the Magdalena River â where they have attacked fishermen, prompting moves to cull them
Hike in milk price necessary, will be implemented: Milma
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/milma-milk-price-hike-in-kerala/article70919238.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:09
Quantum of increase to be decided after a meeting of Milma board, says K.S. Mani, chairman of Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation
Delhi Excise case: AAP leader Durgesh Pathak says he wonât appear for proceedings
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/excise-case-aap-leader-durgesh-pathak-says-he-wont-appear-for-proceedings/article70919203.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:07
Mr. Pathak, like AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, has written a letter to Delhi High Court Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma saying that he would not appear in person in the matter
Mamata accuses BJP of trying to ârigâ Bengal elections, alleges central forces acting at its behest
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/mamata-accuses-bjp-of-trying-to-rig-bengal-elections-alleges-central-forces-acting-at-its-behest/article70919200.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:03
Mamata Banerjee claimed that some people from outside the state were trying to create disturbances in the constituency and sought immediate intervention from the Election Commission
Madras High Court orders CBI probe into âč397-crore transformer procurement during Senthilbalajiâs tenure
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/madras-high-court-orders-cbi-probe-in-397-crore-transformer-procurement-during-senthilbalajis-tenure/article70919074.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 06:02
Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption to handover the papers to CBI within two weeks
Belagavi ZP CEO tells officials to ensure no village suffers water scarcity, sets up helplines
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/belagavi-zp-ceo-tells-officials-to-ensure-no-village-suffers-water-scarcity-sets-up-helplines/article70917654.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 05:09
He told officials that water should be supplied through tankers every day, or every other day, in villages facing water shortage
What you need to know about Karnatakaâs Rohith Vemula Bill
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/what-you-need-to-know-about-karnatakas-rohith-vemula-bill/article70916012.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 04:58
The revised Bill aims to prevent exclusion and injustice while safeguarding the right to education, and the dignity of students, teaching faculty, and non-teaching staff belonging to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes
National Family Health Survey-6 to be released shortly
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/national-family-health-survey-6-to-be-released-shortly/article70916687.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 04:51
NFHS-6 covered 6,79,238 households across all States and Union Territories, and was conducted in 2023-24
Clothing reality: TN politicians bid for new appeal
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/clothing-reality-tn-politicians-bid-for-new-appeal/article60237848.ece1
Published: April 29, 2026 04:43
The spotless white khadi shirt and dhoti is the trademark of Tamil Nadu politicians. However, a few of them are changing the traditional dress code as they feel comfortable in modern attire and think it takes them closer to the younger generation.
From veshtis to hoodies: How Tamil Naduâs election fashion got a Gen Z makeover
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/tamil-nadu-assembly/from-veshtis-to-hoodies-how-tamil-nadu-election-fashion-got-a-gen-z-makeover/article70861679.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 04:41
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political style is no longer top-down â from DMKâs Stalin to TVKâs Vijay, leaders, supporters, and fans are fuelling a shift to customised outfits, party merch, and social media-driven fashion
Greater Chennai, northern T.N. may shape poll results
https://www.thehindu.com/data/greater-chennai-northern-tn-may-shape-poll-results/article70917969.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 04:00
The Dravidian majors had pronounced successes in specific regions in recent elections.
West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Mamata, Abhishek Banerjee visit polling booths in Bhabanipur
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/west-bengal-elections-2026-phase-2-voting-live-29-april-2026/article70916108.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 03:59
This phase will decide the electoral fate of more than half a dozen Ministers of West Bengal Government, along with Chief Minister and party chairperson Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Voting set to begin at 7 a.m.
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/thehinducomelectionswest-bengal-assembly-elections-2026-phase-2-voting-bjp-tmc-live-updates-april-29-2026/article70916108.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 01:33
This phase will decide the electoral fate of more than half a dozen Ministers of West Bengal government along with Chief Minister and party chairperson Mamata Banerjee
Hyderabad sees diesel demand surge, Collector orders strict monitoring of supplies
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad//article70916990.ece
Published: April 29, 2026 01:26
TGGENCO gets ISO Certification
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/tggenco-gets-iso-certification/article70917667.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 23:45
TMC procured 'artificial fingers' to facilitate false voting in Bhabanipur: Suvendu Adhikari
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/tmc-procured-artificial-fingers-to-facilitate-false-voting-in-bhabanipur-suvendu-adhikari/article70918094.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 21:19
Mr. Adhikari also claimed that as many as 3,810 booth slips distributed by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Bhabanipur were returned undelivered
Training programme for Civil Judge trainees held
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/training-programme-for-civil-judge-trainees-held/article70917780.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 20:16
Union government speaking to Anthropic about concerns over Mythos: top MeitY official
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/union-government-speaking-to-anthropic-about-concerns-over-mythos-topmeityofficial/article70915651.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 20:16
The impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity has emerged as a âvery real threatâ and it has come up in âvery real termsâ with the release of Mythos by Anthropic: MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan
Alleged opening of material room: CEO told to take action
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/alleged-opening-of-material-room-ceo-told-to-take-action/article70917423.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 20:06
Rahul meets Nicobarese community, promises to fight against infra project
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andaman-and-nicobar-islands/rahul-gandhi-reaches-great-nicobar-says-he-made-it-despite-administrations-efforts-to-stop-him/article70916784.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 19:57
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha met with Nicobarese community leaders resisting the Union governmentâs mega infrastructure project, settler and ex-servicemen families, and paid floral tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi at Indira Point
âSufficient auto LPG stock is available in T.N., Puducherryâ
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/sufficient-auto-lpg-stock-is-available-in-tn-puducherry/article70917256.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 19:24
Vaidhya Veeraraghavaswamy temple car festival held
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/vaidhya-veeraraghavaswamy-temple-car-festival-held/article70917533.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 19:20
As the chariot, which weighs 75 tonnes, moved, the chants of Govinda Govinda rent the air
National meet of bank pensioners begins
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/national-meet-of-bank-pensioners-begins/article70917630.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:56
Case against firm for misusing govt. digital data; MD absconding
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/case-against-firm-for-misusing-govt-digital-data-md-absconding/article70917725.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:56
Tamil Nadu Hotels Association to hold B2B expo in October
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/tamil-nadu-hotels-association-to-hold-b2b-expo-in-october/article70917805.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:55
A false high: On voter turnout data, SIR impact
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/a-false-high-on-voter-turnout-data-sir-impact/article70916487.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:54
SIRâs impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures
ECI ought to provide voting facilities for all eligible citizens: HC
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/eci-ought-to-provide-voting-facilities-for-all-eligible-citizens-hc/article70917672.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:53
âJust peaceâ canât be found by joining organisations that charge fees: UNGA President defends UN system
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/just-peace-cant-be-found-by-joining-organisations-that-charge-fees-unga-president-defends-un-system/article70917765.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:52
Ms. Baerbock cautioned against âunilateral use of forceâ while arguing that member states of the UN can mobilise themselves for an institutional action against a state that is accused of genocide by bringing the matter to the UN Security Council
Bodies of five killed in Shankarpally crane collapse sent to native places
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/bodies-of-five-killed-in-shankarpally-crane-collapse-sent-to-native-places/article70917478.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:43
BDS student death:Â prime accused seeks anticipatory bail from Kerala High Court
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/bds-student-deathprime-accused-seeks-anticipatory-bail-from-kerala-high-court/article70917955.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:39
Maharashtra defers action over Marathi rule, to begin training campaign for taxi, auto drivers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/maharashtra-defers-action-over-marathi-rule-to-begintraining-campaign-for-taxi-auto-drivers/article70917447.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:37
Activists, artists question police action on Noida workers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/activists-artists-question-police-action-on-noida-workers/article70917687.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:32
J&K govt. blacklists Reliance General Insurance Company Limited for 2 years
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/jk-govt-blacklists-reliance-general-insurance-company-limited-for-2-years/article70917692.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:27
According to the government, the insurance company failed to issue health insurance cards, provide the list of empanelled hospital, web-based application platform and also failed to finalize performance parameters and penalty framework forming part of theâŠ
EC asks NIA to ensure bombs not used to disrupt Bengal polls on April 29
https://www.thehindu.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly/ec-asks-nia-to-ensure-bombs-not-used-to-disrupt-bengal-polls-on-april-29/article70917978.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 18:10
The directive comes after recovery of crude bombs in the poll-bound State and reports of a minor blast
Agricultural Officersâ Association thanks minister for long-awaited promotions
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/agricultural-officers-association-thanks-minister-for-long-awaited-promotions/article70917298.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 17:58
RGUKT honours GATE-2026 toppers at success meet in Nuzvid
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/rgukt-honours-gate-2026-toppers-at-success-meet-in-nuzvid/article70917662.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 17:54
CITU petitions ILO over âsuppression of workersâ rights by Centre and Uttar Pradesh governmentsâ
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/citu-petitions-ilo-over-suppression-of-workers-rights-by-centre-and-uttar-pradesh-governments/article70917389.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 17:53
âGovernment of India and the Uttar Pradesh Government are in violation of fundamental ILO principlesâ
CBI Joint Director, former ACP get three months jail in 26-year-old case related to assault on IRS official
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cbi-joint-director-former-acp-get-three-months-jail-in-26-year-old-case-related-to-assault-on-irs-official/article70916829.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 17:52
The complaint suggested that the raid was motivated by personal vendetta rather than legitimate investigative grounds and alleged that the officers assaulted his gatekeeper, confined family members to a room, and forcibly dragged him out of his bedroom,âŠ
ED provisionally attaches âč1,113-crore assets in Raheja Developers case
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ed-provisionally-attaches-1113-crore-assets-in-raheja-developers-case/article70917333.ece
Published: April 28, 2026 17:49
The ED is conducting an investigation against Raheja Developers Ltd., its director Navin M. Raheja, and other associated persons
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