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The Hindu Trump ‘controlling’ Modi, claims Rahul Gandhi in Assam election rally
Mr. Modi handed energy security over to the U.S. to an extent that India cannot buy oil from Russia, Iran, and Iraq without seeking Mr. Trump’s permission, alleges Congress leader; he calls BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma the most corrupt Chief Minister of the country
The Hindu On the campaign trail with K.C. Venugopal: When campaign gathers national and global vibes on north Kerala coast
From his base in Kerala, K.C. Venugopal directs Parliament strategy in Delhi, connects local fishermen’s concerns to developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and urges voters to unseat Pinarayi Vijayan and choose the Congress as the “real Left” in the State
The Hindu Election Commission asks NIA to probe Malda violence
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to hand over the probe either to CBI or NIA
The Hindu BJP planning to impose President’s Rule: Mamata
Seven judicial officers were gheraoed by locals at a BDO office at Mothabari in the State’s Malda District on April 1; the officials were rescued later by a huge contingent of police and security forces
The Hindu An agricultural belt plagued by unfair trade practices at DPCs, lack of storage facilities
Farmers call for steps to build a permanent warehouse, implement schemes to boost groundwater level, and link Palar-Thenpennai rivers
The Hindu France bans planned gathering of Muslims in Paris area, citing security risk
“At the request of the Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, I have issued an order prohibiting the 40th edition of the Annual Meeting of Muslims of France, from April 3 to April 6 at the Paris–Le Bourget Exhibition Centre,” the Paris Police Chief Patrice Faure said in a post on X
The Hindu ECI transfer controversy, top court’s clarifications
Article 324 does not give unfettered powers to the Election Commission of India
The Hindu A path to peace in West Asia beyond Pakistan talks
India could lead a Global South initiative at the United Nations to mediate the West Asia war
The Hindu A betrayal foretold: On the U.S. and NATO alliance
After Donald Trump’s taunts and threats, Europe will have to reimagine its security paradigm
The Hindu Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the impact of the crisis on India’s energy security and that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf
The Hindu In the running: On the Artemis II launch
The Artemis II launch assures the U.S.’s partners that NASA is on track
The Hindu Is cinema a positive influence in Tamil Nadu politics?
As Tamil Nadu elections heat up, superstar Vijay enters politics. Join guest A. S. Panneerselvan to explore this cinematic crossover!
The Hindu Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the impact of the crisis on India’s energy security and that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf
The Hindu Hema Malini writes to Speaker; says West Bengal denying permission for cultural events
“I have written a letter to the Honourable Speaker, highlighting a cultural fascism in West Bengal and how it is adversely affecting several people from the cultural world,” the Mathura MP said in a post on X
The Hindu Bullet Train progress: Tunnelling work completed for five-km tunnel
The 5-km tunnel, which passes between Ghansoli and Shilphata, is part of the 508-km-long MAHSR, connecting Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The Hindu Delhi High Court notice to Centre on plea by serving Lt. Col. alleging corruption in Indian Army
Justice Prateek Jalan, in the order passed on March 27, directed the authorities to submit their respective responses on the plea while posting the case for further hearing on May 19
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: Egmore constituency residents weigh infrastructure upgrades against many long-standing civic problems
As Metro Rail work is ongoing in Purasawalkam, traffic congestion and disrupted MTC bus services to some pockets remain core issues; travelling on arterial stretches of Demellows Road - Sydenhams Road and Choolai High Road is a harrowing experience for motorists due to sewer work
The Hindu The long and lingering shadow of war
Even after a ceasefire is declared, the effects of violent conflict take years to heal
The Hindu Watch: What’s at stake in the Tamil Nadu elections 2026?
Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping up to be more than a familiar DMK vs AIADMK contest. But new entrants are complicating the picture. Here’s all you need to know.
The Hindu ‘The war is over… We’ve one way, one chance. That’s the peaceful way, peaceful negotiation, continuous engagement’
Shanmugam Kumaran Tharmalingam alias Selvarasa Pathmanathan alias Kumaran Pathmanathan, or simply ‘KP’, headed the ‘international secretariat’ of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and was its arms procurer. He took the leadership of the LTTE after V. Prabakaran was killed in May 2009. Arrested and taken to Sri Lanka two years ago, he is now in detention in Colombo. This is the transcript of an interview he gave V.K. Shashikumar of THL-Mediagrove on May 14. The interview was telecast over CNN-IBN; and published by Firstpost.com.
The Hindu Tamil Nadu’s actor-politicians and their crusade against corruption
Actor and TVK founder C. Joseph Vijay’s anti-corruption plank is nothing new as the film stars floating their own parties in Tamil Nadu have taken up this theme to earn a name for themselves and garner a massive vote
The Hindu Rajasthan HC issues contempt notices over delay in panchayat, local body elections
The High Court had on November 14, 2025 directed the State government to hold these polls by April 15
The Hindu M.P. Congress MLA, another man sentenced to three years in jail for fraud
Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti to challenge the verdict in Delhi High Court; while the MLA has been fined ₹1 lakh, a former bank employee convicted for helping him fined ₹2.5 lakh
The Hindu Failure of U.P. govt.: Oppn. after tigress found dead on railway track in Dudhwa buffer zone
Officials added that an investigation has been ordered into the death
The Hindu Indian women kick off preparations for Billie Jean King Cup
The Indian team will have a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium– venue for the competition – and had its first training session on April 2 morning
The Hindu HC directs Maharashtra govt. to file reply to petition challenging scrapping of 5% Muslim quota
The plea termed ‘racial and social discrimination’ the revocation of the quota granted under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes category
The Hindu Police Flag Day celebrated
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election 2026 | BJP may try to split DMK alliance even if it gets a majority: Thol. Thirumavalavan
‘I’ve wanted to contest in the Assembly election since 2021. How we function in the Assembly shapes the public perception. Going to Parliament is an honour. But, when I look at Tamil Nadu politics, the BJP’s strategy of gradually weakening regional parties and establishing itself is a cause for concern’
The Hindu High-profile contest on the cards at Thattanchavady constituency
The battle of Thattanchavady, that has pitted a serving Chief Minister against his predecessor has turned into the most high profile contest of the 30-member Legislative Assembly in the Union Territory. A part of the Oulgaret Municipality, the constituency is considered a stronghold of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.
The Hindu Legislation providing internal quota to Scheduled Castes on hold?
More than a month after Governor gave assent to The Karnataka Scheduled Castes (Sub -classification) bill 2025, it is yet to be gazetted
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: Stalin challenges Prime Minister Modi to repeat Bihar poll jibe during T.N. campaign
Asserting that Tamil Nadu has been a haven of peace for people of diverse cultures, the Chief Minister hits out at Mr. Modi for alleging ill-treatment of workers from Bihar in Tamil Nadu. He also criticises the Central government for its denial of Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai
The Hindu Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the impact of the crisis on India’s energy security and that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: Vijay files nomination from Tiruchi East, blames Centre and State for LPG shortage
After filing his nomination for the Tiruchi East constituency, his second seat, he tells voters not to trust either the BJP or the DMK and they are no different from each other
The Hindu Madras High Court dismisses case filed by Sasikala’s alleged benamidar in ₹1,911 crore demonetised currency case
She had allegedly used the currency to purchase shopping malls and mills across Tamil Nadu when Jayalalithaa had been hospitalised in 2016
The Hindu Real issues take a back seat
Electioneering in the run-up to polls has focussed on pacts and deals among various parties. ‘Development’ is a poll issue this time too, but the emphasis on environmental issues has been minimal
The Hindu Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university
The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC norms and standards
The Hindu An agricultural belt plagued by unfair trade practices at DPCs, lack of storage facilities
Farmers call for steps to build a permanent warehouse, implement schemes to boost groundwater level, and link Palar-Thenpennai rivers
The Hindu AAP writes to Rajya Sabha to remove Raghav Chadha as party’s deputy leader
Punjab MP Ashok Mittal to replace Chadha, calls it a ‘routine process’; move comes amid growing rift between AAP leadership and Chadha, who until not so long ago was considered close to Kejriwal
The Hindu Madras High Court dismisses case filed by Sasikala’s alleged benamidar in ₹1,911 crore demonetised currency case
She had allegedly used the currency to purchase shopping malls and mills across Tamil Nadu when Jayalalithaa had been hospitalised in 2016
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: Stalin challenges Prime Minister Modi to repeat Bihar poll jibe during T.N. campaign
Asserting that Tamil Nadu has been a haven of peace for people of diverse cultures, the Chief Minister hits out at Mr. Modi for alleging ill-treatment of workers from Bihar in Tamil Nadu. He also criticises the Central government for its denial of Metro Rail projects for Coimbatore and Madurai
The Hindu Iran-Israel war LIVE: De-escalation, return to diplomacy, dialogue key to resolve crisis, says Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasised the impact of the crisis on India’s energy security and that India remains the only country to have lost mariners in attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: Boycott NDA to protect Tamil Nadu’s rights, says Stalin
Accusing Edappadi K. Palaniswami of becoming a branch secretary of the BJP, he asserts that the NDA has to be uprooted completely to prevent Tamil Nadu from becoming a land of violence
The Hindu T.N. Assembly election: DMK heading a weak alliance, says Palaniswami
Alluding to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s comments that the AIADMK had pledged itself with the BJP, he says the AIADMK has never pledged itself in the past nor will it do so with anyone at any point in the future
The Hindu Sholinghur: Residents seek better roads, want govt. to set up godowns to store sugarcane crop
Devotees visiting the Sri Lakshminarasimhar temple seek better facilities to reach the hill shrine and affordable govt. accommodation for devotees
The Hindu War in West Asia dampens tourism in Kerala
Kerala’s beaches usually teem with foreign tourists by March-April, the fag end of tourism season. But the sector is witnessing mass cancellations due to the conflict in West Asia, which mostly provides transit for Kerala-bound international tourists. Stakeholders say that the tourism industry is facing a double whammy with the war-triggered LPG shortage
The Hindu Power, petroleum and policy in focus at Future Career Conversations
With India importing nearly 85% of its oil, panellists noted that vulnerabilities have only intensified since the Ukraine war, which disrupted established supply chains and altered global energy flows
The Hindu Sentencing in Sattankulam custodial deaths case on April 6; CBI seeks maximum punishment
The judge found the nine police personnel guilty of murder and other offences under the Indian Penal Code on March 23
The Hindu Fr. Justin Panakkal passes away
The Hindu West Asia crisis: Rajnath Singh chairs high-level meet to minimise impact on India
The meeting, held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, reviewed recent developments in the region and deliberated on proactive steps to mitigate potential economic and strategic fallout arising from the ongoing crisis
The Hindu T.N. legislature fully empowered to take away power to appoint Vice-Chancellors from Governor: State tells Madras High Court
Makes the submission in a counter affidavit filed in response to a writ petition challenging nine amendment Acts passed in 2025
The Hindu Fisher communities upset over limited allocation of tickets by Dravidian majors
They accuse DMK, AIADMK of systematically excluding them from electoral race, despite being a decisive voting bloc. In Puducherry, they have not been allotted a single seat. MP Constandine Ravindran says the fisher community’s many sub-groups can only be represented on a rotational basis
The Hindu Cometh the election, cometh the thundu
The Hindu Majority of detenues unwilling to cast votes
Of the 2,147 suspects detained under various laws, only 66 will be exercising their franchise
The Hindu CSK looks for home comfort in the battle of Kings
However, things changed dramatically in the previous season when CSK lost five of six games at home in what turned out to be the team’s worst campaign
The Hindu Telangana delists RTA m-Wallet app; move to integrate with Vahan and Sarathi
Transport Dept records revenue of ₹ 7,097.38, increase of over 2% since last year
The Hindu IPL 2026: Sunrisers open account with a clinical win over Knight Riders
Head, Abhishek, Klaasen and Nitish take the visiting side to 226 for eight; the host loses its way after Raghuvanshi’s run out
The Hindu Jal Shakti Minister’s remarks on Kaleshwaram trigger row in Rajya Sabha
War of words between BRS MP K.R. Suresh Reddy and Minister Kishan Reddy
The Hindu Education Ministry notifies NCERT as deemed university
The notification dated March 30 enables the NCERT to offer courses and confer degrees; it says all such academic programmes must conform to UGC norms and standards
The Hindu T.N. legislature fully empowered to take away power to appoint Vice-Chancellors from Governor: State tells Madras High Court
Makes the submission in a counter affidavit filed in response to a writ petition challenging nine amendment Acts passed in 2025
The Hindu Suryavanshi — how young is young?
Now that he has formally crossed the ICC threshold age of 15, a raging debate is underway on whether the left-handed batter should be fast-tracked to the Indian white-ball team; the special ones are always a step ahead of the opposition and have a counter for every game plan
The Hindu TN Election 2026 | Chennai Poll Canvas: Villivakkam
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 Governor bound by Cabinet’s advice: Madras High Court
Justices A.D. Jagadish Chandira, G.K. Ilanthiraiyan and Sunder Mohan answer a reference made to them by a Division Bench of the High Court
The Hindu A hundred years ago | Himbury mission
The Hindu IPL 2026: Rizvi grabs the opportunity to bat at No. 4
At the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on April 2, 2026, with chaos roiling around him, 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi came of age with an unbeaten 70 that guided Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
The Hindu Jonathan, world’s oldest tortoise, very much alive despite death rumours
Jonathan, the “gentle giant” that “outlived empires, wars, and generations of humans”, is still kicking — albeit slowly — on the island of St. Helena
