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From the margins to momentum: the BJP’s electoral journey in Tamil Nadu

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 05:03
The BJP initially capitalised on Hindutva politics in Kanniyakumari, winning its first Assembly seat in 1996; thereafter it tasted success only in alliance with the Dravidian majors; hopes to convert its rising vote share to more seats in 2026
Categories: National News

Thirty years on, Akshaya Kshetram is home to 100 persons with intellectual disabilities

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:48
Akshaya Kshetram, a home for persons with intellectual disabilities near Tirumala, turns 30 and plans outreach activities and an awareness walk
Categories: National News

Bid to clean up a rotten trail in Hyderabad’s thriving food scene

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:47
Beneath Hyderabad’s booming food economy lies a dark web of adulteration, mislabelling and unsafe practices. Of late, an unprecedented police-led crackdown is pulling back the curtain on a sprawling food fraud network that thrives on gaps in regulation and consumer trust. But as enforcement tightens and complaints surge, the city finds itself trying not just to fix a broken food chain, but also to restore faith in what lands on every plate, write Serish Nanisetti and Lavpreet Kaur
Categories: National News

Karnataka includes root canal treatment under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:47
A Government Order issued on April 8 provides for the addition of specific procedure codes for root canal treatment under the Dental and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialty of the scheme.
Categories: National News

Matter will be looked at differently if you apologise: privileges committee tells Kunal Kamra

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:39
Kunal Kamra later told The Hindu that he had refused to tender an unconditional apology
Categories: National News

Oil prices today: Crude climbs amid attack on Saudi facilities; US-Iran ceasefire on edge

Times of India - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:39
Oil prices surged Friday as Brent Crude surpassed $96 and WTI neared $99 a barrel, driven by renewed Middle East supply risks. Attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and ongoing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted production and added a significant risk premium to global markets.
Categories: National News

Watch: Sabarimala women entry case: What happened in the Supreme Court?

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:29
The Sabarimala case is back in the Supreme Court, and this time, the debate has taken a sharp turn. During Wednesday’s hearing, the Centre told the court that some of its most progressive judgments may actually be “not good law.” And at the heart of this argument lies one question: how much power should courts really have over religion? What were the three arguments posed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta? What is the Sabarimala women entry case all about?
Categories: National News

Bengal blues: On SIR and elections

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:28
SIR, not governance, dominates political discourse in poll-bound Bengal
Categories: National News

Babar surpasses Virat to script history, silences critics to become fastest to...

Times of India - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:27
Babar Azam silenced critics by becoming the fastest T20 player to 12,000 runs in just 338 innings, surpassing Chris Gayle. He achieved this milestone during a dominant performance for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL, remaining unbeaten on 87. This record-breaking feat came after Azam expressed frustration over comparisons with Virat Kohli.
Categories: National News

Kerala HC rejects plea by father of Venjaramoodu mass murder accused against movie

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:23
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas rejected the plea of Abdal Rahim who claimed that the movie is based on the incident
Categories: National News

Karnataka High Court quashes FIR against drone development company, cautions police against not giving FIRs to accused

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:17
A case was registered after the police control room received information that a drone was found lying on a vacant plot of land
Categories: National News

Two killed, three injured in SUV-motorcycle collision near Madanapalle in Annamayya

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:15
An SUV collided with a motorcycle near Madanapalle in Annamayya district, killing two persons and injuring three others, police said.
Categories: National News

Who posted ‘Zombie Drug’ video online: Bengaluru police want to know

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:13
‘Zombie Drug’ panic puts Bengaluru police on trail of person who uploaded video, spread false information
Categories: National News

AIMIM ends alliance in Bengal: Party snaps tie with Humayun Kabir; eyes solo run

Times of India - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:09
Ahead of West Bengal polls, Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM has ended its alliance with Humayun Kabir's party, citing concerns over remarks questioning Muslim integrity. AIMIM will now contest independently, aiming to provide a voice for marginalized communities. The move could influence constituencies with significant minority populations, potentially creating multi-cornered contests.
Categories: National News

Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes second Integrated Air Drop Test

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:05
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the accomplishment of the IADT-02 in a post on X
Categories: National News

RR vs RCB: Can Royal Challengers keep Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in check?

Times of India - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:03
Rajasthan Royals are enjoying a stellar season, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressing everyone, including coach Shane Bond. Opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal also shines, holding the Orange Cap. However, they face a formidable challenge against the in-form defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli and featuring a strong batting and bowling attack.
Categories: National News

Why did the Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati at the last minute?

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 04:03
Despite Congress’ withdrawal, the election in the Pawar bastion will not be unopposed
Categories: National News

India finalising agreement to supply oil, gas to Mauritius amid West Asia crisis: Jaishankar

Hindu - Fri, 04/10/2026 - 03:52
The West Asia war and Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of global oil passes, had halted shipping and sent global oil prices soaring
Categories: National News

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