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'Thunderous jolt': PM Modi hits back at TMC’s 'jhalmuri' dig with 'chillies' barb

Times of India - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:08
Prime Minister Modi playfully responded to opposition criticism about his unscheduled jhalmuri stop in West Bengal, stating the state will celebrate BJP's victory with sweets and the popular snack. He suggested the TMC felt the "heat of chillies" from his brief break, while the TMC accused him of staging a "scripted drama" and humiliating an Adivasi leader.
Categories: National News

Delhi woman rape and murder case: Rajasthan police probing rape charge against accused man

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:03
The culprit is a serial offender, and has been accussed of sexually assaulting a woman in Rajasthan’s Alwar haours before committing the crime in Delhi
Categories: National News

BJP to contest four seats in upcoming Maharashtra Legislative Council polls

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:00
Nine council members, including former CM Uddhav Thackeray and Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe, are retiring on May 13.
Categories: National News

Sam Altman clarifies his 'drunk text' to Anthropic's growth head Amol Avasare

Times of India - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:57
A pricing confusion at Anthropic, where Claude Code's availability was questioned, led to a witty jab from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. While Anthropic clarified the situation, the incident highlighted the competitive landscape. Altman's playful response, amplified by its reach, subtly underscored OpenAI's own strengths and market position amidst Anthropic's strategic adjustments.
Categories: National News

Boston Marathon: Runner gives up personal best to save collapsing competitor

Times of India - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:49
Sportsmanship shone at the Boston Marathon 2026 when two runners, Aaron Beggs and Robson de Oliveira, stopped to help a struggling first-time participant, Ajay Haridasse, just meters from the finish line. Despite sacrificing personal bests, they supported him across the line. All three later met qualifying standards for the next marathon.
Categories: National News

Karnataka SSLC exam-1 results: State records ‘historic’ 94.1% pass percentage

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:33
The results have shown a marked improvement, with a 14.06 percentage point increase compared to the 80.04% recorded last year
Categories: National News

Respect all views except Whatsapp University: Supreme Court in Sabarimala case

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:32
The observation by a nine-judge Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala
Categories: National News

Ranya Rao walks out of prison in gold smuggling case as COFEPOSA detention ends

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:30
Officials said the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, which had booked the case, will not challenge the lapse of Ranya Rao’s detention and is not seeking an extension
Categories: National News

Sri Venkateswara Museum revamp at Tirumala nearing completion; to be inaugurated in September

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:26
Built at a cost of ₹145 crore the redeveloped museum will house 14 interactive galleries across 1.20 lakh sq. ft.; the inner galleries are complete and the outer galleries will be finished soon
Categories: National News

‘Pallichattambi’ movie review: Tovino Thomas’ ahistorical period drama undone by heavy-handed approach

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:25
The Dijo Jose Antony directorial, set amid the tumultuous period of the Liberation Struggle in Kerala, takes a very dated approach in writing and filmmaking
Categories: National News

Trust trumps everything else: Anthropic’s India chief Irina Ghose

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:16
At the AWS Summit in Bengaluru, Irina Ghose, Managing Director of India at Anthropic, highlighted the importance of customers’ trust and reliable products that serve all users
Categories: National News

West Bengal polls 2026: Kapil Sibal questions purpose of election; slams EC

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:15
The Rajya Sabha MP also took a swipe at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying he must be awarded with a Padma Bhushan
Categories: National News

Mitchell Starc set to join Delhi Capitals; selection headache on the cards

Times of India - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:10
Mitchell Starc is set to join Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026 on Friday after Cricket Australia clearances, targeting a May 1 return against Rajasthan Royals. The injured fast bowler's arrival presents a selection dilemma for the Axar Patel-led side, which needs strong performances in upcoming matches to boost playoff hopes. Starc's gradual return will be managed carefully.
Categories: National News

CPI seeks ₹500 crore to rebuild Peddavagu project breached in 2024 floods

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:07
State secretary G. Eswaraiah has written to the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Ministers, saying the 1977-built project, which irrigates 23,000 acres and supplies water to about 30 villages, remains largely unusable almost two years after the breach
Categories: National News

Africa occupies central place in India’s foreign policy today: Jaishankar

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:07
The India-Africa relationship is rooted in “our civilisational linkages”, nurtured over centuries through cultural exchanges and human interactions, the External Affairs Minister said
Categories: National News

Vengaivayal, where water tank was contaminated with human faeces in 2022, boycotts polls

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:06
The boycott stems from the alleged contamination of an overhead tank supplying drinking water to the SC hamlet with human faeces — an incident that triggered widespread outrage and is currently under investigation by the CB-CID
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu elections: Delays, limited bus services affect polling day travel across State

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:06
Commuters across Tamil Nadu faced delays and crowding on polling day as limited public transport services disrupted travel to native places
Categories: National News

Jagan visits bereaved families of YSRCP leaders on second day of Pulivendula tour

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 07:05
The former Chief Minister called on the families of Sudhakar Reddy and Pulla Reddy, offered prayers at the Shiva temple in Ippatla, and held a Praja Darbar at the party office
Categories: National News

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