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In pictures: India revels in Holi spree

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:34
Categories: National News

Why India needs to radically rethink its doctoral education programmes

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:31
India faces many real-world problems that could benefit from high-quality PhD research. These issues span public health, agriculture, sustainability, digital inclusion, and education. The question is whether our current systems support and encourage studies grounded in what the people need
Categories: National News

How students’ resource maps can be a gamechanger in local body planning

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:18
Students of Government Model Boys’ Vocational and Higher Secondary School, Attingal, apply experiential knowledge to practical situations to come out with 26 thematic maps that can emerge as a valuable resource in Attingal municipality’s planning process
Categories: National News

Israel-Iran War: Eight more stranded persons seek help to return to Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:08
In all, a total of 17 persons from Dakhina Kannada have sought help of the Karnataka government to return from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
Categories: National News

Kerala CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran signals break with party after 63 years

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:08
In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran says he has not applied for membership scrutiny (an annual intra-party exercise) because he feels the CPI(M)’s State and district (Alappuzha) leadership has ‘spurned and ridiculed him’
Categories: National News

T.N. Chief Minister Stalin inaugurates auditorium at Presidency College

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 09:06
It has seating capacity for 1,272 persons on the ground floor and 800 persons on the first floor, along with an administrative office and a VIP room
Categories: National News

India ranks second globally for children who are overweight and living with obesity: report

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:43
India stood second only to China in the number of children with high BMI: 41 million high BMI; 14 million obesity, as per the World Obesity Atlas 2026
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Govt closely monitoring West Asia turmoil; safety mechanisms activated for seafarers: Sonowal

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:29
Sonowal said his Ministry is prepared to extend all necessary operational, diplomatic and humanitarian support to safeguard Indian vessels and personnel
Categories: National News

West Asia crisis: MEA establishes control room to assist Indians

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:25
The Control Room can be contacted from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at: 1800118797 (Toll Free) +91 11 2301 2113, +91 11 2301 4104, +91 11 2301 7905
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Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri, says Army; search operation on

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:12
Suspected persons were observed trying to sneak into this side from the Turkandi forward area around 4.15 a.m., prompting the army to open fire, the officials said
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Solve confusion in delivering postal items addressed to the dead: Madras High Court directs India Post

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 08:09
Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava’s bench also orders that the postal items must be handed over to legal heirs present in the residence of the deceased until the DGPS takes a call
Categories: National News

Srinagar MP, ex-Mayor booked for circulating false content on social media

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:51
The FIR against Aga Ruhullah and Junaid Azim Matoo is egregiously unwarranted and unjust; must be withdrawn immediately, said Mehbooba Mufti
Categories: National News

Farmer in Kerala’s Wayanad dies in suspected elephant attack

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:49
According to local residents, the victim had gone to drive off an elephant that had entered his farm. However, as he did not return, they checked and found him lying on the ground with elephant footprints around him
Categories: National News

Five from Bengaluru killed in a road accident in Chittoor

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:47
The car in which they were travelling rammed the rear of a stationary lorry on the highway. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in the death of all five occupants
Categories: National News

Kerala private sector nurses go on strike; services at 490 hospitals and clinics hit

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:42
They seek higher pay, improved staffing levels to reduce workload, better patient-caregiver ratio and end to alleged arbitrary lay-offs
Categories: National News

Finland’s President Stubb kicks off four-day visit to India; trade, innovation top agenda

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:29
The visit, featuring a high-level delegation of Ministers, officials, and business leaders, aims to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation between India and Finland across various sectors
Categories: National News

Rajya Sabha tangle: Negotiation continues in MVA, BJP issues list of four candidates

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:24
State Congress leadership wants the Rajya Sabha seat allocated to itself, but several leaders The Hindu spoke with, said they might have to support Sharad Pawar if he decides to contest
Categories: National News

Pahalgam terror attack: NIA seeks China’s legal assistance to trace information on GoPro linked to attack

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 07:19
According to the application, the NIA, during the course of the investigation into the case, seized various material objects and electronic devices connected with the conspiracy and execution of the terrorist attack
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