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George Kutty, a beloved figure in Bengaluru’s film society movement, no more

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:42
As the driving force behind the Bangalore Film Society and the editor of Deep Focus magazine, George Kutty brought thought-provoking and socially relevant films to the forefront
Categories: National News

West Bengal election 2026: Clashes break out between AJUP, TMC workers in Murshidabad

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:36
The violence was reported from Shibnagar village in the Naoda Assembly constituency during the first phase of the State Assembly polls.
Categories: National News

TMC accuses police of acting in BJP's favour in Nandigram, Suvendu alleges voter intimidation

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:26
The presence of these officers is raising serious concerns about the neutrality in the polling process, says State Minister Shashi Panja
Categories: National News

India’s crude oil production falls for 11th consecutive year; gas also sees a dip

Times of India - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:21
According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, crude production fell 2.5 per cent to 28 million metric tonnes in 2025–26. This marks a cumulative drop of 22 per cent since 2014–15.
Categories: National News

Ladakh L-G Saxena approves major tourism reforms to ease business, cut compliance burden

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:19
As part of the reforms, several documentation requirements have been removed, easing entry barriers and improving transparency
Categories: National News

Karnataka SSLC exam-1 results: Teachers, parents encouraged me to achieve centum, says Udupi student

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:19
A student of Mother Theresa Memorial School in Shankaranarayana of Kundapura Taluk, Preetham is the eldest of the two children of Ganapathy Poojary, a private bus conductor, and Nagaratna, a home maker.
Categories: National News

‘Ramlal’ joins poll queue: Elephant’s early morning visit adds twist to Bengal polls

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:09
Polling officials were still settling in, voters were trickling towards the booth, and then came 'Ramlal' — swaying past the queue, peering curiously at a parked vehicle, and momentarily holding up the democratic exercise with its own brand of silent assertion
Categories: National News

Kerala’s Thrissur Pooram to go fireworks-free this year after blast; famed ‘Kudamattam’ to be scaled down

Hindu - Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:09
Decision taken at high-level meeting in Thrissur. Key rituals to continue with reduced spectacle as authorities prioritise safety
Categories: National News

'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

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