The Hindu Army concludes high-altitude expedition in Sikkim

A team of 20 personnel covered 146 km of rugged trails and steep gradients in 28 days, including acclimatisation

The Hindu ‘I’ll take the blame’: KKR skipper Rahane on his game-changing dismissal after loss to PBKS

We batted really badly as a batting unit, we take full responsibility. Bowlers did really well on this surface, restricting a strong Punjab batting lineup to 111, Rahane said

The Hindu Australian politicians took $147,000 of match tickets while weighing sports betting ban

We know vested interests have been lobbying hard to prevent a ban and the level of soft diplomacy revealed by this analysis of declared gifts to politicians is deeply concerning, says David Pocock

The Hindu China appoints new top international trade negotiator amid tariff tensions with U.S.

The Chinese government said that Li Chenggang has been appointed to replace Wang Shouwen, who participated in the trade negotiations for the 2020 trade deal between the China and the U.S.

The Hindu Waqf Bill Supreme Court hearing LIVE updates: Pleas to be heard by the bench today

A three-Judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, so far, listed 10 petitions on the issue

The Hindu Markets trade flat after two days of sharp rally amid sluggish global trends

After two days of sharp rally, the 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 165.3 points to 76,569.59 in early trade. The NSE Nifty dipped 51.55 points to 23,277

The Hindu Ex-MLA Shahnawaz Rana, son among five booked under Gangsters Act

According to police, the accused were involved in evading GST by operating fake companies. Additionally, Shahnawaz Rana, who is currently lodged in the district jail, is alleged to have used a mobile phone illegally from within the prison.

The Hindu Laurus Labs’ API plant in Vizag gets EIR from U.S. FDA

The U.S. FDA had inspected the API manufacturing facility Unit–4 in Atchutapuram, Anakapalli district from January 27-31 and issued a Form 483 with one observation.

The Hindu Kiccha Sudeep’s ‘Billa Ranga Bhasha’ goes on floors, makers drop first look poster

Shot on a grand scale, the pan-Indian film is set for a multi-language release, including Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi, and is bankrolled by K Niranjan Reddy and Chaithanya Reddy under the banner Primeshow entertainment

The Hindu Guirassy’s hat trick in vain for Dortmund as Barcelona advances to Champions League semis

After being swept aside 4-0 in the first leg of the quarterfinal, Dortmund had nothing to lose Tuesday and attacked Barcelona from the start, leaving the visitors off-balance

The Hindu South Korea police raid Yoon Suk Yeol’s Presidential office and security compound

Police said that they had "initiated the execution of a search and seizure warrant at the presidential office and the presidential residence complex."

The Hindu Belagavi milk union records ₹13.2 crore profit

It is unprecedented, says BEMUL Chairman Balachandra Jarkiholi

The Hindu Study finds high-altitude winds and dry soil conditions caused heatwaves in 2022

A study published on April 8, 2025, by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay and Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz, Germany, has uncovered why South Asian countries experienced back-to-back extreme heat events in early spring of 2022.

The Hindu Akhilesh accused CM Adityanath govt of indulging in large-scale mining in Chambal ravines

Akhilesh Yadav questioned whether the small and large hills near the historic Sumer Singh Fort had been "transferred" to regions like Basti and Gorakhpur in collusion with lower and higher-ranking officials

The Hindu OpenAI names members to its nonprofit commission

Dolores Huerta, Monica Lozano, Robert Ross and Jack Oliver, all of whom have prior experience with community-based organizations, have been appointed as advisors to the new commission, formed earlier this month

The Hindu OpenAI is working on X-like social media network: Report

It is unclear whether the company plans to release the social network as a separate application or integrate it into ChatGPT, the report said

The Hindu Surana Group, Sai Surya Developers under ED scanner, raids carried out across Hyderabad

Officials are searching properties linked to both groups separately across the twin cities.

The Hindu Nvidia faces $5.5 billion charge as U.S. restricts chip sales to China

Chinese companies including Tencent , Alibaba and TikTok parent ByteDance had been ramping up orders for H20 chips due to booming demand for low-cost AI models from startup DeepSeek

The Hindu Man convicted of killing women in Florida and California is set for execution

Glen Edward Rogers is suspected in several homicides throughout the United States

The Hindu NATO chief reaffirms support for Ukraine during a visit to the port city of Odesa

Mark Rutte spoke on Tuesday (April 15, 2025) in Ukraine's port city of Odesa, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Hindu Japan’s anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s “cease and desist order” says Google must stop the pre-installation of the Google search engine in Android smartphones

The Hindu New US Justice Department policy cracks down on social media posts

President Donald Trump's administration has ordered U.S. Justice Department employees not to post anything on social media related to their government work, after a wave of new political appointees took to cheering Trump

The Hindu California attorney general declines to join Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI

The California attorney general's office declined to join a lawsuit by Elon Musk against OpenAI, the agency wrote in a letter made public on Tuesday

The Hindu 3 workers killed as storage unit for pulses fall on them at mill in Yavatmal

Three workers were killed in the incident. Two other workers suffered injuries and were undergoing treatment in a hospital, says the official.

The Hindu UDF calls for hartal in Athirappilly on April 16 after 3 tribals killed in elephant attacks

As Kerala records 18 deaths in wildlife attacks in 2025 alone, UDF slams govt inaction; demands urgent protection measures for residents in forest fringes

The Hindu YouTuber held for flying drone over Tirumala temple

The Hindu Man held for ‘strangling’ nine-month pregnant wife to death in Vizag

The accused committed the crime as he wanted to sever his relationship with his wife, say police

The Hindu Panic takes over Patamata after ‘rape and murder’ of woman in broad daylight

Residents and traders urge officers to enhance security and check the consumption of alcohol on the roads in Auto Nagar area

The Hindu Two Maoist killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

The gunfight took place on Tuesday evening in a forest of Kilam-Bargum villages along the border of Kondagaon and Narayanpur districts when a joint team of security personnel was out on an anti-Naxalite operation

The Hindu 110 theatre artistes to receive Kandukuri Awards today

The Hindu No ban on autos, two-wheelers; power subsidy to continue: Minister

The EV policy was extended multiple times by the AAP government and was extended for 15 days till April 15 by the BJP government toos

The Hindu Beach kabaddi, water sports slated for Manginipudi beach fest

Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, MLAs and other prominent personalities likely to attend the beach festival, says official

The Hindu Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s what to know

The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event

The Hindu Why are ASHA workers protesting in Kerala? | Explained

What is the payment structure of Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala? Does it meet minimum wage?

The Hindu Are births and deaths being properly registered in India? | Explained

What does the Registration of Birth and Death Act, 1969 mandate? What does the latest circular from the Registrar General of India state? Do private hospitals have the authority to register births and deaths on their own? When was the last Vital Statistics Report for India published?

The Hindu Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation

The Hindu China's Q1 GDP grows 5.4% year-on-year, beating expectations

Analysts had expected first-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) to expand 5.1% from a year earlier, slowing from 5.4% in the previous three months

The Hindu Xi makes a case for free trade, presenting China as a source of ’stability and certainty’

Xi Jinping arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, later Tuesday (April 15, 2025), for a three-day visit and will end his tour with a stop in Cambodia.

The Hindu Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

The association says academics who are from countries that have tense diplomatic relations with the U.S., or who have themselves expressed negative views about the Trump administration, should be particularly cautious about U.S. travel.

The Hindu Trump says he wants to give money and flight tickets to immigrants who 'self-deport'

We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them — if they're good — if we want them back in, says U.S. President Donald Trump

The Hindu Supreme Court to hear pleas against Waqf Amendment Act on Apr 16; six BJP-ruled States move court to support the law

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, so far, listed 10 petitions on the issue

The Hindu Biden re-emerges to defend Social Security as Trump cuts agency staff

The SSA pays out $1.4 trillion in benefits to 73 million elderly and disabled Americans annually. Mr. Trump repeatedly pledged during his election campaign not to touch Social Security benefits

The Hindu Delhi govt raises minimum wages for skilled and unskilled workers

As per the revised worker wages, the monthly wage of unskilled workers will now be ₹18,456, while workers with graduation and above qualifications will get ₹24,356 per month

The Hindu While the Israel government wants war, most Israelis don’t | Data

Surveys suggest Israelis are worried about the impact of war on the economy and want purposeful negotiations

The Hindu Urban consumers are worried about their income levels

The fact that incomes are stagnant while prices have increased suggests that city residents are struggling to meet expenses

The Hindu Afghan children will die because of U.S. funding cuts, aid official says

An aid agency official says Afghan children will die because of US funding cuts

The Hindu Bengal govt must stop attacks on Hindus over Waqf Act protests: VHP

Instead of issuing such statements, the government must ensure that the violence stops, security and compensation are given (to the victims), and attackers and instigators booked for atrocities on Hindus, says Milind Parande

The Hindu Morning Digest: Supreme Court to hear pleas against Waqf Amendment Act today; Trump ramps up conflict against defiant Harvard University, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu Karnataka Gig Workers Bill: What stayed and what changed

Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, if passed, would make the State the second in the country to introduce a legislation for the welfare of platform-based gig workers after Rajasthan.

The Hindu Karnataka Gig Workers Bill: What stayed and what changed

Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, if passed, would make the State the second in the country to introduce a legislation for the welfare of platform-based gig workers after Rajasthan.

The Hindu Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said, and the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000

The Hindu U.S. Judge questions Trump officials' refusal to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia

The hearing in a U.S. District Court comes a day after White House advisers repeated the claim that they lack the authority to bring back the Salvadoran national from his native country

The Hindu Underwater heavyweight mantis shrimp also packs a natural energy shield

Despite striking prey hard enough to produce shockwaves, the mantis shrimp remains unharmed. How is this possible?

The Hindu Andhra Pradesh will emerge as an aviation hub, says Minister Janardhan Reddy

Many industry leaders have expressed willingness to invest heavily in aviation-related projects in the State, says Janardhan Reddy

The Hindu A.P. Home Minister accuses YSRCP of inciting religious tensions in State

The YSRCP tried to provoke religious tensions by spreading misinformation on the death of Hyderabad-based Pastor in Rajamahendravaram, says Anitha

The Hindu Viswavasu panchanga patanam

The Hindu Trump vs Harvard: Harvard’s challenge to Trump administration could test limits of government power

On one side is Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university, with a brand so powerful that its name is synonymous with prestige

The Hindu Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

The speed and scope of the federal government’s efforts to terminate the legal status of international students have stunned colleges and universities across the country

The Hindu Stating that complete autonomy for States would weaken country, BJP stages a walk out of TN Assembly

Nagenthran said the demand for complete autonomy for States would weaken the country and instead the issue could be resolved in platforms

The Hindu Fifty years ago | Overwhelming vote in Sikkim for Union with India

The Hindu HRD Minister Lokesh pats Inter exam toppers for ‘upholding dignity of public education’

52 State-level toppers in Intermediate exams from government junior colleges were felicitated at ‘Shining Stars-2025’

The Hindu A hundred years ago | London telegraph messengers’ strike

The Hindu Karnataka caste census: Increase in numbers of castes, sub-castes

These new castes were of those who had migrated to Karnataka from other States.

The Hindu Vokkaligas and Lingayats go into a huddle

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar chaired a meeting of Vokkaliga Ministers and legislators, mostly from the Congress, in the evening to formulate a response

The Hindu Are you using caste census report to prevent DKS from becoming CM, BJP asks Siddaramaiah

Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok alleged that the Congress leaders themselves were of the view that the caste census report was being taken up to put Mr. Shivakumar in a tight spot

The Hindu Trump-China trade war: Ball in China's court for trade talks, White House says

China raised its tariffs on imports of U.S. goods to 125% on Friday in a retaliatory move to Trump, who effectively raised U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%

The Hindu Meta's Zuckerberg admits he bought Instagram because its camera was 'better'

The acknowledgement appeared to bolster allegations by U.S. antitrust enforcers that Meta had used a "buy or bury" strategy to snap up potential rivals

The Hindu NITI Aayog sees bright future for India in power and hand tools export

The report noted that there is a transformative potential of hand and power tools industry for the country’s economic growth

The Hindu Oppn. slams govt. over ‘freeze’ on EWS certificates; false claim: BJP

AAP, Cong. attack ruling BJP over ‘anti-poor’ move; Oppn. creating confusion, says Sachdeva, adds that EWS certificates are still being issued even as new rules are being framed to prevent misuse of such documents

The Hindu Mumbai to become free of potholes and corruption soon: Eknath Shinde

Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday conducted inspection of road construction works in Mumbai and assured this as a permanent solution to age-old potholes.

The Hindu LA 2028 Olympics: South California city of Pomona to host cricket

The cricket event, which will feature six teams each in men's and women's categories, will be held at the Fairgrounds in Pomona with the sport set to be a part of the Olympics after 128 years

The Hindu Air hostess allegedly molested during treatment at Gurugram private hospital

The Gurugram Police said the victim’s statement was recorded before the Magistrate and the matter was under investigation

The Hindu Trump vs Harvard: U.S. President ramps up conflict against defiant University, demands apology

Harvard stands out for defying Trump, in contrast to several other universities and a string of powerful law firms that have folded under intense pressure from the White House

The Hindu Saurabh Chaudhary wins bronze, first medal for India at Lima Shooting World Cup

Saurabh, a gold medallist at the 2018 Asian Games and Youth Olympics, settled for bronze with 219.1, bowing out after the 22nd shot at the Las Palmas shooting range

The Hindu BJP trying to bring in ‘Manudharma’ in India: Telangana Minister

The Hindu Beneficiary list for Thuruthy apartment complex to be further vetted

The Hindu Maldives bans Israeli tourists, expressing ‘resolute solidarity’ with Palestine

The move reflects the government’s “firm stance in response to the continuing atrocities and ongoing acts of genocide committed by Israel against the Palestinian people”, a statement said

The Hindu Hubballi case: Karnataka HC directs State government to follow Supreme Court’s guidelines for deaths in police encounters

The Hindu Act against schools hiking fees illegally, CM directs officials

The Hindu Should’ve tried it at home first: DU V-C on college principal who applied cow dung on classroom walls

The Hindu Should’ve tried it at home first: Delhi University V-C on college principal who applied cow dung on classroom walls

Lakshmibai College principal had said that the act was part of an ongoing research project led by a faculty member on controlling heat using traditional Indian knowledge.

The Hindu Power subsidy to continue, no ban on CNG-run autos, says govt.

The Hindu AAP terms DDA’s notice to slum dwellers as ‘betrayal’

The Hindu Lukaku stars as Napoli keep pressure on Serie A leaders Inter

Belgium striker Lukaku has scored 12 times and set up 10 more in Italy's top flight this season and has been key to Napoli's battle with reigning champions Inter for the league title

The Hindu Flight attendant sexually harassed while on ventilator at Gurugram pvt. hospital

The Hindu The approach to regulating AI in India

There are various approaches to AI governance and regulation, and valuable lessons can be drawn from how different countries worldwide have handled data regulation and policies

The Hindu Father-son duo arrested for attacking police constable in Velachery

The Hindu HC stays order on Metrorail station

The Hindu Plagued by poor garbage disposal, residents use social media to expose issues

Garbage related issues have been the most popular among complaints received by GCC this summer

The Hindu Commuters face access problems at Avadi station even after escalators are to be installed

The Hindu TARATDAC urges T.N. government to increase social security allowance for PwD to ₹6,000

The Hindu Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Centre launches AI-driven tool for early diabetic retinopathy detection

The Hindu Elderly man injured as minor boy drives bike into him

The Hindu It’s too early to feel vindicated

The Kerala government will have to wait before celebrating the Supreme Court verdict

The Hindu ‘Don’t allow students to display caste symbols on school campus’

Concern over students glorifying forest brigand Veerapan at an annual day event in Krishnagiri

The Hindu A.P. man gets double life-imprisonment for murdering elderly couple in Avadi in 2018

The Hindu Infant undergoes open heart surgery

The Hindu Sindhu, Sen to lead India at Sudirman Cup Finals; Satwik-Chirag return after injury

The 14-member Indian contingent will see the return of the formidable men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty after an injury break

The Hindu Two Telangana expats murdered in Dubai

The Hindu Telangana prepares for ‘warming planet’ with higher ex-gratia, district-wise heatwave plan

Officially recognises heatwave as a ‘State-specific disaster’ and raised ex-gratia amount for victims’ families to ₹4 lakh