Xinhua Silk Road: Xianyang Fu Tea delegation visits embassies of five countries in Beijing to promote Chinese tea culture
Xinhua Silk Road: Xianyang Fu Tea delegation visits embassies of five countries in Beijing to promote Chinese tea culture
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PM Modi visit on April 3: Red zones declared in parts of Chennai; drone ban enforced
PM Modi visit on April 3: Red zones declared in parts of Chennai; drone ban enforced
Summary: Officials said that the restrictions will be in force for two days, April 3 and 4, during which flying of drone cameras and other unmanned aerial objects will be strictly prohibited in the designated areas
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves
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Every ride has a price
Summary: The first internal combustion-powered cabs in London with taximeters are believed to have begun their operations on March 22, 1907. In a world where ride-hailing services with app-based GPS are on the rise, taximeters still remain in vogue in traditional taxis and autorickshaws. A.S.Ganesh takes you on a ride to learn more about these instruments…
A fine duck
Summary: Neither vulnerable, West deals
West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026
West Asia crisis impact: Manufacturing PMI drops sharply to near 4-year low of 53.9 in March 2026
Summary: The HSBC India Manufacturing Index noted that the new orders and output for manufacturing firms rose at their slowest rates since mid-2022
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: RS passes Bill to make Amaravati permanent capital of A.P.; LS discusses CAPF Bill
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: RS passes Bill to make Amaravati permanent capital of A.P.; LS discusses CAPF Bill
Summary: 'Govt. violates model code of conduct of elections for political gains', says Jairam Ramesh in RS
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Russia ‘ready’ to help resolve Iran conflict
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Russia ‘ready’ to help resolve Iran conflict
Summary: Israel reports Iranian missile attacks following Mr. Trump’s speech; Iran vows “crushing” retaliation against the U.S. and Israel; U.S. Embassy in Baghdad warns of attacks in Iraq’s city
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What is the share of seats for parties in AIADMK-led alliance?
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: What is the share of seats for parties in AIADMK-led alliance?
Summary: Of the 234 Assembly constituencies in the State, the AIADMK will contest in 167 constituencies, while the remaining seats have been allotted to its alliance partners
Kerala Assembly polls: LDF’s manifesto vows to eradicate absolute poverty, hike welfare pensions to ₹3,000
Kerala Assembly polls: LDF’s manifesto vows to eradicate absolute poverty, hike welfare pensions to ₹3,000
Summary: Ruling front’s manifesto outlines a 60-point programme containing 950 proposals to create a ‘Nava Kerala’ (New Kerala), while seeking a mandate to continue ongoing development works
Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study
Secretive jungle cats need habitats outside protected areas: study
Summary: A new study’s finding that jungle cats use agricultural landscapes aligns with previous knowledge of the species. In and around farms, these cats keep rodent populations in check, thus ‘protecting’ crops. However, these landscapes lie outside protected areas and harbour several threats, including fragmented habitats and speeding vehicles
AAP writes to Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader
AAP writes to Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha as deputy leader
Summary: The move comes amid Mr. Chadha’s prolonged silence on matters related to the AAP, and his absence from several public events led by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal
GBA budget 2026: How Bengaluru’s new corporations differ in what they earn and spend
GBA budget 2026: How Bengaluru’s new corporations differ in what they earn and spend
Summary: Property tax contributes 51% of its own source revenue in East and 42% in Central, but drops to around 34–37% in North, West and South
How conductor and teacher Augustine Paul shaped Chennai’s choral tradition
How conductor and teacher Augustine Paul shaped Chennai’s choral tradition
Summary: Ahead of presenting an Easter repertoire, Augustine Paul reflects on how the fusion of Indian melodies and Western harmony have found a lasting meeting point in choral music.
West Bengal's existence at stake due to ‘infiltration’, says Amit Shah
West Bengal's existence at stake due to ‘infiltration’, says Amit Shah
Summary: A storm is raging everywhere in Bengal; a storm for Poriborton (change) and say goodbye to Mamata Banerjee, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Traffic diverted from old bridge to new bridge across Kabini river on Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH 766
Traffic diverted from old bridge to new bridge across Kabini river on Mysuru-Nanjangud stretch of NH 766
Summary: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sought the diversion of all vehicular traffic from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge citing the need for repair and reconstruction of the old bridge, which is in a deteriorated condition
Belagavi entrepreneur helps commercial units overcome LPG shortage using alternative energy sources
Belagavi entrepreneur helps commercial units overcome LPG shortage using alternative energy sources
Summary: Belagavi-based innovator and entrepreneur turns disseminator of technology developed by premier institutions
TVK leader Vijay files nomination in Tiruchirappalli east constituency
TVK leader Vijay files nomination in Tiruchirappalli east constituency
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Per capita spending varies by 2.5 times across Bengaluru corporations: Report
Per capita spending varies by 2.5 times across Bengaluru corporations: Report
Summary: The per capita outlay refers to the amount a corporation is spending on an individual in its jurisdiction
Bengaluru’s five city corporations present maiden budgets with a total outlay of ₹20,217.66 crore
Bengaluru’s five city corporations present maiden budgets with a total outlay of ₹20,217.66 crore
Summary: The combined budget outlay for 2026–27 across all five corporations stands at ₹20,217.66 crore, a marginal increase of 1.46% from ₹19,927.08 crore during the final year of the erstwhile Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
GBA Budget 2026 explained: How Bengaluru’s new corporations differ in what they earn and spend
GBA Budget 2026 explained: How Bengaluru’s new corporations differ in what they earn and spend
Summary: On March 27 and 28, the Bengaluru Corporations presented their respective budgets with a total outlay of ₹20,217 crore.
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: govt data
Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last 5 years, most in Gulf nations: govt data
Summary: Govt data showed that the highest number of deaths occurred in 2021, with 8,234 Indian workers losing their lives abroad; Gulf countries accounted for over 86% of these deaths
Kerala Assembly elections: Prakash Karat says ‘nothing wrong’ in SDPI backing LDF as tactical move
Kerala Assembly elections: Prakash Karat says ‘nothing wrong’ in SDPI backing LDF as tactical move
Summary: Senior CPI(M) leader says CPI(M)’s ‘policy is clear in not having any understanding with organisations that are communal or extremist in character’ and that there is ‘no personality cult’ in the party
Trump is at a strategic dead end on Iran; the war will reshape Gulf’s security architecture: Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr
Trump is at a strategic dead end on Iran; the war will reshape Gulf’s security architecture: Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr
Summary: In an interview with The Hindu, Vali Nasr said Iran might be open for a deal on its nuclear programme but not on its missiles or its control over the Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 50
The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 50
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The Axios Hack: How a single compromised account put millions of developers at risk
The Axios Hack: How a single compromised account put millions of developers at risk
Summary: Why the axios supply chain attack opens a new chapter in modern cybercrime and raises a warning that the open-source software ecosystem may be far more fragile than anyone wants to admit
How the Yamuna appeared relatively ‘cleaner’ during Chhath Puja in Delhi last year
How the Yamuna appeared relatively ‘cleaner’ during Chhath Puja in Delhi last year
Summary: Last year, just before the start of Chhath Puja, excess water discharged into the holy river from Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana diluted the pollutants and made the water appear relatively ‘cleaner’ in Delhi. This excess discharge was stopped towards the end of the festivities causing the water quality to return to hazardous levels.
MP Karti Chidambaram on Rajnath Singh’s ‘God is unsafe in Kerala’ remark
MP Karti Chidambaram on Rajnath Singh’s ‘God is unsafe in Kerala’ remark
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Trump claims ‘regime change’ achieved in Iran
Trump claims ‘regime change’ achieved in Iran
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FIR against Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati for threatening folk singer Rawna
FIR against Rajasthan MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati for threatening folk singer Rawna
Summary: Folk singer Chotu Singh Rawna lodged the FIR against the Sheo MLA and five others after a controversy erupted over a comment on social media
Census 2027: Frequently asked questions on the self-enumeration process
Census 2027: Frequently asked questions on the self-enumeration process
Summary: Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to Census 2027 and the self enumeration process.
ASI team discovers potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi inscription at Kumarikkalpalayam
ASI team discovers potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi inscription at Kumarikkalpalayam
Summary: The short inscription is paleographically dated to the late 1st century BCE-early 1st century CE
Kerala Assembly polls: IUML rocked by Noorbina Rasheed’s resignation from Vanitha League
Kerala Assembly polls: IUML rocked by Noorbina Rasheed’s resignation from Vanitha League
Summary: Her resignation as national general secretary of Vanitha League, the party’s women’s wing, follows reports of internal discontent over representation of women on IUML’s candidate list for Assembly elections
Surfin Meta Digital Technology signs MOU with the Philippine Social Security System to explore digital financial service enhancements
Surfin Meta Digital Technology signs MOU with the Philippine Social Security System to explore digital financial service enhancements
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Amaravati is people's sentiment, Jagan’s hatred for it will not change: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati is people's sentiment, Jagan’s hatred for it will not change: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
Summary: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu said the feeling that “Amaravati is our capital” should resonate with everyone
Previous AIADMK govt. failed to act effectively on crimes against women, alleges Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Previous AIADMK govt. failed to act effectively on crimes against women, alleges Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Summary: He said that during the DMK rule, in 86% of cases involving crimes against women and children, chargesheets were filed within 60 days
LPG price surge hits pilgrims, businesses from J&K to Delhi
LPG price surge hits pilgrims, businesses from J&K to Delhi
Summary: Rising LPG prices and supply shortages are now impacting lives across India — from businesses in Delhi to pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.
Saharan Dust from Africa blankets crete, turning skies orange
Saharan Dust from Africa blankets crete, turning skies orange
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‘Patriot’ postponed: Mammootty-Mohanlal movie gets new release date
‘Patriot’ postponed: Mammootty-Mohanlal movie gets new release date
Summary: The highly anticipated Malayalam film ‘Patriot’, featuring the legendary duo Mohanlal and Mammootty, has pushed its release date thanks to some “unforeseen circumstances,”
Uttar Pradesh top performer under PM’s solar power scheme: UPNEDA
Uttar Pradesh top performer under PM’s solar power scheme: UPNEDA
Summary: As per the national portal, Uttar Pradesh has achieved 4,48,233 cumulative rooftop solar installations, placing it third in India
Suvendu Adhikari files nomination from Nandigram, says BJP will register decisive victory in Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari files nomination from Nandigram, says BJP will register decisive victory in Bengal
Summary: The BJP has fielded him from the two seats in a high-profile electoral battle against the ruling Trinamool Congress
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Himanta 'most corrupt CM' in India; Modi, Shah, Sarma running 'land ATM' in Assam: Rahul Gandhi
Himanta 'most corrupt CM' in India; Modi, Shah, Sarma running 'land ATM' in Assam: Rahul Gandhi
Summary: India's most corrupt CM is Himanta Biswa Sarma, and his family is also No 1 in corruption. The Congress government will take action against him. Though he is boasting himself now, he will be completely silent after that, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Chhattisgarh High Court convicts Amit Jogi in 2003 NCP leader murder case
Chhattisgarh High Court convicts Amit Jogi in 2003 NCP leader murder case
Summary: The case pertains to the killing of businessman-politician Ramavatar Jaggi in Raipur at a time when Ajit Jogi was the sitting Chief Minister of the State.
After second LPG hike, Bengaluru hotels plan to raise prices again
After second LPG hike, Bengaluru hotels plan to raise prices again
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Vivo V70 FE launched in India with 7,000 mAh battery and 200 MP camera
Vivo V70 FE launched in India with 7,000 mAh battery and 200 MP camera
Summary: It operates on OriginOS 6.0 based on Android 16 out of the box
‘Bhooth Bangla’: Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy delayed amid box office run of ‘Dhurandhar 2’
‘Bhooth Bangla’: Akshay Kumar’s horror comedy delayed amid box office run of ‘Dhurandhar 2’
Summary: Directed by Priyadarshan, the film was earlier set to be released in theatres on April 10
Shoba Naveen champions emotional wellness for women through life’s transformative journeys
Shoba Naveen champions emotional wellness for women through life’s transformative journeys
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“Do or die for Congress”: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026
“Do or die for Congress”: V D Satheeshan on toppling LDF and mission 2026
Summary: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition V D Satheeshan speaks to The Hindu in an in‑depth interview ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, calling it a “do or die” moment for the party after a decade in opposition.
Educational Advocate and Philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh Contributes S$15 Million to Singapore Management University to Build Enduring Pipeline of Tech–Business Leaders
Educational Advocate and Philanthropist Dr Lillyn Teh Contributes S$15 Million to Singapore Management University to Build Enduring Pipeline of Tech–Business Leaders
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Fire blazes near Iranian military installation after attack
Fire blazes near Iranian military installation after attack
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Assembly Election LIVE: Rahul Gandhi releases Congress manifesto for Assam polls, with focus on 11 sectors
Assembly Election LIVE: Rahul Gandhi releases Congress manifesto for Assam polls, with focus on 11 sectors
Summary: The 11 resolutions spread across areas like governance, identity, healthcare, infrastructure development, industrialisation, agriculture, rural and urban development, climate change and secured Assam.
Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna painting sells for ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new record for Indian art
Raja Ravi Varma’s Yashoda and Krishna painting sells for ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new record for Indian art
Summary: Acquired by Cyrus S Poonawalla, chairman and managing director, Serum Institute of India, the sale price of the painting surpassed the previous record held by MF Husain’s Untitled (Gram Yatra), which fetched achieved over ₹118 crore ($ 13.8 million) at an auction last year
Mysuru railway division registers record passenger revenue, strong commercial growth
Mysuru railway division registers record passenger revenue, strong commercial growth
Summary: The division registered its highest-ever passenger revenue of ₹449.13 crore, surpassing the previous record of ₹419.89 crore
Kerala polls: Congress-led UDF manifesto promises ‘Indira guarantees’, five ‘dream’ projects and boost for health, higher education sectors
Kerala polls: Congress-led UDF manifesto promises ‘Indira guarantees’, five ‘dream’ projects and boost for health, higher education sectors
Summary: Five guarantees include free bus travel for all women in KSRTC buses, ₹1,000 monthly financial aid for college-going girl students, increase in welfare pension to ₹3,000 per month, ₹25-lakh health insurance cover for every household and interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh for the youth to start own business
Actor Sachin Khedekar makes a theatre debut in Hyderabad with the Marathi play ‘Bhumika’
Actor Sachin Khedekar makes a theatre debut in Hyderabad with the Marathi play ‘Bhumika’
Summary: The play also marks the versatile actor’s return to stage after 21 years
CAG flags ₹3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha
CAG flags ₹3.69 lakh crore cess transfer shortfall; RJD MP demands accountability in Rajya Sabha
Summary: CAG’s findings reveal decades-long discrepancies in cess fund transfers, with RJD MP A.D. Singh demanding clarity on the government’s financial accountability
Realme 16 5G launched with Dimensity processor and 50 MP selfie camera
Realme 16 5G launched with Dimensity processor and 50 MP selfie camera
Summary: Realme 16 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery, supported by 60W charger inside the box
Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes
Iran fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens weeks of strikes
Summary: If no agreement with Tehran is struck, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to bomb the Islamic republic into stone ages, after approval rating drops
The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister
The burden of the new Bihar Chief Minister
Summary: In order to make a mark, the new government must tackle migration head-on
