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Assembly election 2026 LIVE: Puducherry records highest turnout among third gender electors at 91.81%, says Election Commission

According to the data shared by the Election Commission between April 9 and April 23, Puducherry had 139 third gender electors, of whom 91.81 per cent exercised their franchise.

Kerala actor Shiyas Kareem booked on cheating, intimidation charges after complaint by woman business partner

According to the complainant, Shiyas Kareem allegedly cheated the woman of lakhs of rupees after promising her a partnership in a new business venture. She also alleged he failed to honour the deal after receiving the money

Man stabs 2 security guards in Thane district; arrested, ATS takes over probe

A motive was not yet known, but the officials indicated a possible religious angle in the case

Punjab railway track blast: Police terms as ‘attempted detonation’, Opposition tears into AAP govt over deteriorating law and order

The explosion occurred on Monday night, close to the rail track dedicated to freight trains

Death of BDS student: Hartal called on April 28 unlikely to disrupt normal life in Kerala

Hartal conveners said vehicles would not be forcibly stopped, though they appealed to the public to cooperate by avoiding the use of private vehicles. The clarification came amid concerns over disruption to transport and trade

Kerala BDS student death: Statewide hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups disrupts life

Protesters blocked traffic, disrupted bus services, and forced shop closures across many areas. In some parts of the state, they also attempted to interfere with the functioning of nationalised banks. Passengers travelling to hospitals were reportedly asked to show medical records to be allowed free passage

Problems in land transactions continue to persist a year after passage of Bhu Bharati Act

Farmers Commission suggests measures to improve ease of farmers seeking grievance redressal

‘Basava Sri’ award for H.D. Deve Gowda

Mr. Gowda apologised for not being able to participate in the Basava Jayanti programme to receive the award owing to his health

M.P. Assembly passes resolution to implement women’s reservation after delimitation amid uproar by Opposition

The Opposition members walked out of the House after Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar declined to take up the bill, ruling that a government resolution on the issue — scheduled to be moved by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav — had already been listed

Government signs MoU with State Legal Services Authority to promote legal awareness and child protection in schools

‘Weakening public faith’ vs. ‘justified stand’: legal experts divided over Kejriwal’s decision

Vizianagaram Collector urged to lift prohibitory status on retired Army officials’ land

Bengaluru to host pan-India IIT summit on May 16

Themed around ‘Technology Sovereignty’, the one-day conclave is expected to bring together 2,000 participants from across 23 IITs, alongside policy makers, technology leaders, startup founders and investors

Campaign bells fall silent for second phase of WB polls, polling for 142 seats on April 29

The 142 seats are spread across seven districts of South Bengal including Kolkata. About 3.21 crore electors will determine fate of 1448 candidates

Kochi Corporation moots nightlife makeover for Marine Drive Walkway

Improved lighting and security, a premium cafe, night shops, and an open stage among the facilities proposed

Five women thieves arrested, jewellery worth ₹6.8 lakh recovered

17 lakh people held in Bihar over last 10 years for violating liquor ban

Call centres get around 400 liquor-related complaints daily; nearly five crore litres of liquor seized since April 2016, show data released by Deputy CM; he also outlines digitisation plans for property registration

DME panel to probe mental harassment charges against faculty members

The KUHS students’ union has sought an independent investigation into the allegations

Govt. begins clearing ₹1,000 crore dues to hospitals under Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva

Kerala’s out-of-pocket expense in hospitals still among the highest in country

Despite expanded insurance coverage, the expense has remained high in the State, a persistent finding across multiple National Sample Survey rounds for Kerala. Nearly 78% of Kerala’s elderly population reported illness, the highest among States, which could be an indication of its high health-seeking behaviour and higher utilisation of health care and not necessarily worse health outcomes

Good prices help Muthalamada mango farmers offset crop losses

Most of the 500-plus farmers in Muthalamada, both big and small, made some profit because there was early demand for their mangoes in north Indian markets

Drop in KIA’s international passenger numbers in March due to West Asia crisis

Horticulture crop in 724 acres hit