Dhoni praised for steady improvement as IPL 2026 approaches, says CSK coach
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni, now 44, continues to impress CSK’s coaching staff, with coach Eric Simons noting that Dhoni’s performance is “above my pay grade” and showing consistent improvement. The Hindu’s IPL covera...
Tamil Nadu election shock: DMK loses stronghold in Chennai, TVK’s Ramkumar wins Anna Nagar
The 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election marked a significant setback for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, as the party lost its historic hold on Chennai, a district it had swept in 2021. In a related constituency, TVK candid...
Kerala assembly poll early trends show CPI(M) rebels gaining ground in several seats
Preliminary counting from the 2026 Kerala legislative election indicates that candidates from dissenting factions within the Communist Party of India (Marxist) are making inroads, with G. Sudhakaran leading by more than ...
Assam 2026 assembly election: NDA alliance led by Himanta Biswa Sarma secures hat‑trick of victories
The full list of winners from Assam’s 2026 legislative election shows the National Democratic Alliance, under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, retaining power for a third consecutive term. The Hindu notes the NDA’s co...
Outgoing Indian ambassador meets Bangladesh foreign minister to strengthen bilateral cooperation
In a bid to deepen people‑centric ties, India’s departing ambassador to Bangladesh, Mr. Verma, met with his Bangladeshi counterpart to discuss cooperation across all sectors. The Hindu reports the meeting as part of ongo...
Analysis: Vijay’s big lead reflects electorate’s wisdom, says Manoj Jha
In a commentary piece, The Hindu quotes Manoj Jha examining the large margin by which actor‑politician Vijay leads in recent voting patterns, interpreting it as an expression of the electorate’s discernment. The article ...
Kerala Assembly election results show BJP gains and UDF comeback
The Hindu reports that the BJP secured three seats in the Kerala Assembly polls, with party chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar describing the vote as an anti‑CPI(M) backlash. In a separate count, the UDF reclaimed the Thrikkarip...
Tamil Nadu election outcomes: CM Stalin loses, Sengottaiyan and Udhayanidhi win
The Hindu provides multiple results from Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Assembly polls. TVK’s Sengottaiyan captured the Gobichettipalayam seat by 16,620 votes, while in Kolathur incumbent Chief Minister M.K. Stalin was defeated by TV...
Assam 2026 election early trends show opposition leaders trailing
Early results published by The Hindu indicate that major opposition figures are falling behind in Assam. Congress leader Saikia trails by 4,967 votes in Nazira, while BJP candidate Mayur Borgohain leads with 11,607 votes...
Green group warns Labour Day disturbance to Hong Kong seabird breeding island
A local environmental group reported people landing on an uninhabited island in southern Hong Kong waters during the Labour Day "golden week" holiday, coinciding with the breeding season of tern species. The disturbance ...
West Bengal election: AJUP chief leads in two seats, BJP claims overall victory
Two reports from The Hindu cover different aspects of West Bengal's vote. One article notes that AJUP chief Humayun Kabir is ahead in the Nowda and Rejinagar constituencies, with the BJP trailing locally. Another piece d...
Lift technician dies after 10‑metre fall in Hong Kong luxury estate
A 26‑year‑old lift technician fell ten metres down a shaft while repairing a lift at Pacific View estate in Stanley, Hong Kong. He was pulled from the shaft but died at the scene; police are investigating the cause of th...
Five political Tamil films starring Vijay highlighted by The Hindu
The Hindu lists five Tamil movies starring actor Vijay that convey political themes associated with TVK’s leadership. The article emphasizes how these films portray Vijay defending the common man and addressing societal ...
KMT split over Taiwan's NT$1.25 trillion defence budget proposal
Internal divisions within Taiwan's Kuomintang have widened as members debate the ruling DPP's NT$1.25 trillion special defence budget for U.S. arms purchases and domestic weapons development. The debate comes amid growin...
Visa Launches ‘Agentic Ready’ Program Across Asia‑Pacific with 50+ Partners
Visa announced the rollout of its “Agentic Ready” initiative in the Asia‑Pacific region, partnering with more than 50 organisations to promote agentic commerce solutions, according to The Hindu (ID 26486). No other sourc...
Tamil Nadu 2026 Assembly Election: TVK Leads and Secures Largest Seat Share
The Hindu reports that the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), founded by actor Joseph C. Vijay, emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with early leads in over 100 of the 234 constitu...
Merck Foundation and Kenya’s First Lady Celebrate Over 328 New Health Scholarships
The Hindu (ID 26488) reports that the Merck Foundation, together with Kenya’s First Lady, inaugurated a programme awarding more than 328 scholarships aimed at transforming patient care nationwide. No differing accounts w...
Kerala Residents Praise Government Initiative, Says KC Venugopal
KC Venugopal highlighted the heartfelt response of Kerala’s people to a recent governmental effort, describing it as the “sweetest way possible.” The coverage suggests widespread public approval, though specific details ...
Andhra Pradesh Allocates ₹369.2 crore to Modernise Guntur Irrigation Channel
The state government approved a ₹369.20 crore investment (ID 26492) to upgrade the Guntur canal, improving irrigation for over 33,000 acres across 33 villages in the Krishna delta and benefiting more than four lakh peopl...
India’s LPG Consumption Falls 16% in April Amid West Asia Conflict
The Hindu (ID 26493) notes a 16 % decline in LPG usage in April 2026, with consumption 10.5 % lower than the 2.45 million tonnes sold in April 2024, attributing the drop to the ongoing West Asia conflict. No alternate fi...