Indonesia battles surge of minors hooked on illegal online gambling
Authorities estimate nearly one million Indonesian children gamble online, with more than 80,000 under the age of ten. The practice is illegal in the Muslim‑majority nation, but officials say it fuels addiction, debt and...
Kerala 2026 Legislative Election: Live Updates Reveal Winning Candidates
The Hindu’s live coverage (ID 26494) lists the winners of the 2026 Kerala legislative elections as vote counting progresses, offering constituency‑by‑constituency results. No conflicting reports are present....
Iranian Media Claims Missiles Fired at US Frigate in Strait of Hormuz; US Denies Hit
Iranian outlets alleged that missiles struck a US Navy frigate in the Strait of Hormuz, but the US Central Command (ID 26495) said no US ships were hit and the warship was merely forced to turn back. The two sides presen...
Supreme Court asks Karnataka government for report on actor Darshan's prison amenities plea
The Supreme Court of India directed the Karnataka state government to submit a report on a petition by film actor Darshan, who alleges denial of basic amenities in prison. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi argued that the co...
Study links chronic pain to emotional numbness and gut health problems
Research highlighted in The Hindu shows that chronic pain can lead to emotional numbness, which in turn worsens gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, acidity and gut inflammation. The findings sug...
First transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement performed, highlighting challenges
The Hindu reports on the inaugural transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) procedure, describing the operation as both nerve‑racking and exhilarating for the surgical team. The article underscores the technical ...
Podcast explores Ram Nath Chopra's role in developing first blood pressure drug
In a Rearview Podcast episode, hosts Anand and Sheetal Ranganathan discuss how Indian pharmacologist Ram Nath Chopra pioneered the first antihypertensive medication, influencing global treatment of high blood pressure. T...
Hong Kong AI lab to launch DeepSeek‑based model on Chinese chips
The Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Centre plans to unveil HKGAI‑V3, a model built on DeepSeek V4 architecture that runs entirely on domestically produced Chinese chips. The lab aims to export the "sover...
History‑sheeter hacked to death near Mayiladuthurai, police investigate
The Hindu reports that a known history‑sheeter was brutally hacked to death near Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu. Local police have launched an investigation to identify the perpetrators and determine the motive behind the ...
Tamil Nadu election 2026: Vijay's TVK leads while AIADMK ahead in many constituencies
Two reports in The Hindu cover the same state election. One notes that actor‑politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) enjoys a historic lead in the Tamil Nadu Assembly race, prompting congratulatory messages fro...
WHO says hantavirus risk low after outbreak on cruise ship kills three
The Hindu reports that the World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed the public risk from a recent hantavirus outbreak on a ship as low, advising against panic or travel restrictions. The outbreak claimed three lives an...
Supreme Court directs Dubai‑based Indian to seek embassy help over travel ban
The Supreme Court of India ordered a Dubai‑based Indian petitioner to approach his country's embassy regarding a travel ban, stating the bench was not persuaded by the petitioner’s presented story. The court’s directive ...
BJP poised for majority in West Bengal after rural sweep and urban gains, data shows
Election data reported by The Hindu indicate that the BJP secured decisive support in reserved constituencies, achieved massive gains in rural areas, and benefited from fragmented opposition in Muslim‑dominant seats, pos...
West Bengal 2026 Election: BJP Gains from TMC Turncoats, Left Leads in Domkal, Party Celebrates
The Hindu reports that of the seven TMC leaders who switched to the BJP in the last two years, only two were fielded as candidates, highlighting the limited impact of turncoats. In a separate constituency, a CPI(M)-led L...
Yan Huichang to step down after 30 years as head of Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra
Yan Huichang announced his resignation as artistic director of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, effective July 2027, after three decades at the helm. He will remain as honorary artistic director, lifelong conductor, and ...
BJP MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar Vows Constructive Opposition Role
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, a senior BJP leader, stated that the party would act as a constructive opposition in the upcoming parliamentary term, emphasizing collaboration over confrontation. The comment was made in a televise...
Indian Stock Markets Rise as Sensex Gains 356 Points
The Sensex rallied by 356 points, closing higher as investors responded positively to market cues. Among the 30 Sensex constituents, Adani Ports, Hindustan Unilever, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, Eternal, and Mar...
Kerala Assembly Election 2026: UDF Sweeps Wayanad, Congress Wins Puthuppally, CPI(M) Rebel Wins Payyannur
In Wayanad, the UDF defeated incumbent CPI(M) minister O.R. Kelu, with Congress candidate Usha Vijayan winning by 10,543 votes. The Congress also secured a massive victory in Puthuppally, where Chandy Oommen garnered 84,...
The Hindu Editorial Warns Online Censorship Threatens Free Expression
An editorial in The Hindu argues that government-imposed online censorship poses a serious threat to the fundamental right of free expression. It calls for vigilance to protect digital spaces from restrictive policies....
Puducherry Reserved Nedungadu Seat Won by BJP Rebel Independent
Independent candidate V. Vigneshwaran, a rebel from the BJP, secured 14,368 votes to defeat All India N.R. Congress candidate S. Chandrapriyanga, who received 9,869 votes in the Nedungadu constituency of Puducherry. The ...