Kerala 2026 Assembly Election: UDF Sweep with Wins in Manjeswaram, Ernakulam and Paravur
Three constituency reports from The Hindu show the United Democratic Front's strong performance in Kerala. In Manjeswaram, Ashraf retained the seat beating Surendran by 29,252 votes (27526). The UDF also achieved a clean...
Tamil Nadu Upset: CM M.K. Stalin Loses Kolathur Seat as TVK Gains Momentum
The Hindu covers a major political shift in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. One report details Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's defeat in Kolathur by V.S. Babu, marking the first time the incumbent CM lost his own seat...
2026 State Election Results: BJP Wins Bengal, TVK Leads Tamil Nadu, UDF Returns in Kerala
The Hindu's election roundup highlights divergent outcomes across three states. Both articles note the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in West Bengal (27529, 27530). They also report Tamil Nadu's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam...
Letters to the Editor Published May 5, 2027 (The Hindu)
The Hindu released its May 5, 2027 edition of Letters to the Editor, featuring reader opinions on various topics. The article does not report a news event but provides a platform for public commentary....
UDF lands sweeping victory in Kerala north, LDF reduced to single‑digit seats
The United Democratic Front (UDF) won a clean sweep in north Kerala, securing all 12 seats in Kozhikode and winning in Vypeen, while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) saw its tally plunge from 50 seats in 2021 to fewer tha...
Virudhunagar district records mixed electoral outcomes, with notable setbacks
In Virudhunagar district, recent elections produced a combination of record‑setting performances and unexpected setbacks for various parties. While some candidates achieved historic vote shares, others fell short of prio...
Actor Vijay’s political strategy challenges DMK narrative in Tamil Nadu
Celebrity Vijay has positioned himself as a vocal critic of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), labeling the party an “evil force” and delivering a confidence‑boosting political message. The DMK, however, struggled to c...
West Bengal election sees TMC win, BJP gains and Supreme Court orders central forces
The latest West Bengal assembly election resulted in a Trinamool Congress (TMC) victory, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made significant inroads, prompting analysts to note the BJP’s growing structural strength. ...
Europe and Canada meet in Yerevan, pledging cooperation despite Trump‑era tensions
European leaders and the Canadian Prime Minister gathered in Yerevan to discuss collaborative strategies against an increasingly transactional and insular global environment. The meeting was framed as a response to the s...
TVK makes gains but falls short in Tamil Nadu by‑polls, losing Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari
The Tamil Vanniyars Katchi (TVK) increased its vote share in south Tamil Nadu, winning the Pennagaram seat in Dharmapuri district but failing to capture Tenkasi and Kanniyakumari, according to The Hindu. The party’s win ...
SC Seeks Centre's Response on Christian Michel James' Plea in AgustaWestland Case
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on Christian Michel James' plea for release from custody. He is seeking release due to having served the maximum sentence for the offences he was extradited for....
Three Indians injured in Fujairah after Iranian drone attack sparks fire
An Iranian drone strike on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates caused a fire that injured three Indian nationals, local media reported. The incident highlights the spill‑over risks of regio...
Drone technology campus inaugurated at Dindigul engineering college
A new drone‑technology centre was officially opened at the Dindigul campus, aiming to foster research, training and industry collaboration in unmanned aerial systems. The inauguration was attended by senior officials who...
Minister urges IT firms to directly train engineering graduates
A senior minister called on Indian information‑technology companies to take an active, direct role in upskilling engineering graduates, emphasizing stronger industry‑academia partnerships to improve employability. The ap...
Congress sees silver lining after defeats in Assam and Tamil Nadu elections
Although the Congress party failed to win seats in Assam and Tamil Nadu, analysts note that its position within the INDIA alliance has been reinforced, providing a strategic advantage for future contests. The report unde...
BJP, Congress and NCP retain key seats in recent assembly by‑polls
The Bharatiya Janata Party secured four assembly seats across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tripura and Nagaland, while the Congress won two seats in Karnataka and the Nationalist Congress Party captured a seat in Maharashtra. T...
NDA set to return to power in Puducherry after 2026 assembly election
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is projected to regain control of Puducherry following the 2026 assembly polls. The All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) increased its seat count by two, while the BJP’s representation f...
Two Killed in Leipzig Car Crash, Driver Arrested
A car crash in Leipzig resulted in two fatalities and seriously injured two people. The driver has been arrested....
Nepal protests India‑China pilgrimage agreement over contested Himalayan pass
Kathmandu lodged a formal protest after India and China agreed to resume a religious pilgrimage through the disputed Lipulekh Pass. Nepal argues the trilateral arrangement infringes on its sovereignty and bypasses its in...
БДП готовится к исторической победе в Западной Бенгалии, сообщает Nikkei Asia
Nikkei Asia сообщает, что правящая в Индии партия Бхаратия Джаната находится на пути к достижению знаковой победы на предстоящих выборах в штате Запад...