Morning Digest: Iran-US talks, Apple CEO change, and more
The Hindu's morning briefing covers key stories including Iran's undecided stance on talks as Trump maintains a blockade, and John Ternus set to replace Tim Cook as Apple CEO, among other top stories....
Karnataka Minister warns against action targeting minority leaders
Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated he conveyed to DK Shivakumar (DKS) that taking action against minority leaders was 'inappropriate', signalling internal tension within the party over the issue....
US-Iran War Edges Toward Brink as Islamabad Talks Stall and Tankers Are Hit
The United States and Iran both declared readiness for war as a ceasefire deadline loomed and a second round of peace talks in Islamabad remained unconfirmed, with Tehran's government declining to acknowledge the venue d...
Hong Kong Retailers Use Direct Sourcing to Absorb War-Driven Shipping Cost Surge
Major Hong Kong retailers are relying on bulk purchasing and direct sourcing strategies to avoid passing higher costs onto consumers as Middle East conflict drives up logistics expenses. However, Sa Sa International chai...
Three-year-old girl killed in stray dog attack in Peddapalli, Telangana
A three-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Peddapalli district while playing outside her family's rented room. The dogs dragged her to a nearby field, where she succumbed to her injuries....
Former California Controller Betty Yee Exits Crowded Governor's Race
Betty Yee, a former California state controller born to Chinese immigrant parents, has suspended her bid to become the state's first female governor, citing weak fundraising and inability to break into the top tier of ca...
EU Electric Vehicle Sales Jump 51% in March, Boosting Chinese Brands' Expansion
Battery electric vehicle registrations across 15 key EU markets climbed 51% month-on-month in March, driven by consumers anxious about rising oil prices stemming from the Middle East war. Chinese EV brands are positioned...
JD(U) authorises Nitish Kumar to pick new Bihar legislature party leader
The Janata Dal (United) held a meeting authorising Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to select the new Bihar legislature party leader. Kumar urged all legislators to work with dedication toward 'Development with Justice'...
Census 2027: Door-to-door enumeration begins in New Delhi
Enumerators have begun the door-to-door survey phase of the Census 2027 exercise in New Delhi, moving through densely packed neighbourhoods. Many respondents, predominantly women, chose to answer queries from behind clos...
Clean Energy Met 100% of World's New Power Demand in 2025, Report Finds
A report by London-based energy think tank Ember found that clean power generation grew faster than global electricity demand in 2025, effectively preventing any increase in fossil fuel generation. The finding is seen as...
U.S. Labour Secretary resigns amid misconduct investigation
The U.S. Secretary of Labour has resigned while under a misconduct probe, becoming the third member of President Donald Trump's cabinet to depart in recent weeks....
Tamil Nadu 2026 election: Compilation of interviews with political leaders
The Hindu has published a roundup of exclusive interviews with political leaders ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, providing a platform for parties to present their positions and agendas to voters....
Lebanon's President Pushes Israel Talks Despite Hezbollah Rejection
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed that planned negotiations with Israel are aimed at ending hostilities and the occupation of southern Lebanon, defying sharp criticism from Iran-backed Hezbollah. A second round of ...
Tamil Nadu 2026: Is PMK losing ground to TVK in Dharmapuri?
Political analysis from Dharmapuri constituency suggests the ground may be shifting away from the PMK and in favour of TVK ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026....
Man arrested for running prostitution racket in Chennai
Chennai police arrested a man for operating a prostitution racket following complaints from local residents about suspicious movement of strangers to a house on Central Cross Street....
Reflections on Adi Sankara's philosophical legacy
The Hindu publishes a piece examining the enduring influence and guiding principles of Adi Sankara, the 8th-century Hindu philosopher and theologian....
CPI(M) candidate in Tiruvottiyur highlights unemployment and environment
L. Sundararajan, the CPI(M) candidate for the Tiruvottiyur constituency in the Tamil Nadu 2026 election, identified unemployment and environmental degradation as the primary issues driving his campaign....
Bombay High Court dismisses PIL challenging RSS chief Bhagwat's Z-Plus security
The Bombay High Court dismissed a public interest litigation seeking to question the Z-Plus security cover provided to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, observing that the petition lacked adequate research and was not in the publ...
Tamil Nadu 2026: Dravidian stalwarts remembered in Dindigul tea-shop photo gallery
A photo gallery from interior Dindigul captures images of Dravidian movement stalwarts displayed in a local tea shop. One tea-shop owner, Jain Allaudin, argued dynastic politics is necessary for party survival, citing th...
Tamil Nadu 2026: Election preparations underway with facilities for voters and polling stations
Ahead of polling day, free transport has been arranged for persons with disabilities and senior citizens in Chennai. Separately, preparatory work is underway at polling stations and the counting centre in Dindigul, signa...