'Jailer 2' Starring Rajinikanth Wraps Filming
The sequel to the 2023 blockbuster 'Jailer' has completed production, again uniting director Nelson with superstar Rajinikanth. Music for the film will be composed by Anirudh Ravichandran....
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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026: Campaigning Turns Tense with Stone-Pelting, Rival Rhetoric
Ahead of the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, a minor was detained after stones were pelted at an NTK candidate in Ennore. Separately, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu campaigned in Chennai for the N...
Two Women Killed in Separate Hong Kong Traffic Accidents
Hong Kong police are investigating two fatal traffic accidents on Tuesday involving a light goods vehicle and a coach that resulted in the deaths of two women. The first victim, a 30-year-old from mainland China, was str...
Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Fares to Rise Up to 11% as Fuel Costs Surge
The two main ferry operators on the Hong Kong-Macau route, TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet, will increase fares by up to 11 per cent due to surging fuel prices. Chief Executive John Lee said the government would continue mo...
U.S. Cautiously Optimistic on Iran Nuclear Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
The United States expressed a positive outlook on reaching an agreement with Iran but acknowledged talks remain uncertain as a ceasefire deadline approaches. President Trump has insisted any deal must prevent Iran from a...
Six Andhra Pradesh Ministers Visit Singapore to Study Urban Governance Models
A six-minister delegation from Andhra Pradesh is on a week-long visit to Singapore from April 21–27 to study the city-state's administrative systems as part of the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 initiative. The visit is con...
West Bengal Election: BJP-TMC Clashes, Arrests, and Gorkha Promises Dominate Campaign
Nine people were arrested after clashes between BJP and TMC workers during campaigning in Kolkata, with Congress MP K.C. Venugopal accusing the BJP of attempting to hijack the election. Union Home Minister Amit Shah pled...
Writer Madhu Kishwar Booked for 'Misleading' Social Media Post
Indian author and commentator Madhu Kishwar has been booked for allegedly posting misleading content on social media. Kishwar stated that Chandigarh police visited her late Monday night to serve notice regarding the regi...
China's Middle East Diplomacy Gains Influence Despite Limited Peacemaking Results
China's growing diplomatic engagement in the Middle East has prompted debate over whether Beijing has truly shifted toward a global leadership role. While consensus holds that China is positioning itself as a peacemaker,...
TN CM Stalin Claims Victory as Delimitation Bill Withdrawn
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that public opposition led by his party turned the Delimitation Bill to 'ashes,' claiming credit for its defeat. His remarks came amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu election campai...
Kerala Election Commission Orders EVMs Strongrooms Shut Until Counting Day
Kerala's Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar issued a directive barring the opening of strongrooms storing Electronic Voting Machines before counting day. The order follows reports that a strongroom in the Perambra ...
BJP MLA's Son Accused of Ramming SUV Into Five People in Madhya Pradesh
Dinesh Lodhi, son of BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi, allegedly drove his Mahindra Thar into three motorcyclists and two pedestrians in Shivpuri district's Karera police station area on Thursday, injuring all five. A controversy ha...
Japan Abandons Postwar Arms Export Restrictions in Major Defense Policy Shift
Japan has lifted its longstanding ban on lethal weapons exports, clearing the way to sell advanced defense equipment including fighter jets to more than a dozen countries. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved the new r...
BJP Consolidates Power in Bihar After Long Political Wait
An editorial in The Hindu analyzes the BJP's political maneuvering in Bihar that culminated in the party finally leading the state government. The piece examines the strategic patience and coalition dynamics that enabled...
Three Teenage Boys Drown in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Three teenage boys drowned in Namakkal district in Tamil Nadu. Further details on the circumstances of the drowning were not immediately available....
Congress Says Government 'Slept' on Women's Quota, Cites Rahul and Sonia Letters to PM
The Congress party recalled letters written by Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to the Prime Minister demanding implementation of the women's reservation quota. The party called on the government to immediately bring a Bill...
Couple Murdered in Madurai District
A couple was found murdered in Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Further details on the circumstances and suspects were not immediately available....
Summer Camps in Coimbatore Offer Swimming, Trekking, and Martial Arts for Children
With schools closed for summer, Coimbatore is hosting a range of summer camps for children offering activities including swimming, sport climbing, Lego building, trekking, and martial arts. The camps aim to provide a ble...
Tamil Nadu Seeks ₹1,041.8 Crore Compensation Over MSC Elsa 3 Shipwreck Pollution
Tamil Nadu has sought ₹1,041.8 crore in compensation for environmental damage caused by the MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck off Kerala's coast, the Union Ministry informed the National Green Tribunal. The NGT's Principal Bench to...
World Book Day: Translation Celebrated as a Pillar of Cross-Language Literature
On World Book and Copyright Day, The Hindu highlighted the critical civilisational role played by translators, researchers, librarians, teachers, and booksellers in keeping literature alive across languages. The piece un...