 Karnataka tobacco crop size cut to 56 million kg for 2026–27 -- In the backdrop of a sharp fall in tobacco prices, the Tobacco Board has significantly reduced Karnataka’s crop size for 2026–27 to 56 million kg, down from the 90 million kg fixed earlier this year.
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:40 PM |
 Man found dead; debt, harassment alleged -- A 45-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 13th floor of an under-construction apartment building in Sampigehalli police station limits on Thursday night.
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:41 PM |
 Troubled waters: A.P., T.N. fishermen embroiled in a row -- The seizure of four mechanised boats owned by Tamil Nadu fishermen at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in Nellore district by local fisherfolk has prompted the Andhra Pradesh government to reinitiate boat patrolling across four coastal districts, bringing to the fore yet again a four-decade-old issue of illegal intrusion. The conflict takes a political turn and the repercussions are witnessed in 164 A.P. villages, narrates N. S. Chowdary
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:39 PM |
 Bengaluru garbage tender: Contractor moves Karnataka High Court for probe alleging 9-15% bribe deman -- A serious allegation of a demand for illegal gratification, ranging from 9% to 15% of the annual bid amount, allegedly made by two senior State officials for awarding a tender, has been raised in a petition before the High Court of Karnataka by a private contractor who was the successful bidder for one of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) tender packages in Bengaluru city.
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:41 PM |
 Recent hits give Malayalam film industry a shot in the arm -- A couple of young and talented filmmakers have scripted success in the Malayalam film industry through their recent ventures. G. Krishnakumar finds out how the youngsters have rekindled hope in the industry that has been struggling to stay afloat
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:40 PM |
 Pahalgam, a year on: Resilience falters, tourism struggles -- After the initial shock and grief of the April 2025 terrorist attack that killed 26 unarmed men on south Kashmirs Baisaran meadow, Peerzada Ashiq finds that locals grapple with an uncertain future. Tourism is low, livelihoods have been lost, and heightened security measures are in place
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:39 PM |
 Telangana RTC strike | A transport system stuck in breakdown mode -- Six years after a prolonged shutdown in 2019, an indefinite strike by Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees has once again brought the States public transport system to a halt, leaving nearly 65 lakh commuters stranded. Unresolved demands, especially the absorption of 40,000 employees into government service, and a widening trust deficit between workers and the government have resurfaced. While the government has shown willingness for talks while terming the strike illegal, deepe
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:39 PM |
 Over 88 per cent polling in Vellore, nearby districts -- Election officials said that among four districts, Tiruvannamalai registered the highest polling percentage with 88.98%, followed by Tirupattur (88.62%), Vellore (88.61%), and Ranipet (88.04%) as on 8.30 p.m on Thursday
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:41 PM |
 Domestic work and its quest for recognition -- Despite Karnataka notifying the Code on Wages Rules under the broader Code on Wages, 2019 framework, aimed at standardising minimum wages, working hours and employer responsibilities, and a draft Domestic Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, domestic workers remain outside the formal workforce, writes Rishita Khanna.
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:39 PM |
A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel -- The Bnei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them home.
New York Times at Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:08:38 PM |
 Kancheepuram district sees over 87% polling -- Kancheepuram district reports over 87% voter turnout in peaceful elections across four constituencies, reflecting strong civic engagement.
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:40 PM |
 The real equity gap in higher education -- Equity in higher education institutions is more constrained by gaps in representation in employment than in admissions; the UGC regulations focus largely on anti-discrimination and complaint-resolution mechanisms, but do not adequately address these structural gaps
Hindu at Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11:06:41 PM |
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