UAE-Iran differences and India’s plans to dilute language on Israel-Palestine derail joint statement at BRICS meet

Deeply polarised deputy FMs meeting in Delhi spell trouble for India’s BRICS Presidency; as the language of a joint statement eluded diplomats, India issued a ‘Chair’s Statement’ that reflected the subjects discussed

Fire breaks out at Pandit Nehru Bus Station in Vijayawada

A fire broke out at the departure block on the first floor of the busy Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) on Sunday (April 26, 2026). No casualties were reported, though some furniture and books were gutted in the mishap...

Tanzid Hasan, Amite Hasan earn maiden call-ups to Bangladesh Test squad

Bangladesh have also recalled Taskin Ahmed, while Khaled Ahmed and Jaker Ali are notable omissions

Govt. may establish labs in varsities to train students for space sector

The country’s private space ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the number of startups increasing from a single digit in 2019 to more than 400 by early 2026

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Meets Asim Munir After Landing In Islamabad

There was no official word from Pakistan about the meeting which apparently focused on the ongoing peace efforts by Islamabad to arrange the second round of talks between the US and Iran.

2 ex-Israeli prime ministers join hands to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming polls

exIsraeli prime ministers join hands to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming polls

NGT issues notice to Centre over risks from hanging glaciers in central Himalaya

Taking suo motu cognisance of a report on hanging glacier risks, the tribunal said it indicated violations of the Environment (Protection) Act and raised concerns over compliance with environmental norms

Letters to The Editor — April 27, 2026

AAP defectionsThe exodus of high-profile leaders from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party is the party’s worst existential crisis to date, leaving it at a political crossroads. For a party that set out to ov...

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel casts vote: ‘Right & duty of people’

Sibley, Lawrence notch centuries as Surrey and Essex brace for draw

The Surrey duo helped the hosts establish a first innings lead after just 20 wickets fall across three days

Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers

Resilience for gig workers means safe work and stable earnings during extreme heat

Fish prices surge in Kozhikode as climate stress shrinks catches

Climatic shifts and other factors have adversely affected the fisheries sector in Kozhikode, reducing catches and driving up fish prices.At Matsyafed outlets, cut and cleaned seer fish was being sold at ₹1,500, king f...

Banks urged to increase working capital limit for MSMEs

The Coimbatore Compressor Industries Association has sought interim increase in working capital limit for MSMEs as prices of basic raw materials, including copper, aluminium, and steel has spiked 30% to 80% in the las...

If I were Iran agent...: US gala shooter's chilling manifesto before opening fire

If I were Iran agent US gala shooters chilling manifesto before opening fire

Kallayi desilting project gathers pace, 45% of work completed

The rejuvenation of the Kallayi river is progressing steadily, with around 45% of the desilting work completed so far.Irrigation department officials said that the work was underway around the clock and the department...

Let's Not Forget Those Thieves: Pope Leo On Forces That Wage War

Pope Leo has attracted the ire of President Donald Trump after becoming more outspoken against wa

"There Is A Telephone": Trump Again Asks Iran To Call US For Negotiations

Trump cancelled a trip by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday

Trump’s hubris and the cost to the world order

The West Asia conflict has exposed the disruptive leadership style of the United States President

‘Kozhikode-Kannur stretch recorded most stone attacks on trains in past three years’

Measures are in place to improve surveillance at vulnerable locations, says an RPF officer; the involvement of suspects linked to drug cases is also being probed

Trinamool running a reign of terror in West Bengal, says Rahul Gandhi

Condoling the death of a Congress worker in Asansol who the party has claimed was beaten up by ‘miscreants’ linked to the ruling Trinamool, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said his party will not bow before ...