Letters to The Editor — May 16, 2024 Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Crime and time: On election-time incarceration It is unfortunate that the act of releasing the accused against bail bonds, with attendant conditions to safeguard evidence and prevent them from fleeing justice, has become politically sensitive The Hindu · May 15, 2024
IPL-17, RR vs PBKS: Curran & Co. put a spanner on RR’s top-two prospects Sam Curran leads Punjab Kings to victory with disciplined bowling against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
The pitch for subaltern secularism The principal national parties are framing the general election in 2024 as a choice between subaltern Hindutva versus subaltern secularism The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Student who died on on university campus allegedly jumped to his death Tragic incident at PES University as student allegedly jumps to death, sparking calls for investigation and mental health support. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
New term, old problems: On Putin’s new term and the Ukraine war Putin may be ruling over a Russia that is internally more repressive, economically weaker and isolated in the West and in a war of attrition with a permanently hostile neighbour The Hindu · May 15, 2024
The case for election day as a holiday The mandate for employers to declare a holiday on election day raises pertinent questions about the balance between civic responsibility and personal freedoms The Hindu · May 15, 2024
NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha released from Tihar after getting bail NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha released from Tihar Jail after Supreme Court declares his arrest invalid under UAPA. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
MLC opposes govt. decision to engage teachers in special classes to coach failed SSLC students Legislator Shashil G. Namoshi criticizes Karnataka government's hasty decision on special classes, citing lack of preparation and unfair treatment of teachers. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Attacks at Amboori: two youths arrested The Vellarada police have arrested two persons involved in the attack on a pastor at Vellarada on Tuesday night. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Officials told to initiate immediately mitigating measures in rain-hit Hubballi-Dharwad Dharwad Deputy Commissioner takes action to address rain-related issues in twin cities, directs officials to clean drains and impose fines. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Poll violence in Chandragiri: TDP candidate Pulivarthi Nani blames YSRCP MLA, appeals to supporters to exercise restraint Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chandragiri Assembly constituency candidate Pulivarthi Venkata Mani Prasad (Nani), who sustained an injury on his chest in an attack on his car on May 14 (Tuesday), has announced that he is recovering well. He appealed to his supporters and the party cadre to observe restraint. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Summer camp begins at Vellar crafts village Summer camp begins at Vellar crafts village The Hindu · May 15, 2024
Youth Congress intensifies campaign against Agnipath among young voters in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh Congress campaigns in Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh against Agnipath recruitment scheme, promising to end it and create more jobs. The Hindu · May 15, 2024
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Will provide outside support to INDIA bloc, says Mamata Mamata Banerjee said she would “provide outside support” to the INDIA bloc in the interest of the people of the State.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Federation cup: Neeraj beats the heat and Manu’s challenge World and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra adapted to a different weather condition to the best of his ability to measure 82.27m and win the men’s javelin gold.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Fight over free ration: Congress chief announces 10 kg against BJP’s 5 kg if voted to power Lok Sabha election news 2024: Congress president Kharge and SP president Yadav announce INDIA bloc's plan to double free rations for the poor if elected.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 11 deaths reported since beginning of Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand: official Garhwal Divisional Commissioner reports 11 deaths during Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, emphasizing health screening and registration protocols.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Onion farmers detained ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Nashik The onion producers intended to protest on the poor decisions taken by the Central government regarding export prices
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Neither teachers nor students turn up in good numbers for special classes for failed SSLC students In several districts, high school teachers’ associations have petitioned Deputy Directors of Public Instruction (DDPI) demanding a withdrawal of the order, issued on May 13, declaring special classes from May 15 to June 5. “We finished evaluation of answer sheets and were immediately rushed into election duty. It hasn’t even…
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 SHO’s replies show woman’s allegations were correct: Satheedevi The replies of the Pantheerankavu station house officer (SHO) make it evident that the allegations of a newly married woman who was allegedly assaulted and tortured at her husband’s house are true, commission chairperson P. Satheedevi has said.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 IIITB researchers develop IoT-enabled wheelchair device for rehabilitation of stroke patients The researchers at International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIITB) have developed ‘XoRehab’ an Internet of Things (IoT) enabled wheelchair device to help in the rehabilitation of stroke patients post-surgery.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 Producers push back on cinema accessibility guidelines Film producers’ associations pushed back earlier this year on accessibility guidelines proposed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to make cinemas more accessible to the visually and hearing impaired.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 BJP wiped out of South India, says Jairam Ramesh Jairam Ramesh predicts BJP's defeat in South India, reduced seats in North, accuses Modi of religious polarization.
The Hindu · May 15, 2024 BWSSB takes up registration drive as it prepares to supply water to 110 villages under Cauvery phase 5 As the work on Cauvery Stage V nears completion, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is preparing to supply water to the 110 villages which are covered under it. It has also instructed the officials to take up registration drives in the villages.