The Hindu

The Hindu is a daily newspaper published in English in India. Based in Chennai, it originally started as a weekly publication in 1878 and transitioned to a daily format in 1889. As of December 2013, it ranks as the second most circulated English-language newspaper in the country, with average sales reaching 1.39 million copies. According to the 2014 Indian Readership Survey, it holds the position of the third most read English newspaper in India, following the Times of India and Hindustan Times, with a readership of about 1.6 million. The Hindu's largest circulation is in southern India, making it the most popular English daily in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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#871

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#101

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4 persons killed as massive blaze rips through building in Rohini, Delhi

2 days ago | thehindu.com | Samridhi Tewari

Four persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in a fire that broke out in a five-storey building housing several manufacturing units in Rohini Sector 5, the police said on Wednesday. Sixteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot after the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a call about the blaze at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Missing ‘sub-section’ prompts U.P. to delay release of man who got bail, SC orders State to pay him ₹5 lakh compensation

2 days ago | thehindu.com | Krishnadas Rajagopal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay ₹5 lakh in interim compensation to a man who remained in jail for 28 days despite the Court’s order granting him bail in an abduction and unlawful religious conversion case. The man, identified as Aftab, was granted bail by the apex court, followed by a release order by the trial court.
New York-style pizza gets a home in Chennai at ‘Za Pizza Cafe

2 days ago | thehindu.com | Sangita Rajan

In Crazy, Stupid, Love, Ryan Gosling’s character Jacob, the effortlessly charming womaniser, eats a slice of New York pizza dressed in a blazer and formal pants. He leans on a railing, and the slice is folded just the way it is meant to be. It is casual, confident, unforgettable. This is not the only time a New York slice made it to the big screen. From Spiderman to Miss Congeniality, Hollywood has long cemented its cult status.
The Chettinad Kottan basket takes centre stage at this Chennai exhibition

2 days ago | thehindu.com | Sangita Rajan

Once reserved for weddings and temple rituals, the Chettinad kottan, a hand-woven palm leaf basket, returns to the spotlight at The Folly. The exhibition, Fibre to Form: The Kottan Story, marks the beginning of the M.Rm.Rm. Cultural Foundation’s 25th year celebrations, spotlighting a craft that was revived, sustained and reimagined by the foundation over the last two decades. “This is our first project and most successful one,” says Visalakshi Ramaswamy, founder of the foundation.
Life in jhuggis was better, says Swabhiman Apartments residents

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Satvika Mahajan

Over three weeks after moving into Swabhiman Apartments in north-west Delhi’s Ashok Vihar, built as part of an in situ slum rehabilitation project for those living in illegal slum clusters razed following court orders, Phoolchand, 64, a migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh, started experiencing itchiness and rashes.
Order surprise audits of all flights, petitioner urges Supreme Court

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Krishnadas Rajagopal

A petition filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) alleged “systemic failures” in maintenance, functionality and passenger services on Air India flights while highlighting the tragic Ahmedabad crash. The plea filed by advocate Ajay Bansal wanted the court to order the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct surprise audits of the entire fleet of Air India and other airlines operating in India, and make public its findings, corrective measures and penalties imposed.
Supreme Court stays deportation of woman from Assam, directs government to not take any coercive steps

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Krishnadas Rajagopal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) stayed the deportation of a woman as a “foreigner” who claimed that generations of her family have lived in Assam and have documents to prove their Indian nationality. A Bench of Justices K.V. Viswanathan and N. Kotiswar Singh ordered the Union government to not take any coercive steps against Jaynab Bibi, represented by advocates Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi and Akansha Rai.
Israel-Iran ceasefire is in effect, declares Trump, after rebuking both sides

3 days ago | thehindu.com | Stanly Johny

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran was “in effect”, after the truce, which he announced early morning, seemed unravelling following accusations of violations from both side, prompting Mr. Trump to curse them and issue a rare public demand to Israel to stand down.
Delhi Police bust racket of illegal diversion of aviation turbine fuel

4 days ago | thehindu.com | Samridhi Tewari

Delhi Police busted a racket that was siphoning off aviation turbine fuel from tankers, that were meant for the international airport and was involved in selling those in the open market as mineral turpentine oil, that caused a monthly loss of ₹1.62 crores to the national exchequer. A senior police office said, the illegal operation had been running for at least three years.
I’ve enjoyed the opener’s role: Rahul

4 days ago | thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan

In the last 18 months, K.L. Rahul has batted at four different positions in Tests. Perhaps, being an immensely talented batter in a line-up filled with legends and stalwarts has this outcome, for that is probably the only way to shoe-horn you in. But Rahul is at his best as an opener, a position where eight of his nine centuries have come, including the 137 (247b, 18x4) against England at Headingley on Monday.