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Former AGP leader Jayanta Khaund joins Congress
Welcoming him into the party, Gaurav Gogoi said the induction of a grassroots leader like Jayanta Khaund reflected growing discontent in Assam against the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
read moreAt least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way
The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at a society
read morePrime Minister to launch projects worth ₹10,800 crore at Kochi event
Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the State
read moreWest Asia conflict: Nearly 1,000 Indians return from Doha in last three days
Qatar Airways is planning three flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi for March 10
read moreThree NDA candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Assam
Two of them are from the BJP, and one from the United People’s Party Liberal
read moreSharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
In Telangana, Congress candidates Abhishek Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy were elected unopposed. In Tamil Nadu, all six candidates were elected unopposed
read moreChild rights body urges curb on sale of alcoholic and high sugar canned drink near schools, colleges
read moreCall for deferring SA-2 exam in view of Ugadi, Id holidays
Parents and teachers have urged the DSEL to postpone the exam which is now scheduled to be held from March 20
read moreA gradual fiscal correction
The 2026-27 Budget shows debt moderation while scaling up capital investment
read moreSRMIST, Anabond enter into technology transfer agreement for next-gen solar cell encapsulators
read moreBitter milk: On the Rajamahendravaram milk adulteration case
Detecting violation of rules in time is better than stringent penalties
read morePM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah
The PM congratulated the Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders on their election victory and conveyed India's commitment to work with them for mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of the two countries
read moreTamil Nadu can never be painted in saffron, says CM Stalin
The BJP will never be able to rule the State even if it comes wearing the mask of the AIADMK, the DMK president says at the 12th State conference of the party at Siruganur on the outskirts of Tiruchi
read moreMadras HC directs GRH Dean to complete post-mortem in alleged ‘custodial’ death of youth in Sivaganga
During the course of the hearing, Additional Advocate General M. Ajmal Khan submitted that there was no custodial torture as alleged and that the youth was never taken to the Manamadurai police station
read moreJPC on higher education Bill to interact with UGC, AICTE, NCTE officials this week
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was introduced to ‘overhaul the regulatory framework’ of higher education in India by replacing the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulatory body
read moreMobilisation for a column on denotified tribes in Census forms picks up pace
Associations of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes in north India form a central action committee; community leaders demand meeting with Census officers
read moreKSHEC hosts lecture on Cuba’s experience in science, innovation and international cooperation
Cuban diplomat reflects on the ties between Cuba and Kerala, emphasises the scope for deeper collaboration. He pushes for partnerships between universities and research institutions in Kerala and Cuba
read moreIndia should partner with Japan in its mobility, clean energy journey: NITI Aayog member
India and Japan brought complementary strengths to the future of mobility, says V.K. Saraswat
read moreIf BNS distinguishes between throwing and administering acid, RPwD Act must too: Supreme Court
Chief Justice Kant said statutory provisions should be able to cover not only acts committed, but also be able to foresee offences which in all probability may occur in the future
read moreLaw and order lapses during Bengal polls will not be tolerated: CEC
Whenever we spoke about SIR, they said the matter is in the Supreme Court. If that is the case, why did they call a meeting?, Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said
read moreMamata accuses CEC of threatening West Bengal officials during meeting
Trinamool Congress chairperson says to ensure free and fair elections, BJP must allow those on adjudication list to vote
read moreWest Asia dominates Lok Sabha; resolution on Speaker’s removal not taken up
Government unlikely to agree to discuss West Asia crisis after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made a suo motu statement on the issue in both Houses of Parliament
read moreManipur BJP unit protests against Central and State BJP for inaction in MLA’s death
‘Despite the death of a sitting MLA belonging to the ruling party, there has been no visible accountability for those responsible for the assault,’ the Thanlon unit of the BJP says in a statement
read moreSoldier goes missing during river crossing drill in Jammu
The Army said extensive search operations were underway with all available resources of the Indian Army and civil agencies being employed to locate the soldier
read moreGovernment sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota law implementation
The government is looking into bringing an amendment to the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act to remove the requirement of delimitation for reserving seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
read moreProfessors promoted as Principals in government arts and science colleges
The appointments are based on directions issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) in connection with disputes over Principal appointments in government colleges
read moreHotels may shut if LPG supply not resumed: Bengaluru Hotels Association
Meanwhile, State CM Siddaramaiah criticised the Centre over the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, saying the hike was not justified
read moreCourts cannot become forum for personal vendetta if every broken relationship is clothed as criminality: Karnataka HC
read moreProtest staged in Kalaburagi against hike in LPG prices
Congress Women’s Wing members express strong dissent against the recent surge in LPG prices
read moreAs summer sets in, residents raise concern over water shortage in Kochi
The situation is expected to worsen as temperatures continue to rise, raising concerns among residents about the availability of adequate drinking water in the coming weeks
read moreMedical negligence: HC asks govt. to provide free medical assistance, education to child
Nine-year-old girl’s right hand had to be amputated after it was infected due to ‘negligence’ at the district hospital, Palakkad
read moreTension in U.P. locality after attack on religious leader
The Congress has alleged such incidents are part of a broader pattern to disturb harmony at a local level. ‘An organised pattern is at play across Western U.P. to disturb harmony through localised incidents aimed at terrorising minorities’
read moreIndia will not raise petrol prices despite global crude headwinds: Government sources
The minimum gap for booking a domestic LPG refill has been increased to 25 days from the current 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cylinders
read moreMPs demand stricter enforcement of laws to tackle air pollution
Members want “conceptual restructuring” of the Environment Ministry to meet emerging challenges of climate change; Swati Maliwal terms Delhi’s air pollution crisis an “ongoing crime”
read moreOnce released, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will not protest: wife
He will carry forward the movement in Ladakh with dialogue and collaboration, says Gitanjali J. Angmo
read moreWe will have to approach court against Centre to seek justice on devolution of funds, says CM
read moreSimultaneous polls can curb defections, says Ghulam Nabi Azad at JPC meet
Former J&K Chief Minister calls ONOE a “win‑win” model that strengthens democratic stability and cuts election fatigue
read moreConstruction of dog shelter at Brahmapuram inaugurated
The decision to build the shelter comes in the wake of the Supreme Court directive that stray dogs should be removed from public spaces and that local bodies must take the lead in the effort
read moreKarnataka High Court declines to quash female foeticide case against government doctor and others
Female foeticide is not merely a statutory offence, it is a moral blight and a constitutional affront, says High Court
read moreCPA invites EoIs to develop marine tourism at Puthuvype beach
The CPA expects proposals for projects such as beach resorts, eco-resorts, waterfront hospitality infrastructure, recreational facilities, water sports infrastructure, wellness tourism, cultural spaces, tourism-supporting amenities and other permissible coastal tourism activities
read moreProtest staged after fire at garbage dumping yard chokes residents
Angry residents of Hosayellapur in Dharwad block road demanding immediate action to a recurring problem
read moreK.N. Panikkar, a historian who defended India’s secular intellectual traditions
Panikkar was widely known not only as a Marxist historian, but also as a public intellectual who believed that history should challenge injustice and defend democratic and secular values
read moreBoy accused in Ballari hostel rampage case taken into custody
The police secure him following a 36-hour search based on reliable information after incident leaves one student dead, seven injured
read moreAnthropic India is distinct from U.S.-based firm, counsel tells court
Principal District Court allows Belagavi-based petitioner to amend his plaint, adjourns hearing till March 23
read moreDisplaced families of Velugumatla stage dharna, Kavitha, Visharadan Maharaj join the protest
read moreTrade unions, farm outfits to strengthen protests against U.S. trade deal, Labour Codes
They will hold mahapanchayats in all States to rally farmers and workers against the “pro-corporate” policies of the Union government
read moreMallikarjun Mutya’s anticipatory bail application rejected
The head of Mahal Roja Mutt is an accused in a POCSO Act case
read moreTrial in Elanthur human sacrifice case gets under way
Two women were allegedly murdered as part of occult rituals
read moreTelangana students turn veggie sellers at Sangareddy Collectorate to understand agricultural cycle
read morePower utilities told to gear up for summer demand surge
Energy Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand asks DISCOMs to ensure 24x7 quality supply as power demand in Andhra Pradesh may touch 280 MU per day in May
read moreWayanad township visit: CM expresses regret over Mammootty getting caught in row
Pinarayi says if any Communist Party of India (Marxist) activist was involved in the social media criticism that the actor was subjected to, he was sincerely apologetic for that
read moreAcharya Sabha blames government for ghee adulteration in Tirupati laddus
Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha urges greater vigilance in temple administration and says only Dharmic and responsible individuals should manage temple affairs to prevent violations of Shastra norms
read moreTamil Nadu can never be painted in saffron, says CM Stalin
The BJP will never be able to rule the State even if it comes wearing the mask of the AIADMK, the DMK president says at the 12th State conference of the party at Siruganur on the outskirts of Tiruchi
read moreSreedharan seeks public support for Kerala high-speed rail plan
Former DMRC chairman’s plan has drawn attention as neither the State nor the Union government has expressed interest in taking it forward
read moreSocial media flooded with Keralites’ paeans to Sanju Samson
Politicians of all hues and film actors join the chorus, saluting Sanju ‘Special’ Samson
read moreRailway law enforcement agencies crack down on drug peddlers as pre-poll surveillance intensifies
Data on drug seizures by the Railway Protection Force and other agencies between January and the first week of March indicate that the Railways remain a key route for narcotic trafficking
read moreCustodial torture case: Andhra Pradesh High Court extends IGP Sunil Kumar’s questioning till March 12
read moreKGMOA opposes extension of OP hours
Govt. increases OP hours by 1 hour from the present 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doctors say they are already working without adequate rest and extending OP hours is going to push them to severe physical and mental stress
read moreTTD plans digital procurement portal to streamline tenders
AI-based system to verify suppliers, analyse market trends and integrate tendering, supply management and payments through a single digital platform aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency, says official
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