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PolityThe Hindu|

‘Lethargic’ officials who left Chambal sanctuary to the mercy of sand miners will be held liable: SC

Bench tells Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, in whose tri-junction the sanctuary is located, that every act of destruction of wildlife habitat will attract offences and penalties under mul...

PolityThe Hindu|

Will G. Sudhakaran throw a spanner in the Left’s electoral prospects?

If the veteran communist leader’s grassroots connect gels with UDF’s electoral machinery, the contest in Ambalappuzha could be turned on its head. By framing his Independent candidature as an effort t...

PolityThe Hindu|

West Bengal’s two-cornered contest is one between continuity and change

While the Trinamool Congress, which is battling an anti-incumbency of 15 years, is banking on cash incentive schemes and Bengali identity, the BJP wants to unseat Mamata Banerjee on grounds of alleged...

PolityThe Hindu|

DD Chandana launches daily serial based on Kumvee’s acclaimed novel ‘Aramane’

The Kannada daily serial is directed by National-Award winning filmmaker Mansore

PolityThe Hindu|

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are “troubled by the gas shortage”; India’s crude oil basket is at $117.09 for every barrel...

PolityThe Hindu|

West Asia war unravels Kashmir-Iran carpet connection

Kashmir has been competing with Iranian carpets for centuries, replicating unique designs associated with cities like Kermanshah, Kashan, Tabriz, Khorasan, Isfahan, Hamadan, Ardabil, Mashhad, Qum and ...

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Indian killed in Saudi Arabia after Iranian missile debris hit

War’s second Indian fatality in Saudi Arabia after one person who died on March 8; Indian embassy in Riyadh advises 26 lakh Indians in the kingdom to ‘stay vigilant, strictly adhere to safety guidelin...

PolityThe Hindu|

PM Modi speaks to King of Bahrain; condemns attacks on energy infra in West Asia

During his telephonic conversation with the King of Bahrain, the prime minister reiterated the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure

PolityThe Hindu|

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata of poll code violation, demands EC action

The BJP leader alleged that Mamata Banerjee has violated the poll code by using the Chief Minister's letterhead for political correspondence

PolityThe Hindu|

Mamata makes 10 commitments to woo West Bengal voters

Trinamool Congress manifesto highlights cash incentives like Lakshmir Bhandra and Yuva Saathi; makes fresh promises on healthcare, education infrastructure, support for landless farmers

PolityThe Hindu|

Himachal govt. intends to invest ₹3,000 crore in tourism; Chief Minister woos industry

During CII conference, Mr. Sukhu assured that harassment of industrialists would not be tolerated and their grievances could be brought directly to his notice; he adds that all clearances for industri...

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Assembly elections 2026 updates: Mamata releases TMC manifesto, claims 'unofficial President's Rule' imposed in poll-bound Bengal

Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Assam's Jalukbari constituency; Mr. Sarma laid down his objective for Assam, centred around the identity and development of Assam

PolityThe Hindu|

CBI questions Anil Ambani for second day in connection with ₹2,929-crore cheating case

His statement was earlier recorded in the same case on Thursday (March 19, 2026)

PolityThe Hindu|

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur

Home Minister asks new CM to crackdown on drug cartels, recover looted police weapons

PolityThe Hindu|

Kerala’s fisherfolk hope to be heard this election season

Their wish list includes government-backed price fixing mechanism to ensure fair returns, stringent enforcement of rules, optimum use of available Central assistance, better rehabilitation schemes and...

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SC says people have a right to criticise its judgments

The Chief Justice said that the textbook edition in question had also balanced criticism by highlighting meaningful interventions made by the apex court in the past

PolityThe Hindu|

UNI office sealed in Delhi; staffers allege manhandling by the police

An order issued by the Land and Development Office, pursuant to a court judgment, had asked the United News of India agency to vacate the premises

PolityThe Hindu|

BJP cadre in Ernakulam irked over Twenty20’s sway in seat allocation

Having contested 11 of the 14 Assembly constituencies in Ernakulam in 2021, the party is now likely to be restricted to just three, while the BDJS may have to settle for two, down from three seats las...

PolityThe Hindu|

CAPF Bill says IPS officers’ deputation necessary for Union-State coordination, reserves 50% I-G rank posts for IPS

The Bill seeks to negate a May 23, 2025 Supreme Court judgment which asked the Home Ministry to “progressively reduce” IPS deputation in CAPFs up to the rank of I-Gs in the next two years

PolityThe Hindu|

Congress faces twin crises in Payyannur, Taliparamba