‘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...
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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...
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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...
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DD Chandana launches daily serial based on Kumvee’s acclaimed novel ‘Aramane’
The Kannada daily serial is directed by National-Award winning filmmaker Mansore
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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...
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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...
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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
The BJP leader alleged that Mamata Banerjee has violated the poll code by using the Chief Minister's letterhead for political correspondence
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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
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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...
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
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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)
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Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur
Home Minister asks new CM to crackdown on drug cartels, recover looted police weapons
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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Congress faces twin crises in Payyannur, Taliparamba