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PolityThe Hindu|

24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme

They use past expenditure under the MGNREGA as the baseline as the Centre is yet to notify the formula for determining the State-wise normative allocations under the VB-GRAM (G) Act

PolityThe Hindu|

Facing evictions, Gulmarg hoteliers withdraw petitions ‘to settle issue with J&K Govt.’

Official sources said the J&K government, unlike the Lieutenant Governor administration, intended to form a committee to look into the lease issues and auctions

PolityThe Hindu|

Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking removal of India’s patent head

The petition has been filed by the All India Patent Officers’ Welfare Association (AIPOWA) alleging that Mr Pandit’s appointment was “illegal and arbitrary” and made in violation of prescribed eligibi...

PolityThe Hindu|

Dravidian titans face a new disruptor as Tamil Nadu girds for a high-stakes contest

The principal players made compromises to strengthen alliances; M.K. Stalin, to prevent vote spillover, has given a Rajya Sabha berth to the DMDK, while Edappadi Palaniswami roped in the PMK by giving...

PolityThe Hindu|

Gudi Padwa marked by processions across Maharashtra

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur

PolityThe Hindu|

Delhi court acquits two booked under UAPA after they spent eight years in jail

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of the Patiala House Courts observed that the prosecution has failed to prove the charges slapped on the accused, Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid

EconomyThe Hindu|

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking enquiry into CITES violation by Jamnagar-based animal rescue centre and trust

The petition had sought a judicial direction to the Union government, Central Zoo Authority, Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to produce the entire record of ...

PolityThe Hindu|

Rift widens among Bihar Opposition after Rajya Sabha poll defeat

The ruling NDA leaders now have dared Opposition RJD to expel its legislator from the party while, coalition Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Liberation) has accused Congress of making their...

PolityThe Hindu|

The long walk

Protests have erupted across the country, with tens of thousands of people coming out onto the streets, signing petitions online, and campaigning for the withdrawal of the proposed Transgender Persons...

PolityThe Hindu|

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: The Left grapples with shifting loyalties

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, six former legislators, four from the CPI(M) and two from the CPI, severed their communist ties and are now gearing up to contest from the rival camps or as Independe...

PolityThe Hindu|

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Malampuzha poised for LDF-BJP rematch, UDF takes desperate gamble

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front continues to dominate in most panchayats. The constituency is seeing a rematch between...

PolityThe Hindu|

Air India’s New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Medina after fire indication

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and took off for Mumbai, an official said

PolityThe Hindu|

Defectors from Congress in BJP’s first list of 88 candidates for Assam election

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks re-election from Jalukbari for the sixth straight term, while Deputy Speaker Numal Momin and Minister Nandita Garlosa are dropped

PolityThe Hindu|

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: First EVM, VVPAT randomisation conducted ahead of Assam Assembly polls

In Odisha, Congress MLA C.S. Raazen Ekka said that the party has filed a petition before the Assembly Speaker seeking the disqualification of three of its MLAs, including Dasarathi Gamango and Sofia F...

EconomyIndian Express|

Stock market crashes over 2% on HDFC Bank fall, fuel surge, US Fed hawkish outlook

PolityIndian Express|

Sabarimala review and a question: How far does faith extend — and when should the Constitution step in?

EconomyIndian Express|

Markets open in red: Sensex plunges nearly 2,000 points, Nifty 2.4% down amid rising crude prices

EconomyIndian Express|

No power struggle or governance issue: HDFC Bank’s Mistry after Chairman quits

EconomyIndian Express|

No concern on conduct or governance at HDFC Bank: RBI

EconomyIndian Express|

HDFC Bank a strong institution, has strong fundamentals: Financial Services Secretary Nagaraju