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Karnataka mandates weekly reviews, control rooms to tackle rural drinking water shortage

As part of the measures, all zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officers have been directed to hold mandatory review meetings with Panchayat Develop

Veranda Learning moves ahead with Commerce Vertical Demerger; NCLT clears path for J.K. Shah commerce listing

Export of black granite from Chamarajanagar has dipped about 10-15%, says Minister

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Number of graduate MLAs on the rise in Kerala Assembly

Over 60% of MLAs in the 15th Assembly were graduates. Of them, 14 were postgraduates and four had doctorate degrees

Uttar Pradesh Launches Mission Shakti 5.0 to Empower Women and Children

Lucknow, March 20: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is rolling out extensive awareness programs as part of t

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: T.K. Govindan meets K. Sudhakaran, secures assurance of full backing

T.K. Govindan is a CPI(M) dissident

Watch: West Asia war & South Asia | How can India take the lead from here? | Worldview

This week on Worldview, three weeks into Gulf War 3.0, Indian diplomacy steps on the gasas energy infrastructure becomes the new target for strik

Water supply disruption in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday

The operation of the Kerala Water Authoritys water treatment plants in Aruvikkara was hit for close to two hours on Friday following power supply

Ujjain Set to Emerge as a Religious, Cultural, and Industrial Hub: CM Mohan Yadav

Mumbai, March 20: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed an event in Ujjain on Friday, announcing significant infrastructure upgrades in anticipati

Chavdar Tale centenary year: Thousands throng Mahad, pay respects to Ambedkar

Ninety-nine years ago, on March 20, 1927, Ambedkar led thousands to drink water from the public tank, asserting the right of the then untouchable

Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands, to field candidates in 234 seats

S. Ramadoss did not clarify under which banner his candidates would be fielded as the judiciary has refused to restrain his estranged son Anbuman

Bypolls: BJP ahead in candidate selection, Congress weighs options

The bypolls have been necessitated owing to the deaths of incumbent MLAs H.Y. Meti in Bagalkot and Shamanur Shivashankarappa in Davangere; both s

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Segments under Vadakara LS seat could see some keen contests

Left Democratic Front has an upper hand at present in these seats, and the United Democratic Front has only one MLA

Ex-Minister complains to EC about establishment of sheds in Karur

Sivaganga election officials chair consultative meeting with nodal officers

Revanth confident of Governors nod for Azharuddins MLC nomination

Tiruvanaikoil car festival attracts a large turnout

Wet spell in T.N. to taper off after Saturday; rain to be confined to Western Ghats districts

Mysuru: MEMU services revised

HC suspends life sentence imposed on Maoist leader Roopesh

Crops damaged in hailstorms, says farmers

Five teachers placed on suspension for SSC paper leak in Nizamabad

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Women leaders raise voices of protest over denial of seat

Congress leader Shama Mohamed lashes out at party for overlooking women in candidate selection; BJP spokesperson T.P. Sindhumol sends complaint t

Election preparedness meeting held in Thoothukudi

Anganwadi workers to begin indefinite protest in Bengaluru from March 23

The Karnataka State Anganwadi Workers Association, under the Centre of Indian Trade Unions, will launch an indefinite protest in Bengaluru from M

Iran's Khamenei says enemy 'defeated' in Nowruz message amid war with US and Israel

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, praised citizens' resilience in a written statement read on television for Nowruz. He asserted

Iranian gift for Eid: Israel calls regime mad after blast near Jerusalem holy sites

Israel's foreign ministry on Friday accused Iran of an attack on the holy sites of Jerusalem after an impact near the walls of the Old City follo

PM Modi Discusses Middle East Conflict with Bahrains King Hamad

New Delhi, March 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a conversation on Friday with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain regarding the curre

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: IUML,INLclash as equations shift inKozhikodeSouth

If the NDA candidate polls above 25,000 votes, the winners margin will likely drop substantially, making it one of the closest victories in the S

Bengaluru to soon have policy to curb street vending on main roads

DK Shivakumar announcement followed a meeting of the executive committee of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and a joint budget discussion w

Ayesha Khan Shares Heartfelt Moments with Dhurandhar Cast and Crew

Mumbai, March 20: Bollywoods latest action and spy thriller, Dhurandhar: 2, has hit theaters, quickly becoming a topic of conversation. Directed

Trump administration sues Harvard, says it violated civil rights law

Washington: The Justice Department filed a new lawsuit Friday against Harvard University, saying its leadership failed to address antisemitism on

Man arrested for garlanding cutouts of AIADMK leaders with footwear in Pollachi

Observers arrive in Ramanathapuram for elections

Unregistered milk vendors asked to obtain FSSAI licence

Designated teams of Animal Husbandry Department will conduct field-level inspections to verify whether milk producers and vendors possess valid F

U.S. to deploy 3 more warships and roughly 2,500 more Marines to the West Asia, official says

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

It was around the time of Dodgeball that his toughman image became the stuff of legend, literally: Chuck Norris Facts went viral online with such

Hyderabad residential market witnessed 6,179 property registrations worth 4,139 crore in February 2026

Puducherry Assembly election: Over 80 candidates file nominations papers

Senior citizens to protest in Hubballi on March 24

Seeking fulfilment of their long-pending demands including uniform pension rules across the country, separate budget for senior citizens and othe

Two arrested for attempt to murder after car rams bike in Shamshabad

UK school groups engage with Telangana govt. on education initiatives

You could get a $10,000 tax break on your car loan who qualifies and how to claim it

A new tax rule lets people save money on car loan interest if they buy a new U.S.-made vehicle and meet income rules. The benefit can reduce taxa

NIA Files Charges Against Six Maoists in Chhattisgarh CRPF Camp Attack

New Delhi, March 20: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken significant action in the case of the CRPF camp attack in Bijapur district

Anti dumping duty suggested on spandex, raw material for foam imported from China, Vietnam

India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on spandex and flexible slabstock polyol imports

ECI mandates pre-certification of political ads on social, electronic media ahead of elections

According to an ECI press release, under the new directive, no political advertisement shall be released on electronic media -- including televis

Telangana puts hospitals under fire safety radar amid nationwide blaze concerns

Fire audits begin with 140 hospitals on day one; checks to continue for 1012 days covering between 1,400 and 1,600 government and private hospita

Chamarajanagar DC issues advisory to minimise risks from lightning

Review meeting with nodal officers held

HYDRAA secures 16-acre land parcel in TNGO Colony

Vigilance team seizes 108 LPG cylinders

MDMK, MNM, and Congress aim for Tiruchi East constituency

Hundreds of trees being felled in Manikonda to make way for road project

Lower maize prices may see Indian farmers switch back to oilseeds, pulses this kharif

Growers received 30% lower than minimum support price for the hardy cereal during the kharif season

Pakistan Faces Severe Economic Crisis Amid Oil Shortages and Declining Economy

New Delhi, March 20: Pakistan is grappling with a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by soaring oil prices and a spike in trade deficits followi

Officials told to prioritise security at Puttaparthi Airport

AEPC holds roundtable meeting with prominent brands and buying houses

Thomas Cook India to demerge resort business into Sterling Holiday

Thomas Cook India said the demerger will streamline its capital structure and will result in improved earning per share

Poll duty officials seize 15.5 lakh in cash

Sri Lankan Players to Undergo Fitness Tests Ahead of IPL 2026

Colombo, March 20: The Sri Lanka Cricket Board has mandated a fitness test for its players before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for pa

Karnataka Bypolls: Congress faces internal rift over choice of candidate in Davanagere South, Bagalkot

Randeep Singh Surjewala, AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka, rushed to Bengaluru on Friday (March 20) and held discussions to finalise

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reaches Tirumala on a two-day visit

He is scheduled to offer prayers in the early hours of March 21, personally serve breakfast to pilgrims at the Matrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nity

MSME cluster to be opened by March end: Narayana

TRUMP LIVE: POTUS participates in the Commander in Chief Trophy presentation

City gets static allocation in budget despite expanded city region

The 2026-27 budget shows minimal change in allocations after the tri-corporation area was renamed as Core Urban Region, with most GHMC figures re

City gets static allocation in budget despite expanded city region

The 2026-27 budget shows minimal change in allocations after the tri-corporation area was renamed as Core Urban Region, with most GHMC figures re

A.P. CM orders officials to submit crop loss report within two days

Naidu assesses the impact of heavy wind, untimely rains, and hailstorms in the State; estimated total crop damage across categories has been pegg

A.P. CM orders officials to submit crop loss report within two days

Naidu assesses the impact of heavy wind, untimely rains, and hailstorms in the State; estimated total crop damage across categories has been pegg

Walkathon to raise awareness on cancers in women

Walkathon to raise awareness on cancers in women

Davangere bypoll: Eight candidates file nominations

Eight candidates filed nine sets of nomination papers for the bypoll to Davangere South Assembly Constituency on Friday

Land identified at three locations for tourism development in West Godavari, says Collector

Land identified at three locations for tourism development in West Godavari, says Collector

Natco Pharmas generic Semaglutide set for roll out today

Natco Pharmas generic Semaglutide set for roll out today

Innocent JD(S) workers included in the charge-sheet, alleges MLA

Innocent JD(S) workers included in the charge-sheet, alleges MLA

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Defections from Congress to BJP continue

Two Youth Congress leaders joined the BJP on Friday

BIS holds meet on new standard for campus facilities in educational organisations

BIS holds meet on new standard for campus facilities in educational organisations

MP writes to Madhya Pradesh CM protesting assault on IGNTU faculty member

MP writes to Madhya Pradesh CM protesting assault on IGNTU faculty member

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu likely to visit Udayagiri constituency on April 1

This will be the Chief Ministers maiden visit to the backward and remote constituency after returning to power

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu likely to visit Udayagiri constituency on April 1

This will be the Chief Ministers maiden visit to the backward and remote constituency after returning to power

Home Minister inspects arrangements for CMs foundation stone ceremony of AM-NS plant on March 23

Anitha reviews preparations at Thammayyapeta in Anakapalli district, calls for high-level security, traffic regulation and sanitation ahead of Ch

Home Minister inspects arrangements for CMs foundation stone ceremony of AM-NS plant on March 23

Anitha reviews preparations at Thammayyapeta in Anakapalli district, calls for high-level security, traffic regulation and sanitation ahead of Ch

Indian Open 400m: a testing ground for the countrys leading quarter-milers

Indian Open 400m: a testing ground for the countrys leading quarter-milers

'People have the right to criticise judgments,' says SC

The Supreme Court has chosen not to expunge a contested comment from a longstanding NCERT textbook, asserting the public's freedom to challenge c

Traffic diversions in place for Eid prayers in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: In view of Eid prayers taking place at various places on Saturday, March 21, Hyderabad police has issued an advisory asking commuters