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NCR cab, autorickshaw drivers strike ends amid mixed response

T.N. Assembly election: DMDK open to give-and-take policy in seat-sharing

T.N. Assembly election: EC appoints Special Observer

ECI urged to issue postal ballots to candidates contesting elections

Former Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner says many candidates unable to cast vote as their constituency was far away

SSTs told to intensify vehicle check: Madurai Commissioner of Police

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: MDMK releases manifesto; calls for total prohibition, life imprisonment for sexual offenders

In its manifesto released on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) by party general secretaryVaiko, the MDMK said Tamil Nadu should be free from liquor and ot

Control room set up in Krishnagiri

The evolving diagnostic landscape for tuberculosis

Strengthening the tuberculosis testing infrastructure with an expanded diagnostic toolbox will improve outcomes and support TB elimination effort

Drug-resistant TB poses a health emergency in India

Political resolve is required to protect people through early detection, safer treatment, holistic support, and committed follow-up

From disease-specific to person-centred care

By using TB as an entry point, integrated healthcare delivery can optimise and improve public health efficiency

Symposium to promote lifelong learning and combat misinformation

A decade of building Indias TB Champion movement

Survivors become TB Champions, supporting treatment, awareness and community engagement

Era of terror in J&K over, no space for terror ecosystem: LG

438 terror victim families given job letter since 2025 Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Asserting that the era of terror and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Vijay, TVK seniors eye Chennai constituencies

Vijay is highly likely to make his electoral debut from the Perambur constituency, sources in the party say

3-month ration likely in J&K from April

Centre reviews PDS reforms, procurement targets Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:The Jammu & Kashmir is likely to roll out a three-month ration supply scheme f

Three Day Custody For Moinabad Drug Case Accused

The main accused in the case are Pilot Rohit Reddy, his brother Ritesh Reddy, Eluru MP Putta Mahesh Kumar and Delhi-based businessman Namith Shar

J&K to get its first automatic weather station

Union Govt plans deployment of 200 Agro-AWS across country New Delhi, Mar 23:The Union Government on Monday said that one Automatic Weather Stati

Election Commission Removes 73 Returning Officers in West Bengal Ahead of Polls

Kolkata, March 24: The Election Commission of India (ECI) took a significant step on Monday evening by removing 73 returning officers (ROs) in We

Blast outside a home in Samba; NIA, NSG teams visit site

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23:A mysterious blast outside the house of a former sarpanch in Samba district early Monday shook the neighbourhood, officials sa

The need to integrate nutrition in TB care

For most patients with TB who are severely underweight, nutritional support is an essential and not optional part of treatment

Mental health of TB patients should not be overlooked

Studies from India have shown that at least one-third of people with TB experience symptoms of depression or anxiety

T.N. Assembly election: CPI(M) accepts five-seat offer, signs pact with DMK

Though not satisfied, we accepted the seats because we do not want to create a favourable condition for the AIADMK-BJP combine, says CPI(M) State

J&K being developed as mountain tourism hub

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Centre on Monday said that Jammu and Kashmir is receiving focused attention under various central tourism schemes aimed at

Union Minister Inaugurates 600-Crore Mall In Vizag

Strengthening Vizag as key logistics hub: Union minister

Ward Secretariat Staff Held for Taking 80,000 as Bribe

The arrest followed a complaint by Dwarapureddy Akshay Ganesh of Sivajipalem, who alleged that the official sought money to update municipal reco

No CGHS wellness centre in Ladakh

Says fixed medical allowance, hospital reimbursements provided Srinagar, Mar 23:The Government of India (GoI) on Monday said that no Central Gove

Govt Focus on Upgrading BC Hostels, Says Minister

She inspected a BC Girls Hostel in Rajamahendravaram along with MLA Gorantla Buchaiah Chowdary and reviewed facilities provided to students.

Cybercrime cases in J&K rise steadily, 185 reported in 2023

New Delhi, Mar 23:The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revealed that cybercrime cases in Jammu & Kashmir have witnessed a steady increase over

Adopt Alternatives to LPG, Consumers Told

At a meeting with hotel and tourism officials on Monday, she cited global supply disruptions due to geopolitical tensions affecting LPG availabil

Odisha Government Issues Heat Safety Guidelines for Workers

Bhubaneswar, March 24: The Odisha government has issued several guidelines aimed at preventing heat-related fatalities among workers, in response

Maintain Coal Stocks to Meet Summer Power Demand: Vijayanand

Vijayanand instructed officials to closely monitor stock levels and ensure seamless coordination with ports and the Railways for timely coal supp

Ex-Tehsildar convicted in 2010 bribery case

Srinagar, Mar 23:A Special Anti-Corruption Court in Srinagar on Monday convicted former Tehsildar Chadoora, in a 2010 bribery case and sentenced

High Court Refuses Interim Order on Name, Gotra of Bhadradri Rama

Justice Surepalli Nanda heard the petitions challenging alleged deviations in the manner the presiding deity, Lord Sri Rama, was addressed during

BRS Cadre Stage Dharna Against Delay in Rail Works Under Bridge

Ramanna also alleged that the BJP MLA played a game of constructing the under-bridge just before the municipal elections, dug up and removed the

Headline numbers mask AGPs steady slide despite 10 years in power

BJPs junior ally in Assam gets the same number of seats to contest as last time, but a granular analysis reveals slipping ground

13,929 posts vacant in public health system in Telangana, DME and TVVP worst-hit

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 120 candidates file nominations in Ernakulam as deadline ends

High Court issues notices to Danam, Speaker

Kerala Governor Pays Tribute to Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24: Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar paid homage to the great freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Ra

War Situation Worrisome, having adverse impact on economy, people: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the prevailing situation in West Asia worrisome as it is having a very adverse i

Cities to face house help shortage as migrants return home to vote

Major Indian cities face a potential shortage of domestic workers and essential service providers. Many are returning to their hometowns for upco

Farooq Attack Case: Accused Jamwal sent to judicial remand till April 6

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: A local court on Monday sent Kamal Singh Jamwal, accused of firing at National Conference president Farooq Abdullah at an eve

Nr Army Commander calls for sustained momentum to ensure peace

Jammu Tawi, Mar 23: Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Monday visited Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, appreciating the troo

Consumption hit as kitchens feel the heat of LPG shortage

India's culinary landscape is feeling the pressure as a lack of LPG supplies disrupts the food industry. Establishments like hotels and bustling

Pat Cummins to Arrive in Bengaluru Ahead of IPL 2026

Bengaluru, March 24: A significant update has emerged regarding the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) ahead of IPL 2026. The teams regular captain, Pat C

FIR against Pahalgam hotel for concealing stay of foreigners, mostly British

Authorities in Pahalgam have registered a case against Hotel Misty Mountains for failing to report the arrival of 23 foreign guests, including 19

Surya, Chandra Vahana Sevas Draw Huge Crowds At Tirupati

The ritual involved sacred ablutions

Quote of the Day by Noam Chomsky: Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it.

Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it, Noam Chomskys quote offers a bold perspe

DC Impact: Hotelier served notice over incited dog attack on customers in Kavali

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at a hotel on Railway Station Road in Kavali

BJPs Victory Crucial to Teach Congress a Lesson, Says Yediyurappa

Davanagere, March 24: Former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa stated on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a signi

Watch: Chilling video of Air Canada Express flight colliding with fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport surfaces

Tragedy struck LaGuardia Airport as Air Canada Express Flight 8646 collided with a fire truck on the runway, claiming the lives of two pilots and

Puducherry Congress, DMK hold seat-sharing talks for the second time

During the first round of talks held on Saturday last both parties stuck to their stand of leading the INDIA bloc in the U.T. for the 2026 electi

CM announces Cabinet Sub-Committee on Musi rejuvenation; rehabilitation for all displaced

Nine convicted for killing seven in 2012 petrol bomb attack in Madurai

Quantum of sentence to be pronounced by a Karur court later

Antoine Griezmann Set to Join Orlando City from Atletico Madrid

Madrid, March 23: Atletico Madrids star forward Antoine Griezmann is poised to leave the club at the end of the current season to join Orlando Ci

GHMC cracks down on property tax defaulters, seals Khairatabad hotel

Hyderabad: Deputy commissioners of 30 circles under the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation have started seizing property tax from defaulters

NDA seals Tamil Nadu seat pact: ADMK gets 178, BJP 27

The NDA has finalized its seat distribution for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The AIADMK will contest 178 seats, while the BJP will

Kerala elections: Covid-response architect Shailaja in tough fight Vs Kerala PCC chief

Former Kerala health minister KK Shailaja faces a challenging election in Peravoor. The constituency leans towards the Congress. UDF candidate Su

Trump Highlights Potential for Stability in the Middle East Amid Iran Negotiations

Washington, March 23: President Donald Trump stated on Monday that ongoing discussions with Iran could lead to long-term stability in the Middle

Colombian military plane crash: Military C-130 Hercules with over 100 onboard crashes in Puerto Leguzamo- here's what we know so far

A Colombian military C-130 Hercules plane crashed on takeoff in Puerto Leguzamo, carrying dozens of troops. Approximately 57 people have been res

SC slams Haryana Police over probe in minor's rape

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Haryana police's handling of a rape investigation involving a three-year-old girl. The court found

Telangana Joins Centres Vahan Portal

State waives 2% tax on buying second car

Playing with defending champion tag the biggest challenge for RCB

Kohli headlines a formidable batting unit;uncertainty over the availability of Hazlewood and Dayal a concern in the pace-bowling department

IPL too good an opportunity to pass up

The Indian domestic T20 tournament is in a league of its own, so its no surprise that players like Muzarabani and Shanaka have made last-minute s

Salem West Constituency:deteriorating ground water quality worries residents of Chettichavadi

Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai Takes Command of Kumaon Regiment and Naga Regiment

New Delhi, March 23: Lieutenant General Rajeev Ghai, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) of the Indian Army, has officially taken command o

SC raps Bengal Govt for stalling metro work over polls, fest

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the West Bengal government. The court rebuked the state for delaying the Orange Line Metro Project in K

ACB Files Chargesheet in Formula E Case; KTR Named A1 Over 55 Crore Irregularities

According to the ACB's findings detailed in the chargesheet, 55 crore was illegally diverted to the foreign entity in strict violation of establi

Air Canada Plane collides with rescue truck at LaGuardia airport, 2 pilots killed and dozens injured

An Air Canada plane crashed into a rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport late at night. Two pilots died and many passengers were injured. The airport

West Bengal elections: Mamata Banerjee leads North drive, Abhishek South

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee begins her Assembly poll campaign in North Bengal on March 24. Trinamool general secretary Abhishek Ba

Telangana: State Staff May Get 20% Rebate on EVs

The state-run public transport system operates 875 electric buses connecting 373 colonies in the capital, with plans to expand the fleet to 2,800

Telangana HC finds HYDRAA chief guilty of contempt in Bathukammakunta case

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court has held HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath guilty of contempt of court for wilfully defying a judicial order, d

Minister Rao Promises Funds for Drinking Water Schemes and Development Works in Adilabad Colonies

She held a meeting with the officials and discussed the proposals she made to the minister on a visit to the town.

West Bengal: First supplementary electoral roll ready; 29 lakh cases cleared

West Bengal's first supplementary electoral roll is ready for publication. Judicial officers have completed adjudication. The list will be availa

Helium Supply Disruption Due To Iran War Can Hit Semiconductor Chip Availability

Value addition is one of the important topics which has been low as everybody keeps talking but I would say we have made good progress. Today as

SC Upholds HC View, Civil Court to Adjudicate Symbol Row

PMK intra-party dispute

Centre to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

Designated authority to manage, dispose assets created out of foreign funds; key functionaries of NGOs to be liable for offences under the FCRA

Bihars Deputy CM Seeks Blessings of Chhathi Maiya for States Prosperity

Patna, March 23: Bihars Deputy Chief Minister, Samrat Chaudhary, extended his best wishes for the auspicious festival of Chaitra Chhath. He expre

Jupally Faults BRS for Rise in Alcoholics

He questioned the criticism by the Opposition and alleged that liquor availability had expanded during that period.

Colombia Military Says 80 Troops Believed Dead in Plane Crash

A military source told AFP that two platoons -- 80 people -- were feared to have been aboard the Hercules aircraft which crashed on takeoff from

AINRC, BJP likely to retain seat-sharing formula of 2021 for upcoming Puducherry Assembly polls

Mr. Ramalingam said he would be leaving to New Delhi along with Home Minister A. Namassivayam and Speaker R. Selvam to finalise the candidates af

BRS incentivised liquor sales during its tenure: Telangana Minister

Hyderabad: Telangana Prohibition and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao on Monday launched a scathing attack on the opposition BRS, questioning

Telangana HC Issues Notices to Speaker, Danam Nagender

Court to hear case on April 16 over defection allegations

Pawan Kalyan Says Alliance Government Restored Investor Confidence in AP

The deputy CM also highlighted Googles upcoming data centre in Visakhapatnam as evidence of North Andhras rising profile.

Cash Seized at West Bengal-Assam Border Ahead of Elections, Three Arrested

Kolkata, March 23: In a significant cash seizure ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, authorities in West Bengal have recovered over 3.7 lak

Police Grill Senior IPS Officer Sunil Naik in Custodial Torture Case of Raghurama Krishna Raju

The police have been inquiring Sunil Kumar Naik since March 5 and following a relief from the High Court to visit Patna to see his ailing mother

'If we trust him, we lose': Tehran residents voice scepticism over Trump's war diplomacy

Quote of the Day by John Wooden: If you don't have time to do it right, when Lessons on discipline and time by the basketball wizard

Todays Quote of the Day teaches that doing things right the first time is an investment, not a delay. In a world obsessed with speed, John Wooden

SC Takes Up Plea on Parsi Women Discrimination

The court noted that similar questions of law have arisen earlier and issued notice in the matter.

East Bengal Triumphs Over Mohun Bagan with Historic 7-0 Victory in Kolkata Derby

Kolkata, March 23: East Bengal FC delivered a historic performance in the Kolkata Derby, defeating Mohun Bagan Sporting Club 7-0 at the Vivekanan