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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 Development Officers on the second and fourth Mondays for the next three months to assess ground-level realities

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:04 pm

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:02 pm

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

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:00 pm

Consult us before bringing Bill on CAPF service conditions: retired CAPF officials to govt.

At a press conference in New Delhi, a group of retired CAPF officials pointed out that unlike IPS officers, they do not have a lobby and cannot be politically manipulated

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:58 pm

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 issues.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:56 pm

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 communities to use public facilities

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:55 pm

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 Anbumani from using the name and flag of the PMK

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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 served as Ministers during Siddaramaiahs previous tenure as Chief Minister

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Mysuru: MEMU services revised

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Crops damaged in hailstorms, says farmers

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Trump calls NATO cowards over lack of support in Iran war

The U.S. President complained NATO countries did not want to join the fight against Iran, yet still complain about high oil prices

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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 to national leadership over denial of candidature

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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 March 23, demanding fulfilment of long-pending demands related to wages, service conditions, and strengthening of anganwadi centres across the State

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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 that U.S. and Israeli attacks, aimed at overthrowing the government by targeting leaders, have failed. Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since his father's death on the war's first day, claimed Iranian defenses delivered a bewildering blow to the enemy.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

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 following a missile warning. The Iranian attack on the holy sites sacred to all three religions reveals the madness of the Iranian regime, which claims to be religious, Israel's foreign ministry wrote on X, calling it an Iranian gift for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

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 State

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

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 with five city corporations in Bengaluru. Officials from i BESCOM, BMRCL, BWSSB and BDA, attended the meeting along with ministers and legislators. Leader of Opposition R Ashok (BJP) also participated.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:50 pm

Flyovers in Coimbatore to remain closed from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. to curb accidents involving speeding

The restrictions will apply to G.D. Naidu flyover, Tiruchi Road flyover, Ukkadam flyover and Gandhipuram flyover

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

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 campus, creating grounds for the government to freeze existing grants and seek repayment for grants already paid. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Massachusetts, is another missive in a protracted battle between the administration Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

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 FSSAI registration or licence, and strict action will be taken against those found violating norms, says Director of Animal Husbandry Damodar Naidu

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

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 wildly hyperbolic statements as, Chuck Norris had a staring contest with the sun and won

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

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 others, senior citizens from across the state will take out a protest march in Hubballi on March 24.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

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 taxable income by up to $10,000 each year, but it is not full cash back. This tax break is temporary and will end in a few years if not extended by lawmakers.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:42 pm

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. These duties target products from China and Vietnam. The recommendations follow investigations into complaints about dumped goods hurting local manufacturers. The proposed duties aim to protect domestic industries from unfair pricing.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:39 pm

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 television, radio, AV displays at public places, e-papers, bulk SMS/voice messages or on internet-based media and social media platforms without prior clearance from the relevant MCMC.

The Economic Times 20 Mar 2026 8:38 pm

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 hospital buildings

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

Review meeting with nodal officers held

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

Vigilance team seizes 108 LPG cylinders

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:34 pm

Poll duty officials seize 15.5 lakh in cash

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

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 candidates

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

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 Nitya Annadanam Complex, and inaugurate the Water and Food Analysis Laboratory and State Food Laboratory established in collaboration with FSSAI

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:25 pm

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 retained, major funds going to infrastructure projects, and reduced allocations for disaster response, MMTS and heritage authority works.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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 pegged at 63 crore so far

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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 pegged at 63 crore so far

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Davangere bypoll: Eight candidates file nominations

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Davangere bypoll: Eight candidates file nominations

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Defections from Congress to BJP continue

Two Youth Congress leaders joined the BJP on Friday

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Defections from Congress to BJP continue

Two Youth Congress leaders joined the BJP on Friday

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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 Chief Minister s visit

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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 Chief Minister s visit

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

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 to avoid certain routes. Moderate traffic is expected at Bahadurpura, Kalapather, Nawab Saheb Kunta, Puranapool, Shastripuram, Danamma Huts, Masab Tank, NMDC, Khaja Mansion, 1/12 Junction and PTI Junction between 7:00 am and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 20 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Exploring Butwal, Nepal: Terai cuisine, Lumbini trails and a stay at Hyatt Place

Set between the Siwalik hills and the plains, Butwal offers travellers a mix of regional cuisine, pilgrimage trails to Lumbini and the comfort of Hyatts new hospitality landmark

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Exploring Butwal, Nepal: Terai cuisine, Lumbini trails and a stay at Hyatt Place

Set between the Siwalik hills and the plains, Butwal offers travellers a mix of regional cuisine, pilgrimage trails to Lumbini and the comfort of Hyatts new hospitality landmark

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Food adulteration: H-FAST to target supply chain, source units in crackdown

A toll-free number - 8712661212 has been set up for the public to report cases of food adulteration and unsafe food practices, while complaints can also be shared through official social media platforms of H-FAST

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:13 pm

Food adulteration: H-FAST to target supply chain, source units in crackdown

A toll-free number - 8712661212 has been set up for the public to report cases of food adulteration and unsafe food practices, while complaints can also be shared through official social media platforms of H-FAST

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:13 pm