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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Live Updates: In key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana, and Odisha, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is working to defeat Opposition gains.
26 candidates, including Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale, and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, were elected unopposed in Rajya Sabha polls.
10 patients died and several got injured in a fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. The fire broke out in the trauma care ICU.
The metropolis faces a test not just of its security infra, but of the idea that has defined it for decades---a sanctuary of stability in one of the most volatile neighbourhoods
The Election Commission of India will hold the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting on May 4.
EAM Jaishankar said that New Delhi believes it is more productive to reason and coordinate with Iran rather than avoid engagement.
LPG refill bookings dropped to 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh, indicating less panic buying. The government assures no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, UAE on West Asia tensions and rising oil prices.
CCTV shows Iranian missiles hitting Central Israel, causing a massive blaze, followed by plumes of smoke.
The CPI announced 25 candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls on April 9, fielding four incumbent ministers.
IndiGo and Air India suspend Dubai flights due to West Asia crisis, affecting flights from 15-17 March.
Tiwari, one of the victims, lost control of his Hyundai Verna at 120 kmph and hit a divider.
EC has announced schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 Date
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Keralam Assembly elections.
The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The West Bengal Assembly election will be conducted in two phases.
Fourteen districts comprising 140 assembly constituencies will vote in the single-phase polling for the Kerala Assembly election.
A speeding Scorpio, driven by a 19-year-old lost control, injuring a woman and damaging vehicles. The woman is under treatment.
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM-46 lottery result for Sunday, March 15, 2026.
In Hyderabad, a 24-year-old man allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into a 22-year-old woman after her parents called off their wedding due to his HIV status.
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Amit Shah claimedthat the Congress, during its previous 15 years of rule in Assam, pocketed Rs 150 crore per annum from the state healthcare budget.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act.
AIFF's M Satyanarayan addresses criticism over women's team kit problem during AFC Asia Cup. Despite the setback, replacements were sent within seven hours.
Congress alleged that Rs five crore was offered to each MLAs to cross vote in favour of BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls.
Several incidents involving the mass killing of stray dogs were reported from different districts of Telangana in January this year and December last year.
A man was arrested in Bengaluru's Indiranagar for harassing a young woman from Kerala at a PG. CCTV footage shows him verbally abusing and attacking her.
Election Dates 2026 Announcement Today LIVE: Elections to the Assemblies of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and West Bengal are scheduled to be held this year.
The exams scheduled from 16 March to 10 April for CBSE-affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE stand cancelled.
According to sources, the poll schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala and Assam is expected to be announced during the briefing.
The Allahabad High Court rejected an order from the UP government that restricted the number of people allowed to offer prayers at a mosque in Sambhal.
The use of Pandit in the Uttar Pradesh Police SI exam has triggered controversy. BJP leaders demand an investigation, citing disrespect to Brahmins.
Six persons, including four carriers, a handler and a suspected hawala operator, were arrested in connection with the case.
According to officials, the traffic diversions have been planned to manage congestion and ensure smooth movement of vehicles during the event.
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Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday with wishes from Riddhima Kapoor.
Taurus Daily Horoscope, March 15, 2026: While business operations will remain stable, the advice of staff and employees will be valuable when making important decisions.
The government dismissed concerns regarding agricultural shortages while detailing the complexities of navigating a fractured BRICS consensus
Royal author Tom Bower's book claims Queen Camilla said Meghan Markle rainwashed Prince Harry.
The government has banned domestic LPG connections for households with PNG amid the West Asia crisis.
India condemned Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan, killing 16 civilians and injuring 15. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called it aggression.
The minister noted that the administration is actively diversifying its procurement strategy, seeking alternative sources to ensure a steady flow of energy and gas
IndiGo will run 252 weekly flights to the Middle East from March 16-28, including 126 to Saudi Arabia, 98 to the UAE, and 28 to Oman.
The note specifically addressing the singer accused him of 'tarnishing the culture of Haryana'
While you wait for your refillwhich typically takes about 2.5 days from booking to deliverysmall changes in cooking habits can extend a 'low'cylinder for several extra days
Currently, a 16-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Bengaluru is reportedly being sold on the black market for anywhere between Rs 1,600 and Rs 3,000
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