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Merzs party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat

Chancellor Friedrich Merzs party has made a disappointing start to a year packed with German state elections, suffering a narrow defeat in an important industrial region after a prominent candidate powered the environmentalist Greens to a come-from-behind victory

9 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Qatar arrests 313 people for sharing attacks footage, rumours

The arrests echo measures across the Gulf as Iran targets airports, military bases, energy installations and residential areas with daily drones and missiles

9 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
Professors promoted as principals in government arts and science colleges

The appointments are based on directions issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) in connection with disputes over principal appointments in government colleges

9 Mar 2026 10:19 pm
U.S. military announces death of seventh service member in Iran war

It did not provide further details about the circumstances of the attack and said the service member's identity was being withheld until 24 hours after notification of the person's family

9 Mar 2026 10:18 pm
Hotels may shut if LPG supply not resumed: Bengaluru Hotels Association

Meanwhile, State CM Siddaramaiah criticisedthe Centre over the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, saying the hike was not justified

9 Mar 2026 10:14 pm
Protest staged in Kalaburagi against hike in LPG prices

Congress Womens Wing members express strong dissent against the recent surge in LPG prices

9 Mar 2026 10:06 pm
As summer sets in, residents raise concern over water shortage in Kochi

The situation is expected to worsen as temperatures continue to rise, raising concerns among residents about the availability of adequate drinking water in the coming weeks

9 Mar 2026 10:02 pm
India will not raise petrol prices despite global crude headwinds: Government sources

The minimum gap for booking a domestic LPG refill has been increased to 25 days from the current 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cylinders

9 Mar 2026 9:56 pm
Medical negligence: HC asks govt. to provide free medical assistance, education to child

Nine-year-old girls right hand had to be amputated after it was infected due to negligence at the district hospital, Palakkad

9 Mar 2026 9:54 pm
Tensionmounts in Muzaffarnagar after imam is assaulted by juveniles

The Congress has alleged such incidents are part of a broader pattern to disturb harmony at a local level. An organised pattern is at play across Western U.P. to disturb harmony through localised incidents aimed at terrorising minorities

9 Mar 2026 9:51 pm
Rajya Sabha members demand stricter law enforcement to reduce air pollution

Members want conceptual restructuring of the Environment Ministry to meet emerging challenges of climate change; Swati Maliwal terms Delhis air pollution crisis an ongoing crime

9 Mar 2026 9:49 pm
Once released, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will not protest: wife

He will carry forward the movement in Ladakh with dialogue and collaboration, says Gitanjali J. Angmo

9 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
Simultaneous polls can curb defections, says Ghulam Nabi Azad at JPC meet

Former J&K Chief Minister calls ONOE a winwin model that strengthens democratic stability and cuts election fatigue

9 Mar 2026 9:39 pm
Construction of dog shelter at Brahmapuram inaugurated

The decision to build the shelter comes in the wake of the Supreme Court directive that stray dogs should be removed from public spaces and that local bodies must take the lead in the effort

9 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Karnataka High Court declines to quash female foeticide case against government doctor and others

Female foeticide is not merely a statutory offence, it is a moral blight and a constitutional affront, says High Court

9 Mar 2026 9:32 pm
Poor public transport, irregular water supply exasperate Nambiyar Nagar residents

Only 100 out of 1,400 families get water once in a week under the Kollidam Integrated Water Supply Scheme; many at the mercy of share autos for transport

9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm
CPA invites EoIs to develop marine tourism at Puthuvype beach

The CPA expects proposals for projects such as beach resorts, eco-resorts, waterfront hospitality infrastructure, recreational facilities, water sports infrastructure, wellness tourism, cultural spaces, tourism-supporting amenities and other permissible coastal tourism activities

9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm
Protest staged after fire at garbage dumping yard chokes residents

Angry residents of Hosayellapur in Dharwad block road demanding immediate action to a recurring problem

9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm
Boy accused in Ballari hostel rampage case taken into custody

The police secure him following a 36-hour search based on reliable information after incident leaves one student dead, seven injured

9 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
Anthropic India is distinct from U.S.-based firm, counsel tells court

Principal District Court allows Belagavi-based petitioner to amend his plaint, adjourns hearing till March 23

9 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
T20 World Cup: Kishan overcomes personal loss to excel in the summit clash

During Indias practice session on March 7 evening, Ishan Kishan was informed that his cousin and her husband had succumbed to injuries suffered in a road accident in Siliguri on March 6

9 Mar 2026 9:04 pm