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Dismantling the biological tax in Indian legal system

India must transition from menstrual hygiene to menstrual justice, which is served when the biological reality of half the population is no longer viewed as an exigency but as a standard to be met

13 Mar 2026 12:51 am
MSM could be a war casualty

As Western mainstream media toes the state line during wars, social media and independent journalists challenge propaganda, filling the information gap

13 Mar 2026 12:51 am
War lays a political and diplomatic minefield for Modi

Possible support to either of the parties will be used by political opponents to challenge PM

13 Mar 2026 12:43 am
A reality check on Indian ambition for internationalising higher education

While the country aims to become an education hub, addressing many existing gaps such as poor basic infrastructure is essential to transform the sector

13 Mar 2026 12:33 am
PM Modi speaks to Iranian President, discusses 'serious' situation in West Asia

The Prime Minister told Masoud Pezeshkian that the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remain India's top priorities

13 Mar 2026 12:23 am
Bumrah the pace king and the master of the slower one

Its impossible to imagine what it must be like to carry so many expectations every time he has the ball in his hand; to his credit, he has managed to distance himself from the outside noise, retain his focus and concentrate on what is in his control

12 Mar 2026 11:36 pm
Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply

In 2024-25, Indias LPG production was some 13 million tonnes as per government data; LPG consumption was around 31 million tonnes that year. Broadly, there is a 60-40 import-export split

12 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Active shooter at Michigan synagogue: authorities

FBI, police at the scene; all Jewish organisations in the area asked to go into lockout protocol nobody in or out of your building

12 Mar 2026 11:25 pm
India recieved requests for energy supplies from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, says MEA

Indias refining capacity, our own requirements, and diesel availability will be factored in while taking decisions, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

12 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
FDA finds little evidence that a drug touted by Trump can help people with autism

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism

12 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Blood biomarker may help predict woman's dementia risk 25 years before symptoms: Study

Women who developed memory or thinking problems, including dementia, were identified during follow-up

12 Mar 2026 11:21 pm
Transgender people, men having sex with men, sex workers cannot donate blood, Centre insists in Supreme Court

Public health perspective must trump individual rights, says Ministry, noting that the right of the recipient to receive a safe blood transfusion far outweighs the right of an individual to donate blood

12 Mar 2026 11:20 pm
Inter departmental panel likely to check contamination in vegetables

Forest and Ecology Minister Eshwar Khandre says a meeting of Bengaluru legislators to be convened to discuss the issue shortly

12 Mar 2026 11:07 pm
Watch: IAF chief AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG sortie from western sector airbase

A. P. Singh flew a sortie in a Mikoyan MiG-29 from a frontline airbase under Western Air Command, flying in a two-aircraft formation led by Flight Lieutenant Parvinder Singh.

12 Mar 2026 11:04 pm
Congress urges government to hold an allparty meeting on womens quota law

The government had reached out to at least two parties the Congress and the Samajwadi Party seeking their opinion on advancing the timeline for implementing the legislation

12 Mar 2026 10:59 pm
Railways launch drive against liquor sale in trains by aboardstaff

Action comes amid reports that housekeeping staff, pantry/catering and vendors were involved in illegal provision or sale of liquor, gutkha among other prohibited items on running trains

12 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Reports of Iran allowing Indian ships through Strait of Hormuz premature: Centre

India has been expressing concern about the targeting of merchant navy ships that are stuck both inside the Gulf as well as in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz

12 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Explained: LPG shortage: whats the cheaper option to cook?

As hotels, hostels, and community kitchens grapple with the unexpected shortage of LPG, those with electric cooking equipment feel they are in a safer position. But, is it the best option for you?

12 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Kochi Corporation to fast-track Konthuruthy compensation

Corporation secretary to initiate steps to distribute compensation to families residing on Konthuruthy river puramboke under the special rehabilitation package approved by the State Cabinet

12 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
No shortage of fuel in country, says government

There is no shortage of fuel and crude supply is secured, foremost priority of govt. is to provide cooking gas to households, regulation of commercial LPG will prevent black-marketing, says Petroleum Minister

12 Mar 2026 10:40 pm
Watch: Rahul Gandhi says Centre compromised Indias energy security

Asserting that the foundation of every single nation is its energy security, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that the government has bartered to the US Indias right to determine its relationships with different oil suppliers due to a compromise.

12 Mar 2026 10:40 pm