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Himachal Pradeshs growth in 2025-26 pegged at 8.3%, says economic survey

According to the survey, the per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at 283,626 in 202526, registering a 9.8% growth over the previous year and remaining 64,051 higher than the national average

21 Mar 2026 2:59 am
Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of the plea as a public interest litigation (PIL). The matter has been listed for April 2

21 Mar 2026 2:56 am
Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

21 Mar 2026 2:54 am
Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

21 Mar 2026 2:54 am
Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Citizens) and Census. She also alleged that there was a plot to divide the State, by creating a new state out of areas of North Bengal and Bihar

21 Mar 2026 2:45 am
Iran war impact: Pesticide industry warns of price rise, spread of fake materials

The kharif season begins by the end of this month in most parts of the country

21 Mar 2026 2:44 am
No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

21 Mar 2026 2:44 am
Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs respond to show-cause notices

21 Mar 2026 2:34 am
Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

21 Mar 2026 2:33 am
Stalemate in DMK-CPI(M) seat sharing continues

The delay in finalising seat-sharing has stalled the next phase of identifying constituencies and announcing candidates

21 Mar 2026 2:28 am
33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

21 Mar 2026 2:24 am
Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving minors, and bestiality. The BNS replaced the IPC from July 1, 2024

21 Mar 2026 2:24 am
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

21 Mar 2026 2:24 am
Communists fight elections to reflect rights of people, says Brinda Karat

She says parliamentary democracy under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has been changed into corporate democracy

21 Mar 2026 1:14 am
Indian archery has no missing pieces; to win an Olympic medal, they just need to be managed differently: Yusuf Ergin

The Turkiye head coach was instrumental in his country winning its first Olympic archery medal. At a recent workshop, Ergin got a close look at the sport in India. He discusses what he observed, how India can end its Olympic drought, which Indian archers have impressed him and why hiring foreign coaches isnt a silver bullet

21 Mar 2026 1:00 am
Peering into Formula Ones crystal ball: the early-season signs that bear watching

Two races in, the sports radical overhaul continues to be criticised, defended and discussed. What works and what doesnt? Will Mercedes superiority make it a dull season? How many overtakes are too many? And why are some drivers comparing the racing to a video game?

21 Mar 2026 12:54 am
A true benevolent authoritarian enforces discipline for the greater good: Seeman

Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman contends that without discipline, there will be no order; he bats for an economy centred on agriculture in T.N. and plans to create government-led industries based on local resources if his party emerges victorious in the Assembly election

21 Mar 2026 12:54 am
Residents demand desilting of Velachery lake as flooding, infra issues remain major concerns

Velachery, which became a separate constituency in 2008, lags behind on various fronts, say residents; they are worried by the routine flooding of the area, poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion caused largely by encroachments

21 Mar 2026 12:44 am
Undemocratic politics in Great Nicobar over land

Inequities arise between settler families and original islanders over land compensation for the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project

21 Mar 2026 12:43 am
CAPF Bill says IPS necessary for Union-State coordination, reserves 50% I-G rank posts for IPS

The Bill seeks to negate a May 23, 2025 Supreme Court judgment which asked the Home Ministry to progressively reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs up to the rank of I-Gs in the next two years

21 Mar 2026 12:29 am
Indias Iran stance does fuel a foreign policy debate

New Delhis Iran policy may be influenced by U.S.Israel dynamics in the war

21 Mar 2026 12:24 am
UNI office sealed in Delhi; staffers allege manhandling by the police

An order issued by the Land and Development Office, pursuant to a court judgment, had asked the United News of India agency to vacate the premises

21 Mar 2026 12:14 am
Restoring rights: on the Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union Of India case

Adoptive mothers have the same rights as biological mothers

21 Mar 2026 12:04 am
Renewal vs change: on the poll scene in Tamil Nadu

Each Dravidian alliance bets the TVK will hurt the other

20 Mar 2026 11:59 pm
SC says people have a right to criticise its judgments

The Chief Justice said that the textbook edition in question had also balanced criticism by highlighting meaningful interventions made by the apex court in the past

20 Mar 2026 11:44 pm
Crucial meeting scheduled in Delhi to shortlist DGP candidates for Tamil Nadu deferred

Chief Secretary was in Delhi for the Empanelment Committee Meeting scheduled on Friday

20 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $725.727 billion during the week ended February 13 this year

20 Mar 2026 11:24 pm
CBI books officials in several States for misappropriating funds meant for scholarship to students with disabilities

CBI books officials and private individuals on charges of fraudulently withdrawing funds under the Umbrella Scholarship Scheme to the tune of 11.41 crore

20 Mar 2026 11:14 pm
Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur

Home Minister asks new CM to crackdown on drug cartels, recover looted police weapons

20 Mar 2026 11:05 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown: Shubman Gills Gujarat Titans banks on its tried-and-tested formula

The franchises chances could hinge on the middle-orders productivity; the batting top-three and bowling attack have loads of experience; Holder may prove to be an invaluable asset

20 Mar 2026 11:02 pm