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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the agreement at the Australian Parliament House after protracted negotiations that began in 2018

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U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may meet an Iranian delegation for talks in Pakistan as soon as this week, with Vice President J.D. Vance possibly joining

Oil prices fell and stock markets jumped as observers scrambled to interpret Trump's statements despite the Iranian denial

Five such polling stations would be in Chennai district

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

Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures

Warn of safety risks in Dental Council of India nod to Master of Dental Surgery doctors to perform such surgeries

Ruling AAP calls it swift action, while the Opposition parties say the Punjab govt. was forced to act

Cricket Australia announced a home international schedule on Monday that will include 27 matches across 14 venues for the national mens team

125 people were on board the Hercules C-130 plane, including 114 passengers and 11 crew members

Only about 57% of 59,300 cr. allocated for schemes, projects in last years budget spent as of March 18: report; it adds that the number of hospital beds in the city according to its population continues to be lower than international standards

The speculation stems from the DERCs decision to issue an order to the government to communicate a change in tariffs to recover accumulated regulatory assets

The TMC is fighting off anti-incumbency sentiment

Indias economic fundamentals need a realistic reassessment

India hosts 12th Steering Committee meeting of Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities, seeks deeper international cooperation

Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures

Former Tamil Nadu Information Commissioner says many candidates unable to cast vote as their constituency was far away

In its manifesto released on Tuesday (March 17, 2026) by party general secretaryVaiko, the MDMK said Tamil Nadu should be free from liquor and other drugs which are responsible for the degeneration of youth

Strengthening the tuberculosis testing infrastructure with an expanded diagnostic toolbox will improve outcomes and support TB elimination efforts

Political resolve is required to protect people through early detection, safer treatment, holistic support, and committed follow-up

By using TB as an entry point, integrated healthcare delivery can optimise and improve public health efficiency

Survivors become TB Champions, supporting treatment, awareness and community engagement

Vijay is highly likely to make his electoral debut from the Perambur constituency, sources in the party say

For most patients with TB who are severely underweight, nutritional support is an essential and not optional part of treatment

Studies from India have shown that at least one-third of people with TB experience symptoms of depression or anxiety

Though not satisfied, we accepted the seats because we do not want to create a favourable condition for the AIADMK-BJP combine, says CPI(M) State general secretary Shanmugam

The Front had earlier announced candidates for 224 constituencies in the 294-seat Assembly

BJPs junior ally in Assam gets the same number of seats to contest as last time, but a granular analysis reveals slipping ground

During the first round of talks held on Saturday last both parties stuck to their stand of leading the INDIA bloc in the U.T. for the 2026 elections