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The event, called 2026 Dosti ki Iftar and being organised by the Deeniyat Muallima College (located in Santragachi, across the river from Kolkata) and the city-based initiative Know Your Neighbour, intends to provide a space for women to exchanges their views, and break myths and stereotypes.

The Budget proposes a ninefold growth of the agricultural economy, aiming to raise the sectors GDP from $55 billion to $500 billion by 2047. The States revenue receipts are estimated at around 6.56 lakh crore, resulting in a revenue deficit of about 40,500 crore.

An explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village of Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, claimed 28 workers lives, including eight women. Preliminary investigations reveal that the units owners had allegedly stored explosive materials far beyond the permitted limit and engaged 31 workers, nearly four times the number allowed under licence, in a bid to fulfil festival and wedding orders, reportsT. Appala Naidu

The Opposition leaders question the governments silence over U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessents latest remark objecting to the tone of his announcement allowing India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil

Mr. Stubb says Europe would back U.S. against Iran, but concedes U.S. and Israel are acting outside framework of international law

Govt. insulting freedom fighters by branding execution room as tiffin room, says AAP chief; theres no basis to claim about existence of execution room, says panel chief; AAP misled public: Speaker

We are in dialogue with the Iranian side, with representatives of the Iranian leadership, and will certainly continue this dialogue, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on March 6

Ensuring the digital safety of women must guide AI development and its ethical use

As farming in India feminises, empowering women farmers can drive climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich and nutrition-sensitive agriculture

The BJP has quietly outmanoeuvred Nitish Kumar in Bihar

F1 can meet climate targets without losing any of the thrill

It is outrageous that a country like India should appear to require approval from the U.S. for decisions such as oil imports, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a post on X

The 29-year-old seam-and-swing bowler was irresistible in Jammu & Kashmirs maiden triumph in Indias premier domestic cricket tournament. There is a growing clamour for him to be included in the national team. Are his methods robust enough to hold up at the highest level? And does he have the temperament to handle the pressure of top-flight competition?

From humble beginnings to making the world take notice in the 1980s, Valsamma had a storied career as a top athlete. She speaks in this interview about the hurdles moment that changed her life, her significant role in the revolution of womens athletics, why Kerala is not as dominant as it once was, and what could make a difference at the grassroots level

Dipali Das, who entered India in February 1988, was declared a non-citizen by the Foreigners Tribunal in Silchar

The 3.32 lakh-crore budget has been approved in the Assembly, but a concerted effort is needed to spend every single rupee judiciously, says Naidu

The MDMK general secretary had filed a writ in Madurai Bench of Madras High Court praying for eradication of the karuvelam trees

After beginning the tournament on relatively slower tracks, Indias preference for flatter pitches offering true bounce has largely been met since the Super Eight stage.

All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, the institute of the State government, has registered an increase in results owing to Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.

Recently, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government was discussing age-based restrictions on social media use

Stalin is expected to kick off his election campaign at the ruling partys 12th State conference at Siruganur on outskirts of the city; Minister K.N. Nehru is overseeing arrangements for the meet

In his pursuit of records, Siddaramaiah has pushed the States economy in disarray: Union Minister Kumaraswamy

The country being tied to imperial powers is a matter of concern, and strong public opinion should arise against it, says Chief Minister

An Iranian warship was struck by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka, days after participating in Indias MILAN 2026 naval exercise. The incident raises major questions about Indias role in the Indian Ocean and the strategic balance between Washington and Tehran.

As many as 51 flights are planned on Saturday (March 7, 2026) the highest since airstrikes in the region beganon February 28, 2026

FKCCI welcomes several important initiatives aimed at strengthening the industrial ecosystem and creating new opportunities for investment, innovation, and employment

IRIS Lavan has been docked at Kochi since March 4 as the vessel had developed technical issues. Its crew of 183 are currently accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi, the source said