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26 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Indian regulator reviewing HDFC Bank chairman's exit letter, sources say

HDFC Bank said on Tuesday (March 14, 2026) it had appointed external law firms to independently assess the concerns raised in the resignation letter

26 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Panic buying triggers fuel shortages in Karnataka; Indian Oil Corporation Limited assures adequate supply

The company said adequate stocks of both fuels are available across Bengaluru as well as in all districts of Karnataka

26 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Government initiates major restructuring of higher education system in AP

Authorities identify several systemic issues in the current structure, including fragmented administration, overlapping responsibilities, lack of a unified authority, delay in decision-making and poor coordination between departments

26 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Groups urge President not to grant assent to regressive Transgender Amendment Bill

The letter was written by All-India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA), a pan-India collective of grassroots organisations, along with National Alliance for Justice, Accountability and Rights (NAJAR); the groups said they were extremely alarmed and distressed at the undue and unjustifiable haste with which the Bill was passed in Parliament

26 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Jaishankar, French counterpart discuss Iran, Hormuz at G7 meet

The participation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in the G7 meetings signified the importance France attaches to closely associating India currently holding the BRICS presidency with its G7 presidency, the French government said

26 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
15 women professionals term menstrual leave policy benevolent sexism, move Karnataka High Court

Petitioners claim that the policy creates a competitive disadvantage for women in hiring and promotions, discourages employers from placing women in leadership roles, and infringes upon privacy by compelling disclosure of menstrual cycles

26 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: forum files plaint with CEO against Thrissur Collector over use of elephant in awareness video

Heritage Animal Task Force alleges violation of Supreme Court norms and captive elephant rules; seeks action over SVEEP campaign clip

26 Mar 2026 9:37 pm
Derogatory remarks against women: TVK chief Vijay seeks action against Kalams former advisor Ponraj

Mr. Vijay visits the DGP office to submit a petition demanding action against Mr. Ponraj for speaking against women who support TVK

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
KPCC delegation fails to placate rebel candidate Sadiq Pahilwan

Last minute efforts by KPCC Working President Saleem Ahmed and MLA Rizwan Arshad to placate him fail miserably in Davangere

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
In a first, multi-layered security and holding areas introduced at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

On Thursday, the State Expert Committee overseeing the overhaul of the stadium conducted a final drill and formally announced that the venue has undergone all upgrades satisfactorily

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Detailed break-up of voter roll published

Kerala has 2,71,42,952 voters including 1,39,21,868 women, 1,32,20,811 men and 273 transgender voters for the 2026 elections

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
Trinamool Congress worker shot dead in Kolkata ahead of the polls; four arrested

Tensions also rose in South 24 Parganas Basanti area where a BJP campaign rally was allegedlyattacked by local Trinamool workers

26 Mar 2026 9:27 pm
Karnataka bypolls: 16 candidates withdraw, 34 in fray including two Cong. rebels

A total of 16 candidates, including 11 from Davangere South constituency and five from Bagalkot Assembly constituency withdrew their nominations before the deadline on Thursday

26 Mar 2026 9:17 pm
CEO says 4.46 crore voters mapped in Karnataka, groups question SIR rollout

The coalition pointed out that the exercise was already under way in 12 States and Union Territories andmust beput on hold until the Supreme Court decides on the petitions challenging it

26 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
Within a year of getting powers, MHA agency issued 290 takedown notices a day on average for online content

According to MHA report for 2024-25, till March 31, 2025, 1,11,185 suspicious online content has been blocked under Section 79(3)(b) of IT Act. On March 13, 2024, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre was designated as the MHAs agency to perform the functions under Section 79 (3) (b) of IT Act.

26 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Kalaburagi streets came alive with devotional chants, cultural displays

Grand procession, special puja at temples mark Sri Ram Navami celebrations

26 Mar 2026 9:01 pm
Karnataka govt. released grants to engineering colleges of private universities in violation of rules: CAG report

BVBCET, Hubballi, and SJCE, Mysuru despite their affiliation to private universities received govt. grants

26 Mar 2026 8:58 pm
Cabinet to promote use of PNG, targets to give 10 lakh connections in Andhra Pradesh

Approvals for laying PNG pipelines will be granted in 24 hours, or processed automatically, says Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, while asserting that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in the State

26 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Nayara Energy hikes petrol, diesel prices by 5, 3 respectively

Without mentioning the price increase, in a statement issued Thursday, Nayara Energy held escalating tensions in West Asia have created unprecedented challenges in the industry, impacting several aspects of fuel disruption and availability

26 Mar 2026 8:53 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Welfare Party declares support for UDF ahead of elections

Sangh Parivar seeks to maintain a favourable social atmosphere for its progress in the State by keeping the Left in power, and the WPI strives to keep such forces at bay, according to the party

26 Mar 2026 8:51 pm