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Battle for Bhabanipur: Mamata begins campaign with workers meet

In the 2026 Assembly polls, the contest has become interesting because BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is contesting against the Chief Minister. The Assembly has seen about 47,000 electors deleted during SIR and fate of 14,000 others hanging under judicial adjudication

22 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Welfare of handloom artisans priority for government, says Minister

Savitha says government is implementing several schemes to strengthen the handloom sector; subsidies on raw materials, net funds, and training in modern designs being provided and up to 90% subsidy is being offered on purchase of equipment to enhance productivity

22 Mar 2026 11:27 pm
Vijay announces TVK candidates for all 30 Assembly segments in Puducherry

TVK president Vijay preparing to contest solo on April 9

22 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Kunnamangalamgears up for another spirited contest

LDF-backed Independent P.T.A. Rahim seeks a fourth consecutive term as the UDF fields M.A. Razak of IUML and the NDA nominates V.K. Sajeevan, setting the stage for another keen contest

22 Mar 2026 11:22 pm
Brahmin faces of Naam Tamilar Katchi in electoral fray, a shift from the past

Faced with stereotypes in DMK and Periyarite political circles, Seemans NTK has become a refuge for Brahmins who want to work for Tamil nationalism in TN

22 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Election officials seize stainless steel utensils, saris, unaccounted cash in Vellore, nearby districts

The vehicle-checks follow the enforcement of Model Code of Conduct for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

22 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
Brazils Lula slams interference in previously colonised countries, without naming Trump

Brazils President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has slammed what he calls a renewed colonial push against developing nations at a summit in Colombia

22 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
95% project sites, all staff, assets in West Asia safe; its business as usual: L&T Deputy MD Sarma

The main challenge ahead is logistics and supply chain issue for which the company is working on finding a solution, he says

22 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
IRCTC penalises caterer for not serving tea on Duronto Express

5,000 penalty imposed after one of the passengers lodged a complaint that the hot beverage was not provided

22 Mar 2026 10:52 pm
BJP will draw a blank this time too, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan doesnt see defections from the Left helping either the BJP or the Congress, which, according to him, is the BJPs B team. For the State to be in step with the modern era, the Left should continue to be in govt, he argues

22 Mar 2026 10:42 pm
Why did the AINRC abandon its preconditions to seal seat sharing deal, asks former MP

While one condition was a guarantee on the demand for Statehood for Puducherry, the other was against the inclusion of Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK) in the alliance

22 Mar 2026 10:42 pm
BJP defeat must to save Assam: citizens collective

The Assam Nagorik Sanmilani, which urged Raijor Dal on to join the Congress-led bloc a few days ago, says the BJPs divisive politics have hollowed out the Assamese identity

22 Mar 2026 10:34 pm
Horses steal the show at Auroville event

The event was organised by Red Earth Riding School

22 Mar 2026 10:32 pm
Organisational changes are being made to reach every part of India, says Sunil Ambekar of RSS

People from all walks of life are joining us, and we aim to collaborate with all such individuals. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity. By working together with society, we hope to take up new initiatives and expand our work further, says Sunil Ambekar

22 Mar 2026 10:20 pm
Work on road overbridge over Uppar drain to be completed in four months

At present, the authorities have announced traffic regulations on Kamaraj Salai and are in the process of completing the remaining portion of the ROB

22 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Pradhan concludes Bharat Innovates pre-summit: goal is to take innovations from every corner of India to global stage

Event, held over the weekend, brings together 137 promising deep-tech startups for pitching sessions and interactions with venture capitalists and investors.

22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm
Cyber fraudsters dupe Polavaram MLA, siphon off 12 lakh

Accused withdrew the amount after the MLA clicked a link sent to his mobile phone, say police

22 Mar 2026 10:12 pm
Judiciary must neither be eternal critic nor cheerleader: Justice Bhuyan

The judge flagged the reckless registration of criminal cases, even for student protests, memes, and social media posts, speaking at the 1st Supreme Court Bar Association National Conference

22 Mar 2026 10:02 pm
Opposition MPs, activists oppose amendments to Transgender Persons Act

Public hearing in Delhi raises concerns over proposed changes to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, including removal of self-perceived gender identity provision

22 Mar 2026 10:02 pm
Trinamool fields Assam MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed for Mandia seat

Controversial MLA, who once proposed a Miya Museum at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, gets Trinamool Congress ticket for Assam Assembly poll

22 Mar 2026 10:02 pm
Scores hurt after Iranian missiles hit Israeli desert towns

Uri Shacham, the chief of staff of Israels ambulance service, said at least eight buildings were damaged by the missile, which left a crater not far from the apartment blocks

22 Mar 2026 9:52 pm
BJP says Congress gave away Ramzan kits in Davangere in violation of poll code

The food kits containing rice, vermicelli, lentils, sugar and cooking oil packets had the names of Congress leaders, according to BJP leaders

22 Mar 2026 9:52 pm
A tight contest amid shifting equations in coastal areas

Lack of basic amenities, absence of any significant development and acute shortage of drinking water as well as poor irrigation facilities have become the hallmark of the coastal district of Nagapattinam despite its rich legacy and strategic location

22 Mar 2026 9:42 pm
First tranche of Rythu Bharosa released by CM Revanth

He also inaugurated an oil palm processing factory at Narmetta

22 Mar 2026 9:32 pm
Congress releases final list of 7 candidates for Assam Assembly polls

Among the candidates declared in the final list are Joseph Hasda from the Gossaigaon seat, Birkhang Boro from Dotma-ST, Rajat Kanti Saha from the Bijni and Anchula Gwara Daimary from the Bhergaon seat

22 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Karat Razak returns to IUML, vows to make up for 10 years loss

The former Koduvally MLA says the CPI(M) left him stranded after his victory in the constituency in 2016

22 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
Cancer vaccines could transform treatment and prevention but misinformation about mRNA vaccines threatens their potential

Ensuring that the public can evaluate medical innovations like mRNA cancer vaccines based on evidence, rather than viral misinformation, is part of the scientific challenge

22 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gors visit to Colombo and Maldives expected to strengthen U.S. regional role, all eyes on future trips to Pakistan-Afghanistan

22 Mar 2026 9:22 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: case registered against BJP candidate in Guruvayur B. Gopalakrishnan over alleged Model Code of Conduct violation

Case registered following intervention of Election Commission of India. Video containing alleged communal remarks removed from social media

22 Mar 2026 9:22 pm