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Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) announces candidates in 86 seats

In 75 seats, party will field its own candidates; in 11 seats, Independents will contest

15 Mar 2026 10:26 pm
Parties welcome two-phase West Bengal polls; people will bring down TMC, says BJP

In 2021, the Assembly election in West Bengal was held in eight phases; in 2011 and 2016 there were six phases; the announcement for this years poll is a departure from the past

15 Mar 2026 10:25 pm
Ahead of Id, NC seeks release of Kashmiris booked under UAPA for protesting Khamenei killing

National Conference describes protest rallies as mourning gatherings, noting that Khamenei was not just a head of state, but a revered religious leader to many Kashmiris; MLAs say L-G promised to review cases ahead of Id

15 Mar 2026 10:19 pm
Hours before Rajya Sabha polling, AIMIM announces to vote for RJD candidate

NDA which is falling short of the 3 votes claiming to win all five seat whereas main opposition party RJD relying on five MLA of(AIMIM) and lone MLA of BSP.

15 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Watch: IranUS tensions escalate | Trump calls for warships in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Americas allies to send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most important oil routes. At the same time, Iran has issued an alarming warning urging people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates.

15 Mar 2026 10:16 pm
Government response to West Asia conflict driven by supreme national interest: RSS

Stating that trade and commerce have to be done with people from across the globe, the RSS general secretary says the government is doing the right thing

15 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
UPSCs new rule: Supreme Court nod must for delay in choosing State DGPs

Attorney General tells Supreme Court that there is no provision empowering the UPSC to condone such inordinate delay; States cannot appoint acting DGP as there is no such concept, says top court

15 Mar 2026 9:48 pm
Diversify agriculture and encourage farmers to grow pulses, Supreme Court tells government

Besides a relook into policy and diversification of crops, the Supreme Court of India asks Centre to convene a meeting of stakeholders to look into various issues, including the absence of MSP for pulses

15 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
CBI arrests recruiter linked to overseas cyber scam centres exploiting Indian nationals

The accused allegedly collected about $300-400 per head from jobseekers and facilitated their travel to Cambodia, where they were forced to carry out online frauds targeting victims in India

15 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
Over 900 chicken pox cases reported in Ernakulam in 2026

Across the State, 1,897 cases were reported this month alone, taking the total this year to 11,388, according to the Health department data

15 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
Hotel in heart of Mangaluru uses firewood for cooking

Hotel Ayodhya also uses the residue of cashew nut shells as fuel to prepare sweets

15 Mar 2026 9:36 pm
Hospitals canteens in Kochi struggling amid LPG crisis

Many fear that hospitals may soon be forced to scale back or even suspend certain operations if the situation persists

15 Mar 2026 9:29 pm
TDP issues show-cause notice to Eluru MP over drugs allegations

The party directs Putta Mahesh Kumar to submit explanation within five days and advises him to stay away from party activities pending review

15 Mar 2026 9:20 pm
LDF declares 10 candidates in Kozhikode, UDF, NDA yet to announce nominees

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.

15 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Two arrested as man kills brother for property, tries to pass it off as accident

According to the police, the crime stemmed from a long-standing dispute over family property

15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: protest builds against Ramya Haridas reported candidature in Chirayinkeezhu constituency

Protesters say that an outsider candidate should not be imposed on the constituency, seek someone from Thiruvananthapuram.

15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
PM lauds Speaker for conducting Lok Sabha proceedings with dedication, patience and impartiality

PM congratulates MPs for rejecting political misconduct by defeating the Oppositions motion to remove the Speaker; says its a matter of concern when political disagreement turns into disrespect for parliamentary dignity

15 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
Congress takes a dig at the Election Commission of India

MCC is Modi's Code of Campaigning, the Opposition party says

15 Mar 2026 9:08 pm
Womens WC Qualifiers: Penalty-corner conversion is a real concern for Indian womens team

Coach Marijne admits that it was an issue during the World Cup Qualifiers,but stresses he drew positives from the campaign

15 Mar 2026 9:06 pm
Collectors hold meeting in central zone following poll announcement

Flying squads and static teams have been deployed to maintain vigil against distribution of gifts to voters; political graffiti, posters and banners being removed

15 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
Watch: North Korea tests 600mm nuclear-capable rocket launchers; Kim Jong Un warns of destructive power

North Korea has tested a nuclear capable multiple rocket launcher system, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch on Saturday, March 14, according to state media.

15 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
No shortage of domestic LPG, says Visakhapatnam Joint Collector

Vidyadhari says that about 37,920 domestic LPG cylinders are currently available in the district for booking, while the average daily requirement stands at around 18,184

15 Mar 2026 8:53 pm