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Siddaramaiah rejects charges of excessive borrowing

Chief Minister says debt burden within the limits prescribed by the Karnataka Fiscal Responsibility Act

7 Mar 2026 6:17 pm
President Murmu criticises Bengal Government for protocol failures at Darjeeling event

The State Government had also changed the venue of the International Santhal Conference, where the President was participating, citing fears of congestion

7 Mar 2026 6:13 pm
NIT-T team works to recycle combustible waste mined from Ariyamangalam dump

About 7.6 lakh cubic metres of waste has been scientifically processed, reclaiming 39 acres of the sprawling 47.7-acre site under the initiative of the Tiruchi Corporation

7 Mar 2026 5:52 pm
Uttar Pradesh SIR: Over 70 lakh forms for including names, 2.68 lakh for deletion in claims, objections period

To facilitate the process, the ECI arranged hearings at 5,621 locations across the State and set up help desks to assist voters

7 Mar 2026 5:44 pm
Love Mocktail 3 trailer: Darling Krishna sets the tone for final chapter

The trailer of the Kannada movie Love Mocktail 3 showcases the franchises memorable moments while giving a sneak peek at whats next for Darling Krishnas character

7 Mar 2026 5:42 pm
Most-wanted gangster Amritpal Singh detained in Moldova, claims Punjab Police

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said Amritpal, who is linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, is wanted in multiple criminal cases in the State

7 Mar 2026 5:41 pm
Akhil Gogoi hints Raijor Dal may go solo in Assam polls

In cryptic social media post, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi suggests failure of seat-sharing talks with Congress.

7 Mar 2026 5:25 pm
Army holds synergy conference with ITBP, BSF at Northern Command HQ in J&K

The conference, under the leadership of General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt. Gen. Pratik Sharma, focused on sharing insights into aligning strategies and capabilities to surmount emerging security challenges

7 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
Visually impaired JNU pass out, labourer's son, JKAS officer, from J&K crack UPSC civil services exam

Resident of Manzpora in the Naidkhai area of the north Kashmir district, secured an all-India rank (AIR) of 957, bringing pride and celebrations to the frontier district

7 Mar 2026 5:18 pm
Five-decade neighbours with persistent disputes involved in Uttam Nagar clash: Delhi Police

An FIR was initially registered under sections 110 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and police arrested four people and apprehended one minor

7 Mar 2026 5:06 pm
Coimbatore gang rape case: Mahila Court sentences all three accused to life imprisonment

They have been convicted of gang-raping a college student, aged 20, in a deserted area near Coimbatore International Airport on the intervening night of November 2 and 3, 2025

7 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
130 Maoists surrender before Telangana Chief Minister in Hyderabad

They gave up 266 weapons including INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) rifles, AK-47 assault rifles, SLR (Self-Loading Rifles), bolt-action rifles, .303 rifles, US-made carbines, 9mm pistols and other weapons

7 Mar 2026 4:49 pm
295 persons fined for smoking in public in Bengaluru, police book 40 cases

Police inspected commercial establishments and shops suspected of illegally displaying advertisements for cigarettes and other tobacco products

7 Mar 2026 4:48 pm
NCP leader Rohit Pawar meets Kejriwal, seeks help to raise Ajit Pawar's plane crash in Parliament

NCP leader Rohit Pawar emphasised that if a prominent leader cannot get justice in Maharashtra, it is essential for the MPs and others opposing those in power to raise this matter in the Parliament

7 Mar 2026 4:46 pm
Id have been an aerospace entrepreneur if not come to politics, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi emphasised the importance of physical exercise for maintaining health and productivity

7 Mar 2026 4:27 pm
T20 World Cup final: Defending champion India chases glory against resurgent New Zealand

Suryakumar Yadavs men have a chance to script history as Sundays (March 8) ICC T20 World Cup final against New Zealand beckons

7 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: Excluded voters can apply for enrolment till nomination deadline, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Gyanesh Kumar says such persons shall submit application in Form No 6 of ECI along with relevant documents and that any complaints regarding wrong inclusion of voters on list can challenged by submitting applications in Form 7

7 Mar 2026 4:16 pm
Revive Badanavalu Khadi Centre as model rural industry rooted in Gandhian principles: Report

Report by a group of Gandhians points out that quality of the product needs improvement while the product design too needs attention, but felt that the biggest gap lies in marketing and brand building

7 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
T20 World Cup final: Wouldnt mind winning the trophy, says Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner knows that the team often dubbed the nicest guys in world cricket will have to break a billion hearts if they are to lift the Mens T20 World Cup trophy

7 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Woman complainant moves SC against pre-arrest bail to Rahul Mamkootathil

Special leave petition, filed by advocate Subhash Chandran K.R. for the rape survivor, takes exception to the unwarranted adverse remarks made in Kerala High Court order of February 12 imputing doubts on her character.

7 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
West Asia conflict: Stranded Keralite students anxious about returning in time for semester exams

Parents back home, worried both about their childrens safety and academic future, scour portals for flight tickets, while making panic-stricken calls to colleges for reassurance

7 Mar 2026 3:48 pm
Bangladesh voted against radical Islamists; has hopes for Tarique Rahman: Taslima Nasrin

The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, won a decisive mandate in February 2026, winning 209 of the 298 seats; its allies picked up another three seats, giving the block a clear majority in the 299-member Jatiya Sansad

7 Mar 2026 3:41 pm
15 terrorists killed in two separate operations in Pakistan's Balochistan

During the conduct of the operation, the troops effectively engaged the 'Khawarij' hideout, the Army said, adding that after an intense engagement, 12 terrorists were killed

7 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
LPG price hike: Mithun asks why petrol, diesel costlier in Bengal compared to other states

The price of domestic cooking gas was hiked by a steep 60 per cylinder as oil companies factored in increased energy prices in view of the West Asia conflict

7 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
Approached from a point of humanity, Jaishankar on why India let Iran warship dock in Kochi

Jaishankar, flagging social media debates over the incident, called for people to understand the reality of the Indian Ocean

7 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
Watch: Israel Strikes Beirut: What Is Happening in Lebanons Capital?

Israel has intensified its military offensive in Lebanon, launching heavy airstrikes on Beiruts southern suburbs. The Israeli military said it carried out 26 waves of overnight strikes targeting Hezbollah command centres and weapons storage sites, with more than 500 targets hit this week.

7 Mar 2026 3:35 pm
Police seize 16gm of MDMA; four youth arrested in Vijayawada

On a tip-off, the Task Force police conducted raid on a house near Moghalrajpuram and arrested four youth, who were working in hotels and restaurants

7 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
Man who attempted to open fire on police during Operation Vajra Prahar arrested, in Vijayawada

Accused tried to escape by firing at police, but trigger might have got struck, said EAGLE IGP Ake Ravi Krishna

7 Mar 2026 3:26 pm
Around 90% voters in Odisha mapped with 2002 electoral roll: CEO

The CEO on March 6 said this mapping process is expected to be completed within the next 15 days, and the target is fixed to achieve at least 95% mapping

7 Mar 2026 3:20 pm
Iran President apologises for strikeson neighbouring countries, says attacks caused by miscommunication

The Iran President said that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a dream that they should take to their grave

7 Mar 2026 2:50 pm
Hong Kong firm seeks $2 billion over Panama's takeover of 2 key canal ports

Panama's government last week seized control of the Balboa and Cristobal ports on each end of the Panama Canal, a crucial waterway for maritime trade

7 Mar 2026 2:47 pm