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Losing the way: On ISRO and issues with its NavIC constellation

ISRO must fix issues before launch of next second-generation satellites

20 Mar 2026 1:49 am
20 Mar 2026 1:48 am
Iraqs Kurdistan is becoming the new frontline in a widening Iran war

Kurdish lawmakers in Baghdad warn that the federal governments muted response risks further destabilising the country

20 Mar 2026 1:28 am
Global cooperation is crucial to tackle AI bias and risks, says PM

While AI may enhance human capabilities, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must remain with humans, stresses Modi; India is working to create diverse datasets that represent its plurality and accommodate regional languages, he adds

20 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Self-styled godmans arrest in Nashik rape case triggers political row in Maharashtra

The Oppn. hit out at ruling Mahayuti leaders for their alleged close ties with the accused

20 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity

Mr. Netanyahu did not provide evidence for his claim that Iran no longer had the capacity to enrich uranium

20 Mar 2026 12:53 am
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Congress denies ticket to Eldhose Kunnappillly, picks Mohammad Shiyas for Kochi

Former district panchayat president Manoj Moothedan chosen to contest from Perumbavoor; former Mayor Tony Chammany picked up for Vypeen seat; Deepak Joy, Deputy Mayor, fielded for Thripunithura seat

20 Mar 2026 12:51 am
Interviews do not have to be confrontational to be newsworthy

Why timely interviews are necessary and how it can help readers stay ahead of political developments

20 Mar 2026 12:45 am
T.N. Assembly election: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban area faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the citys evolving socio-economic landscape. A 24-hour govt. hospital and the replacement of the ageing sewer network are some of the demands of voters

20 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Book offering behind-the-scenes glimpse of political strategy launched

Speaking at the launch event, Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan says the book distills the authors experiences, covering a wide range of scenarios with clarity and will serve as a learning curve for anyone entering politics or campaign-related fields

20 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Grand Ugadi celebrations organised in Andhra

In the evening, Radhotsavam was held for the processional idols of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy on the streets of the temple town

20 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Palaniswami meets Shah in Delhi to discuss sharing of seats

Dhinakaran and Anbumani also expected to go to the national capital

20 Mar 2026 12:20 am
T.N. Assemblys annual sitting days declined from 64 in the first term to 32 in the 16th: PRS study

According to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research, the 16th Assembly, whose tenure began on May 11, 2021, and is set to conclude on May 10, 2026, met for only 155 days, the lowest for a full-term Assembly since 1952

20 Mar 2026 12:18 am
IPL 2026 Countdown: Lucknow Super Giants should strike a balance between aggression and recklessness

The Lucknow outfit has a fearsome batting unit that includes Pant; the addition of veteran pacer Shami lends assurance to the bowling attack

20 Mar 2026 12:08 am
Centre should intervene to arrange travel facilities for expats, says Kerala CM

Pinarayi says it is most commendable that members of Loka Kerala Sabha and expatriate organisations in the Gulf countries are coming together to provide assistance to people in distress in this time of unrest

20 Mar 2026 12:08 am
Received consular access plea for an American and six Ukrainian nationals: MEA

Ministry of External Affairs says the Ukrainians and an American were found wanting of the required permits for visiting Mizoram

19 Mar 2026 11:38 pm
CBI questions Anil Ambani in 2,929-crore cheating case

Anil Ambani is facing investigation for alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in loan funds, based on a complaint by the State Bank of India

19 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
A tale of two think-tanks

The English team management of Brook and McCullum has left Livingstone in limbo while IT20I skipper Suryakumar and india head coach Gambhir have facilitated the second coming of Kishan and Samson

19 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
T. N. braces for intense contest as Dravidian giants face new disruptor

The principal players made compromises to strengthen alliances; M.K. Stalin, to prevent vote spillover, has given a Rajya Sabha berth to the DMDK, while Edappadi Palaniswami roped in the PMK by giving Anbumani a similar deal

19 Mar 2026 11:20 pm
Unfenced border in focus amid arrest of seven foreigners who crossed to Myanmar via porous border

According to the latest data, of the total 1,643 km of fencing approved by the government, only 43.75 km has been completed so far; fencing project has faced resistance from residents of border States as people on either side share deep ethnic, social and cultural ties

19 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress announces second list of 37 candidates

T.O. Mohanan has been fielded in the Kannur Assembly constituency, which was sought K. Sudhakaran, MP, and Satheesh Kochuparambil from the Konni constituency, which was sought by Adoor Prakash, MP

19 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
19 Mar 2026 11:08 pm
Modi, Jaishankar work the phones, call for dialogue as strikes on energy infrastructure escalate

French President says India and France working closely together to reduce tensions in West Asia; recent attacks against energy installations are deeply disturbing, says MEA spokesperson

19 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Prime Video India announces 2026 slate: Shahid Kapoors Farzi season 2, Bobby Deols Teen Kauwe, Mirzapur The Movie and more

The star-studded event was held in Mumbai and was attended by Hrithik Roshan, Alia Bhatt, Bobby Deol, Shahid Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika, Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Preity Zinta, Ravi Kishan and others

19 Mar 2026 10:54 pm
Chhattisgarh Assembly passes new anti-conversion Bill with stricter provisions

The Bill mandates life imprisonment and fines up to 25 lakh in specific cases; Congress MLAs raise objections, call for broader consultations, and seek the handing over of the Bill to a Select Committee

19 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Dilkashi: First look from Lijo Jose Pellisserys Hindi debut unveiled

Acclaimed Malayalam director Lijo Jose Pellissery is diving into Hindi cinema with his film Dilkashi, starring Abhay Verma and Zahaan Kapoor

19 Mar 2026 10:44 pm
Recipient of Aalins kidneys leaves hospital

The ten-year-old had been diagnosed with severe renal failure following bilateral Vesicoureteral Reflux, when she was admitted in a critical condition at SAT Hospital at eight years of age

19 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench reserves verdict on ambit of industry

The 1978 judgment expanded the ambit of industry to hold that any systematic activity including charitable and government-run services, were an industry if they met the triple test parameters

19 Mar 2026 10:29 pm