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Puducherry Goes To Polls On April 9, Votes To Be Counted On May 4

Union Territory of Puducherry will go to polls on April 9 for all 30 constituencies. The votes, along with four other states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu

Assembly Poll Dates Out For West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam And Puducherry

The Election Commission of India announced on Sunday the schedule for assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory: West Bengal, Tam

Dialogue, debate, democracy: Om Birla praises PM Modis note on parliamentary traditions

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his powerful message, which underscores an enduring commitment to the princip

EC Announces Election Schedule For 4 States, Puducherry; Two-Phase Polling In West Bengal

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule of assembly elections for four states and one UT under which polling

Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines

Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30

Tamil Nadu To Vote In Single Phase On April 23, Results On May 4

Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 23, the Election Commission said today while announcing the poll dates f

'Iran, think twice': Dan Caine gives explosive update on Middle East war as U.S. strikes intensifies

Assam To Vote In Single Phase On April 9, Counting Of Votes On May 4

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced that the Assam Legislative Assembly polls will be held on April 9, with counting of votes sc

Puducherry Election Date 2026: Full schedule, voting date, result and full details

Puducherry will vote for its 30 Assembly seats on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4. Nearly 9.44 lakh voters are eligible, including

Iraqi oil ministry says Kurdish authorities refused to resume oil exports for now

The Kurdish ministry placed conditions that have no relevance to exporting crude, the Iraqi ministry said in a statement. Iraq's oil ministry als

Assam Election 2026 Result Date: When will votes for 126 seats be counted?

Assam will go to the polls on April 9 for all 126 assembly constituencies. Vote counting is set for May 4. The election process officially begins

Bengal Votes In 2 Phases: April 23 And April 29, Results On May 4

The high-voltage election in West Bengal will be held in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, and the counting of votes will take place on May 4

10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala

They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of 2,000

Kerala government approves new-generation courses in government, aided colleges

Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments wil

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for issuing Umrah visas

Makkah: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the final deadlines for issuing Umrah visas, as well as the entry and departure of

Tamil Nadu Election Date 2026: EC announces poll schedule, voting on April 23; results on May 4

Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Result Date: Tamil Nadu will vote for its 234 assembly constituencies on April 23. The formal election process begins wi

Kerala Election 2026 schedule: Voting in one phase on April 9, results on May 4; check full details

West Bengal Election Date 2026: Full schedule, voting date, result, and all you need to know

The Trinamool Congress won a decisive victory in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term. The party claimed 21

BREAKING: Polls in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry on April 9; WB and TN from April 23

The elections for West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will be conducted in phases from April 23

Bengal elections in two phases, Assam, Kerala, TN, Puducherry in one: ECI

The Election Commission of India on Sunday, March 15, announced the poll dates for Assembly elections in four states and one union territory. All

Counting of votes for all 824 seats across four states and one UT on May 4: CEC

Counting of votes for all 824 seats across four states and one UT on May 4: CEC The post Counting of votes for all 824 seats across four states a

Assembly Election 2026 ECI unveils poll schedule today; check details

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, announces poll timetable

Vijay Deverakonda showers brother Anand Deverakonda with birthday love

Mumbai: Newlyweds Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna showered Vijays younger brother Anand Deverakonda with love as he turned a year older o

Kerala election date 2026: ECI announces Kerala Assembly poll schedule; voting to be held on April 9, results on May 4

Kerala Election 2026 Date: In an exciting development for the political landscape, the Election Commission of India has revealed the timeline for

West Bengal to go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29: EC

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Assam Election Date 2026: Assam to vote on April 9; results on May 4

Assam Election 2026 Result Date: Assam gears up for its assembly elections. Voting for all 126 constituencies is set for April 9. The gazette not

Why your brain struggles to finish this sentence after an hour of reels

Scientists warn that habitual short-form video consumption may be weakening crucial brain circuits for deep thinking and focus. Studies show a ne

Election dates 2026: EC announces poll dates for five assemblies; West Bengal in two phases

Assembly Elections 2026 dates: The Election Commission of India has announced the election schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, a

Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam on April 9, counting of votes on May 4: CEC

Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam on April 9, counting of votes on May 4: CEC The post Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam on Apr

Assam Election 2026 Schedule: Voting in one phase on April 9, results on May 4; check full details

Tamil Nadu Election Date 2026: Voting in one phase on April 23, results on May 4; check full details

Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections on April 23, with vote counting on May 4. The DMK-led alliance seeks to retain power against the AIADM

Puducherry election date 2026: ECI announces Puducherry Assembly poll schedule, voting to be held on April 9, results on May 4

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections. Polling will take place acros

Adani-Total Gas cuts price for certain industrial users

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Adani Total Gas Ltd has cut the price of excess natural gas supplied to certain industrial customers to Rs 82.95 per standard

F1 Chinese Grand Prix: Max Verstappen forced to retire after car failure, Red Bull explains what went wrong

F1 Race: The start of the Formula 1 season has been difficult for Verstappen, with a sixth-place finish in Melbourne and a DNF at the China Grand

West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry poll dates | Election Commission PC | LIVE

Smaller towns to play big role in Indian housing markets next growth cycle: Square Yards

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Indias tier II-III cities are expected to drive the next cycle of growth in the housing market as demand in big cities has bee

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan 2026: Kandahar military facilities targeted as Taliban reports civilian damage

Pakistan conducted strikes on military facilities and terrorist hideouts in southern Afghanistan, targeting infrastructure and a tunnel allegedly

SAF Association calls for using used cooking oil to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

NEW DELHI, Mar 15:Industry body SAF Association (SAFA) on Sunday called for the use of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) for the production of Sustainable A

Judicial System Must Work Like Hospitals, With Same Spirit Of Service: CJI

Mandi (HP), Mar 15: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya stated on Sunday that judicial complexes should operate with the same spirit of service

Trump says U.S. not ready to agree deal to end Iran war

Warfare Becoming Increasingly Technology Driven, Traditional Man To Man Combat Declining: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in PMO, Personnel

Hyderabad: Nepalese couple steal valuables worth Rs 2 cr from Jubilee Hills house

Hyderabad: A Nepalese couple allegedly stole valuables worth Rs 2 crore from a house in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills on Saturday, March 14, the polic

Trump Says US Not Ready To Agree Deal To End Iran War

More than two weeks into the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, neither side is moderating its rhetoric despite a mounting death toll a

Mamata govt. to clear DA arrears of staff, pensioners

A section of State government employees had moved the Supreme Court on the issue, demanding clearance of DA dues

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing 4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD

Amount constitutes the second instalment of a 9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assis

Karachi plunged into gas crisis as authorities fail residents during Ramazan

Karachi is grappling with a severe gas shortage this Ramazan. Suspended LNG shipments from Qatar have disrupted household supplies. Fasting resid

Athawale Appeals To Naxalites To Join Mainstream; Terms Attack On Farooq Abdullah Condemnable

Jammu, Mar 15: Union minister Ramdas Athawale appealed to Naxalites on Sunday to shun violence and join the mainstream, while strongly condemning

Bulldozer action in Sambhal, UP: Illegal shrine removed in Chandausi after public passage complaint

Oscars 2026: Here is why Will Smith, Harvey Weinstein and four others are banned from tonight's ceremony

Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, six individuals from the entertainment industry face bans from the prestigious ceremony due to serious controve

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement

Sarfaraz, who last played for the national team in a Test match against Australia at Perth in December 2023, revealed his decision through a stat

Watch | No quarter, no mercy: The war phrase that could violate international law

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy after saying American forces would show no quarter, no mercy to enemies during the escala

As other Iran-allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemens Houthis hold back

CAIRO, Mar 15: Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels have so far remained on the sidelines as the Iran war widens across the Middle East, raising ques

Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that could keep president in power

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Mar 15:Voters in Kazakhstan head to the polls Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution that would strengthen President

KTR should undergo drug test too: TPCC chief after ex-BRS MLA tests positive

Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress Committee (TPCC) chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud has challenged Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama

West Bengal to release pending DA arrears from March 2026: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal government will begin paying pending Dearness Allowance arrears to employees and pensioners from March 2026. This decision fulfills a

Rahul writes to PM Modi, seeks Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram

As we commemorate the birth anniversary of Kanshi Ramji today and reflect on his legacy and contributions, I write with a request that he be awar

Thunderstorm warning in 14 Telangana districts including Hyderabad on March 16

Hyderabad and its neighbourhood areas for the next 24 hours will see partly cloudy sky

Bhupinder Hooda confident of Congress win in Rajya Sabha polls in Haryana

In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Hooda dismissed worries about cross-voting; he slammed Haryana CM Saini, calling him a CM on deputation

Instead Of Divorce, Thai Woman Tries To Lease Cheating Husband To Mistress For Rs 85,000 A Month

The woman revealed that her husband, a police officer, had been having a long-term affair and had even moved into the other woman's apartment.

400 Telangana Students Wait For Fee Reimbursement

Following the bifurcation of the state, Telangana students had an opportunity to join in the AP educational institutions under the 15% quota prov

War In The Making: How Trump's Actions Pushed Sensitive Iran Ties To Edge

A look back on Trump's words and actions during his two Presidential terms pertaining to Iran could easily allude to the early makings of a crisi

Auto driver killed in accident near Vadapalani

Mamata Banerjee's Big DA Move Shortly Before Bengal Poll Dates Announcement

West Bengal Election Dates Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee's Big DA Move Shortly Before Bengal Poll Dates Announcement

Assam Is No 1 In Implementation Of New Criminal Laws: State Top Cop Harmeet Singh

Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh told NDTV the state force is number 1 in implementation of the new criminal laws that were introdu

New labour codes to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment: Report

Companies anticipate a surge in fixed-term jobs following new labour code implementation. This signals a move towards formal employment. While ma

Saudi Arabia hosts iftar for 1,500 worshippers at Delhis Jama Masjid

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia organised a large communal iftar for more than 1,500 fasting worshippers at the historic Jama Masjid as part of its inter

As other Iranallied groups are engaging in the Middle East war, Yemen's Houthis hold back

Yemen's Houthi rebels are currently observing the escalating Middle East conflict. Analysts believe their entry into the fight depends on Iran's

Mamata Banerjee raises monthly honorarium for priests, muezzins by Rs 500 ahead of EC's poll schedule announcement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000

Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

RAMALLAH (West Bank), Mar 15: Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people, including two chi

'Congress Default Setting For Assam, Country': Pawan Khera To NDTV

The Congress is the default setting for Assam and for the rest of the country, and the people will go back to it, senior party leader Pawan Khera

US-China trade talks begin in Paris, making way for Trump-Xi summit

Representatives from Beijing and Washington are holding economic and trade talks in Paris. These discussions are expected to pave the way for US

Fire at residential building in Hyderabads Begumpet, no casualties

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a flat in Mayfair Apartments in Begumpet on Saturday, March 14, at around 9 pm, leaving it completely gutted. No o

Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Chief Justice Refuses To Transfer CBI Plea Against Discharge Of Kejriwal, Others

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, D K Upadhyaya, has declined a request by former chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind

Indian Navy Agniveer, Sailor Recruitment Started For 2027 Batch, Here's How To Register

Indian Navy Agniveer, Sailor Recruitment 2026: The selection process for the posts includes the INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test) as the first sta

MCA Announces T20 Mumbai League Season 4

MCA launches inaugural T20 Mumbai women's league

Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram; writes to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi high

Iran's Kharg Island Attack Triggers Panic In China: Why It Matters To Beijing

The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehi

Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Integrated 'Phygital' Service Centre To Boost Healthcare, Education Services In Rural Areas

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said that the newly launched Integrated Phygital Service Centre will help realise the vision of Prime Minister Narendra M

3rd ODI LIVE: Pak Under Pressure As Tanzid Hasan Keeps Bangladesh In Command

Bangladesh vs Pakistan 3rd ODI LIVE Score Updates: The winner of the game today will clinch the series.

Pakistan hunger crisis deepens as Iran war oil shock drives up food prices | Free meals surge

Not Just Oil, Iran War Puts The Gulf's Water Supplies At Risk Too

Desalination plants are crucial for countries across the Gulf, where natural freshwater sources are extremely limited.

LPG supply: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warns hoarders, those inciting panic, says 'very soon situation will return to normal'

In difficult times, let us all come together, exercise a little restraint, use alternative means, and very soon this entire situation will return

Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Says AI Could Change How Computer Science Is Taught

Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks

Qatar MotoGP postponed to November amid West Asia tensions

Portuguese GP in Portimo to now take place on 22 November, and the season finale in Valencia will move to 29 November, while all other rounds of

Abandoning Thorium As Energy Source Is Suicidal For India, Scientist Warns

By fully operationalising the thorium fuel cycle, India can insulate itself from global turbulence, reduce external dependence, and secure a stab

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

F1s packed schedule doesnt have any obvious open dates for rescheduled races this year

Tamil Nadu Special Police IV Battalion Commandant arrested on sexual harassment charges

The Home Department placed Kumar under suspension under Rule 17(e) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955 in Februa

150 Tonnes Of Expired Food, Adulterated Paneer Seized In Major Food Raids Across Two States

Large quantities of expired and adulterated food were seized and destroyed in Jaipur and Jharkhand during recent food safety raids.

Ukraine Wants Money, Technology For Helping Middle East Against Iran Drones: Zelensky

Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to counter Iran's attack drones and have sought Ukraine's expertise in downing

Axis Bank pulled up for deficiency in service, ordered to refund Rs 5,000 and pay Rs 10K fine over failed ATM transaction

A Nagpur consumer commission has ordered Axis Bank to refund Rs 5,000 and pay Rs 10,000 compensation. This follows a failed ATM transaction from