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Parag Madhukar Dhakate, Special Secretary in the Minority Welfare Department, has directed district magistrates of Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Nainital to undertake extensive verification drives across all madrasas in their jurisdictions.

At poll rallies in poll-bound West Bengal, the CM says attempts were being made to divide India by linking the two issues; she points out that 37% of its elected MPs in the Lok Sabha are women

While endorsing their party line, women legislators also cite the positive role of male founders and leaders of their parties in enabling the participation of women in jobs, education, and politics

We were expecting the census to include Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes; the government should have waited for it

The Samajwadi Party chief says the womens reservation law should be implemented after a caste census so that representation for women from backward communities can be ensured in a fair manner

Though there has been constant support for the DMK in the constituency for about a decade now the people have key demands which they hope will be taken up; they point out that basic infrastructure facilities are yet to be completed in the Assembly constituency

As a Supreme Court Bench examines the broader implications of its 2018 Sabarimala ruling, the case prompts a look into the evolution of the essential religious practice doctrine, role of the State and the judiciary in religious reform, and the arguments over whether Ayyappa followers qualify as a religious denomination

With Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, popular among the people in the constituency and a popular personality like Sundar. C, entering into the mix, the fight in the Madurai Central constituency has gathered much attention.

Pope Leo praised the peace movement and warned against allowing religion to enter conflicts

TDP wanted necessary amendments to clear the ambiguity, but with Home Minister Shahs assurance in Lok Sabha on the issue, the party unlikely to press the issue further

Bills seek to start the reallocation of seats and delimitation immediately, without 2026 sunset proviso

TDP senior leader Muddada Madhu hailed the partys high command for providing several top posts to BC leaders of North Andhra region during the reshuffle of the party posts

The commission has proposed to include selected steel- and aluminium-intensive downstream products in order to address the risk that emissions are shifted along the value chain rather than effectively reduced

The translating community, which also includes researchers, librarians, teachers and booksellers, plays a stupendous civilisational role

Ashok Leyland has a good presence in the Middle East, which is anchored by its manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah

The Chief Minister says the DMKs opposition to the exercise stems from concerns over federal balance and representation. He alleges that one nation, one government is the true intent behind delimitation

His comments come after Mr. Trump this month warned that a whole civilisation will die in Iran if the country did not open up the Strait of Hormuz

Prof. Keiko Honda of Waseda Business School cites Indias demographic strengths, renewable energy potential, and geopolitical stability as key buffers against spillover effect and global headwinds

He asserts that his party has only promised what was possible, practical, and implementable if voted to power

Analysts said that bank loans are expected to grow at a pace of 11% to 13% in fiscal 2027

A recurring shin splint had stalled Tyagis progress just when he seemed to be finding his feet at the top level. The enforced breaks, though, turned into a period of reflection.

Sojberg strikes deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic draw for the home team

Back-to-back away wins have lent a certain assurance to Shubman Gills men, and more importantly, their core has begun to click

The suggestion entered the national discourse, particularly amid concerns among southern States over potential loss of parliamentary representation

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant directed the State government to accept a representation challenging the administrative decision made in February last year under the State excise policy allowing the manufacture, packaging and sale of liquor in small cartons

Auto industry sources said there is a broad agreement over the latest version of CAFE-3 norms

Udhayanidhi Stalin says there is a threat to the Tamil language, Tamil Nadu and its Rights by the fascist BJP regime; this Assembly election was to protect our rights and the people of Madurai know this

The womens quota could be implemented now, the Congress leader says, accusing the Union government of using the Constitution amendment to reshape political representation

In our new and third episode of Above the Fold, we look at the stormy session in the Lok Sabha as the Centre and Opposition clash over delimitation. Joshua Landis weighs in on the escalating West Asia conflict, while Donald Trump sparks controversy with a viral post. Also, a key Supreme Court of India observation on voting rights and R Vaishali clinches a major chess title.

The winners of the inaugural The Hindu Best Places to Work Awards 2026, powered by WorkL, are setting new benchmarks for workplace culture in India.

Qualified students can download their certificates through APSCHE portal https://apsche.ap.gov.in after entering their hall ticket numbers

The U.S. leader says he would invite Israeli Prime Minister and Lebanese president to White House for talks

With this, students announce that they will withdraw their agitation and attend classes from Monday