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Russian court bans Oscar-winning documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin

Russias Kremlin-appointed human rights council complained about the film last week, saying that images of minors were used without obtaining the consent of their parents

26 Mar 2026 11:01 pm
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: an allegorical short story on the emotional coercion of voters

Unlike high-pitched electioneering the State is known for, theTVKscampaign seems in part to be unfolding quietly within households. What unfolds is reminiscent of the short story MarumagalVaaku(Dauther-in-lawsVote) by the late Tamil writerKrishnanNambi

26 Mar 2026 11:00 pm
Tunnel road is most viable solution to Bengalurus traffic congestion: D.K. Shivakumar

D.K. Shivakumar estimates that around 3,000 crore be will required for land acquisition and 17,000 crore for tunnel road construction

26 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
An allegorical short story on the emotional coercion of voters

Unlike high-pitched electioneering the State is known for, theTVKscampaign seems in part to be unfolding quietly within households. What unfolds is reminiscent of the short story MarumagalVaaku(Dauther-in-lawsVote) by the late Tamil writerKrishnanNambi

26 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
CBI arrests human trafficking kingpin in Myanmar-based cyber scam compounds case

The accused has been identified as Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, alias Krish, a resident of Mumbai. During the CBI probe, he emerged as one of the main facilitators in the trafficking network, through which victims were being illegally transported for exploitation in the scam centres in Southeast Asia.

26 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Triangular battle on the cards in nine seats in Kerala

The LDF, the UDF and the NDA are locked in three-cornered fights in the constituencies of Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkkavu, Aranmula, Pala, Thrissur, Nattika, Palakkad and Manjeshwaram. The outcomes from these seats could even determine the final outcome of the polls.

26 Mar 2026 10:55 pm
Willing to work with India for common interests in Global South, BRICS: China

Following a meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and outgoing Indian ambassador Pradeep Kumar Rawat in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says the two sides view each other as development opportunities

26 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
Watch: Iran crisis may cripple the worlds internet and no one is talking about it

After the Iran war began on February 28, 2026, global attention focused on oil prices and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But a far more dangerous crisis is unfolding beneath the ocean.

26 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
Puducherry pollscape gets murkier as deadline for nomination withdrawal ends

It has produced a bewildering scenario of friendly fights in the INDIA bloc across key constituencies; pro-NDA Independents switching camps; and rebel candidate menace in a few seats

26 Mar 2026 10:47 pm
Infosys announces acquisition of Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus at nearly 5,260 crore price tag

Infosys will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million, including upfront and earnouts, excluding management incentives and retention bonuses.

26 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill five as Hezbollah claims new attacks

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said any negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to surrender, as he called on Lebanons authorities to rethink their decision to criminalise his groups military activities

26 Mar 2026 10:38 pm
Lapses in duty by Census officials can invite three years in prison

A letter from the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India to Chief Secretaries of States highlights penalties under Section 11 of the Census Act, 1948, making compliance with Census duties legally enforceable

26 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
What is driving the fall in gold prices? | Explained

Are interest rate expectations affecting gold prices? Why is a stronger dollar pushing prices down? Is a liquidity crunch forcing investors to book profits in gold? Will prices recover after the current correction?

26 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
26 Mar 2026 10:37 pm
Transgender rights activist resigns from NHRC body, calls NHRC a hypocrite

NHRCs deafening silence seems like a mockery of its own mission statement

26 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
26 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Ro-Ro ferries fitted with Automatic Identification System

The AIS system enables the ferry master to monitor the movement of nearby vessels and crafts, thereby enhancing navigational safety

26 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
China warns U.S. against building arms facility in Philippines

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing would firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security interests

26 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Watch: Iran, U.S. harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tensions between Iran and the United States are escalating as both sides harden their positions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is moving to formalise its control over the vital shipping lanethrough which nearly 20% of global oil flowswhile Washington prepares for the arrival of combat forces in the region.

26 Mar 2026 10:27 pm
Trump threatens Iran to make a deal or the U.S. will keep blowing them away

Donald Trump issues a stark warning to Iran, saying the U.S. will keep blowing them away if a deal is not reached. The statement comes amid rising tensions in West Asia, fuelling fears of further escalation.

26 Mar 2026 10:19 pm
NHAI invites bids for 22.10 crore service road project on Sira bypass

According to NHAI, the initiative is designed to cater to the needs of local commuters while supporting the growing urbanisation of Sira town

26 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
Stress laid on proper hygiene to prevent shigella spread in Kerala

A total of 15 cases, including one death, have been reported across the State this month due to shigellosis, a disease caused by Shigella bacteria. As many as 29 confirmed cases have been reported across the State so far this year

26 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
10 killed, over 20 injured as bus collides with mini-truck in M.P.s Chhindwara

The bus was carrying people back from a government event attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, say officials

26 Mar 2026 10:17 pm
Water-thirsty Manapparai hopes for solutions to long-pending problems

While the areas water problems tend to dominate conversation efforts, there are a few bright spots as the constituency heads to the polls; a total of 30 companies have been allotted land on a 99-year lease at the Manapparai SIPCOT Industrial Park and a few have become operational in recent months

26 Mar 2026 10:07 pm
East, Central Corporations to present their first annual budgets on March 27

The remaining three corporations in the Greater Bengaluru Authority area will present their budgets on March 28

26 Mar 2026 10:07 pm
26 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Indian regulator reviewing HDFC Bank chairman's exit letter, sources say

HDFC Bank said on Tuesday (March 14, 2026) it had appointed external law firms to independently assess the concerns raised in the resignation letter

26 Mar 2026 10:01 pm
Panic buying triggers fuel shortages in Karnataka; Indian Oil Corporation Limited assures adequate supply

The company said adequate stocks of both fuels are available across Bengaluru as well as in all districts of Karnataka

26 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Government initiates major restructuring of higher education system in AP

Authorities identify several systemic issues in the current structure, including fragmented administration, overlapping responsibilities, lack of a unified authority, delay in decision-making and poor coordination between departments

26 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
Groups urge President not to grant assent to regressive Transgender Amendment Bill

The letter was written by All-India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA), a pan-India collective of grassroots organisations, along with National Alliance for Justice, Accountability and Rights (NAJAR); the groups said they were extremely alarmed and distressed at the undue and unjustifiable haste with which the Bill was passed in Parliament

26 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Jaishankar, French counterpart discuss Iran, Hormuz at G7 meet

The participation of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in the G7 meetings signified the importance France attaches to closely associating India currently holding the BRICS presidency with its G7 presidency, the French government said

26 Mar 2026 9:41 pm