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64 killed in attack on Sudan healthcare facility: WHO

13 children among 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital, says WHO chief

22 Mar 2026 4:58 am
Kanshi Ram returns

The Bahujan Samaj Party founders name is being invoked by the leaders in Uttar Pradesh across political lines over the past two weeks and his supporters say that the architect of Dalit consciousness is being resurrected for the States Assembly poll next year, finds Mayank Kumar

22 Mar 2026 2:33 am
Kerala Assembly elections 2026:Perumbavoor set for keen fight amid MLA rebellion, BJPTwenty20 tie-up

The constituency has kept shifting its allegiance between the Left Democratic Front and the United Democratic Front, though not very frequently

22 Mar 2026 1:33 am
VCK under compulsion to consider local candidates, says Thirumavalavan

He also recalls the opinion of the DMK that the party lost in the Arakkonam and Vanur constituencies because its candidates were outsiders

22 Mar 2026 1:13 am
T.N. Assembly election: parties must avoid excessive freebies, focus on development, says ex-Minister Semmalai

Contending that these handouts being announced as part of electoral promises by major parties will not facilitate T.N.s development, he criticises the DMK government for not increasing the capital expenditure substantially over the last 5 years and frittering away funds for distributing freebies

22 Mar 2026 12:53 am
New Mangalore Port to receive at least 72,700 tonnes of LPG in the coming week

An LPG tanker is scheduled to discharge 16,714 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas for Aegis Logistics Ltd. on March 22

22 Mar 2026 12:33 am
For second time, Pottalurani residents to boycott polls over fish waste processing units

The residents have been demanding the closure of fish waste processing units near the village since 2019, and have submitted multiple petitions in this regard. However, the protest intensified in early 2024 ahead of the Lok Sabha election

22 Mar 2026 12:26 am
Residents cite progress amid concerns over transport connectivity, contaminated water

Though waste management, flooding, and access to basic amenities have long been primary concerns, some residents of Perambur constituency in North Chennai cite the biomining and remediation of Kodungaiyur dump yard and upcoming Ganesapuram flyover as notable steps to tackle them

22 Mar 2026 12:21 am
Government modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to support MSME manufacturers, exporters

According to the modified scheme, the credit guarantee would expire after 10 years, as compared to the unspecified period in the earlier scheme

21 Mar 2026 11:53 pm
Centre removes caps on airfares after three months

The removal of the caps, introduced when widespread cancellation of IndiGo flights triggered a spike in fares, comes at a time when West Asia conflict has lead to increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF)

21 Mar 2026 11:43 pm
KLU releases Management Aptitude Test results

The university will conduct an entrance examination for engineering courses for three days from March 27

21 Mar 2026 11:28 pm
Religious fervour and prayers for harmony mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveys Eid greetings; Eidgah Committee calls for promotion of humanity over caste and religious differences

21 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Supreme Court concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial

The senior counsel flagged the recent trend of police posting the images of accused persons being handcuffed, tied by ropes, paraded, forced to kneel, etc, on social media, which, apart from causing an affront to personal dignity, adds to the public bias.

21 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Process of issuance of PRs to FMGs begins in Andhra Pradesh

Around 30 graduates who approached the High Court on the delay have received PRs from March 12 till date; uncertainty continues as the APMC asks for Indian Embassys apostille on compensatory certificates

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
IIT Madras launches M.Tech and MA programmes in frontier technologies and governance

The programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to address challenges in the fields of governance, industry, and technology

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown: Rajasthan Royals has the task of filling Sanju Samsons big shoes

The young batters should fire in unison to ensure the former captains absence isnt felt; skipper Parag has a tough job on his hands; the addition of Jadeja and Bishnoi bolsters the spin department

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
SRMIST honours scientists in advanced materials research

This was part of the second International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices organised by its Nanotechnology Research Centre

21 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
Trump eases oil sanctions on Iran, says Hormuz should be guarded by other nations

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil already loaded onto ships to increase the supply of oil and ease rocketing prices; Mr. Trump says U.S. is very close to meeting its objectives as Iran continues attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf

21 Mar 2026 10:55 pm
Tribals near Tirupattur town threaten to boycott polls due to lack of basic facilities

Lack of good roads affects bus services, ambulances and access to healthcare, say residents

21 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Three persons arrested for killing a trader in Tiruvannamalai

The victim was stabbed by the suspect after the two were disputing a financial issue

21 Mar 2026 10:53 pm
Vellore Mayor, councillor booked for violating Model Code of Conduct

Inquiry reveals that along with the local ward councillor, Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar allegedly distributed government-sponsored sports equipment to youth in a corporation office at Sathuvachari

21 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
Indias gem, jewellery sector shows resilience

Mr. Bhansali said reaching 2.28 lakh crore in exports with over 4% growth between April 2025 and February 2026, despite a 44% dip in traditional markets like the U.S. was a testament to the industryssuccessful strategy of market diversification

21 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
T.N. Assembly elections: Election observers appointed for Vellore, nearby districts

The officers are from the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Revenue Service

21 Mar 2026 10:43 pm
Government complains about backlog, but feeds it too as the biggest litigant, says Supreme Court judge Nagarathna

The state is expected to litigate with restraint and be a model litigator, but that does not happen. It goes on litigating until the end

21 Mar 2026 10:33 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF extends support to four rebel CPI(M) independents; inducts NJD

UDF would back G Sudhakaran, who is contesting in Ambalappuzha constituency, P K Sasi in Ottapalam, T K Govindan in Taliparamba, and V Kunhikrishnan in Payyannur

21 Mar 2026 10:33 pm
Kerala polls: 4 LDF Ministers declare assets of 2 crore each

Ministers K.N. Balagopal, V. Sivankutty, R. Bindu and Roshy Augustine declared assets, both movable and immovable, of over 1.94 crore, 2.29 crore, 2.14 crore and 1.84 crore, respectively

21 Mar 2026 10:24 pm
21 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
Indiaspora to host multiple events in Bengaluru

Its 4th Global AI Summit, scheduled for March 25, is expected to examine how AI is rapidly transforming industries and redefining the future of business

21 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
Watch: Government raises commercial LPG allocation to 50% as supply normalises

The government on March 21 approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG, taking the total supply to 50%, as domestic production stabilised after disruptions caused by the Iran-Israel conflict and US involvement.

21 Mar 2026 10:23 pm
Iran fired missiles at joint U.S.-U.K. base in Indian Ocean: report

Neither missile hit the target, which is around 2,500 miles (4,000 kilometers) from Iranian territory, but the launch suggests that Tehran has missiles with longer ranges than previously thought

21 Mar 2026 10:18 pm