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Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Signalling further disarray in INDIA bloc, VCK fields candidates in three seats

it remains unclear whether the VCK has a constituency in the Congress alliance or not, Mr. Thirumavalavan said in a post on X.

26 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
Queues thin on the third day at Hyderabads fuel outlets

Traffic Police reported a significant reduction in congestion near fuel stations compared to the previous two days

26 Mar 2026 1:33 pm
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman calls March 25, 1971 genocide as pre-planned massacre

The Great Independence Day inspires us anew with the spirit of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. The fundamental goal of independence was to establish a Bangladesh that is free from discrimination, and to be democratic, peaceful and prosperous, Tarique Rahman said

26 Mar 2026 1:33 pm
Iran Foreign Minister says U.S. talking of negotiations now an admission of defeat

Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has said that there are no direct talks underway with the United States, clarifying that exchanges through mediators are not negotiations or dialogue.

26 Mar 2026 1:33 pm
Major fire breaks out at oil recycling firm in Keralas Edayar; 1 killed

Victim identified as a Bihar native. The blaze is believed to have originated from a thermic fluid heater

26 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Woman and infant feared dead in Markapuram bus accident

The construction workers from Andhra Pradesh mainly depend on the private bus services to commute to their native places from various towns in north Telangana

26 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Gunfight erupts between Army and militants in Manipur; search ops. launched: police

The gun battle, which lasted for around 30 minutes, started after suspected Kuki militants opened fire at an Army post on Wednesday night (March 25, 2026)

26 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
North Korea, Belarus sign friendship treaty during Lukashenko visit

Besides supporting Russias war against Ukraine around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died both nations are under Western sanctions and are accused of gross human rights violations

26 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
National Green Tribunal directs strict monitoring of debris in Cooum during Chennai PortMaduravoyal corridor works

The southern bench of the NGT observed that sand dumping, debris accumulation and levelling of portions of the riverbed near Koyambedu were associated with the formation of an approach road for the elevated corridor project

26 Mar 2026 1:13 pm
SpaceX IPO leaves some private share buyers unsure what they own

The potential payoff from owning SpaceX shares before it goes public is big enough that many are willing to pay a premium for access and live with the uncertainty

26 Mar 2026 1:08 pm
Iran, U.S. harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. combat forces in the region that could be used on the ground

26 Mar 2026 1:04 pm
Milkweed is a toxic treat for monarch butterflies

The Hindus weekly Science for All newsletter explains all things Science, without the jargon.

26 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
Bharat PET files draft papers with SEBI for 760-crore IPO

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 120 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth up to 640 crore by promoters

26 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
Stocks slide, oil gains with Mideast ceasefire prospects centre stage

Investors wary as Iran reviews U.S. proposal; stocks and gold slip while oil advances; markets worried about energy price shocks

26 Mar 2026 12:57 pm
How Tamil theatre raised funds for the Ramakrishna Mission Students Home in Chennai

C. Ramanujachariars drama troupe Madras Secretariat Party staged 198 performances, of which 172 benefitted the Students Home, and rest went towards causes such as flood relief, anti-tuberculosis fund and girls education.

26 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
Infosys to Acquire Leading Insurance Consulting Technology Company, Stratus

Acquisition to unlock AI value with digital and data transformation for global P&C insurers

26 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
Amid panic buying, Telangana govt taps Instagram, X to debunk fuel shortage rumours

Videos of petrol pump dealers appealing to citizens were circulated

26 Mar 2026 12:53 pm
Chandigarh University Breaks into Worlds Top 300 Universities in Computer Science, Electrical-Electronics Engineering & Mechanical-Aeronautical Engineering

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Chandigarh University Ranked Among Worlds Best in 11 Subjects, Up from 5 in 2025 Rankings

26 Mar 2026 12:53 pm
Rotten eggs used to make cakes and donuts, low-quality coconut powder repackaged; illegal food units busted in Hyderabad

Three brothers were arrested for manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger and garlic paste. Total seven arrested in series of crackdowns.

26 Mar 2026 12:53 pm
Afterastormysession in Maharashtra Assembly,Oppositionslamsgovt

The image of Maharashtra has been blackened due this Legislativesession, says Opposition

26 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Fuel crisis LIVE: Chhattisgarh caps commercial LPG supply, sets timeline for domestic refill booking

Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as 'LPG charges' and 'fuel cost recovery', on consumers

26 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Johny Levers son Jesse to star in the horror-comedy Indian Institute of Zombies

The film marks digital entertainment platform Kukus debut Hindi theatrical

26 Mar 2026 12:41 pm
PM Modi expresses condolences over Markapur road accident, announces ex-gratia

Authorities are continuing rescue and relief operations, and the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment

26 Mar 2026 12:38 pm
Panel wants prosecution of ousted Nepal PM Oli over violence in Gen Z protests

The report comes two days before rapper-turned politician Balendra Shah is sworn in as the new prime minister after winning a landslide in the parliamentary election following the protests

26 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Palaniswami has no right to comment on DMK fronts seat-sharing: Minister Sivasankar

In a video message posted on social media, another DMK leader and School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said the AIADMK had mortgaged itself to the BJP and forgotten the welfare of the people.

26 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
Transgender persons Amendment Bill opposed by community collectives

The Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha through a voice vote and now pending consideration in the Rajya Sabha, removes the provision for self-identification of gender, a principle recognised by the Supreme Court in the 2014 NALSA judgment and the 2014 Puttaswamy privacy ruling

26 Mar 2026 12:31 pm
Daughter, man arrested for mothers murder; body buried inside house in May 2025

The case remained undetected until the victims elder daughter filed a missing person complaint on October 17, 2025

26 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Broken country turned into broker country due to self-styled Vishwagurus failures: Congress

Congress said Pakistan can even be so considered for a mediating role, is the most damning indictment of both the substance and style of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomacy, which has been full of bombast and marked by cowardice

26 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Kerala polls: Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, Congress for aiding BJP to come to power in various States

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that Rahul Gandhi, though a national leader of Congress, does not even match up to local leaders of his party in terms of his competence to comprehend various issues

26 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Samsung, SK urge employees to cut car use as energy risks rise over Iran crisis

Samsung Electronics and SK Group said they were asking employees to curb private car use and follow fuel-saving measures

26 Mar 2026 12:20 pm
Toaster: Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotras dark comedy gets release date

It marks the first film backed by Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa under their banner Kampa Films

26 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown | Playing with defending champion tag the biggest challenge for RCB

Kohli headlines a formidable batting unit;uncertainty over the availability of Hazlewood and Dayal a concern in the pace-bowling department

26 Mar 2026 12:06 pm
Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up

A Meta spokesperson said the pay packages represent a big bet and that they will not be realized unless Meta achieves massive future success, benefiting all of our shareholders

26 Mar 2026 12:05 pm
Transnational terror case: J&K Police's Counter Intelligence Wing carries out raids in three districts

Raids by Counter Intelligence Wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police target key locations linked to a terror network orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives

26 Mar 2026 12:03 pm
India among five nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, that handles roughly 20% of global oil and LNG

26 Mar 2026 11:56 am
IPL 2026: A look at full list of all squads

The 10 teams of the Indian Premier League will compete in a double round-robin format in which they play each other twice, once away and once at home.

26 Mar 2026 11:50 am
Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits northwestern Nepal

There were no immediate reports of any damage caused by it

26 Mar 2026 11:46 am
Maharashtra Congress president demands NCP Minister resignation over a controversial video

Harshavardhan Sapkal said that it is shocking to see such unethical behaviour of a public representative in whom people have invested their faith and money

26 Mar 2026 11:43 am
Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The Sri Lankan Navy personnel detained two boats, in which, seven fishermen were engaged in fishing, near Neduntheevu islet

26 Mar 2026 11:43 am