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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
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
D.K. Shivakumar estimates that around 3,000 crore be will required for land acquisition and 17,000 crore for tunnel road construction
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Infosys will acquire Optimum Healthcare IT for up to $465 million, including upfront and earnouts, excluding management incentives and retention bonuses.
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
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
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?
NHRCs deafening silence seems like a mockery of its own mission statement
The AIS system enables the ferry master to monitor the movement of nearby vessels and crafts, thereby enhancing navigational safety
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said that Beijing would firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and security interests
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.
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.
According to NHAI, the initiative is designed to cater to the needs of local commuters while supporting the growing urbanisation of Sira town
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
The bus was carrying people back from a government event attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, say officials
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
The remaining three corporations in the Greater Bengaluru Authority area will present their budgets on March 28
P.V. Anvar has four namesake rivals in Beypore
HDFC Bank said on Tuesday (March 14, 2026) it had appointed external law firms to independently assess the concerns raised in the resignation letter
The company said adequate stocks of both fuels are available across Bengaluru as well as in all districts of Karnataka
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
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
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

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