Iran-linked hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal email, publish photos and documents
Handala Hack Team claims breach of director's Gmail account; expert says Iranian hackers are hoping to embarrass U.S. officials as West Asia war drags on
Hockey India awards: Hardik, Navneet win Player-of-the-Year awards
The Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Zafar Iqbal, 69, who was part of the gold-winning Indian team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Clashes erupt during Ram Navami procession in Bengal's Murshidabad, security tightened
The situation turned volatile after an altercation during the procession escalated into violence, with both sides throwing stones at each other and vandalising property in the area
Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge after Florida rollover crash
Woods was involved in a serious rollover car crash in California that left him with severe right leg injuries in 2021
Assembly approves budget 2026-27; Delhi will now run on results, not excuses: CM
The Assembly also passed the Societies Registration (Delhi Amendment) Bill, 2026
5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait
Appearing to bunch together so they can troop out of the strait, these ships carry more than 1.7 lakh tonnes of LPG equivalent to nearly six days of Indias current import requirements
Varsities mismanaged during AAP tenure: Sood
North, central Delhi to get water supply only once a day amid WTP glitch
Candidates take offbeat route to connect with voters in Bengal
From kitchen visits to barber shop stunts, candidates across parties attempt unconventional voter connect ahead of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
Govt. hikes commercial LPG allocation to 70% amid shortage concerns
Food and Supplies Minister says move aimed at supporting industries, migrant workers,and small businesses; 6,300 cylinders to be distributed daily across seven categories; CM appeals for calm
Over 700 flats booked in Narela in two days, under DDA housing schemes
Trade deal with India not far-off, but there are still gaps: U.S. official
One of the gaps in India-U.S. discussions, as per the U.S. official, is around pulses, with India seeking to safeguard the market for this agricultural commodity and the U.S. wanting greater access to it
NIA granted 45-day extension in Red Fort blast probe
The NIA, in its plea, cited the need for further investigation in light of the recent arrests of Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat
IIT Guwahati team develops energy-efficient bricks
The researchers said these bricks have been designed to keep buildings naturally cool, offering a solution for sustainable construction
T.N. government releases draft State Mental Healthcare Regulations, 2026
The Tamil Nadu State Mental Health Authority will maintain a register of practising mental health professionals in the State that will be updated monthly. It also proposes to publish a district-wise list of mental health professionals on January 1 every year
BJD demands VAT reduction on petrol, diesel in Odisha
BJD spokesperson Lenin Mohanty said the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran has triggered concerns of a global fuel crisis
Delhi HC protects Polo Ground and Race Club from eviction for now
The court restrained the Centre from taking coercive action based on eviction notices issued on March 12, 2026, concerning the Jaipur Polo Ground in the Race Course area, and the Delhi Race Club at Kamal Ataturk Marg
It adds that the officers transferred out must not be posted in any poll-related posts till the completion of the election
Preparedness meeting held for Chithirai festival
BMC barricades Mumbais first musical road
The tune of Jai Ho from the film Slumdog Millionaire is played as a motorist passes from the dedicated stretch on the underground tunnel at Breach Candy
Cyber Crime Wing launches election awareness video
Beyond the rhetoric of the north-south divide
A great Indian fault line exists but dialogue must ensure prosperity for many
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK fields new face in Sengottaiyans stronghold of Gobichettipalayam
V.B. Prabhu, who joined the party in 2002, rose through the ranks to serve as deputy secretary of the partys student wing for a decade. Over the past six months, he was the West Union secretary in the constituency
History-sheeter held for train robberies, police recover gold jewellery
Indias growth claims, a clash with data reality
What India needs is a restoration of independent statistical authority, with numbers describing the country honestly
7 persons, including police inspector, get four-year jail term in income tax fraud case
T.N. Assembly election: AIADMK releases second list of candidates, retains 30 sitting legislators
Prominent among those who didnot figure in the list are former Ministers V. Saroja, V.M. Rajalakshmi, Vaigaichelvan, and Mafoi K. Pandiarajan, all of whom lost in the 2021 election
Electors pitch for business development, peace and harmony in Harbour Assembly constituency
Tributes paid to CEO of CHILDS Trust
A shade of dark: On the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026
A reassessment of the framework governing rights of transgender persons is due
Residents want closure of waste disposal facility and restoration of Thamarai lake
Some of the burning issues faced by residents of Gummidipoondi constituency are the expansion of the industrial waste disposal facilityin SIPCOT industrial complex and health hazards, discharge of sewage into Thamarai lake, lack of public transport facilities, and poor health infrastructure
Student sustains injuries in suspected firecracker blast
Satheesan leading Cong.-RSS tie-up: Govindan
Voter awareness activities held in RK Nagar and Perambur
Electricity tariff to bring relief to power consumers: APSPDCL
A game for all ages: On the 2026 Indian Premier League 19th season
The IPL is benefiting from both youth and experience
Bombay High Court dismisses plea seeking CBI probe against RIL, Mukesh Ambani
A Division Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Suman Shyam found the petition to be without merit and motivated by oblique considerations
GCDAs action condemnable, says Hibi
AIFF gets huge bid for ISL, Federation Cup
Service sector fuels Telanganas explosive per capita income growth in 10 years
Though Telangana witnessed a sharp rise in per capita income led by districts like Mahabubnagar and Rangareddy, the gains remain uneven with most districts lagging behind the State average, highlighting persistent regional disparities despite strong service-led economic growth across the State
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: will Beypores duel shake States Left fortress?
FormerLDFallyP.V.Anvaremerges asP.A. MohamedRiyas key challenger with UDF backing, whileNDAsK.P.PrakashBabueyes consolidation of votes, adding a new layer to the contest in a constituency where minorities have long influenced the mandate
Rain lashes parts of Hyderabad on Friday night
Preparation of Thalambralu begins at Vontimitta
Thalassemia centres in Vijayawada, Anantapur soon: Nara Bhuvaneswari
Sri Rama Navami festivities in full swing at Valmikipuram temple
PM calls for Team India effort in meet with CMs over West Asia crisis
He recalls united response during COVID-19 pandemic, when the Centre and States worked together as Team India to mitigate the impact on supply chains, trade, and daily life
Be ready for challenges, students told at Holy Mary Engineering College Silver Jubilee
The Leader of the Opposition alleges that the CM, who had resorted to minority appeasement during the Lok Sabha elections, has quickly changed tack to majority appeasement
Call to save River Bhavani echoes as Mettupalayam braces for Assembly election
The river, originating in the Nilgiris and flowing 216 km through four districts, has over 20 combined drinking water schemes connected to it between Pillur and Lower Bhavani (Bhavanisagar reservoir). It has almost dried up, with water stagnating in small pits between Mettupalayam town and Sirumugai from the first week of March in the ongoing summer.
Four held with MDMA worth 6 lakh in Sanathnagar
Three held with 10.16 kg marijuana in Mallepally
District election officials identify 416 vulnerable polling booths in Vellore, nearby districts
Of the identified vulnerable booths, Vellore has the highest number with 137 booths, followed by Ranipet, Tiruvannamalai, and Tirupattur
Man held for stabbing youth in Mailardevpally
Hoping to paper cracks in BRICS over war, New Delhi sends out invitations for FMs meet and Summit
Iran-UAE tensions over strikes, U.S. boycott of South Africa at G-7, G-20 pose diplomatic challenges for India
News from the world of Education: March 26, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
In reset of bilateral ties, Bangladeshs Foreign Minister expected to visit India in April
The visit will be the first high-level outreach from Bangladesh since its Prime Minister Tarique Rahman came to power last month; the two sides could also hold talks on renewing the Ganga Waters Treaty besides exploring ways to manage the energy crisis owing to the war in West Asia
Karur MP lashes out at TNCC high command over seat-sharing talks
Prakash Karat slams Centre for not condemning U.S.-Israel attack on Iran
The CPI(M) former General Secretary alleges Modi-led Union government has compromised Indias independent foreign policy by aligning closely with the United States;
ECI suspends police officer for failing to tackle BJP-Trinamool Congress clashes
The poll panel described it as serious negligence and dereliction of duty on the part of the officer.
Chief Minister Naidu to attend IJU plenary in Vijayawada on March 28
For now, I want to play till the Asian Games: Manpreet
Indias tech spending in 2026 grow 13.4%, down from 13.7% in 2025, but highest in APAC: Forrester
Escalating tech costs, volatile hardware markets, energy supply disruptions, and sovereignty mandates will erode purchasing power in the APAC region
Tracing Puducherrys voting pattern in the past three electoral battles
TheAINRCremains the mainstay of the Union Territorys political landscape, a position once occupied by the Congress. The decision of businessman Jose Charles Martin who has deep pockets to venture into electoral politics may have changed the dynamics of the 2026 election in Puducherry
Needs of 1.4 billion people first: MEA official spells out Indias energy sourcing strategy
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, India is stepping up efforts to secure its energy lifelines. The government says it is in constant touch with key countries to ensure safe passage for its shipments.
Eight killed in Kaushambi as pickup truck rams into trailer
The pickup truck,carrying two dozen devotees, including women and children, was travelling from Prayagraj to Fatehpur; U.P. CM announces financial aid of 2 lakh each to kin of the dead, 50,000 to the injured
Indias climate roadmap: Decoding Indias updated NDC
India is recalibrating its climate strategy, but what does that mean in practice? In this episode of Climate Economy, we decode the new NDC targets, the push for 60% clean power, and the real constraints shaping Indias energy transition.
785 students conferred with PG degrees in 51st convocation of IIMB
Say no to VIP pressure during poll flying: DGCA tells pilots
Aviation safety regulator issues a new order that replaces previous advisories, mandates a weather radar onboard, and recommends a terrain collision alert system
Jaishankar raises concerns about food, fuel, fertilizer shortages at G-7 meet
External Affairs Minister stresses importance of resilient trade corridors, such as the IMEC, especially amidst uncertainties of West Asian conflict; calls for freedom of navigation to ensure global economic security
Senior Anna University professor arrested after student alleges sexual harassment
A final-year undergraduate student said in a complaint that the professor subjected her to sustained sexual harassment over the past three years, both in person and through obscene messages
IPL: RCB,PBKS, MI and DC have the might to make the cut
Mamata Banerjee hits out at ECI for not making first supplementary list of SIR public
Calling the non-availability of the list a murder of democracy, CM Mamata Banerjee warned that people will soon seek answers to such arbitrary exercise of power.
No need to panic on fertilizer stocks: Centre
Union Minister J. P. Nadda said he has spoken to State Agriculture Ministers and informed them about availability of fertilizers
State initiated necessary steps for uninterrupted supply of petrol, diesel and gas, says CM
CM briefs PM about the steps taken by the state
A.P. Deputy Speaker escapes attack during temple visit, three protesters hurt
TG Transco urges Irrigation department to clear dues of 33,650 crore
The dues mostly pertain to period April 1, 2021 to February 28, this year on account of energy, O&M charges, capital works
Kerala govt expands LPG war room into round-the-clock statewide monitoring system
The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted availability, equitable distribution and timely delivery of cooking gas across the State
J&K, Ladakh all set for upscaled Kumbh Melas this year
Swami Kalikananda Saraswati, who is spearheading the conduct of the festival, said the aim of holding the Kumbh Mela, which used to take place till 1941 in Kashmir, is to convey that God is one irrespective of names we ascribe
U.S. weighs sending up to 10,000 troops to West Asia: reports
An Iranian official said that Tehran would retaliate to a ground invasion of its territory by Washington by activating its Houthi rebels in Yemen to attack shipping in the Red Sea
Satheesan hits back at CM, accuses CPI(M) of majority, minority appeasement
Says Pinarayi Vijayan first welcomed Jamaat-e-Islami and later claimed that he had no connection with the organisation
Congress terms price reduction as a ploy to help oil firms and cautions of a hike after polls
BJP slams CM for not attending video conference with PM
7 killed as avalanche hits Srinagar-Leh National Highway
Officials said the avalanche hit the Srinagar-Leh national highway near Zero Point at the Zojila Pass in the afternoon, when a train of passenger vehicles was negotiating the snow-laden road
Oppositions notice seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner still unacknowledged: Derek OBrien
Senior Trinamool Congress leader alleges tacit understanding between Centre and Election Commission on the matter
Officials suspect safety lapses in fatal fire at oil recycling firm in Edayar industrial area
DCIL eyes 3,000 crore turnover in the next five to 10 years, says MD
DCIL records steady growth with 1,146 crore revenue and 1,400 crore order book, plans expansion of fleet and entry into offshore segments, says Capt. S. Divakar
HC asks UDF candidate in Ollur to publish apology for misrepresenting court directive
