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Tamil Nadu Government has permitted Nadigar Sangam office-bearers to continue in office without elections, Madras High Court told

A G.O. was issued on October 14, 2025 granting exemption to the artistes association from Section 15(4) of Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 2:55 pm

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: ECI to announce poll schedule for four States and UT

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 2:54 pm

Environment Ministry endorses names of 10-member expert committee set up to define Aravalli hills

In an affidavit filed before the top court, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has endorsed the names suggested for the high-powered expert committee comprising in-service and retired bureaucrats associated with the Forest Survey of India (FSI), Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Survey of India, along with academicians.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

The Voice of Hind Rajab actor Motaz Malhees to miss Oscars 2026 due to Trumps Palestine travel ban

The film, which has been nominated for Best International Feature, tells the harrowing story of five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza during an Israeli attack

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:43 pm

Mojtaba Khamenei | The cleric with a gun

A wounded man who lost his parents and wife, and was elected the Supreme Leader of a nation under attack from the worlds most powerful country and its closest ally, the ayatollah now faces a rare crisis his predecessors never confronted to survive the storm and preserve the republic

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:33 pm

Both McLarens fail to make starting grid for Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren discovered an electronics issue with Norris's car before it was due to head out on track while Piastri's car was then pushed off the grid and back to the garage.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:24 pm

ECI to announce Assembly poll dates for four States, one Union Territory today

The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 p.m. to announce the schedule for Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:23 pm

Sangita Kalanidhi to be presented to veena player Jayanthi Kumaresh at Music Academys 100th Conference and Concerts

Ms. Kumaresh is one of the foremost exponents of the Saraswati veena and has collaborated with the late tabla maestro Zakir Hussain

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:21 pm

Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth 2 crore stolen

According to the complaint, several pieces of gold and gem-studded jewellery, including antique valuables, that were kept in an iron almirah in her bedroom at the palace had gone missing

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Bus carrying Indian pilgrims plunges down slope killing seven

Seven killed were Indian pilgrims, and seven other Indian pilgrims on board were injured and taken to nearby hospitals to get medical treatment

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:57 pm

Man gets life sentence for stabbing his mother in drunken state in Andhras West Godavari

The local court has also imposed 10,000 fine on the convicted person

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:57 pm

Three reserve police personnel from Bengaluru killed in Chitradurga road accident

The deceased have been identified as Manjunath, Amaresh, and Sachin, all serving as Reserve Sub-Inspectors in the Bengaluru police.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:53 pm

Kengeri police book shopkeeper for hoarding and selling LPG cylinders in black market

Police suspect that the cylinders were being stocked to create artificial scarcity and sell them to consumers at inflated prices

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Resign if you cant maintain law and order: Allahabad HC to SP, DM on Sambhal mosque prayer row

The petition challenged the order that limited the number of people permitted to offer namaz at the mosque. During the hearing, the court observed that if the local administration is unable to maintain law and order, officials concerned should step aside.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:43 pm

4 members of a family die after allegedly inhaling carbon monoxide in Punganur

According to preliminary information, the two-wheeler had undergone engine boring on Saturday (March 14, 2026) and was reportedly left running overnight inside the house on the mechanics advice

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:43 pm

One more arrested in West Bengal in Osman Hadi murder case; total held rises to three

Operation run by the West Bengal polices STF; two prime murder suspects arrested last week

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:15 pm

Delhi wakes up to light rain in parts of city

According to the IMD, the minimum temperature was recorded at 20.2 Celsius, which is 5.1 notches above the season's average, while the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 28 Celsius

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:13 pm

The Best Animated silo: Why animation and the Oscars just dont mesh

The Academy sticks to the notion of rewarding films that look like what they expect an animated film should look like, and thats being family-friendly and confined to fixed moral dichotomies

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:09 pm

G1 would have completed ribbon-cuttings: Congress's dig at ECI

The Congress frequently uses the term 'G2' to take swipes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who are both from Gujarat.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:51 am

Rohit Shetty announces Golmaal 5; Akshay Kumar joins Ajay Devgn in the cast

Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sharman Joshi also return for the much-awaited fifth instalment of the hit comedy franchise

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:44 am

Trump urges U.S. allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in West Asia, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:33 am

Scarpetta series review: Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis cannot save this murderous mess

This adaptation of Patricia Cornwells novels is undone by tonal imbalance, uneven plotting, casting, and acting

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:23 am

CM Adityanath tells recruitment boards to avoid making undignified remarks on any community

The controversy comes days after Opposition parties accused the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh of being anti-Brahmin following the alleged mistreatment of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:15 am

Odisha BJP shifts its MLAs to Paradip ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

The BJP MLAs, including Ministers, boarded two luxury buses to the port town after a crucial meeting with senior party leaders at the BJP state party headquarters on Saturday (March 14, 2026).

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:13 am

The Testament of Ann Lee movie review: Mona Fastvolds untamed musical circles around its own magnificence

The films highlight is the feverish performance of Amanda Seyfried, who embodies the trials and tribulations of Ann Lee with a corporeal transfiguration

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 11:06 am

Trump says U.S. strikes demolished Irans Kharg Island, warns of more attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. strikes had totally demolished most of Kharg Island and warned that more could follow, telling NBC News, We may hit it a few more times just for fun.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:53 am

Of the young, for the young: The grainy charm of restored dreams in Pradip Krishens In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones

Watching the film in 2026 feels almost utopian as it carries the beat of a college campus where students are allowed to falter; the pressures of becoming are not so much the pleasures of being

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:52 am

ECI to announce Assembly poll dates for 4 States, one U.T. today

The poll authority has convened a press conference at 4 p.m. to announce the schedule. The terms of these Legislative Assemblies are ending on different dates in May and June

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:43 am

North Koreas Kim Jong Un, daughter watch test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

Kim Jong Un oversaw the test on Saturday (March 14), which involved twelve 600mm-calibre ultra-precision multiple rocket launchers and two artillery companies, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:30 am

Fire breaks out at Nature Bazaar in south Delhi, around 50 shops gutted

According to the DFS, a call regarding the blaze was received at 7.37 a.m., following which 10 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to control the flames. No injury to anyone has been reported so far.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:27 am

French Mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before Presidential ballot

Heading nearly 35,000 municipalities from major cities to villages with only a few dozen residents mayors are France's most trusted elected officials

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 10:23 am

Switzerland rejects two flyover requests from U.S. for flights related to Iran war, permits three others

The three approved requests were applicable to two transportation and one maintenance aircraft

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:53 am

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The United States flag has been raised over its embassy in Caracas for the first time since 2019

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 9:39 am

Fact check: Are 40 out of 100 children malnourished in Gujarat?

Data indicates that the statement is true and that several of the worst affected districts are tribal ones, pointing to a higher burden of malnutrition among adivasi communities in the State

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:30 am

Column: Exploring the history and evolution of escalators

Escalators are one of those places where adults might wish to indulge their inner child and move in the opposite direction, if only society didnt expect them to act their age. It should perhaps come as no surprise therefore that one of the first escalators ever built actually served as a ride in an amusement park! A.S.Ganesh takes you up and down with this story about escalators

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:22 am

BJP indulging in horse-trading to win Rajya Sabha election; former CM Naveen Patnaik

All political parties are conducting mock-poll training for their MLAs to ensure that their votes are not rejected

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 8:16 am

India well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil, fuel amid West Asia supply shock: Piyush Goyal

Acknowledging that while the country is facing stress on the rupee, Mr. Goyal said there is no reason for anyone to panic as rupee is expected to bounce back in a more gradual fashion, possibly once the war is over

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 7:33 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz

Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the West Asia war engulfs the region

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 6:55 am

Scoring a half century

Looking back at life on reaching the 50 mark

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 6:20 am

U.S. says can provide 'reliable' energy supply to Asia-Pacific

The conflict has virtually halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key transit point for oil and gas the vast majority of which is destined for Asia

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:12 am

Israel presses strikes as Lebanon says 26 paramedics killed since war began

Israel's military said it had struck approximately 110 Hezbollah command centres since the regional conflict broke out

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 5:07 am

Google Maps Gets a Major AI Brain Boost: Meet Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation

New Delhi, March 5 : If you have ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the The post Google Maps Gets a Major AI Brain Boost: Meet Ask Maps and 3D Immersive Navigation appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 15 Mar 2026 4:51 am

WHO chief Tedros says 12 dead in strike on primary healthcare center in Lebanon

Israel has launched an extensive bombing campaign against the powerful Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has killed more than 770 people and displaced hundreds of thousands more

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:47 am

What idleness has to say

Comforting at first, costly in the long run

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:47 am

Al and school students

Access is easier for students from private elite schools than those from government schools

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:47 am

The hidden cost of a paperless life

Convenience is wonderful, but a little inconvenience is what makes life feel real

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:47 am

A case for emotional fluency

The ability to speak honestly without rehearsal feels harder to cultivate

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 4:44 am

Close fight on the cards in Keralas bellwether constituency Ollur

Since 1982, Ollur has elected candidates from the front that eventually forms the government in the State. Urban-rural mix, strong religious influence, and shifting voter loyalties make the constituency politically complex

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 3:26 am

Iran threatens U.S. companies in region if energy facilities hit

Iran will attack any energy infrastructure in the region which belongs to an American company or an American company is a shareholder, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:28 am

Delhi rolls out plan to ration LPG amid supply shortage

Hospitals, schools and airports get top priority under new policy that puts a 20% capon average consumption; enforcement teams to check hoarding; govt. to issue daily bulletins on availability

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 1:17 am

What is the Essential Commodities Act? | Explained

Why has the government invoked it? How will it help solve Indias gas crisis? Which sectors will the order affect?

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:58 am

Experts laud A.P. CMs vision for Quantum Valley project

The project envisions the use of real, cutting-edge quantum science to position Andhra Pradesh as a global leader in the technology, they say

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:51 am

Delhi Policeappeals to women to immediately report incidents of harassment

Police say prompt reporting helps prevent escalation of incidents and ensures the safety and security of the community

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:27 am

Hyperloop pods, electric racing cars, mini rockets: this IIT Madras tech and innovation expo has it all

The expo was inaugurated by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:17 am

Women homemakers tend to have more anxiety than their men counterparts, experts say

A psychiatrist pointed out that being socially connected with people helps with physical and mental health

The Hindu 15 Mar 2026 12:07 am

Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor

He adds that the Corporation will intervene strongly to check hoarding and black marketeering of LPG cylinders; hotel owners directed not to fleece consumers in the name of LPG shortage

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:51 pm

CMC organises competitions for school students to mark World Diabetes Day

CMC aims to highlight the importance of early detection, optimal glycemic control, lifestyle modification, and psychological well-being in preventing long-term neurological complications

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:48 pm

Man held for possession of 300 kg gutka near Katpadi

Arsuram was coming from Bengaluru to deliver the consignment to traders in Vellore and adjoining towns

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:47 pm

International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister

Formally according the status to Madurai airport, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu says the move will also help create more jobs and greatly boost hospitality, MSME, and agricultural sectors in the district; he also inaugurates new air traffic control tower set up at cost of 94 crore

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm

Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin distributes welfare aid worth 100.49 crore in Tirupattur

After inaugurating 11 completed works worth 3.65 crore, Mr. Udhayanidhi says achieving zero percent in school dropout rates in the State is among the priorities of the Dravidian Model 2.0 government

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:37 pm

LPG shortages revive discussion on ethanol for cooking

While a major ethanol producer of Asia, India does not yet have a nationwide, large-scale policy mandating ethanol as a cooking fuel

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:22 pm

MA&UD Minister announces plan to modernise ASR Nagar slum in Visakhapatnam

Narayana instructs the GVMC Commissioner to prepare proposals for construction of houses in the same area under the Public-Private Partnership model

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

Varsity created needless controversy, says renowned feminist historian Uma Chakravarti

The historical roots of patriarchy need to be understood. We need to study as well, because we have to substantiate our point of view. Changes have happened when we have understood changes, she said

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

India at a crossroads, next step to define countrys future: Kamal Haasan

At the book launch of author and former West Bengal Governor Gopalkrishna Gandhis India and Her Futures, actor-MP Kamal Haasan said the question before our country is whether we join the chorus of nations exporting division as politics or remain true to the extraordinary, ethical, and moral imagination that created India

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

Roadside eateries in Vijayawada worst hit by LPG crisis

Street vendors and owners of carts are struggling to keep their stalls running, while several others have either cut down their operations or closed temporarily

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:17 pm

Bottlenecks persiston Radha Nagar Main Road despite new subway

Illegal parking, encroachments and lack of traffic regulation slow movement at key junctions; police say action will be taken and patrol stepped up

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm

ISL | BFC keeps marauding Mohun Bagan at bay

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm

Captive power generation rules amended

Verification of captive status will now be undertaken for the entire financial year to ensure clarity and uniformity in implementation

The Hindu 14 Mar 2026 11:07 pm

We Will Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open, Says Donald Trump Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Washington, March 14 : Donald Trump has declared that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will The post We Will Keep the Strait of Hormuz Open, Says Donald Trump Amid Rising Tensions with Iran appeared first on The Voice Of Sikkim .

Voice Of Sikkim 14 Mar 2026 11:00 pm