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Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: DMDK allotted 10 seats, DMK likely to contest in 175 seats

DMDK allocated 10 seats in SPA; Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan opted out of the poll fray but extended full support to the DMK-led SPA

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 3:14 am

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: AIADMKreleases manifesto; assures free refrigerators to women ration card-holders

The distribution of free refrigerators to women beneficiaries of thePDS, the revision of electricity tariff on common facilities in multi-storey apartments, and the increase in horizontal reservation for government school students in admission to the medical courses from 7.5% to 10.5% are among the highlights of the manifesto

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 3:07 am

With 1.03 lakh crore, BJP govt. bets big on infra again

Education, health, and transport sectors get highest allocation in Rekha Guptas second budget;Chief Minister says her govt. infused Prime Minister Modis mantra of infrastructure push based on scope, scale, speed, and skill into Delhis development

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:22 am

Deepening global corruption as a pointer for India

Transparency must become a national priority as governance credibility has become a competitive economic variable

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:21 am

Cowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war

Trump should end the war and ask Israel to leave Iran alone

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:18 am

Political poker: On the Puducherry Assembly election, the political players

Confusion prevails among all the main players in Puducherry

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:13 am

Ryan Williams likely for India debut; Jamil names squad for Hong Kong qualifier

Williams was included in the squad after FIFA cleared his change of association, paving the way for the 31-year-old winger to represent India at the senior international level

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:11 am

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance gets 391 crore demand order from I-T

The company said it will file an appeal against the order

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:11 am

Pasupati Acrylon temporarily shuts plant after war delays raw material supplies

The company said the reopening of the plan will depend on the arrival of vessel of raw materials

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 1:11 am

Parliament may take an early break for Assembly elections

Govt. likely to end Budget session early so that MPs can campaign in election-bound States

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:58 am

Anganwadi workers call off protest after Karnataka government agrees to fulfil demands

Anganwadi workers called off their protest on Tuesday evening after the government reportedly promised to fulfill their demands, including the release of gratuity of about 183 crore to retired anganwadi workers.

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:55 am

JICA funds Bengaluru Metro phase 3

The project is scheduled to be completed by January 2032, with invitations for consulting services expected to be issued in April 2026. The tender announcement for the initial procurement package for civil works for the viaduct portion is planned for May 2026.

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:51 am

Click & Commit Campaign launched on World TB Day

The event was organised by a Chennai-based non-profit

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:51 am

T.N. Assembly election: Royapuram, a coastal area where livelihood security and affordable housing are major issues

Residents want the government to implement social welfare measures for the economically disadvantaged. Other demands include redevelopment of dilapidated TNUHDB houses, establishment of a maternity hospital, and flood mitigation measures, particularly in areas along the coastline

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:51 am

Madras HC dismisses dismisses S.P. Velumanis petition against I-T assessment order on 2016 Assembly poll expenses

Justice C. Saravanan rejects the 2023 writ petition filed against an assessment order passed in 2022 by treating the 7 crore as unexplained expenditure

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:41 am

IndiGo flight grounded after tyre burst at Vijayawada airport

All 79 occupants, including 75 passengers and four crew are safe

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:11 am

Interview | Im trying to win every tournament I play and learn asmuch as I can: Anahat Singh

The 18-year-old Indian squash star aims to crack the top-10 as early as possible; she hopes to win gold at the Asian Games and take a decisive step towards LA 2028

The Hindu 25 Mar 2026 12:11 am

Modi, Dissanayake discuss energy cooperation over telephone call

PM, Sri Lankan President discuss the war in West Asia, and the disruption in global supply chains

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:55 pm

Manipur village attacked for second time, students also fired upon

Armed extremists fire at Mongkot Chepu village in Ukhrul district for the second successive day on Tuesday

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:41 pm

Three absconding accused arrested

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:41 pm

Bringing women to the helm of water management

Their participation in multiple layers of water governance should be accepted and promoted by various levels of governments and the public at large

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:31 pm

Odishas last remaining top Maoist leader surrenders

With this surrender, the number of active Left Wing Extremists in Odisha has come down to single digits, says Sanjeeb Panda, chief of anti-Maoist operation in the State

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:28 pm

TGNPDCL bags Governance Now award

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:28 pm

T.N. CM Stalin calls for constitutional safeguards to retain current share of States representation in delimitation

The current proportional representation of States should not be disturbed under any circumstances, says Chief Minister; Statement comes in the wake of reports that 2011 Census may be used for womens reservation in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:26 pm

When the Chief Justice steps away

The recusal of CJI Surya Kant from the Chief Election Commissioner appointment law challenge case raises important questions about conflict of interest, the doctrine of necessity, and the limits of pre-emptive judicial direction, as well as the need for a statute governing judicial recusal

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:22 pm

IPL 2026 Countdown: Tackling resource crunch a big task for Kolkata Knight Riders

The bowling department looks depleted after injuries to medium-pacers Harshit and Akash Deep; the strong batting unit has the wherewithal to make up lost ground

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:21 pm

Court cannot sit in judgment on a communitys belief, says Travancore Devaswom Board

Temple board files submissions in Supreme Court regarding entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala shrine; courts review hearing to start on April 7; Kerala govt. had softened its stance on the issue

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:21 pm

NHRC issues notice to Delhi govt. over Palam fire incident

NHRC notice stated fire Brigade teams hydraulic crane developed some technical snag resulting in delayed rescue operation

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

NHAI-sponsored InvIT gets listed on the BSE

The public InvIT, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is aimed at widening investor participation in the countrys highway infrastructure sector

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:12 pm

Reviving powerloom sector, addressing farmers needs key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency

Poor solid waste management by the local bodies, discharge of effluents from industries and sewage from human habitations into River Noyyal and encroachments of water bodies are the other major concerns

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:02 pm

SC directs appointment of legal aid lawyers to Manipur violence victims without delay

The court records the Manipur Advocate Generals assurance that he would personally ensure the appointment of legal aid counsel

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 11:02 pm

CAPF Bill likely in Rajya Sabha on March 25; eight-hour discussion allocated

Retired CAPF officials have opposed the Bill stating that government is discriminating against cadre officers who won the case after 10 years of litigation to overcome career stagnation

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

Karnataka: Higher Education Dept. cancels event on Deendayal Upadhyay at KSOU following protocol violation row

As the objective and subject matter of the conference are found to be inconsistent with the aims and objectives of the university, granting permission for a private programme in violation of government guidelines, rules, and protocol cannot be accepted, the govt. said before cancelling the programme with immediate effect

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:59 pm

Karnataka High Court issues notice on PIL over hardships caused by Rajajinagar private school

The petitioner has also claimed that the school has constructed a new building, allegedly in the buffer area of a stormwater drain sans any approval

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:52 pm

RCB acquired by consortium for 166 billion

It has been sold to a consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstones perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE for a total consideration of 166.6 billion

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:51 pm

HDFC Life Insurance gets I-T order for 172 crore

Consisting of 126.46 crore tax demand, 45.55 crore interest, and nil penalty, the order from the Income Tax authorities in Mumbai is for Assessment Year 2023-24 (financial year 2022-23) and related to multiple alleged violations

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:51 pm

2026 polls: AIADMK announces free refrigerator to ration cardholders

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami announced free refrigerators for all rice category of ration cardholders if his party is voted to power in the 2026 Assembly election.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:51 pm

Speeding car kills 4-year-old girl student

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

AIADMKassures ration card-holders of freedal and cooking oil in its manifesto for the 2026 Assembly election

The distribution of free refrigerators to women beneficiaries of thePDS, the revision of electricity tariff on common facilities in multi-storey apartments, and the increase in horizontal reservation for government school students in admission to the medical courses from 7.5% to 10.5% are among the highlights of the manifesto

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

CPI(M) leader Vellanad Sasi surrenders in porcupine killing case

A case had been registered against him under non-bailable sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:41 pm

Women short-changed yet again as Keralas poll fronts refuse to change course

Although Kerala is the only Indian State where women outnumber men, this demographic strength has never translated into political power; in the 140 Assembly constituencies in the State, the LDF has fielded 17 women candidates, the UDF 12, and the NDA 14

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:35 pm

Ahom heartland fight gets a friendly twist, as the BJP fields a candidate against ally AGP

Creating a triangular contest in Sibsagar, BJP gives a ticket to former ULFA leader Kushal Dowari to take on the AGPs Prodip Hazarika, as well as Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi, the incumbent MLA

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:31 pm

Plea to prevent dumping of waste in forest area

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:27 pm

Towing to resume in Bengaluru soon

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:25 pm

Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs its spring offensive has started

Moscow's army stepped up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defence in what could be the start of an anticipated spring ground offensive

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:22 pm

India an essential U.S. partner in Indo-Pacific, says top Trump official

India and the U.S. desire an Indo-Pacific in which no one power can dominate, said a senior Pentagon official, but did not make any reference to the Quad while detailing the Trump administrations policy for the region.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:22 pm

Watch: Delhi Budget 2026 explained: Rekha Guptas big spending plan

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta has presented a 1.03 lakh crore Budget for 2026-27, describing it as a green budget under the triple-engine government.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Watch: One-seat offer triggers VCKs solo bid in Puducherry

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) has expressed its displeasure over seat-sharing in Puducherry, where it was offered just one Assembly seat despite seeking three.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

Freebies in Tamil Nadu politics: What the Supreme Court said

In this episode of Tamil Nadu Elections with The Hindu, D Suresh Kumar explains what the Supreme Court of India has actually said about election freebies, especially in cases linked to Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

TN Elections 2026: The Hindu talks to Chennais Villivakkam constituency

Once Chennais largest constituency, Villivakkam reflects the citys evolving urban landscape as it heads into the Assembly elections. The video explores its political history, emerging new players, and residents voices on unresolved issues such as public transport disruptions, sanitation, cattle menace, inflation, and incomplete infrastructure projects. Despite recent improvements in flood mitigation and healthcare, voters say everyday challenges continue to shape their electoral choices.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:21 pm

How would you react if you were in power at Centre, and a rival CM did this? SC asks Mamata Banerjee

Courts query comes in reaction to submissions made by both Ms. Banerjee and State of West Bengal that Directorate of Enforcement (ED) cannot move Supreme Court directly under Article 32 of Constitution, crying violation of its fundamental rights.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:18 pm

Lok Sabha passes Transgender Rights Amendment Bill amid opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha on March 24, 2026 passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote.

The Hindu 24 Mar 2026 10:11 pm