Rajasthan Assembly passes Bill to scrap two-child norm for panchayat elections
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed in the House after an acrimonious debate, in which the Opposition Congress MLAs questioned the need for reversing the decision taken three decades ago
Beating Barca would make us Newcastle legends: Howe
Newcastle won their first trophy in 56 years when they shocked Liverpool in the League Cup final last season
Women's Asian Cup: Indias Blue Tigresses clash with Taiwan in must-win game
India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11)
At least seven labourers killed in wall collapse in Gurugram; rescue operations under way
The incident occurred during work on a sewage treatment plant at a society
Prime Minister to launch projects worth 10,800 crore at Kochi event
Modi to lay foundation stone for a polypropylene unit at Kochi Refinery; He will also inaugurate 23 rural roads constructed under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the State
West Asia conflict: Nearly 1,000 Indians return from Doha in last three days
Qatar Airways is planning three flights to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi for March 10
Perspectives on the West Asian conflict
Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S. and Israel
One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, regional alliances, and strategic pressure across the West Asia. With tensions rising and no immediate ceasefire in sight, the first week of fighting has already reshaped security calculations across the West Asia, raising fears that the conflict could expand into a wider regional war.
Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S and Israel
One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, regional alliances, and strategic pressure across the West Asia. With tensions rising and no immediate ceasefire in sight, the first week of fighting has already reshaped security calculations across the West Asia, raising fears that the conflict could expand into a wider regional war.
The Iran war intensifies Indias strategic challenge
The ongoing war will have a much greater impact on India than it had anticipated, forcing New Delhi to navigate complex regional dynamics
The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced
The ongoing conflict exposes Americas security promises as illusory and unreliable
Bitter milk: On the Rajamahendravaram milk adulteration case
Detecting violation of rules in time is better than stringent penalties
Broad base: On India and the ICC T20 World Cup win
India revealed depth in batting and fielding in crickets shortest format
Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 26 elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
In Telangana, Congress candidates Abhishek Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy were elected unopposed. In Tamil Nadu, all six candidates were elected unopposed
How the war in Iran threatens to spill over
History demonstrates that democracy, human rights and the rule of law have not yet been introduced into a region by the business end of a cruise missile
Child rights body urges curb on sale of alcoholic and high sugar canned drink near schools, colleges
Call for deferring SA-2 exam in view of Ugadi, Id holidays
Parents and teachers have urged the DSELto postpone the exam which is now scheduled to be held from March 20
Lokayukta team finds multiple violations during inspection of lakes in Bengaluru
2 arrested in Pune for forcing truck driver to eat cow dung, sent to police custody
The duo accused the truck driver of transporting buffaloes using forged documents and assaulted him, the police said
Why algorithmic sovereignty should be Indias top priority
The AI systems of today, trained on Western datasets and models, draw heavily from Western legal scholarship when it comes to geopolitical issues
The 2026-27 Budget shows debt moderation while scaling up capital investment
DTC bus rams vehicles, killing two; mob vandalises two buses
Iran war has revealed the internal contradictions within the 10-nation bloc and exposed the fragility of its efforts to challenge U.S. hegemony
SRMIST, Anabond enter into technology transfer agreement for next-gen solar cell encapsulators
CMRL awards contract to build grade separators at Perungudi and SRP Tools Junctions
BJP using Nitish Kumar playbook to target Tamil Nadu, alleges CM Stalin
MK Stalin, the DMK leader, has vowed to expose the BJP's hidden agendas in Tamil Nadu. He accused them of slowly incorporating the AIADMK into their structure, using Edappadi Palaniswami as a mere pawn in their game.
Food delivery agent arrested for murder of security guard
Vizag Port aims to be net-zero maritime hub by 2047
VPA awards 384.33-crore contract for the nations first 60-tonne Battery Electric Tug and this zero-emission vessel will replace the traditional diesel tugs
65-year-old dies of snakebite in Dakshina Kannada
A triumph of spirit, of team spirit, of belief in themselves and each other, the T20 World Cup title won bySuryakumar& Co. will be celebrated long and hard; India relished being installed the favourites and basked in the fact that everyone expected them to go all the way
Police must upgrade themselves to tackle cybercrime, drug menace: CM
DCC stages protest for Ganesh Kumars resignation
SIR controversy fallout: Opposition likely to move impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the coming days.
Madras HC directs GRH Dean to complete post-mortem in alleged custodial death of youth in Sivaganga
During the course of the hearing, Additional Advocate General M. Ajmal Khan submitted that there was no custodial torture as alleged and that the youth was never taken to the Manamadurai police station
Women employees urged to lead in public and social service
Israeli strike lands near pro-government rally in Irans Isfahan
CM accuses Modi of surrendering to U.S.
BNP suggest citizen-led solutions to tackle Bengaluru garbage blackspots
The report found that several small but practical issues prevent people from using the door-to-door garbage collection system properly
I-T Department uncovers 408 crore sales underreporting by restaurants across India
In some cases, recorded sales were not fully reflected in financial accounts or tax filings, and bulk bills were deleted by restaurants
Farmers urged to prepare for potential El Nino impact
Mobilisation for a column on denotifiedtribesin Census forms picks up pace
Associations of denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes in north India form a central action committee; community leaders demand meeting with Census officers
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis: India favours peace, return to dialogue, prioritises Indians safety
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar briefed the Rajya Sabha on the escalating conflict in West Asia on March 9, 2026, stressing that India supports dialogue, diplomacy and de-escalation.
JPC on higher education Bill to interact with UGC, AICTE, NCTE officials this week
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill was introduced to overhaul the regulatory framework of higher education in India by replacing the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulatory body
UK PM admits Iran War could impact economy, households and businesses
Law and order lapses during Bengal polls will not be tolerated: CEC
Whenever we spoke about SIR, they said the matter is in the Supreme Court. If that is the case, why did they call a meeting?, Bengal Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya said
Mamata accuses CEC of threatening Bengal officials, calls him superman
Trinamool Congress chairperson says to ensure free and fair elections, BJP must allow those on adjudication list to vote.
Government unlikely to agree to discuss West Asia crisis after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made asuomotu statement on the issue in both Houses of Parliament
Investigation further suggests it was U.S. that struck Iranian school, killing 165
It comes as mounting evidence points to U.S. culpability for the Feb. 28 strike, which hit a school adjacent to a Revolutionary Guard base in Minab, Iran
AIOBCSA urges for inclusion of OBCs in Rohith Vemula Act
Women will be provided stalls on edge of restored lakes, promises CM
India lets slip the advantage, draws with Scotland
Manipur BJP unit protests against Central and State BJP for inaction in MLAs death
Despite the death of a sitting MLA belonging to the ruling party, there has been no visible accountability for those responsible for the assault, the Thanlon unit of the BJP says in a statement
Three of family killed in road accident in Bhongir
Soldier goes missing during river crossing drill in Jammu
The Army said extensive search operations were underway with all available resources of the Indian Army and civil agencies being employed to locate the soldier
Jailed Erdogan rival clashes with judge as Turkey corruption trial begins
Rubio says Iran trying to hold world hostage with strikes
Centre sends feelers to Opposition on implementation of Womens Reservation Bill
The government is looking into bringing an amendment to the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act to remove the requirement of delimitation for reserving seats for women in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
Merzs party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat
Chancellor Friedrich Merzs party has made a disappointing start to a year packed with German state elections, suffering a narrow defeat in an important industrial region after a prominent candidate powered the environmentalist Greens to a come-from-behind victory
Doctor arrested in PG medicos suspicious death case
Qatar arrests 313 people for sharing attacks footage, rumours
The arrests echo measures across the Gulf as Iran targets airports, military bases, energy installations and residential areas with daily drones and missiles
U.S. military announces death of seventh service member in Iran war
It did not provide further details about the circumstances of the attack and said the service member's identity was being withheld until 24 hours after notification of the person's family
Punjab, NorthEast United share the spoils
Hotels may shut if LPG supply not resumed: Bengaluru Hotels Association
Meanwhile, State CM Siddaramaiah criticisedthe Centre over the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, saying the hike was not justified
Two climbers from Karnataka to attempt Mt. Everest summit
Protest staged in Kalaburagi against hike in LPG prices
Congress Womens Wing members express strong dissent against the recent surge in LPG prices
Tamil Nadu Hotels Association urges Ministry to prioritise LPG supply to restaurants
The Ministry had earlier issued an order to prioritise the production and supply of LPG for domestic consumers, as an emergency directive given the conflict between Iran and US/Israel
Medical negligence: HC asks govt. to provide free medical assistance, education to child
Nine-year-old girls right hand had to be amputated after it was infected due to negligence at the district hospital, Palakkad
Traffic regulations in view of PMs visit to Kochi
Book Review Literary Trust announces winners of Short Story Contest
Enforcement Directorate officials grill accused in liquor scam
Tensionmounts in Muzaffarnagar after imam is assaulted by juveniles
The Congress has alleged such incidents are part of a broader pattern to disturb harmony at a local level. An organised pattern is at play across Western U.P. to disturb harmony through localised incidents aimed at terrorising minorities
Rajya Sabha members demand stricter law enforcement to reduce air pollution
Members want conceptual restructuring of the Environment Ministry to meet emerging challenges of climate change; Swati Maliwal terms Delhis air pollution crisis an ongoing crime
38,390 students to write Class X public examination in Coimbatore district
Once released, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will not protest: wife
He will carry forward the movement in Ladakh with dialogue and collaboration, says Gitanjali J. Angmo
Workshop on pre-monsoon cleaning held
Simultaneous polls can curb defections, says Ghulam Nabi Azad at JPC meet
Former J&K Chief Minister calls ONOE a winwin model that strengthens democratic stability and cuts election fatigue
Review of PCPNDT Act in the offing
Construction of dog shelter at Brahmapuram inaugurated
The decision to build the shelter comes in the wake of the Supreme Court directive that stray dogs should be removed from public spaces and that local bodies must take the lead in the effort
Relatives of murdered auto driver refuse to accept body, demand case under SC/ST Act
Rejecting rumours, TVK says Vijay firm on no electoral alliance with NDA
Two senior TVK leaders said several parties, including AIADMK, contacted them earlier, but their position remained the same.
Karnataka High Court declines to quash female foeticide case against government doctor and others
Female foeticide is not merely a statutory offence, it is a moral blight and a constitutional affront, says High Court
Poor public transport, irregular water supply exasperate Nambiyar Nagar residents
Only 100 out of 1,400 families get water once in a week under the Kollidam Integrated Water Supply Scheme; many at the mercy of share autos for transport
CPA invites EoIs to develop marine tourism at Puthuvype beach
The CPA expects proposals for projects such as beach resorts, eco-resorts, waterfront hospitality infrastructure, recreational facilities, water sports infrastructure, wellness tourism, cultural spaces, tourism-supporting amenities and other permissible coastal tourism activities
KTR flays Congress government over delay in Rythu Bandhu payments
Protest staged after fire at garbage dumping yard chokes residents
Angry residents of Hosayellapur in Dharwad block road demanding immediate action to a recurring problem
Congress awaiting DMKs response for seat sharing talks to begin in Puducherry
