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Pentagon to adopt Palantir AIas core U.S. military system, memo says

Palantir says its software does not make lethal decisions and humans remain responsible for selecting and approving targets

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 5:18 am

Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

Demand was particularly strong for those loading at U.S. ports

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 4:52 am

At least 10 dead in South Korea car plant fire

Another 59 people suffered injuries, with 25 in a critical condition, an official said

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 4:44 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Manjeswaram set for another photo finish as key players line up

The UDF has fielded sitting MLA A.K.M. Ashraf of the Indian Union Muslim League, the NDA is fielding former BJP State president K. Surendran once again and the LDF has fielded Communist Party of India (Marxist) district secretariat member K.R. Jayanandan

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 3:24 am

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: RSPs battle for survival after a decade of legislative absence

Should the RSP fail to open its account again in the Assembly election, the resulting migration of cadre and leaders may well signal the end of the party as a significant force in Kerala politics

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 3:24 am

Fresh plea claims existence of Jain temple, gurukul at disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site

The court has granted two weeks time to the government authorities to file their objections after they raised questions at the maintainability of the plea as a public interest litigation (PIL). The matter has been listed for April 2

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:56 am

Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

As per the agreement, continuous water supply will be ensured in rural areas

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:54 am

Unofficial Presidents rule imposed in West Bengal claims Mamata

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that the Centre was planning to take away peoples citizenship in the name of NRC (National Register of Citizens) and Census. She also alleged that there was a plot to divide the State, by creating a new state out of areas of North Bengal and Bihar

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:45 am

No queues for LPG as Gujarat assures adequate supply, pushes digital booking

Residents from different districts reported smooth delivery services

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:44 am

Show cause notice illegal, arbitrary, say BJD MLAs who cross-voted in Rajya Sabha poll

Political parties can not issue any direction or whip to their members to vote in a particular manner or not to vote at the election, BJD MLAs respond to show-cause notices

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:34 am

Omar Abdullah questions ECIs sweeping transfers in poll-bound West Bengal

He said no amount of effort by the ECI to gerrymander will change the results

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:33 am

33 detained Bangladeshi nationals sent back from Tamil Nadu

They were put on a train to West Bengal with police escort and will be handed over to BSF

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:24 am

Delhi HC restores plea on absence of Section 377-like provision in BNS

Section 377, after the Supreme Court decriminalised consensual same-sex relations, continued to apply to non-consensual acts, offences involving minors, and bestiality. The BNS replaced the IPC from July 1, 2024

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:24 am

Communists fight elections to reflect rights of people, says Brinda Karat

She says parliamentary democracy under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre has been changed into corporate democracy

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 1:14 am

Residents demand desilting of Velachery lake as flooding, infra issues remain major concerns

Velachery, which became a separate constituency in 2008, lags behind on various fronts, say residents; they are worried by the routine flooding of the area, poor road conditions and heavy traffic congestion caused largely by encroachments

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:44 am

Undemocratic politics in Great Nicobar over land

Inequities arise between settler families and original islanders over land compensation for the Great Nicobar mega-infrastructure project

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:43 am

CAPF Bill says IPS necessary for Union-State coordination, reserves 50% I-G rank posts for IPS

The Bill seeks to negate a May 23, 2025 Supreme Court judgment which asked the Home Ministry to progressively reduce IPS deputation in CAPFs up to the rank of I-Gs in the next two years

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:29 am

UNI office sealed in Delhi; staffers allege manhandling by the police

An order issued by the Land and Development Office, pursuant to a court judgment, had asked the United News of India agency to vacate the premises

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:14 am

Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: AIADMK needs Delhi's consent to even face elections, says MK Stalin

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin has unleashed a scathing critique of the AIADMK, warning that the party might sacrifice the states priorities for the sake of favor from Delhi. His remarks come in light of AIADMK leaders rendezvous with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss coalition strategies.

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 12:10 am

Restoring rights: on the Hamsaanandini Nanduri vs Union Of India case

Adoptive mothers have the same rights as biological mothers

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:04 am

Renewal vs change: on the poll scene in Tamil Nadu

Each Dravidian alliance bets the TVK will hurt the other

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:59 pm

SC says people have a right to criticise its judgments

The Chief Justice said that the textbook edition in question had also balanced criticism by highlighting meaningful interventions made by the apex court in the past

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:44 pm

Crucial meeting scheduled in Delhi to shortlist DGP candidates for Tamil Nadu deferred

Chief Secretary was in Delhi for the Empanelment Committee Meeting scheduled on Friday

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:34 pm

Azharuddin greets people of TG on Eid

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:26 pm

India's forex reserves drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $11.683 billion to $716.81 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of $725.727 billion during the week ended February 13 this year

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:24 pm

CBI books officials in several States for misappropriating funds meant for scholarship to students with disabilities

CBI books officials and private individuals on charges of fraudulently withdrawing funds under the Umbrella Scholarship Scheme to the tune of 11.41 crore

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 11:14 pm

Himachal govt. intends to invest 3,000 crore in tourism; Chief Minister woos industry

During CII conference, Mr. Sukhu assured that harassment of industrialists would not be tolerated and their grievances could be brought directly to his notice; he adds that all clearances for industries should be provided at one place and the Industries department should actively facilitate investors

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:56 pm

Unseasonal rains: Agriculture Ministry reviews situation, assesses farm losses

The Ministry discussed the immediate needs of farmers, the process of insurance claims, and the functioning of relief mechanisms

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:54 pm

Mamata makes 10 commitments to woo West Bengal voters

Trinamool Congress manifesto highlights cash incentives like Lakshmir Bhandra and Yuva Saathi; makes fresh promises on healthcare, education infrastructure, support for landless farmers

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:45 pm

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata of poll code violation, demands EC action

The BJP leader alleged that Mamata Banerjee has violated the poll code by using the Chief Minister's letterhead for political correspondence

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

Watch: Industrial growth slowed to 2.3% in February before West Asia crisis; energy output shrinks: Govt data

New government data confirms that Indias eight core industrial sectors slowed to 2.3% in February 2026a slump that began before the current conflict in West Asia.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

PM Modi speaks to King of Bahrain; condemns attacks on energy infra in West Asia

During his telephonic conversation with the King of Bahrain, the prime minister reiterated the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:44 pm

West Asia war unravels Kashmir-Iran carpet connection

Kashmir has been competing with Iranian carpets for centuries, replicating unique designs associated with cities like Kermanshah, Kashan, Tabriz, Khorasan, Isfahan, Hamadan, Ardabil, Mashhad, Qum and Shiraz.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:34 pm

Indian Army concludes Exercise Amogh Jwala at UPs Babina ranges

The Indian Army carried out Exercise Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh, an exercise aimed at validating new operational concepts, force structures, procedures and protocols for modern warfare.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:34 pm

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow'

Israel said it had confirmed that Ismaeil Ahmadi, the chief of Iran's Basij paramilitary force, was eliminated in a strike earlier this week that also killed its top commander

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:25 pm

Price of premium petrol up 2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are troubled by the gas shortage; Indias crude oil basket is at $117.09 for every barrel this month

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:24 pm

Domestic production up, but LPG issue is still worrisome, says top official

At a time when there is a global supply crunch of LPG, a top Indian official has said that while panic buying has reduced, the LPG situation might be worrisome.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:24 pm

DD Chandana launches daily serial based on Kumvees acclaimed novel Aramane

The Kannada daily serial is directed by National-Award winning filmmaker Mansore

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:24 pm

West Bengals two-cornered contest is one between continuity and change

While the Trinamool Congress, which is battling an anti-incumbency of 15 years, is banking on cash incentive schemes and Bengali identity, the BJP wants to unseat Mamata Banerjee on grounds of alleged demographic change and corruption in the State

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 10:15 pm

Lethargic officials who left Chambal sanctuary to the mercy of sand miners will be held liable: SC

Bench tells Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, in whose tri-junction the sanctuary is located, that every act of destruction of wildlife habitat will attract offences and penalties under multiple laws

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

Work on inlet side of SLBC tunnel resumes after a gap of about 13 months

Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the target is to complete the tunnel by 2027-end and commission the project by June 2028

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

Two arrested for allegedly defrauding DMK man

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

Job calendar a big let down for unemployed youth in A.P., says DYFI

It demands that the job calendar be revised, with at least 1 lakh posts, and the upper age limit for the aspirants be increased to 47 years

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:44 pm

People stop cars to shoot videos of an accident, not help the dying on the road, says CJI

The Supreme Court was hearing a plea on the police stigmatising accused through social media handles, parading them in handcuffs and ropes

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:44 pm

As per provision, Nitish Kumar can remain CM for next six months: Bihar Minister Sharwan Kumar

The statement has come with BJP leaders of Bihar awaiting a new Chief Minister from the party after Nitish Kumars Rajya Sabha win

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:44 pm

Ashok Leyland to infuse 375 cr in UK arm Optare

The Times of India 20 Mar 2026 9:26 pm

The Mastermind Meets His Match

Ravichandran Ashwin joins VRX and suddenly, the smartest move on the board isnt a delivery. Its an address.

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

4,585 complaints on model code violations

Complaints from public received on cVIGIL app

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:24 pm

Alluri Sitharama Raju district plans 122 km world-class trekking network

Project to boost tourism, create jobs and link Araku, Paderu and Lambasingi under eco-friendly development

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:22 pm

Assam CM, regional party chiefs file nominations

State Congress president Gaurav Gogoi seeks a coordinated fight by the Opposition bloc to remove Himanta Biswa Sarma from power

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 9:14 pm

Ramadoss, Sasikala join hands, to field candidates in 234 seats

S. Ramadoss did not clarify under which banner his candidates would be fielded as the judiciary has refused to restrain his estranged son Anbumani from using the name and flag of the PMK

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Bypolls: BJP ahead in candidate selection, Congress weighs options

The bypolls have been necessitated owing to the deaths of incumbent MLAs H.Y. Meti in Bagalkot and Shamanur Shivashankarappa in Davangere; both served as Ministers during Siddaramaiahs previous tenure as Chief Minister

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Segments under Vadakara LS seat could see some keen contests

Left Democratic Front has an upper hand at present in these seats, and the United Democratic Front has only one MLA

The Hindu 20 Mar 2026 8:54 pm