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Illegal samosa making unit busted in Hyderabads Jiyaguda; stale eggs, used cooking oil seized

The unit was being run without mandatory clearances, including an FSSAI licence, trade licence, or fire safety certification

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:53 pm

Civil Supplies Department cracked down on illegal possession of LPG cylinders

The department has seized around 55 cylinders and booked cases on 19 persons in the last few days

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

Cow vigilantes death in Mathura: Protest by locals trigger tension

Taking cognisance of the cow vigilantes death, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directs officials to ensure strict action against the perpetrators

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:52 pm

CPI(M) Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Seat Sharing Uncertainty with DMK for Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, March 21: As uncertainty looms over seat sharing in the DMK-led alliance for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has convened emergency meetings of its state committee and state executive committee. The meetings were called following the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission, prompting intensified ... Read more CPI(M) Calls Emergency Meeting Amid Seat Sharing Uncertainty with DMK for Tamil Nadu Elections

Morningstar 21 Mar 2026 12:51 pm

Rupali Chakankars exit not enough; probe must target big fish, says Congress leader

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged that attempts were underway to shield the influential people linked to the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who was arrested earlier this week in Nashik.

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:50 pm

Israel attacks Tehran, Beirut as U.S. sends Marines to West Asia

More than 2,000 people have been killed since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on February 28

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:48 pm

Akshay Kumar pays tribute to Chuck Norris: The effortless command he brought on screen stayed with me

Norris died on Thursday (March 19, 2026), in what his family described as a sudden passing

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:27 pm

The rising tide of ecoanxiety among Indias youth: a call for climate resilience

The younger generation, navigating generational divergence, often faces a dual allegiance of morally adhering to familial practices and responding ethically to the global planet crisis. This means that they could be facing more eco-guilt whilst trying to stay aligned with traditional practices

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:24 pm

Kerala CM blames successive Congress, BJP governments at Centre for Indias cooking gas crisis

Pinarayi Vijayan says the Congress in 2006, and later the BJP, capitulated to American imperialism by repeatedly rejecting proposed India-Iran gas pipeline

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:23 pm

Chuck Norris death: Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Lee Majors pay tribute

Chuck Norriss death has sparked a wave of tributes from fellow action stars and fans

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:02 pm

Muslims offer Id prayers in Delhi's communally charged Uttam Nagar amid heavy police presence

Only residents are being allowed into certain stretches after verification, while the movement of outsiders is restricted

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 12:02 pm

CM Revanth to release first instalment of Rythu Bharosa on March 22, inaugurates oil palm factory in Siddipet

The Chief Minister will release 3,590 crore as the first instalment directly into the bank accounts of 70 lakh farmers owning up to one acre of land

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:52 am

TMMK organises special prayer on Eid in Chennai

TMMK president and Manithaneya Makkal Katchi leader M.H. Jawahirullah said at a time when this auspicious day is being observed, the ongoing conflict in West Asia is worrisome

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:52 am

Watch: Trump signals U.S. military drawdown on Iran, but cancels ceasefire move

Donald Trump hints at scaling back U.S. operations against Iran, saying objectives are nearly metwithout calling for a ceasefire

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:52 am

Refiners in India, elsewhere in Asia look to buy Iranian oil after U.S. waives sanctions

Three Indian refining sources said they will buy Iranian oil and are awaiting government directions and clarity from Washington on details such as payment terms

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:25 am

Odissi dancer Madhumita Raut dies of cardiac arrest

Her works included compositions on poetry, choreographic compositions on poems of Goethe, and fusion dances with Balinese dancer Dia Tantri in the Netherlands

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:22 am

Air India deployed wrong aircraft for Vancouver; plane returned to Delhi

An apparent lapse in updating the list of requirements for the operation of flights to Canada resulted in the situation, where a wrong aircraft was deployed for the particular service, sources said

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 11:12 am

Beyond the Biennale: How murals are rewriting Kochis streets

As the Kochi Muziris Biennale spills beyond gallery walls, artists and collectives turn Fort Kochi and Mattancherry into a living canvas shaped by community, politics and time.

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 10:52 am

Sanjana Dipu on her turn as Roslin in the web series after a hiatus of seven years since Moothon

The actor who made her debut in Moothon is back after seven years with two webseries Roslin and Bandwale

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 10:52 am

PM Modi, President Murmu extend Id-ul-Fitr greetings

President Murmu urged all to resolve to promote unity and harmony in society and contribute to the nations progress

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 10:25 am

Delhi minimum temperature dips to 13C; fog returns

Delhi had on March 20 registered a minimum temperature of 16C. On March 21, the air quality index (AQI) stood at 94 (satisfactory) at 8 a.m.

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 10:24 am

A jamming session ahead ofTNelections

A data jam on March 28 will have participants studying how the Assembly constituencies in and around Chennai are faring on a set of parameters

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 10:12 am

Security heightened at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur amid Eid celebrations: DCP

Eid al-Fitr celebrations are underway across India. Security is heightened at key locations like Kanpur's Badi Eidgah. People are gathering for prayers in Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Delhi. Families are exchanging greetings and gifts. The festival marks the end of Ramazan, a month of fasting and prayer.

The Economic Times 21 Mar 2026 10:05 am

Maharashtra will be at the forefront of Indias orange economy: CM Fadnavis

The Maharashtra Chief Minister highlighted that the esports is emerging as viable career option for youngster and does not remain mere entertainment

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

Tripura Government accommodating fake private universities, Opposition alleges

Opposition members staged a walkout after bills concerning the setting up of three universities were adopted by majority votes in the State Assembly on March 20

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

Odisha-bound bus catches fire near Ramabhadrapuram, all passengers safe

The bus was travelling from Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri in Odisha

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

I have been in favour of doves in West Asia or other conflicts, says Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor was asked to comment on the hawkish remarks emanation from both sides when it comes to the West Asia conflict which began three weeks ago, with no end in sight

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 9:22 am

U.S. says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues

Airlines and travel groups fear absences among the 50,000 Transportation Security Administration airport security officers could increase again this weekend

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 7:42 am

U.S. judge blocks restrictive Pentagon press access policy

The U.S. Government said policy necessary for national security; Judge says public should have access to information from different perspectives

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 6:42 am

U.S. issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

This was the third time the U.S. has temporarily waived sanctions in about two weeks

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 5:31 am

Chennai man electrocuted while closing window at home

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:22 am

Sasikala and Ramadoss sign poll pact

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:21 am

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

Stalin attacks Delhi trip of EPS

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:05 am

Seven-year-old boy riding pillion dies in mishap

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:05 am

Govt invites bids to build 5 rare earth magnet units

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:05 am

Four held for robbing labourer in Chennai

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:05 am

CPI submits wishlist of constituencies to DMK

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 5:03 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

Rare migratory bird recorded along TN coast

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 4:47 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

60 BJP karyakartas begin work to sway Telugu votes in state

The Times of India 21 Mar 2026 3:48 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

Under fire over links with rape accused godman, Maharashtra womens panel chief quits

Party has asked her to resign on moral grounds, say NCP sources

The Hindu 21 Mar 2026 2:54 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

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

Chhattisgarh Assembly passes Bill to curb malpractices in public examinations

The Bill prescribed imprisonment of up to 10 years and fines of up to 1 crore for specified violations

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

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