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Schools await funds for midday meal scheme

Funds for the scheme are pending from December onwards in many schools

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:24 pm

Police intensify probe into Kowdiar Palace theft

Investigators compile list of all visitors who entered the palace between October and November, last year; they suspect the theft was carried out by someone familiar with the palace layout

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

MES leader Deepak Dalvi passes away

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:23 pm

Sivaganga Collector chairs meeting with owners of printing press, marriage halls, lodges and pawnshops

While trade must continue, any activity that influences voters or violates election law will result in criminal prosecution and immediate cancellation of trade licenses, says Sivaganga District Collector

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:22 pm

A.P. govt. announces one-time 50% interest waiver on property tax arrears

Taxpayers can avail of the benefit by paying 100% of principal property tax dues along with 50% of interest in a single lump sum payment until March 31, 2026

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

Political fronts struggling to iron out differences as deadline for filing nomination nears in Puducherry

After the ECI declared the election dates last Sunday, leaders of both the fronts went into a huddle on Monday to arrive at a consensus on the number of seats and selection of constituencies, but the meetings ended without any outcome

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam performed in Tirumala ahead of Ugadi

The traditional temple cleansing ritual has been performed in strict adherence to the Agama scriptures

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

Rayalaseema leaders seek immediate water release from Srisailam Dam

Submitting a representation to district Collector Rajakumari; emphasise that decisions on water release must align with existing GOs, Bachawat Tribunal provisions, and the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

Will govt actually allocate 18% to education, experts ask citing Telangana Education Policy

Former MLC Kodandaram says teachers salary issue marred proper discussion on the policy

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

Showers bring down soaring temperature in twin cities

Residents of Hubballi-Dharwad and various taluks in Dharwad district get a respite

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:19 pm

West Asia conflict: Sharp drop in flight services to Dubai

Following recurring UAE airspace restrictions, triggered by continued retaliatory strikes by Iran on US bases in the Gulf

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:18 pm

A.P. BJP chief urges government to allocate funds for major festivals

Party has launched a special initiative titled Janata Varadhi to strengthen coordination between the public and the government, says P.V.N. Madhav

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:18 pm

Senior National TT | RBI women stun PSPB for third title in four years

PSPB men maintain dominance with 24th consecutive title

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 8:09 pm

14 arrested in Varanasi on BJP Yuva Morcha's complaint after hosting Iftar on Ganga

Police said that a video went viral on March 16, purportedly showing a group of people holding an Iftar party on a boat on the Ganga

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

Mangaluru unlikely to get LPG shipment immediately

LPG Tanker Shivalik that discharged 20,000 tonnes of LPG at Mundra likely to sail to Dahej Port to discharge balance 26,000 tonnes

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

RDSS extends financial aid to families of 17 farmer suicide victims in Vijayawada

Each family given 50,000 to help rebuild their lives through small income-generating activities such as dairy farming, livestock rearing, or tailoring, says RDSS secretary

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

Creating 20 lakh jobs is the governments single-point agenda, says HRD Minister Lokesh

Urging the officials to ensure that the investment agreements translate into tangible projects, he says MoUs alone are not enough, and they must lead to real investments and employment generation

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

Release white paper on flow of investments into State, KTR tells govt.

KTR alleges variation in the figures on IT exports and employment

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:58 pm

RSS announces major structural reorganisation to boost nationwide activities

To accelerate the expansion of its activities, the current framework consisting of 11 kshetras and 46 prants will be transitioned into a more granular system of nine kshetras and 85 sambhags

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

No LPG shortage in Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu

Highlighting that the State has sufficient reserves to meet the demand for the next 15 days, the Chief Minister orders strict monitoring of LPG distribution through e-KYC and OTP-based systems to curb the diversion of cylinders

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

No immediate LPG shortage in Kerala, assures State government

Officials say that the supply lines remain stable and there is no immediate cause for concern; a multi-tiered monitoring system will oversee the overall LPG supply situation and guide allocation strategies in the State

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Truck driver killed on the spot, six injured in road accident

A tanker carrying milk, a truck and a motorcycle were involved in the road accident near Hanchinal camp in Sindhanur taluk

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

610 crore remains to be paid to Tamil Nadu under wage component of MGNREGS, Centre tells Lok Sabha

On January 23, whilemoving a motion on MGNREGS in the Assembly, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said the figures of liability to Tamil Nadu were 1,026 crore (wage) and 1,087 crore (component)

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Vyasa wins the Onnu Onnu Plate (Div. I)

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

DC urges students to imbibe Kannada poet Pu.Ti.Na.s values

Despite being an agrarian district, Mandyas literary contributions are notable, says Deputy Commissioner at the 121st birth anniversary of noted Kannada poet Purohit Thirunarayana Narasimhachar

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:44 pm

BJP members allege rampant corruption in building plan approvals, issuing e-khatas in Bengaluru

BJP members representing Bengaluru alleged rampant corruption in building plan approvals, issuance of e-khatas, construction of retaining walls along storm-water drains (rajakaluves), and property tax collection by civic bodies under the Greater Bengaluru Authority

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

JSM says Hard Rock Cafes in India will remain open

Florida-based Hard Rock Cafe International on March 16 said it was closing down 10 of its cafes

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

How the West Asia conflict is affecting medical tourism in India

Airspace restrictions, flight rerouting, and rising travel uncertainties are directly influencing patient mobility, both for those seeking treatment in India and for Indian patients who traditionally travelled to destinations such as Dubai and other regional hubs for specialised care

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

Jagan sees widespread public discontent against NDA government in Andhra Pradesh

People are questioning why welfare schemes implemented earlier are no longer being continued, says the YSRCP chief and hopes that the party will return to power

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

New Belagavi Mayor, Deputy Mayor to be chosen today

The BJP, which is sure to win both the posts, has issued a whip to all its members to be present for the elections expected to be unanimous

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

Additional District Court becomes functional in Valliyoor

Thisaiyanvilai, Cheranmahadevi too get new courts; the State government working towards creating a new revenue division with Valliyoor as its headquarters, says Appavu

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

Patch up for greater good, Assam citizens collective tells Congress, Raijor Dal

More than 170 intellectuals, social activists, and professionals said the deadlock between the two parties over one or two constituencies could defeat the goal of providing a democratic alternative

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

VSP pensioners seek reopening of higher pension option

They submit memorandum to EPFO Regional PF Commissioner citing rejection of 1,099 applications and difficulties with digital process

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:38 pm

Puducherry Assembly polls: NDA, INDIA blocs intensify seat-sharing talks

The battle for Puducherry's 30 Assembly seats spread across 23 seats in Puducherry, five in Karaikal, and one each in Mahe and Yanam regions is taking shape

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:33 pm

Car driver arrested in hit-and-run case

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:27 pm

Webinar on engineering careers to be held on March 20

The webinar aims to provide students with valuable insights into emerging engineering domains, skills sought by employers, and how aspiring engineers can prepare themselves for future-ready careers

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

Fire at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital; none hurt

Blaze broke out after a ventilator in the surgical ICU burst; swift action by healthcare personnel averted major mishap; patients evacuated and moved to safety

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:26 pm

Sunil Bose seeks revival of stalled railway projects of Chamarajanagar

The MP urges the government to strengthen the railway network in the region for the benefit of the common people

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:23 pm

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: IUML announces candidates; Kunhalikutty to contest from Malappuram

M.K. Muneer, K.P.A. Majeed dropped

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:21 pm

KTR launches trenchant attack on govt. for failing to implement its guarantees

Sustenance allowance to women, unemployment allowance to youth yet to see the light of the day

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:20 pm

No govt job through employment offices in five years in Rajasthan; 22 lakh candidates registered, says RTI

The data, provided by the Directorate of Employment, shows that as of January 14, a total of 22,21,317 candidates were registered as job seekers in district employment offices across the State; of these, over 13.08 lakh were male, 9.12 lakh female, and 989 fell under the 'other' category.

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Artocult launched in Hubballi

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

More than 700 drone flights completed during medical logistics pilot connecting Chandapura and E-City

Operating since January 2026, the 4-km aerial route is completed in 10 minutes.

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Hyderabad Metro Rail to explore battery-operated pod network for last-mile access

Pilot proposed along the Raidurg-Kukatpally stretch, linking metro stations with nearby residential areas using 4-6 seater pods with a capacity of up to 10,000 passengers per hour

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Artist documents A.P.s artistic legacy in handbook

Yellapu Kalasagars Art of Andhra Pradesh brings together the works of 300 artists, capturing the diversity, tradition, and evolving spirit of art from the region

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Parliamentary panel rebukes Ministry of Planning, Niti Aayog for poor financial management

Standing Committee on Finance said the Ministry and Niti Aayog sought higher budgets each year, despite significantly under-utilising their funds

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

ARAI officials visit site in Mandya to set up proposed testing centre

The three-member team is expected to submit its report in 20 days after which a technical team will visit the land for further evaluation

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Shivamogga DC instructs officials to take measures to avoid KFD infections

The DC directs health officials to maintain strict surveillance in the Malnad region, particularly in hotspots where monkey deaths have been reported

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

Samiti to organise Amar Balidan Divas in Varanasi onMarch 23

Jai Bharat Mata Seva Samiti will take out a procession from Lad Chincholi to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:18 pm

1.68lakhcases of defacement removed in Tamil Nadu, says Election Commission

It says the statues of late leaders need not be covered, but the photographs of politically active leaders must be covered. It also issues a clarification in respect of cases wherein individuals are found carrying cash

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:17 pm

1.68lakhcases of defacement removed in Tamil Nadu, says Election Commission

It says the statues of late leaders need not be covered, but the photographs of politically active leaders must be covered. It also issues a clarification in respect of cases wherein individuals are found carrying cash

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 7:17 pm

Assam Assembly elections 2026: United Peoples Party Liberal walks out of NDA

The regional party led by Pramod Boro had asked the BJP a week ago to clarify its status in the saffron camp

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 6:57 pm

Techie duped of 14.6 lakh in credit card fraud

The victim approached the Whitefield Cyber Crime Police Station and lodged a complaint, upon which the police registered a case against the unknown persons.

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 6:56 pm

Preparations under way at Pattinamarudhur site for first phase excavation

After evidences of potential prehistoric habitation were found at several places around Pattinamarudhur, the government was urged to take up comprehensive excavation

The Hindu 17 Mar 2026 6:55 pm