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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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:27 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:23 pm

Professors promoted as principals in government arts and science colleges

The appointments are based on directions issued by the Kerala Administrative Tribunal (KAT) in connection with disputes over principal appointments in government colleges

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:19 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:18 pm

Punjab, NorthEast United share the spoils

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:17 pm

Protest staged in Kalaburagi against hike in LPG prices

Congress Womens Wing members express strong dissent against the recent surge in LPG prices

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 10:06 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 9 Mar 2026 10:00 pm

India will not raise petrol prices despite global crude headwinds: Government sources

The minimum gap for booking a domestic LPG refill has been increased to 25 days from the current 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cylinders

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:56 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:54 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:51 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:49 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:44 pm

Workshop on pre-monsoon cleaning held

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:42 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:39 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:35 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:32 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

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

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:30 pm

Boy accused in Ballari hostel rampage case taken into custody

The police secure him following a 36-hour search based on reliable information after incident leaves one student dead, seven injured

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:17 pm

Anthropic India is distinct from U.S.-based firm, counsel tells court

Principal District Court allows Belagavi-based petitioner to amend his plaint, adjourns hearing till March 23

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:07 pm

T20 World Cup: Kishan overcomes personal loss to excel in the summit clash

During Indias practice session on March 7 evening, Ishan Kishan was informed that his cousin and her husband had succumbed to injuries suffered in a road accident in Siliguri on March 6

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:04 pm

HPCL Visakh Refinery conducts mock drill

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:02 pm

Death of boy after surgery on fractured leg at KGH in Vizag triggers row

Kin allege medical negligence and exchange heated arguments with hospital authorities; a four-member panel will submit report within 48 hours, says KGH Superintendent

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 9:01 pm

Illam Thedi Kalvi volunteers demand priority, reservation in government jobs

A Illam Thedi Kalvi volunteer says that establishing a dedicated reservation for volunteers in government recruitment will ensure that their four years of dedicated service and experience do not go waste

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:57 pm

Special drive once in a week to remove debris of roadside trees in Tiruchi

On an average, around 200 trips are made daily, collecting nearly 70 to 100 tonnes of garden waste from different parts of the city, say sources in the Corporation

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:51 pm

Power utilities told to gear up for summer demand surge

Energy Special Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand asks DISCOMs to ensure 24x7 quality supply as power demand in Andhra Pradesh may touch 280 MU per day in May

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:47 pm

National Safety Month observed at NLCIL

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:45 pm

Chennithalas debut novel released

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:44 pm

Internal quota: Rally planned on March 12

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:43 pm

Acharya Sabha blames government for ghee adulteration in Tirupati laddus

Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha urges greater vigilance in temple administration and says only Dharmic and responsible individuals should manage temple affairs to prevent violations of Shastra norms

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:41 pm

Saffron crowd wants to swallow Tamil Nadu, DMK won't allow it: Stalin

Mr. Stalin also launched a scathing attack against his rival, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of becoming a slave to the BJP in order to become CM

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:41 pm

Sreedharan seeks public support for Kerala high-speed rail plan

Former DMRC chairmans plan has drawn attention as neither the State nor the Union government has expressed interest in taking it forward

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:40 pm

Social media flooded with Keralites paeans to Sanju Samson

Politicians of all hues and film actors join the chorus, saluting Sanju Special Samson

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

Puducherry government moots integrated riverfront development project

The project, estimated to cost 750 crore, aims to transform riverbanks into vibrant public spaces while protecting river ecology and promoting sustainable tourism

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:32 pm

Railway law enforcement agencies crack down on drug peddlers as pre-poll surveillance intensifies

Data on drug seizures by the Railway Protection Force and other agencies between January and the first week of March indicate that the Railways remain a key route for narcotic trafficking

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:30 pm

Cooptex expo to be held in Madurai

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

KGMOA opposes extension of OP hours

Govt. increases OP hours by 1 hour from the present 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Doctors say they are already working without adequate rest and extending OP hours is going to push them to severe physical and mental stress

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:29 pm

Navarasa - The Mahabharata Experience by Apoorva Krishna brings together nine emotions and one epic

Navarasa - The Mahabharata Experience by violinist Apoorva Krishna is a rare thematic production that explores the spectrum of human emotion

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:27 pm

TTD plans digital procurement portal to streamline tenders

AI-based system to verify suppliers, analyse market trends and integrate tendering, supply management and payments through a single digital platform aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency, says official

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:16 pm

SUEZ begins door-to-door KWA consumer survey

The 1,141.28-crore project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), to begin with surveys and asset mapping

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:11 pm

Around 40% of flights to West Asia operational amid transit visa delays for expats

The full restoration of operations depends on regulatory approvals and airspace reopening, while many Indian nationals continue to struggle with delayed transit visas in Saudi Arabia and Oman, alongside rising ticket prices.

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:10 pm

Left MPs slam Rahul Gandhi for his inappropriate remarks against Pinarayi government

CPI(M)s John Brittas and CPIs P. Sandosh Kumar raised the issue at the INDIA bloc meeting on March 9, arguing that such comments were injurious to the blocs unity

The Hindu 9 Mar 2026 8:10 pm