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Rajya Sabha election results today: Counting to begin at 5 pm as voting held for 37 seats across 10 states - Check full details

Before voting began, 26 candidates were elected unopposed across seven states, reducing the number of seats going to the polls.

Bihar Rajya Sabha battle: Why NDA needs 3 cross-votes for a clean sweep

While the NDA is confident of securing four seats, its fifth candidate, Shivesh Kumar, would require at least three cross-votes from the Opposition for the alliance to achieve a clean sweep.

No 'blanket arrangement' with Iran for Indian ships in Strait of Hormuz: Jaishankar

Jaishankar made the remarks ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels on Monday, where discussions are expected to include whether to expand the mandate of the EU's Aspides naval mission in the Red Sea to also cover the Strait of Hormuz

Haryana drops case against Ashoka faculty Mahmudabad over Operation Sindoor remarks

The Supreme Court, while acknowledging the Haryana state government's decision, issued a caution to Mahmudabad to exercise prudence in the future.

Iran war: UAE orders stern action against 19 Indians for 'misleading' posts

The action follows extensive monitoring of digital platforms by authorities to curb the spread of fabricated information and artificial content intended to incite public disorder and undermine stability.

Rajya Sabha elections 2026: Full list of winners across states

A stronger presence in the Rajya Sabha would also make it easier for the government to push through major social and labour reforms that often face resistance in the Upper House, particularly measures that require a two-thirds majority for passage.

Iran deal allowed safe passage for 2 Indian tankers through Hormuz: US Energy Secretary

The US has now officially acknowledged the diplomatic efforts that countries including India are employing to ensure the safe passage of tanker ships

OPINION | Political stakes rise as five regions prepare for polls

Assembly elections in four states and Puducherry trigger intense political contests, with regional issues, opposition strategies and leadership battles shaping campaigns as parties vie for voter support 

OPINION | Supply chain disruptions and the consumerism crisis

Sanghnomics: Supply chain panic highlights the fragility of consumption-driven economies. Indian philosophical traditions and Integral Humanism propose restrained consumption and sustainable development as alternatives 

Chart of the Day: Market mayhem — Which sectors took a direct hit?

Indian benchmark indices have shed over 8 percent since American and Israeli forces struck Iran, but the damage has not been spread evenly. Certain sectors have taken a far heavier blow

In a first, three-month nationwide survey begins to document India’s manuscripts

The exercise, beginning at the district level and moving upward, aims to identify manuscripts across the country and build a consolidated database.

What’s behind Iran’s Hormuz passage for 2 Indian tankers? Jaishankar says ‘talks yielded some results’

This is ongoing. If it is yielding results for me, I would naturally continue to look at it. Certainly, from India's perspective, it is better that we reason and we coordinate and we get a solution, says EAM.

Rs 17 'gas crisis charge' on two lemonades? Bengaluru cafe bill goes viral amid LPG crunch

LPG distributors in Bengaluru say domestic cylinder supplies remain stable; however, there is an acute shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, which are primarily used by hotels and restaurants.

Iran conflict puts India’s Gulf remittance lifeline at risk

Five states—Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka—together receive nearly 66% of India’s total remittances

Thorium key to India's long-term energy independence, says former AEC chief Anil Kakodkar

India holds the world's largest thorium reserves, and developing technologies to use them could not only strengthen energy security but also reduce proliferation risks

Europe can't replicate India's Iran ties; New Delhi open to sharing engagement model, says Jaishankar

Jaishankar said each relationship with Iran "stands on its own merits," making direct comparisons difficult, though he added that India would be willing to share its approach with European capitals.

Aligarh BJP MP opposes Eid namaz at Numaish Ground: ‘What’s Ramzan?’

“I don't know what Ramzan or Eid is. There is no need to give them the Numaish Ground. They have Eidgah for offering prayers, says Satish Kumar Gautam.

Rajya Sabha polls: Tight contests loom in Bihar, Odisha, Haryana after 26 elected unopposed

The biennial elections are for 37 seats: seven in Maharashtra, four in Odisha, six in Tamil Nadu, five in West Bengal, three in Assam, five in Bihar, two in Chhattisgarh, two in Haryana, one in Himachal Pradesh, and two in Telangana.

As markets turned volatile, 63% of mutual funds raised cash levels in February

Equity-oriented schemes accounted for the bulk of these inflows, raising Rs 3,955 crore.

India turns to Russia, Morocco to secure fertiliser supplies amid raging West Asia war

India is the world’s largest importer of urea and Diammonium phosphate (DAP), making supply security critical for its farming sector

Rajya Sabha Election Results 2026 Live: NDA wins on all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, BJP and allies take 3 in Odisha

Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Live Updates: The elections are being held as the terms of 37 members from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana are set to expire in April.

Deepening market rout dents wealth of Premji, Nadar, KP Singh, Lodha, Rahul Bhatia

Real estate stocks have remained under pressure in 2026 amid weakness in the IT sector and broader markets.

Jaishankar says India in talks with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid energy supply concerns

New Delhi believes it is more productive to 'reason and coordinate' with Tehran to find a way forward rather than avoid engagement, the minister said