Assam Assembly polls: Trinamool Congress releases star campaigners list, led by Mamata Banerjee
TMC leaders, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Sagarika Ghose, Moloy Ghatak, Satabdi Roy, Saayoni Ghosh, Shanta Chettri, June Maliah, Mosaraf Hussen and Dulu Ahmed, as also part of the 18-member star campaigner panel.
India seen as key to ending ongoing war, says RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Bhagwat said it is now widely acknowledged that India has the unique capability to help bring peace to the Middle East, given its civilisational ethos
Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 sites, apps blocked
The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting exchanges functioning like P-2-P betting marketplaces
BJP-led NDA to win Assam with thumping majority, suggests opinion poll
The poll also predicted that Congress-led opposition will get between 26-28 seats. The Congress led Mahajot secured a combined tally of 50 seats. Going by the predictions, the opposition tally will be a significant climbdown from 2021.
Mamata Banerjee unveils TMC manifesto for Bengal polls: 'Banglar jonno didir 10 protigya'
Banerjee, who is seeking a fourth straight term, said the manifesto has her 10 'protigyas' (pledges), which will be fulfilled once her party returns to power after the upcoming elections.
AINRC, BJP finalise seat sharing for Puducherry assembly polls
Puducherry Chief Minister and AINRC leader N Rangasamy held talks with BJP leader and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at a private hotel.
LDF or UDF? Opinion poll predicts close fight in 2026 Kerala polls; gain for BJP
The IANS-Matrize survey projects the LDF to win 61-71 seats in the 140-member Assembly, with a vote share of 42-43 per cent
Premium fuel gets costlier: Check regular petrol prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Here’s the full list of regular petrol and diesel prices in India's top cities on March 20
India condoles demise of a citizen in Saudi Arabia, embassy extends support to family
New Delhi has stepped up diplomatic outreach across regions and power centres in a bid to de-escalate the intensifying conflict in West Asia, engaging with multiple stakeholders while firmly reiterating that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward.
CJI Surya Kant recuses from EC appointment case: 'Somebody may accuse me of conflict of interest'
The Court subsequently directed that the case be listed on April 7 before a separately designated Bench.
Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalikbari constituency
Sarma was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Biswa Sarma, BJP's Gauhati Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania
Zubeen Garg to infiltration: Key issues set to shape Assam polls 2026
Although the saffron party appears to be in pole position leading to April 9 (the day of polling), a host of politically sensitive issues are set to dominate the electoral discourse in the state, shaping the campaign strategies of major parties in the run-up to the poll.
Delhi High Court says clean toilet basic workplace right, quashes Jamia's 'disciplinary' action against professor
The court was hearing a plea by the professor challenging an order that required her to submit a written apology, with the university terming her conduct as “misconduct and insubordination.”
India undecided on purchase of unsanctioned Iranian oil: 'Difficult to answer right now'
Petroleum ministry official said that the government is taking all the required steps to ensure there is no shortage of LPG
LPG production up 40% amid full-capacity refinery operations: Govt
Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) noted that LPG production has increased by 40 per cent, reflecting efforts to boost domestic supply and ease pressure on distribution
US defence stocks hold gains after Iran strikes, but rally cools amid spending uncertainty
The muted response of defence stocks since the war began contrasts with the sharp gains seen earlier this year
Centre sets up panel of legal experts to rewrite NCERT judiciary chapter, Supreme Court closes suo motu case
The panel comprises of former Supreme Court Justices Indu Malhotra and Aniruddha Bose, alongwith former Attorney General KK Venugopal.
5 reasons why Left is struggling to survive in Bengal, a state it dominated for 34 years
Several shortcomings and flaws crept up during the Left's 34-year uninterrupted rule in West Bengal. The party, since its ouster in 2011, has been facing an existential challenge in the state.
Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengal's Murshidabad
Chaudhary, the minister of state (Independent Charge) for skill development and entrepreneurship, received the threat call around 11 am on March 18 from an unidentified number, the officials said.
Tamil Nadu opinion poll suggests AIADMK edge over DMK, Vijay’s TVK emerges as key factor
The IANS-Matrize survey projects the AIADMK-led alliance to receive 39-40 per cent of the vote share, potentially translating into 114–127 seats in the 234-member Assembly
Uttar Pradesh's first AI city? Yogi govt's big bet on Lucknow
The project is also expected to focus on key sectors such as healthcare, robotics and data analytics, encouraging the development of AI-driven solutions in diagnostics and automation.
OPINION | UGC 2026 guidelines risk reverse bias in higher education
UGC 2026 regulations exclude the General Category from protection, misclassify OBCs as oppressed, and risk fostering division and reverse bias in Indian higher education institutions
Semaglutide’s patent expires today. What does it mean for patients, pharma players and Novo Nordisk?
Novo Nordisk's strategy involves defending its Indian market by combining its premium brand with local distribution strength and lowering prices.
Auto stocks face earnings risk as CLSA cuts estimates on crude, supply disruptions
The brokerage said the key uncertainty is whether the impact remains limited to the near term or evolves into a broader earnings downgrade cycle. It noted that during the first Covid wave, auto OEM stocks corrected 30–45 percent over a 40-day period, indicating that a further 15 percent decline from current levels cannot be ruled out.
'Restraint is...': Tharoor backs India's cautious stance on West Asia conflict, differs with Sonia Gandhi
The Thiruvananthapuram MP said if he had to advise a Congress government, he would ask it to act with restraint at this time – same as what the central government is currently doing.
