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Implement Supreme Court verdict in the TAIT-2022: Congress leader writes to CM

Due to the wrong decision of the State government’s education department, about 8000 OBC and other candidates have been excluded from the recruitment process despite having merit, he said

Delhi HC refers dispute over use of ‘Tridev’ song in ‘Dhurandhar 2’ to mediation

In its plea, Trimurti Films, makers of Tridev, alleged that Dhurandhar 2’s track “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)” used Tridev’s track “Tirchi Topi Wale” without due authorisation

Rajasthan water campaign to promote CSR for groundwater recharge

Memorandums of understanding were also signed with several organisations

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Marco Rubio; U.S. diplomat to visit India next month

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewed bilateral relationships, especially trade, critical minerals, defence and the Quad

Reining in medicine prices despite war impact on pharma inputs: Official

Propylene remains the most critical input since it is used in Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and Isobutyl Benzene production, which are used in medicines such as Ibuprofen

Ex-IPS officer Ninama, former AAP leader join BJP ahead of Gujarat local polls

M.L. Ninama, who recently took voluntary retirement three months before his scheduled superannuation, joined the BJP at an event in Shamlaji in Aravalli district

Why did the Congress withdraw its candidate from Baramati at the last minute?

Despite Congress’ withdrawal, the election in the Pawar bastion will not be unopposed

Rajasthan ACB arrests retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal in Jal Jeevan Mission scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureau’s investigation into the alleged JJM scam, which began in 2024, has led to the arrest of 10 accused, while three others are absconding

Over 4,600 in fray for Tamil Nadu Assembly polls

Karur has the highest number of contestants in a single constituency, with 85 candidates in the race; there were 47 candidates in Perambur, including TVK president C. Joseph Vijay

Record turnout in Puducherry, Assam; Kerala near all-time high

Incumbents express confidence after increased voter turnout; ‘crucial’ polls will provide a bigger mandate, says Kerala Chief Minister; Assam CM hails ‘historic’ turnout as many polling booths cross 95%

Double murder in Bihar, but BJP, JD(U) vying for CM seat: Tejashwi

My appeal is that in the game of musical chairs, the BJP-JD(U) government should not murder the rights, demands, aspirations, hopes, and dreams of lakhs of youth of Bihar, says RJD leader

₹550-cr. bank ‘scam’: CBI registers FIR; Haryana govt. suspends 2 IAS officers

The matter was initially examined by the State government and referred to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in February for investigation

Bengal blues: On SIR and elections

SIR, not governance, dominates political discourse in poll-bound Bengal

Chief Minister to attend Congress Working Committee meeting on April 10

He is also expected to discuss the political situation and LPG crisis in Karnataka at the meeting.

The Simple living in Kurma Gramam village

Nestled amidst the scenic hills of Hiramandalam in Andhra Pradesh, Kurma Gramam is a tiny hamlet, spread across 60 acres and inhabited by 17 families that stands in contrast to modern lifestyles. Cut off from the contemporary living, the village functions without electricity, mobile phones, internet connectivity or even LPG services. Life here moves at a slower pace, deeply rooted in simplicity and spiritual discipline, writes Harish Gilai

Anaicut: Predominantly tribal constituency long plagued by neglect of basic infrastructure

Civic amenities such as bitumen roads, water supply, electricity connection and government hospital still remain a distant dream for residents of many tribal hamlets in the hills

Summer scares: With the peaking of summer, marauding wild animals throw life out of gear in the eastern regions of Kollam

As summer progresses, the eastern forest fringes of Kollam become hotspots of human-wildlife conflict. The presence of herds of bison and elephants even near towns throws normal life into disarray. The crisis extends into the vast agricultural sectors of the region as well. Navamy Sudhish explores the reasons for the wildlife incursion and how effective are the preventive strategies deployed by the Forest department

Licensed surveyors stage demonstration in Mysuru

Jeevan Reddy leaving the party painful: Jagga Reddy

Advocate assaulted by bike-borne men

The victim, identified as Shivaraja, a resident of Muddinapalya, stated in his complaint that the incident occurred between 8.54 p.m. and 10.08 p.m.

Kerala Assembly polls 206: Three people cast their vote in Pachakkanam booth inside Periyar Tiger Reserve

The booth was specifically set up at the Pachakkanam Anganwadi to accommodate a total of six registered voters: five men and one woman

Assam sees record voter turnout of over 85%

Officials said voting was largely peaceful, despite reports of violence in a few constituencies, including Khowang and Tamulpur, and allegations of proxy voting at a booth in the Guwahati Central constituency

Drunken driving leads to suspension of Armed Reserve head constable