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Madras high court to hear PIL to stall screening of 'Dhurandhar 2' until Tamil Nadu polls

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 06:43
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to halt the screening of the film 'Dhurandhar 2' in Tamil Nadu. The petitioner argues that the movie's political content violates the ongoing Model Code of Conduct. The court, acknowledging the film's release, advised the petitioner to file a formal writ petition for consideration.
Categories: National News

Assembly Elections LIVE updates: ECI approves transfer of returning officers for West Bengal polls

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 03:19
A total of 445 candidates have filed nominations for the 30 assembly constituencies in the Union Territory of Puducherry
Categories: National News

25 leopards relocated from Maharashtra to Gujarat's Vantara facility: Minister

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 03:19
The population of leopards has risen four times in 10 years. The State, which had 101 tigers seven-eight years back, now has 444, Maharashtra’s Forest Minister Ganesh Naik said
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Military plane carrying troops crashes in Colombia: Death toll climbs to 66, many injured

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 03:11
A Colombian Air Force Hercules C-130 plane crash near the Peruvian border has claimed 66 lives, with many more injured. The aircraft reportedly struck a tree during takeoff, leading to a devastating fire and detonation of onboard explosives. Local residents were the first responders, aiding injured soldiers before military vehicles arrived, though access remains a challenge.
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A call before strikes: How Netanyahu convinced Trump of Khamenei's joint killing

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 03:03
Responding to Reuters, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly did not directly comment on the call between Trump and Netanyahu but said the operation aimed to "destroy the Iranian regime's ballistic missile and production capacity, annihilate the Iranian regime's Navy, end their ability to arm proxies, and guarantee that Iran can never obtain a nuclear weapon." There was no immediate response from Netanyahu’s office or Iran’s UN representative to requests for comment.
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What IPL teams can and can't do in 2026 edition: BCCI's new guidelines

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:55
IPL teams will no longer hold practice sessions on match days starting in 2026, with new regulations outlining net and wicket allocations. Strict rules are in place for player movement, fitness tests, and attire during matches and presentations to ensure smooth operations and broadcasting.
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CPI (M) accepts five-seat offer, signs pact with DMK

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:52
The CPI (M), which was allotted six seats in the last Assembly elections in the same alliance, sought double-digit seats from the DMK but was denied due to the entry of more parties in the alliance
Categories: National News

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF seeks hat-trick, UDF eyes comeback in Mananthavady

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:47
Adding a new dimension to the campaign, a coalition of Adivasi organisations under the banner of the Adivasi Gothra Maha Sabha has come up with their disgruntlement over the reluctance of leading fronts to field a candidate from the Paniya community
Categories: National News

Bill to amend trans rights law listed for consideration, passing in Lok Sabha on March 24

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:45
Bill proposes amendments on transgender individuals, the procedure for obtaining a transgender certificate, and compliance requirements for medical institutions that may perform gender-affirming care procedures
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IAF civilian employee nabbed for leaking secrets to Pakistan for Rs 3.5 lakh

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:42
A civilian employee at Assam's Chabua Air Force Station, Sumit Kumar, has been arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistan-based handlers for approximately Rs 3.25 lakh. Investigators are working to uncover the full extent of his involvement and the classified data he leaked, with Kumar remanded in custody until April 2.
Categories: National News

Ahead of Chandrayaan-4, IIT and PRL team decodes moon’s titanium-rich rocks

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:37
The Chandrayaan-4 mission, which ISRO has planned for 2028, aims to collect rock samples from the moon and return them to the earth, making the choice of landing site critical; the study’s findings could help inform that decision
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PDP legislator Parra submits Bill on divisional status for Chenab valley, Pir Panjal valley in J&K

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:22
The Bill also pressed for new districts in Jammu as well as Kashmir
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai's one-line reaction to ChatGPT launch

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:22
Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed his "uncomfortably exciting" reaction to ChatGPT's 2022 launch, admitting the speed of AI diffusion surprised even his "AI-first" company. This prompted a 'Code Red' that ultimately led to the development of Gemini 3, now outperforming rivals. Pichai emphasized Google's quiet, full-stack innovation approach, building necessary infrastructure before product release.
Categories: National News

IPL 2026: Can Axar shed 'forever the bridesmaid' tag this season?

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:20
If Delhi Capitals are to end their IPL title drought, Axar Patel will have to step up with the bat, ball and as a captain. Interestingly, Axar has never crossed the 300-run mark in the IPL in the 162 games he has played over twelve years. The all-rounder is yet to better his debut season with the ball, where he picked up 17 wickets for Kings XI Punjab, now Punjab Kings.
Categories: National News

Nitish Kumar kicks off fifth phase of Samriddhi Yatra

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:15
The Chief Minister announced that his government has set a target of providing jobs and employment opportunities to 1 crore youths in the next five years
Categories: National News

Packaged water turns costly as raw material prices rise due to West Asia conflict

Hindu - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:13
The cost of each cap used in bottles has increased from about 10 paise to 30 paise or 40 paise; the price of a 20-litre bubble-top container has been increased by ₹5 to offset rising input cost
Categories: National News

Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said

Times of India - Tue, 03/24/2026 - 02:13
The White House has not confirmed reports of potential meeting between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad, calling the situation sensitive and fluid. Mediating countries, including Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to convene US-Iran talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations. This diplomatic push follows a pause in US strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
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