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India sustains progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains, says new UN report

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:43
The region’s under-five mortality has fallen significantly — from 92 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2000 to nearly 32 in 2024, reflecting sustained progress in child health outcomes, the Union Health Ministry says
Categories: National News

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Congress candidate selection in limbo

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:23
After several rounds of meetings and consultations, central election committee of the party could not resolve the issue of allowing MPs from the State to contest the Assembly elections
Categories: National News

Tribal Affairs Minister meets Vietnam counterpart to discuss Memorandum of Cooperation

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:13
Draft memorandum approved; Tribal Affairs Minister invited to Vietnam to witness signing of final agreement; collaboration potential in livelihood promotion, value addition to forest products, sustainable agriculture, skill development, research partnerships, and cultural documentation.
Categories: National News

Are publication of books, manufacture of prasadam by temples an industrial activity, Supreme Court asks

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:13
The question was posed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is part of a nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant examining the ambit of the definition of ‘industry’ and whether it would include charities and hospitals
Categories: National News

China-bound Russian oil tanker diverted to India

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:13
Aqua Titan carrying 7.7 lakh barrels of crude makes U-turn in Southeast Asia, heading towards Mangalore port; analyst says ship part of the ‘dark fleet’ mostly controlled by the Russian state
Categories: National News

Congress says Pradyut Bordoloi’s exit ‘unfortunate’, accuses BJP of poaching its leaders

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:59
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says differences over ticket allocation may have triggered Bordoloi’s exit. MP Manickam Tagore says a traitor who switches sides in the middle of the battlefield cannot escape the judgment of the people.
Categories: National News

Second edition of IOS SAGAR set to boost maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean Region

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:53
Designed as a unique operational engagement programme, IOS SAGAR enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail together onboard an Indian Naval ship
Categories: National News

Gandhi Bunakar mela opens in Vijayawada

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:53
The national-level handloom exhibition aimed at supporting handloom weavers and promoting traditional textiles will continue till March 31
Categories: National News

Where’s the Minister, asks Speaker; says Question Hour more important than meetings

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:43
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also urges MPs not to chat when the House takes up obituary references, says it is not a good practice
Categories: National News

Sri Lanka ready to welcome and support refugees from India: Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:41
The Cabinet Minister requests Governments of India and Tamil Nadu to refrain from using them as ‘political propaganda tool’
Categories: National News

HC directive on removing Prosopis juliflora hailed: MDMK leader Vaiko to start a people’s movement

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:33
The MDMK leader said that the court, on realising the gravity of the situation with regard to the presence of karuvelam trees, and how they affect the water table and cause other problems, had given a comprehensive order.
Categories: National News

BJP urges traditional Ugadi celebrations to strengthen community bonds

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:33
Visit prominent temples in villages across districts and actively participate in the celebrations along with local communities, says party State president
Categories: National News

Ugadi festivities at Kanaka Durga temple to commence on March 19

Hindu - Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:23
In view of heavy rush during weekends and festival days, new parking regulations have been introduced as per the directions of the State Home Department
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