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CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.

Puducherry will vote for its 30 Assembly seats on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4. Nearly 9.44 lakh voters are eligible, including 23,033 first-time electors. The Election Commission emphasized free and fair polls, deploying extensive webcasting and model polling stations. The NDA, including AINRC and BJP, has finalized its seat-sharing plan.

They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of ₹2,000

Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments will be made during the first five years of the programmes

The Trinamool Congress won a decisive victory in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term. The party claimed 213 seats in the 294-member assembly. The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition, winning 77 seats. This election marked a significant shift in the state's political landscape.

AIADMK reorganises its governing council and committees in preparation for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Scientists warn that habitual short-form video consumption may be weakening crucial brain circuits for deep thinking and focus. Studies show a negative correlation between short-video addiction and prefrontal brain activity, impacting attention, impulse control, and self-regulation.

The Election Commission has unveiled the assembly poll schedule for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Key political players like Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, and Himanta Biswa Sarma are gearing up for intense electoral battles across these states and the Union Territory.

Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections on April 23, with vote counting on May 4. The DMK-led alliance seeks to retain power against the AIADMK-NDA bloc. Notably, actor Vijay's new party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has emerged as a significant contender, aiming to disrupt the established political landscape.

Indian equity markets face a volatile week, driven by Middle East conflict developments and crude oil price movements. Investors are also keenly watching the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and inflation data. Steep losses were recorded last week amid rising oil, a weakening rupee, and foreign fund outflows.

Amount constitutes the second instalment of a ₹9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance scheme for Jal Jeevan Mission

A US judge has ruled that Elon Musk cannot be questioned about his ketamine use during his upcoming trial against OpenAI. The judge deemed the drug use irrelevant to the dispute over OpenAI's nonprofit structure, though limited questioning about Burning Man attendance may be allowed. The trial will focus on Musk's claims of being misled about OpenAI's nonprofit status.

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. The wicketkeeper-batter, who led Pakistan to major ICC tournament final victories, will now focus on administrative and mentoring roles. His retirement opens the door for a potential long-term appointment as the national Test team's head coach.

Hyderabad and its neighbourhood areas for the next 24 hours will see partly cloudy sky

In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Hooda dismissed worries about cross-voting; he slammed Haryana CM Saini, calling him a “CM on deputation”

The CBI's petition is listed for hearing before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma on Monday (March 16).

India is well-prepared for Middle East crisis disruptions, with ample fuel stocks and no supply issues reported. The government is diversifying gas import sources and will soon announce support for affected exporters, including insurance schemes. Despite short-term economic pressures and rupee stress, India remains confident in its growth trajectory.