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Gudi Padwa marked by processions across Maharashtra

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 21:49
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur
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Dravidian titans face a new disruptor as Tamil Nadu girds for a high-stakes contest

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 21:26
The principal players made compromises to strengthen alliances; M.K. Stalin, to prevent vote spillover, has given a Rajya Sabha berth to the DMDK, while Edappadi Palaniswami roped in the PMK by giving Anbumani a similar deal
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Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking removal of India’s patent head

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 21:18
The petition has been filed by the All India Patent Officers’ Welfare Association (AIPOWA) alleging that Mr Pandit’s appointment was “illegal and arbitrary” and made in violation of prescribed eligibility criteria
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Facing evictions, Gulmarg hoteliers withdraw petitions ‘to settle issue with J&K Govt.’

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 21:15
Official sources said the J&K government, unlike the Lieutenant Governor administration, intended to form a committee to look into the lease issues and auctions
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24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 21:05
They use past expenditure under the MGNREGA as the baseline as the Centre is yet to notify the formula for determining the State-wise normative allocations under the VB-GRAM (G) Act
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West Asia troubles to delay India’s FTA talks with GCC countries and Israel

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 20:55
The FTAs with the UK and the EU are still on track to be implemented and ratified, respectively, this year
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Iran may let more Indian vessels pass Hormuz Strait: Lloyds List

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 20:50
The maritime data company has reported that nine ships have exited through Iran’s corridor in Strait of Hormuz; reliable sources in India, meanwhile, said that with the situation in West Asia escalating further, Indian ships stuck in the strait for more than two weeks have been asked to ‘stay put’ for now after Israeli strikes on Iran’s largest gas fields
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Global cooperation is crucial to tackle AI bias and risks, says PM

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:48
While AI may enhance human capabilities, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must remain with humans, stresses Modi; India is working to create diverse datasets that represent its plurality and accommodate regional languages, he adds
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Thoothukudi Class XII girl murder: police arrest 38-year-old man, say he was arrested for similar offence in 2022

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:16
The 17-year-old girl reportedly went missing on the evening of March 10 after she went to a nearby scrub jungle area
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Settipalle land plots allotted under e-dip

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:08
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Book offering behind-the-scenes glimpse of political strategy launched

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:08
Speaking at the launch event, Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan says the book distills the author’s experiences, covering a wide range of scenarios with clarity and will serve as a learning curve for anyone entering politics or campaign-related fields
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Grand Ugadi celebrations organised in Andhra

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:08
In the evening, Radhotsavam was held for the processional idols of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy on the streets of the temple town
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Palaniswami meets Shah in Delhi to discuss sharing of seats

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 18:58
Dhinakaran and Anbumani also expected to go to the national capital
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T.N. Assembly’s annual sitting days declined from 64 in the first term to 32 in the 16th: PRS study

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 18:48
According to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research, the 16th Assembly, whose tenure began on May 11, 2021, and is set to conclude on May 10, 2026, met for only 155 days, the lowest for a full-term Assembly since 1952
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