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Sabarimala temple case: Center backs restrictions on women’s entry, says 2018 judgment presumed ‘male superiority’

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Sabarimala temple case: Center backs restrictions on women's entry, says 2018 judgment presumed 'male superiority'

The review request was heard by the nine-judge Constitutional Court. (Press Trust photo) New Delhi: Center on Thursday backed restrictions on entry of menstruating women into Kerala Sabarimala Templeargued before the Supreme Court that the 2018 decision lifting the ban was based on the assumption that men are superior to women.A nine-judge Constitution bench headed … Read more

Stay indoors, avoid sensitive locations: India steps up safety measures for sailors as war with Iran continues

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Stay indoors, avoid sensitive locations: India steps up safety measures for sailors as war with Iran continues

India has strengthened safety protocols for seafarers and stabilized maritime trade operations amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The Directorate General of Shipping of India in a directive issued Notification No. 21 of 2026 laying down preventive measures for Indian seafarers operating in and around Iranian waters. The advisory calls on people currently ashore … Read more

‘Cattle of sin now full’: PM Modi attacks TMC’s ‘Nirmam sarkar’ at Asansol rally

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'Cattle of sin now full': PM Modi attacks TMC's 'Nirmam sarkar' at Asansol rally

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Political change in West Bengal is now confirmed, it said on Thursday, asserting that people across the state were demanding it.Aiming for ruling Trinamool Congress Addressing an election rally in Asansol, he said: “TMC’s sins are now full.” watch ‘Law will rule Bengal again’: PM Modi announces six assurances, … Read more

‘TMC cannot wash away their sins even in next 100 years’: PM Modi mocks Mamata-led govt in Bengal

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'TMC cannot wash away their sins even in next 100 years': PM Modi mocks Mamata-led govt in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launched scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister on Thursday Mamata Banerjeeurging voters to eliminate what he called “nirmam” (cruelty) Trinamool Congress The government is out of power.Addressing a rally in Haldia, Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari’s stronghold, Prime Minister Modi accused the ruling dispensation of … Read more

Kerala polls 2026: Inner Mongolia, Pala among 5 key constituencies as triangular fight intensifies

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Kerala polls 2026: Inner Mongolia, Pala among 5 key constituencies as triangular fight intensifies

New Delhi: Kerala goes to polls for all 140 assembly seats today, with several constituencies emerging as high-stakes battlegrounds, reflecting a changing political landscape, a leadership test and growing multilateral competition. While the traditional fight between the Congress-led United Front and the CPM-led LDF continues, the BJP’s efforts to expand its influence have added a … Read more

‘Hyderabad provides impetus for growth in GCC India’: Telangana Information Technology Minister at the launch of Policy Center at Mahindra University

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'Hyderabad provides impetus for growth in GCC India': Telangana Information Technology Minister at the launch of Policy Center at Mahindra University

Mahindra University on Tuesday announced the establishment of an Economic Policy Center to advance research and policy dialogue on key economic issues, with Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu highlighting Hyderabad’s growing dominance in the Global Competency Center (GCC) ecosystem.Speaking at the inaugural event themed ‘Hyderabad: Powering the Indian GCC Ecosystem’, Babu highlighted the role … Read more

Rules, warnings, little action: NMC criticized as medical school irregularities persist

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Rules, warnings, little action: NMC criticized as medical school irregularities persist

NEW DELHI: While the National Medical Council has issued yet another warning to medical colleges – this time about charging excessive MBBS fees – doubts have been raised over the effectiveness of such directives, while similar warnings in the past have had little impact.The regulator said in a notification on April 7, 2026 that universities … Read more

West Bengal polls: BJP president Nitin Nabin confident of forming government, citing surge in 2021

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West Bengal polls: BJP president Nitin Nabin confident of forming government, citing surge in 2021

Nitin Nabin, national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (file photo) New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday expressed confidence that the party will form the first government in West Bengal, which is scheduled to hold assembly elections from April 23 to 29.Nabin pointed out that the party surged strongly in … Read more

Kerala polls 2026: 20 seats that could shape the state’s verdict

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Kerala polls 2026: 20 seats that could shape the state’s verdict

Kerala is out for voting on Thursday and the noise is over.The ‘Kalashakkottu’ has ended, the loudspeakers are off and after weeks of rallies, temple runs, church visits, candidate selfies and backroom arithmetic, the election is back where Kerala likes it best – booth by booth, ward by ward, vote by vote.Now the real contest … Read more

Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: The most thrilling seats to watch

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Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: The most thrilling seats to watch

The CM’s clash with the previous CM between N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam makes Thattanchavady the most high-profile seat federal territory pondicherryThe former French colony of India will go to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling All India NR party congress (AINRC) – The Bharatiya Janata Party unites to seek a second consecutive … Read more