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52 Women And A Generation Balance In Trinamool's Candidates' List
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18 Mar 2026

52 Women And A Generation Balance In Trinamool's Candidates' List

In a political landscape where women still remain under-represented in electoral politics, the Trinamool Congress has once again chosen to go against the trend, fielding 52 women candidates in its list 291 candidates - roughly 18 per cent.

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17 Mar 2026

On Camera, Thief Steals LPG Cylinder, Jewellery In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri

A thief broke into a locked house in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh and stole valuables, including an LPG cylinder, while the owner was away.

On Camera, Thief Steals LPG Cylinder, Jewellery In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri
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17 Mar 2026

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Quits Party, Likely To Join BJP

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the Congress on Thursday, fueling speculation that he may soon join the BJP.

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Quits Party, Likely To Join BJP
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17 Mar 2026

Fake Call Centre Scamming Canadians Busted In Ahmedabad, 4 Arrested

The investigation revealed that the operation was orchestrated by a man named Falgun Patel, who is on the run

Fake Call Centre Scamming Canadians Busted In Ahmedabad, 4 Arrested
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17 Mar 2026

'Will Work Together For Restoration Of Peace': PM Modi Speaks To UAE President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussed with him the current situation in West Asia and agreed on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Will Work Together For Restoration Of Peace': PM Modi Speaks To UAE President
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17 Mar 2026

BJP To Contest In 89 Out Of 126 Assembly Seats In Assam: Himanta Sarma

The BJP will contest 89 out of the total 126 seats in the upcoming Assam assembly elections and leave 37 seats for its allies, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday.

BJP To Contest In 89 Out Of 126 Assembly Seats In Assam: Himanta Sarma
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17 Mar 2026

Watch: To Shoot Reel, Bengaluru Woman Tries To "Courier" Father In Sack

Despite being caught, the family allegedly argued with the employees, insisting that the "parcel" be accepted since they had come all the way and "made the effort".

Watch: To Shoot Reel, Bengaluru Woman Tries To "Courier" Father In Sack
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17 Mar 2026

Ground Report: Amid Commercial Gas Concerns, Some Eateries Shut, Food Costs More

A growing LPG crisis in the national capital is forcing small vendors and eateries to shut down operations, while customers are left grappling with rising food prices.

Ground Report: Amid Commercial Gas Concerns, Some Eateries Shut, Food Costs More
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17 Mar 2026

"Ideologically, No Place For Me In Current JDU": KC Tyagi To NDTV On Exit

KC Tyagi, a founder-member of Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal United and once the party's face in Delhi, has unplugged himself from the party, ending a 40-year association.

"Ideologically, No Place For Me In Current JDU": KC Tyagi To NDTV On Exit
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17 Mar 2026

"Women Work Longer Hours Than Men": Supreme Court In Landmark Maternity Ruling

Quoting studies by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the bench of Justices JB Pardiwalah and R Mahadevan noted that employed women tend to spend more time working than men once unpaid domestic labour is factored in.

"Women Work Longer Hours Than Men": Supreme Court In Landmark Maternity Ruling
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17 Mar 2026

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi Invites UG And PG Students For Research Fellowship

IIT Delhi invites applications for its 2026 Summer Research Fellowship for M.Tech and M.E. students to conduct research under faculty guidance from May to July.

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi Invites UG And PG Students For Research Fellowship
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17 Mar 2026

American, Ukrainians Among 7 Arrested In India Under Anti-Terror Law

Seven foreign nationals including an American are in NIA custody after a Delhi court granted the anti-terror agency 11 days to investigate an alleged conspiracy to train ethnic armed groups in drone warfare. The six others are Ukrainian nationals.

American, Ukrainians Among 7 Arrested In India Under Anti-Terror Law
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17 Mar 2026

Acid Thrown On Face Of 11-Year-Old Returning From School In Maharashtra

Officials said the survivor comes from a poor family and her father died some time ago.

Acid Thrown On Face Of 11-Year-Old Returning From School In Maharashtra
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17 Mar 2026

US And Ukraine's Reply After American, 6 Others Arrested Under India's Anti-Terror Law

The US embassy in India has said it is "aware of the situation" after the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the country's top anti-terror body, announced that it had arrested seven people, including an American national.

US And Ukraine's Reply After American, 6 Others Arrested Under India's Anti-Terror Law
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17 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Assembly Passes Bill To Repeal 80 Obsolete Laws

A Bill to repeal 80 obsolete Acts and laws in Maharashtra was passed in the Legislative Assembly today, marking a significant step towards strengthening good governance and streamlining administrative processes.

Maharashtra Assembly Passes Bill To Repeal 80 Obsolete Laws
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17 Mar 2026

Who Is Matthew VanDyke, American Arrested In India Over Drone Warfare Training

An American citizen has landed at the centre of a major investigation by Indian security agencies, with the National Investigation Agency arresting him alongside six Ukrainian nationals in a case involving alleged drone warfare training.

Who Is Matthew VanDyke, American Arrested In India Over Drone Warfare Training
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17 Mar 2026

Jawahar Navodaya Summer Bound Class 6 Result 2026 Out: Check Steps To Download The Scorecard

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has announced the JNVST Class 6 result for 2026. Students can check their results on the official website and must complete document verification for admission.

Jawahar Navodaya Summer Bound Class 6 Result 2026 Out: Check Steps To Download The Scorecard
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17 Mar 2026

Senior Assam Leader Threatens To Quit Congress Over Poll Nomination

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has warned the party leadership that he may resign from the Congress if Lahorighat MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar is renominated for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

Senior Assam Leader Threatens To Quit Congress Over Poll Nomination
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17 Mar 2026

'Ordeal No Less Than Non-Fiction Thriller': Sonam Wangchuk After Being Freed

The innovator-activist walked out of Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Centre revoked his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

'Ordeal No Less Than Non-Fiction Thriller': Sonam Wangchuk After Being Freed
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17 Mar 2026

Ujjain Student Killed In Canada, Family Battles Grief, Rs 50 Lakh Burden

To bring Gurkirat's body back to India, the family has been asked to deposit nearly $40,000 around Rs 35 lakh. The hospital procedures will take another 15 days, and transporting the body to Ujjain would cost an additional Rs 10 lakh.

Ujjain Student Killed In Canada, Family Battles Grief, Rs 50 Lakh Burden