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Ahead of polls, CM Mamata announces development boards for 5 communities

Banerjee said that since 2013, her government has established many such boards for our weaker communities, ensuring their all-around development

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking mandatory NAT in all blood banks

The SC asked petitioner 'Sarvesham Mangalam Foundation' to submit a comprehensive representation to the secretary of health departments of States and UTs on the issue

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's career prospects, says SC

The Supreme Court warned that making menstrual leave mandatory could hurt women's career prospects, and asked the Centre to consider the petitioner's request for a policy after consulting stakeholders

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir as protests erupt in Shia dominated areas

The restrictions on the assembly of people were imposed in the morning as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the likelihood of protests

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Govt may revoke recognition of schools not teaching Marathi, warns minister

Bhuse said the government will launch inspections and potentially revoke the recognition of schools if they fail to adhere to the norms regarding the teaching of Marathi

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Maharashtra makes permits mandatory for passenger e-autos, e-bikes

Until now, electric rickshaws were not required to obtain a separate permit for passenger transport, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik's office said in a release

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

SC stays HC order on sanction for CBI to try Moitra in cash-for-query case

On December 19, 2025, the high court had set aside an order of the Lokpal granting sanction to the CBI to file a chargesheet against Moitra

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

LPG issue: Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm amid Oppn protests

As the House reassembled at 12 noon after an earlier adjournment over the same issue, Opposition members trooped into the Well and raised slogans against the government

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Centre approves ₹1,912.99 crore additional disaster aid for 5 states, J-K

The decision was taken by a high-level committee (HLC) chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Stalin urges PM to release ₹3,112 cr pending Jal Jeevan Mission dues to TN

Stalin said 11.2 million homes now have functional household tap connections, which is 90 per cent of the total 12.5 million rural households

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

PM Modi to launch ₹47,600 crore projects in Assam ahead of elections

PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, his fourth to the state in the last four months, will feature the launch of projects worth around ₹47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

State govt employees on 'cease-work' over dearness allowance dues in Bengal

The protest was called by the 'Sangrami Joutha Mancha' (Joint Movement Forum) to press the state government for payment of DA arrears

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

PM Modi to release 22nd instalment of PM Kisan scheme from Guwahati today

PM Kisan 22nd installment 2026 Date: The 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) will be out today, March 13, 2026. Here is how to check your name in the beneficiary list

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Supreme Court to deploy AI system for case listing, bench allocation

The Supreme Court decision follows an internal probe that reportedly revealed systemic issues within the court registry, often leading to administrative lapses and irregularities in case allocation

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 12:08 PM IST

LPG shortage forces around 40% of restaurants in Kerala to shut down

Apart from restaurants, caterers, hostels, canteens and crematoriums have also been affected by the LPG shortage following the conflict in West Asia

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

2 held for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders in Tamil Nadu's Madurai amid crisis

Both accused have been booked under the Essential Commodities Act and were subsequently detained under the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Congress attacks Modi govt over 'silence' on Khamenei assassination

Congress had staged a walkout in Rajya Sabha and protested in Lok Sabha on being dissatisfied with the statement of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in both houses of Parliament

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

IIT Guwahati develops radiation-resistant mortar for nuclear facilities

The approach focuses on improving the material properties of the mortar so that it can perform both as a structural component and as a radiation-shielding barrier

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 8:53 AM IST

Creamy layer in OBC quota cannot be decided solely on parents' income: SC

Top court says income alone cannot determine OBC creamy layer status; parental post and service category must also be considered

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

IMD forecasts heatwave conditions in Gujarat, MP over next few days

Temperatures have surged across much of India, but the weather is set to remain mixed over the next few days, with heatwave conditions expected in parts of west India

Updated On: 13 Mar 2026 | 7:50 AM IST