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The National Commission for Women is launching nationwide 'Mahila Jan Sunwais' in 500 districts across 25 states until March 14. This initiative aims to resolve approximately 15,000 complaints, with a focus on domestic violence and dowry harassment. NCW chief Vijaya Rahatkar will lead hearings in five states lacking commission chairpersons, bringing support directly to women in distress.

Britain is piloting a scheme offering up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers to leave voluntarily. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this aims to save taxpayer money, as hotel accommodation costs are substantial. Families have seven days to decide, or face forced removal. The government is also making refugee status temporary and introducing new legal routes.

Hoteliers in Tamil Nadu fear distributors may cite shortages to divert supplies to the black market or increase prices, raising operating costs for restaurants and hotels

The Florida Panthers acquired forward Vinnie Hinostroza from the Minnesota Wild just hours before the NHL Trade Deadline. The Panthers' general manager, Bill Zito, signed Hinostroza in 2020, which makes this trade a reunion for the two players. The experienced forward will help Florida during its important season-ending matches because he provides essential depth to its roster.

Karnataka pins hopes on raising its own tax revenue and increasing borrowing to push capital expenditure

The BJP has quietly outmanoeuvred Nitish Kumar in Bihar

FKCCI welcomes several important initiatives aimed at strengthening the industrial ecosystem and creating new opportunities for investment, innovation, and employment

Mumbai ACB arrested a private individual and detained two senior Maharashtra GST officials for allegedly demanding Rs 1.25 crore in bribe from a Nashik businessman. The private person was caught accepting Rs 20 lakh, the first installment, on behalf of the officials to expedite a GST investigation.

It is outrageous that a country like India should appear to require approval from the U.S. for decisions such as oil imports, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a post on X

Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parliamentary elections. This generational shift has seen veteran leaders facing significant defeats, with the urban electorate overwhelmingly backing the new force. The results signal a powerful rejection of the old political order.

All India Civil Services Coaching Centre, the institute of the State government, has registered an increase in results owing to Naan Mudhalvan Scheme.

A Trichy woman, enraged after her neighbor allegedly injured her son, killed two newborn stray puppies she mistakenly believed were being cared for by the neighbor. CCTV footage of the brutal act sparked public outcry. Both women have been arrested, with charges including cruelty to animals and causing injury.

Dipali Das, who entered India in February 1988, was declared a non-citizen by the Foreigners’ Tribunal in Silchar

Jimmy Wales says AI can contribute by making translations better but warns that “even a good machine translation” can fall short of expectations if “cultural questions” are not addressed

Student and youth organisations have criticised the State Budget for 2026-27, alleging that it fails to address the pressing issues of unemployment among youth and the declining state of public education

The ₹3.32 lakh-crore budget has been approved in the Assembly, but a concerted effort is needed to spend every single rupee judiciously, says Naidu