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House panel pulls up line ministries for ‘slow, tardy’ progress in execution of flagship schemes for tribal villages

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 21:25
Adds this ‘directly points to deep mismanagement’
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Indian man's daring desert escape to Riyadh to flee Doha amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Times of India - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 21:12
An Indian traveller, Varun Krishnan, abandoned waiting for flights in Doha and embarked on a desert road journey to Saudi Arabia due to escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict. His dramatic escape highlights the widespread travel chaos, with thousands stranded as airspace closures disrupt global aviation. Krishnan's resourceful overland trip underscores the vulnerability of modern travel networks to geopolitical shocks.
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Reliance remains mum even as Trump announces ‘historic’ $300 billion U.S. refinery deal

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:43
The company did not make any announcement neither informed anything to stock exchanges, fuelling speculations on the veracity of U.S. President Trump’s claims
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Government plans to raise income limit for post-matric scholarship for SCs, OBCs, DNTs from 2026-27 onwards

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:34
Widespread changes being proposed to scholarship schemes run by Social Justice and Tribal Affairs Ministries; plan underway to name overseas scholarship scheme for SCs after Dr. Ambedkar
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Cargo ship-bound for Kandla port catches fire after Iran attack, 20 rescued, 3 missing

Times of India - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:33
An India-bound Thai cargo vessel was among four ships attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with the ship heading for Gujarat's Kandla port catching fire. The Indian government deplored the targeting of commercial shipping, emphasizing the need to avoid impeding freedom of navigation and commerce.
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Right to dignified death prevails over interest of the state: Supreme Court

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:25
The Supreme Court upheld the withdrawal of life support to a 32-year-old man in a persistent vegetative state for over 12 years
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Fuel crisis, supply chain disruption, rise in cost of raw material amid West Asia conflict hit Haryana industry

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:24
Industrialists from key centres across the State, including Hisar, Bahadurgarh and Karnal, have sought the intervention of the State and Union governments to resolve the issue of non-availability of fuel
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CDSCO issues advisory to prevent misleading promotion of prescription drugs for obesity

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:17
Activities that exaggerate therapeutic claims, guarantee weight-loss outcomes, or undermine the importance of lifestyle modifications such as diet and physical activity will be treated as misleading promotion
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National Conference alleges attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah in Jammu; one detained

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:16
A man with a loaded pistol got within point-blank range of NC president and opened fire, says J&K CM Omar Abdullah; accused identified as Kamal Singh, a resident of Purani Mandi
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Gunmen abduct 20 Naga people from three vehicles in Manipur

Times of India - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:15
Naga men, women, and children were abducted by suspected militants along Manipur's Ukhrul-Imphal Road, potentially escalating ethnic tensions. A Naga organization blamed Kuki militants, demanding their immediate release. The Manipur Chief Minister appealed for the unconditional release of all civilians and urged stakeholders to maintain peace.
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Non-Sanatanis may not enter Badrinath, Kedarnath temples: Badri-Kedar Temple Committee

Hindu - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:11
Anyone who has faith in Sanatan Dharma is a Sanatani; anyone who applies vermillion on the forehead and can recite the Chalisa is a Sanatan, says BKTC chairman
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ElonTrades’s Dubai rant goes viral amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Times of India - Wed, 03/11/2026 - 20:04
A crypto trader's viral tweet about needing a social media permit in Dubai has ignited debate. While framed as bureaucracy, experts clarify that the new UAE regulations target promotional content and influencer marketing, aiming for transparency and professionalisation. This reflects a global trend of governments regulating the burgeoning digital advertising landscape.
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