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What did the Supreme Court say about paid maternity leave?

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 18:02
Why did the Supreme Court strike down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020? What did it say about maternity leave for adoptive mothers? What did the Court recommend that the Union government do regarding paternity leave?
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Untreated waste, poor civic infra mar Erode (East) Assembly constituency

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:58
Pollution, traffic congestion, and poor urban infrastructure remain key concerns for voters, who are looking for concrete outcomes
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South Pars | Same field, two fates

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:54
An Israeli attack on a gas field straddling the Persian Gulf and Iran’s counterstrikes have laid bare how fragile the world’s energy security really is
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A game of four

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:53
The Tamil Nadu Assembly election will see a four-cornered contest this April. As the DMK and its allies and the AIADMK and its partners remain the principal participants of the big fight, it is also clear that the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the steady presence of the Naam Tamizhar Katchi in electoral politics will have roles to play. This report analyses the political situation ahead of this election that entices voters with the promise that it will be like nothing the State has never seen so far
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Religious fervour and prayers for harmony mark Eid-Ul-Fitr

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:53
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer conveys Eid greetings; Eidgah Committee calls for promotion of humanity over caste and religious differences
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Supreme Court concerned over cops uploading videos online, says poses threat to fair trial

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:53
The senior counsel flagged the recent trend of police posting the images of accused persons being handcuffed, tied by ropes, paraded, forced to kneel, etc, on social media, which, apart from causing an affront to personal dignity, adds to the public bias.
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Process of issuance of PRs to FMGs begins in Andhra Pradesh

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:43
Around 30 graduates who approached the High Court on the delay have received PRs from March 12 till date; uncertainty continues as the APMC asks for Indian Embassy’s apostille on compensatory certificates
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IIT Madras launches M.Tech and MA programmes in frontier technologies and governance

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:43
The programmes have been designed to equip students with interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to address challenges in the fields of governance, industry, and technology
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SRMIST honours scientists in advanced materials research

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:33
This was part of the second International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices organised by its Nanotechnology Research Centre
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Tribals near Tirupattur town threaten to boycott polls due to lack of basic facilities

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:23
Lack of good roads affects bus services, ambulances and access to healthcare, say residents
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Three persons arrested for killing a trader in Tiruvannamalai

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:23
The victim was stabbed by the suspect after the two were disputing a financial issue
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Vellore Mayor, councillor booked for violating Model Code of Conduct

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:13
Inquiry reveals that along with the local ward councillor, Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar allegedly distributed government-sponsored sports equipment to youth in a corporation office at Sathuvachari
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‘India’s gem, jewellery sector shows resilience’

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:13
Mr. Bhansali said reaching ₹2.28 lakh crore in exports with over 4% growth between April 2025 and February 2026, despite a 44% dip in traditional markets like the U.S. was a testament to the industry’s successful strategy of market diversification
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T.N. Assembly elections: Election observers appointed for Vellore, nearby districts

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:13
The officers are from the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Revenue Service
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PM Modi speaks to Iran President; calls for ‘freedom of navigation’ in the Gulf

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:10
India has so far evacuated around 882 Indian businessmen, students and pilgrims from Iran through neighbouring Armenia and Azerbaijan, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on March 20
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Kerala polls: 4 LDF Ministers declare assets of ₹2 crore each

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:03
Ministers K.N. Balagopal, V. Sivankutty, R. Bindu and Roshy Augustine declared assets, both movable and immovable, of over ₹1.94 crore, ₹2.29 crore, ₹2.14 crore and ₹1.84 crore, respectively
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Government complains about backlog, but feeds it too as the biggest litigant, says Supreme Court judge Nagarathna

Sat, 03/21/2026 - 17:03
‘The state is expected to litigate with restraint and be a model litigator, but that does not happen. It goes on litigating until the end’
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