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₹10 crore sanctioned for land acquisition for Kadalundi railway overbridge
Officials said the funds had been allotted to the PWD Bridges Wing. Approximately 0.9037 hectares of land will be acquired for the project
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Udupi Excise Deputy Commissioner accused of possessing disproportionate assets
In a press note, the Lokayukta police said search was carried out at the official’s house, office and a total of his 15 places on March 11
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Watch: India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation | The Hindu Editorial
Inflation is being driven by supply constraints, so trying to reduce demand by raising interest rates will not only have a minimal impact on inflation but could also further hurt growth when fuel constraints are already impacting it. The onus lies with the government and its efforts to expedite alternative sources of fuel.
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Real estate businessman in Karnataka arrested for cheating temple devotees of ₹2.15 lakh with government loan scheme claim
The police officials said that the accused has been identified as Somashekhar H.K. (46), a real estate businessman from Hassan
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What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained
How is the government proposing to alter the definition of “transgender person”? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to “self-perceived gender identity”? What about the proposed changes have raised concerns among the trans community? What has the Supreme Court laid down in the landmark 2014 judgement recognising a third gender beyond male and female and the right to self-determination of gender identity?
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CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls
The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled Tribes in the State
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Congregational prayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzan’s last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed
The Mirwaiz said it’s for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspicious day
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Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home
About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected by the virus have passed away. The number of inmates at correctional home with a capacity 700 is over 1200
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Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise
A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonstrations have been a key component of LAMITIYE-2026.
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Retention rate below 50% in BMC schools, finds report
According to the report, titled ‘State of Municipal Education in Mumbai’, during the period, the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 declined by 30%, and only 80% of students moved from Class 9 to Class 10
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Tracing Hyderabad’s centuries-old Persian connections
From the dargah of Ibne Khatoon to Irani cafes and Muharram majlis, Hyderabad’s mourning for Iran’s leader reflects centuries-old cultural connections forged by Persian migrants, Qutb Shahi rulers, diplomats, and traders who transformed the Deccan’s language, food, and traditions
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IPL 2026 in Bengaluru likely to get nod after stadium safety overhaul
Home Minister G. Parameshwara is likely to announce the clearance on Monday (March 16) after a meeting with the committee where the final report will be submitted.
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IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14
IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.
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Opposition leaders press government, Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of 8 MPs
The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session
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27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official
Jag Prakash, an oil tanker with a carrying capacity of 48,000 tonnes, is headed to Tanzania, the official says; three cargo ships with 76 seafarers aboard are located in the Gulf of Oman, while 24 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf; there are 23,000 Indian nationals working in the region on merchant ships, ports and offshore vessels
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Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website
The ship had departed from Ras Laffan, Qatar, on March 7 and was originally destined for the U.S.
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India roots for benefits system at pandemic agreement talks
India has found common cause with a coalition of developing countries that says developing countries that share pathogen materials and genetic sequence data must receive fair, concrete, and legally enforceable benefits in return
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Futuristic mindfulness city fuels Bhutan’s ‘fly east’ via Assam
Drukair says the commencement of Paro-Singapore flight via Guwahati makes commercial sense because of altitude-dictated weight restrictions that force aeroplanes to take off from or land at Paro Airport with less fuel
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