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Tamil Nadu elections 2026: TVK dismisses speculation of alliance with NDA

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:44
Multiple sources in dubbed media reports in this regard as “rumours”
Categories: National News

Collector reviews LPG stocks at Kondapalli bottling plant

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:44
Lakshmisha assures public there is no shortage as oil companies can supply over 25,000 cylinders daily against demand of 16,000 in Vijayawada; warns of action against black-marketing and rumour-mongering
Categories: National News

Supreme Court declines plea to make nucleic acid tests compulsory at blood banks

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:28
NAT tests are more expensive but more accurate in detecting HIV, Hepatitis B, C viruses in the blood; petitioner sought to protect thalassemia patients who require frequent blood transfusions and are at risk from infected blood
Categories: National News

Kerala HC directs to defer nurses’ strike till March 19, suggests mediation

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:19
Stating that any continuing difference of opinion between the nurses and private hospital managements will affect the people seeking treatment and other members of the public, the court says that it will be ideal if both sides choose mediation
Categories: National News

Thiruvananthapuram Collector’s report contradicts Corporation’s claim on Attukal Pongala cleanup

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:16
While the Mayor had said that cleaning was completed within a few hours of the festival, the Collector’s report points out that the waste removal was completed only within three days
Categories: National News

Kerala government decides to lift construction ban in Idukki

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:15
Title deed holders can now build homes and utilise their land. Individuals can construct up to 5,000 sq ft without any fees, while commercial projects will incur charges based on land fair value. Activist express concerns that the timing may be politically motivated ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Categories: National News

Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:10
His terming of students as “themmadis” (scoundrels) and “goons” draws strong criticism
Categories: National News

Bengaluru shows consistently low PM2.5 levels compared to other cities, says report

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:05
Seasonal mean PM2.5 concentrations in Bengaluru indicate comparatively better air quality than northern cities, with clear seasonal variability across 2024 and 2025
Categories: National News

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Roshy Augustine will contest from Idukki constituency, says Jose K. Mani

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:51
Roshy has represented the Idukki constituency since 2001
Categories: National News

NHRC issues notices to five States over rise in missing persons cases

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:50
The Commission takes cognisance of media reports indicating 12,000 and 14,000 missing persons cases annually since 2013 in Bihar alone; observes the issue raises serious concerns of human rights violations
Categories: National News

Kerala has become a hunger-free state: Minister G.R. Anil

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:49
Says Kerala is the only state in India that guarantees ration access to every household
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