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Move aims to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in State

Attempts being made to stoke communal tensions in the aftermath of a recent road accident in the town

West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.

For criticising the Kerala government's policies on social media. The 1998 batch officer is currently Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University, and Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare

An inter-ministerial review meeting, chaired by Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, focused on building a robust and future-ready maritime ecosystem to safeguard national supply chains

Hate speech is not merely a deviation from acceptable discourse; it is fundamentally antithetical to the constitutional value of fraternity and strikes at the moral fabric of our Republic, SC says

Emphasising the expansion of ‘WhatsApp Governance’ to all public services, Chief Minister Naidu says the move aims to eliminate the need for citizens to do the rounds of government offices

From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAE’s OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhi’s take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you the top stories of the day.

APSBB Chairman N. Vijay Kumar says initiative will channel marine resource revenues to fishermen while promoting biodiversity conservation

The deployment plan was finalised and issued on March 19, an official says

TNCPCR’s recommendation followed a representation by Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch, which raised serious concerns on “emotional exploitation of children for electoral influence”

The acquisition of Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase I is expected to enable closer strategic alignment between the existing network and the proposed Phase II

A California man, Cole Allen, is accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Prosecutors revealed he photographed himself armed before the attack, which involved firing a shotgun at security. Allen, who had planned his actions, faces multiple charges.

Exit polls present a stark contrast for Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While most predict a spoiler role with 10-24 seats, one outlier suggests a Kejriwal-like breakthrough of 98-120 seats. The outcome hinges on converting star power into grassroots strength, unlike Prashant Kishor's Bihar debut.

South African opener Ryan Rickelton rewrote Mumbai Indians' record books with a blistering 123 not out off 55 balls, the fastest IPL century for the franchise in just 44 deliveries. His exceptional knock powered MI to a massive 243/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede, marking a historic individual performance.

Spain plans to carefully manage Lamine Yamal’s return for the 2026 World Cup after his hamstring injury. He may miss the first game, play limited minutes in the second, and aim for full fitness by the final group match. Barcelona fully supports this cautious plan to avoid another injury setback.

Tragedy struck Bengaluru as a compound wall collapse near Bowring Hospital claimed seven lives, including three children. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site and confirmed the fatalities, announcing Rs 5 lakh compensation for the bereaved families. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar also rushed to the scene to assess the situation and offer assistance.