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  Gurugram traffic will be disrupted for next 60 days due to drain work, check route diversions

  March 18, 2026 8:07 IST

  Gurugram traffic advisory: As per the advisory, vehicles coming from Vatika Chowk will be routed via SPR Road, National Highway-48, Climber Lift and Kherki Daula toll plaza.

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  Shashi Tharoor hails UPI's global adoption, says 'India now a techno-diplomatic leader'

  March 18, 2026 7:40 IST

  India's UPI has emerged as the world's most-used real-time digital payment system, powering over 50% of global instant transactions, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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  Anti-India insurgent groups, drone warfare: NIA foils terror plot, American among 7 foreigners held

  March 17, 2026 23:39 IST

  US national Mathew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians were arrested on March 13 at different airports across India over their involvement in training anti-India ethnic groups in Myanmar, having links to insurgent outfits in the country.

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  'Will work together for peace': PM Modi speaks to UAE President, discusses West Asia conflict

  March 17, 2026 22:22 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed the current situation in West Asia.

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  Punjab's mega healthcare push with Rs 2,000 crore allocation for 'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna'

  March 17, 2026 22:08 IST

  To widen access, the government is actively encouraging eligible residents to enrol through Seva Kendras and Common Service Centres. Awareness campaigns, led by trained youth volunteers conducting door-to-door outreach, are helping more families register and obtain their Sehat Cards.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 17, 2026

  March 17, 2026 19:49 IST

  Afghanistan's deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday the death toll from an airstrike by Pakistan that hit a hospital treating drug users in the Afghan capital Kabul has increased to 400.

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  Kerala Polls: Congress releases first list, fields VD Satheesan, Chennithala and Oommen Chandy's son

  March 17, 2026 18:29 IST

  Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Congress has released its first list of 55 candidates for the Kerala elections, fielding key leaders like VD Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala, and Chandy Oommen from Paravur, Haripad, and Puthuppally respectively.

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  Supreme Court calls for law on paternity leave, expands rights of adoptive mothers

  March 17, 2026 18:01 IST

  A bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan noted that introducing paternity leave would help break traditional gender roles. It said such a measure would encourage fathers to be more involved in childcare and promote equality both at home and in the workplace.

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  OPINION | Battle for Bengal: Why Mamata made LPG an issue?

  March 17, 2026 15:57 IST

  Mamata Banerjee's support base across the state is strong, and she has proved it time and again in how elections are contested and won. But this does not, in any sense, mean that the BJP is going to take the elections lightly this time.

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  SC strikes down law limiting maternity leave to adoption of children under 3 months

  March 17, 2026 16:08 IST

  The top court's judgement came on a plea filed by advocate Hamsaanandini Nanduri challenging Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code that allows 12 weeks of maternity leave only if an adoptive mother adopts a child below three months of age.

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  Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, sparks buzz over possible political comeback

  March 17, 2026 14:07 IST

  Varun Gandhi's meeting with PM Narendra Modi, along with his family, has triggered fresh speculation about a possible political comeback. Once at odds with the BJP leadership, his recent remarks praising the Prime Minister hint at a turning point in relations.

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  Rajya Sabha Tally: NDA dominates, Opposition trails; who holds the upper hand in the Upper House?

  March 17, 2026 13:37 IST

  The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has secured victory on 24 of the 37 seats. Out of the total 37 Rajya Sabha vacancies, polling was held for only 11 seats in Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana, as candidates for the remaining seats were already elected unopposed.

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  The Kottayam Gambit: Can the lotus bloom in the Syro-Malabar belt? Decoding BJP's first Kerala list

  March 17, 2026 13:36 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is stepping up its Kerala push ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections by targeting the influential Christian vote, especially in the Syro-Malabar belt. With strategic candidate selection and sustained outreach, the party aims to build on its 2024 gains.

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  Congress suspends three Odisha MLAs, including Sofia Firdous, for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

  March 17, 2026 13:55 IST

  Announcing their suspension, the state Congress, in a social media post, said, "Those who betray Congress are betraying the nation." In connection with this matter, Ramachandra Kadama has sent two crucial letters to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

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  How Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, survived US strikes that killed his father

  March 17, 2026 12:53 IST

  The report suggested that Israeli ballistic missiles struck the compound soon after Mojtaba left the building, killing Ali Khamenei along with dozens of senior officials and relatives.

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  Lok Sabha revokes suspension of eight Opposition MPs: 'Don't display placards, AI-generated pics'

  March 17, 2026 13:21 IST

  The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs after a proposal moved by Kiren Rijiju. Speaker Om Birla warned members against using placards and AI-generated images, stressing discipline in the House.

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  India slams Pakistan over Kabul Hospital strike, calls it 'barbaric, unconscionable act of violence'

  March 17, 2026 13:16 IST

  India has strongly criticised Pakistan over a deadly airstrike on a Kabul hospital that killed over 400 civilians. Calling it a "cowardly" and unjustifiable act, the MEA said the attack violates Afghanistan's sovereignty and threatens regional stability.

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  Delhi HC orders takedown of social media content linking Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter to Epstein

  March 17, 2026 12:20 IST

  Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has sought the removal from the internet of news reports, posts, and videos linking her to the American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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  BJP bets big on Christian votes in Kerala, names 4 candidates in Assembly poll list: Who are they?

  March 17, 2026 11:48 IST

  As per the list, George Kurian has been fielded from Kanjirappally, PC George from Poonjar, Shone George from Pala, and Anoop Antony Joseph has been fielded from Thiruvalla.

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  How many 'shakhas' does the RSS hold each day? Numbers have risen sharply in last one year | Details

  March 17, 2026 9:15 IST

  The RSS has registered a major rise in daily 'shakhas'. now exceeding 88,000 across the country, along with extensive outreach in remote regions. Leaders highlighted rapid expansion in Rajasthan and reiterated plans for nationwide training camps.

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  Odisha Rajya Sabha Election Result: Major cross-voting helps BJP win 3 seats; BJD bags 1

  March 16, 2026 21:14 IST

  Dillip Ray defeated the joint opposition candidate Datteswar Hota, who was supported by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Indian National Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 16, 2026

  March 16, 2026 20:37 IST

  BJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. Suvendu Adhikari has been fielded from Bhabanipur to take on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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  India says no bilateral talks with US on deployment of naval vessels in Gulf of Hormuz

  March 16, 2026 19:55 IST

  The Indian ship, Shivalik, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz and reached Mundra Port without any issues. Another vessel, Jag Laadki, which departed from the United Arab Emirates with a crude oil cargo, is on a safe course towards India and is expect to arrive at Mundra Port tomorrow.

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  Lok Sabha likely to revoke suspensions of 8 Opposition MPs tomorrow

  March 16, 2026 18:55 IST

  The MPs had been suspended for the entire Budget Session, which is set to conclude on April 2, after a resolution was passed by the Lok Sabha.

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  Kerala Assembly Polls: BJP releases first list of 47; fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar, R Sreelekha

  March 16, 2026 17:55 IST

  The announcement reflects the party’s strategy to balance seasoned leaders with new faces in its bid to strengthen its presence in Kerala’s political landscape.

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  Rajya Sabha Election Results: NDA secures clean sweep in Bihar as all 5 candidates declared winners

  March 17, 2026 13:10 IST

  Rajya Sabha Election Results LIVE: Voting for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states was held on March 16 with the result showing all five NDA candidates securing victory in Bihar.

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  Odisha RS Election: Setback for opposition; 5 BJD MLAs cross-voted for BJP supported independent

  March 16, 2026 16:36 IST

  Odisha RS Election 2026: As reported by OTV news, nearly 10 opposition MLAs did cross voting for BJP's independent candidate Dilip Ray; five from Biju Janatal Dal and three from Congress.

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  Odisha Rajya Sabha Election Result: BJP and its backed Independent secure 3 seats; BJD wins 1

  March 16, 2026 20:50 IST

  Odisha Rajya Sabha Election Results 2026 Live: The BJP has nominated its state president Manmohan Samal and sitting Rajya Sabha member Sujeet Kumar for the upper house seats while former Union Minister Dilip Ray is contesting as an Independent with the support of the party.