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Seat-sharing talks in DMK-led alliance face strain as allies seek larger share

Mar 16, 2026

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) Seat-sharing negotiations within the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) have entered a difficult phase, with several long-time allies pressing for a greater share of constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.Leaders of the Left parties and smaller allies have conveyed their concerns to the…

Uncertainty over transfer of bureaucrats, cops in Bengal ordered just an hour before announcement of…

Mar 16, 2026

Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) Uncertainty is looming over the transfer of several bureaucrats and police officers in West Bengal, ordered just around an hour before the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the two-phase polling dates in…

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President Droupadi Murmu condoles loss of lives in Cuttack hospital fire

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed deep distress over the loss of lives in a tragic fire incident at a hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, and extended her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…

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His efforts improving lives of countless citizens: PM Modi wishes CR Paatil on his birthday

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday wishes to Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Paatil and praised his efforts in enhancing water management and promoting the 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative.Taking…

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Youth Congress announces ‘Sansad gherao’ demonstration today over India–US trade deal

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has announced a 'Sansad Gherao' protest on Monday, alleging that the Centre’s recently announced trade agreement with the United States could adversely affect India’s economic…

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AIADMK sets up panel to negotiate seat sharing with NDA partners for TN Assembly polls

Mar 16, 2026

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) The EK Palaniswami-led AIADMK has initiated the process of finalising its electoral alliance strategy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections by appointing a special committee to conduct seat-sharing…

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Kejriwal to urge SC to urgently list plea seeking transfer of excise policy case from Justice…

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Delhi High Court Chief Justice declining his request to transfer the hearing of the CBI’s plea in the…

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10 dead, several injured in ICU fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Odisha

Mar 16, 2026

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) In a tragic incident, at least 10 patients died while several others sustained serious burn injuries after a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the trauma care centre at SCB Medical College…

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Indian Army, J&K police rescue 214 stranded tourists at Sinthan Pass amid heavy snowfall

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) A joint rescue operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully evacuated 214 stranded tourists and local civilians from the high-altitude Sinthan Pass on Monday, following heavy snowfall…

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Rajya Sabha polls today for 37 seats across 10 states

Mar 16, 2026

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Voting for the biennial elections to 37 seats in the Rajya Sabha will take place on Monday, with polling scheduled from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and counting of votes will begin at 5:00 P.M. the same day, according…

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