Twenty-six leaders have been elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha election across seven states. The list includes big names

Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.

The Election Commission of India today announced the polling schedule for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made it clear that he will not ask his son to join politics. The chief minister, also known as the BJP's strategist in the northeast, said his son is doing law and he expects him to do well in his field.

All eyes will be on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his challenger and state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi in the upcoming assembly polls.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on X after conspiracy theories circulated on social media claiming he had been killed in an Iranian strike.

A powerful Nor'wester tornado caused widespread destruction in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Sunday, damaging dozens of houses and leaving several people injured.

A multigenerational panel traced how women in Assam are moving from inherited roles to self-defined identities, an arc shaped by financial autonomy, cultural assertion and the decentralising force of digital platforms.

Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.

By 2030, Gen Z will comprise 27 per cent of India's population and will command USD 1.3 trillion in consumption, reshaping consumer markets with a focus on experiences, sustainability and digital convenience, according to a report.

The Election Commission today announced dates for Assembly polls in Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

West Bengal Election Dates Live Updates: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, less than an hour before the announcement of Model Code of Conduct, has announced Dearness Allowance or DA for thousands of state government employees.

A look back on Trump's words and actions during his two Presidential terms pertaining to Iran could easily allude to the early makings of a crisis almost a decade ago.

Desalination plants are crucial for countries across the Gulf, where natural freshwater sources are extremely limited.

Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to counter Iran's attack drones and have sought Ukraine's expertise in downing them.

Assam Assembly Election: The BJP-led Assam government has initiated several extensive eviction drives, citing claims of illegal land encroachment.

A case has been filed against a Bengaluru man for allegedly sending obscene and inappropriate messages to a woman working at a State Bank of India branch.

The trend of "agentic AI" has taken off, with bots handling computer tasks by themselves and businesses trimming ranks of human workers as a result.

Former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy was one of the five people present at the party who tested positive in the drug test.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the national capital, warning of moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds through the day.

On Monday, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma is expected to hear the CBI's petition challenging the release of Arvind Kejriwal, his former Deputy Manish Sisodia and a few others accused in the excise policy case.

Several political and social groups in Ladakh will go ahead with a shutdown and protests today, even as the Centre revoked the National Security Act (NSA) against activist Sonam Wangchuk and ordered his release.

The Centre on Saturday revoked activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention, freeing him after 170 days of detention.

"We will bring all Hindu leaders from the Congress to BJP," he said at an event today, claiming that 70 per cent of Congress leaders still follow him.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has rubbished conspiracy theories behind why the Assam assembly election has been scheduled on April 9, ahead of the spring festival Bihu.

Iran on Sunday launched a series of advanced missiles targeting Israeli and US positions, including the Sejjil missile, which has been used for the first time since the war began on February 28, Iranian news outlet PressTV reported.

Adani Total Gas Limited announced on Sunday that it has reduced the price of excess natural gas supplied to certain industrial customers after upstream gas prices softened amid ongoing supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.

As the BJP prepares for the West Bengal assembly elections in its bid to challenge the ruling TMC, several leaders, such as Suvendu Adhikari, are expected to play key roles in shaping its high-stakes campaign.

Kerala, which was recently rechristened as Keralam, will vote in a single phase on April 9. The votes for the 140-member assembly will be counted on May 4.

The Assam government on Sunday signed memoranda of settlement with three Kuki armed groups and one Hmar outfit, claiming that the agreements mark the end of "ethnic militancy" in the state, an official statement said.

Union Territory of Puducherry will go to polls on April 9 for all 30 constituencies. The votes, along with four other states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bengal and Assam - will be counted on May 4.

Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 23, the Election Commission said today while announcing the poll dates for four states including West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh told NDTV the state force is number 1 in implementation of the new criminal laws that were introduced two years ago.

Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks.

Shortly before the accident, the man in the driving seat, Avadh Tiwari, had posted videos of him speeding the car, reportedly a Hyundai Verna, at about 120 kmph on Instagram.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has ruled out an alliance with actor-politician Vijay-led fledgling TVK for the upcoming Assembly polls and dismissed the scope for an alliance as mere media speculation.

Kim Jong Un said the drill would expose "the enemies within the 420-km striking range to uneasiness".

US defence contractor Palantir has shown how artificial intelligence chatbots could help military analysts review intelligence and generate possible battlefield plans, according to software demos and Pentagon records.

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei used a 36 million UK poundsloan from a company owned by British-Israeli businessmen to help finance the purchase of luxury homes in London.

A 24-year-old man allegedly administered HIV-infected blood to a 22-year-old woman when her parents called off her wedding with him after he tested positive for the contagion, police said on Saturday.

Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported on Sunday, as Israeli and US fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country.

The investigation into the tragic death of a final-year MBBS student at AIIMS Rajkot has taken a significant turn. Following a detailed 17-page suicide note, the Gandhigram Police have arrested five fellow medical students.

Fifty-five runners from 18 countries participated in a certified marathon spanning 42.195 kilometres.

With the EC announcing a single-phase election to 234 Assembly segments in Tamil Nadu on April 23, here is a look at the key constituencies and candidates.

Actor Vijay's political entry, as his appearance in his films, was packed with suspense and expectations by a multitude of his followers.

A debate on migration and identity in Assam unfolded during the NDTV Assam Power Play panel featuring BJP's Ashok Singhal, Congress's Pradyut Bordoloi and AIUDF's Hafiz Rafiqul Islam.

Violinist Sunita Bhuyan says every milestone in her musical journey traces back to three towering influences - her mother Minoti Khaund, maestro Bhupen Hazarika, and the discipline of the seven classical notes.

Kerala Assembly Polls Live Updates 2026: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will contest the state assembly election -- due on April 9 -- from Dharmadam. His party will contest on 86 seats. Vijayan contested from the same seat in 2016 and 2021.

Bypolls to five assembly seats in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland and Tripura will be held on April 9 and in another three constituencies of Gujarat and Maharashtra on April 23, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gynaesh Kumar announced on Sunday.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal gave a long list of work that the BJP government in Assam has done in the last 11 years, and compared them with what the Congress did.

The Election Commission of India announced on Sunday the schedule for assembly elections in four states and one Union Territory: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

The Election Commission of India on Sunday announced that the Assam Legislative Assembly polls will be held on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4.

The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehicles' tanks and causing long queues at the gas stations.

By fully operationalising the thorium fuel cycle, India can insulate itself from global turbulence, reduce external dependence, and secure a stable energy future essential for economic growth and national resilience.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared glimpses of "Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar" which he said looked vibrant even before the full bloom. He appreciated gardeners and the Floriculture Department team for their hard work.

The teacher allegedly lost her cool and physically assaulted the student over a wrong answer.

Four members of a family died due to asphyxiation after inhaling smoke from a bike kept on for the entire night in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district, police said on Sunday.

Iran has fired over 1,800 missiles and drones at the UAE, more than any other country targeted by Tehran in the war.

From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.

The incident is reported to have taken place on March 11 between 8:50 pm and 9:50 pm at a popular hostel chain located in the Indiranagar area.