Team UDF intact, no discord: LoP Satheesan exudes confidence ahead of Kerala Assembly polls

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) In his first detailed reaction after the Congress high command wrapped up the contentious seat selection process, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan on Friday struck a combative yet confident note, asserting that the United Democratic Front (UDF) had completed one of the fastest and most cohesive candidate finalisations in its history.

Humanitarian crisis deepens in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir amid crackdowns, systematic neglect

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:32 PM

London, March 20 (IANS) The deprivation of essential services in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has forged a widening humanitarian divide, where inflation, unemployment, food insecurity, and power shortages intertwine with political exclusion and security-driven administration, a report has highlighted.

India’s energy resilience: Managing LPG stability amid global turbulence (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recent tensions in the Gulf region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have once again exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ sparks political reactions; leaders divided over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed, alleged ISI links

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recently released film 'Dhurandhar 2', which has sparked political reactions over its portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and alleged links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to draw mixed responses from leaders across parties.

Kamal Haasan thanks Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for resurrecting Telangana Gaddar Film Awards

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:18 PM

Hyderabad, March 20 (IANS) Tamil actor, producer and politician Kamal Haasan, who was honoured with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025, on Friday thanked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka for resurrecting the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards.

Neha Kakkar enjoys barish & chai with a beautiful rendition of Arijit Singh's 'Tumse Behtar'

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:17 PM

Mumbai, March 20 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar shared her beautiful rendition of Arijit Singh's "Tumse Behtar" while enjoying barish, chai, and a breathtaking view.

Non-veg leftovers thrown in Ganga: Death threats, abusive messages after complaint, says BJP’s Jaiswal

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:15 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha city president, Rajat Jaiswal, has alleged that he has received death threats through international calls, emails and social media after he filed a complaint over non-vegetarian leftovers being thrown into the Ganga river in Varanasi during an Iftar gathering.

EAM Jaishankar, Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah discuss advancing bilateral ties

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Riaz Hamidullah, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, in New Delhi on Friday with discussions focusing on advancing bilateral ties.

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, setting the stage for the rollout of the new Income-tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026, with a sharper focus on transparency, stricter disclosures and improved compliance.

National Dental Commission to transform dental education, healthcare quality: Govt

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said it has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC) along with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI).