The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Wednesday announced its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections scheduled on March 16, while also finalising seat allocations for its allies in the state.
An injury-time goal condemned India to a 1-2 defeat against Vietnam in their first match in Group C of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 at the Perth Rectangular Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday.
The nation immersed itself in joy and happiness with cheerful celebrations of Holi. From temple towns to metropolitan cities, people enjoyed the festivities by exchanging sweets, applying colour (gulal), offering prayers, and celebrating the victory of good over evil.
Key contributions from Marco Jansen and timely breakthroughs by New Zealand bowlers kept the contest evenly poised throughout the innings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Sandeep Kashinath Shinde was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Goa on Wednesday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also attends the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Goa Lokayukta at Raj Bhavan.
Following the second round of seat-sharing talks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress Party agreed that Congress will contest 28 Assembly constituencies and will be allocated one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha
This move comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia and after its energy infrastructure was targeted, including the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, which is currently under threat.
Several foreign dignitaries across the world are set to arrive in India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
Udhampur Police have arrested an absconding accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case after prolonged evasion of over two years, officials said here on Wednesday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Patna tomorrow to attend the nomination filings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin, sources said.