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Maharashtra Clears Way for Nominated Members in Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis

Maharashtra Assembly unanimously approves amendment allowing nominated members in local bodies, adding 201 Zilla Parishad and 804 Panchayat Samiti members to strengthen governance with expert...

Centre Plans Amendment to Women’s Reservation Law, Bill Likely in Parliament Next Week

Union Cabinet is set to approve an amendment to the women’s reservation law, aiming to implement 33 percent quota before constituency delimitation, with the bill...

Task Force Formed to Crack Down on Illegal Nursing Homes; BMC Asked to Compile Data

The state government has constituted a task force to act against unauthorised nursing homes, directing civic bodies including BMC to gather detailed information and strengthen...

Five States Head to Polls as Election Commission Announces Assembly Election Schedule

Voters in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry will head to the polls in April, with results scheduled for May 4. The Election...

Baramati and Rahuri Assembly Bypolls Announced: Voting Scheduled for April 23

Election Commission announces by-elections for Baramati and Rahuri assembly seats in Maharashtra. Voting will take place on April 23 following vacancies. Pune |16 March, 2026:...

Lifestyle

Elon Musk’s X to Revamp Verification System in Europe Following EU Regulatory Pressure

Social media platform X plans to modify its account verification system in Europe after concerns raised by European regulators over the blue checkmark feature and...

Keep These LPG Cylinder Booking Numbers Handy to Avoid Last-Minute Refill Hassles

Households across India are advised to save official LPG booking numbers of Indane Gas, Bharat Gas and HP Gas to quickly book cylinder refills through...

Government Exploring Possibility of Mobile Data Usage Tax as Telecom Authorities Begin Feasibility Study

The government is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a tax on mobile data usage and has asked the Department of Telecommunications to study whether...

Induction Cooktops Go Out of Stock Online as LPG Supply Concerns Trigger Panic Buying

Rising concerns over LPG cylinder availability across India have led to a sudden surge in demand for induction cooktops, causing many models to go out...

Caution ! Three Aadhaar Errors That Could Freeze Your Bank Account, Experts Urge Immediate Corrections

Minor discrepancies in Aadhaar details such as name, date of birth or mobile number may lead to banking disruptions, including temporary freezing of accounts during...

Supreme Court Approves Passive Euthanasia for Ghaziabad Man in Historic Ruling

India’s top court has granted permission to withdraw life‑sustaining treatment for a man in a vegetative state for over a decade, marking the first judicially...

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Dhoni

Gautam Gambhir Extends Olive Branch to MS Dhoni, Says Former Skipper Could Be India Coach One Day

Gautam Gambhir hints MS Dhoni could become India coach someday, highlighting mutual respect and ending long-standing rivalry speculation. Pune | 17 March, 2026: In a...

Eggs

Expiry Date on Eggs Mandatory from April 1 to Boost Food Safety

A new regulation mandates stamping expiry and laying dates on eggs from April 1, aiming to improve food safety, transparency and consumer awareness in the...

CISA

CISA Flags Actively Exploited Wing FTP Server Vulnerability, Urges Immediate Patching

The US cybersecurity agency CISA has warned of an actively exploited Wing FTP Server flaw that could enable attacks, urging organisations worldwide to apply patches...

Chandrakant Patil

Over 5,400 Professor Posts Under Recruitment Process in Maharashtra, Says Minister Chandrakant Patil

Maharashtra government has initiated recruitment for over 5,400 professor posts, with additional approvals granted for 412 positions. The move aims to address vacancies and strengthen...

The Gen Z Paradox: Big IIT Dreams in the Age of Shrinking Attention Spans

The Gen Z Paradox: Big IIT Dreams in the Age of Shrinking Attention Spans

India’s Gen Z aspires to crack elite exams like IIT-JEE, yet struggles with distractions and short attention spans shaped by digital habits, creating a growing...