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Census portal shows Chinese name for Arunachal Pradesh town; issue fixed, say officials

A resident of Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh flagged the issue after the map for self-enumeration for the Census 2027 showed the name of a Chinese town beyond the LAC for his hometown

MP Rashid’s party moves bail application to attend ailing father in Srinagar; NC’s Farooq Abdullah demands release

Mr. Rashid’s father Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, according to the family, has been put on a ventilator

Why has Punjab introduced a new law on sacrilege?

Why does the State government say stricter punishment is needed?

Is India’s Maoist insurgency finally over?

What remains of the CPI (Maoist) after recent setbacks? How did security operations weaken the Maoist movement so sharply? What internal divisions and ideological shifts weakened the organisation? Is there any chance of a Maoist revival in the future?

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?

What are the key demands of Noida workers? Why are workers dissatisfied with current wages? How are minimum wages determined in Noida? How has the U.P. government responded? What steps has the government taken to address workers’ concerns?

Eight India-bound ships return after attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz

The government earmarked 22 ships carrying energy cargo to India for repatriation in coordination with Iranian agencies and Indian Navy

Biomining at Vedimara in North Paravur in final stage

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Farm distress and civic shortfalls loom large in Thuraiyur constituency

Comprising the Thuraiyur Municipality and the town panchayats of Uppilliyapuram and Balakrishnampatti, the constituency is home to a sizeable population of tribals, who live in remote villages of Pachamalai.

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Long-pending demand of Chengalpattu constituency residents for better infrastructure remain unfulfilled

With a sizeable farming community, residents of Chengalpattu constituency call for water management projects; they demand that the authorities clean Kolavai Lake and complete a sewer line work; since the district has no minister, residents are unable to take up local issues with those in power

T.N. election 2026: Residents in despair as dust and noise pollution from quarries persist in Arcot

CONSTITUENCY WATCH

PM Modi says 'will get more chances' to push for women's quota, blames Congress as 'anti-reform party' | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation, said parties that opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament were taking women's power for granted.

T.N. Assembly Election 2026: Delay in proposed textile park sparks concern among residents of Gudiyatham constituency

Consumers get water supply once a week, forcing them to walk for a few kilometres to fetch a few pots of water for domestic use

Despite setback, Govt. determined to remove all obstacles to women’s reservation: PM Modi

In his 30-minute speech, the prime minister criticised Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Livelihood security, affordable housing are major concerns in Royapuram constituency

Residents want the government to implement social welfare measures for the economically disadvantaged. Other demands include redevelopment of dilapidated TNUHDB houses, establishment of a maternity hospital, and flood mitigation measures, particularly in areas along the coastline

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Velachery constituency residents demand desilting of lake as flooding, infra issues remain major concerns

Velachery, which became a separate constituency in 2008, lags behind on various fronts, say residents; they are worried by the routine flooding of the area, poor road conditions, and heavy traffic congestion caused largely by encroachments

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Coastal residents of Kanniyakumari and Nagercoil constituencies voice discontent

Around 15 coastal villages fall under the jurisdiction of the Kanniyakumari and Nagercoil constituencies but residents of most of them say they are dissatisfied with the projects implemented

Pawan Kalyan undergoes surgery, advised rest for 10 days

Valparai tragedy exposes gaps in ghat driving skills, safety awareness

Road safety experts have expressed concerns about the judgment and control of the driver

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban constituency, faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the city’s evolving socio-economic landscape. A 24-hour govt. hospital and the replacement of the ageing sewer network are some of the demands of voters

Officials urged to enhance implementation of ‘Jaladhara-Jalaharathi’ initiative

Congress and its allies ‘celebrated’ setback to women’s 33% reservation push: BJP

BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Smriti Irani accuse the Congress of a ‘history’ of neglecting women’s welfare and sabotaging its own Bills, and treating women as political tools rather than respecting them as equal citizens

Congress exposed ‘ulterior motive’ behind women’s reservation Bill, says CWC leader Gidugu Rudra Raju

NDA’s attempt to gain political mileage ahead of the elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal has been successfully thwarted by the Opposition, he says

War of words erupts in Karnataka over Women’s Reservation Bill

Siddaramaiah described the events that unfolded in Parliament as ‘deceptive political drama’ orchestrated by the NDA government; Karnataka BJP says it will hold protests against the Congress’s ‘anti-women’ stance