March 28, 2026

March 2026

CBSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026: Key tips to boost scores in final hours; solve this sample paper

CBSE Class 10 Hindi exam 2026: Key tips to boost scores in final hours; solve this sample paper

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Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students advised to prioritise grammar and time management before Hindi paper Class 10 students…

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BLACKPINK’s Rose makes history as first K-pop artist to win BRIT award for ‘APT’ with Bruno Mars

BLACKPINK’s Rose makes history as first K-pop artist to win BRIT award for ‘APT’ with Bruno Mars

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BLACKPINK’s Rosé has etched her name in music history as the first K-pop artist to win a BRIT Award. She clinched the award for International Song of the Year for her smash collaboration ‘APT.’ with Bruno Mars at the 46th BRIT Awards in Manchester. This victory marks a groundbreaking moment for K-pop on the global…

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‘My son reads these stories’: Shoaib Malik’s emotional statement shuts down marriage rumours

‘My son reads these stories’: Shoaib Malik’s emotional statement shuts down marriage rumours

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has broken his silence on marriage rumours, strongly refuting false claims and stating his first marriage ended mutually in early 2023. He clarified his remarriage occurred only after the legal conclusion of his previous union, emphasizing the need to protect his family from misinformation. Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib…

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‘One-way attack drone’ used by US for first time in Iran strikes: What LUCAS is and how it works

‘One-way attack drone’ used by US for first time in Iran strikes: What LUCAS is and how it works

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(Photo credit: Central Command) In a significant escalation of its drone warfare capabilities, the United States turned Iran’s own drone strategy against it, deploying its new low-cost, one-way attack drone, the Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS), for the first time during coordinated strikes with Israel under Operation Epic Fury.The coordinated strikes on Iran orchestrated…

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Suicide drones, Tomahawks & more: The weapons that powered US-Israel strikes on Iran

Suicide drones, Tomahawks & more: The weapons that powered US-Israel strikes on Iran

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Source: US Central Command (X) Operation Epic Fury, the coordinated American strikes on Iran orchestrated by Donald Trump, killed Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump’s weekend military action in the Middle East involved a combination of missiles, stealth fighters and suicide drones targeting Iran’s high-profile military projects, while also relying on advanced air defences…

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NEW DELHI: Around 60 lakh electors in West Bengal have been categorised as ‘doubtful’ by Election Commission, and their cases have been sent for adjudication by judicial officers appointed by the Kolkata high court. This is in line with the Supreme Court’s directive dated Feb 20. With assembly elections in the state likely to be announced in the second half of March, this means that it would be a race against time for the “doubtful” voters to be made a part of the electoral list.Sources said that the final electorate of Bengal is around 6.4 crore, with a total 1.2 crore deletions since Oct 27, 2025 (15.9%). Of these, around 61.8 lakh were deleted on account of being deceased, shifted, migrated and registered at multiple places and another 60 lakh categorised as ‘doubtful’ voters under adjudication.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’Such ‘doubtful’ electors, as and when their cases are approved by the court-appointed judicial officers, shall be added back to the state’s roll by way of supplementary lists to be published later. Until then, these voters will not be eligible to vote in any election.A senior EC functionary told TOI that the majority of these ‘doubtful’ electors are likely to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. “Despite stiff resistance, the SIR exercise in Bengal has been a huge success,” said another EC official.According to the rules, the electoral roll of a state is frozen 10 days before the last date for nomination in Lok Sabha or assembly elections. So only those ‘doubtful’ voters whose cases are disposed of within the prescribed deadline can vote in the upcoming Bengal assembly elections.It remains to be seen how much time the judicial officers will take to dispose of cases of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful’ voters in West Bengal. The cases of thousands of ‘doubtful’ or ‘D’ voters in Assam, categorised as such since 1997 and not allowed to vote, have been under adjudication by the foreigners tribunals for decades. Only after the tribunals declare the ‘D’ voters as bona fide citizens can they vote. If ruled as foreigners, they are sent to detention centres and deportation proceedings initiated.The judiciary-appointed officers in Bengal will now have to do the same for those categorised as ‘doubtful’ voters due to SIR, ostensibly on grounds of being Bangladeshis. So effectively, the judicial officers will act like foreigners tribunals, examining and confirming citizenship of ‘doubtful’ electors before restoring their voting rights.At the start of the SIR exercise on Oct 27, 2025, Bengal’s electorate stood at 7.7 crore. The draft roll published on Dec 16, 2025, put the strength of the electorate at 7.08 crore after 58.2 lakh deletions. The final roll published on Saturday listed 6.4 crore voters, with 3.6 lakh net deletions since draft roll publication.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?Five-Year Most-Favoured Nation Status Secured for India in Landmark EU Trade Agreement: What It Means for India123PhotostoriesHow to prevent weeds from invading your balcony garden5 essential property documents every homebuyer must verifyWhy many Indian women don’t meet daily protein requirements: Doctor explains how to fix it naturallyFrom Rashmika’s vintage gold to Nayanthara’s custom red: 5 South Indian celebrity weddings that broke the internet with their style5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovationFrom Jane Fonda to Melanie Griffith: actors who went throughknife to look younger123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayDubai airportIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

NEW DELHI: Around 60 lakh electors in West Bengal have been categorised as ‘doubtful’ by Election Commission, and their cases have been sent for adjudication by judicial officers appointed by the Kolkata high court. This is in line with the Supreme Court’s directive dated Feb 20. With assembly elections in the state likely to be announced in the second half of March, this means that it would be a race against time for the “doubtful” voters to be made a part of the electoral list.Sources said that the final electorate of Bengal is around 6.4 crore, with a total 1.2 crore deletions since Oct 27, 2025 (15.9%). Of these, around 61.8 lakh were deleted on account of being deceased, shifted, migrated and registered at multiple places and another 60 lakh categorised as ‘doubtful’ voters under adjudication.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’Such ‘doubtful’ electors, as and when their cases are approved by the court-appointed judicial officers, shall be added back to the state’s roll by way of supplementary lists to be published later. Until then, these voters will not be eligible to vote in any election.A senior EC functionary told TOI that the majority of these ‘doubtful’ electors are likely to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. “Despite stiff resistance, the SIR exercise in Bengal has been a huge success,” said another EC official.According to the rules, the electoral roll of a state is frozen 10 days before the last date for nomination in Lok Sabha or assembly elections. So only those ‘doubtful’ voters whose cases are disposed of within the prescribed deadline can vote in the upcoming Bengal assembly elections.It remains to be seen how much time the judicial officers will take to dispose of cases of the 60 lakh ‘doubtful’ voters in West Bengal. The cases of thousands of ‘doubtful’ or ‘D’ voters in Assam, categorised as such since 1997 and not allowed to vote, have been under adjudication by the foreigners tribunals for decades. Only after the tribunals declare the ‘D’ voters as bona fide citizens can they vote. If ruled as foreigners, they are sent to detention centres and deportation proceedings initiated.The judiciary-appointed officers in Bengal will now have to do the same for those categorised as ‘doubtful’ voters due to SIR, ostensibly on grounds of being Bangladeshis. So effectively, the judicial officers will act like foreigners tribunals, examining and confirming citizenship of ‘doubtful’ electors before restoring their voting rights.At the start of the SIR exercise on Oct 27, 2025, Bengal’s electorate stood at 7.7 crore. The draft roll published on Dec 16, 2025, put the strength of the electorate at 7.08 crore after 58.2 lakh deletions. The final roll published on Saturday listed 6.4 crore voters, with 3.6 lakh net deletions since draft roll publication.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?Five-Year Most-Favoured Nation Status Secured for India in Landmark EU Trade Agreement: What It Means for India123PhotostoriesHow to prevent weeds from invading your balcony garden5 essential property documents every homebuyer must verifyWhy many Indian women don’t meet daily protein requirements: Doctor explains how to fix it naturallyFrom Rashmika’s vintage gold to Nayanthara’s custom red: 5 South Indian celebrity weddings that broke the internet with their style5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovationFrom Jane Fonda to Melanie Griffith: actors who went throughknife to look younger123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayDubai airportIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

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NEW DELHI: Around 60 lakh electors in West Bengal have been categorised as ‘doubtful’ by Election Commission, and their cases have been sent for adjudication by judicial officers appointed by the Kolkata high court. This is in line with the Supreme Court’s directive dated Feb 20. With assembly elections in the state likely to be…

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Mar 01, 2026, 09:25 IST

Mar 01, 2026, 09:25 IST

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Sri Lanka, who were co-hosts of the tournament, had already been eliminated from semifinal contention and were unable to close their campaign with a victory. (Image credit: Sri Lanka Cricket) Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has chosen to step aside from his position following the team’s narrow five-run defeat to Pakistan in their final…

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‘Couldn’t finish the way we wanted to’: Salman Agha’s emotional admission after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup exit

‘Couldn’t finish the way we wanted to’: Salman Agha’s emotional admission after Pakistan’s T20 World Cup exit

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Salman Ali Agha (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup came to a disappointing end despite a win over Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday, with captain Salman Ali Agha conceding that the team’s batting frailties proved costly.While Sahibzada Farhan stood out with a superb hundred, the rest…

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‘444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1’: Civil aviation ministry shares update amid Middle East crisis

‘444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1’: Civil aviation ministry shares update amid Middle East crisis

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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that more than 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on Saturday and around 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on Sunday as airspace restrictions continue over Iran and parts of the Middle East. In a post on X, the ministry stated: “Due to…

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March 2026 school holidays: Holi, Eid and Ram Navami among key festival breaks

March 2026 school holidays: Holi, Eid and Ram Navami among key festival breaks

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Holi, Eid al-Fitr and Mahavir Jayanti among key March 2026 school closures As March begins, schools and colleges across India are preparing for a series of holiday closures linked to major religious and cultural festivals. Education calendars issued by states and institutions outline several non-instructional days during the month.Holi, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Mahavir Jayanti,…

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Kuno National Park confirms Gamini’s fourth cub after intensive monitoring; marking another milestone for Project Cheetah |

Kuno National Park confirms Gamini’s fourth cub after intensive monitoring; marking another milestone for Project Cheetah |

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India’s ambitious effort to restore the cheetah to its grasslands has reached another milestone. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday announced the birth of a fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, pushing the country’s total cheetah population to 39. The development, confirmed through intensive monitoring by field and veterinary…

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Libra Horoscope Today, March 01, 2026: Romantic connections strengthen; singles find charm effective

Libra Horoscope Today, March 01, 2026: Romantic connections strengthen; singles find charm effective

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Relief arrives, quietly but clearly. Your work conditions become favourable, and the tension in your shoulders eases. The Moon supports cooperation, and Jupiter sends helpful people, the kind who answer calls and don’t keep you waiting. You’ll stay occupied, but you won’t feel crushed by it.Your father’s health shows recovery, which lifts the family mood….

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Operation Epic Fury: How Trump-led US strikes in Tehran killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, family

Operation Epic Fury: How Trump-led US strikes in Tehran killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, family

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Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Operation Epic Fury — an extensive US military action under President Donald Trump, have achieved its most consequential objective: the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes carried out early Sunday against the political heart of Tehran.According to initial reports, the operation did not only target…

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‘Seek immediate shelter’: UAE issues emergency alert to residents amid ‘missile threats’ and escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict

‘Seek immediate shelter’: UAE issues emergency alert to residents amid ‘missile threats’ and escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict

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UAE Emergency Alert: Missile Threat Amidst Regional Tensions: Safety Guidance Issued Late on March 1, 2026, the United Arab Emirates government issued a rare emergency alert to millions of residents and visitors across the country, a stark reminder of how swiftly regional geopolitics can impact everyday life in one of the Gulf’s most stable nations….

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When Menaka Guruswamy walks into Parliament building for the Rajya Sabha election in mid-March, she will possibly be the first openly queer person on the ballot. From the Sept 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising Article 377 to a possible seat in the Upper House has been a long journey. The Trinamool Congress has nominated her as its Rajya Sabha candidate.Perhaps cognizant of the enormity of the moment, Guruswamy on Saturday posted on X, “I am deeply honoured to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the All India Trinamool Congress. I am grateful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms Mamata Banerjee for reposing her faith in me. Our Constitution’s values of equality, fraternity & non-discrimination have guided my life & work, I hope to carry these ideals forward into Parliament.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’ I look forward to representing the interests of the people of West Bengal & to serve ‘We the People’ of India.”Guruswamy has been public about her relationship with fellow lawyer Arundhati Katju. In 2023, former diplomat Vivek Katju wrote a personal piece on his journey in accepting his daughter Arundhati and her partner, expressing his initial shock and despair when he found out about her sexuality.Guruswamy is the daughter of public policy analyst Mohan Guruswamy, who was advisor to the finance minister in Vajpayee govt. She started her career in 1997 under former Attorney General Ashok Desai.The nomination has also invited a backlash. Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar says that Guruswamy was nominated as “payback” for fighting Banerjee’s case.Guruswamy was on Foreign Policy magazine’s list of 100 most influential Global Thinkers for 2019 along with Arundhati Katju. In 2017, her portrait was unveiled at Rhodes House in Oxford University.Guruswamy was educated at Oxford University, Harvard Law School and National Law School of India. She was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and a Gammon Fellow at Harvard. She has been visiting faculty at Yale Law School, New York University School of Law and University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She was the B R Ambedkar research scholar and lecturer in law at Columbia Law School from 2017-2019, where she taught constitutional design in post-conflict democracies.About the AuthorHimanshi DhawanHimanshi Dhawan is a Senior Editor with The Times of India with 25 years of experience in reporting on politics, social sector, gender and marginalised communities. Her writing spans issues related to human rights violations, and looking at health, education, and livelihoods from a gendered lens. In recognition for her reporting she has received the UNFPA-Population First Laadli award for gender sensitive reporting in 2010-11. She has also been the recipient of the Edward Murrow Fellowship (2007) by the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. She has studied English Literature at St Stephen’s College, DU and completed her post-graduation in mass communication from Sophia College, Mumbai.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?Five-Year Most-Favoured Nation Status Secured for India in Landmark EU Trade Agreement: What It Means for India123Photostories5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovationFrom Jane Fonda to Melanie Griffith: actors who went throughknife to look youngerMy sugar is fine, but I feel terrible: Doctor explains what your diabetes report may be missingFrom Dilip Joshi to Munmun Dutta – Highest-paid Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah starsPlanning a Udaipur wedding like Rashmika Mandanna’s? 5 bridal style rules you can’t ignoreSmoke, strikes and sirens: Tehran in turmoil after US-Israel attack Iran — In pics123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayCEO Sam AltmanIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

When Menaka Guruswamy walks into Parliament building for the Rajya Sabha election in mid-March, she will possibly be the first openly queer person on the ballot. From the Sept 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising Article 377 to a possible seat in the Upper House has been a long journey. The Trinamool Congress has nominated her as its Rajya Sabha candidate.Perhaps cognizant of the enormity of the moment, Guruswamy on Saturday posted on X, “I am deeply honoured to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the All India Trinamool Congress. I am grateful to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal Ms Mamata Banerjee for reposing her faith in me. Our Constitution’s values of equality, fraternity & non-discrimination have guided my life & work, I hope to carry these ideals forward into Parliament.Israel attacks IranIsrael Attack Iran Live Updates: Missiles strike US navy headquarters in Bahrain; explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, DohaUS, Israel attack Iran: AI Tel Aviv flight returning to IndiaIran attacks US military bases across Middle East in operation ‘Truthful Promise 4’ I look forward to representing the interests of the people of West Bengal & to serve ‘We the People’ of India.”Guruswamy has been public about her relationship with fellow lawyer Arundhati Katju. In 2023, former diplomat Vivek Katju wrote a personal piece on his journey in accepting his daughter Arundhati and her partner, expressing his initial shock and despair when he found out about her sexuality.Guruswamy is the daughter of public policy analyst Mohan Guruswamy, who was advisor to the finance minister in Vajpayee govt. She started her career in 1997 under former Attorney General Ashok Desai.The nomination has also invited a backlash. Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar says that Guruswamy was nominated as “payback” for fighting Banerjee’s case.Guruswamy was on Foreign Policy magazine’s list of 100 most influential Global Thinkers for 2019 along with Arundhati Katju. In 2017, her portrait was unveiled at Rhodes House in Oxford University.Guruswamy was educated at Oxford University, Harvard Law School and National Law School of India. She was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and a Gammon Fellow at Harvard. She has been visiting faculty at Yale Law School, New York University School of Law and University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She was the B R Ambedkar research scholar and lecturer in law at Columbia Law School from 2017-2019, where she taught constitutional design in post-conflict democracies.About the AuthorHimanshi DhawanHimanshi Dhawan is a Senior Editor with The Times of India with 25 years of experience in reporting on politics, social sector, gender and marginalised communities. Her writing spans issues related to human rights violations, and looking at health, education, and livelihoods from a gendered lens. In recognition for her reporting she has received the UNFPA-Population First Laadli award for gender sensitive reporting in 2010-11. She has also been the recipient of the Edward Murrow Fellowship (2007) by the US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program. She has studied English Literature at St Stephen’s College, DU and completed her post-graduation in mass communication from Sophia College, Mumbai.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Moral Cowardice’: PM Modi’s Israel Visit Faces Oppn Heat As US-Israel Launch Strikes On Iran’Urge All Sides To…’: India Calls For Dialogue And De Escalation As US And Israel Attack Iran‘Historic’: US Envoy Gor Hails Micron’s Chip Plant Launch In Guj, Cites Modi-Trump FriendshipAfghanistan War, Iran Conflict Push Pakistan Into Two Front Security Challenge Amid Regional TensionHarvard University Responds After Sanskrit Course Image Sparks Criticism‘Target Religious Minorities’:UNHRC Side Event Flags Blasphemy Law Abuse In Pakistan And Bangladesh’Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi Hits Out Over ‘Shirtless’ Protest At AI SummitIsrael-Iran War: AirIndia, IndiGo, Global Carriers Suspend Flights Amid West Asia Airspace ClosuresMunir’s Gamble Or US Script? As Trump Praises Pakistan, Is Islamabad Replaying Old Afghan Playbook?Five-Year Most-Favoured Nation Status Secured for India in Landmark EU Trade Agreement: What It Means for India123Photostories5 Powerful Surya mantras to chant every morningMini workouts: Can 5 minutes a day build real fitness?Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s comfort recipes from his home kitchen that you can’t missHoli 2026: Forgotten Holi drinks that disappeared over time5 luxury electric cars offering performance, prestige and sustainable innovationFrom Jane Fonda to Melanie Griffith: actors who went throughknife to look youngerMy sugar is fine, but I feel terrible: Doctor explains what your diabetes report may be missingFrom Dilip Joshi to Munmun Dutta – Highest-paid Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah starsPlanning a Udaipur wedding like Rashmika Mandanna’s? 5 bridal style rules you can’t ignoreSmoke, strikes and sirens: Tehran in turmoil after US-Israel attack Iran — In pics123Hot PicksIsrael attack IranWest Bengal SIRGold rate todayCEO Sam AltmanIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingIsrael Iran ConflictUS Israel Strike IranPakistna vs Sri Lanka ScorecardLucknow businessman murderRinku SinghIndian Wells Open 2026Crude OilQatar AirwaysMaxx Crosby InjuryNHL Trade

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When Menaka Guruswamy walks into Parliament building for the Rajya Sabha election in mid-March, she will possibly be the first openly queer person on the ballot. From the Sept 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising Article 377 to a possible seat in the Upper House has been a long journey. The Trinamool Congress has nominated her…

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