Two-phase elections in West Bengal; Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to vote in one phaseThe Election Commission of India, on Sunday (March 15, 2026), announced the schedule for the Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. The first phase of elections will happen on April 23, 2026 in West Bengal and the second phase on April 29, 2026. Antonelli takes first F1 win with Mercedes one-two in ChinaA tearful Kimi Antonelli celebrated a breakthrough first ​win of his Formula One career on Sunday (March 15, 2026) after ⁠leading championship-leading teammate George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in China from pole position. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Saturday (March 14, 2026), as the West Asia war cripples the region’s oil and gas flow. India-EU ties in focus as Jaishankar starts 2-day visit to BrusselsExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday (March 15, 2026) kick-started a two-day visit to Brussels for talks with his counterparts from member states of 27-nation European Union.

Source: The Hindu March 15, 2026 16:34 UTC