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Nagpur blast case: 11 arrested; company directors detained after fatal explosion

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 2, 2026 11:51:13 PM IST

Nagpur Rural Police have arrested 11 persons, including senior officials and supervisory staff of SBL Energy Limited, in connection with the fatal explosion at the company's explosives manufacturing unit in Raulgaon, Katol taluka, officials said. ... read..

SpiceJet cancels 87 flights amid West Asia tensions: Source

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 11:51:10 PM IST

SpiceJet has cancelled as many as 87 flights on Monday, including 37 departures and 50 arrivals at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, as UAE airspace closures continue to disrupt flight operations amid escalating tensions in West Asia, airport s ... read..

For whom is your 'Mamata': Rajnath Singh accuses West Bengal CM of favouring criminals

Howrah (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 11:51:08 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of favouring criminals and illegal immigrants, saying her "Mamata" is only for those involved in wrongdoing. ... read..

Indian Navy warships continue operations in Middle East region

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 11:21:27 PM IST

Indian Navy warships are mission-deployed in the Middle East region amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. ... read..

FSSAI CEO calls for nationwide crackdown on high-risk food commodities at 49th CAC meeting

Gangtok (Sikkim) | March 2, 2026 11:21:25 PM IST

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Rajit Punhani urged states and Union Territories to significantly strengthen on-ground enforcement mechanisms, with a sharp focus on high-risk food categories, during the 49th meeting of the Central ... read..

Indian Railways manages Holi rush, facilitates millions of passengers

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 11:21:24 PM IST

Indian Railways successfully managed the festive travel rush for Holi, sending millions of people home with special arrangements. ... read..

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw directs officials to overhaul track maintenance practices

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 11:21:22 PM IST

Indian Railways is revamping track maintenance with modern technology and standardised components. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates new building of Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul at Shantigram

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 2, 2026 11:21:19 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed building of Shri Swaminarayan Gurukul at Shantigram and said that through the state's emergence as a semiconductor hub, Gujarat will move towards self-reliance powered by t ... read..

DPA Kandla reaffirms commitment to 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and maritime sector growth

Kandla (Gujarat) | March 2, 2026 11:21:15 PM IST

Inspired by the spirit of the 'Seva Sankalp Resolution' adopted by the Union Cabinet, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla on Monday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. ... read..

Holi celebrations begin in Hyderabad amid date confusion and dip in sales

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 11:21:12 PM IST

Festive colours have begun to fill the markets of Hyderabad as people gear up to celebrate Holi with devotion, excitement, and a touch of confusion over dates this year. ... read..

"Op Sindoor not stopped yet": Rajnath Singh says "India is champion of peace" amid global conflicts

Howrah (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 11:21:10 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday stated that India delivered a strong retaliation to Pakistan under "Operation Sindoor", after Pakistani terrorists had entered India and killed innocent civilians. ... read..

Civil Aviation Ministry monitors Middle East airspace situation; IndiGo plans 10 special flights from Jeddah

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:51:21 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and its impact on international flight operations, with airlines undertaking calibrated adjustments and special relief measures to assist stra ... read..

One week, 7 cases, 12 arrested in anti-drug drive: Shimla Police SP Gaurav Singh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 10:51:19 PM IST

The Shimla District Police has intensified their crackdown on drug trafficking under the 'Zero Tolerance Against Drug Abuse (Chitta)' mission, registering seven cases and arresting twelve individuals within a span of one week. ... read..

AAI directs all airports to submit aviation fuel status reports: Source

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:51:18 PM IST

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has directed all airports across the country to urgently compile and submit detailed reports on the current aviation fuel status at international airports, sources said. ... read..

Arunachal Pradesh: Indian Army provides bakery training to civilians in Menchuka

Menchuka (Arunachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 10:51:13 PM IST

In a significant initiative aimed at empowering local communities and promoting self-reliance, the Indian Army organised a one-month-long comprehensive bakery training program for civilians at Menchuka, Arunachal Pradesh. ... read..

Education Minister calls upon foreign HEIs to collaborate with India's fast-growing, innovation-driven education system

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:51:11 PM IST

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the Study in India Edu-Diplomatic Conclave 2026 organized by the Ministry of Education at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi on Monday bringing together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, representatives of ... read..

Explosive irregularities in Suryapet mining e-auction: KTR demands tender cancellation

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 10:51:09 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) has alleged serious irregularities, procedural lapses, and legal violations in the mining e-auction process conducted in Suryapet district. ... read..

PM Modi speaks with King of Jordan, thanks him for "taking care of Indian community" amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:51:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with the King of Jordan, His Majesty King Abdullah II and affirmed India's support for the "peace, security and the well-being" of Jordanians. ... read..

Civil Aviation Ministry announces special relief operations amid Middle East flight disruptions

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:51:04 PM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that IndiGo will undertake 10 special relief operations from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. The operations are subject to ... read..

Telangana govt establishes 24/7 control room for citizens amid West Asia tensions

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 10:51:01 PM IST

The Telangana government has established a 24x7 control room at Telangana Bhawan in view of the escalating tensions in West Asia. ... read..

Delhi CM attends screening of 'Shatak' based on 100 years of RSS, announces film tax-free in national capital

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:21:11 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that the film 'Shatak', based on the 100-year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), will be made tax-free in the national capital to encourage more people to watch it. ... read..

No life-threatening situation at leakage spot, says SP Palghar amid chaos over reported Oleum gas leak

Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 2, 2026 10:21:04 PM IST

Superintendent of Police (SP) Palghar Yatish Deshmukh dimissed the possibility of a life-threatening situation after panic gripped the entire Tarapur MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) area in Palghar district on Monday after an Oleum g ... read..

Congress' Adhir Ranjan writes to West Bengal CEO over alleged deletion of "genuine" voters in SIR

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:21:01 PM IST

Member of the All India Congress Working Committee (AICC), Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, on Monday, wrote to the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) expressing serious concerns regarding the ongoing revision of the electoral rolls in the state. ... read..

Aloke Singh to step down as CEO of Air India Express on March 19: Sources

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 10:20:59 PM IST

Aloke Singh's five-year tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air India Express will conclude on March 19, sources confirmed on Monday. Captain Hamish Maxwell is set to take over as the new accountable manager of Air India Express. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM participates in 'Bhagoriya Fest' in Barwani

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 9:51:03 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in the 'Bhagoriya Fest' in Barwani district on Monday, describing it as not merely a festival, but a celebration of joy in harmony with nature. ... read..

TMC encouraging appeasement, failing to protect women: Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 9:51:00 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that its policies have led to violence and insecurity in West Bengal. ... read..

JKSA appeals to PM Modi to relocate Indian students stranded in Iran amid tensions

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 9:50:58 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Monday urgently appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to immediately intervene and facilitate the relocation of Indian students, particularly those from t ... read..

Albert Ekka Brigade organises state-level mega ex-servicemen rally at Agartala military station

Agartala (Tripura) | March 2, 2026 9:50:56 PM IST

The Albert Ekka Brigade of Red Shield Division under the aegis of Spear Corps organised a State-Level Mega Ex-Servicemen Rally at Agartala Military Station on Monday, witnessing the participation of over 1,500 veterans and Veer Naris from across all eight ... read..

AI Summit Protest case: Delhi HC vacates stay on bail granted to Uday Bhanu Chib, issues notice to Police

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 9:21:01 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed the Sessions Court's order, which had suspended the bail granted to Uday Bhanu Chib, president of the Indian Youth Congress. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves Rs 27,500 cr for agriculture, irrigation, allied sectors

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 9:20:48 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired the first Agriculture Cabinet meeting held in Nagalwadi, Barwani district on Monday and the Council of Ministers approved various schemes worth around Rs 27,500 crore related to agriculture, irrigation, an ... read..

Jairam Ramesh credits Congress for signing of India-Canada Strategic Energy Partnerhsip Agreement

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 9:20:47 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday credited Congress for the current India-Canada Strategic Energy Partnership Agreement, made possible by the 2008 Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. ... read..

Maharashtra: Oleum gas leak in Palghar causes panic, workers evacuated

Palghar (Maharashtra) | March 2, 2026 8:51:08 PM IST

Panic gripped the entire Tarapur MIDC area in Palghar district on Monday after an Oleum gas leak was reported at the Bhageria Chemical Company. ... read..

Kerala: Flight disruptions continue at Thiruvananthapuram, 89 cancellations reported

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 2, 2026 8:51:04 PM IST

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Monday issued an operational update as of 7:00 pm, reporting a total of 89 flight cancellations. ... read..

"I pray this festival brings new colours of progress": Chirag Paswan celebrates Holi with family, party workers

Patna (Bihar) | March 2, 2026 8:21:12 PM IST

Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrated Holi with his family and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) workers on Monday. ... read..

"Mirrors BJP's model of using state power": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Telangana govt over Khammam demolitions

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 2, 2026 8:21:04 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan hit out at the Congress government in Telangana over the demolition of nearly 700 Bhoodan-allotted homes in Khammam district, alleging that the action reflected a "bulldozer raj" similar to the governance model of th ... read..

"Blow the conch for change": Nitin Nabin calls to rename Islampur as Ishwarpur at Parivartan Yatra in West Bengal

Islampur (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 7:51:25 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin said the party's 5,000 km Parivartan Yatra across West Bengal aims to usher in political change, asserting that people must "blow the conch" for transformation and even rename Islampur to "Ishwar ... read..

India to buy 5 new squadrons of S-400 Sudarshan air defence system from Russia

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 7:51:18 PM IST

At a time when the Chinese air defence systems have failed globally, India is fast moving towards buying five more squadrons of the S-400 Sudarshan air defence missile systems from Russia, which proved their mettle successfully last year during Operation ... read..

Trichy DMK ministers submit applications to contest upcoming assembly polls

Trichy (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 7:51:16 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration Minister KN Nehru on Monday submitted his application expressing interest in contesting as the party's candidate from the Tiruchi West assembly constituency in the upcoming elections. ... read..

Double-engine govt providing all facilities, security in Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 7:51:14 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that the double-engine government was committed to providing all facilities and ensuring security for the people of the state. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh credits Congress for signing of India-China Strategic Energy Partnerhsip Agreement

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 7:51:11 PM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Monday credited Congress for the current India-China Strategic Energy Partnership Agreement, made possible by the 2008 Indo-US Civil Nuclear Agreement. ... read..

"Will deposit Rs 61,000 for girls completing graduation": CM Rekha Gupta announces 'Lakhpati Beti Yojana'

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 7:51:08 PM IST

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday extended Holi greetings to the residents of the national capital and announced the launch of a new welfare scheme for girls, the 'Delhi Lakhpati Beti Yojana'. ... read..

Siddaramaiah writes to PM Modi seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas in Middle East region

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 2, 2026 7:20:59 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift measures to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indian nationals affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East region. ... read..

TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar confident of facing polls anytime, objects to PM Modi's Thiruparankundram visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 7:20:54 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday expressed confidence about facing the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, stating that party cadres are fully prepared. ... read..

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma disburses District Catalytic Intervention Plan Fund

Aizawl (Mizoram) | March 2, 2026 7:20:49 PM IST

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday disbursed the District Catalytic Intervention Plan Fund at the Planning & Programme Implementation Committee Room in Aizawl. ... read..

AI Summit protest case: Court calls for verification report of sureties, documents furnished for 9 accused who got bail

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 7:20:39 PM IST

In the AI Summit protest case, the Patiala House Court on Monday called for a verification report regarding the sureties and documents furnished for the nine accused who were recently granted bail. ... read..

IAS officers inducted from State Civil Services call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 6:51:15 PM IST

Indian Administrative Service officers inducted from the State Civil Services and attending the 128th Induction Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rash ... read..

MHA constitutes two state-level empowered committees in West Bengal to process citizenship applications

By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | March 2, 2026 6:21:21 PM IST

The Central government on Monday strengthened the institutional mechanism for processing citizenship applications in West Bengal by constituting two state-level empowered committees under the Citizenship Rules, 2009, as part of the framework laid down und ... read..

"Appeasement cannot develop Bengal": Amit Shah says TMC only concerned about Madrasas

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 6:21:17 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday accused the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal of engaging in appeasement politics, corruption, and financial mismanagement while questioning the allocations of funds in the recently approved state budget. ... read..

West Bengal: Congress holds protest march to State EC office over "removal of genuine voters' names" during SIR drive

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 6:21:15 PM IST

Congress on Monday carried out a protest march from Bankshall Court to the West Bengal State Election Commission in Kolkata, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding an explaination over the alleged removal of voters' nam ... read..

Telangana: Rahul Gandhi attends concluding session of DCC Presidents' training programme in Vikarabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 6:21:05 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday participated in the concluding session of a training programme for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at Haritha Resorts in Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarab ... read..

Naveen Patnaik urges centre to ensure safe evacuation of Odias stranded in Middle East

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 2, 2026 6:21:02 PM IST

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday urged the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safe evacuation of people from Odisha stranded in the region. ... read..

"If you vote for TMC again, 'Bhaipo' will rule here, not Mamata Didi": Amit Shah

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 5:51:30 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of promoting "family politics" and failing to ensure development in the state. ... read..

'Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan': Rajnath Singh at 'Parivartan Yatra' in West Bengal

Howrah (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 5:51:28 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday raised the slogan of 'Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan' and encouraged the people in West Bengal to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the forthcoming assembly elections. ... read..

Women empowerment achievable only by removing violence, inequality, stereotypes: President Droupadi Murmu

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 5:51:18 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that the goal of women empowerment can only be achieved by eliminating violence, economic inequality, social stereotypes and health-related challenges faced by women. ... read..

Quadruple murder in UP's Bahraich: Younger brother kills parents, sister, grandmother over property dispute

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 5:21:13 PM IST

A shocking incident of alleged quadruple murder has come to light in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, where a man is accused of killing four members of his own family following a dispute over land and jewellery, officials said on Monday. ... read..

Ajmer Sharif Dargah Chief blasts U.S.-Israel role in Middle East conflict, labels it "Dictatorship" not war

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | March 2, 2026 5:21:08 PM IST

Ajmer Sharif Dargah Chief Syed Zainul Abedin on Monday criticised the escalating Middle East crisis, asserting that the confrontation between Iran, Israel and US "cannot be called a war" and should instead be seen as an act of dictatorship. ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav announces to hold cabinet meetings across all regions during farmer welfare year

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 5:21:07 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired an agriculture cabinet meeting in Nagalwadi in the Nimar region of Barwani district on Monday and said that cabinet meetings will be held in every region of the state during the declared Farmer Welfare Yea ... read..

"Welcome to AICC's ATM - Telangana": KTR questions Rahul Gandhi's visit purpose

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 5:20:58 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Monday took a sharp dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his visit to Telangana and alleging that he had come to "collect ?1,000 crore promised by the Chief Minister." ... read..

TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee alleges 2 deaths after SIR list release, says "BJP vultures will hover" ahead of polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 5:20:55 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP and National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday alleged that two deaths were reported "out of panic" following the publication of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list of voters in West Bengal, as he launched a scathin ... read..

Man killed after being allegedly stabbed multiple times by live-in partner in Bengaluru, says police

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 2, 2026 5:20:53 PM IST

A 40-year-old man was brutally stabbed multiple times by his live-in partner and her associates in Bengaluru's Manjunath Nagar, police said on Monday. ... read..

Telangana BJP MLA Aleti Reddy joins hunger strike in support of retired employees, targets Congress over pending dues

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 2, 2026 4:51:19 PM IST

Telangana BJP MLA Aleti Maheshwar Reddy on Monday participated in a hunger strike undertaken by Katipalli Venkata Ramana Reddy in support of retired government employees and teachers of Telangana, demanding immediate clearance of their pending dues. ... read..

'Parivartan' means to throw away the corrupt TMC govt: Amit Shah takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee

South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 4:51:18 PM IST

Amid the ongoing 'Parivartan Yatra' campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the word 'Parivartan' signifies the desire to make West Bengal "infiltration and corruption free" and to replac ... read..

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi meets tribal scholars, discusses concerns of students

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 4:51:11 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday met with scholars from the tribal communities. She discussed the struggles of the tribal children in understanding curriculum in a different language, culture and tradition. ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Police orders statewide POSH Act compliance audit within 15 days

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 4:51:08 PM IST

Reaffirming its commitment to ensuring a safe, dignified and harassment-free workplace for women, the Director General of Police (DGP), Himachal Pradesh, has directed a comprehensive statewide audit of the implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women ... read..

Offshore supply vessel anchors at Kerala's Kollam Port amid tensions in West Asia

Kollam (Kerala) | March 2, 2026 4:21:18 PM IST

An offshore supply vessel with 12 crew members on board, which was on its way to Saudi Arabia from Hong Kong, was forced to anchor at the Kollam port on Monday. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh CM, ministers offer prayers at Bhilat Dev temple in Barwani

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 4:21:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, along with cabinet members, offered prayers at the Bhilat Dev Temple situated in Nagalwadi village, Barwani district, on Monday and sought peace, prosperity and well-being for the people of the state. ... read..

Nepali national arrested after killing nephew in Theog

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 4:21:15 PM IST

The Shimla district police have arrested the main accused within 24 hours in connection with a suspected murder case reported from the Theog subdivision. The incident came to light on February 28, 2026, from Village Jarai, Post Office Devgarh, Tehsil Theo ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu graces 'Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi' event in national capital

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 4:21:10 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday graced and addressed the event 'Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi', organised by the Government of NCT Delhi in the national capital. ... read..

"T means Torture, M-murder and C-corruption; Bengalis suffering from misrule of TMC": Union Minister Chouhan

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 4:21:06 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in West Bengal, alleging misrule and corruption in the state, and said that the people of Bengal have made up their minds fo ... read..

Uttarakhand CM participates in Holi Milan celebration

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 2, 2026 4:21:00 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Holi Milan celebration held on Monday at the BJP State Office in Dehradun, where he played Holi with party office-bearers and workers and extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes t ... read..

Seat-sharing talks yet to begin in NDA alliance: Tamil Nadu BJP Chief Nainar Nagendran

Trichy (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 3:51:05 PM IST

BJP Tamil Nadu State President Nainar Nagendran on Monday said that seat-sharing negotiations within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have not yet commenced and would take place only after the announcement of the election schedule. ... read..

"His supporters are expressing their protest": UP Minister Rajbhar on agitation over Khamenei's death

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 3:51:00 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar on Monday stated that both the Central and State governments are commited to maintaining order as members of the Shia community hold demonstrations following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. ... read..

Thousands welcome Assam CM during third day of Jan Ashirwad Yatra in Gohpur

Gohpur (Assam) | March 2, 2026 3:21:22 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma greeted people during the third day of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Jan Ashirwad Yatra in Gohpur area of Assam on Monday, as the campaign continued to receive massive public support ahead of the upcoming assembly e ... read..

"Centre must act seriously to protect Keralites": IUML leader ET Muhammed Basheer on Iran-Israel conflict

Malappuram (Kerala) | March 2, 2026 3:21:16 PM IST

Amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) Lok Sabha MP, ET Muhammed Basheer on Monday expressed concern over the worsening situation and urged the Centre to take immediate and serious steps to ensure the safety of Indians ... read..

"Shows we are all united": Maharashtra Minister Lodha on 'Hind-Di-Chadar' Sahidi Samagam event

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 2, 2026 3:21:14 PM IST

Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha hailed the 'Hind-Di-Chadar' Sahidi Samagam in Mumbai for its message of equality for all religions, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis role in the event. ... read..

Rohini POCSO Court seeks conclusive report from Delhi Police CP over delay, contradictory status reports in child sexual assault case

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 3:21:08 PM IST

A Special POCSO Court at Rohini has directed the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, to submit a conclusive and detailed report in a six-month-old case concerning the alleged sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl. ... read..

BJP's Anirban Ganguly opposes West Bengal name change, says "TMC wants to erase history"

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 3:21:01 PM IST

BJP leader Anirban Ganguly on Monday opposed the West Bengal name change issue, stating that there was no state named Bangla and that the Trinamool Congress wants to erase the history behind the naming of West Bengal. ... read..

Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) bags the best Community Impact Project award

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 2, 2026 3:20:56 PM IST

The Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel-led government in Gujarat is accelerating planned urban development initiatives to equip cities with modern facilities. ... read..

Himachal CM Sukhu meets Union Finance Minister, seeks special central assistance for 2026-27

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 2:51:35 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi on Monday and sought a financial package under special central assistance to cover the revenue deficit for the financial year 20 ... read..

"90cr given via DBT to 30,000 girls in first phase of ladli scheme": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 2:51:34 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched key women-centric initiatives at the Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi programme, including the free LPG cylinder scheme for ration card holders and the Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana. ... read..

Temperature to rise by 3-7 C in Rajasthan: IMD

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 2, 2026 2:51:30 PM IST

Temperature would increase by 3 to 7 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan in the next few days, weather department official said on Monday. ... read..

Kejriwal gave 'Madhushala' instead of 'Pathshala': BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 2:51:25 PM IST

Hitting out at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal over his recent remarks, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday accused him of "betraying" Delhi and failing to fulfil promises made in Punjab. ... read..

"Black flags will be hoisted on homes": All India Shia board backs protest on killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 2:51:23 PM IST

Following the protests by Shia Muslims across India over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, General Secretary of All India Shia Personal Law Board Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Monday declared that businesses would remain closed and bl ... read..

Airlines suspend flights to Middle East; IndiGo, Akasa, Qatar Airways, Emirates announce travel waivers and refunds

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 2:51:22 PM IST

Major airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates, on Monday have suspended or extended suspension of flights to and from Middle Eastern destinations amid ongoing regional tensions, offering passengers full flexibility with waivers an ... read..

"There's no confusion": Tamil Nadu Congress on seat sharing talks with DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 2:51:15 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress president K Selvaperunthagai on Monday clarified that a settlement between Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) about seat sharing would be reached after negotiation adding that there's no confusion between the two parties. ... read..

Senior advocate expresses concern over repeated bomb threats to Sambalpur District Court

Sambalpur (Odisha) | March 2, 2026 2:21:02 PM IST

A senior advocate in Sambalpur, on Monday, raised serious concerns regarding the safety of the local judiciary following a fresh bomb threat that triggered a security alert at the district court premises. ... read..

"We are not a party that bargains with DMK": VCK president Thirumavalavan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 2:20:48 PM IST

The DMK has been holding seat-sharing talks with its alliance partners regarding contesting the upcoming Assembly elections. As part of this process, the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) held discussions today at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai. ... read..

Israel-Iran War hits Himachal's Tourism; Foreign tourist arrivals to Dharamshala likely to dip amid flight cancellations

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 2, 2026 2:20:44 PM IST

The recent Israel-Iran war is affecting the arrival of foreign tourists in Himachal Pradesh. Hundreds of flights were cancelled on the first of March due to the war, and the airspace to the Middle East is still closed. ... read..

Odisha: Congress MLA Sagar Charan Das backs BJD's nomination Datteswar Hota for Rajya Sabha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 2, 2026 1:51:06 PM IST

Congress MLA Sagar Charan Das on Sunday said the party leadership has instructed him to back Dr Datteswar Hota, one of the two Rajya Sabha candidates nominated by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Passport office gets hoax bomb threat mail in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 3:21:17 PM IST

A bomb threat email sent to the Passport Office in the Chitra area of Coimbatore on Tuesday triggered heightened security measures, the official said. ... read..

J-K: Security forces on high alert after Shia community protests against killing of Iran's Supreme Leader

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 2, 2026 1:50:54 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir police and security forces on Monday imposed strict movement restrictions across all districts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order following the massive protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ay ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Dhami participates in Holi Milan celebration at BJP office

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 2, 2026 1:21:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday attended the Holi Milan celebration at the state BJP office. ... read..

J-K: ISKCON Udhampur holds Shobha yatra ahead of Holi

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 2, 2026 1:21:33 PM IST

In a burst of colour and devotion, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Udhampur organised a grand Shobha Yatra to mark the lead-up to the Holi festival. ... read..

"PM Modi should tell Trump, Netanyahu to stop war in Iran": Sanjay Raut

Mumbai (Maharshtra) | March 2, 2026 1:21:31 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to intervene in the Iran-Israel conflict and halt the war. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Over 31,000 students to appear for Class 12 exams in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 1:21:29 PM IST

Tamil Nadu State Board (DGE) Exams for 2026 commenced in Tamil Nadu on Monday, with students appearing for their first board exam across various centres in the city. ... read..

Delhi: Axis Bank at Statesman House receives bomb threat via email

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 1:21:25 PM IST

Axis Bank at the Statesman House Building at Connaught Place received a bomb threat via email on Monday, with police arriving at the spot swiftly for a search. Police personnel and dog squad teams are currently present at the spot and are conducting a tho ... read..

Holika Dahan to be observed on March 3 after lunar eclipse, says Kalkaji Peethadheeshwar

New Delhi | March 2, 2026 1:21:23 PM IST

Kalkaji Peethadheeshwar Mahant Surendranath Avadhut on Monday said that Holika Dahan will be observed on March 3, following the conclusion of the lunar eclipse. ... read..

INSV Kaundinya flagged into Mumbai after maiden Oman voyage

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 2, 2026 1:21:21 PM IST

The Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was ceremonially flagged into Mumbai Harbour on March 1 by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, marking the successful completion of its maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman, the Indian Nav ... read..

"Attack not appropriate for today's era": BJP MP Raju Bista on Middle East tensions

Siliguri (West Bengal) | March 2, 2026 12:51:44 PM IST

BJP MP Raju Bista on Monday Centre is closely watching the evolving security situation in the Middle East to ensure the safety of millions of Indian nationals residing in the region. ... read..

"They promote violence, hate speech": MK Stalin slams BJP, labels NDA-AIADMK alliance a 'comedy'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 2, 2026 12:51:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and PM Narendra Modi, reiterating the upcoming electoral battle as "NDA vs Tamil Nadu" while asserting that his government's accomplishments were ach ... read..

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