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Govt announces many bill but does not implement it: SP MP Iqra Hasan on women's reservation bill

New Delhi | March 18, 2026 1:21:32 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Tuesday expressed support for the Women Reservation Act, stating that the opposition stands in favour of the bill, while also raising concerns over its implementation. ... read..

Aam Aadmi Party releases second list of 21 candidates for Kerala Assembly elections

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 18, 2026 1:21:30 AM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its second list of 21 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, naming contestants for key seats across the state, including Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. ... read..

Haryana budget will rapidly accelerate state's development: Chief Minister

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:51:47 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the state budget will prove to be a strong step towards making Haryana a developed state. He stated that the government is working in accordance with the needs of the people and will continue t ... read..

CM Bhupendra Patel's booster dose for South Gujarat tourism, approves Rs 1185 crore for road projects

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 17, 2026 11:51:41 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved an allocation of around Rs 1,185 crore under Phase-1 of the Surat Economic Region (SER) plan for constructing and upgrading several roads in districts including Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Valsad, and Dang. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM meets state Governor

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2026 11:51:40 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (retd) at Lok Bhavan. ... read..

Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls; AGP to contest 26 seats, BPF 11

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:51:38 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the BJP would announce its assembly poll candidates after a meeting of the party's Parliamentary Board and that the party's allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) wi ... read..

Government continuously improving travel experience at affordable price, prioritizes needs of common citizens: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:22:34 PM IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday replied to the marathon debate on the demands for grants related to his ministry and said the government remains committed to serving the poorest by continuously improving the travel experience at an aff ... read..

VVIP Chopper deal case: Delhi HC reserves order on Christian Michel's Challenge to India-UAE Extradition Treaty

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:22:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved an order on a plea moved by Christian Michel James, challenging Article 17 of UAE India Extradition treaty. He has also sought release from custody as he claimed that he had undergone the maximum sentence during th ... read..

"Changing officials is baseless": TMC MP Saugata Roy backs CM over official changes

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 11:22:27 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Tuesday supported Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar regarding last-minute changes in administrative officials in the state. ... read..

"There is a possibility of contact with him": Assam CM after Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from Congress

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:22:24 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said he has not been in touch with Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi, who resigned as the sitting MP from Nagaon on Tuesday, adding that there is a possibility of future contact with him. ... read..

MP Cabinet approves Rs 4,525 Cr for development works under PWD

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 11:22:19 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired a cabinet meeting at the state secretariat (Mantralay) on Tuesday and the council of ministers gave a nod to various development and maintenance works worth Rs 4,525 under the Public Works Department acros ... read..

Harish Rana Euthanasia case: Ex-AIIMS Head advocates dignified end with support without causing direct harm

By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:22:16 PM IST

Former Head of the Department of Onco-Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Care at AIIMS Delhi, Doctor Sushma Bhatnagar, who earlier handled the case of Harish Rana, stressed the importance of providing a dignified end without causing direct harm or discomfo ... read..

Government, RBI strengthen measures against fraudulent loan apps

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 11:22:15 PM IST

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had constituted a Working Group on Digital Lending, including lending through Online Platforms and Mobile Apps. ... read..

E-bikes speed up rural healthcare: Medical assistance at doorstep

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2026 10:51:46 PM IST

In a bid to bring about a new revolution in rural healthcare, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao distributed 69 e-bikes to the staff of primary healthcare centres. ... read..

Row erupts after AIADMK MP Shanmugam's comments on Nayanthara, opposition calls it "cheap mindset"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 10:51:43 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MP CV Shanmugam sparked controversy on Tuesday after making remarks about actress Nayanthara during a protest in Villupuram district. ... read..

"From justice perspective, many mistakes were made and many wrongs were done": Sonam Wangchuk after release from NSA detention

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 10:21:45 PM IST

Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday reflected on his nearly six-month detention under the National Security Act in Jodhpur Central Jail, describing it as an experience that allowed him time for personal reflection. ... read..

Reproductive autonomy extends beyond biological birth: SC strikes down 3-month adoption bar to avail maternity leave

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 10:21:37 PM IST

Observing that the object of maternity benefit is not associated with the process of childbirth but with the that of motherhood, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Section 60(4) of the Code on Social Security, 2020, that allowed adoptive mothers to a ... read..

"Shows person's cheap mindset": DMK's TKS Elangovan slams Shanmugam's derogatory remarks on Nayanthara

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 9:52:02 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Tuesday condemned former AIADMK minister and Rajya Sabha member CV Shanmugam's derogatory remarks on actress Nayanthara, asserting that it "shows the cheap mindset" of the person. ... read..

Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, APCC Vice-President Navajyoti Talukdar resigns from Congress

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 9:51:59 PM IST

In another major jolt to the Congress after Bhupen Borah, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Navajyoti Talukdar on Tuesday resigned from the primary membership of the party. ... read..

"Rafales, missiles are useless unless you have software that leverages their delivery; we must invest in AI": Lt Gen Raj Shukla

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 9:51:56 PM IST

Lt Gen Raj Shukla (Retd), former General Officer Commanding of the Army Training Command and a noted military strategist, on Tuesday said India's defence industry must prioritise artificial intelligence and software-driven combat capabilities amid rising ... read..

Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh pushes Rs 600 crore development plan, focus on roads and urban infrastructure

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 9:51:55 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister (PWD) Vikramaditya Singh on Tuesday said the state government is accelerating development with a strong focus on roads, infrastructure and urban facilities, announcing proposals worth around Rs ... read..

NDA holds protest in Coimbatore against DMK government, alleging misuse of money for political alliances

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 9:21:30 PM IST

A protest was held in front of the Coimbatore South Taluk Office by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) condemning the DMK government. The demonstration was attended by former minister SP Velumani, AIADMK MLAs, former BJP state president K. Annamalai a ... read..

Cuttack Hospital fire tragedy: Odisha ex-CM Patnaik demands State Health Minister's resignation

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2026 9:21:26 PM IST

Former Odisha Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday demanded the resignation of the State Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the fire tragedy at the hospital in Cuttack, where 12 people lost their lives. ... read..

Assam Jatiya Parishad finalised 10 seats with Congress for Assam polls: AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 9:21:24 PM IST

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on Tuesday said that the party has finalised seat-sharing arrangements with the Indian National Congress for the upcoming 2026 elections. ... read..

"BJP is feeling insecure": TMC's Shashi Panja on upcoming West Bengal elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 9:21:22 PM IST

West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja on Tuesday claimed that the BJP is feeling insecure ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, saying their leadership lacks control over their cadre. ... read..

"Certainly, Badruddin Ajmal will win from Binnakandi": AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 9:21:18 PM IST

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam, on the party's second list of candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, said that party members want chief Badruddin Ajmal to contest as an MLA from his home constituency. ... read..

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 US citizen linked with ethnic war groups of Myanmar supporting insurgency in India, court grants 11 days' custody

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 8:51:38 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested six Ukrainians and one US citizen for allegedly supporting ethnic war groups in Myanmar by supplying weapons, terrorist hardware and training them. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Several shops gutted after fire breaks out in Auto Nagar area

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 8:51:36 PM IST

A major fire broke out on Monday evening at the Auto Nagar area of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, engulfing several shops. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM sanctions Rs 75 crore for cybersecurity, roads, SC/ST infrastructure

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 17, 2026 8:51:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday approved a total financial outlay of Rs 75 crore for various initiatives, including tackling the growing challenges of cybercrime in the state, developing infrastructure in Scheduled Caste-dominate ... read..

KTR questions credibility of Governor's address, seeks SIT probe on 'Missing' six guarantees file signed by CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 8:22:09 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Telangana government over the Governor's address in the Assembly, alleging that the government had eroded the credibility and sanctity of the ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath to inaugurate DDP's National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 in New Delhi

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 8:22:07 PM IST

The National Defence Industries Conclave (NDIC) 2026, organised by the Department of Defence Production (DDP) on the theme 'Advanced Manufacturing Technologies', will be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on March 19-20, as per the official release. ... read..

"Bhishma Pitamah of Odisha BJP": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Debendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 17, 2026 8:22:05 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday attended a program held in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of the first death anniversary of former Union Minister Debendra Pradhan and paid tribute to him. The Defence Minister said that Pradhan was a stalwart of pol ... read..

No budget cut in education and health despite challenges: Himachal Pradesh CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 8:22:04 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a one-day Principal's Conference on reforms in higher education on Tuesday, said that despite financial challenges, the budget for the education and health sectors would not be c ... read..

Union Minister Sonowal interacts with crew of Indian flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi, lauds their courage

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 8:22:02 PM IST

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, along with senior officials of the Ministry, interacted with the crew members of Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi, expressing the nation's gratitude for their ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends 'Nari Utsav' at Nirmal Chhaya

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 8:22:01 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the 'Nari Utsav' programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building. ... read..

BRS working president KTR demands SIT probe on 'missing' file signed by CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 8:21:59 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Tuesday questioned the Telangana government over the whereabouts of a file containing the Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's signature on the legal sanction of the six guarantees promised by ... read..

Odisha: Death toll rises to 12 in Cuttack Medical College fire tragedy; CM orders Judicial probe

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 17, 2026 7:51:36 PM IST

A tragic fire incident at the Trauma Care Centre of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack claimed the lives of 12 patients. ... read..

President Murmu graces event to commemorate the five billion meals of Akshaya Patra Foundation

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 7:51:34 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu graced an event to commemorate the five billion meals of Akshaya Patra Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Tuesday. ... read..

"EPS should take action against him": DMK's Saravanan slams CV Shanmugam over Nayanthara remark

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 7:51:31 PM IST

DMK Spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Tuesday condemned AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam for his recent remarks concerning actress Nayanthara. ... read..

"Nepo Kid, no empathy whatsoever": Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla trains guns at TVK Chief Vijay

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 17, 2026 7:51:23 PM IST

Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Vijay, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), accusing him of lacking empathy and responsibility in dealing with public issues. ... read..

DMK leaders slam AIADMK MP Shanmugam's remarks on actress Nayanthara, seek apology

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 7:21:49 PM IST

DMK leaders on Tuesday slammed AIADMK parliamentarian CV Shanmugam over his "disgusting remarks" on actress Nayanthara, saying that former Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami should take action against him. ... read..

Kerala polls: Congress announces list of 55 candidates, LoP Satheesan to contest from Paravur

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 17, 2026 7:21:32 PM IST

Congress on Tuesday announced its list of 55 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..

South Gujarat tourism gets major infra push; Rs 1,185 crore approved for road upgrades: CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 17, 2026 6:51:43 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday approved a major infrastructure push to boost tourism in South Gujarat, with an allocation of around Rs 1,185 crore for widening and upgrading roads connecting key tourist destinations across multiple dist ... read..

"We demand govt fully cooperate with committee": K Kavitha demands action on Khammam house demolitions

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 6:51:42 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday urged the state government to fully cooperate with a committee assessing the impact of house demolitions in Khammam's Velugumatla area. ... read..

"Completely unacceptable to make remarks that hurt women's dignity": TN Congress chief condemns Shanmugam's comment on Nayanthara

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 6:51:40 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) President K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday strongly condemned the former AIADMK minister and Rajya Sabha member CV Shanmugam's remarks made regarding Chief Minister MK Stalin and actress Nayanthara during a protest agains ... read..

Assembly Polls 2026: AIUDF releases 2nd list for Assam, Badruddin Ajmal to contest from Binnakandi

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 6:22:13 PM IST

The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Tuesday announced its second list of candidates for next month's Assam assembly polls, including 12 names. ... read..

Congress MP Deepender Hooda calls Rajya Sabha poll outcome 'victory of democracy'; alleges BJP used 'unethical tactics'

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 6:22:03 PM IST

After both parties won one seat in the Haryana Rajya Sabha elections, Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Tuesday accused the BJP of "unethical politics" for just one seat, asserting that the four votes that were declared invalid during counting were all valid ... read..

Jail ordeal a "huge horror story" says Sonam Wangchuk, hopes for continued dialogue with Govt

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 6:21:59 PM IST

Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday recounted his nearly six-month ordeal in Jodhpur Central Jail as a "huge horror story," highlighting the challenges his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, faced in seeking legal recourse. ... read..

"This should be taken very seriously": Kumari Selja accused BJP of using "undemocratic tactics" in RS polls

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 6:21:56 PM IST

Following the Rajya Sabha election results, Congress MP Kumari Selja on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of adopting "undemocratic tactics", emphasising that this should be taken very seriously. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Political landscape heats up as Opposition protests against DMK ahead of polls

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 6:21:53 PM IST

The political temperature in Tamil Nadu heightened as opposition parties staged a large-scale protest in Tiruppur, targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government while also highlighting central government support for local farmers. ... read..

Bitcoin Scam: Court remanded accused in judicial custody after CBI investigation

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:15 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday remanded accused Ayush Varshney to judicial custody till March 30. This marks the first arrest made by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Bitcoin scam case. ... read..

"Suvendu Adhikari will win from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur by massive margin": BJP's Samik Bhattacharya

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:13 PM IST

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday expressed confidence in the party's electoral prospects in the state, asserting that senior leader Suvendu Adhikari would secure victory from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies by a ... read..

Air India to operate 36 additional flights to key destinations in Europe and North America from March 19

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:09 PM IST

Air India on Tuesday announced to operate additional flights on five routes between March 19 and 28 across North America and Europe, amidst the rising demand due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

Gym Trainer Nadir Shah murder case: Delhi HC calls status report from police on bail plea of accused

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:07 PM IST

Gym trainer Nadir Shah murder case accused Anwar Khan alias Chacha has moved the Delhi High Court for regular bail. ... read..

Census 2027 to be conducted in two phases; houselisting questions notified, says MoS Home Nityanand Rai

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:03 PM IST

The Central Government will conduct the Census 2027 in two phases, with the first phase focusing on Houselisting and Housing Census and the second phase on Population Enumeration, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said here on Tuesday. ... read..

Congress MLAs stage walkout from Haryana Assembly; Geeta Bhukkal alleges 'buying and selling' of legislators

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 17, 2026 5:51:59 PM IST

Congress legislators staged a walkout from the Haryana Assembly on Tuesday, alleging that democratic values were being undermined, with party MLA Geeta Bhukkal claiming that the House had turned into a "market where things are bought and sold." ... read..

TMC announces 291 candidate list for West Bengal polls, stage set for Mamta Vs Suvendu on Bhabhanipur seat

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 17, 2026 5:51:55 PM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Tuesday announced the 291 names of candidates for West Bengal assembly seats ahead of polling, which will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. ... read..

Shivraj Singh Chouhan hails record Rajya Sabha debate on rural development, says "constructive suggestions will be implemented"

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:21:54 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday welcomed the extensive discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the functioning of the Ministry of Rural Development, noting that it marked the longest-ever debate on demands for grants for any department. ... read..

Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur alleges Congress altering RTI to shield corruption in state

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging that it is altering the Right to Information (RTI) framework to shield corruption and mislead the public ... read..

Bail granted in AI-morphed video case: Delhi court says 'bail is rule', notes evidence is primarily electronic

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:21:49 PM IST

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted regular bail to accused Vinod Tiwari in a case alleging circulation of an AI-generated morphed video of the Prime Minister, observing that the evidence is largely electronic and already in possession of the investigating a ... read..

Husband allegedly kills wife after domestic dispute in Telangana's Jagtial

Jagtial (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 5:21:47 PM IST

A woman was allegedly killed by her husband following a domestic dispute on Tuesday within the limits of Korutla police station in Telangana's Jagtial district. ... read..

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labour recommends hike in minimum pension, mandatory e-Shram registration for gig workers

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 5:52:19 PM IST

A parliamentary committee has recommended making the registration of gig workers on the e-Shram portal mandatory and urged the Government to define aggregator responsibilities clearly. ... read..

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde assures thorough probe into Baramati plane crash, says "truth will come out"

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 4:52:06 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday assured that a comprehensive investigation is underway into the Baramati plane crash incident, stating that all concerned agencies are working to uncover the truth. ... read..

"To what extent will Rahul Gandhi go against India?": Sambit Patra accuses Congress of supporting US religious freedom panel report targeting RSS, R&AW

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 4:52:02 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Tuesday lashed out at the Congress party and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of supporting the recent annual report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) which has backed san ... read..

"Complete failure in maintaining law and order": YS Jagan Mohan Reddy attacks Chandrababu-led Andhra govt

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 4:51:59 PM IST

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday said that a serious controversy has erupted after allegations surfaced that TDP MP Putta Mahesh was caught consuming drugs. ... read..

Citing national security threat, Delhi court grants 11-day custody to Ukrainian nationals in UAPA case

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 4:51:51 PM IST

Highlighting that the allegations have a direct bearing on the "national security and interests of India," a Delhi court has granted 11 days' police custody of several Ukrainian nationals and other foreign accused arrested under the Unlawful Activities (P ... read..

"We thank our leader for feeding us tea and breakfast": Congress MP Prashant Padole praises Rahul Gandhi amid backlash over tea incident

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 4:21:50 PM IST

Congress MP Prashant Padole has praised Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for feeding them "tea and breakfast" during their protest after they were suspended from the Lower House by Speaker Om Birla. ... read..

"Attempt to create false perception": Tamil Nadu minister S Regupathy slams AIADMK, BJP over women's safety claims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 17, 2026 4:21:30 PM IST

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Minister S Regupathy on Tuesday accused the AIADMK and BJP of attempting to create a false perception about the safety of women in the State. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP leaders protest demanding resignation of TTD chairman BR Naidu

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 3:51:17 PM IST

YSR Congress Party leaders staged a protest in Guntur on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman B R Naidu. ... read..

Nearly 3 lakh girls aged 14 years have been vaccinated under HPV Vaccination Campaign Nationwide: Officials

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 3:51:14 PM IST

In a powerful step towards safeguarding the health and future of young girls, several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha, and Mizoram, are leading from the front in the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign. ... read..

Air India and Air India Express begins operations from New Terminal 2 at Guwahati Airport

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 3:22:32 PM IST

Air India and Air India Express have commenced all flight operations from the newly inaugurated Terminal 2 (T2) of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, starting from Monday. ... read..

Cabinet rank status withdrawn to streamline administrative protocol: HP Govt

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 3:22:28 PM IST

In a significant administrative decision, the Himachal Pradesh government has withdrawn the 'Cabinet Rank' status granted to chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and advisors across various boards, corporations, and commissions with immediate effect. ... read..

Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha election

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | March 17, 2026 3:22:17 PM IST

Odisha Congress have suspended three MLAs, Sofia Firdous, Ramesh Jena and Dasarathi Gomango, for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..

HP Assembly Budget Session: CM Sukhu to present 2026-27 budget as speaker lists 834 key questions

Shimal (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 3:22:15 PM IST

The second phase of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Budget Session will be held from March 18 to April 2, with 13 sittings scheduled and as many as 834 questions listed for discussion in the House, the Speaker said on Tuesday. ... read..

Income Tax Dept sets up 24x7 control room in Assam to curb black money ahead of Assembly polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 17, 2026 3:22:07 PM IST

The Income Tax Department has set up a 24x7 control room in Assam to monitor and curb the use of black money in the upcoming Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. ... read..

"Arrival of two ships has boosted morale," says Former Shipping Board Member as Nanda Devi docks

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 3:22:03 PM IST

Following the arrival of two India LPG carriers, 'Shivalik' and 'Nana Devi' in Gujarat after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Former Member of National Shipping Board, Captain Sanjay Parashar on Tuesday estimated that several Indian-flagged gas carri ... read..

Kerala: Kollam court convicts accused in 2023 murder of Dr Vandana Das; sentence on Mar 19

Kollam (Kerala) | March 17, 2026 3:22:00 PM IST

An Additional District and Sessions Court in Kollam on Tuesday found G Sandeep, the sole accused in the May 2023 murder of Doctor Vandana Das, guilty and said the quantum of sentence will be pronounced on Thursday. ... read..

Despite West Asia conflict, India's trade remains steady: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:52:10 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday lauded India's growth in global trade, despite the difficulties caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

Draft report on Uniform Civil Code submitted to CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 17, 2026 2:52:06 PM IST

The high-level committee constituted for the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Gujarat submitted its detailed and final report to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday in Gandhinagar, an official statement said. ... read..

Andhra: Jagan Reddy holds review meeting with Ongole assembly constituency YSRCP leaders

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 2:52:01 PM IST

YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy conducted an important review meeting on Tuesday with party leaders and cadre from the Ongole Assembly constituency in the State. ... read..

MPs across party lines welcome revocation of suspension of 8 opposition members

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:52:00 PM IST

Several members cutting across party lines on Tuesday welcomed the revocation of the suspension of the eight opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviews gas supply situation in state

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 2:51:55 PM IST

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review meeting from RTGS on the gas supply situation in the state on Tuesday. ... read..

"Indulges in theatrics": 204 veterans, ex-officers' demands apology from Rahul Gandhi on tea incident in Parliament

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:51:46 PM IST

A group of 84 former bureaucrats, 116 veterans and four lawyers wrote an open letter asking the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to apologise over the incident of him having tea and biscuits at the Makar Dwar entrance to Parliament. ... read..

"Meeting MP's to discuss water issues of Karnataka": Dy CM DK Shivakumar arrives in Delhi

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 17, 2026 2:51:45 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to meet MPs about pending irrigation works from the Centre ... read..

Hyderabad MLA Raja Singh refuses police protection for Ram Navami, alleges task force harassment

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 2:51:41 PM IST

Hyderabad Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has written a letter to Hyderabad Police Commissioner, V C Sajjanar, refusing police protection for the upcoming Ram Navami procession on March 27, alleging repeated harassment, lathi charge and use of force by task f ... read..

Telangana Police raid busts hookah centre operating as cafe in Rangareddy district; 39 held

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 2:51:40 PM IST

A total of 39 people have been arrested after a raid an illegal hookah centre operating under the guise of a cafe in Rangareddy's Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Telangana Police said. Four of those arrested allegedly supplied the hookah. ... read..

EC transfers several officials in major reshuffle ahead of West Bengal polls

Kolkata(West Bengal ) | March 17, 2026 2:51:38 PM IST

In a major reshuffle ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered the transfer of several officials in the state ahead of the two-phase polls scheduled for April 23 and April 29. ... read..

Delhi: 28-yr-old man shoots self in Vasundhara enclave, dies

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:51:35 PM IST

A 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his friend was recording a video, police said. ... read..

End of "sad spectacle": Shashi Tharoor on revocation of suspension of 8 Opposition MP's

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:22:35 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday welcomed the revocation of the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament, describing the move as a very "good development". ... read..

MP Congress protests LPG shortage in Bhopal, distributes coal to shopkeepers

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 17, 2026 2:22:30 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress staged a protest against the alleged shortage of LPG cylinders in Bhopal on Tuesday and raised concerns over difficulties faced by the public in getting the cylinders. ... read..

"Good thing": Priyanka Gandhi on revocation of suspension of 8 Opposition MPs

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:22:20 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday welcomed the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to revoke the suspension of eight opposition MPs, adding that the house's dignity should be maintained from both sides. ... read..

'This is a good thing': MPs across party lines welcome revocation of suspension of 8 opposition members

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 2:22:18 PM IST

Several members cutting across party lines on Tuesday welcomed the revocation of the suspension of the eight opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha. ... read..

EC orders transfers of officials in Kerala ahead of next month's Assembly polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 17, 2026 2:22:15 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Tuesday ordered the transfers of several officials in Kerala ahead of the assembly election in the state, scheduled to be held on April 9 in a single phase. ... read..

Karnataka: 8 arrested for 'black note' currency fraud in Belgavi

Belagavi (Karnataka) | March 17, 2026 1:51:52 PM IST

Police in Karnataka's Belgavi district have arrested eight persons, including two police constables from Maharashtra, for allegedly tricking people by using chemicals and black paint to transform plain white paper into what appeared to be genuine currency ... read..

IYC General Secretary moves court for anticipatory bail in AI Summit protest case

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 1:51:45 PM IST

Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National General Secretary Vikas Chikara has moved an anticipatory bail plea in Patiala House Court. ... read..

There is sufficient LPG cylinders for citizens, buffer stock increasing: Gujarat Govt

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 17, 2026 1:22:05 PM IST

The Food and Civil Supplies Department organised a press conference at the Gandhinagar Assembly Premises on Monday regarding the State Budget for 2026-27, in which Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Ramanbhai Solanki and Minister of State ... read..

"Time does not speak, but it waits and gives the answer": Rajinikanth on TVK's Aadhav Arjuna's remarks

New Delhi | March 17, 2026 1:21:58 PM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday condemned the "slanderous remarks" by TVK General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna about him and said that "time will give the answer". ... read..

Telangana CM Reddy congratulates Nandini Sidda Reddy on Sahitya Akademi Award

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 1:21:49 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed profound delight over the popular Telangana poet and writer Nandini Sidha Reddy receiving the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025. ... read..

"Insult to nation": BJP'S Prakash Reddy slams AIMIM walkout during Vande Mataram in House

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 17, 2026 1:21:48 PM IST

AIMIM MLAs walking out Telangana Assembly during Vande Mataram has sparked a controversy, with BJP leader Prakash Reddy labelling it as an "insult of the nation." ... read..

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