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Indian Railways deploys advanced AI, Machine Learning for enhanced safety and efficiency

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 10:21:35 PM IST

Indian Railways is actively enhancing its safety and operational efficiency through the deployment of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) devices and smart monitoring systems. ... read..

"Govt's neglect pushes farmers into severe distress": YSRCP's MVS Nagireddy slams AP Govt over Annadatha Sukhibhava Scheme

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 9:51:55 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) General Secretary MVS Nagireddy on Thursday strongly condemned the coalition government for its gross negligence and betrayal of farmers under the Annadatha Sukhibhava scheme. ... read..

No anti-incumbency, will win more seats than 2021: Kerala CM Vijayan on upcoming state elections

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 9:21:51 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Thursday, while speaking at the NDTV Keralam Power Play summit, expressed confidence that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) will win more seats in the upcoming state elections than in 2021. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Residents of Theerthakadu near Madurai allege lack of basic facilities for over 40 years

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2026 9:21:44 PM IST

Residents of Vandiyur Theerthakadu near Anna Nagar, which falls within the limits of the Madurai Corporation under the Madurai East Assembly constituency represented by Registration Department Minister P Moorthy, have alleged on Thursday that their locali ... read..

Assam CM launches distribution of MMUA funds to 5,155 beneficiaries in urban areas of Jalukbari LAC

Guwahati (Assam) | March 12, 2026 9:21:42 PM IST

In a move to strengthen the foundation of a self-reliant Assam by creating more entrepreneurs, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday launched the distribution of seed capital under MMUA to women beneficiaries by handing over cheques amounting to ... read..

BJP finalises 145 candidates, discusses 160 seats for upcoming West Bengal polls

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 8:52:09 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a key meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) on Thursday to deliberate on candidate selection and overall strategy for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

"In 2026 elections, TMC will be uprooted": Suvendu Adhikari ahead of upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 8:51:57 PM IST

BJP MLA and West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday expressed confidence that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would be defeated in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. ... read..

Gujarat: Ahmedabad Junction's ?20 AC waiting hall sees massive response

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 12, 2026 8:22:16 PM IST

At Ahmedabad Junction railway station, popularly known as Kalupur Station, a newly introduced affordable AC waiting hall is quickly becoming a favourite among passengers. ... read..

Union Minister Tokhan Sahu felicitates Delhi Metro enthusiast for 24-year tradition

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 8:22:07 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu felicitated Anil Marwah, a dedicated enthusiast of the Delhi Metro, for his personal milestone of riding the first train on the opening day of every newly inaugurated metro corridor in the ... read..

AKali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal files complaint with National Commission for Women against Punjab CM over alleged derogatory remarks

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 8:21:53 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday said she has filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over alleged derogatory remarks made during a function held on the occasi ... read..

PM Modi to visit Assam on March 13-14, inaugurate and lay foundation stone of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore

Guwahati (Assam) | March 12, 2026 8:21:51 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13-14 March. During the visit, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than Rs 47 ... read..

36-hour stakeout: Notorious snatcher with 40+ cases arrested in North Delhi

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 7:51:47 PM IST

In a meticulously planned 36-hour operation, the Delhi Police team from the Tis Hazari Court Police Post (under Subzi Mandi PS) has apprehended a prolific snatcher. ... read..

Delimitation schedule released for Shimla, Una and Kangra urban bodies in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 7:51:38 PM IST

The State Election Commission, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday issued a notification announcing the schedule for the delimitation of wards in select Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the state following recent changes in municipal areas. ... read..

BJP ka ek hi naara, line mein khada desh bechara: TMC's jibe at Centre amid LPG crisis due to West Asia conflict

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 12, 2026 7:51:35 PM IST

Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government, accusing it of forcing citizens to stand in long queues due to a series of policy ... read..

Accused in Farooq Abdullah firing case sent to five-day police custody; court orders medical examination

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 12, 2026 7:51:33 PM IST

The accused in the case involving shots fired at an event which marked presence of National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah was remanded to police custody for five days on Thursday, and the court also directed that a medical examination of the individual ... read..

West Bengal: ECI announces appointment of ROs based on TMC's list of senior officers ahead of aseembly elections

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 7:51:31 PM IST

The West Bengal government on Thursday provided officers of requisite seniority for being appointed as Returning Officers for the forthcoming Assembly Elections, on the insistence of the Election Commission of India. ... read..

Tibetan women hold a peace protest in Shimla to mark the 67th Tibetan women's national uprising day

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 7:51:30 PM IST

Tibetan women-in-exile in the northern Indian hill town of Shimla held a peaceful protest on Wednesday to mark the 67th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising Day, raising their voices against Chinese rule in Tibet and remembering the sacrifices ... read..

AAP announces list of 22 candidates for Kerala Legislative Assembly elections

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 7:51:27 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday announced the first list of 22 candidates for the upcoming Assembly Election in Kerala. ... read..

Kerala HC disqualifies Vellappally Natesan from position of SNDP Gen Secy

Kochi (Kerala) | March 12, 2026 7:21:39 PM IST

The Kerala High Court on Saturday disqualified Vellappally Natesan from the position of General Secretary of the SNDP (Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana) Yogam. ... read..

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticises Rahul Gandhi for ignoring dicussion on LPG shortage in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 7:21:37 PM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday criticised Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he ignored special permission to speak on the LPG shortage and instead raised another issue. ... read..

AI Summit protest case: Patiala House Court to hear Delhi Police arguments on anticipatory bail pleas on March 14

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 7:21:27 PM IST

The Patiala House Court on Thursday listed for hearing on March 14, the arguments of Delhi Police on anticipatory bail pleas of Manish Sharma and Rajeev Kumar in the case of the protest that took place on February 20 during the AI Impact Summit in the nat ... read..

TN: Madras HC directs police to invoke SC/ST Act provisions in Mannamadurai custodial death case

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2026 6:52:15 PM IST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP) to appoint a police officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police from the CB-CID to investigate the death of R Akash Delison, who allegedly died ... read..

"Huge vacuum in global leadership": Kanwal Sibal calls to halt West Asia conflict

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 6:52:13 PM IST

Former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal on Thursday highlighted a "huge vacuum in global leadership" amid the West Asia crisis, emphasising the need for leaders to advocate for peace. ... read..

Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express completes 2 years of service, carries over 5.72 lakh passengers with 103.52% occupancy

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 6:51:59 PM IST

Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express has completed two years of dedicated service to passengers of the region on 12th March 2026, marking a significant milestone in modern rail connectivity and passenger comfort. ... read..

"People are well aware of Centre's lack of financial support": Tamil Nadu Minister accuses PM of making false claims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2026 6:51:58 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister for Rural Industries TM Anbarasan on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of making false claims about the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that the Centre has not allocated adequate funds to the state while spreading mi ... read..

Congress and AAP colluding in Assembly to suppress real public issues: BJP's Sunil Jakhar

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 12, 2026 6:51:56 PM IST

Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Sunil Jakhar said that in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Congress are creating drama through mutual coordination to divert people's attention from real iss ... read..

Collective efforts key to realising the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047': Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta

Ludhiana (Punjab) | March 12, 2026 6:51:54 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the Vaishya community has a vital role to play in realising Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. ... read..

"Only brings baseless issues into the House, topics that can defame country": Piyush Goyal slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 6:51:51 PM IST

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of violating parliamentary rules while discussing the LPG shortage, saying he ignored the seriousness of the issue and raised baseless matters that could defa ... read..

Rohit Pawar meets Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, reiterates demand for fair probe in Ajit Pawar case

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 6:51:49 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday met with Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in the national capital, reiterating the demand for a fair investigation into the Ajit Pawar plane crash case. ... read..

Karnataka: Mandya Court evacuated after receiving bomb threat, investigation ongoing

Mandya (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 6:22:09 PM IST

A bomb threat was received at the Mandya court on Thursday. ... read..

GI-tagged joha rice from Assam exported to UK, Italy; APEDA facilitates first 25 MT consignment

Guwahati (Assam) | March 12, 2026 6:21:48 PM IST

In a major boost to India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha ... read..

Delhi HC seeks response on plea challenging ban on public gatherings at Delhi University

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 6:21:47 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition challenging orders that prohibit public meetings and protests within the Delhi University campus. The court has sought responses from Delhi University, Delhi Police, and concerned colleges regar ... read..

19-year-old woman arrested in East Delhi with 55g of smack

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 6:21:42 PM IST

The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Shahdara district apprehended a 19-year-old woman, identified as Roopa, for her alleged involvement in drug peddling. During the operation, police recovered 55.52 grams of smack (heroin) from her possession in E ... read..

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies regular bail to accused Shahrukh Pathan

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 5:51:51 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of Shahrukh Pathan, the man accused of pointing a gun at a policeman during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. ... read..

'Unfortunate and unjustified': Meghalaya CM Sangma after reported attack on NPP office in Tura

Tura (Meghalaya) | March 12, 2026 5:51:47 PM IST

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited the violence-affected areas of Tura on Thursday, including the headquarters of the ruling National People's Party (NPP), and expressed deep sorrow over recent incidents of vandalism. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi warns of consequences to India's energy security due to West Asia conflict, says "pain has just started"

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 5:51:43 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for India's energy security, saying that "the pain has just started." ... read..

Karnataka Minister Khandre defends temporary suspension, conditional opening of Bandipur-Nagarhole safaris

Bandipur (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 5:51:41 PM IST

Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Ishwar B Khandre has defended the State government's decision to temporarily suspend safari operations in Bandipur and Nagarahole National Parks last November, stating that the move was taken to protect human live ... read..

128 Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha, 63 in Rajya Saba move impeachment motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar: Sources

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 5:51:34 PM IST

A total of 128 opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha and 63 MPs in the Rajya Sabha have signed a motion seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, sources in the Trinamool Congress said on Thursday. ... read..

Commercial LPG shortage leads restaurants to temporarily shut down, some opts for alternate cooking arrangements in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 5:51:33 PM IST

After Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal, the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders is affecting the restaurant and food business in Indore city as well, with several food stalls facing difficulties in continuing their operations. ... read..

MP CM Yadav secures key approvals of proposals for farmers' welfare after meeting with Union Agriculture Minister

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 5:51:29 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on Thursday and secured several key approvals from the Central government for providing relief to farmers in the state. ... read..

KTR warns of business closures, writes to Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri over LPG supply crisis

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 12, 2026 5:51:28 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday wrote to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri seeking urgent intervention to address the shortage of both commercial and domestic LPG cylinders. ... read..

Telangana: 2 apprehended for manufacturing, selling adulterated ginger paste in Mailardevpally

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 12, 2026 5:51:19 PM IST

Police in the Mailardevpally area on Thursday have arrested two persons, identified as Mohammed Ziyauddin and Mohammed Mazhar Ali, for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste from houses in Subhan Colony, Alli Nagar. ... read..

Uttarakhand Govt awards scholarships to 21,743 meritorious students under various schemes so far

Gairsain (Uttarakhand) | March 12, 2026 5:22:20 PM IST

The government led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is working with sensitivity to encourage meritorious students across the state, with a total of 21,743 students receiving scholarships under different schemes so far, the Uttarakhand Assembly was in ... read..

"NDA Will Form Government in Tamil Nadu": TTV Dhinakaran in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2026 5:22:11 PM IST

AMMK General Secretary T T V Dhinakaran has said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will come to power in Tamil Nadu, stating that people are dissatisfied with the present government. ... read..

IAF chief AP Singh undertakes MiG-29UPG sortie, reviews operational readiness of Western Air Command

Chandigarh | March 12, 2026 5:22:08 PM IST

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Thursday flew a MiG-29UPG multi-role aircraft on a solo sortie from one of the frontline fighter bases of India, and reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command. ... read..

Budget Session of Tripura Assembly to begin on March 13

Agartala (Tripura) | March 12, 2026 5:22:06 PM IST

Tripura Legislative Assembly's upcoming Budget Session will be held from March 13 to March 25, announced Ratan Lal Nath, Parliamentary Affairs Minister of Tripura, following a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) at the Assembly. ... read..

Rajasthan will play crucial role in realising goal of 'Viksit Bharat': CM Bhajan Lal Sharma

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 12, 2026 4:52:05 PM IST

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that Rajasthan holds immense potential for development. ... read..

Thane-Mumbai green corridor enables quick delivery of transplant organs; 26 km covered in 30 mins

Thane (Maharashtra) | March 12, 2026 4:52:00 PM IST

The Thane-Mumbai green corridor has allowed for a 43-year old woman in Mumbai to recieve a liver transplant on time, with the Green Corridor allowing for 26 kilometres to be covered in 30 minutes. ... read..

Normalcy gradually returns to Tura; Meghalaya CM Sangma orders immediate food relief to affected areas

Tura (Meghalaya) | March 12, 2026 4:51:53 PM IST

Signs of normalcy are gradually returning to Tura after two days of unrest, with residents coming out in large numbers to clean the streets even as Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma visited several affected areas to assess the situation and interact ... read..

CBI issues court notice to Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha in Delhi liquor scam case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 12, 2026 4:51:42 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha received a notice by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor scam case. ... read..

Gujarat farmer drives dairy prosperity through scientific breeding

Vaheval (Gujarat) | March 12, 2026 4:21:37 PM IST

In India's rapidly expanding dairy sector, a 63-year-old artificial insemination expert from Vaheval village in Gujarat is transforming the livelihoods of dairy farmers through scientific breeding practices. Deepak Patel's decades-long dedication to artif ... read..

Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety, says MEA as Strait of Hormuz attacks continue

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 4:21:35 PM IST

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has spoken to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the safety of shipping and energy security, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press briefing on Thursday. ... read..

LPG shortage hits Shimla's tourism amid West Asia crisis; hotels cancel weddings, big events

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 4:21:29 PM IST

An acute LPG shortage in Shimla is threatening the city's vibrant tourism industry, forcing hotels to cancel weddings and large events. As the disruption stems from the ongoing crisis in West Asia, industry leaders warn that if gas supplies are not restor ... read..

Delhi HC judge recuses from hearing 2024-pending bail pleas of actor Leena Maria Paul, others in Rs 200 crore case

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 3:22:22 PM IST

The Delhi High Court judge, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, on Thursday recused from hearing the bail pleas of Sukesh Chandrasekhar's wife, actor Leena Maria Paul, and other accused in the Rs 200 crore extortion and connected money laundering case, which ha ... read..

"Hope PM is right, but it seems unlikely": Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raises concerns on reported LPG shortage

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 3:22:19 PM IST

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens not to panic, saying India would overcome the LPG cylinder gas crisis as it did during COVID-Pandemic, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday expressed hope that PM Modi is right, but doubted ... read..

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG solo sortie; reviews op preparedness of Western Air Command base

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 3:22:17 PM IST

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Thursday flew a solo sortie of the MiG-29 UPG multi-role aircraft in a forward operational base in India. ... read..

Let BJP MPs speak on LPG shortage in Parliament, get justice for people: Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 3:22:13 PM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday demanded that the BJP MPs from the state raise the issue of LPG shortage in the Parliament and resolve the issue, according to a release. ... read..

Telangana: KTR suggests freezing commercial LPG prices, real-time availability dashboard

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 12, 2026 3:22:10 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Thursday wrote to Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, demanding "urgent and coordinated intervention" over the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Telangana. ... read..

Centre's natural gas regulation order may impact Karnataka power generation amid West Asia Israel-Iran conflict

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 3:22:06 PM IST

Power generation in Karnataka may be disrupted due to reduced natural gas supply, following the Central government's decision to prioritise other sectors amid nationwide shortages caused by the West Asia Israel-Iran conflict, according to a press release. ... read..

Over 660 crore court pages digitised, 2,444 eSewa Kendras set up under e-Courts project

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 2:51:55 PM IST

The Government has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the digital ecosystem of the judiciary with the aim of ensuring faster disposal of cases, improving transparency, and enhancing access to justice. These measures are being implemented primari ... read..

First in India successful births using umbilical cord stem cell therapy for severe Asherman's syndrome

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 5:22:25 PM IST

In a significant breakthrough in reproductive medicine, doctors at a private hospital in New Delhi have reported two successful live births after treating severe Asherman's Syndrome using umbilical cord-derived stem cells, offering new hope to women suffe ... read..

"We may enforce stringent measures against black marketing": Suresh Gopi on LPG crisis

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 12, 2026 3:22:12 PM IST

Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Thursday said that the Government of India is actively working to address the reported shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) across the country, adding that stringent measures may be taken against black marketing and hoar ... read..

"No unity": Giriraj Singh slams Congress after resolution against LS Speaker rejected

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 2:21:56 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday slammed the Congress after the Lok Sabha rejected the resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, alleging "no unity" within the party. ... read..

"Misleading public": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slams opposition protest over fuel concerns

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 2:21:50 PM IST

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will navigate the country through the alleged LPG shortage crisis in the same way as he did during the Covid Pandemic. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews preparations for President Droupadi Murmu's Ayodhya visit

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 2:21:41 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath holds a review meeting at the CFC Auditorium in Ayodhya on Thursday regarding the President's proposed visit to Ayodhya. President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on March 19, Ay ... read..

"Speaker does not have button to switch off mic": Om Birla rubbishes claim by Opposition MPs

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 1:51:56 PM IST

Speaking for the first time since the vote on Speaker's removal failed, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday categorically rejected the assertion that the Speaker has switched of any MP's microphone during their speech, rubbishing the claim that certain ... read..

"Energy security compromised, big problem coming": Rahul Gandhi asks govt to prepare against LPG shortage

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 1:51:41 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday expressed concern over the shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) amid the situation in West Asia, asking the Centre to start preparing and change the mindset. ... read..

"If Farooq Abdullah can be attacked, what will be condition of common man?": J-K Deputy CM

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 12, 2026 1:51:39 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Thursday raised concerns over security in the Union Territory following the assassination attempt on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, questioning what it means for the safety of ordin ... read..

Bhilwara's Textile Industry faces uncertainty amid Middle East crisis

Bhilwara (Rajasthan) | March 12, 2026 1:51:38 PM IST

The textile industry in Bhilwara is facing significant challenges as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East casts uncertainty over exports and operations. Speaking to ANI, RK Jain, General Secretary of the Mewar Chamber of Commerce Industrial Organisation, ... read..

"House will function according to rules": Om Birla after Opposition motion on Lok Sabha Speaker's removal fails

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 1:21:43 PM IST

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday reiterated that he will carry out his duties fairly and impartially, and emphasised that every member of the Lower House of Parliament, whether a minister or an Opposition MP, has the right to speak according to the ... read..

Home Minister called to enquire about my well-being, says Farooq Abdullah after attack

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 12, 2026 1:21:41 PM IST

National Conference President Farooq Abdullah said on Thursday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had called him following an attack on his life to enquire about his well-being and assured him that the matter would be investigated. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: TTD allocates Rs. 118.89 crore to Education Department for FY 2026-27

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 1:21:36 PM IST

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has allocated Rs.118.89 crore for the comprehensive development of its educational institutions for the financial year 2026-27. ... read..

RN Ravi takes oath as Governor of West Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 12, 2026 1:21:34 PM IST

Former IPS officer and the former Governor of Tamil Nadu RN Ravi took oath as the Governor of West Bengal at a ceremony in Lok Bhawan on Thursday in Kolkata. ... read..

"No such problem anywhere": Pushkar Singh Dhami warns against rumours of LPG shortage in Uttarakhand

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | March 12, 2026 1:21:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday dismissed reports suggesting a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Uttarakhand, terming them as mere rumours. The Chief Minister confirmed that he has already directed top officials to conduct ... read..

"This tells about the poor state of security...": Congress MP Rajani Patil over attack on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 1:21:28 PM IST

Congress MP Rajani Patil on Thursday demanded strict action following the attack on National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah. She flagged the state of security, underlining that even a Z plus protectee became a target. ... read..

J-K: Suspect in Farooq Abdullah attack held at Gangyal Police Station

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 12, 2026 12:52:25 PM IST

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah is currently in custody at Gangyal Police Station in Jammu. ... read..

Northeast India and Japan sign LoI to form academic and research consortium at IIT Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 12, 2026 12:52:18 PM IST

IIT Guwahati leads the collaboration between Northeast India and Japan to strengthen academic and industry ties. The Japan-Northeast Academia Industry Cooperation Symposium 2026 (JNTCS) was conducted on March 9 and 10, in partnership with Gifu University, ... read..

Cutting across party lines MPs raise concern on attack on former JK CM Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:52:16 PM IST

Several MPs on Thursday raised the issue of the attack on former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah in Parliament. ... read..

Chamoli: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 4th day of Budget Session in Gairsain

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | March 12, 2026 12:52:14 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday arrived at the Assembly to participate in the proceedings of the fourth day of the budget session being held in Uttarakhand's summer capital, Bhararisain (Gairsain). ... read..

Manickam Tagore questions Centre over import dependence for LPG, lack of storage facilities

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:52:00 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Thursday sought a parliamentary debate on the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, questioning the import dependence and lack of storage facilities. ... read..

"This election is to protect TN from BJP-RSS": Congress MP Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:22:25 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "stopped insulting people of Tamil Nadu" by switching from Hindi to English during his public rally in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli on March 11. ... read..

Hotel association meets with Karnataka Chief Secretary over LPG shortage; calls for resumption of commercial supply

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 12, 2026 12:22:22 PM IST

Members of the Karnataka State Hotel Association have urged the government to resume commercial LPG cylinder supplies in Bengaluru, saying that the disruption will have a cascading effect on the common people, along with heavy losses to eateries and resta ... read..

Telling country not to panic while panicking for different reasons himself: Rahul Gandhi takes jibe at PM Modi

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:22:16 PM IST

Claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "panicking" over the Adani indictment in the United States and the Epstein files, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the PM is not willing to even come to the Lok Sabha and ad ... read..

"All we want is a discussion and government to provide assurances...": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on reports of LPG shortage

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:22:07 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged a discussion on the reports of shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the Parliament, underlining that the Parliament is a platform to assure the public and conduct discussions on such important matters. ... read..

"PM holding poll rallies, instead of discussing LPG shortage": Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 12:22:03 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for holding rallies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, asking him to address the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. ... read..

Jharkhand: Gaurav Gogoi hints at meeting with Hemant Soren as JMM looks to contest Assam elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 12, 2026 11:52:02 AM IST

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday said that he will "try to have a courtesy call" with Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren as the JMM is looking to make an entry into Assam's electoral politics ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls. ... read..

Modi govt 'clearly afraid' of discussion on impact of West Asia conflict on India: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 11:51:55 AM IST

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Thursday claimed that the Modi government is "clearly afraid" of a discussion in both Houses of the Parliament on the situation in West Asia and its impact on India. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid sloganeering by Oppn

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 11:51:50 AM IST

The proceedings of the Lower House of the Parliament were adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday amid sloganeering by the Opposition MPs. ... read..

TMC MP Saugata Roy says party will impeach Chief Election Commissioner with support of over 100 MPs

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 11:51:48 AM IST

In a significant political move, TMC MP Saugata Roy told ANI that the party is preparing an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner. ... read..

Environment Ministry organizes 2-day workshop to address challenge of elephant-train collisions

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 11:51:47 AM IST

The Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, organized a two-day national workshop on "Policy Implementation for Minimizing Elephant Mortalities on ... read..

"Govt of India, Home Ministry directly responsible for this": Congress MP Pramod Tiwari over attack on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi | March 12, 2026 11:51:45 AM IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday strongly criticised the central government following an assassination attempt on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu, asserting that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of India ... read..

Odisha CM writes to Mamata Banerjee expressing serious concern over protocol lapses during President Murmu's Bengal visit

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | March 12, 2026 11:22:04 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has written a formal letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressing serious concerns regarding alleged protocol lapses during President Droupadi Murmu's recent visit to West Bengal. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath conducts review meeting on security and healthcare in Balrampur

Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 11:21:59 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued necessary instructions during a review meeting on Thursday of the Balrampur division. He stressed the importance of enhancing security, facilities, and cleanliness for devotees at the Devi Patan Shaktipe ... read..

People waiting to send DMK home: TVK Chief Vijay slams MK Stalin for increasing crime in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 12, 2026 11:21:57 AM IST

Recent incidents of crime in Tamil Nadu, from attacks on infants to assaults on elderly women, have prompted TVK chief Vijay to accuse the state government of failing to maintain public safety, saying that people are now "waiting to send home the irrespon ... read..

J-K: CM Omar Abdullah arrives at father's residence after assassination attempt

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 12, 2026 11:52:00 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday arrived at the residence of his father, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, following an assassination attempt against him at a wedding in Jammu. ... read..

"Complaint is result of a conspiracy...": Kerala CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran on Unnikrishnan Potti's complaint

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 12, 2026 11:21:50 AM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA Kadakampally Surendran on Thursday refuted claims of the complaint made by Unnikrishnan Potti, who is the prime accused in the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold theft case, stating that the Kazhakkoottam MLA and former ... read..

Noida: Massive blaze at private firm, 250 night-shift workers rescued; fire under control

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 11:21:30 AM IST

A massive fire broke out on the 3rd floor of a private company in Noida's Phase 2 area, prompting the immediate deployment of seven fire engines to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest, alleges LPG shortage

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 12, 2026 11:21:28 AM IST

Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders continued their protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday. ... read..

J-K: CRPF organises free medical camp in remote Rajouri area

General News | March 12, 2026 10:51:46 AM IST

The 72 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a free medical camp on Thursday in Jamola, a remote hilly area of Rajouri. ... read..

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