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Tamil Nadu polls: TVK Chief Vijay holds meeting with party functionaries on election preparations
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 9:51:36 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and actor-turned-politician Vijay held a consultation meeting with party functionaries on Monday to discuss preparations related to the upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. ... read..


"No discussions have taken place at any level": TVK rejects alliance rumours
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 9:51:33 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has categorically denied circulating reports suggesting alliance talks with various political parties at any level, saying that the rumours are "completely untrue". ... read..


Gujarat: Cargo Vessel Shivalik arrives with 46,000 MT LPG; 20,000 MT to unload at Mundra, 26,000 MT at Mangalore
Kachchh (Gujarat) | March 16, 2026 9:51:30 PM IST
Indian LPG carrier Shivalik, carrying a total of 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), reached Mundra Port on Monday evening. Of this, 20,000 MT will be unloaded at Mundra, while the remaining 26,000 MT is scheduled for Mangalore. ... read..


Signal-free travel from Mayur Vihar to AIIMS: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta approves two major projects
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 9:21:42 PM IST
Under the leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government has taken a major step to reduce traffic congestion and make commuting easier across the capital. The Cabinet has approved two key infrastructure projects, the Barapullah Phase ... read..


ED attaches assets worth Rs 23.35-cr in land acquisition fraud linked to Raipur-Visakhapatnam National Highway project
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 9:21:41 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday said it has attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 23.35 crore under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, in connection with a land acquisition compensation fraud rel ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma offers prayers at Baglamukhi Temple in MP's Datia
Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 9:21:37 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday offered prayers at the renowned Baglamukhi Temple in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, and sought the blessings. ... read..


"Should be revoked immediately": Venugopal on suspension of eight opposition MPs
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 9:21:36 PM IST
Congress leader KC Venugopal on Monday demanded that the suspension of eight opposition MPs be revoked immediately, saying that while Parliament has witnessed countless protests in the past, suspending members in such a manner should not become a practice ... read..


Nattika MLA CC Mukundan joins BJP ahead of Kerala Assembly polls
Thrissur (Kerala) | March 16, 2026 9:21:34 PM IST
Nattika MLA CC Mukundan, who left the Communist Party of India (CPI), joined the BJP on Monday ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..


GHMC offers 90% interest rebate on pending property taxes; OTS scheme open until March 31
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 16, 2026 9:21:32 PM IST
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Commissioner R.V. Karnan has urged property taxpayers to take advantage of the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, which offers a 90% rebate on interest for pending property tax dues. ... read..


"We're witnessing new Congress in new Assam": Gaurav Gogoi holds election campaign in Lakhimpur
Lakhimpur (Assam) | March 16, 2026 9:21:30 PM IST
Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Gaurav Gogoi held an election campaign in Lakhimpur on Monday, and emphasised that "new Congress will give birth to new Assam" in the coming time. ... read..


Opposition MLAs criticise Governor's address during Telangana Budget Session
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 16, 2026 8:51:38 PM IST
Telangana Governor's address at the Budget session drew sharp criticism from opposition legislators, with MLAs from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accusing the state government of presenting a misleading picture of the s ... read..


Scuffle between BJD, BJP MLAs during voting for Rajya Sabha polls in Odisha
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 16, 2026 8:51:32 PM IST
A scuffle broke out between Biju Janata Dal MLAs and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha amid the voting for Rajya Sabha polls. ... read..


"Very decisive battle for BJP, people will discard both UDF and LDF": V Muraleedharan on Kerala polls
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 16, 2026 8:51:31 PM IST
BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Monday described the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections as a crucial and historic battle for the BJP, saying it could mark a milestone in Kerala politics. ... read..


All restrictions under GRAP in Delhi NCR revoked as air quality improves
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 8:22:03 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and adjoining areas on Monday revoked Stage-I actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect, citing improved air quality. ... read..


Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu directs daily monitoring of LPG stock, booking and supply
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 8:21:58 PM IST
In view of the impact of the ongoing tensions in West Asia, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the LPG stock, booking, and supply situation in the state from the RTGS office. ... read..


"Deeply saddening": Rajnath Singh expresses grief after 10 died in Cuttack hospital fire mishap
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 8:21:52 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday expressed grief over the fire mishap at a hospital in Odisha's Cuttack, which resulted in the death of 10 people and left at least 11 staff members injured. ... read..


Suspension of eight opposition MPs likely to be revoked tomorrow; consensus reached at meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 7:52:08 PM IST
Suspension of eight MPs, done during the first half of the budget session over "unruly behaviour", is likely to be revoked on Tuesday. ... read..


Shehzad Poonawalla slams Samajwadi Party over 'Lapata Gas' remark, says 'creating panic is their model'
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 7:52:06 PM IST
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday hit out at Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav's "Lapata Gas" comment, criticising the party's approach to the LPG issue. ... read..


President Droupadi Murmu to celebrate Akshaya Patra's 5 billion meals and 25 years of service
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 7:52:05 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu will commemorate The Akshaya Patra Foundation's historic milestone of serving 5 billion cumulative meals to children across India and the completion of its 25 years of service to society as part of the Government of India's flags ... read..


"In West Bengal, there is nothing called administration": Samik Bhattacharya slams TMC, urges fair elections
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST
West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Monday urged the Election Commission to ensure fair elections in the state. ... read..


NIA court remands 7 foreigners in 11 days of custodial remand
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 7:52:02 PM IST
The Special NIA Court at Patiala House Court remanded six foreigners for 11 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. They were produced before the NIA court. ... read..


Indian Coast Guard conducts OPRC Level-I, maiden HNS training course in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | March 16, 2026 7:21:43 PM IST
The Regional Headquarters (A&N) of the Indian Coast Guard conducted an Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Level-I course along with a maiden Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Introductory Course at the Pollution Response ... read..


Assam Assembly polls: ECI posts 5 new Senior Police superintendents, appoints Special Observer
Guwahati (Assam) | March 16, 2026 7:21:41 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the posting of five Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) across Assam in preparation for the Assembly Election to be held in the State on April 9 in a single phase. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visits Haridwar, reviews preparations for Kumbh Mela 2027
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | March 16, 2026 6:52:03 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Haridwar on Monday and reviewed the progress of preparations for the Kumbh Mela 2027. ... read..


DTC to engage 50 environment-friendly AC buses on 17 interstate routes to improve regional mobility
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 6:51:58 PM IST
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will soon enhance interstate connectivity with the engagement of 50 environment-friendly AC 12-meter buses on 17 routes for interstate operations. The buses will operate based on benchmark rates prescribed by the Asso ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami participates in International Yoga Day Festival 2026 in Tehri
Tehri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | March 16, 2026 6:51:56 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the International Yoga Festival 2026 held on Monday at Ganga Resort, Muni Ki Reti in Tehri district. ... read..


Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma announces development projects worth Rs 1,902 crore in Beneshwar
Dungarpur (Rajasthan) | March 16, 2026 6:51:52 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 326 development works worth Rs 1,902 crore during the state-level 'Rajasthani Tribal Pride Day' programme held at Beneshwar Dham in Dungarpur district. ... read..


Kerala Assembly polls: BJP state chief Chandrasekhar lauds "well-represented" first list of candidates
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 16, 2026 6:51:51 PM IST
Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday hailed the party's inaugural list of 47 candidates for the Assembly elections set to be held next month in the State. ... read..


Sufficient LPG and PNG supply; buffer stock of cylinders increasing: Gujarat govt
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 16, 2026 6:22:30 PM IST
The Gujarat government on Monday said that adequate supplies of domestic LPG cylinders and piped natural gas (PNG) are available across the state, while the buffer stock of LPG cylinders is also steadily increasing. ... read..


Delhi Police apprehends 46-year-old over illegal refilling and black marketing of LPG cylinders
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 6:22:28 PM IST
A 46-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly refilling LPG cylinders illegally and engaging in black marketing in East Delhi's Shakarpur area, police said. ... read..


Hailstorms, heavy rainfall damage houses and crops in Manipur
Imphal (Manipur) | March 16, 2026 6:22:22 PM IST
Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms over the past two days has caused widespread damage to houses and agricultural fields in several parts of Manipur, with Bishnupur district emerging as one of the worst-affected areas. ... read..


LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Kachchh (Gujarat) | March 16, 2026 6:22:14 PM IST
Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik', carrying about 40,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, reached Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday evening. ... read..


"People suffer due to an unplanned situation by BJP": Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee protests over LPG cylinder shortage
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 6:22:12 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday led a protest rally alongside Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders against the central government over concerns related to the shortage of LPG gas cylinders. ... read..


Keralam Assembly polls: BJP releases first list of 47 candidates; fields Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom, former MoS Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 16, 2026 6:22:07 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released the first list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections to the Legislative Assembly of Keralam. ... read..


BJP releases 1st list of 144 candidates for Bengal Assembly 2026 polls; Suvendu fielded in Mamata's Bhabanipur constituency
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 6:22:06 PM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari will contest from Nandigram, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021, and from Bhabanipur, the constituency currently represented by the TMC chief, as per the first list of 144 candidates released by the ... read..


Supreme Court dismisses appeal against Bombay HC verdict on WeWork India IPO
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:51:30 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of WeWork India at the admission stage. ... read..


President Murmu hosts parliamentarians from West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, other states for breakfast
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:51:28 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday hosted Parliamentarians from some states and UTs, including West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, for breakfast at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. ... read..


Delhi blast case: NIA court sends Zamir, Tufail in Judicial custody after interrogation
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:51:26 PM IST
The Special NIA court at Patiala House remanded Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat in 15 days' judicial custody. They have been arrested in the Delhi blast case of November 2025. ... read..


Tilak Verma offers prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple after India's recent T20 world cup victory
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 5:51:24 PM IST
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple located in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Monday and offered prayers after India's recent victory in the T20 World Cup. ... read..


"Single most corrupt body in country": Priyank Kharge targets RSS
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 16, 2026 5:51:18 PM IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday asked why Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) remains "unregistered" and alleged that the organisation is the "single most corrupt body" in the country. ... read..


Centre identifies degraded forest land across states for restoration under Green Credit Programme
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:21:48 PM IST
The Green Credit Programme is an innovative mechanism to incentivise environmentally positive actions and to promote the LIFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement, which aims at encouraging sustainable lifestyles by driving the community towards behaviour ... read..


"Saddened to learn about tragic bus accident": VP Radhakrishnan expresses grief over death of 7 Indian pilgrims in Nepal
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:21:46 PM IST
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Monday expressed grief over the death of seven Indian pilgrims from Tamil Nadu in a road accident in Central Nepal and asked the Indian Embassy in Nepal to "extend all necessary assistance" to bring back the mortal remai ... read..


UP CM Yogi Adityanath says collective efforts of all sections key to building 'Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat'
Jalore (Rajasthan) | March 16, 2026 5:21:43 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that India is the only country shaped by the penance of saints, the sacrifices of brave men and women, and the hard work of farmers, artisans and craftsmen, adding that the nation becomes stronge ... read..


One Nation One Subscription: Over 11.3 crore research articles accessed in first year; IIT Madras tops downloads
By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:21:42 PM IST
More than 11.3 crore scholarly research articles were downloaded by students, researchers and faculty members across government institutions in India between January and December 2025, the first year of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme. ... read..


Delhi Police seize 610 LPG cylinders, busts illegal hoarding racket in Mundka
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 5:21:27 PM IST
Amidst the reported LPG shortage across the country due to the West Asia conflict, the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday busted an illegal LPG cylinder hoarding racket, which was operating from a godown in the Mundka area of the national capital. ... read..


BJP using people with criminal pasts, says Naveen Patnaik over RS polls
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 16, 2026 5:21:25 PM IST
Former Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader, Naveen Patnaik, on Monday slammed the BJP over the Rajya Sabha elections, alleging horse-trading and involvement of individuals with criminal backgrounds. ... read..


Karnataka: Hydroponic ganja worth Rs 39.37 lakh seized at Bengaluru Airport
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 16, 2026 5:21:22 PM IST
Customs officials at Bengaluru Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok and seized 1.125 kg of hydroponic ganja, valued at Rs 39.37 lakh. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Removal of political posters begins in Tenkasi district after model code comes into force
Tenkashi (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 4:51:27 PM IST
Following the announcement of the schedule for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) has come into immediate effect across the state. ... read..


Govt released Rs 4,237 crore to curb stubble burning; Punjab, Haryana record over 90% drop in farm fires: Union MoS Kirti Vardhan tells LS
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 4:51:22 PM IST
The Centre has taken several measures to curb crop residue burning in North India, a key contributor to deteriorating air quality in the Delhi-NCR region during winters. ... read..


Union Minister Hardeep Puri's daughter files Rs 10 cr defamation suit over online posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 4:21:20 PM IST
The daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has filed a Rs 10 crore defamation suit before a court seeking permanent and mandatory injunctions, damages, and an unconditional apology against several individuals and online platforms for allegedly publ ... read..


NIA chargesheets six accused for threatening witnesses in Puducherry Senthil Kumaran murder case
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 4:21:15 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted six accused for allegedly threatening witnesses in an attempt to derail the trial in the 2023 murder case of BJP leader Senthil Kumaran in Puducherry. ... read..


"DMK must secure victory in every constituency": Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 3:51:26 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin called on party leaders and workers to work with renewed intensity ahead o the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that the party must win for victory in every constituency it contests. ... read..


"Deeply distressed:" President Murmu expresses sorrow over SCB Hospital ICU Centre fire incident
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 3:51:20 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the fire incident, which occurred at the S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital's Trauma Care ICU centre in Odisha's Cuttack. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami distributes appointment letters to sanitation inspectors
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 16, 2026 3:51:17 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday participated in the appointment letter distribution program for Sanitation Inspectors under the Municipal Centralised Service in Dehradun. ... read..


Crude oil available in sufficient quantity, petrol pumps operating normally: Petroleum Ministry
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 3:51:13 PM IST
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday assured that there is no shortage of crude oil in the country and that fuel supply remains stable across India. ... read..


Himachal Govt signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost dairy sector
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 3:21:42 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to strengthen the dairy sector in the state, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu saying the initiative will enhanc ... read..


Amit Shah expresses grief over tragic incident occurred at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 3:21:40 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack. It a major government-run medical institution in Odisha where several people lost their lives fol ... read..


Polls should be held quickly in fewer phases: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 3:21:37 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said elections should be conducted in fewer phases and completed quickly so that governments can be formed without prolonged disruption to public administration. ... read..


Gujarat: Uttarvahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama to begin from March 19
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 16, 2026 3:21:34 PM IST
For centuries, Narmada Parikrama has remained not only a pilgrimage but also an experience of faith and spiritual strength, and Uttarvahini Panchkoshi Narmada Parikrama in Gujarat reflects this enduring tradition. Every year, the Gujarat government makes ... read..


LJP (RV) Bihar President Raju Tiwari confident of NDA winning all five Rajya Sabha seats
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 3:21:29 PM IST
The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Bihar President Raju Tiwari on Thursday expressed confidence over the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, saying that all five seats will be won by NDA candidates. ... read..


RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha questions timing of poll dates announcement, raises concerns over EC's impartiality
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 3:21:27 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Member of Parliament, Manoj Kumar Jha, on Monday questioned the timing of the Election Commission of India announcing poll dates for five states and Union Territories, saying the move raises doubts about the poll body's imparti ... read..


"Election Commission could have announced dates earlier:" Congress MP KC Venugopal on ECI's election schedule
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:51:44 PM IST
Following the announcement of the election schedule for five states, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal on Monday criticised the Election Commission of India, arguing that the dates could have been announced earlier for the polls. He further alleged that the ECI ... read..


BJP to release candidate list for Kerala Assembly elections today: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 16, 2026 2:51:36 PM IST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the first list of candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections is expected to be announced today by the party's central leadership. ... read..


ECI issues strict MCC directions for 2026 Assembly Elections in five states/UTs, deploys 5,000+ flying squads
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:51:33 PM IST
Following the Election Commission's announcement of the 2026 assembly election schedule for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued directions for the strict implementation of the Model Code of ... read..


"We will not get fewer than 100 seats out of 140...": RSP MP N.K. Premachandran ahead of Kerala Assembly Elections 2026
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:51:31 PM IST
Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP N.K. Premachandran on Monday expressed confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections. He exuded confidence in getting at least 100 out of 140 seats. ... read..


Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik alleges irregularities in Rajya Sabha election voting, objects to second ballot
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 16, 2026 2:51:26 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and Leader of Opposition in the Odisha Assembly (LoP), Naveen Patnaik, on Monday, alleged irregularities during voting for the Rajya Sabha elections, claiming that election norms were violated after a legislator was issued a se ... read..


"Opposition trying to create panic": Kangana Ranaut on LPG shortage
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:57 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday urged people to trust the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, accusing the Opposition of "trying to create panic" on LPG shortage in the country. ... read..


Delhi HC grants time to Kejriwal, others to file reply in Excise case; Notes SLP filed in SC, CBI opposes Adjournment
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:56 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other respondents to file their reply in a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging their discharge in the excise policy case. ... read..


Air India New York- New Delhi flight diverts to Ireland's Shannon Airport over technical issue
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:53 PM IST
An Air India flight operating from John F Kennedy International Airport in New York to New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport made a precautionary diversion to Ireland's Shannon Airport on Sunday after a suspected technical issue. ... read..


West Bengal Governor RN Ravi calls on President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:50 PM IST
Newly appointed West Bengal Governor RN Ravi called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. The official Rashtriya Bhavan X handle shared a picture of the meeting. ... read..


Rain, Hailstorm bring sharp temperature drop in Himachal: IMD Issues Orange Alert For March 18-19
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 2:21:45 PM IST
The fresh rain, hailstorm and snowfall across several parts of Himachal Pradesh have led to a sharp fall in temperatures, bringing relief to the tourism and farming sectors in the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain and ... read..


Victim did not approach police directly before CM portal complaint: Rouse Avenue Court acquits three officers in Unnao case
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:43 PM IST
A Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted three Uttar Pradesh police officers accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of failing to register an FIR in connection with the Unnao rape case, noting that the victim had not approached the police directly ... read..


Indian carriers cancelled 4335 flights till now, says Rammohan Naidu amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 2:21:42 PM IST
The Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday informed the Lok Sabha of the number of flights cancelled by Indian carriers and foreign carriers due to the West Asia crisis and the number of Indian nationals who have returned during the 6th d ... read..


Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha confident of NDA victory in Rajya Sabha polls
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 2:21:40 PM IST
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, on Monday expressed confidence over the ruling alliance's prospects in the Rajya Sabha elections, asserting that all five candidates backed by the alliance would secure victory. ... read..


Rouse Avenue Court acquits three police officers in Unnao Case, holds CM portal complaint not equivalent to FIR information
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 1:52:05 PM IST
A Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted three Uttar Pradesh police officers who were prosecuted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for allegedly failing to register an FIR on a complaint related to the Unnao rape case involving former MLA Kuldeep Sin ... read..


"NDA only has to formally declare victory...": Bihar JDU President Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Rajya Sabha elections
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 1:52:03 PM IST
Bihar JDU President Umesh Singh Kushwaha on Monday exuded confidence in the National Democratic Alliance's victory in Bihar in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..


Election schedule made as per BJP's conveniance: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 1:21:32 PM IST
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said that the election schedule for Assembly polls in four States and one Union Territory has been made according to the convenience of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..


EC effects major bureaucratic reshuffle in West Bengal; names new DGP, Kolkata Police Commissioner
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 1:21:30 PM IST
In a major reshuffle ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India has named Siddh Nath Gupta as Director General of Police, replacing Peeyush Pandey. ... read..


J-K: Indian Army rescues 235 civilians stranded at Sinthan Top in Kishtwar due to heavy snowfall
Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 16, 2026 1:21:27 PM IST
Indian Army rescued 235 civilians and 38 vehicles stranded at Sinthan Top in the general area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, due to heavy snowfall and severe weather conditions. ... read..


ED raids residential, office premises of Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd and its directors in Bengaluru in money laundering
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 16, 2026 1:21:22 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out search operations at the residential and office premises of real estate firm Mantri Developers Private Limited and its directors in Bengaluru in connection with a money laundering investigation, offic ... read..


"Gaurav Gogoi will be CM": Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh on Assam polls
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 16, 2026 1:21:16 PM IST
Jharkhand Minister and Congress MLA Dipika Pandey Singh on Monday expressed confidence that a major political shift in the upcoming Assembly elections was underway in Assam. ... read..


ATVK welcomes appointment letters for terror victim families in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 16, 2026 1:21:08 PM IST
The distribution of 50 government appointment letters to families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has been welcomed as a significant step toward justice and rehabilitation. The initiative, carried out under the leadership of Manoj Sinha, Lieute ... read..


UP: Farmers in Sambhal district dress up like bears to save their crops from monkeys
Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | March 16, 2026 1:21:06 PM IST
To protect their crops from destruction, farmers in Sambhal district have taken to wearing bear costumes to scare away troublesome monkeys at Firozpur village. ... read..


Mallikarjun Kharge raises concerns over LPG shortage in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda hits back at Congress
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 1:21:04 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge raised concerns in the Upper House over what he described as a growing LPG crisis in the country, due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. ... read..


CM MK Stalin arrives at DMK headquarters to chair District Secretaries meeting
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 12:52:04 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin arrived at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam headquarters in Chennai on Monday to chair a District Secretary meeting of the party. ... read..


"EC looks for advice from the BJP", alleges Priyank Kharge following assembly poll dates announcement
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 16, 2026 12:51:55 PM IST
Following the Election Commission of India's announcement of the 2026 Assembly election schedule, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge launched a sharp attack on the Election Commission (EC) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, alleging that the poll ... read..


KTR slams Telangana government over delay in six guarantees ahead of budget session
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 16, 2026 12:51:54 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao slammed the Telangana government over the delay in implementing the Congress party's six guarantees, saying the opposition would hold the government accountable during the upcoming budget session ... read..


Elections in several phases to ensure security, says BJP leader Dilip Ghosh after ECI announces Assembly poll schedule for West Bengal
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 16, 2026 12:51:52 PM IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh has said that the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal will be conducted in two phases to ensure safety and security and noted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is confident that the polling will be held peacefully. ... read..


"Election Commission acting in a very biased manner...": Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat
New Delhi | March 16, 2026 12:21:46 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Monday slammed the Election Commission of India, stating that it is very biased towards the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), outlining that the election schedule was announced the very next day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi ... read..


Public support growing for Vijay as CM: KA Sengottaiyan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 16, 2026 12:21:43 PM IST
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Executive Committee Chief Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan said public support is steadily growing for Vijay to become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, asserting that the actor-turned-politician's decision to step away from cine ... read..


"NDA will win all five seats in Bihar": JDU (MP) Sanjay Jha on Rajya Sabha polls
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 12:21:41 PM IST
Janata Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday exuded confidence that all NDA candidates from Bihar will secure victory in the Rajya Sabha elections. ... read..


"Extremely heartbreaking:" BJD chief Naveen Patnaik expresses grief over SCB Hospital ICU Centre fire incident
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | March 16, 2026 12:21:29 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday expressed deep grief over the fire at the S.C.B. Medical College and Hospital's Trauma Care ICU, describing the incident as 'extremely heartbreaking. ... read..


Bihar Minister Mohd Zama Khan confident of JDU-BJP winning Rajya Sabha Elections
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 12:21:26 PM IST
Bihar Minister Mohd Zama Khan expressed confidence in the JDU-BJP alliance winning the Rajya Sabha elections, thanking the people of Bihar for their support. He said, "I want to thank all the people of Bihar for their blessings, due to which we are going ... read..


Gujarat leads Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination drive
Gandhinagar | March 16, 2026 12:21:23 PM IST
The Government of Gujarat has launched an intensive statewide vaccination campaign to control the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), reinforcing its efforts to safeguard livestock health and protect farmers from potential economic losses. The drive, ... read..


ED raids 10 places across West Bengal in illegal call centre case
General News | March 16, 2026 11:51:46 AM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out search operations at 10 locations across West Bengal in connection with a case related to an alleged illegal call centre operation, officials said. ... read..


Emirates flight returns midway to Thiruvananthapuram after drone incident closes Dubai airport
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 16, 2026 11:51:39 AM IST
An Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Dubai (DXB) returned midway on Monday, landing safely at 8.40 am after a 4.40 am departure due to the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport following a drone incident. ... read..


LPG tanker Shivalik set to reach Mundra port today after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Kachchh (Gujarat) | March 16, 2026 11:51:34 AM IST
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker Shivalik, which crossed the Hormuz Strait, is all set to arrive at the Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday. ... read..


Haryana Government closes criminal prosecution against Ashoka University professor who mocked Operation Sindoor
General News | March 16, 2026 11:51:29 AM IST
The Haryana government has informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to close the criminal prosecution against Ashoka University history professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was booked for allegedly making comments on 'Operation Sindoor', India's count ... read..


"All five NDA candidates will win": BJP's Sanjay Saraogi predicts clean sweep for rulling alliance in Rajya Sabha polls
Patna (Bihar) | March 16, 2026 11:21:38 AM IST
Political leaders expressed confidence over the outcome of the Rajya Sabha elections as voting for five seats from Bihar is underway, with both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition asserting their chances of victory. ... read..


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