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Four Assam Cops injured in suspected ULFA(I) attack in Tinsukia

Guwahati (Assam) | March 22, 2026 12:51:33 PM IST

At least four Assam police personnel were injured following an attack carried out by suspected militants of the United Liberation Front of Assam (I) in Assam's Tinsukia district, officials said on Sunday. ... read..

CM Yogi Adityanath cites fall in MMR and IMR, 100% placement in nursing sector at appointment letter distribution event

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 12:21:42 PM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the significant reduction in the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) and Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) in Uttar Pradesh, while asserting that the nursing sector offers "100 per cent placement" opportunities amid growing ... read..

ECI mandates standardized facilities, voter assistance to be provided at all Polling Stations for Assembly elections

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 12:21:41 PM IST

Ahead of elections to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and bye-elections in six states, the Election Commission of India has issued directions to the Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of the States/UTs. ... read..

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests proclaimed offender involved in multiple fraud cases

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 12:21:39 PM IST

The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested a wanted criminal involved in multiple fraud cases. The accused, identified as Rahul Paswan, is a proclaimed offender under the Laxmi Nagar Police Station in the national capital. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends World Water Day greetings, urges everyone to conserve water for future generations

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 12:21:38 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day on Sunday. ... read..

Telangana: Revanth Reddy to lay foundation stone for development projects worth ?775.72 crore in Siddipet

Siddipet (Telangana) | March 22, 2026 11:51:51 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will lay foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ?775.72 crore in Siddipet district. The initiatives span across Siddipet and Gajwel constituencies, focusing on infrastructure, healthcare, education ... read..

Farmers in Sholavandan seek govt aid after hailstorm damages paddy crops near Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2026 11:51:46 AM IST

Farmers in Sholavandan near Madurai have sought government assistance after a hailstorm damaged standing paddy crops just days before harvest, leaving many facing financial distress. ... read..

Former Punjab minister Bhullar, his father and PA booked after official dies by suicide

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 22, 2026 11:51:41 AM IST

Punjab Police have registered an FIR naming former Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar in connection with the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a District Manager with the Punjab Warehouse Corporation in Amritsar, officials said. Bhullar's father S ... read..

PM Modi becomes longest-serving head of government, overtaking Pawan Kumar Chamling

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 11:51:39 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday created history by becoming the longest-serving head of a government in India, surpassing former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling. ... read..

Confluence of respect and service: Dhami Government provides support to agitators, soldiers, and common people

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 11:51:36 AM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government has outlined a series of welfare initiatives implemented over the past four years, focusing on statehood activists, soldiers, and the general public, with measures from job reservations and pen ... read..

AP: Three killed due to collision of two cars on National Highway near Ernagudem

East Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 11:51:33 AM IST

Three people were killed as two cars collided on the national highway near Ernagudem in the East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, on Sunday. ... read..

Devotees throng temples on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 11:51:31 AM IST

Devotees thronged temples on Sunday to seek blessings on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, marked by deep devotion and traditional rituals. ... read..

Tourism on rise: Uttarakhand emerges as favourite destination with faith, adventure, and infrastructure

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 11:51:30 AM IST

Uttarakhand has witnessed developments in its tourism sector, with efforts to promote a mix of spiritual and adventure tourism alongside infrastructure expansion aimed at strengthening its presence on the global tourism map. ... read..

Indian Naval Ship Trikand concludes port call at Port Victoria in Seychelles

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 11:51:28 AM IST

Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, departed from Port Victoria, Seychelles, on March 20 on completion of an enriching port call that had commenced on March 16. ... read..

"People are fed up with this administration": Congress MP Shafi Parambil asserts confidence in UDF victory in Keraa elections

Palakkad (Kerala) | March 22, 2026 11:21:21 AM IST

Congress MP Shafi Parambil on Sunday exuded confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly polls. ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami's tenure marks policy shift in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 11:21:18 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government, over the past four years, has introduced several policy measures, including the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), changes in law-and-order regulations, education reforms, and initiatives related to employment and ... read..

"Transparent process shows our intent": Rajeev Chandrashekhar targets Congress, CPM as BJP-NDA finalises candidate list ahead of Kerala polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2026 11:21:16 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its NDA partners have completed their candidate selection for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with state president Rajeev Chandrashekhar asserting that the process reflects transparency and clarity in contrast ... read..

Punjab: BSF Constable dies allegedly during NCB interrogation in Amritsar, probe underway

Amritsar (Punjab) | March 22, 2026 11:21:15 AM IST

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Jaswinder Singh, died after his health deteriorated during questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Amritsar, Punjab, police said on Sunday. ... read..

"What was ruling dispensation doing?": AIMIM's Waris Pathan questions state government, demands investigation into Ashok Kharat case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 22, 2026 10:51:27 AM IST

AIMIM national spokesperson Waris Pathan called for a full inquiry into the alleged rape case involving Nashik-based astrologer Ashok Kharat, raising questions over the role of authorities and the accused's links with influential individuals. ... read..

2020 Delhi riots case: Sharjeel Imam reaches his ancestral village after 6 years in jail to attend his younger brother's wedding

Jehanabad (Bihar) | March 22, 2026 10:51:24 AM IST

Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the "larger conspiracy" case related to the Delhi riots of 2020, reached his ancestral village Kako after six years to attend his younger brother Muzzammil Imam's wedding and spend time with his ailing mother. The Imam arrived ... read..

"Farmer suicide, murder by state": KTR slams Revanth Reddy govt, says Telangana gone from "Rythu bandhu to robbers rule"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2026 10:51:22 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday criticised the Telangana government over a farmer suicide allegedly linked to crop procurement issues, calling it a "murder" while CM Revanth Reddy proceeds with scheduled farmer-focused ... read..

Indian Navy warship Nilgiri joins Exercise KAKADU 2026 in Australia

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 10:21:43 AM IST

The Indian Navy's frigate INS Nilgiri is taking part in the sea phase of Exercise Kakadu 2026 in Australia as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. ... read..

Karnataka: LPG cargo ship from US arrives at New Mangalore Port

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2026 10:21:41 AM IST

A cargo ship carrying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Texas, United States, has arrived at the New Mangalore Port in Mangaluru. ... read..

Narrow escape for Chitrakonda MLA Mongu Khila as bus catches fire near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh

Malkangiri (Odisha) | March 22, 2026 10:21:40 AM IST

A major accident was averted when a private bus travelling from Bhubaneswar to Malkangiri caught fire after a rear tyre burst near Ramabhadrapuram in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Unique 121,000 grain artwork of Lord Ram reaches Ayodhya before Ram Navami

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 10:21:35 AM IST

A unique artwork depicting Lord Ram, Lakshman, Sita, and Hanuman, crafted using 121,000 grains of rice, on Sunday arrived in Ayodhya ahead of the upcoming Ram Navami celebrations, drawing attention from devotees and art enthusiasts. ... read..

'Will not allow Hindutva forces to enter Dravidian soil': Vaiko says MDMK accepted seats for assembly polls without 'rancour'

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2026 9:51:42 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko on Sunday asserted that "Hindutva forces under the guise of the BJP" would not be allowed to enter Tamil Nadu. ... read..

"People will not abandon us": GR Anil confident of bigger win in Nedumangad, says LDF to secure third term

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2026 9:51:40 AM IST

LDF candidate from Nedumangad and State Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil expressed confidence of securing a larger victory margin in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that public support remains with the left government due to its welfare ... read..

"Conserve every drop": PM Modi reaffirms national commitment on World Water Day

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 9:21:51 AM IST

On the occasion of World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the critical role of water in shaping the planet's future, calling for a national reaffirmation of the commitment to conserve every drop. ... read..

"Most of the cuts have been made in salaries of big officials": HPCC President Vinay Kumar on CM Sukhu announces six-month salary cuts for ministers, legislators

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 9:21:49 AM IST

As Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a six-month salary deferment for ministers, MLAs, and senior bureaucrats, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vinay Kumar defended the state budget, saying that most of the cuts hav ... read..

Former BJP leader T Raja Singh gets repeated death threats, appeals for protection from Home Minister Amit Shah

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2026 9:21:46 AM IST

Former BJP leader and Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has complained of receiving relentless death threats through phone calls and letters delivered to his residence and appealed to Home Minister Amit Shah to provide security to him and his family. ... read..

President Murmu expresses hopes for 'golden future' in Bihar Day greetings

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 9:21:44 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Bihar Day, hoping for a golden future for the state. ... read..

"You are the bigger infiltrator": West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accuses PM Modi of weaponising SIR

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 9:21:42 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allegedly using SIR to remove legitimate voters, labelling them as 'infiltrators.' She went on to call him "the biggest infiltrator." ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends Bihar Diwas greetings, praises state's role in India's progress

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 9:21:41 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed wishes to the people of Bihar on the occasion of Bihar Day, highlighting the state's cultural legacy and expressing confidence in its contribution toward building a developed India. ... read..

AIADMK says Tamil Nadu faces direct fight with DMK, slams state government

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2026 9:21:39 AM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA Rajan Chellappa on Sunday claimed that the upcoming political contest in Tamil Nadu is essentially a direct fight between the AIADMK and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliances, while accusing the ru ... read..

BJP's Shahnawaz Hussain slams Mamata Banerjee over 'derogatory' remarks against PM Modi

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 9:21:36 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she has "resorted to derogatory language" and that such rhetoric will not be accepte ... read..

Three women, eight injured in road accident in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 22, 2026 9:21:33 AM IST

Three women were killed and eight others injured in a tragic road accident near Rani Cross, on the outskirts of Devanahalli in Bengaluru rural district. The accident occurred on NH 648, which connects Hoskote and Dabaspet. ... read..

PM Modi extends wishes on fourth day of Chaitra Navratri, says "May her divine energy awaken new consciousness in every heart"

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 8:51:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the fourth day of Chaitra Navratri. ... read..

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Vadodara to hold discussions on tribal issues

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 8:21:59 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Vadodara on Monday to discuss issues pertaining to tribal areas. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves Rs 50.27 crore for Command and Control Centre-2 building construction under Kumbh Mela 2027

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 6:51:35 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami approved the estimated cost of Rs 50.27 crore for the construction of the proposed Command and Control Centre-2 building in Haridwar under Kumbh Mela 2027. ... read..

"She should have done it earlier": Maithili Thakur slams Mamata Banerjee over manifesto's timing

Patna (Bihar) | March 22, 2026 6:21:56 AM IST

After Trinamool Congress unveiled the manifesto for the 2026 Assembly elections, Bihar BJP MLA Maithili Thakur criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for what she claimed were efforts aimed purely at the elections. ... read..

"Impact might be visible from April 1": Civil Aviation Minister on ATF prices

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 6:21:54 AM IST

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday said the impact of the rise in ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) prices would be visible from April 1. ... read..

Congress not serious about ticket distribution in Assam polls: CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 22, 2026 4:51:43 AM IST

Ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said a roadshow will be held in the Bhawanipur-Sorbhog constituency, a day after the final date for filing nominations, which is March 23. ... read..

"No competition for Mamata Banerjee's leadership in Bengal': TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha

Asansol (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 4:51:41 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha has expressed confidence in the leadership and influence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, asserting that there is "no competition" in the state ahead of the Assembly Elections. ... read..

"Contest between old Congress led by Sarma and new Congress inspired by Tarun Gogoi": Gaurav Gogoi on Assam polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 22, 2026 4:21:38 AM IST

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Gaurav Gogoi on Friday characterized the upcoming state elections as a showdown between "between the Congress led by Tarun Gogoi and the Congress led by Himanta Biswa Sarma", alleging that the current BJP ... read..

Seat allocation to be announced in 2-3 days, will remove DMK with people's support: AMMK's TTV Dhinakaran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2026 4:21:37 AM IST

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Friday said the final seat-sharing and allocation with the National Democratic Alliance for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections would be announced in two-three days. ... read..

Domestic airfare caps to be lifted from March 23

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 3:21:34 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) will lift temporary domestic airfare caps effective March 23, following the stabilisation of flight operations and capacity restoration, sources said. ... read..

Congress spreading misinformation over LPG issue: BJP leader Prakash Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2026 1:21:59 AM IST

BJP leader Prakash Reddy on Saturday criticised the Congress for allegedly spreading misinformation about LPG shortage in India, calling it "unfortunate" amid global energy supply challenges caused by the West Asia conflict. ... read..

"BJP will form govt in West Bengal, TMC will win less than 100 seats": Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 1:21:58 AM IST

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday expressed confidence that the BJP government will be formed in West Bengal and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will win less than 100 seats. ... read..

Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah meets Andaman and Nicobar Islands LG

New Delhi | March 22, 2026 1:21:56 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday met the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Admiral DK Joshi (Retd.) in the national capital. ... read..

"Dhami not only bold but highly capable": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | March 22, 2026 1:21:54 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday praised Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership, saying he is not only bold but has now become highly capable and is consistently taking impactful decisions for the state's development. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy reviews development plans for Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 22, 2026 1:21:51 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy conducted a comprehensive review meeting on the development of the sacred Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple. The meeting focused on ensuring that the temple's expansion and modernisation efforts align wi ... read..

HP bets on rural push, welfare guarantees in Rs 54,928 cr budget; CM announces salary cuts for ministers amid fiscal stress

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 1:21:46 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday presented a Rs 54,928 crore budget for 2026-27, focusing on strengthening the rural economy and fulfilling key election guarantees, while simultaneously announcing austerity measures, including temporary salary ... read..

Clash breaks out between TMC and BJP supporters in Baranagar ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

Baranagar (West Bengal) | March 22, 2026 1:21:45 AM IST

Ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly polls, tension gripped Baranagar in North 24 Parganas district after a clash broke out between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), prompting swift deployment of sec ... read..

"No major growth visible under Congress; rebels won't dent LDF," says Kerala CM

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 22, 2026 1:21:43 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed the impact of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi on the party's growth in the state. ... read..

"Very tragic incident, govt will take strict action": BJP MLA Rajesh Chaudhary on death of 'Gau Rakshak' in Mathura

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 22, 2026 1:21:38 AM IST

BJP MLA from Mant constituency in Mathura, Rajesh Chaudhary, on Saturday said the death of a 'Gau Rakshak' in Mathura is a very tragic incident and the government will take strict action against those responsible. ... read..

Seat-sharing talks, nominations: Politics in South India heats up amid Tamil Nadu, Kerala Assembly polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 22, 2026 1:21:37 AM IST

Seat-sharing talks and verbal exchanges have heated up in the run-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, as the DMK-led alliance looks to win massively while the NDA camp looks to oust the ruling party. ... read..

"Himachal in grave crisis...": Jairam Thakur slams Congress govt over reduced budget outlay

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 11:51:50 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, on Saturday strongly criticised the reduction in the outlay of the State Budget, cautioning against a "grave crisis." ... read..

BJP announces nine candidates for Puducherry polls

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 11:51:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released a list of nine candidates for the upcoming Puducherry Legislative elections, which it is contesting in alliance with All India NR Congress. ... read..

"Back gear budget...: Himachal BJP chief slams Congress government

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 11:51:43 PM IST

BJP state president Rajiv Bindal has termed the Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026 presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, a "back gear budget" that would push the state backwards. ... read..

Opposition looks for ways to obstruct development projects in Kerala: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 11:21:49 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused the Central Government of obstructing the development work in the state, highlighting the repeated "opposition" of the Centre towards the K-Rail project. ... read..

PM Modi has raised India's stature, West Asia situation concern for India and the world: Rajnath Singh

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 11:21:47 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised India's stature in the world and emphasised that New Delhi has called for a solution to the West Asia conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. ... read..

BJP declares 11 more candidates for Kerala polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 11:21:42 PM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared 11 more candidates for the assembly elections in Kerala. ... read..

"India functioning like a vassal state of the US": Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 10:51:50 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday accused the Central Government of treating India like a "vassal state of the United States", criticising both the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress for sharing similar stances on imperialism. ... read..

"The harder right vs the easier wrong": Former Army Chief Gen Naravane on 'The Cantonment Conspiracy'

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2026 10:51:48 PM IST

Former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane on Saturday highlighted his consistent focus on themes while writing. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Mangan in Sikkim

Mangan (Sikkim) | March 21, 2026 10:51:44 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Mangan in Sikkim on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

BRS' KTR announces private member bill to enforce six guarantees in Telangana Assembly

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 10:51:40 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Saturday announced that the BRS will introduce a Private Member Bill in the State Legislature to ensure the implementation of the Congress party's "six guarantees," intensifying political press ... read..

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offers prayers at Maa Bagalamukhi Temple

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 10:51:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minsiter Mamata Banerjee on Saturday offered her prayers at Maa Bagalamukhi Temple in Kalighat, seeking divine blessings of the Mother Goddess for the continued protection and well-being of the Maa, Mati, Manush of Bengal. ... read..

"NDA is confident of winning Kattakkada with a record majority": BJP leader PK Krishnadas

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 10:51:32 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate PK Krishnadas expressed strong confidence in the party's prospects in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, asserting that voters are seeking a decisive political shift in the state. ... read..

Kerala: Court sentences accused in Dr Vandana murder case to life imprisonment, victim's family to approach HC

Kollam (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 10:21:36 PM IST

Kollam Additional District and Sessions Court on Saturday sentenced the accused G Sandeep to life imprisonment in the 2023 Dr Vandana Das murder case. ... read..

Nagaland: Congress announces T Chalukumba AO as candidate for Koridang bypoll

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:51:47 PM IST

Congress on Saturday announced T Chalukumba AO as party candidate for the Koridang seat bye-election in Nagaland. ... read..

"Not a political budget, but to strengthen the rural economy": Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 9:51:45 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that the state budget for 2026-27 is focused on "transformation and strengthening the rural economy," while acknowledging that the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) h ... read..

Delhi HC directs ECI to expeditiously consider plea on reducing objection period ahead of West Bengal polls

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:51:52 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to expeditiously consider a representation seeking relaxation of the statutory 30-day objection period in a matter linked to the upcoming West Bengal elections, where the Trinamool C ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi expected to visit Gandhinagar on Mahavir Janm Kalyanak, inaugurate Jain Museum

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 21, 2026 9:51:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Janm Kalyanak, during which he is likely to inaugurate a special museum dedicated to the Jain community on March 31, as per sources. ... read..

Kerala Polls: NDA candidate CC Mukundan files nomination from Nattika constituency in Thrissur district

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 9:21:37 PM IST

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate C C Mukundan on Saturday filed his nomination from the Nattika Assembly constituency in Thrissur district ahead of the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupe ... read..

Hyderabad Police busts food unit preparing samosas in "unhygienic conditions," one apprehended

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 9:21:34 PM IST

Hyderabad Police have apprehended a man accused of running an illegal food manufacturing unit and preparing food under "grossly unhygienic conditions." ... read..

Kerala Polls: LDF-backed independent candidate NMR Razak files nomination from Palakkad

Palakkad (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 8:51:37 PM IST

Independent candidate backed by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) for the Palakkad Assembly constituency, NMR Razak, on Saturday filed his nomination papers ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections 2026. ... read..

"DMK always play this cheap and filthy politics...": AMMK leader P Senthilnathan

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 8:51:35 PM IST

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) leader P Senthilnathan on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), accusing the ruling party of resorting to cheap political tactics during elections and attempting to divert attentio ... read..

Centre raises gas allocation to 50% of pre-crisis levels, additional 20% supply from March 23

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 8:51:34 PM IST

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday announced that the Centre has increased gas allocations to states to 50 per cent of pre-crisis levels, with an additional 20 per cent supply to be implemented from March 23. ... read..

BJD suspends six MLAs for "anti-party activities, cross-voting" in Rajya Sabha polls

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 21, 2026 8:21:55 PM IST

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday suspended its six MLAs for "anti-party activities, including cross-voting" in the recent Rajya Sabha elections in the state. ... read..

"Budget presented to make state prosperous": Himachal CM Sukhu; LoP Jairam Thakur says dignity of budget torn to shreds

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 7:51:46 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday defended his government's budget, saying it has been presented with the view of making the state prosperous and not for any political gain, while Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur cri ... read..

Ladakh: Thousands of devotees offer prayers on Eid ul-Fitr across Kargil

Leh (Ladakh) | March 21, 2026 7:51:44 PM IST

The celebrations of Eid ul-Fitr are in full swing across Kargil district with religious devotion and simplicity, as thousands of people gathered to offer special Eid prayers in a subdued atmosphere marking the end of a month of fasting and spiritual refle ... read..

'BJP holds the strings': P Chidambaram takes 'puppet show' swipe at AIADMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 7:51:41 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday took a sharp jibe on NDA on its alliance with the AIADMK, calling the latter party a 'puppet'. ... read..

"Punjab Govt should feel ashamed": BJP's Guru Paswan slams AAP over manager's suicide allegedly linked to Minister

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 7:51:39 PM IST

BJP leader Dr Guru Prakash Paswan on Saturday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab following the resignation of Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, stating that the state administration should feel "ashamed" over the tragic death of a g ... read..

Punjab: Charajit Channi demands CBI probe into suicide by Gagandeep Randhawa

Jalandhar (Punjab) | March 21, 2026 7:51:38 PM IST

Former Punjab Chief Minister and Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi has demanded a CBI investigation into the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, a District Manager of Warehouse Corporation in Amritsar, after he was allegedly tortured by AAP MLA Laljit S ... read..

Urban wastewater study highlights growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in India

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 7:51:36 PM IST

Researchers from the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and partner institutions have published a landmark study in Nature Communications providing the first comprehensive antimicrobial resistance (AMR) map in Indian urban wastewater, a ... read..

"Seat-sharing with DMK to be announced soon": VCK leader SS Balaji

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 7:51:34 PM IST

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) MLA SS Balaji on Saturday said that the seat-sharing formula with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections will be announced in a couple of days. ... read..

Uttarakhand known as 'Veerbhoomi', says Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 7:51:28 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that Uttarakhand is known as the 'Veerbhoomi' in India, underlining that the people of the State don't hesitate to protect the borders of the country. ... read..

RPI(A) to contest polls in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam; extend support to BJP in Bengal: Ramdas Athawale

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2026 7:51:24 PM IST

Union Minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) President Ramdas Athawale on Saturday announced that the party will contest assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam, while offering support to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Wes ... read..

Retired judges, bureaucrats slam USCIRF report recommending sanctions on RSS, RAW

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 7:21:23 PM IST

A total of 275 signatories, including 25 retired judges, 119 retired bureaucrats and 131 armed forces officers on Saturday slammed the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) report asking Washington DC to sanction India's Re ... read..

CJI Surya Kant calls for 50% women's representation in government, legal aid empanelments

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 7:21:16 PM IST

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Saturday called for a major push toward gender equality in the legal profession, urging that at least 50 per cent of empanelments for government counsels and legal aid counsels be reserved for women advoc ... read..

"No strategy, just empty rhetoric": Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, warns against inflation as rupee weakens

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:51:57 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday slammed the Centre, expressing concern over the falling value of the Indian rupee and rising industrial fuel prices amid escalating conflict in West Asia. ... read..

"Zero tolerance for drugs and addiction": Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann; says over 10,000 smugglers arrested, property confiscated

Chandigarh | March 21, 2026 6:51:55 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday said the state government has zero tolerance for drugs and addiction, stating that over 10,000 smugglers have been arrested so far and their properties have been confiscated. ... read..

CPI (M) leader Hannan Mollah extends Eid greetings, says "Festival of happiness, brotherhood and harmony"

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:51:49 PM IST

On the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr celebrations, CPI (M) leader Hannan Mollah on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation, highlighting the festival as a symbol of joy, unity and communal harmony. ... read..

Kerala Polls: NDA candidate Anoop Antony files nomination from Thiruvalla ahead of April 9 elections

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:51:47 PM IST

National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Anoop Antony on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Thiruvalla Assembly constituency at the Sub-Collector's office, ahead of the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

Hashim Baba's wife Zoya alleges harassment in Tihar jail, moves High Court for enquiry

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:22:17 PM IST

Hashim Baba's wife Zoya on Saturday moved a petition before the Delhi High Court alleging harassment at the hand Tihar Jail officials. ... read..

Six arrested, nine juveniles detained for filming railway and security sites in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 6:22:04 PM IST

Ghaziabad police have arrested six individuals and detained nine juveniles for filming railway and security sites and sharing the footage abroad, with interrogation revealing they were guided by a foreign handler to install solar-powered, SIM-based CCTV c ... read..

Delhi Assembly prepares for Budget Session from March 23-25

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:22:02 PM IST

The Delhi Legislative Assembly is set to commence its Budget Session from March 23 to 25, with Speaker Vijender Gupta reviewing House arrangements and announcing several first-of-its-kind initiatives, including a live rendition of 'Vande Mataram' and an A ... read..

Kerala Polls: BJP's Padmaja Venugopal files nomination from Thrissur, Gujarat CM Patel present

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:22:01 PM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Kerala Assembly Elections, BJP candidate from Thrissur constituency Padmaja Venugopal on Saturday filed her nomination in the presence of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel. ... read..

Kerala: LDF's Veena George files nomination for Aranmula Assembly constituency

Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:21:56 PM IST

The Kerala Health Minister and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate Veena George on Saturday filed her nomination papers for the Aranmula Assembly constituency at the Pathanamthitta Collectorate ahead of the Assembly elections 2026. ... read..

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