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"PM has shown how to act in public's interest": Kiren Rijiju welcomes excise duty cut on petrol, diesel
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 1:21:52 PM IST
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday praised the Centre's decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel amid the West Asia crisis, saying that the step shows how to act in the interest of the people during difficult times. ... read..


Ayodhya: 'Surya Tilak' illuminates Ram Lalla's forehead on Ram Navami
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 1:21:45 PM IST
On the occasion of Ram Navami, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on Friday witnessed the 'Surya Tilak' illuminating the forehead of Ram Lalla. ... read..


Yogi Adityanath performs Kanya Pujan on ninth day of Chaitra Navratri in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 1:21:33 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday performed 'Kanya pujan' on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri in Gorakhpur. He extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state, highlighting the significance of the ninth day of Navratri, w ... read..


"No amount of condemnation is enough": J-K CM Omar Abdullah slams 'illegitimate war' on Iran in Assembly session
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 12:51:58 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly condemned the ongoing conflict involving Iran, calling it an "illegitimate and illegal war" while raising concerns over its humanitarian and regional impact during the J-K Legislative Assem ... read..


Decision to cut excise duty on fuels driven by opposition's pressure: DMK's Ezhilan Naganathan
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 12:51:56 PM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader Ezhilan Naganathan on Friday said the government's decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel was driven by mounting pressure from opposition parties and the upcoming elections. ... read..


"Brings much-needed relief to citizens": Amit Shah hails excise duty cut on fuels
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 12:51:55 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel. ... read..


"Relief exists but only in the narrative - not in reality": Pawan Khera on Centre's excise duty cut on petrol, diesel
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 12:51:48 PM IST
Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, claiming that the move offers no real relief to consumers and is merely an exercise in narrative-building. ... read..


"MLAs have right because they are part of govt": DK Shivakumar on Congress MLA's IPL ticket demand
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 12:51:42 PM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday defended the demand by Congress MLAs for VIP tickets to IPL matches, saying they were entitled to them as they were part of the government. ... read..


"Historic step": BJP's Jai Ram Thakur hails excise duty cut on fuels; slams Himachal govt for increasing taxes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 12:51:40 PM IST
Amid rising global uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Government of India's decision to slash import duty on petrol and diesel has drawn political reactions, with Leader of the Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Mini ... read..


"Historic decision": Uttarakhand CM Dhami hails excise duty cut on fuels
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 12:22:04 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel. ... read..


'Kaun Banega Crorepati' fame woman tehsildar held in relation to flood relief scam in MP's Sheopur
Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 12:22:03 PM IST
A woman tesildar who gained fame after participating in the television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' was arrested for her alleged involvement in a flood relief scam that took place in Sheopur district, an official said. ... read..


Andhra Minister P Narayana assures action on Markapuram road accident
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 12:21:59 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Minister Ponguru Narayana asserted that the tragic road accident in Markapuram, which claimed the lives of 13 people, is being taken very seriously by the state government. ... read..


"I like it because they show so much interest in sports": G Parameshwara after Congress MLA's IPL ticket demand
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 12:21:58 PM IST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday spoke about the demand from legislators for complimentary IPL tickets, stating that it is now up to the Speaker's office and the concerned sports organisations to take further action. ... read..


"Good decision in challenging times": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hails excise duty cut on fuels
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 12:21:51 PM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre slashed excise duty on petrol and diesel, highlighting its positive impact on the public. ... read..


Delhi High Court indicates interim protection for Mohanlal's personality rights
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 12:21:43 PM IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday indicated that it is likely to pass interim directions to safeguard the personality rights of Malayalam actor Mohanlal. ... read..


Jammu and Kashmir Assembly: Scuffle breaks out between Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and BJP MLA Yudvir Sethi
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 12:21:41 PM IST
A scuffle broke out between Congress MLA Irfan Hafiz Lone and BJP MLA Yudvir Sethi in the J&K Assembly after Congress MLAs raised slogans against PM Modi. BJP MLA called Rahul Gandhi 'Pappu'. Assembly adjourned briefly. ... read..


BJP leaders hail excise duty cuts on petrol, diesel as major relief for commoners
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:51:46 AM IST
In a major move aimed at providing relief to citizens amid global energy price volatility, the Centre on Friday reduced excise duty on petrol to ?3 per litre from ?13 and on diesel to zero from ?10, a decision hailed by several senior leaders for its focu ... read..


"Hardeep Singh Puri's statement is as if he is taking money from his own pocket and giving it": Manish Tewari slams excise duty cut on petrol, diesel
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:51:42 AM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday criticised the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, particularly challenging Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's statements about the government's efforts to reduce taxes. ... read..


Telangana CM participates in Bhumi Pooja for Sri Sita Ramachandra Temple during Kalyana Mahotsavam
Bhadradri Kothagudem (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 2:21:54 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday participated in the Bhumi Pooja of the Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple in Bhadrachalam during the Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Mahotsavam being organised by the state government. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami expresses grief over bus accident on Haldwani-Pithoragarh route
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 11:51:35 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday expressed his grief over a bus accident on the Haldwani to Pithoragarh route. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: NTK's Jallikattu Rajesh launches campaign with Mavadi Kulam Lake cleaning drive ahead of Assembly elections
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 11:21:57 AM IST
Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) party candidate from the Thiruverumbur constituency, Jallikattu Rajesh, on Friday began his campaign by participating in the cleaning drive of hyacinth in the Mavadi Kulam lake. ... read..


Uttarakhand govt announces Rs 2 crore subsidy to boost regional film industry
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 11:21:56 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday praised the new film policy announced by the state government, which provides a subsidy of up to Rs two crore to promote film production in regional languages. ... read..


DAC likely to clear major deals for S-400, Unmanned Combat Jets, BrahMos cruise missiles; transport aircraft today
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:21:53 AM IST
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is likely to give its nod to several major programmes aimed at strengthening the armed forces, including proposals to acquire 60 Medium Transport Aircraft and five more units of the S-400 air defence systems. ... read..


"We are not self-reliant": Congress' Sukhdeo Bhagat slams Centre after excise duty cut on petrol, diesel announced amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:21:51 AM IST
As the Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel, Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Friday slammed the Narendra Modi government, saying that it didn't reduce prices when the oil prices had gone down in the international market. He claimed that India doe ... read..


J-K: National Conference MLAs protest in assembly, express solidarity with Iran over killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 11:21:48 AM IST
National Conference (JKNC) MLAs staged a protest inside and outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, expressing solidarity with Iran over the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ... read..


Uttarakhand: One killed, several injured after bus loses control in Bhowali
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 11:21:46 AM IST
A bus lost control and overturned near Khupi village area near Bhowali in Uttarakhand's Nainital district on Friday morning, killing one passenger and injuring several others, officials said. ... read..


Kerala CM highlights state Government's schemes ahead of assembly polls
Thrissur (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 11:21:41 AM IST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday highlighted the impact of the LIFE (Livelihood Inclusion and Financial Empowerment) Mission, a flagship housing scheme launched in 2016 to provide homes for the landless and homeless. ... read..


Ram Navami fervour sweeps through Ayodhya as devotees gather in thousands
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 10:51:44 AM IST
Ayodhya witnessed an overwhelming influx of devotees on the occasion of Ram Navami, as thousands arrived from far-flung regions to participate in the religious rituals with immense enthusiasm. ... read..


UP: People queue for fuel with canisters in Lakhimpur Kheri even as Govt appealed against panic buying
Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 10:51:33 AM IST
People were seen queued up in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Friday with canisters to buy fuel even after the Central government has appealed to citizens to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG. ... read..


"Decision will provide relief to common man": BJP's Ramchander Rao welcomes excise duty cut on petrol, diesel
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 10:51:28 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana President N Ramchander Rao on Friday lauded the central government's decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel. ... read..


PM Modi seek blessings for devotees from Goddess Siddhidatri on ninth day of Chaitra Navratri
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:21:56 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday prayed for the blessings of Goddess Siddhidatri to be bestowed on her worshippers, on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to the Goddess. ... read..


"Gas grandly promised by Mr Modi has remained just that--gas": Jairam Ramesh slams India's dependency on energy imports
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:21:54 AM IST
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday raised concerns over India's increasing dependence on crude oil, LPG, and natural gas imports, despite the Central government's ongoing rhetoric of self-reliance, or Atmanirbharta. ... read..


Commercial LPG price hike: Congress leader Manickam Tagore to move Adjournment motion in house
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:21:47 AM IST
Congress leader Manickam Tagore has moved an adjournment motion in the House over the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices, citing its widespread impact on the public and economy. ... read..


"PM Modi is dedicated to the nation...": Union Minister Giriraj Singh welcomes excise duty cut on petrol, diesel
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:21:46 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday welcomed the reduction in the additional excise duties on petrol and diesel, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is dedicated towards the nation. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' at Gorakhnath temple
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 9:52:00 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a Janta Darshan at the Gorakhnath Temple premises in Gorakhpur on Friday, where he engaged with the public and listened to their grievances. ... read..


Mother of missing Merchant Navy Cadet demands CBI probe, meets Odisha Governor
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 27, 2026 9:51:55 AM IST
Rasmita Sahoo Mohapatra, the mother of 22-year-old missing Merchant Navy cadet Sarthak Mohapatra, met with Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, urging for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe for the missing son. ... read..


"He has become intoxicated with power": YCP National Media Spokesperson condemns Pemmasani's speech
Amravati (Andhra Pradeh) | March 27, 2026 9:51:54 AM IST
YCP National Media Spokesperson Shaik Mahaboob Sharief on Friday condemned the remarks of Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on former Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, saying that Sekhar has become intoxicated with power and is unworthy of eve ... read..


Ayodhya: Security tightens as devotees gather at Ram Mandir on last day of Chaitra Navratri
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 9:51:47 AM IST
Security has been intensified at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on Friday as massive crowds of devotees arrive to offer prayers on the occasion of Navami, the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri. ... read..


Relief for Oil Marketing Companies as Government slashes excise duty on petrol, diesel
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 9:51:57 AM IST
The government on Friday slashed excise duties for petrol and diesel bringing them down to Rs 3 per litre of petrol and zero for a litre of diesel. Windfall tax on export of diesel has been set at 21.5 rupees/litre. ... read..


Earthquake of 3.9 magnitude hits Leh, Ladakh
Leh (Ladakh) | March 27, 2026 9:51:42 AM IST
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Leh, Ladak on Friday, as per a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


'People came, broke our party office, got into fights during rally': BJP's Dilip Ghosh on Basanti Bazar clash
Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 9:51:40 AM IST
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Friday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule in the state over the recent clash in the Basanti Bazar area ahead of the upcoming assembly polls, claiming that "people" came and broke his party office ... read..


"Empire of goons, jihadis created under Mamata's leadership," BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb on Basanti Bazar violence
Basanti (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 9:22:17 AM IST
BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb has strongly condemned the violence that broke out in the Basanti assembly constituency of South 24 Parganas district during the campaign of party candidate Bikash Sardar near Basanti Bazar, accusing "Jihadis" and goons of orchestr ... read..


J-K: Raghunath Temple in Srinagar celebrates Ram Navami after 36 years
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 9:22:14 AM IST
The Raghunath Temple in Srinagar's Habba Kadal marked a momentous occasion as it celebrated Ram Navami after a gap of 36 years, with the temple committee organising a grand celebration. ... read..


MP: Five dead in Gwalior as speeding car collides with auto-rickshaw
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 9:22:13 AM IST
Five people were killed while several others were injured after a speeding car collided with an auto-rickshaw near the Jain temple in the Thatipur area of Gwalior, police said on Friday. ... read..


Jharkhand: Minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) | March 27, 2026 9:22:08 AM IST
A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in the Bishungarh police station area of Hazaribagh, involving extreme physical violence. ... read..


Devotees throng temples across parts of country on last day of Chaitra Navratri
New Delhi | March 27, 2026 9:22:06 AM IST
Devotees in multiple parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, on Friday marked the final and ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Siddhidatri, with immense religious fervour. ... read..


J-K: Fire breaks out in polymer factory in Budgam
Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 8:52:26 AM IST
A fire erupted in a polymer factory located in the Rangreth Industrial Estate, Budgam, the official said on Friday. ... read..


Asaduddin Owaisi to visit Assam on March 2-3: AIUDF President Maulana Badruddin Ajmal
Hojai (Assam) | March 27, 2026 8:52:17 AM IST
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Maulana Badruddin Ajmal on Friday informed that All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi will visit Assam on March 2 and 3. ... read..


Swamijis of 32 Backward Communities demand Shivakumar be made Karnataka CM, warn of protests
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 8:21:53 AM IST
Swami Pranavananda has announced that Swamijis from 32 backward communities met DK Shivakumar at his residence four days ago, expressing full support for him and urging the Congress High Command, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, to immediately make him Chief Mi ... read..


Bihar: BJP President Nitin Nabin visits Mahavir Mandir on the occasion of Ram Navami
Patna (Bihar) | March 27, 2026 8:21:50 AM IST
BJP National President Nitin Nabin, along with Mahavir Mandir Secretary Saayan Kunal, offered prayers at the historic Patna Mahavir Mandir at midnight on the occasion of Ram Navami on Thursday. ... read..


"We are certain that NDA will come back to power...": BJP Mahila Morcha's National President Vanathi Srinivasan
Puducherry | March 27, 2026 8:21:48 AM IST
BJP Mahila Morcha's National President Vanathi Srinivasan on Thursday exuded confidence in the victory of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Assembly elections in Puducherry. ... read..


Election Commission collaborates with animated character 'Chhota Bheem' for voter awareness campaign in West Bengal
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 8:21:44 AM IST
The Election Commission has partnered with popular animated character 'Chhota Bheem' to launch a campaign aimed at raising voter awareness ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29, 2026. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at Vishal Mega Mart in Noida, no casualties
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 8:21:42 AM IST
A fire broke out early this morning at Vishal Mega Mart located near Sector 76 metro station under Police Station 49 in Noida, the official said on Friday. ... read..


J-K: Shobha Yatra organised in Jammu on occasion of Ram Navami
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 7:21:32 AM IST
A Shobha Yatra was organised in Jammu on Thursday to mark the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. ... read..


TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna slams DMK for increased crime rate in Tamil Nadu, calls it "corrupt" ahead of polls
Chengalpet (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 5:21:34 AM IST
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Aadhav Arjuna on Thursday launched an attack against the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) over the increase in crimes in the state, calling it a "corrupt p ... read..


Kejriwal accuses BJP of "looting Gujarat", alleges Congress-BJP nexus
Jamnagar (Gujarat) | March 27, 2026 4:51:42 AM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "looting Gujarat" and alleged that the Congress and BJP have been working together to weaken the state. ... read..


Kerala poll battle heats up as Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP-LDF tie-up; Pinarayi Vijayan hits back, calls Congress 'B-team'
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 4:51:40 AM IST
A sharp political fight has broken out in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front of having a "hidden partnership" with the BJP. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan rejected the charge and called ... read..


"There is no shortage of any kind": Lucknow DM advises public not to hoard fuel
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 4:51:38 AM IST
District Magistrate of Lucknow, Visakh G Iyer, on Thursday, underscored efforts of the administration to prevent a shortage of fuel in the city, assuring adequate fuel supplies. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Authorities seize more than 200 cylinders stored without proper permission in Tiruppur
Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 4:21:32 AM IST
The District Supply Department of Tiruppur seized more than 200 commercial and domestic cylinders stored for sale without proper permission in Thai Mookambigai Nagar near Chamundipuram in Tiruppur on Thursday. ... read..


"Historic result will be in favour of BJP": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of polls
Darrang (Assam) | March 27, 2026 3:21:55 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday asserted confidence in the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming state Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..


Dilip Ghosh says BJP will form government in West Bengal, slams TMC and Mamata Banerjee
Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 3:21:53 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh, on Thursday exuded confidence in the party's victory in the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..


Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu marks his 62nd birthday with green initiative, plants 'Chinar' sapling
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 3:21:52 AM IST
Chief Minsiter Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrated his 62nd great enthusiasm and fervour at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday. ... read..


"Whatever he wanted to say, he has said in Parliament": Hariprasad slams BJP leaders over digs at Rahul Gandhi's absence from all-party meeting
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 2:51:59 AM IST
Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Thursday defended Rahul Gandhi's absence from the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis on Wednesday and took a dig at BJP, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not addressed the meeting convened by the government. ... read..


Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP over price rise, central funds at Alipurduar roadshow
Alipurduar (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 2:51:57 AM IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee held a roadshow from Gopinagar Grounds to Bhutan Gate in Kalchini, Alipurduar, West Bengal, on Thursday. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami performs Kanya Pujan with wife at residence; extends wishes on Ram Navami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 2:51:55 AM IST
On the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his wife Geeta Dhami, performed Kanya Pujan at his residence and honoured young girls as embodiments of the Devi. Following traditional customs, he served them food a ... read..


J-K: Vehicular traffic disrupted on NH-44 in Ramban due to rolling down of boulders on bank of Chenab
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 2:51:52 AM IST
Vehicular traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) was disrupted in Ramban on Thursday since the afternoon following the rolling down of big boulders on the down-tube (road) beside the bank of Chenab at Karol between Chanderkot Masjid and Jai ... read..


Puducherry: BJP launches campaign supporting Lakshya Democratic Party leader Jose Charles Martin ahead of polls
Puducherry | March 27, 2026 2:51:51 AM IST
Ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, BJP All India Women's Wing President Vanathi Srinivasan launched an intensive election campaign in Kamaraj Nagar constituency in support of Lakshya Democratic Party leader Jose Charles Martin. ... read..


CM Fadnavis attends maha aarti as Maharashtra sets world record with largest collective aarti on Ram Navami
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 2:21:33 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Maha Aarti on the occasion of Ram Navami in Nagpur on Thursday, where a new Guinness World Record was set. ... read..


Chandigarh Police, Anti Gangster Task Force, Punjab, conduct joint operation, arrest main shooter in Panjab University firing case
Chandigarh | March 27, 2026 2:21:30 AM IST
In a joint operation carried out by Chandigarh Police along with the Anti-Gangster Task Force, Punjab, and Punjab Police from Fatehgarh Sahib, the main accused in the recent firing incident at Panjab University has been apprehended. ... read..


Assembly resolution on Amaravati is diversion tactic: YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 2:21:28 AM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy said that the Assembly resolution on Amaravati, which grants legal sanctity to Amaravati as the state capital, is nothing but a political drama by Andhra Pradesh Chi ... read..


Army's Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 to be held on March 28 in Udhampur
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 2:21:27 AM IST
The Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2026 will be held on March 28 at Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur. ... read..


YSRCP Student Wing President alleges Rs 5 crore education scam in B.Ed practical exams at Acharya Nagarjuna University
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 2:21:24 AM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) Student Wing working President A. Ravichandra has raised serious allegations regarding a massive Rs 5 crore education scam involving the B.Ed practical examinations under Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU). ... read..


Bengaluru: Lecturer arrested for proposing medical student at Nelamangala Siddhartha Medical College
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 1:51:35 AM IST
Rural police detained a lecturer at Nelamangala Siddhartha Medical College after he allegedly proposed to a student on campus with flowers and chocolates, causing a stir. ... read..


TN: Local fishermen demand construction of additional jetty to ease fishing difficulties in Thoothukudi
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 1:22:52 AM IST
Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, local fishermen in Thoothukudi have demanded the construction of an additional jetty to alleviate operational difficulties while also calling for the urgent establishment of proper drinking water facilities in th ... read..


"Pemmassani's remarks are arrogant:" YSRCP leaders slam Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar's remarks against YS Jagan
Guntur (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 1:22:50 AM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders Merugu Nagarjuna and Noori Fatima have strongly condemned remarks made by Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, terming them arrogant and irresponsible. ... read..


Kotak bank manager, another accused, arrested in Rs 145-crore Panchkula municipal corporation FDR irregularities case
By Anamika Tiwari

Panchkula (Haryana) | March 27, 2026 1:22:49 AM IST
In a major development in the alleged financial irregularities linked to fixed deposits of the State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau, Haryana has arrested a relationship manager of Kotak Mahindra Bank and another accused in connection with discrepa ... read..


MP: 10 killed, several injured following bus-pickup collision in Chhindwara; CM Yadav announces ex-gratia
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 1:22:44 AM IST
At least 10 people were killed and several people injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a pickup vehicle in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district late Thursday evening, an official said. ... read..


No fuel shortage in J&K: CM Omar Abdullah warns against panic buying
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 1:22:41 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged people to stop panic buying fuel amid long queues at petrol pumps across the Union Territory. ... read..


CM Devendra Fadnavis extends greetings on Ram Navami, participates in Sobha Yatra in Nagpur
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2026 11:52:16 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minsiter Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday extended greetings on the occasion of Ram Navami and participated in the 60th Shobha Yatra organised at the Poddareshwar Ram Temple in Nagpur, alongside Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other leader ... read..


Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy expresses shock over Markapuram bus accident
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 11:52:13 PM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday, expressed shock over the bus accident at Markapuram in Andhra Pradesh in which 13 people were killed and 20 others were injured. He also directed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with AP officials. ... read..


Haryana CM chairs purchase committee meeting, approves purchase of jute and other bags
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:52:10 PM IST
In a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) held here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, important decisions were taken to strengthen storage arrangements for the Rabi 2026-27 season. ... read..


"Hard work, little return": Tamil Nadu's largest salt hub voices demand for higher relief amid election season
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 11:52:08 PM IST
The coastal region of South Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, is famous on the one hand for its marine fish and on the other for salt harvest. Thoothukudi is the largest salt-harvesting district in Tamil Nadu. Here, salt is produced by evaporating water over nearl ... read..


Make city greener, more eco-friendly, and more traffic-friendly: BJP's Vattiyoorkavu candidate R Sreelekha
By Toshi Mandola

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 11:52:06 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate R Sreelekha on Thursday vowed to make Kerala's Vattiyoorkavu Assembly constituency greener, more eco-friendly and more traffic-friendly ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls. ... read..


Gujarat CM participates in Ram Navami Mahotsav
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 26, 2026 11:52:01 PM IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel attended the Shri Ram Navami Mahotsav at Vastrapur Nehru Park in Ahmedabad, where he offered prayers to Lord Shri Ram. ... read..


Congress and AAP have a secret alliance in Punjab: Haryana CM
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:52:00 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has alleged that Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party have an internal alliance, but the people of Punjab have decided to bring the BJP to power. ... read..


Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR V L Kantha Rao Chairs Regional Conference of State Water Secretaries in Telangana
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:51:58 PM IST
V. L. Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti, chaired the Regional State Water Secretaries Conference held at Dr. MCR HRD Institute of Telangana which br ... read..


District Administration conducts on-site inspection of Kedarnath Dham arrangements ahead of April 22 opening of portals
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) | March 26, 2026 11:51:56 PM IST
The Uttarakhand district administration officials visited Kedarnath Dham on Thursday to conduct an on-site inspection of the arrangements made for the pilgrimage in the region. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Woman arrested in Coimbatore for murdering elderly for gain; 8.5 sovereigns of gold recovered
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 11:51:50 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Police apprehended a woman for allegedly murdering an elderly victim in Coimbatore and recovered 8.5 sovereigns of gold following the arrest on Thursday. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Intoxicated man drives bus with passengers inside, major tragedy averted
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 11:22:01 PM IST
A man who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol took control of a bus which was halted for issuing tickets at Jagadamba Junction of Visakhapatnam on Thursday. ... read..


CBI arrests kingpin of transnational cyber slavery network from Mumbai
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:58 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Sunil Nellathu Ramakrishnan, a resident of Mumbai for his alleged involvement as a key kingpin in trafficking unsuspecting Indian citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, particularly in the Myawaddy re ... read..


DGCA orders Air India to take corrective action after incorrect aircraft deployed on Vancouver flight
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:52 PM IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to take immediate corrective actions following a significant operational lapse in which the airline deployed an unapproved aircraft on a long-haul flight to Vancouver on March 19, 202 ... read..


Mahadev online betting case: ED attaches apartments in Burj Khalifa among other foreign, Indian assets worth Rs 1700 cr
New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:50 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached apartments in Burj Khalifa among 18 immovable properties located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and two immovable properties in New Delhi, having a market value of nearly Rs 1700 Crore, the agency said on Thu ... read..


"Chandrababu govt is commission driven governance", says YSRCP spokesperson PS Shankar
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 11:21:49 PM IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) State spokesperson Putha Siva Shankar stated that the coalition government is functioning as a "commission-driven regime," favouring large corporate contractors while pushing small contractors into severe fina ... read..


Opium supply chain busted in Bareilly, key supplier arrested
Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 10:51:51 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Police busted an opium supply chain and arrested a key supplier with 443 grams of Opium following a chase operation in Bareilly. ... read..


AIMIM expands eastern strategy, backs AIUDF in Assam after Bengal move
By Pramod Chaturvedi

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:51:50 PM IST
In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, has announced his party's support for the All India United Democratic Front. ... read..


MP: CM Yadav inaugurates 1st phase of Hanuman Lok in Pandhurna; announces development works worth Rs 362 Cr
Pandhurna (Madhya Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 10:21:38 PM IST
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the first phase of Shri Hanuman Lok at the Jamsawli Temple in Pandhurna district on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi on Thursday and laid inauguration and foundation-stone of various development works worth over ... read..


Telangana: K T Rama Rao visits injured BRS leader Manne Krishank
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 10:21:32 PM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) called on the injured party leader and former Chairman of the Telangana State Mineral Development Corporation (TSMDC) Manne Krishank. ... read..


L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena inspects water conservation and development projects in Ladakh
Leh (Ladakh) | March 26, 2026 9:51:50 PM IST
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday inspected key water conservation and land development projects at Stok village and Chuchot Thongser, reaffirming the Administration's commitment to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable deve ... read..


Mandrills added to Nehru Zoological Park's species collection in Hyderabad
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 9:51:48 PM IST
Mandrills have been added to the Nehru Zoological Park's species. ... read..


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