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Railway Minister Vaishnav directs nationwide construction of subways near settlements, farms, schools for safer crossings

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 6:21:49 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed the construction of convenient subways across the country to facilitate the easy crossing of the railway tracks, reducing the risks of accidents, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi to chair meeting with CMs tomorrow on West Asia crisis, review preparedness

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 5:22:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an interaction with Chief Ministers on Friday evening via video conferencing to review state-level preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

EC says, illicit inducements worth over Rs 400 crore seized in poll-bound states

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST

The Election Commission of India on Thursday said that enforcement agencies have seized illicit inducements worth over Rs 400 crore since the announcement of assembly elections in four states and a union territory and bye-elections earlier this month. ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy to virtually address AI symposium at Harvard Kennedy School

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 4:51:57 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will virtually deliver a keynote address at a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) Symposium organised by Harvard Kennedy in Boston on Friday. ... read..

"Politics of performance will address people's issues": BJP's V Muraleedharan promises time-bound development ahead of Kerala Assembly elections

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 4:51:56 PM IST

Ahead of the Kerala Legislative Assembly election, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate V Muraleedharan on Thursday underscored the party's focus on "politics of performance" while campaigning in the Kazhakkoottam constituency. ... read..

Kerala polls: NDA's Thrissur candidate Padmaja Venugopal defends BJP shift, blames KC Venugopal for exit from Congress

By Sandeep Singh Thrissur (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 10:21:29 PM IST

Ahead of the Assembly polls in Kerala, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate from Thrissur, Padmaja Venugopal, on Thursday said that K Karunakaran, the four-time Congress Chief Minister of Kerala, "would have joined the BJP" if he were alive today. ... read..

Gujarat allocate Rs 60 crore in state budget to promote Bio-CNG plants

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 26, 2026 3:51:42 PM IST

Aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 'Waste to Wealth', Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and green energy, Gujarat's development model has emerged as a compelling national benchmark. ... read..

"No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country," says Petroleum Ministry

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 3:51:40 PM IST

The Petroleum Ministry on Thursday clarified that India's energy supply is fully secure and stable. The Ministry further stated that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country. All retail outlets are operating normally, with ad ... read..

"In India, under PM Modi's leadership, we are safe and moving forward fearlessly" says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 3:51:39 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday highlighted the global impact of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly the wars between Iran and Israel, and Iran and the United States. ... read..

"Ek kachori, ek samosa...ab nahi raha gas par bharosa": Akhilesh Yadav's dig at BJP amid LPG concerns

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 3:21:32 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) amid reports of LPG shortage due to the ongoing West Asia crisis, alleging that the central government's policies have only burdened citiz ... read..

"Khelo India aims to nurture, develop talent with view to future Olympic Games," Goa Minister Ramesh Tawadkar

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 3:21:30 PM IST

Goa Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Ramesh Tawadkar on Thursday praised the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, currently underway in Chhattisgarh, saying tribal communities across India possess unique talent. ... read..

Delhi HC rejects anticipatory bail plea in alleged luxury property fraud case

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 3:21:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail in an alleged high-value fraud case linked to a luxury property at DLF Camellias, observing that custodial interrogation may be required and noting that the applicant allegedly did not join the investigati ... read..

From dominance to disappearance: Congress vacates Dibrugarh, BJP seals control with eye on fifth straight win

By Gaurav Arora Dibrugarh (Assam) | March 26, 2026 3:21:25 PM IST

Once regarded as the Congress party's political fortress in the Northeast, second only to Rae Bareli, Dibrugarh has witnessed a remarkable political turnaround, emerging today as a stronghold firmly under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). ... read..

Special prayers mark Ram Navami celebrations at Shimla Ram Temple

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 3:21:24 PM IST

Devotees gathered in large numbers at the historic Ram Mandir in Shimla to celebrate Ram Navami, offering special prayers, participating in yajna rituals, and attending Ram Katha recitations. ... read..

Andhra: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expresses condolences over Markapuram bus accident

Markapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 2:51:35 PM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday expressed deep condolences over the Markapuram bus accident that claimed 13 lives and left at least 20 people injured. ... read..

Parvesh Verma takes dig at Kejriwal, compares him to character from 'Dhurandhar' over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:51:33 PM IST

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday took a dig at former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, comparing him to a character from the film 'Dhurandhar' for allegedly misusing public funds to build a 'Sheesh Mahal'. ... read..

SC refuses to interfere with Delhi HC order allowing disciplinary proceedings against Sameer Wankhede

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:51:32 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order that had paved way for the the Union government and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to proceed with the disciplinary proceedings against Indian Reve ... read..

MP: CM Yadav offers prayers at Angareshwar Mahadev temple in Ujjain, inspects Ghat construction at Shipra River for Simhastha-2028

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 2:51:29 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, accompanied by his wife, Seema Yadav, offered prayers at Angareshwar Mahadev Temple in Ujjain on Thursday morning and prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state. ... read..

"Shouldn't be available over-the-counter," cautions Dr Naresh Tehan as generic GLP-1 drugs hit market

Gurugram (Haryana) | March 26, 2026 2:51:15 PM IST

India's healthcare authorities have issued strict warnings regarding the misuse of GLP-1 drugs, following the expiration of their patents and the release of cheaper generic alternatives. Medical experts emphasise that GLP-1 drugs should only be taken unde ... read..

Vice President condoles loss of 13 lives in Andhra's Markapuram bus accident

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:21:58 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday expressed profound grief over the tragic bus accident in Andhra Pradesh's Markapuram district that claimed the lives of 13 people and left at least 20 injured. ... read..

NIA cites expanding terror conspiracy, digital evidence trail to seek 45-day extension in Delhi Blast probe

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:21:56 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought a further 45-day extension of the investigation period in the Delhi blast case, telling a special court that the probe has uncovered a wider terror conspiracy with national and international linkages, req ... read..

Government grants lifetime complimentary railway travel for Sena Medal gallantry awardees

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:21:55 PM IST

The Government of India on Thursday issued an order to grant a railway concession to the awardees of the Sena, Nau Sena, and Vayu Sena Medal gallantry awards. As per the order, these awardees, along with their spouses (widows/widowers until remarriage) an ... read..

"Next victory almost sealed; AIADMK-BJP alliance looks weak," says DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 2:21:53 PM IST

DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Thursday said that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has already begun its electoral campaign and expressed confidence in securing victory, citing the party's welfare initiatives since coming to power in 2021. ... read..

BSES urges its 54 lakh consumers and 2.25 crore Delhi residents to 'switch off' during Earth Hour

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 2:21:52 PM IST

BSES is calling on its 54 lakh consumers and 2.25 crore residents across South, West, East, and Central Delhi to participate in Earth Hour. ... read..

US-based prediction market tracks shifting odds in Tamil Nadu election battle

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 2:21:49 PM IST

Adding an interesting layer to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections in 2026, US-based prediction market platform 'Polymarket' has listed an event contract tracking the outcome of the polls. Polymarket is a US-based prediction market plat ... read..

"Vote for BJP is a wasted vote": Congress's Shashi Tharoor ahead of Kerala assembly polls

Kollam (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 2:21:47 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged voters in Kerala to cast their ballots for the United Democratic Front (UDF), calling a vote for the BJP a "wasted vote." ... read..

"DMK fulfilled all poll promises": Tamil Nadu Minister hits back at Edappadi K Palaniswami's criticism of DMK

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 2:21:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister SS Sivasankar on Thursday countered the allegations made by AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, asserting that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government has successfully fulfilled all the poll promises. ... read..

Not technical Postings: TMC leader Bratya Basu slams ECI over appointment of observers in Bengal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 2:21:41 PM IST

Ahead of the West Bengal polls, State Minister and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) Bratya Basu accused the Election Commission (ECI) of sending observers with alleged political bias. ... read..

'Highly objectionable, insulting': Kerala CPI(M) chief MV Govindan slams UDF over 'misogynistic' remarks against U Prathibha

Kollam (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 2:21:39 PM IST

Kerala CPI(M) secretary and politburo member MV Govindan on Thursday condemned anti-women remarks by a senior United Democratic Front (UDF) leader at a Kayamkulam convention, calling them "highly objectionable and insulting". ... read..

'BJP should form govt in Israel': Congress leader Pramod Tiwari's 'fatherland' jibe at Assam CM

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:52:10 PM IST

Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Thursday took a dig at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his "Congress can't form its government in India, but Pakistan" remarks, and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should form a government in Israe ... read..

Telangana: Long queues of autorickshaws at Khairatabad gas station amid fuel shortage

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 1:52:07 PM IST

Massive queues of autorickshaws were seen at a gas filling station in the Khairatabad area on Thursday as drivers rushed in large numbers to secure fuel for their vehicles. ... read..

"Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat": PM Modi extends greetings to nation on Ram Navami

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:52:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a 'Viksit' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. ... read..

"BJP has no vision": Firhad Hakim ramps up campaign for CM Mamata Banerjee; targets BJP's 'lack of vision'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 1:52:02 PM IST

West Bengal Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim on Thursday continued campaigning in the state capital, marking the fifth consecutive day of his public outreach in support of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the upcoming assembly polls. ... read..

"Language coming out of Iran doesn't suggest that peace is imminent": Shashi Tharoor on reports of peace talks in West Asia conflict

Kollam (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 1:51:57 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that while there are reports of possible peace talks involving the United States, the situation in West Asia remains tense, with Iran's statements not suggesting an imminent resolution to the ongoing conflict. ... read..

After 200 years, a dream comes true: PM Modi grants land ownership rights to tea workers

Jorhat (Assam) | March 26, 2026 1:21:48 PM IST

Jagdu Dusadh has been granted land ownership rights to build his own home. He has worked in tea gardens for four generations, and his dream has finally come true. ... read..

Kerala Polls: KC Venugopal slams CM Pinarayi over his remarks on Rahul Gandhi, says "Kerala will give vivid reply"

Kannur (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 1:21:46 PM IST

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal on Thursday hit back at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's criticism of Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the people of the state will give a "vivid reply" to the CM in the assembly elections. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of 285 inmate deaths in Chhattisgarh jails

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:21:43 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of a media report detailing the deaths of 285 inmates in different jails across Chhattisgarh over the past four years. ... read..

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh says Congress respects Dharma, no religious misuse

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 1:21:35 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday said that every individual attends religious events when "God calls" and reaffirmed that Congress does not misuse religion for politics or business. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta participates in Kanya Pujan, distributes bicycles to 1,000 girl students

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:21:33 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed Kanya Pujan in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to around 1,000 girl students from nine schools. ... read..

Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inaugurates Dehradun-Pithoragarh-Dehradun flight service at Jolly Grant Airport

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 26, 2026 1:21:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated the Dehradun-Pithoragarh-Dehradun flight service at Jolly Grant Airport. ... read..

Emergency, Gujarat riots, 1993 Mumbai and Kolkata blasts: BJP recalls India's dark days under Congress rule

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 1:21:28 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shared a series of posts on social media recalling key historical events, strongly criticising past Congress governments while framing them as lessons for India's democracy. ... read..

Outpouring of condolences after Markapuram mishap in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:54 PM IST

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri S. Abdul Nazeer, on Thursday expressed deep anguish and profound grief on the road accident in near Rayavaram in Markapuram district in the early hours of Thursday, in which several people are reported to have been burnt ... read..

"Essentially to reassure concerns of political parties and to give united message": Sasmit Patra after all party meet

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:53 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Thursday said the recent all-party meeting was aimed at reassuring political parties and sending a united message amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. ... read..

"PM Modi continues to be most popular global leader, Congress becomes 'Nawabs of negativity': BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:51 PM IST

BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Thursday said it is "a matter of great pride for India" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to be "the most popular global leader," asserting that the rating reflects the "credibility" and "faith" pe ... read..

'Payments worth Rs 2,000-25,000 crore pending:' Basmati rice exporters amid West Asia conflict

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 12:51:49 PM IST

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted India's premium basmati rice exports, causing significant losses to traders and threatening the livelihoods of farmers. ... read..

NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of 16 deaths in Andhra Pradesh due to adulterated milk

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:48 PM IST

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that in Lalacheruvu, Chowdeshwarannagar and Swarupnagar areas of the East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, 16 people died since mid-February due to consumption ... read..

Trans rights activist Kalki Subramaniam resigns from National Council for Transgender Persons in protest

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:46 PM IST

Activist and Sahodari Foundation founder Kalki Subramaniam resigned as the Southern States representative of the National Council for Transgender Persons (NCTP) in protest against the passage of the new bill that redefines the term 'transgender' and omits ... read..

"Doubtful whether Congress will even manage to secure twenty seats:" BJP's Subrata Bhattacharjee ahead of Assam polls

Sribhumi (Assam) | March 26, 2026 12:51:38 PM IST

BJP leader Subrata Bhattacharjee expressed confidence in the party's prospects in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin wishes Sonia Gandhi speedy recovery

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 12:51:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin extended his best wishes to Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Thursday, following her hospitalisation in the national capital. ... read..

Parliamentary panel recommends constitution of high-level Committee on Aviation safety

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:51:35 PM IST

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture on Thursday flagged systemic issues in India's civil aviation sector, highlighting nearly safety lapses, operational challenges in the UDAN scheme, and critical manpower shortages at t ... read..

20 lakh LPG cylinders needed for Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, says OSD Prajapati Nautiyal

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 26, 2026 12:21:41 PM IST

Prajapati Nautiyal, officer on special duty (OSD) for the Char Dham Yatra Administration Organisation, stated that around 2 million commercial and domestic LPG cylinders will be required for hotels, restaurants, and roadside eateries during the Char Dham ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Poultry sales halted within 10-km radius of Bilaspur poultry farm after bird flu confirmation in Bilaspur

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 12:21:36 PM IST

The district administration in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, has prohibited the sale of poultry products within a 10-kilometre radius of a government-run farm on Thursday, following the confirmation of Bird Flu at a government poultry farm. ... read..

"Entire nation knows AIMIM chief Owaisi is BJP's B-team": Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2026 12:21:34 PM IST

Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Thursday alleged that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is functioning as the "B-team" of the BJP, claiming that Owaisi announces candidates at the party's direction to ensure the BJP's success during elections. ... read..

Amit Shah to visit West Bengal on March 28; BJP to launch chargesheet against Trinamool Congress

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 12:21:28 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit West Bengal on March 28 as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's intensified political outreach in the state. ... read..

Assam: 300 women-led polling stations, riverine booths along Brahmaputra highlight Dibrugarh's inclusive election push

By Gaurav Arora Dibrugarh (Assam) | March 26, 2026 12:21:26 PM IST

Dibrugarh Deputy Commissioner Bikram Kairi on Wednesday stated that all preparations are in place for voting on April 9 across the district's six assembly constituencies here, and the administration has made special logistical arrangements to facilitate s ... read..

"Situation on the ground is very bad...panic is gripping despite many statements": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy on fuel shortage reports

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 11:52:11 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Thursday said the situation on the ground over-reported fuel shortages remains "very bad", with long queues witnessed at petrol pumps in Hyderabad amid panic among residents. ... read..

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Markapuram district road accident in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:52:03 AM IST

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Markapuram district district, Andhra Pradesh, and announced an ex-gratia of ?2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ?50,000 for the injured. ... read..

Suspected Kuki militants open fire on Army post in Phouljang: Manipur Police

Imphal | March 26, 2026 11:52:01 AM IST

Suspected armed Kuki militants opened fire near Phouljang and Gothol, targeting an Indian Army post in Phougakchao Awang Leikai, said Manipur Police on Thursday. ... read..

"TMC has no concern for nation": Bihar BJP chief Saraogi on all-party meet absence

Patna (Bihar) | March 26, 2026 11:51:59 AM IST

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Thursday criticised the Trinamool Congress for skipping an all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that the party has "no concern for the nation", accusing it of pursuing only political age ... read..

Delhi: 16 year old teen stabbed to death in Dayalpur; three minors apprehended

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:51:57 AM IST

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the Dayalpur area of North East Delhi, allegedly by three minors, Police said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi Police busts street-level drug racket, 3 arrested

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:22:02 AM IST

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested three accused, including a woman, in connection with a street-level drug racket in Chuna Mandi, Paharganj. ... read..

"People want every scheme of PM Modi to reach Keralam": Union MoS Shobha Karandlaje ahead of assembly polls

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 11:22:00 AM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday said she is witnessing a positive shift in the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, with people showing support for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Prime Minis ... read..

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims of Prakasam road accident in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:56 AM IST

The Prime Minister's Office on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, and announced an ex-gratia of ?2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ?50,000 for the injured. ... read..

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari leads Ram Navami rally in Bhabanipur, calls for 'Ram Rajya' ahead of polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 11:21:55 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday led a Ram Navami rally in Bhabanipur, calling for "Ram Rajya" in the state. ... read..

"BJP appreciates oppn's maturity at all-party meeting," says NV Subhash; dismisses LPG & fuel price rise rumours

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 26, 2026 11:21:52 AM IST

BJP leader NV Subhash on Thursday welcomed the "maturity" shown by most political parties at the all-party meeting called by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ki ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi and his Congress are 'B-team' of BJP": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 11:21:49 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party, calling them the "B-team" of the BJP. ... read..

West Bengal CM extends greetings on Ram Navami says, "Peace, prosperity and development for all"

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 11:21:47 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday wished citizens a happy Ram Navami, emphasising peace, prosperity, and development for all. ... read..

Sanjay Raut questions PM Modi's absence from all-party meeting amid West Asia crisis

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:45 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from the all-party meeting convened amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, calling it an unusual approach to parliamentary traditions. ... read..

Sonia Gandhi under treatment for systemic infection; responding well: Hospital

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 11:21:43 AM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday night (March 24), due to fever and is currently undergoing treatment for a systemic infection. ... read..

Manipur: Security forces arrest UNLF(P) cadre; 6 illegal bunkers dismantled in Imphal West

Imphal (Manipur) | March 26, 2026 10:51:54 AM IST

Security forces in Manipur arrested an active cadre of the United National Liberation Front (Pambei-led faction) from Patsoi under Patsoi police station, and dismantled six bunkers illegally constructed in Imphal West district. ... read..

Delhi High Court flags natural justice violation in passport impounding case; restores writ petition

By Sushil Batra New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:51:46 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that passing an order impounding a passport before the expiry of the reply period and without considering the response of the affected person raises a clear issue of violation of natural justice. ... read..

Demand for customised campaign vehicles surges ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 10:51:44 AM IST

Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, political parties have ramped up preparations, with a notable surge in the modification of campaign vehicles. In Tiruchirappalli, vehicle fabricators have been busy equipping vehicles with LED lights, advan ... read..

Maa Chandrika Devi Temple pivots to firewood for Navratri bhandara in Lucknow amid reported LPG shortage

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 10:51:43 AM IST

Amid reported shortage of LPG due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, food at the Maa Chandrika Devi Temple in Lucknow is being prepared over a wood fire for the Bhandara during Chaitra Navratri. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath holds 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 10:51:41 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday holds janta darshan at Gorakhnath Temple premises in Gorakhpur. ... read..

West Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari holds Ram Navami rally in Bhabanipur

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 10:51:36 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday led a Ram Navami rally in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency of Kolkata district ahead of the assembly polls. ... read..

"CM Mamata has not done justice to Muslims:" BJP's Dilip Ghosh ahead of polls

Paschim Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 10:51:35 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Kharagpur Sadar, Dilip Ghosh, accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to deliver justice to the state's Muslim community. ... read..

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport during UP visit on March 28

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:51:33 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Uttar Pradesh on March 28 to inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport. ... read..

"Colossal failures in diplomacy": Jairam Ramesh slams Govt after reports of Pakistan playing mediator in West Asia

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:51:30 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday strongly criticised the Central government, describing the reported emergence of Pakistan as a mediator in the ongoing West Asia conflict as a "colossal failure" of India's regional diplomacy. ... read..

"Victory for the people of Panihati": RG Kar victim's mother enters poll race, vows to fight for women's safety

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 26, 2026 10:21:54 AM IST

Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, who is contesting from Panihati Assembly seat as a BJP candidate, said her fight is for the people's rights and women's safety, and pledged to seek justice for her daughter. ... read..

JK: Large crowds of devotees continue to gather at Vaishno Devi for Chaitra Navratri celebrations

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 26, 2026 10:21:48 AM IST

A massive surge of pilgrims is being witnessed at the Katra base camp as devotees continue to arrive in large numbers to offer prayers at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the ongoing Chaitra Navratri festival. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi visits Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to meet Sonia Gandhi; cancels Kerala visit

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 10:21:46 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Thursday morning, where his mother and Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted after experiencing respiratory issues. ... read..

EOW Kashmir conducts house searches in COVID-era procurement fraud case, huge amounts siphoned off

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 26, 2026 10:21:43 AM IST

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, on Thursday, carried out house searches at three locations in Srinagar and Budgam in connection with a COVID-era medical procurement fraud case. ... read..

Kerala's Kannur District Collector and Commissioner review poll preparedness ahead of elections

Kannur (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 10:21:39 AM IST

Kannur District Collector Arun K. Vijayan on Wednesday said that all preparations for the upcoming elections in the district have been completed and reviewed by election commission observers. ... read..

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend greetings on Maha Ashtami

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 9:51:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Mahagauri Ashtami, sharing a message on the significance of Mahagauri, one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: 13 dead in Markapuram road accident

Markapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 9:51:32 AM IST

Thirteen people were killed and 20 others rescued after a private bus collided with a tipper lorry near Rayavaram in Prakasam district on Thursday. ... read..

"30% commission demand to get work done, no statehood and rising unemployment": Congress' Dolly Sharma slams NDA govt in Puducherry

Puducherry | March 26, 2026 9:51:31 AM IST

Congress leader Dolly Sharma on Thursday alleged widespread corruption in Puducherry, claiming that people are being forced to pay a "30 per cent commission" to get their work done. ... read..

"Main issue to protect Assam's political future": AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi unveils plan for state Assembly elections

Guwahati (Assam) | March 26, 2026 9:51:29 AM IST

Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), on Wednesday said that his party's manifesto and vision document for the 2026 Assembly elections places strong emphasis on safeguarding Assam's political and economic future. ... read..

Manipur: Intoxicated riders collide with security vehicle in Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur) | March 26, 2026 9:51:27 AM IST

The security forces in Manipur informed about a road accident involving a Mine Protected Vehicle and a two-wheeler along the Churachandpur-Kangvai axis, a press release said on Thursday. ... read..

"Those who pushed UP into riots should get no chance to return; stay alert against divisive politics": Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 9:21:36 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday participated in the occasion of completing 9 years of development and sustainable prosperity in Uttar Pradesh, at the program organised in Gorakhpur. ... read..

Moradabad Municipal Corporation deploys drones for crowd surveillance in busy areas for Ram Navami, Durga Ashtami

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 9:21:32 AM IST

The Moradabad Municipal Corporation, in coordination with local police, has deployed drone surveillance under the "Jatayu Project" to monitor crowded areas during the Ram Navami and Durga Ashtami celebrations. ... read..

Markapuram bus fire: Andhra CM Naidu condoles, orders detailed report

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 9:21:29 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock over the road accident that occurred near Rayavaram in Markapuram district in the early hours of Thursday. ... read..

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF's MA Razak Master launches campaign in Kunnamangalam

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 26, 2026 9:21:27 AM IST

United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate and IUML district president MA Razak Master on Thursday began his early morning election campaign in the Kunnamangalam Assembly constituency, starting his walk at 6 am and meeting residents across the area. ... read..

Nalanda Mahavihara: Buddhist scholars, academics discuss rise and fall of Nalanda in Delhi conference

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 9:21:26 AM IST

A one-day international conference titled `Contribution of Nalanda Mahavihara in the dissemination of Buddha Dhamma' was organised jointly by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the Ministry of Culture, and Dr Ambedkar International Centre, Mi ... read..

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate 71st STPI Centre in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 9:21:23 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to inaugurate the 71st Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Centre in Gorakhpur today, marking a significant step towards boosting the state's digital and startup ecosystem. ... read..

"Edappadi not fighting for Tamil Nadu, but defending Centre:" DMK's Elangovan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 26, 2026 9:21:20 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Spokesperson TKS Elangovan slammed AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, saying Palaniswami was more focused on defending the Central Government than fighting for Tamil Nadu's interests. ... read..

PM Modi, HM Amit Shah set to end Naxalism in entire country: CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 26, 2026 8:51:38 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday confirmed the surrender of Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC) member Papa Rao, stating that the central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah has set a t ... read..

"No room for fraud in Maharashtra": CM Fadnavis urges people to share info on Ashok Kharat in state Assembly session

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2026 8:51:35 AM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday raised concerns over rising instances of "digital arrest" fraud while referring to the case of Nashik-based astrologer Ashok Kharat, urging citizens to share any information related to the alleged ... read..

Andhra: 8 killed in bus accident in Prakasam

Markapuram (Andhra Pradesh) | March 26, 2026 8:51:34 AM IST

A road accident took place near Rayavaram in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, leaving eight people dead after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry near slab quarries. ... read..

"People across country standing in queues, but Modi govt denying gas crisis": AAP MP Sanjay Singh

New Delhi | March 26, 2026 8:51:32 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh said that the Centre failed to provide satisfactory answers to the opposition at an all-party meeting on the gas and oil situation amid the West Asia conflict. ... read..

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