BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, claiming that the party's "ecosystem is completely compromised" and alleging that it is part of a "global nexus that funds organisations to destabilise democracy." ... read..
South 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 9:51:48 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended Inspector Avijit Paul, In-Charge of Basanti Police Station, with immediate effect. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 9:21:38 PM IST
In a significant move aimed at strengthening passenger safety and improving surveillance across its network, Western Railway has installed more than 4,500 cameras equipped with Facial Recognition System (FRS) technology at key locations across its jurisdi ... read..
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) today released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in India. The policy defines clear standards for the registration, operation, audit, ... read..
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 9:21:31 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met the affected families in the tragic road accident, which claimed the lives of 10 individuals, leaving several sustained injuries. ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 8:51:35 PM IST
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat asserted that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is receiving a strong and positive response from voters ahead of the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, emphasising the coalition's decade-long governance record. ... read..
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan was called on by Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Vithoba Bharane in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at the Opposition over criticism of the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling their remarks "petty" and "shameful" while defending the move as a relief measure for the publi ... read..
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 8:51:24 PM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami on Friday trained his guns at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's remarks about the State becoming the "number one" and alleged that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief ha ... read..
Assam Congress President and Jorhat constituency candidate, Gaurav Gogoi, is actively engaging in roadshows as part of his party's campaign for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections on April 9. Gogoi expressed confidence in a growing wave for change, aimi ... read..
A Special Court in New Delhi on Friday acquitted former Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda, businessman Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, and former Coal Secretary H C Gupta in a case related to the allocation of the Bandar Coal Block in Maharashtra, holding that the prosecut ... read..
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to an accused allegedly involved in a complex conspiracy spanning over two decades, observing that continued incarceration at the present stage of trial would serve little purpose. ... read..
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. During his visit, the Chief Justice is scheduled to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure across the region, marking a significant s ... read..
Congress MP and AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal on Friday slammed the Left Democratic Front (LDF), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, asserting that neither party will win any seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..
Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 7:52:10 PM IST
A pickup truck collided with a stationary container on NH-2 at Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, resulting in the death of eight people and leaving twenty others injured. ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that officials from the Labour Department have been deployed for election duties in Nemom, where Labour Minister V Sivankutty is contesting against the BJP's Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar. ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 7:52:01 PM IST
Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Friday warned the Congress-led state government against hiking the petrol and diesel prices after the Centre has reduced excise duty on these fuels. ... read..
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury on Friday underlined the growing influence of young voters ahead of the Assam Assembly polls, stating, "I think they (Gen Z) will become a decisive force in this election." ... read..
A Special NIA Court in New Delhi extended the remand of 7 accused persons, namely Matthew Aaron Van Dyke (US citizen), Hurba Petro (Ukranian citizen), Slyviak Taras (Ukranian Citizen), Ivan Sukmanovskyi (Ukranian citizen) Stefankiv Marian (Ukranian Citize ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 7:51:56 PM IST
Even as the government has assured that there is no shortage of LPG anywhere in the country, long queues were seen in an area of Bhopal with people waiting for several hours on Friday for their gas refills. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting with Chief Ministers through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict to review state preparedness and plans. ... read..
As efforts intensify to curb pollution in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has tightened norms on construction and demolition activities. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 7:51:46 PM IST
In a significant recognition of Telangana's growing prominence in spiritual and cultural heritage, Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was awarded the 'Grand Prize for Contribution to World Peace' on Friday in Hyderabad. ... read..
Nizamabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 7:51:45 PM IST
Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha Kalvakuntla announced the launch of her political party on Friday during a press conference at the Telangana Jagruthi office in Nizamabad. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 7:22:02 PM IST
Puthiya Tamilagam Founder K Krishnasamy on Friday asserted that his party took up many efforts to ally with BJP and AIADMK, to root out the existing DMK government in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming state elections. ... read..
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. During his visit, the Chief Justice is scheduled to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure across the region, marking a significant s ... read..
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft on Friday. The contracts were inked at ... read..
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 6:51:48 PM IST
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday condemned Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his delayed response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. ... read..
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 6:51:45 PM IST
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), has uncovered a massive GST fraud worth Rs 217 crore following surprise raids across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. ... read..
Political leaders on Friday commended the government's recent measure to shield consumers from a potential rise in fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. ... read..
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 27, 2026, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded ... read..
By Ajit K JhaJorhat (Assam) | March 27, 2026 6:21:50 PM IST
In Jorhat, consumer distress over LPG supply extends beyond the issue of shortage; a more pressing concern is the lack of clear, reliable, and timely information. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 6:21:31 PM IST
AIADMK on Friday released the second list of 127 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, taking the total candidates from the party to 150. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 6:21:29 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took a dig at the Centre, comparing their decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel to "bargaining" in a Saree shop for prices. ... read..
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday hailed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that such a measure reflects the government's strong commitment to public welfare. ... read..
By Dhiraj BeniwalNew Delhi | March 27, 2026 5:21:49 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution complaint (Chargesheet) against Punit Garg, the former Director of Reliance Communications (RCom) ltd in an alleged money laundering case of Rs. 40000 crores. The ED has filed the charge sheet in th ... read..
The Petroleum Ministry on Friday reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining stable petrol and diesel prices, despite India's high dependence on imports. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 5:21:41 PM IST
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday welcomed the government's decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying that the decision will bring "relief" to the people. ... read..
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday reiterated that India has sufficient stock of crude oil, petrol and diesel, while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of LNG and LPG despite disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 4:51:54 PM IST
A protest, led by Shia cleric Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, was staged after Friday prayers at the Asifi Masjid in Lucknow as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. ... read..
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over its decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "looting" the common public and giving it to big corporates. ... read..
Patiala House Court has extended the period of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation in the Delhi blast case. The NIA sought a further extension of 45 days to complete the investigation. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 3:21:53 PM IST
Former women's wing leader of TVK Ranjana Nachiyar on Friday joined the DMK in the presence of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, citing serious concerns over how women were treated in her former party. ... read..
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday raised concerns about the government's decision to reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel, claiming that the move was politically motivated ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections ... read..
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Friday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying it has given a mere pittance in relief after committing a massive heist of Rs 28 lakh crore during the Covid 19 pandemic. ... read..
Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Friday termed the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel as a "political move" aimed at gaining advantage. ... read..
Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 3:21:36 PM IST
Frustrated by years of struggle and the district administration's failure to address their grievances, residents of Ajoor village near Udhagamandalam (Ooty) have announced that they will resort to voting for None of the Above (NOTA) as a form of protest i ... read..
Congress MP and AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal on Friday slammed the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance in Kerala, asserting that the coalition will not win any seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly ele ... read..
Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, the informant whose complaint led to the registration of an FIR against Shankracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case alleging sexual assault against two childr ... read..
The government has set up an Inter-Ministerial Group, headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to monitor issues arising from the Middle East conflict, sources said. ... read..
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Friday questioned the claims made by the Narendra Modi government that the announced excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel provide relief for the common public, arguing that it benefits oil marketing companies instead of con ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 2:51:39 PM IST
A sharp confrontation unfolded in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly over the Himcare health scheme, with Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur accusing the Congress government of misleading the House and the public, while Chief Min ... read..
Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 2:22:09 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Kerala CPI(M) secretary MV Govindan on Friday said that his party had been the primary force opposing the BJP in the state. He also criticised Congress leader VD Satheesan for spreading "lies". ... read..
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Shambhavi Choudhary on Friday condemned the alleged objectionable remarks made by Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Yadunandan Lal against Lord Ram during a public meeting in Hardoi. ... read..
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Friday lauded the Central government's decision to reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel, calling it a "pro-people decision" at a critical moment in global energy markets. ... read..
As the Centre slashes excise duty on petrol and diesel amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delayed response to crucial decisions, claiming the country had been left strand ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and virtually observed the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on the occassion of Ram Navami. ... read..
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's condition has improved, with doctors optimistic that she will be discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital within the next day or two, according to a hospital official. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 1:52:08 PM IST
Tamil Maanila Congress (Moopanar) president GK Vasan on Friday released his party's manifesto ahead of the assembly polls, and said that the candidates are selected on the basis of merit, and the designation of each candidate will show their performance. ... read..
The Lok Sabha on Friday extended time for presenting the report of the Joint Committee on three crucial constitutional amendments, including The Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Amendment ... read..
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 27, 2026 1:52:01 PM IST
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, calling it a "protective shield for the country," and welcomed the government's move to slash central excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying it will st ... read..
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 (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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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 (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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
