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Heavy security deployed near Kolkata CEO office after BJP-TMC clashes; traffic diverted
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 11:21:57 AM IST
A day after violent clashes erupted between supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) outside the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office in Kolkata, authorities have stepped up security measures in the area to prevent ... read..


Civil Aviation Minister hails partial ATF price hike as "pragmatic and forward-looking"
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:21:55 AM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Wednesday welcomed the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines, describing it as a timely measure to ease pressure on passenger ... read..


Operation Kavach 13.0 delivers hard-hitting 48-hour crackdown by Central District Police
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:21:54 AM IST
The Central District Police launched a massive, district-wide enforcement drive under 'Operation Kavach 13.0', in strict compliance with the directions of Police Headquarters, conducted continuously for 48 hours from March 29 (1800 hrs) to March 31 (1800 ... read..


Akhilesh Yadav calls FCRA Bill 'rigged', questions BJP over PM CARES, NGO funds
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 11:21:52 AM IST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the Centre's intentions behind the proposed "rigged" Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. ... read..


Parliament Budget Session: Opposition MPs protest against FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 at Makar Dwar
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 11:21:50 AM IST
Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. ... read..


Govt intervenes to soften ATF shock, allows only partial pass-through to airlines
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:52:18 AM IST
In a move aimed at protecting domestic air travel from a sharp global fuel shock, the government has limited the increase in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25%, even as international benchmarks indicated a potential surge of o ... read..


Ayodhya: Bajrang Dal chief Vinay Katiyar to lead flag-hoisting at Hanuman Temple on Hanuman Jayanti
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 10:52:16 AM IST
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, April 2, Vinay Katiyar, national president of Bajrang Dal, will lead the flag-hoisting ceremony at the newly constructed Hanuman Temple within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi flags off 250 electric, CNG vehicles; reinforces 'clean, smart, green' vision for Lucknow
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 10:52:13 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off 250 electric and CNG vehicles for the Lucknow Municipal Corporation on Wednesday, as part of the state government's efforts to enhance urban cleanliness and sustainable development. ... read..


Telangana government passes bill to deduct salary of employees who neglect their parents
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 10:23:14 AM IST
The Telangana government passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly. The legislation seeks to impose salary deductions on both public and private sector employees who are found ... read..


"My vote is not for sale...": Vellore activist campaigns against bribery ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections
Vellore (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2026 10:23:12 AM IST
A man in Vellore city has taken it upon himself to raise awareness against accepting money in exchange for votes ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections. Carrying the message, "I will not accept money for my vote; my vote is not for sa ... read..


Odisha Governor extends greetings on Odisha Divas, highlights progress in women's empowerment, disaster management and development
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 1, 2026 10:23:11 AM IST
Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Odisha Divas, commemorating the formation of the state as India's first linguistic state on April 1, 1936. ... read..


Haryana farmers demand compensation from govt after unseasonal rain damages crop
Jhajjar (Haryana) | April 1, 2026 10:23:06 AM IST
Haryana farmers on Wednesday demanded compensation from the Central government after unseasonal rain and hail flattened and damaged their wheat crop in Jhajjar's Amadalpur village. ... read..


"Embodiment of compassion, humility and unwavering service to humanity": PM Modi pays tribute to Shivakumara Swami on his Jayanti
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:23:04 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid heartfelt tributes to Shivakumara Swami on the occasion of his Jayanti, highlighting the spiritual leader's lifelong dedication to humanity. ... read..


PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu extend greetings on Utkala Dibasa, hail Odisha's heritage, contributions
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | April 1, 2026 10:23:03 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Odisha on the occasion of Utkala Dibasa, marking the formation of the state. ... read..


Security heightened across New Delhi in view of Hanuman Jayanti following LeT handler's arrest
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:23:01 AM IST
The administration has heightened security arrangements across the national capital in view of Hanuman Jayanti, with special focus on religious places and procession routes. ... read..


Assam: Mariani MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi promises new bridge over Soitai as students face hardships
Mariani (Assam) | April 1, 2026 9:52:46 AM IST
Many schoolchildren from Naopam and Moran villages in Assam are facing the prospect of another academic year disrupted by the absence of a bridge over the Soitai River. ... read..


Lok Sabha to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill, ATF excise duty; Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman to lead key debates
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 9:52:42 AM IST
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is set for a packed agenda, with key legislative and financial matters on the table, including the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 and the levy of Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine ... read..


Checking citizenship not in ECI's jurisdiction, MHA's job: Owaisi raises SIR objection on Bengal campaign trail
Kolkata (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 9:52:36 AM IST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday reiterated his objection over the Special Intensive Revision, asserting that checking someone's citizenship isn't in jurisdiction of Election Commission of India (ECI). ... read..


Telangana CM Revanth Reddy embarks on two-day campaign tour to Keralam
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 9:22:12 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has embarked on a two-day visit to Keralam as part of an intensified election campaign aimed at strengthening the party's outreach and engagement with voters across the state. ... read..


"Maoists on verge of being completely eliminated, but vigilance must remain": Former Maharashtra ATS chief KP Raghuvanshi
Guwahati (Assam) | April 1, 2026 9:22:09 AM IST
Former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief, KP Raghuvanshi, has described India's progress against Naxal insurgency as a significant achievement, stating that Maoist activity is on the verge of being "completely eliminated." ... read..


Owaisi's Murshidabad show of strength: AIMIM to test its electoral ground in West Bengal today
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 9:22:07 AM IST
Asaduddin Owaisi, President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), is set to address an election rally in Murshidabad district of West Bengal today, in what is being viewed as a calculated move to expand the party's footprint in the state' ... read..


"Targeted legislation against Christians, minorities, and NGOs": Congress' KC Venugopal on FCRA Amendment Bill 2026
Kozhikode (Keralam) | April 1, 2026 9:22:05 AM IST
Congress MP and General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday criticised the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, saying it targets Christians, minorities, and NGOs. ... read..


Manipur: Security forces arrests two active Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) cadres in Imphal East
Imphal (Manipur) | April 1, 2026 9:22:00 AM IST
The security forces on Tuesday nabbed two active cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) in the Imphal East district, according to a press note. ... read..


Congress MP K Suresh terms FCRA Amendment bill anti-democratic, predicts UDF win in Keralam
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 9:21:57 AM IST
Congress MP K Suresh on Wednesday strongly opposed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, terming it anti-democratic and anti-constitutional, while asserting that it adversely affects minority organisations engaged in social welf ... read..


"The way Himanta Sarma transformed this state, nothing can stop Assam now": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh (Assam) | April 1, 2026 8:52:24 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised Assam's development under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying the state is now unstoppable. ... read..


"Thousands joining across party lines, Minorities backing Congress": DK Shivakumar signals big win in Davanagere
Davanagere (Karnataka) | April 1, 2026 8:52:23 AM IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday expressed happiness over what he described as a strong show of support for the Congress party during his visit to Davanagere, where he also held discussions regarding the upcoming elections. ... read..


"TMC is the face of violence...": Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar condemns attack on BJP workers
Siliguri (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 8:52:21 AM IST
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar on Tuesday condemned the attack on Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside the Election Commissioner's office by Trinamool Congress (TMC) party workers, calling TMC "the face of violence." ... read..


LPG prices hiked: 19 kg commercial, 5 kg cylinders costlier across cities; ATF rates rise in metros
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 10:52:25 AM IST
The prices of LPG cylinders have been revised upward with effect from April 1, with commercial and smaller cylinders witnessing a significant increase across key cities. ... read..


BJP Kerala set for landmark win, says Thiruvalla candidate Anoop Antony
Thiruvalla (Keralam) | April 1, 2026 8:52:18 AM IST
BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Anoop Antony from the Thiruvalla constituency for the 2026 Keralam Legislative Assembly elections on Tuesday expressed confidence in the party's growth and prospects. ... read..


Narayangarh residents flag water and healthcare crisis ahead of West Bengal polls
Narayangarh (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 8:52:16 AM IST
Ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly polls, Residents of Narayangarh, West Bengal, under the Paschim Medinipur district, have raised concerns about alleged lack of infrastructure, including all-weather roads, clean drinking water, and functional ... read..


Fresh snowfall at Guldanda in Bhaderwah draws thousands of tourists
Bhaderwah (Jammu & Kashmir) | April 1, 2026 8:52:10 AM IST
Fresh snowfall at Guldanda in the picturesque Bhaderwah Valley of Doda district has once again attracted thousands of tourists from across India, turning the high-altitude meadow into a bustling winter destination. ... read..


UP: Sitapur Administration launches Anti-Encroachment drive, bulldozers deployed
Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 8:52:07 AM IST
Authorities on Wednesday began bulldozer operations to clear illegal encroachments for the widening and beautification of the Captain Manoj Pandey Intersection in Sitapur district. ... read..


Mortal remains of 20 Indians arrive in India from Kuwait, repatriation delayed due to West Asia conflict
Cochin (Keralam) | April 1, 2026 8:52:04 AM IST
The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials. ... read..


One terrorist eliminated in Ganderbal encounter; operation underway
Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2026 8:52:02 AM IST
One terrorist was eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..


Vijay lives in illusion, needs to come into reality: AIADMK's Udhayakumar on TVK's participation in Tamil Nadu polls
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2026 8:52:00 AM IST
AIADMK MLA and Tamil Nadu Deputy LoP RB Udhayakumar has mocked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay, asserting that the actor turned politician is still in "illusion" and is different from reality. ... read..


Gujarat: Kandla Port sets record handling 1,67,675 CBM wind turbine blades
Kachchh (Gujarat) | April 1, 2026 8:51:57 AM IST
Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla on Tuesday set a new milestone in renewable energy logistics by handling the highest-ever cargo volume of wind turbine blades in a single shipment. ... read..


Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: CM Stalin campaigns across Tiruchirappalli for DMK candidates
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2026 8:51:55 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin on Wednesday campaigned across multiple areas in Tiruchirappalli, rallying support for party candidates ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..


J-K: Big relief for border residents as development gains pace in Nowshera block
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2026 8:51:53 AM IST
Significant development activities are being carried out in the border areas of Nowshera block in Rajouri district through various centrally sponsored schemes, bringing much-needed relief to the local population. ... read..


Two robbery suspects held in Lucknow after police encounter, one injured
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | April 1, 2026 7:22:00 AM IST
Two suspects linked to a robbery case registered at Madheganj Police Station, Lucknow, on March 25 were apprehended by police following an encounter on Tuesday, with one sustaining a gunshot injury during the operation, officials said. ... read..


'Holistic approach' adopted to tackle Naxalism: BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 6:52:19 AM IST
BJP leader Boora Narsaiah Goud on Tuesday said that the BJP government adopted a 'holistic approach' to deal with Naxalism, viewing it not just as a law and order issue but also as a social and developmental challenge. ... read..


'Red Terror' ends in Dantewada after 40 years, say officials; district declared Naxal-free
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) | April 1, 2026 6:52:18 AM IST
Five Maoist cadres surrendered under a rehabilitation initiative in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, with security forces also recovering weapons, officials said on Tuesday. Authorities stated that the district is now free from active Maoist presence following su ... read..


Sukma declared Naxal-free after surrender of two female Naxalites: Police
Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | April 1, 2026 5:52:08 AM IST
Sukma district has been declared completely free of Maoist influence following the surrender and rehabilitation of two female Naxalites, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sukma Kiran G Chavan said on Tuesday. ... read..


J-K: Long queues outside LPG outlets in Naushera amid shortage
Naushera (Jammu and Kashmir) | April 1, 2026 5:22:02 AM IST
Long queues were seen outside LPG distribution points in Naushera, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday as people faced a shortage of cooking gas. Residents, including women and children, waited for several hours to get LPG cylinders. ... read..


"Everything is finalised; we will win:" Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | April 1, 2026 4:51:38 AM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that the party is in the process of finalising its candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections, adding that the final list will be sent to the party's high command for approval. ... read..


Panchkula Municipal Fraud: Haryana Police arrest key accused in Rs 2.36 crore case
Panchkula (Haryana) | April 1, 2026 4:22:09 AM IST
Haryana police have apprehended an accused identified as Kapil, son of Lajja Ram and a resident of Rajpura, from Sirhind in connection with the Municipal Corporation Panchkula fraud case. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financi ... read..


Haldia voters flag pollution, labour concerns amid West Bengal polls
By Sandeep Pradhan

Haldia (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 4:22:07 AM IST
Adding a new dimension to the high-voltage elections in West Bengal, which is revolving around issues including religion, language, SIR, infiltration, and others, the people of Haldia constituency are speaking about pollution, its impact and efforts for a ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi is the weakness of Opposition against BJP": Kerala Minister P Rajeev
Ernakulam (Kerala) | April 1, 2026 3:22:51 AM IST
Kerala Minister and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) candidate from Kalamassery Assembly Constituency, P Rajeev, on Tuesday reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is being controlled by ... read..


Census 2027 begins today, to be conducted digitally
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 2:51:42 AM IST
The first phase of Census 2027 will begin today in what will be the largest such exercise in the world and it will be conducted digitally for the first time. ... read..


Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu visits Kamla Nagar Market, interacts with locals
New Delhi | April 1, 2026 2:51:39 AM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited Kamla Nagar Market in North Delhi on Saturday, engaging with local residents and traders on Tuesday. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches Rs. 36.83 crore projects, pushes 'model district' vision in Champawat
Champawat (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2026 2:22:29 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 17 schemes worth Rs. 36.83 crore aimed at strengthening public welfare and infrastructure in Champawat district on Tuesday. This includes the inauguration of 4 s ... read..


Rare congregation of Steppe Eagles spotted in Rajasthan's Desert National Park
Jaisalmer (Rajasthan) | April 1, 2026 1:52:11 AM IST
The Desert National Park (DNP) in Jaisalmer is witnessing a notable rise in the presence of raptors, particularly the endangered Steppe Eagle. The unusual congregation has been observed across Jaisalmer and nearby border regions, with officials noting a v ... read..


'No political angle': Landowner Avinav Shah denies minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy's involvement, calls land-grabbing case "family issue"
Hyderabad (Telangana) | April 1, 2026 1:52:07 AM IST
Amid the ongoing land-grabbing case, landowner Avinav Shah on Tuesday dismissed attempts to link an ongoing land dispute in Hyderabad to political motives, asserting that the matter was purely a family boundary issue with no involvement of Telangana Minis ... read..


Rajasthan govt pushes local entrepreneurship through ODOP
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | April 1, 2026 1:52:06 AM IST
The Rajasthan government is actively working to strengthen local development and promote district-specific products at a global level through the One District, One Product Policy (ODOP) 2024. ... read..


Mamata Banerjee takes Muslim votes and builds temples: Humayun Kabir
Murshidabad (West Bengal) | April 1, 2026 1:52:04 AM IST
Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of neglecting her Muslim voters and appeasing Hindus by building temples. ... read..


No LPG shortage in Gurugram, says DC; 24x7 control room launched
Gurugram (Haryana) | April 1, 2026 1:52:03 AM IST
The district administration of Gurugram has intensified efforts to curb black marketing, hoarding, and illegal diversion of LPG, Deputy Commissioner Ajay Kumar said on Tuesday. ... read..


Uttarakhand DGP chairs high-level meeting over recent crime incidents in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | April 1, 2026 1:51:59 AM IST
The Director General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Deepam Seth, chaired a high-level meeting at the Police Headquarters on Tuesday in view of the sensitivity of recent criminal incidents in Dehradun. ... read..


"Rahul Gandhi learnt from PM Modi how to divert attention, tell lies": Brinda Karat
Thrissur (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 11:52:03 PM IST
Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPI(M) leader and politburo member Brinda Karat on Tuesday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has learned from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to "divert attention from major issues and tell lies". ... read..


State government committed to holistic development of rural areas: Haryana CM
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 11:51:59 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the State Government is committed to the holistic development of rural areas and is continuously making efforts to provide better facilities to farmers. ... read..


Himachal government revises toll structure for 2026-27, passenger vehicle rate cut to Rs 100
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 11:21:49 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Government has revised the toll and entry tax structure for the financial year 2026-27, modifying rates notified earlier in March and extending relief to several categories of vehicles following policy rationalisation. ... read..


PM Modi unveils India's semiconductor future, charts Gujarat development path in one-day blitz visit
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 11:21:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a packed one-day visit to Gujarat on Tuesday, inaugurating projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore in Vav-Tharad, launching the Kaynes Semicon Plant in Sanand and inaugurating the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar. ... read..


Keralam assembly elections: BJP promises two free LPG cylinders per year in manifesto; Rahul Gandhi alleges PM 'controlling' Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 10:52:28 PM IST
With the Keralam Assembly polls less than 2 weeks away, political leaders upped the ante with their attacks on Tuesday, alleging collusion between rivals and accusing each other of ignoring the state's issues. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its ... read..


"Bahujan politics in the Dravidian stronghold": new alliance takes on old guard in Tamil Nadu as Bahujan Dravida Party, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi ally to unseat DMK
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 10:52:26 PM IST
In the Tamil majority political landscape of Tamil Nadu, a party appears to be seeking ground for Bahujan politics, forming alliances and looking to bring back the ideals of Periyar, which they claim have been forgotten by the mainstream parties. ... read..


Gujarat Governor, CM, Deputy CM extend warm welcome to PM Modi at Ahmedabad airport
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 10:52:25 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on a one-day visit on Tuesday and was warmly welcomed at Ahmedabad Airport by Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. ... read..


MP-UP Sahayog Sammelan to strengthen future opportunities, says CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 10:52:23 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav attended MP-UP Cooperation Conference held in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district on Tuesday and highlighted that the conference will provide a strong foundation for future possibilities. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM lauds approval for Rishikesh Bypass project, says it will reduce traffic congestion
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 10:52:21 PM IST
The four-lane construction of the Rishikesh bypass has received approval from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) after the continuous follow-up by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. ... read..


PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 10:52:18 PM IST
On the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the grand, world-class 'Samrat Samprati Museum', dedicated to India's heritage and Jain culture, at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, Koba, Gandhinagar. ... read..


BJP planning to bulldoze FCRA amendments tomorrow, we will not allow Bill to be passed under any circumstances: KC Venugopal
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 10:22:11 PM IST
The Congress on Tuesday said that the BJP-led government is planning to "bulldoze the FCRA Amendments" in Parliament on Wednesday and that the party "will not allow this legislation to be passed under any circumstances". ... read..


Bilateral Trade Agreement with US could prove "devastating" for domestic apple growers: Congress' Kuldeep Singh Rathore
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 10:22:09 PM IST
Congress MLA and spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore said that the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, being projected as a diplomatic success, could prove "devastating" for domestic apple growers who operate on small landholdings of ... read..


Lotus will blossom in Keralam, people have understood game of allegations between LDF and UDF: Nitin Nabin
Attingal (Thiruvananthapuram) | March 31, 2026 10:22:06 PM IST
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin has expressed confidence of the party's strong performance in the Kerala assembly polls, saying the Lotus will blossom in the poll-bound state. ... read..


Uttarakhand Chief Secretary chairs meeting with senior officials
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 10:22:04 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan chaired a meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat with senior officials from the Home and Police Departments to review the law and order situation in the city. ... read..


Assam assembly elections 2026: Election Commission introduces "vote from home" facility
Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2026 10:22:00 PM IST
The Election Commission of India has introduced a "vote from home" facility for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026, enabling senior citizens and persons with disabilities to cast their votes without visiting polling stations. ... read..


Delhi Court sends MCD deputy commissioner to one-day CBI remand in bribery case
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 9:52:01 PM IST
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday remanded MCD Deputy Commissioner Lt. Col. Abhishek Kumar Mishra, and co-accused Devanshu Gautam to one-day custody of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a bribery case. ... read..


West Bengal police arrest industrialist Pawan Ruia in cyber fraud case
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 9:51:59 PM IST
Industrialist Pawan Ruia has been arrested by West Bengal police in connection with a major interstate cyber fraud case, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..


"I am son of the soil of Kalaignar": Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin kicks off DMK campaign for Assembly polls
Thiruvarur (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 9:51:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin kick-started his campaign for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections from Thiruvarur, the hometown of late DMK leader M Karunanidhi. ... read..


Congress's AK Antony warns of "West Bengal-like" fate for LDF, predicts sweep for UDF in Kerala Assembly polls
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 31, 2026 9:22:11 PM IST
Veteran Congress leader A K Antony, who served as Chief Minister of Kerala thrice, on Tuesday said that if a government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan comes to power for a third time, the development of the State will come to a standstill. ... read..


LDF-UDF stalled Kerala's development for 70 years: BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kollam
Kollam (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 9:22:07 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday accused the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) of stalling state's development for 70 years, and said that people want change in the up ... read..


'Day of pride for India': Ashwini Vaishnaw hails second semiconductor plant in Sanand
Sanand (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 9:22:05 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called the inauguration of a second semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, as a "day of pride" for the country. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at cloth warehouse in Moradabad
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 9:22:03 PM IST
A fire broke out in a cloth warehouse in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, due to a short circuit, officials said. ... read..


Kerala's rubber farmers in 'existential crisis' while political bigwigs trade blows over price hikes
By Sandip Kumar Singh

Thiruvalla (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 9:21:58 PM IST
Ahead of the Keralan Assembly elections 2026, rubber farmers in Thiruvalla voice deep distress over falling prices, rising costs, and labour shortages, calling the crisis "existential" as political parties trade promises while livelihoods tied to the stat ... read..


Piyush Goyal releases 'chargesheet' against DMK government ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 9:21:56 PM IST
Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal, alongside State President Nainar Nagenthran, on Tuesday, released a "chargesheet" in Chennai targeting the DMK government ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly ... read..


INDIA bloc lacks unity: Annamalai slams oppn during roadshow in Puducherry
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 8:51:58 PM IST
Days ahead of the upcoming Puducherry assembly polls, former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Tuesday trained guns on the opposition INDIA bloc, saying that it "lacks unity". ... read..


Canara Bank donates Rs 25 lakh to Uttarakhand CM Relief Fund
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 8:51:52 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met a delegation from Canara Bank at his residence today. During the meeting, the bank presented a cheque of Rs 25 lakh as a contribution to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. ... read..


Second Randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for Assam, Kerala and Puducherry completed
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 8:51:47 PM IST
The Election Commission has completed the second randomisation of EVMs through the EVM Management System (EMS) by the Returning Officers in the presence of contesting candidates for the General Election to Legislative Assemblies of Assam, Kerala and Puduc ... read..


Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) celebrates historic 'Naxal Mukt Bharat' milestone
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 8:51:45 PM IST
The Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation (SPMRF) on Tuesday celebrated a historic milestone in India's journey toward becoming a 'Naxal Mukt Bharat', marking a defining moment for the nation under the leadership of the Union Home Minister Amit Sh ... read..


Uttarakhand CM announces construction of Type-3/4 residential training complex
Champawat (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 8:22:36 PM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday announced a series of major initiatives aimed at giving a new direction to the overall development of Champawat district, according to an official statement. ... read..


Positive trend in favour of UDF: Sashi Tharoor ahead of Keralam Polls
Kottayam (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 8:22:29 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday expressed confidence in the United Democratic Front (UDF), stating that the alliance is witnessing a favourable trend on the ground, which might have a considerable impact in the upcoming Keralam assembly polls. ... read..


GSL marks dual milestones with launch of INS Shachi and delivery of ICGS Achal
Vasco da Gama (Goa) | March 31, 2026 8:22:28 PM IST
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, marked a significant milestone in India's maritime capability enhancement with the ceremonial launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOP ... read..


Himachal Assembly urges centre to safeguard apple growers
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 8:22:26 PM IST
Raising serious concerns over the impact of proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries including the United States, European Union and New Zealand, Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Monday moved a resolution in the Hima ... read..


"India has kept situation under control": PM Modi assures citizens amid West Asia conflict, slams Congress for "divisive activities"
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 7:52:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India's effective foreign policy and "unwavering unity" of citizens have kept the "situation under control" despite the global difficulties regarding energy requirements. ... read..


HLL Lifecare earns multiple national honours across healthcare, CSR, manufacturing
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 7:51:58 PM IST
HLL Lifecare Limited has received a series of prestigious recognitions across multiple domains over the past year, highlighting its contributions to healthcare services, community initiatives, manufacturing excellence, workplace safety, and implementation ... read..


Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udayanidhi Stalin campaigns in Dharmapuri ahead of Assembly polls
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 7:51:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and DMK Youth Wing Secretary Udayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday held an election campaign in the Dharmapuri area ahead of the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections in the state. ... read..


Governor Kavinder Gupta visits Himachal Emporium in New Delhi
New Delhi | March 31, 2026 7:51:54 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Tuesday visited the Himachal Emporium in New Delhi. ... read..


Himachal halts vehicle entry tax hike amid protests
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 7:51:52 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh's Town and Country Planning Minister, Rajesh Dharmani, on Tuesday said that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government has rolled back the recent entry tax hike, including the increase on five-seater passenger vehicles, due to public objec ... read..


IIT Bombay develops indigenous technology to combat LPG shortage
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 31, 2026 7:22:58 PM IST
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay developed an indigenous technology to combat the rising prices and potential shortages of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). ... read..


Constable critically injured after seized firecrackers explode in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 7:22:54 PM IST
A police constable sustained severe injuries after seized firecrackers exploded while being photographed for official records in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district, police said on Tuesday. ... read..


"NDA will bring back 'Amma's good governance' in Tamil Nadu": Piyush Goyal
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 7:22:46 PM IST
Union Minister and Tamil Nadu BJP Election Incharge Piyush Goyal on Tuesday criticised the DMK-Congress alliance, labelling them as "corrupt" and responsible for poor law and order. ... read..


"Superfast Express of development will continue": PM Modi inaugurates multiple projects in Gujarat
Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 7:22:36 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured that the BJP-led government will continue the "Superfast Express of development" with people's trust from local government levels to Parliament. ... read..


Indian Army swiftly neutrales WWII Era Uxbs in Assam
Ledo, Burma Camp, Lekhapani, (Assam) | March 31, 2026 7:22:25 PM IST
Based on inputs from the civil administration, unexploded ordnance comprising a World War II-era General Purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb was reported at Ledo, Burma Camp, Lekhapani in Assam. ... read..


Rahul Gandhi warns of "financial earthquake", says ripple effects of West Asia crisis will be felt in Kerala, across India
Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 31, 2026 7:22:15 PM IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of a looming "financial earthquake" linking the ongoing tensions in West Asia to a potential spike in fuel prices and inflation that would be directly felt by the people of Indi ... read..


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