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Vice-President Radhakrishnan calls for debate and dissent in service of national interest at Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2026

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 1:52:30 PM IST

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday underscored the foundational role of dialogue in a functioning democracy, declaring that discussion, debate, and even dissent must serve the national interest rather than fuel disruption. He made these remarks a ... read..

"Jamaat-e-Islami's support for Opposition 'clear'; not supporting Left: LDF candidate Ramakrishnan

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 1:52:29 PM IST

Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener and candidate for the Perambra constituency, T. P. Ramakrishnan, on Saturday expressed confidence in the alliance's chances of winning the upcoming elections. ... read..

"If no ethanol-blending, India would have imported 4.5 cr barrels of crude oil": PM Modi

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 1:52:27 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday noted that the ethanol blending in petrol has helped India reduce its import dependence on crude oil. ... read..

"From 2004 to 2014, it remained buried in files": PM Modi accuses Congress, SP of delaying Noida International Airport project

Gautam Budhha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 1:52:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the Samajwadi Party of turning Noida into "an ATM for loot" and emphasised that under the BJP government, Uttar Pradesh is now becoming a "engine for development." ... read..

UP: CM Yogi hails PM Modi for slashing excise duty on fuels, accuses Congress, SP of "bottleneck development" in state

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 1:22:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for slashing excise duty on petrol and diesel. ... read..

"Symbol of India's new spirit": PM Modi after inaugurating Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar

Gautam Budhha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 1:22:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, calling it a symbol of "India's new spirit" and highlighting its potential to drive development in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"I will win by a margin of 50,000 votes": AIADMK candidate S T Chellapandian

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 5:51:26 PM IST

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate for the Thoothukudi Assembly constituency, S T Chellapandian, received a warm welcome at Thoothukudi Airport on Saturday. ... read..

UGC declares Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar a fake institution

Alwar (Rajasthan) | March 28, 2026 12:52:16 PM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified the Rajeev Gandhi Institute of Technology & Management in Alwar, Rajasthan, as a fake institution, warning that it is not authorised to award valid degrees and urging students to avoid taking admis ... read..

Jewar Airport to be 'game-changer' for industry, exports, says India Exposition Mart Limited Chairman

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 12:52:13 PM IST

Chairman of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), Rakesh Kumar, on Saturday, hailed the Noida International Airport. He noted that Jewar is going to be a 'game-changer' for the entire ecosystem, particularly for industry and exports. ... read..

"Fertiliser has become as precious as gold or silver": Bhopal farmers as West Asia conflict affects supplies

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 12:52:07 PM IST

The ongoing West Asia conflict is affecting fertiliser supplies for Indian farmers, raising concerns about potential drops in agricultural yields and increases in food prices. ... read..

PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 12:52:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Confident of winning 210 constituencies: Former AIADMK minister SP Velumani ahead of TN polls

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 12:52:00 PM IST

Former AIADMK minister SP Velumani on Saturday expressed confidence that All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam would secure a landslide victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls. ... read..

IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at IGI Airport due to engine failure-like situation

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 12:51:58 PM IST

An IndiGo flight on Saturday made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in the national capital after experiencing an engine failure-like situation, as per the police. ... read..

Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organises 16th India probiotic Symposium in New Delhi

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 12:22:00 PM IST

The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on "Gut Microbiome and Probiotics: Impact from Cradle to Centenarians" in New Delhi on March 27-28. ... read..

"Modi doesn't have courage to speak truth to Netanyahu:" Congress MP Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 12:21:55 PM IST

Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of remaining silent on Israel's actions in the region. ... read..

Former Idol Wing IG Pon Manickavel slams Tamil Nadu govt over "failure" to retrieve stolen temple idols

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 12:21:50 PM IST

Former Idol Wing Inspector General Pon Manickavel on Saturday strongly criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its alleged inaction in retrieving two ancient panchaloha idols stolen over 50 years ago from the historic Thirupazhanam Apatsahayeswarar Templ ... read..

'All united on national interest': Tharoor on PM Modi's meeting with CMs on West Asia conflict

Kochi (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 12:21:49 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that national unity is crucial when it comes to the country's interests, following Prime Minister Modi's meeting with Chief Ministers regarding the West Asia conflict. ... read..

Assam assembly polls: PM Modi praises state's progress, set to engage with BJP workers and citizens on March 30

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 12:21:42 PM IST

Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the state's progress over the past decade and expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA's continued success. ... read..

Sanjay Raut calls PM Modi's 'Team India strategy' a "hypocrisy," seeks parliamentary discussion on West Asia

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2026 12:21:40 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Centre's 'Team India strategy' amid the West Asia crisis, calling it a "hypocrisy". ... read..

UP: PM Modi take review of Noida International Airport in Jewar ahead of Phase 1 inauguration

Gautam Budhha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 12:21:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured and reviewed the Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday, ahead of the inauguration of Phase 1. ... read..

UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak hails Noida International Airport, says, PM Modi's 'magnificent gift' to India

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 12:21:32 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday celebrated the opening of the Noida International Airport, ahead of the inauguration, calling it a 'magnificent gift.' ... read..

Triple death in UP's Hardoi: Road accident sparks deadly clash, two accused injured in police encounter

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 11:52:03 AM IST

A tragic chain of events in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi led to three deaths and a subsequent police encounter, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 891 crore rail projects in Gujarat on March 31

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 11:52:01 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on Tuesday, March 31, for a one-day tour of the state. During the visit, he is scheduled to inaugurate and dedicate several railway projects. ... read..

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urges calm amid West Asia crisis, assures no fuel shortage

Chandigarh | March 28, 2026 11:51:58 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is actively engaging with global leaders to promote peace and protect India's interests amid an ongoing West Asia conflict, while assuring citizens that there is n ... read..

"Bless NDA yet again": PM Modi to participate in 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvaad - Puducherry' on March 30

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 11:51:55 AM IST

Ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returning to power in the Union Territory, asserting that the "double-engine" government has successfully fulfilled the ... read..

"I stand with the girl": UDF candidate Ramesh Pisharody on sexual harassment allegations against Congress' Palakkad Councillor

Palakkad (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 11:51:53 AM IST

Congress leader and United Democratic Front's (UDF) candidate on Palakkad seat, Ramesh Pisharody, on Saturday said that he stands with the woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed by Palakkad's Congress Councillor Prasobh C Vatsan. ... read..

Delhi police arrests two mobile phone snatchers, reciever

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 11:51:50 AM IST

The Central District Police has solved a mobile snatching case in the Hauz Qazi police station area, arresting two snatchers and one receiver. ... read..

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: IUML's ET Mohammed Basheer predicts "thumping majority" for UDF

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 11:51:48 AM IST

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP ET Mohammed Basheer on Saturday expressed strong confidence in the United Democratic Front's (UDF) prospects for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, asserting that the alliance will secure a "thumping majority." ... read..

"102 mini stadiums, 157 playgrounds:" Uttarakhand CM highlights massive sports infrastructure push in state

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 11:51:47 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday detailed the state's extensive development of sports facilities, including the completion of over 102 mini stadiums and 157 playgrounds. ... read..

"Airport features multi-modal connectivity", says former Noida International Airport Ltd CEO

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 11:22:07 AM IST

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL), Arun Vir Singh, on Saturday, described the Jewar International Airport as a unique landmark project powered entire ... read..

"India's diplomatic victory:" BJP MP Manoj Tiwari hails access to Strait of Hormuz

Patna (Bihar) | March 28, 2026 11:22:03 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Saturday stated that India's access to the Strait of Hormuz represents a diplomatic victory for the country, adding that India is one of only five nations currently permitted movement through the strategic w ... read..

Delhi: LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu interacts with Vasant Vihar residents on urban governance challenges

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 10:51:58 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, during his interaction with citizens in Vasant Vihar on Saturday, emphasised the importance of public dialogue in understanding urban issues, noting that concerns raised by residents often go across soc ... read..

Delhi: 17-year-old stabbed to death amid scuffle at wedding procession

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 10:51:51 AM IST

A 17-year-old minor died while another suffered injury after being stabbed by an individual during a wedding procession in which two groups of boys started quarreling on some issue at around 11:15 pm in Delhi's Rani Bagh. ... read..

India safe under PM Modi; Centre working to reduce petrol, diesel prices: MoS Nityanand Rai

Patna (Bihar) | March 28, 2026 10:51:49 AM IST

The Central government is working to reduce the price of petrol and diesel for the convenience of citizens amid the global crisis, said Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Saturday as the West Asia conflict continues to impact the global f ... read..

"Runway for Uttar Pradesh's development:" CM Yogi hails Jewar Airport ahead of inauguration

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 10:51:48 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday hailed the inauguration of Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar as a pivotal moment in the state's development. ... read..

"Looks very casual on public issues": BRS' Ravula Reddy slams Telangana govt

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 10:51:46 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Saturday accused the Telangana government of adopting a "casual" attitude toward pressing public issues and legislative discussions. ... read..

"Elect NDA to develop Puducherry again": CM Rangasamy ahead of assembly polls

Puducherry | March 28, 2026 10:21:59 AM IST

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasammy has appealed to voters to re-elect the NDA alliance, asserting that only a National Democratic Alliance government can secure adequate funds and ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes. ... read..

Odisha: Preparations begin for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra on Ram Navami

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 28, 2026 10:21:57 AM IST

On the occasion of Ram Navami, preparations for the annual Jagannath Ghosha Yatra (Rath Yatra) have commenced in Cuttack on Saturday. ... read..

"Jungle raj is going to go away": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh slams Mamata Banerjee folloe EC report request

Kharagpur (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 10:21:54 AM IST

Following an EC request for a report on the TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee recent speech, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal CM, statng that that her recent efforts to influence the situation, i ... read..

Pilots' association urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk conflict zones in West Asia, mandate insurance coverage

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 10:21:46 AM IST

Airlines Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) on Saturday urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to suspend operations into identified high-risk conflict zones in West Asia and mandate disclosure and verification of valid insurance coverage ... read..

"Assamese want change, there's rampant corruption, all ministers have looted state": DK Shivakumar

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 10:21:43 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday slammed the Assam government, saying that there has been no administration in the last decade, further emphasising that the people of Assam are looking for a change because of the increasing corrup ... read..

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, snow in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 9:51:59 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh starting Saturday, March 28, with weather activity expected to intensify over the following two days. ... read..

Delhi: South-West District Cyber Police nabs investment fraud syndicate

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 9:51:58 AM IST

A team of Cyber Police Station, South-West District, has busted a gang involved in investment fraud with the arrest of five accused persons on Friday. ... read..

Odisha: COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits Jagannath Temple to offer prayers

Puri (Odisha) | March 28, 2026 9:51:55 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday visited the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri, in Odisha, to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath. ... read..

Congress MP Jebi Mather calls fuel excise duty cuts "temporary arrangement for polls"

Kochi (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 9:51:53 AM IST

Congress MP Jebi Mather on Saturday called the slashing of excise duty on petrol and diesel a "temporary arrangement" ahead of Assembly elections in four States and one Union Territory. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Flower farmers in Srirangam seek research centre and perfume unit ahead of elections

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 9:22:00 AM IST

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, flower farmers in the Tiruchirappalli district have put forward several demands. ... read..

"Violent naxal incidents declining, focus now on controlling violence, not ideology": Congress' TS Singh Deo

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 28, 2026 9:21:55 AM IST

Congress leader TS Singh Deo has said that violent incidents linked to Naxalism have been declining, with the government now shifting its focus from eliminating the ideology to containing violence. ... read..

"Congress, DMK have committed suicide in Puducherry": NDA-alliance candidate Jose Charles Martin

Puducherry | March 28, 2026 9:21:53 AM IST

Ahead of the Puducherry Assembly polls, Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi founder Jose Charles Martin claimed that there is infighting between the opposition alliance, Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which gives the NDA alliance "a complete edge" f ... read..

"BJP wants to dictate personal lives": Abhishek Banerjee slams Gujarat's UCC Bill in Binpur poll rally

Binpur (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 9:21:52 AM IST

Trinamool Congress General Secretary and MP, Abhishek Banerjee, slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Gujarat, alleging that the BJP will "dictate personal lives" if voted to power in West Bengal. ... read..

WB: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari receives Amit Shah at Kolkata airport

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 9:21:48 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari received Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Kolkata Airport following his arrival in the state past midnight on Friday. ... read..

Women, Gen Z driving Assam polls; NDA set for 'thumping majority': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

By Gaurav Arora

Lakhimpur (Assam) | March 28, 2026 8:52:11 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma exuded confidence about the BJP-led alliance's prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that women and Gen Z voters are at the forefront of the electoral momentum. ... read..

Lok Sabha to discuss government's efforts for Naxal-free India on March 30

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 8:52:09 AM IST

The Lower House of Parliament is scheduled to take up discussion on the government's efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism on Monday, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced March 2026 as the deadline for Naxal-free India. ... read..

ECI transfers 4 IPS officers in Tamil Nadu ahead of assembly polls

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 8:52:07 AM IST

The Election Commission of India on Friday transferred four Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in Tamil Nadu, ahead of the election in the State. ... read..

West Bengal CEO inaugurates election tram car in Kolkata to promote assembly polls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 8:51:59 AM IST

An Election Tram car with posters promoting the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 was inaugurated in Kolkata by the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar today

Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 8:21:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar on Saturday. Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around Rs 11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. ... read..

"Government should reconsider:" Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur slams State Govt over proposed fuel price hike

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 8:21:44 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday criticised the Himachal Pradesh government's decision to increase fuel prices by introducing a new cess on petrol and diesel. The BJP leader urged the state government to reconsider ... read..

Puducherry: Former PCC president AV Subramanian resigns from all Congress positions

Puducherry | March 28, 2026 7:21:44 AM IST

Ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, former Congress leader AV Subramanian on Friday resigned from all Congress party positions. ... read..

J-K: Udhampur's strawberry revolution: local youth turns entrepreneur with government support, creates jobs

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2026 6:51:25 AM IST

District Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a "Strawberry Revolution" through which local youth are turning into entrepreneurs, powered by the Government's support. ... read..

Sopore Police attach properties of 3 proclaimed offenders in anti-terror action

Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2026 6:21:34 AM IST

Sopore Police have attached immovable properties of three proclaimed offenders as part of continued action against the terror ecosystem in the region, officials said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi: Three auto-lifters arrested; ten stolen vehicles recovered by Special Staff, Shahdara

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 5:22:18 AM IST

The Shahdara District Police Special Staff has arrested three auto-lifters and recovered ten stolen vehicles. ... read..

Delhi police apprehends Hiranki de-addiction centre murder accuse in just one hour

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 4:51:53 AM IST

Police from PS Alipur in Delhi's Outer North District on Friday quickly solved a murder case that took place at a de-addiction centre in Hiranki. ... read..

No decision to shut HIMCARE, alarming audit facts found: HImachal CM Sukhu rebuts opposition allegations

Shima (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 4:51:51 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday rejected allegations made by the opposition over the Himcare scheme, asserting that no decision has been taken to shut it and citing 'alarming facts' revealed in an internal audit. ... read..

CM must apologise for misleading house on HIMCARE scam figures: Himachal LoP Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 4:51:49 AM IST

The Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Assembly and former Chief Minister of the state, Jai Ram Thakur, on Friday accused the state government of attempting to 'defame and shut' the Himcare scheme by presenting misleading figures on alleged corrupti ... read..

JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah hopes for West Asia conflict to "get over soon"

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2026 3:51:26 AM IST

Jammu & Kashmir National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed hopes for the ongoing West Asia conflict to "get over soon." ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducts campaign rally in Lakhimpur ahead of polls

Lakhimpur (Assam) | March 28, 2026 3:51:24 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday conducted a campaign rally in Lakhimpur ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..

Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 set to provide solid legal protection for women

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 3:21:35 AM IST

The Gujarat State Assembly recently passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, aiming to provide stronger legal protection and equality for women across communities. ... read..

Bihar: Heavy winds cause destruction of pandal in Dak Bungalow; no injuries

Patna (Bihar) | March 28, 2026 2:51:56 AM IST

Heavy winds and rain led to the destruction of a pandal located in the Dak Bungalow region of Patna on Friday. ... read..

Rupali Chakankar resigns as NCP women wing's state president; reiterates call for impartial probe in Kharat case

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 2:51:55 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned from the position of the party's Women Wing's State President over the allegations of her involvement in the Nasik case involving Captain Ashok Kharat. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel announces stamp duty relaxation in land transactions

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 2:51:53 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday took a people-centric decision to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state. ... read..

VP approves 3 member search cum selection committee to draw potential names for Panjab University VC

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 1:51:59 AM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, the Chancellor of Panjab University, on Friday approved a three-member search cum selection committee to draw up a panel of 3-5 names suitable for the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University. ... read..

PM Modi reaffirms committment to protect national interest in meeting with LGs and CMs amid West Asia conflict

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 1:51:51 AM IST

Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States, via video conferencing, to review India's preparedness amid the developing West Asia conflict and reaffirmed the government's commitment towa ... read..

TVK chief Vijay alleges permission denial for rally in Perambur, Chennai Corporation says "completely incorrect" claims

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 1:51:49 AM IST

TVK chief and actor Vijay on Friday alleged that he was denied permission to conduct an election rally in Perambur Assembly Constituency on the grounds of sudden repair works, which he claimed were started after the party had sought permission for the cam ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy briefs PM Modi about smooth supply of fuel and LPG amidst West Asia crisis

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 1:51:45 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the measures taken by the State Government to supply petrol, diesel and LPG gas smoothly in the crisis. ... read..

ECI asks CEO West Bengal to submit report on CM Mamata Banerjee's speech

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 1:51:42 AM IST

The Election Commission of India on Friday asked the Chief Election Officer of West Bengal to submit a report on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's speech at Nandaprasad Girls' High School Ground, Naxalbari, Darjeeling Janasabha. ... read..

Army southern command's Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan strengthens whole-of-nation preparedness through integrated multi-agency synergy

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2026 12:51:41 AM IST

Southern Command conducted a wide-ranging series of Military Civil Fusion activities as part of a Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan, across its area of responsibility, bringing together the Armed Forces, civil administration, security agencies, academia and i ... read..

MoD inks Rs 858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Aircraft

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:51:53 PM IST

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. The contracts were inked at Kartavya B ... read..

Amit Shah urges people to trust Modi government over West Asia crisis, says TMC will lose Bengal polls

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:51:49 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday referred to the steps taken to prevent problems for citizens in the wake of the West Asia crisis and said that there will be no shortage of oil while urging people to trust the Modi government. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM meets PM Modi, invites him to visit the state

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:51:44 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..

Haryana CM inaugurates seminar on 'road safety solutions'

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 27, 2026 11:51:43 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that along with strengthening the road network in the state, several concrete steps have been taken to improve road safety. ... read..

Uttarakhand to observe 'Earth Hour' for one hour on March 28

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 27, 2026 11:22:22 PM IST

The Government of Uttarakhand has announced that it will observe 'Earth Hour' on March 28. ... read..

"Just for the sake of elections": DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu questions timing of excise duty cut on fuel amid West Asia crisis.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 11:22:20 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu has questioned the timing of the Centre's move to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, alleging that the decision was aimed at securing electoral gains rather than providing genuine relief. ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu meets officers of Central Power Engineering Service and Indian Economic Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:22:14 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu met officers of the Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) and the Indian Economic Service (IES) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. ... read..

Sarbananda Sonowal kickstarts poll campaign from Barak Valley, highlights transformational development under BJP

Silchar (Assam) | March 27, 2026 11:22:12 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal launched his political campaign for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 from the Barak Valley, asserting that the region has transformed from "an isolated island of neglect" into ... read..

Targets are set in cricket not politics, will get thumping majority: Assam CM Himanta

Lakhimpur (Assam) | March 27, 2026 11:22:09 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing enthusiasm among women and youth in the upcoming elections, saying that public meetings are seeing strong participation from women while rallies are attracting large numbers of you ... read..

"Religious polarisation creating hatred, shifting focus away": Assam's Raijor Dal leader Gyanashree Bora

Mariani (Assam) | March 27, 2026 11:22:07 PM IST

Raijor Dal's candidate from Assam's Mariani, Gyanashree Bora, shared her insights on various issues in the state politics, including alliances, leadership, infiltration, and religious polarisation on Friday. ... read..

SP leader Yadunandan Lal arrested for alleged derogatory remarks about Lord Ram

Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 11:22:05 PM IST

Samajwadi Party leader Yadunandan Lal Rajput was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Lord Ram and Mother Kaushalya, Uttar Pradesh police said on Friday. ... read..

Doors open for ex-Agniveers in Delhi Police: 20% of vacancies reserved with age relaxation, physical efficiency test exemption

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:22:03 PM IST

In a major step towards rehabilitating personnel trained under the Agnipath scheme, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the recruitment of ex-Agniveers as Constable (Executive) (Male) with dedicated reservation and relaxations. ... read..

BJP candidate Rupjyoti Kurmi criticizes Congress, highlights BJP's development work ahead of Assam elections

Mariani (Assam) | March 27, 2026 11:22:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Mariani, Rupjyoti Kurmi, who has served as an MLA for five consecutive terms from the same seat, shared his views on key issues ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. ... read..

7 killed, several injured in Zojila Pass avalanche; Ladakh LG Saxena says monitoring situation

Leh (Ladakh) | March 27, 2026 11:21:58 PM IST

At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after avalanche struck vehicles near the Dayal slide area at Zojila Pass in Ladakh on Friday. ... read..

No transparency in constituency selection: Congress MP Jothimani flags "secretive" Tamil Nadu seat allocation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 11:21:56 PM IST

Amidst the ongoing DMK-Congress seat-sharing talks and seat allocation in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming state polls, Congress MP Jothimani on Friday criticised the party's lack of transparency in constituency selection, saying that the process should be con ... read..

7 dead, 5 injured after Avalanche hits vehicles at Zojila Pass; Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena directs immediate action

Leh (Ladakh) | March 27, 2026 10:51:58 PM IST

At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after an avalanche struck vehicles near the Dayal slide area at Zojila Pass in Ladakh. ... read..

PM Modi chairs meeting with CMs on West Asia crisis, urges states to ensure smooth functiong of supply chains

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:51:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting via video conferencing with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential ... read..

Opposition calls excise duty cuts "politically motivated", BJP hits back over "petty" remarks

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:51:49 PM IST

Amid the West Asia crisis and rising crude oil prices, Centre on Friday reduced special excise duty on petroleum products to keep petrol and diesel prices stable, inviting criticism from Congress, which saw the move as being "politically motivated" ahead ... read..

"Will provide critical support to key sectors": Dharmendra Pradhan hails decision to hike commercial cylinder allocation

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:51:44 PM IST

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday welcomed the Centre's move to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-crisis levels amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

Congress releases list of 16 candidates for upcoming Puducherry Assembly election

Puducherry | March 27, 2026 10:21:50 PM IST

Puducherry Congress president V Vaithilingam on Friday released the party's list of 16 candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

West Bengal: Clash erupts at 3 places during Ram Navami procession in Murshidabad, Section 144 imposed

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 10:21:48 PM IST

A clash erupted in Raghunathganj, Murshidabad, at three separate locations, between two communities, during a Ram Navami procession. ... read..

PM Modi chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in wake of West Asia crisis, urges states to ensure smooth supply chains

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 10:21:46 PM IST

DAC clears proposals for procurement of S-400 Missile System, Medium Transport Aircraft, overhaul of Su-30 Aero engine

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 9:51:53 PM IST

In significant decisions to augument defence capabilities, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore, granting approval for Dhanush Gun Sys ... read..

Delhi Police cracks Bawana murder case linked to Gogi-Tillu gang war, three held

New Delhi | March 27, 2026 9:51:51 PM IST

Delhi Police Crime Branch has nabbed three of the sharpshooters involved in the brutal murder of 30-year-old Ravi Bhardwaj, who was shot dead on March 19 in Harewali village, Bawana. The killing was a fallout of the long-standing rivalry between the Gogi ... read..

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