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Delhi HC grants bail to 57 years old man in rape case, noting 2 year delay in lodging FIR

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 10:52:00 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 57-year-old man accused of rape, noting a delay of over two and a half years in the lodging of the FIR and inconsistencies in the complainant's accounts before different police stations. ... read..

"Any modern medicine taken without prescription can be dangerous": IMA warns against misuse of weight loss drugs, seeks stronger regulation

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 10:51:57 PM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has shown concern over the use of the recently introduced GLP-1 drug for the Indian markets, and soon will be giving a memorandum to the Central government regarding its restrictive use to avoid misuse. The GLP-1 has e ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Ram Navami greetings

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 25, 2026 10:51:55 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended Ram Navami greetings to the people of the state. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Polls: EPS says "AIADMK-led NDA alliance will win 210 seats"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 10:21:37 PM IST

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami criticised Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), saying that the condition of the DMK is "pathetic." ... read..

India, US discuss defence ties, military hardware cooperation

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 10:21:34 PM IST

India and the United States on Wednesday discussed ways of further strengthening their defence ties during the 18th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi. ... read..

Assam CM holds election campaign for BJP candidate Sibu Misra in Lanka

Hojai (Assam) | March 25, 2026 9:51:55 PM IST

The election campaign for the Assam Assembly elections has intensified as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday held a campaign for BJP candidate from Lumding constituency, Sibu Misra, urging the voters to cast their vote for him in the upcoming ... read..

Gujarat's Bharuch emerges as key hub for chemical, petrochemical industry

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 9:51:52 PM IST

Bharuch district has emerged as Gujarat's key hub for the chemical and petrochemical industry, with the state government highlighting its growing contribution to the country's export economy ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) for Sout ... read..

Parliament passes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 9:51:50 PM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, amending the original 2019 Act, with a voice vote. ... read..

"Bureaucracy targeted under CM Chandrababu", says YSRCP MLA Tatiparthi Chandrasekhar

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 9:51:49 PM IST

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) state spokesperson and MLA Tatiparthi Chandrasekhar on Wednesday strongly criticised the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, stating that governance in the state has been reduced to a ... read..

NIA needs more time to conclude Red Fort Delhi Blast case, seeking extension of Investigation period for 45 days

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 9:51:45 PM IST

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a plea in Patiala House Court for a further extension of the investigation period by 45 days for the investigation in the Red Fort Delhi Blast case, as it needs more time to conclude the investigation. ... read..

"Palaniswami not an influential leader": OPS slams EPS, questions leadership of AIADMK-BJP alliance

Theni (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 9:21:46 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader O Panneerselvam, on Wednesday, criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, saying he is not an "influential" or "charismatic" leader, and taking a jibe that the latter has faced 10 electoral defeats between ... read..

Former Telangana Minister Jeevan Reddy leaves Congress, ends 40 year association

Jagtiyal (Telangana) | March 25, 2026 9:21:44 PM IST

Former Telangana Minister Jeevan Reddy on Wednesday announced that he has left the Congress party, expressing deep grief and anger over what he described as the party's failure to act following the brutal murder of a close party worker about one and a hal ... read..

Kharge gives clarion call for UDF's Kerala polls campaign; slams LDF over Sabrimala gold theft case

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 8:51:49 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday gave the clarion call for the United Democratic Front's (UDF) campaign for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, saying that the people demand a change in governance. Kharge also criticised the Left Democra ... read..

"Is a Trans person's body, dignity any less?": Swati Maliwal on Transgender Persons amendment bill; flags 'glaring inequalities' in law

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 8:51:46 PM IST

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Swati Maliwal on Wednesday addressed the Rajya Sabha and pointed out "glaring legal inequalities" in the recently passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, pointing out that the sexual abuse of a tr ... read..

Centre assures 'situation under control' amid West Asia crisis, energy security stable: Sources

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 8:21:44 PM IST

The Central government on Wednesday reassured that despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India remains on an equal footing. There is no cause for concern, as the overall situation arising out of the crisis is firmly under control, the Centre informed ... read..

All questions answered, everyone will stand with government: Kiren Rijiju after all-party meeting on West Asia

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 8:21:42 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Wednesday that all political parties, including the Opposition, have reached a "broad understanding" that a unified front will be presented by everyone regarding the current global tensions in West Asia. ... read..

Gujarat: Massive fire breaks out at Kandla Special Economic Zone in Gandhidham

Kutch (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 7:51:58 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a company in the Kandla Special Economic Zone located in Gandhidham in Gujarat on Wednesday. ... read..

Union Cabinet approves India's Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031-2035, to be communicated to UNFCCC

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:51:56 PM IST

In a significant step towards strengthening India's action, the Union Cabinet has approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the period 2031 to 2035, enhancing the country's ambition under the United Nations Framework Convention on Clim ... read..

BJP has triple engine in Nandigram still they gave nothing, says TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee

Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 25, 2026 7:51:54 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has a triple engine in Nandigram with MP, MLA and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centre, yet still they have given nothing to the Assembly constituency. ... read..

"Was talking to him on phone, got cut suddenly": Wife of UP man killed in Riyadh missile attack recounts devastating final moments

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 7:51:51 PM IST

The mortal remains of the 26-year-old man Ravi Gopal were brought back to his village in Sitapur on Wednesday, a week after he was killed in an Iranian missile strike in Riyadh. ... read..

Gujarat Police K9 Unit becomes more lethal: 'Super Dogs' against terror, drugs

Ahmedabad | March 25, 2026 7:51:46 PM IST

The Gujarat Police is strengthening its operational capabilities with a new generation of highly trained K9 units, often referred to as 'super dogs', equipped to tackle threats ranging from terrorism to narcotics and explosives. ... read..

ECI bans displaying Exit Polls from April 9 to 29 for upcoming Assam polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 25, 2026 7:51:44 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI), in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-Section 1 of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and having regard to the provisions of sub-Section (2) of the said Act, has notified the period ... read..

Delhi HC issues NBWs against man for threats, orders police to locate him

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:51:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police to trace and locate a man who has been repeatedly threatening the Court during virtual hearings, and to produce him before the bench on the next date. ... read..

CM Chandrababu Naidu indulging in "blatant credit theft", alleges YS Jagan Mohan Reddy

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 7:51:37 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday strongly criticised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, accusing the latter of indulging in "blatant credit theft" and misleading people over ... read..

Gujarat-Based Biobank powers India's fight against rare diseases

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 7:51:36 PM IST

In a significant step towards tackling rare genetic disorders, a Gujarat-based institute has established India's first national biobank dedicated to rare Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs), offering new hope for affordable diagnosis and treatment. ... read..

First sitting of Lok Sabha Privilege Committee held today

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:21:57 PM IST

The first sitting of the Privilege Committee of Lok Sabha under the chairmanship of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad was held on Wednesday. This was an introductory meeting of the Committee. ... read..

Preparing to contest independently, talks stalled due to low seat offer: PT chief K Krishnasamy ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 7:21:48 PM IST

Puthiya Tamilagam (PT) founder and president K Krishnasamy on Wednesday informed that his party is preparing to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections independently after seat-sharing talks "stalled" with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ... read..

Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 am on March 27

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:21:47 PM IST

The proceedings of the Lower House of the Parliament on Wednesday were adjourned till 11 am on Friday, March 27. ... read..

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting for MoD on Border Roads Organisation

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:21:45 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence on Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Insightful deliberations were held on issues pertaining to defence, inf ... read..

No fuel shortage in Madhya Pradesh, authorities urge public to avoid panic buying

Bhopal/Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 7:21:42 PM IST

Amid reports of long queues at various fuel stations in the state, authorities in Bhopal and Indore have clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, and have urged citizens not to panic or believe in rumours. ... read..

Should talk to Opposition in country instead of Trump: Sanjay Raut jibes at PM Modi

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 7:21:40 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to foreign policy engagement, suggesting that the Prime Minister should focus more on domestic political consultation rather than international conversa ... read..

No fuel, LPG shortage in Telangana: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy assures adequate stock supply present, advises against panic buying

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 25, 2026 6:52:09 PM IST

Amid growing rumours of petrol, diesel and LPG shortages that triggered panic buying and long queues at fuel stations across Hyderabad, the Telangana government on Wednesday firmly assured the public that there is no shortage of any petroleum products in ... read..

"Every war has collateral impact, there are difficulties," Union Minister Piyush Goyal says 9 FTAs with 38 developed countries cover nearly two-thirds global trade

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 6:52:06 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday underscored the impact of the ongoing global conflict on India's trade and economy. ... read..

ED attaches properties worth Rs 7.5 crore near London's Heathrow Airport in bank fraud case involving Neo Corp International Ltd

General News | March 25, 2026 6:51:54 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached an immovable property, having a market value of around Rs 7.5 crore, situated near Heathrow Airport, London, in the United Kingdom. ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on Abubacker's plea for treatment in private hospital

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 6:22:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved the order on a plea moved by PFI leader E Abubacker for treatment in a private hospital at his own expense. ... read..

NDA leaders express happiness over seat-sharing arrangement in Tamil Nadu, say "everything solved without problems"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 6:21:57 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) members in Tamil Nadu have expressed satisfaction over that the recently announced seat-sharing arrangement by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) for its allies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly ... read..

APCC President YS Sharmila Reddy drives "Banana Farmers Plight" to Collectorate

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 6:21:55 PM IST

In a strong show of solidarity with distressed banana farmers, Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President YS Sharmila Reddy staged a unique protest in YSR Kadapa district, driving a vehicle packed with bananas to the District Collector's office. ... read..

Kerala CM condemns UDF leader's "misogynistic" attack on CPI (M) legislator U Pratibha

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 6:21:52 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday condemned the "misogynistic and insulting remarks" made by a United Democratic Front leader against Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate and sitting Kayamkulam MLA, U Pratibha. ... read..

All-party meeting on West Asia crisis begins

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 6:21:45 PM IST

An all-party meeting, convened by the government on the West Asia crisis, began here on Wednesday. ... read..

"UDF not faceless, many leaders can be CM": Kerala Congress In-charge Deepa Dasmunshi

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 5:51:47 PM IST

Kerala Congress In-charge Deepa Dasmunshi on Wednesday said that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is "not faceless," and has several leaders who can pose as the Chief Minister after victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

Delhi HC questions FIR plea against Judge, warns against posting court videos

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 5:51:45 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned a litigant who filed a plea seeking permission to register an FIR against a judicial officer over alleged forgery in an order. ... read..

Maoist leader Sukru, four others surrender to Odisha Police

Kandhamal (Odisha) | March 25, 2026 5:51:44 PM IST

One of the most wanted Maoist leader Sukru, along with four others have surrendered and laid down their weapons before the Odisha Police, officials informed on Wednesday. ... read..

RS to take up Finance Bill for discussion on March 27, no Parliament sittings on March 28-29: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 5:51:37 PM IST

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that the Rajya Sabha will take up the Finance Bill on Friday, while Saturday and Sunday will be designated as holidays. ... read..

Gautam Gambhir personality rights: Delhi HC notes several infringing links removed, says it will pass detailed interim order

General News | March 25, 2026 5:21:57 PM IST

New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI); In the case filed by cricketer and former MP Gautam Gambhir, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday noted that several infringing links flagged by him have been removed and said it will pass a detailed interim order. ... read..

MoS Home Nityanand Rai introduces CAPF (General Administration) Bill, Oppn MPs oppose

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 5:21:53 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) Home Nityanand Rai on Wednesday introduced the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha, while the INDIA bloc MPs opposed the legislation. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Fire breaks out at bakery store in Indore, no casualty reported

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 5:21:52 PM IST

A massive fire broke out at a bakery store in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Wednesday, leading to the explosion of several LPG cylinders stored inside it, an official said. ... read..

Cabinet approves Continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (lVFRT) Scheme

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 5:21:55 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026, for a period of five years up to March 31, 2031 with a budget ... read..

Cabinet approves Continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking Scheme

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 5:21:43 PM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme beyond March 31, 2026, for a period of five years up to March 31, 2031, with a budget ... read..

Four arrested as police bust alleged illegal LPG racket in Delhi

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 4:51:38 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an illegal LPG racket in Sangam Vihar, South Delhi, arresting four accused and recovering 183 gas cylinders. The operation was carried out following a tip-off about suspicious storage and distribution activities in ... read..

Allahabad HC grants anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Swami Mukundanand in sexual harassment case

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 4:51:34 PM IST

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri in the alleged sexual harassment case. ... read..

Tamil Nadu elections: AIADMK to contest 169 seats, releases list of 65 seats for NDA allies

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 4:51:31 PM IST

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, led by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, on Wednesday announced its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Assembly elections, releasing a list of 65 constituencies allotted to its alliance ... read..

"Please do not believe such social media rumours...": Hyderabad Police Commissioner on reported LPG shortage

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 25, 2026 4:51:25 PM IST

Hyderabad Police Commissioner, VC Sajjanar, on Wednesday urged the people not to believe in any rumours regarding fuel shortage blindly and assured that there is enough fuel supply for the next sixty days as people continue to line up at petrol stations. ... read..

"Domestic PNG supply priority right now, no shortage of diesel, petrol": Petroleum Ministry

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 4:21:31 PM IST

The Petroleum Ministry on Wednesday said that the Centre is prioritising Piped Natural Gas (PNG), while noting that there is adequate petrol and diesel available and the fuel prices have not changed. ... read..

No incidents involving Indian ships, seafarers in 24 hours; 540 crew safe in Persian Gulf, says Shipping Ministry

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 4:21:28 PM IST

The Shipping Ministry on Wednesday stated that no incident involving any Indian ship or seafarer has been reported in the past 24 hours, adding that 20 Indian-flagged vessels carrying around 540 Indian seafarers are currently in the Persian Gulf and remai ... read..

United in crisis: Jammu's "Ram Rasoi" emerges as symbol of community strength

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 25, 2026 3:51:54 PM IST

As tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate, their ripple effects are beginning to be felt in India, with growing concerns over an alleged shortage of cooking gas in several parts of the country. Amid this uncertainty, a powerful example of unity ... read..

TDP Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu meets Secretary of Jal Shakti Ministry

Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 3:21:42 PM IST

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu on Wednesday met Secretary of Jal Shakti Ministry, VL Kantha Rao, who visited to inspect the Polavaram project works. ... read..

"No sensible LoP would talk like this": Manan Kumar Mishra slams Rahul Gandhi's remarks

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 3:21:38 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manan Kumar Mishra on Wednesday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, describing his recent statements as unsensible for a person in his constitutional position. The leader of oppositiion stated that opposition part ... read..

Maha Kumbabhishekam of 37-foot tall Hanuman temple in Tamil Nadu; thousands of devotees attend

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 3:21:35 PM IST

In Tiruchirappalli, at Melur near Srirangam on the banks of the Kollidam river, situated between the North and South Cauvery and often referred to as "Then Ayodhya", a 37-foot-tall Hanuman idol, said to be the tallest in Tamil Nadu, was consecrated. Follo ... read..

Supreme Court issues show-cause notices to Gurugram police, CWC, and doctor over insensitive handling of child sexual assault case

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:52:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday has issued show-cause notices to Gurugram police Commissioner and other police officials who were associated with the investigation of an alleged sexual-assault of a 4-year-old child victim as to why disciplinary action shou ... read..

Sonia Gandhi stable; doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital checking for possible infections

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:51:43 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the national capital last night, hospital authorities said on Wednesday. ... read..

"Country should run not on appeasement, but through equal laws for all citizens": Amit Shah hails Gujarat's passage of UCC Bill

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 2:51:29 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in Gujarat, calling it a historic step towards ensuring equality for all citizens in the country. ... read..

Congress MP Venugopal predicts change of government in Kerala, win for United Democratic Front

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 2:51:25 PM IST

Congress Lok Sabha member KC Venugopal on Wednesday expressed confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala, stating, "UDF is going to win hands down." ... read..

"LoP himself would not be taking part": Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske slams Rahul Gandhi over absence from West Asia all-party meet

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:51:23 PM IST

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske on Wednesday criticised Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for reportedly skipping a government-convened all-party meeting on the escalating West Asia conflict. Naresh Mhaske termed the absence of the Leader of Opposition from th ... read..

Rajnath Singh chairs Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting, reviews national security, operational preparedness

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:21:53 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee on the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). The high-level discussions focused on accelerating infrastructure development along with initiatives aimed at ... read..

Atishi accuses PM Modi of surrendering to America, criticizes BJP's LPG cylinder stance

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:21:46 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Wednesday staged a protest outside the Delhi Assembly over the issue of LPG cylinder prices. During the protest, Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, strongly criticised the BJP government, claiming, "PM Mo ... read..

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel and Dy CM Sanghavi grace "Veeranjali Dayro 2.5" at Sanand

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 2:21:45 PM IST

The programme titled "Veeranjali Dayro 2.5" was held at Sanand in a grand and dignified atmosphere in the presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi on March 23. ... read..

Delhi: Crime Branch arrests accused in pirated books racket; printing machines seized

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:21:43 PM IST

A man was arrested by the Inter-State Cell (ISC) of Delhi Police's Crime Branch for his alleged involvement in illegal printing and sale of pirated books belonging to Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd, officials said on Wednesday. ... read..

Mission ShakthiSAT mascot unveiled: India leads global call for inclusive space collaboration

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:21:40 PM IST

In a powerful celebration of science, diplomacy, and women-led innovation, the mascot of Mission ShakthiSAT was unveiled at the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry Women Empowerment (BRICS CCI WE) Summit 2026 in New Delhi. ... read..

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 2:21:39 PM IST

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday introduced The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha amid the ongoing budget session. ... read..

Supreme Court dismisses plea against MHA circular on Vande Mataram

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:51:39 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) advisory circular issued January 28 to standardise the protocol for India's National Song, Vande Mataram. ... read..

PM should inform Parliament about conversation with Trump: SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:51:36 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday called for greater transparency from the Narendra Modi government, particularly on India's foreign policy, which he said was solely decided by the Prime Minister. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee raises concerns over deleted voters from electoral rolls, questions election fairness

Mynaguri (West Bengal) | March 25, 2026 1:51:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday raised serious concerns about the deletion of genuine voters' names from the electoral rolls. ... read..

JK: Tourists visit Sanasar Valley as snow clears from Patnitop-Sanasar road

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 25, 2026 1:51:32 PM IST

Tourists have started flocking to the bowl-shaped Sanasar Valley in large numbers to witness its natural beauty following the onset of spring and the clearance of snow from the Patnitop-Sanasar road in Jammu and Kashmir. ... read..

Karti Chidambaram backs Women's Reservation Bill, seeks clarity on framework

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:51:29 PM IST

Congress Member of Parliament Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday expressed support for the Women's Reservation Bill, stating the party backs greater representation for women but needs clarity on the Bill's contours. ... read..

Rajnath Singh to chair all-party meeting on West Asia crisis at 5 PM today

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:51:28 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting at 5 PM on Wednesday to discuss the West Asia crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, and several other ministers will also attend the meeting. ... read..

Jaypee Infratech Ltd money laundering case: Court grants interim bail to Manoj Gaur in view of his mother's death

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:51:26 PM IST

The Patiala House court on Wednesday granted two weeks' interim bail to Manoj Gaur, the former CMD of Jaypee Infratech Ltd, in view of the death of his mother. ... read..

"People tired of 10 yrs of misgovernance by the LDF," says Shashi Tharoor; expresses confidence in Congress prospects

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 1:51:22 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday expressed confidence ahead of the Kerala elections, stating that the contest in the state remains primarily between the UDF and the LDF. ... read..

'No fuel shortage, supply normal': Telangana dealers assure

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 25, 2026 1:51:20 PM IST

The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association (TPDA) on Wednesday issued a clarification dismissing rumours of a fuel shortage, urging the public not to panic or engage in unnecessary bulk purchases. ... read..

Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam decides not to contest polls, DMK calls it "Selfless Sacrifice"

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 1:21:51 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Wednesday hailed actor-politician Kamal Haasan's decision to support the DMK-led alliance without contesting the upcoming assembly elections, stating this as a historic and selfless sacri ... read..

Under Smart City Mission, over 357 projects worth over Rs 11,000 cr completed across six smart cities in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 25, 2026 1:21:45 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to visit Gujarat on March 31. During this visit, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various urban development projects. ... read..

Tea garden workers set to play key role in shaping outcome of Assam Assembly polls

By Gaurav Arora Dibrugarh (Assam) | March 25, 2026 2:21:50 PM IST

Tea garden workers, one of the largest and most influential voter groups in Assam, are set to play a key role in shaping the outcome of the upcoming state Assembly polls, with livelihood concerns emerging as a central issue in tea-growing regions of Upper ... read..

Karnataka Police "hands over" Zero FIR filed in Ajit Pawar plane crash to Maharahstra police: Rohit Pawar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 25, 2026 1:21:40 PM IST

Nearly two months after demanding an investigation into the Baramati plane crash that killed NCP chief Ajit Pawar, the Karnataka Police registered a Zero FIR and requested the transfer of the case to the Baramati Rural Police Station in Pune district of M ... read..

BJP MLA Shikha Rai questions AAP protest, raises concerns over Opposition's role

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 1:21:35 PM IST

Leader of the Opposition and AAP MLA Atishi, along with other party MLAs, held a protest outside the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the BJP of misleading the people and failing in governance. ... read..

"Decision not by us, but those who fielded their son on RJD ticket": Rajiv Ranjan Singh on notice seeking JD(U) MP Giridhari Yadav's disqualification

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 12:51:43 PM IST

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Wednesday clarified that the move to disqualify Janata Dal (United) MP Giridhari Yadav was a result of the member's decision to campaign for an opposition candidate, who happened to be the latter's son, during the asse ... read..

BJP president Nitin Nabin visits Dakshineswar Kali Temple on second day of his West Bengal visit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 25, 2026 12:51:40 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Wednesday visited the historic Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata to offer prayers and seek blessings as part of his two-day organisational visit to West Bengal. ... read..

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna challenges acceptance of 'B' report in MUDA land scam, files petition in HC

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 25, 2026 12:51:30 PM IST

RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court challenging the action of the Special Court of People's Representatives, which accepted the 'B' report (closure report) filed by the Mysore Lokayukta Superintendent of Police ... read..

"Permission is given for offering namaz": BJP Chief Nitin Nabin slams West Bengal Govt over puja pandal permissions

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal) | March 25, 2026 12:51:26 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday accused the West Bengal administration of following a dual policy regarding religious permissions, claiming that citizens are forced to approach the High Court for setting up puja pandals. Speaking after off ... read..

"Is he worthy of being LoP?": Jagdambika Pal criticises Rahul Gandhi's absence from Parliament

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 12:51:25 PM IST

Ahead of the all-party meeting on the West Asia conflict today, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal criticised Rahul Gandhi's absence, pointing out his inconsistency in attending House proceedings. ... read..

"We must work together": Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami calls for collective action to navigate global crisis amid West Asia tensions

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 25, 2026 12:51:19 PM IST

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday chaired a high-level state cabinet meeting in Dehradun to discuss the state's response to the ongoing global situation. Emphasising the need for regional and national cooperation, the Chief Minister urged th ... read..

"PM should personally attend All-Party meeting on West Asia conflict," says Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 12:51:16 PM IST

Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Wednesday said that if the government's All-Party Meeting on the West Asia conflict is only a formality, it should not have been called. ... read..

Opposition MPs hold protest in Parliament premises over LPG supply issue

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 12:21:52 PM IST

Ahead of the all party meeting called on the West Asia conflict, opposition MPs on Wednesday held a protest in Parliament premises over the LPG supply issue. ... read..

"PM's 'like the Covid period' statement has panicked people": MK Stalin slams Union govt over gas shortage

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 25, 2026 12:21:35 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday strongly criticised the Union government over the ongoing cooking gas shortage, stating that recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created unnecessary panic among the public. ... read..

"Meeting with PM Modi was focused on Himachal Pradesh": BJP's Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 25, 2026 12:21:30 PM IST

The Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, on Wednesday said he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and discussed a range of issues concerning the state, asserting that such interactions should no ... read..

KTR alleges Revanth Reddy's involvement in "massive TDR scam"

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 25, 2026 12:21:28 PM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) accused Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his family of being involved in a massive TDR (Transferable Development Rights) scam, claiming that the Reddy family had been buying TDRs i ... read..

"Very confident that UDF will come to power in Kerala": Ramesh Chennithala

Kozhikode (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 12:21:24 PM IST

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Wednesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and CPI(M) are dealing "underhand" to defeat Congress-led UDF, exuding confidence that the alliance will return to power in the poll-bound state. ... read..

Threat mail sent to the Speaker's OSD, allegedly targeting Delhi Assembly with bomb

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 12:21:20 PM IST

A threat mail allegedly targeting the Speaker's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) and the state assembly has been received, raising serious security concerns. ... read..

Gaurav Gogoi accuses BJP of running state govts through "remote control from Delhi"

Guwahati (Assam) | March 25, 2026 11:51:45 AM IST

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday criticised the functioning of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party does not give due respect to the Chief Minister's position. ... read..

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan lauds people-centric model, blames BJP & Congress for rubber sector collapse

Kottayam (Kerala) | March 25, 2026 12:51:37 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that over the past decade, the state has consistently showcased a "people-centric development model" despite facing significant financial constraints imposed by the Central government and persistent ... read..

"Should not try to scare us": Congress' Imran Masood on notice to vacate party's office at 24 Akbar Road

New Delhi | March 25, 2026 11:51:37 AM IST

Amid mounting chaos over a notice to vacate party office at 24 Akbar Road, Congress MP Imran Masood on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government was attempting to silence the party through pressure tactics. ... read..

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