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Gujarat: PM Modi gifts nation development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore, flags off Khedbrahma-Himmatnagar-Asarwa train service

Vav-Tharad (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 6:22:10 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth more than Rs 20,000 crore. These projects span key sectors including Power, Railways, Road Transport & Highways, Health, Urban Developm ... read..

Major bureaucratic shuffle: Union Cabinet approves new secretaries for Information and Broadcasting, other key departments

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 6:22:05 PM IST

In a sweeping bureaucratic reshuffle on the last day of the financial year, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment and transfer of over 40 senior officers across various central ministries and departments. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM inspects Champawat Science Centre, highlights youth innovation, education

Champawat (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 5:52:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, during his visit to Champawat district on Tuesday, conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction state-of-the-art Science Centre being built at a cost of approximately Rs 55.52 crore, according t ... read..

People's support beyond expectations in Bagalkote bypoll: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Bagalkote (Karnataka) | March 31, 2026 5:52:21 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that public support for Congress candidate Umesh Meti in the Bagalkote assembly by-election is "beyond expectations". ... read..

Completely baseless conspiracy to tarnish my image: Himachal Chief Secy Sanjay Gupta dismisses allegations of illegal land purchase

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 5:52:19 PM IST

The Chief Secretary of the Himachal Pradesh government, Sanjay Gupta, on Tuesday dismissed allegations against him as "misleading and sensational", claiming they are part of a larger conspiracy by a section of officers to malign his reputation. ... read..

Robotic surgery will not benefit the poor, basic health system in shambles: BJP's Vipin Singh Parmar

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 5:52:12 PM IST

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA Vipin Singh Parmar on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Himachal Pradesh government over the introduction of robotic surgery facilities, alleging that the move prioritises high-end technology over ... read..

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Kaynes SEMICON plant at Sanand, Gujarat

Sanand (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 5:52:08 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Kaynes Technology semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking the commencement of production at the facility. ... read..

Rs 200 crore extortion case: Arguments concluded in Leena Maria Paulose's bail hearing in MCOCA case

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 5:52:06 PM IST

Actor Leena Maria Paulose's counsel and Delhi Police concluded arguments in the MCOCA case linked with an alleged Rs 200 crore extortion case. Delhi police had opposed the bail plea of actor Leena Maria, calling her the co-head of a crime syndicate. She, ... read..

Uttarakhand CM orders strict action after Dehradun incident; official suspended

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 5:51:59 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over a recent law-and-order incident in Dehradun, stressing that there will be no compromise on maintaining law and order in the state under any circumstances. ... read..

MP-UP would together script new model of good governance, religious tourism, says CM Mohan Yadav

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 5:51:57 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday said that Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh would together script a new model of good governance and religious tourism, drawing inspiration from shared cultural heritage and development initiatives. ... read..

West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee highlights developmental works in Debra, slams Railway ministry for project delays

Debra (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 5:22:34 PM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addressed the public meeting at Balichak Bhajahari Institution Ground, Debra, highlighting how the region has been transformed with the introduction of better ... read..

"False complaint filed at DMK's Instigation": TVK candidate Prakash denies sexual harassment charges

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 5:22:28 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader and candidate from Poonamallee Assembly constituency Prakash called the sexual harassment complaint filed against "false", stating that the woman was instigated by the members of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). ... read..

Haryana govt recovers Rs 127.27 cr from Kotak Mahindra Bank; no outstanding dues left with any bank

Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 31, 2026 5:22:24 PM IST

In a significant move to safeguard public finances, the Panchkula Municipal Corporation has successfully recovered a principal amount of Rs 127.27 crore from Kotak Mahindra Bank. ... read..

"Can't protect own party workers, how will he protect people?": AIADMK's SP Velumani targets Vijay

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 5:22:20 PM IST

AIADMK leader SP Velumani on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on TVK chief Vijay, questioning his political credibility and ability to ensure safety for the public if voted to power. ... read..

Will restore previous system of entry fee collection, no hike imposed: Himachal CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 5:22:14 PM IST

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Tuesday indicated that the state government may restore the earlier system of collecting entry fee separately, amid the ongoing controversy over the issue. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta dismisses rumours about 'Pink Saheli card', says AAP just 'annoyed' by welfare schemes

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 5:22:13 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday dismissed claims regarding the 'Pink Saheli Card' not functioning, stating that certain political individuals are attempting to spread false rumours about its use. ... read..

J-K: Two firefighters sustain injuries after fire breaks out in Srinagar's residential building

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 31, 2026 5:22:07 PM IST

Two firefighter personnel were injured this afternoon while attempting to contain a fire that broke out in a residential house in the Habba Kadal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, an official said on Tuesday. ... read..

PM Modi honoured with Merchant Navy miniature flag ahead of National Maritime Day

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 4:51:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ceremonially pinned with the Merchant Navy Miniature Flag on Tuesday, ahead of the National Maritime Day, marking the commencement of Merchant Navy Week and recognising the vital role of India's maritime sector. ... read..

Assam Police tightens security in Sribhumi, conducts inspections to ensure free and fair polls

Sribhumi (Assam) | March 31, 2026 4:51:52 PM IST

Assam Police have tightened the security in the Sribhumi district, conducting regular vehicle inspections and monitoring the movement to prevent any potential disruptions or the transport of illegal items ahead of the assembly elections. ... read..

Entry tax rationalisation under review, robotic surgery subsidised for poor: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 4:51:44 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the state government is reviewing the recent increase in entry tax and will consider rationalisation to avoid any law and order situation, while defending the rollout of robotic surger ... read..

MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, tours temple corridor

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 4:22:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and sought the blessings of Baba Vishwanath. ... read..

YSRCP Chief Jagan Mohan Reddy pays tributes on occasion of Mahavir Jayanti

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 4:22:15 PM IST

YSRCP President and former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh YS Jagan Mohan Reddy paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Mahavir on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavir Janma Kalyanak) at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli on Tuesday. ... read..

BJP unveils manifesto for 'Viksit Keralam'; pledges AIIMS, High-Speed Rail, women's welfare

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 4:22:11 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala on Tuesday released its election manifesto outlining a detailed roadmap for the state's development, sector-specific economic growth, and welfare initiatives for women and poor families if voted to power in the u ... read..

"EPS will be crowned as Tamil Nadu's CM, People are sick, tired of Stalin's rhetoric of achievements," AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 3:52:04 PM IST

AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan exuded confidence about his party's prospects ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Sathyan accused the DMK of failing to deliver on its promises and said voters are ready for a change. ... read..

Odisha Police has been highly successful in removing Naxal threat from state: ADG anti-Naxal ops Sanjeeb Panda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 31, 2026 3:23:19 PM IST

Additional Director General of anti-Naxal operations in Odisha, Sanjeeb Panda on Tuesday said that state police and security forces have achieved significant success in curbing Left-wing extremism across the region. ... read..

Bill to declare Amaravati as sole capital of Andhra Pradesh to be moved in Lok Sabha on April 1

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 3:23:11 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, April 1, aiming to officially declare Amaravati as the sole capital of the State. ... read..

"We will put Assam on position to contribute to India's growth...": CM Sarma

Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2026 3:23:06 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday emphasised that after coming to power, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will take Assam to a position where it will contribute to the nation as a contributing factor in its growth trajectory rather than r ... read..

Uttarakhand govt receives Rs 91.31 crore untied grant from Centre to strengthen Panchayati Raj and Rural Development

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 3:23:05 PM IST

The Central Government has approved and released funds under the Fifteenth Finance Commission's "Untied" grant for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Uttarakhand for the financial year 2025-26, as per a CMO release. ... read..

Entry tax hike creating tension between Himachal and Punjab-Haryana: BJP's Jairam Thakur

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 3:22:46 PM IST

The opposition BJP staged a protest outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly premises on the 14th day of the ongoing Budget Session, ahead of the start of proceedings, demanding immediate rollback of the recent hike in entry tax. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspects ?55.52 crore construction work at Science Centre in Champawat

Champawat (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 3:22:43 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing construction at the Science Centre in Champawat, a project being developed at an estimated cost of ?55.52 crore. ... read..

BJP writes letter to Election Commission flags West Bengal CM's "inflammatory" speeches

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 3:22:39 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, West Bengal, accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of delivering inflammatory speeches that undermine the integrity of the ongoing electoral process. ... read..

ITBP to partner with Himachal for direct procurement from local farmers, strengthening rural economy

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 3:22:37 PM IST

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Himachal Pradesh for the procurement of locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, paneer, meat, trout fish and other agricultural products. ... read..

Goods train derails near Manubolu, disrupting Vijayawada-Chennai & Tirupati rail traffic

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 2:57:06 PM IST

A goods train derailed near the Manubolu-Kommarapudi railway station in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi at Kannur rally says BJP wants CPM-LDF to win Kerala Assembly polls, alleges PM Modi holds 'jail keys' to CM Vijayan

Kannur (Kerala) | March 31, 2026 2:57:04 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged a "secret partnership" between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claim ... read..

Calcutta HC dismisses Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee's PIL against transfer of officials by Election Commission

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 2:56:55 PM IST

Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed the PIL filed by Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha member and advocate Kalyan Banerjee against transfers of IAS, IPS and other officials in West Bengal. ... read..

Lotus will bloom in Keralam, people will uproot LDF, UDF "game fixing" system: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 2:56:53 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin launched a sharp attack on the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing them of engaging in "game-fixing" politics by alternately supporting and criticising each other to stay in power. ... read..

"Edappadi Palaniswami stands as an aggressive slave of the BJP," says Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tiruvannamalai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 2:56:51 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin launched a sharp attack on Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami during an election campaign meeting in Tiruvannamalai. ... read..

MP: BJP councillor shot dead in Datia, police begin investigation

Datia (Madhya Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 2:56:50 PM IST

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor was shot dead in broad daylight by unidentified assailants in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district on Tuesday, a police officer said. ... read..

Maid-turned-candidate: Kalita Majhi front's BJP battle against TMC "loot" in Ausgram

Purba Bardhaman (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 2:56:46 PM IST

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has found its most striking "common man" narrative in Kalita Majhi, a domestic worker, now running as the BJP candidate for Ausgram in Purba Bardhaman. ... read..

Sheetla Mata Temple stampede: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for kin of deceased, death toll raises to 8

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:43 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep condolences to the families of Nalanda Sheetla Mata Temple stampede victims and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to be given to the kin of eac ... read..

From TMC to BJP: Tennis legend Leander Paes begins new political innings ahead of upcoming polls

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:39 PM IST

Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming e ... read..

"Happened due to administration's laxity...": Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Nalanda stampede

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:38 PM IST

Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Tuesday criticised the government over the Nalanda Sheetla Mata Temple stampede, saying it had occurred due to the laxity of the administration. ... read..

He is a senior leader, extend best wishes: TMC MP Yusuf Pathan on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury contesting assembly polls

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 2:56:36 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Yusuf Pathan on Tuesday wished Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on his return to West Bengal state politics and contesting the election from the Baharampur assembly seat. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM inaugurates National Flag Memorial, holds 'Mukhya Sevak Samvad' in Champawat

Champawat (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 2:56:31 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday attended the inauguration of the National Flag Memorial and the 'Mukhya Sevak Samvad' program in Champawat in the State. ... read..

"Congress subjected Assam to step-motherly treatment": Rajnath Singh ahead of Assembly polls

Tezpur (Assam) | March 31, 2026 2:56:29 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched an attack against Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and subjecting the state to "step-motherly treatment." ... read..

Eight dead, eight injured: Nalanda DM on Sheetla Mata Mandir stampede

Nalanda (Bihar) | March 31, 2026 2:56:27 PM IST

Nalanda DM Kundan Kumar on Tuesday confirmed that a total of eight people died in the Maa Sheetla Mandir stampede earlier today; meanwhile, eight were admitted to the hospital for treatment. ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurates Rs 3,300 crore Kayne Semiconductor Plant in Samand

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 2:56:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugrated Rs 3,300 crore Kayne's Semiconductor Plant at Sanand GIDC in Ahmedabad. ... read..

"He's contesting for his own survival:" TMC's Naru Gopal Mukherjee slams Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's bid for Berhampore seat

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 2:56:24 PM IST

The Berhampore seat has emerged as one of the most critical constituencies in the West Bengal polls. Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is contesting from this constituency and re-entering state politics after 30 years. As a result, this move h ... read..

Karnataka CM expresses confidence of Congress winning Bagalkot by-election

Bagalkot (Karnataka) | March 31, 2026 2:56:22 PM IST

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday expressed confidence that there is a strong pro-Congress wave in the Bagalkot assembly constituency ahead of the upcoming bye-election in the region. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, alleges BJP agents attempting 'voter hijacking' by flooding CEC's office

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 2:56:20 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging a conspiracy to undermine democratic rights in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

Political focus of our manifesto is to defeat BJP: CPI leader Vahida Nizam on Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 2:56:13 PM IST

CPI leader Vahida Nizam on Tuesday announced the release of the party's election manifesto, stating that it addresses the needs of a broad cross-section of society, including farmers, youth, students, women, transgender persons, and specially abled indivi ... read..

"Prestige of PM Modi not sliding now?": Randeep Surjewala slams Centre over falling value of rupee

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 31, 2026 2:56:11 PM IST

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday slammed the Centre after the rupee crossed the 95-mark against one USD, saying the prestige of the Prime Minister is sliding along with the value of the currency. ... read..

We are digitising and preserving ancient manuscripts to safeguard our heritage for future generations: PM Modi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 1:21:54 PM IST

Highlighting the neglect of valuable manuscripts by previous governments, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised that his administration is actively working to preserve them through the Gyan Bharatam Mission. ... read..

"BJP will win in Assam by breaking all previous records": Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis predicts hat-trick

Jorhat (Assam) | March 31, 2026 1:21:47 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday predicted a hat-trick win for the BJP in Assam, saying the party will break previous records under Prime Minister Modi and CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership. ... read..

TVK chief Vijay to file nomition from Tiruchirappalli East on April 2

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 1:21:41 PM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay will file his nomination on April 2 for the Tiruchirappalli East Assembly constituency ahead of the upcoming state elections. ... read..

"Shadow of violence, murder, and fear under the BJP's irresponsible leadership," Rahul Gandhi on Brigadier's killing in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 31, 2026 1:21:38 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised the law and order situation in Uttarakhand, citing the recent killing of a retired army officer in Dehradun. ... read..

"Puducherry best in all development indicators": K Annamalai expresses confidence in NDA's win in Assembly polls

Puducherry | March 31, 2026 1:21:34 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday expressed confidence in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)'s victory in the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Four cops injured as seized firecrackers explode at Challapalli Police Station

Krishna ( Andhra Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 1:21:31 PM IST

At least 4 police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, sustained injuries on Tuesday morning after seized firecrackers accidentally exploded at the Challapalli Police Station in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Bihar: 6 dead, several injured in stampede in Nalanda temple

Nalanda (Bihar) | March 31, 2026 12:52:18 PM IST

At least six people were killed and over a dozen sustained injuries in a stampede in Bihar's Nalanda district during prayers at the Sheetla Mata Temple located in Maghda village. ... read..

"Raising money from people for Keralam polls": SUCI(C) candidate Ashna Thambi with Rs 84 net worth

Kottayam (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 12:52:14 PM IST

A literature graduate and Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) candidate from the Ettumanoor seat in Keralam Ashna Thambi's election affidavit declares her net worth as just Rs 84. On the day of filing her nomination, Ashna said she had only Rs 40 ... read..

Chhattisgarh: 11 Maoists surrender in Kanker, hands over AK-47

Kanker (Chhattisgarh) | March 31, 2026 12:52:11 PM IST

In a significant development, a total of 11 Maoists renounced violence and decided to join the mainstream over the past week, police officials said. ... read..

When knowledge is right, it becomes foundation for equality and service: PM Modi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 12:52:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the architecture and design of the Samrat Samprati Museum at Korba Pith, saying it beautifully reflects India's grandeur and identity. ... read..

Bihar Dy CM Samrat Choudhary assures support to families of Sheetla Mata Temple stampede victims

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 12:52:07 PM IST

Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives due to a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Nalanda and assured government support to them. ... read..

Nitish Kumar announces Rs 6 lakh aid for families of Sheetla Mata Temple stampede victims

Patna (Bihar) | March 31, 2026 12:51:57 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday expressed grief on the Nalanda Sheetla Mata Temple stampede and announced Rs 4 lakhs each from Disaster Management Department and Rs 2 lakhs each from CM relief fund (a total of Rs 6 Lakhs each) for the next of ... read..

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann flags off 508 emergency response vehicles at state event

Sangrur (Punjab) | March 31, 2026 12:51:55 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) during a state-level event at Lada Kothi in Sangrur on Tuesday. ... read..

CAG report exposes Telangana's "treasury's condition," says Telangana Jagruthi President K Kavitha

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 31, 2026 12:51:53 PM IST

Telangana Jagruthi President Kalvakuntla Kavitha on Tuesday accused the Congress-led Telangana government of deceiving the public by claiming a surplus budget while reportedly accumulating debts worth ?8.65 lakh crore. ... read..

BJP-NDA's position on Sabarimala is clear, committed to protecting the faith of all 'vishwasis': Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Rahul Gandhi

Thiruvanthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 12:51:52 PM IST

Amid an intensifying political climate as Keralam prepares for the April 9 Assembly elections, BJP State President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday launched a twin-pronged attack on the opposition, labelling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a 'record holder ... read..

Sonia Gandhi discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after recovering from systemic infection

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 12:51:50 PM IST

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been discharged from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in the capital on Tuesday morning. She will continue treatment and follow-up at home. The senior Congress leader was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on the night ... read..

Congress' Atul Patil hits back at Amit Shah's remarks criticising party's 'inaction' on Naxalism

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | March 31, 2026 12:21:56 PM IST

Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tuesday while highlighting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks blaming Congress' inaction for ending Naxalism during its tenure, stated that the current government cannot do what the party has done. ... read..

Smart City Mission nothing short of deception: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 12:21:41 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday slammed the Centre's Smart City Mission, flagging a lack of clean water and air, and safety concerns in cities. ... read..

Unfortunate one government taking sole credit for ending Naxalism: UBT Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 12:21:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday stressed that the efforts towards curbing Naxalism in India cannot be possible due to contribution of just one government. ... read..

Delhi HC directs nurses' body to submit representation, asks INC to decide on grievance mechanism

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 12:21:36 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the Indian Professional Nurses Association (IPNA) to submit a representation to the Secretary of the Indian Nursing Council (INC), and asked the Council to consider and decide the same within a stipulated time, while exam ... read..

Mistakes of Centre: DK Shivakumar on price rise, gas and power crisis

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 31, 2026 11:51:38 AM IST

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress in-charge for the state Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, sharply criticising the Centre over rising prices o ... read..

President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings of Mahavir Jayanti

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 11:51:33 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday extended her heartfelt greetings on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, calling upon citizens to continuously strive toward building a more sensitive, peaceful, and inclusive society. ... read..

New Delhi: Bengali migrants rush home over voter list fears ahead of West Bengal elections

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 11:51:31 AM IST

Amid reports that voters who do not cast their votes in the upcoming West Bengal elections may face deletion from future electoral rolls, Bengali migrants living in New Delhi are returning to their native districts to ensure they can vote in the state ele ... read..

"Central govt must urgently withdraw the measure...": Pinarayi Vijayan on Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendment

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | March 31, 2026 11:51:22 AM IST

Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday said that the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendment has created a sense of insecurity among a section of society and demanded that the centre withdraw the measure. ... read..

BJP releases 4th list of 13 candidates for West Bengal Assembly elections, replaces Maynaguri constituency candidate

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 11:21:45 AM IST

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released the fourth list of 13 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. The list also replaced the candidate in Maynaguri constituency. ... read..

Telangana: Man allegedly kills wife and son, injures daughter over family dispute in Rangareddy

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 31, 2026 11:21:38 AM IST

A man allegedly killed his wife and son and stabbed his daughter over an internal dispute in the Amangal Mandal of Rangareddy district. The daughter is currently undergoing medical treatment after her father reportedly used a knife to attack her. ... read..

"Stalin doesn't want leaders to campaign in Kolathur": TVK Gen Secy Aadhav Arjuna slams DMK over case against Vijay

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 11:21:32 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) general secretary Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday slammed the ruling DMK after a Model Code of Conduct violation case was filed against Vijay. ... read..

Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 11:21:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in the Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra campus in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti. ... read..

MRI machines to witness marginal price hike due to global war impact, warn medical experts

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 10:51:41 AM IST

The medical tourism industry has witnessed a slowdown in growth due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has triggered a price rise in plastic raw materials. Consequently, while supply chain costs are increasing, the impact on the price of new MRI mac ... read..

"Receiving huge response": TVK's Aadhav Arjuna begins election campaign for Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 10:51:40 AM IST

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna on Tuesday held a door-to-door campaign in Chennai, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. ... read..

"People's suggestions helped us create the manifesto...": Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2026 10:51:38 AM IST

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) went house to house in Assam to know people's suggestions during the preparations of the Sankalp Patra, before the document was made. ... read..

"As a child, I played here...": Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury returns to assembly polls after 30 yrs, campaigns in Berhampore

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 10:51:35 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and Berhampore Assembly constituency candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday campaigned in Berhampore, Murshidabad, where he's the party's candidate for the upcoming State Assembly election. ... read..

Assam BJP promises UCC, Rs 3000 monthly for women ahead of polls

Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2026 10:51:26 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, promising a Uniform Civil Code and increasing the monthly direct bank transfer under the Orunodoi scheme to Rs 3,000 for women. ... read..

Terror operative Shabbir Lone in regular touch with Pak based handlers, module recced temples and commercial hubs in Delhi

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 10:51:24 AM IST

A day after terror operative Shabbir Ahmed Lone was sent to police custody his role in fermenting terror activities has unravelled. According to investigation officers, Lone maintained regular communication with handlers of the Pakistan-based terror outfi ... read..

Naxalism felt like "parallel govt": Social worker Farooq Ali praises "Naxal Mukt Bharat" initiative

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | March 31, 2026 10:51:19 AM IST

Anti-Naxal activist and social worker Farooq Ali hailed the "Naxal Mukt Bharat" initiative, calling the March 31, 2026, deadline set by Centre to end Naxalism in the country as "effective." ... read..

"Secure, developed Assam": BJP releases 'Sankalp Patra' for 2026 assembly elections

Guwahati (Assam) | March 31, 2026 10:21:43 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Bannari Amman Temple Kundam festival sees massive turnout; 500+ police deployed

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 10:21:42 AM IST

The annual Bannari Amman Temple Kundam (firewalk) festival was held early this morning in Bannari near Sathyamangalam in Erode district, drawing a large number of devotees from across the region. ... read..

MP: Bhopal Metro project enters new phase as underground tunnel construction work begins

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 31, 2026 9:51:38 AM IST

The ongoing construction work of Bhopal Metro Project entered into a new phase as Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) formally commenced underground tunnel construction work on Monday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu polls: Case filed against TVK chief Vijay for alleged Model Code of Conduct violation

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 31, 2026 9:51:35 AM IST

A case has been registered against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct at Peravallur Police Station in Perambur, Chennai. ... read..

"Tool to curb the freedom of speech, suppress Opposition voices": BRS's Ravula Sridhar Reddy slams Hate Speech Bill

Hyderabad (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 9:51:36 AM IST

BRS leader Ravula Srihar Reddy on Tuesday criticised the proposed Hate Speech & Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2026, stating that while it is the responsibility of an elected government to safeguard fundamental rights, the Bill appears to deviate from ... read..

"People can now move about freely...": Koya Youth Wing District President on Naxal-Mukt Bharat mission

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | March 31, 2026 9:51:28 AM IST

Koya Community Youth Wing District President, Ganesh Madavi, on Monday said that people can move freely in the region as Naxalism seems to be on the verge of eradication, making the area safe and secure. ... read..

PM Modi to inaugurate Samrat Samprati Museum; launch multiple projects worth ?20,000 crore across Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 31, 2026 9:21:47 AM IST

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar today during his visit to Gujarat to inaugurate multiple projects. ... read..

West Bengal: Low wages drive youth away from traditional silk production despite sales

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 31, 2026 9:21:43 AM IST

The silk weavers in West Bengal have been facing shrink of traditional family businesses as wages have remained very low in recent years despite the growing sales of silk garments, discouraging the youth from taking up the job opportunities in the product ... read..

"Southern states risk being pushed to political margins": Cong MP Manickam Tagore raises concern over delimitation exercise

New Delhi | March 31, 2026 9:21:39 AM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Tuesday raised concerns over the long due delimitation exercise, flagging a risk of southern states being "pushed to political margins" as the northern states may gain more seats in Lok Sabha expansion. ... read..

"Decision on Bihar CM will be made in Delhi, Gujarat," claims RJD MP Sudhakar Singh after Nitish Kumar's resignation as Bihar MLC

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 31, 2026 9:21:35 AM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Tuesday alleged that Bihar's governance has shifted into the hands of leaders from Delhi and Gujarat. The leader's remarks came following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Abujhmarh begins new rehabilitation journey after end of Naxalism with "Sushasan Express"

Narayanpur (Chhattisgarh) | March 31, 2026 9:21:34 AM IST

The Rekawaya village in the Abujhmarh area of Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district has begun a new era of development, as an era of darkness of bombs, gunpowder, and guns has been lifted with the launch of the "Sushasan Express" initiative, ending a decade- ... read..

Landslide at Ramban blocks Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; Restoration work ongoing

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 31, 2026 9:21:29 AM IST

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) is currently blocked due to a landslide in the Mehar area of Ramban district, which was triggered by heavy rainfall in the area. ... read..

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