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Nigambodh Ghat reports no gas shortage; cremation services continue unaffected

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 6:51:51 AM IST

The supervisor at Nigambodh Ghat, Sanjeev, on Saturday assured full gas supply and said that the supply chain disruption has had no impact on the cremation ground. ... read..

Assam Minister Ashok Singhal hails Amit Shah's visit to Sonitpur for Vijay Sankalp rally

Dhekiajuli (Sonitpur) | March 29, 2026 6:51:46 AM IST

Assam Minister and BJP candidate from the Dhekiajuli Assembly constituency, Ashok Singhal expressed elation over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled arrival for a campaign here. ... read..

Four faiths, one river: Musi Rejuvenation Project to build riverfront with sacred spaces for all religions in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 29, 2026 6:21:59 AM IST

In the heart of Hyderabad, a transformative vision is taking shape along the banks of the historic Musi River--one that blends environmental revival with a profound message of unity. ... read..

"Justice has prevailed": Advocate Romil Sagar hails acquittal of all accused in 2004 Cantt firing case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2026 6:21:55 AM IST

Advocate Romil Sagar on Saturday expressed happiness over the acquittal of all accused in the 2004 Cantt firing case, describing it as a win for justice. ... read..

Assam: BJP workers create portrait of Amit Shah with diyas ahead of Vijay Sankalp rally

Sonitpur (Assam) | March 29, 2026 5:51:36 AM IST

BJP workers on Saturday created a portrait of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with diyas at Shaheed Maidan ahead of the Vijay Sankalp rally in Dhekiajuli of Sonitpur district in Assam. ... read..

Great Indian Bustard chick born in Kutch after 10 years

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 29, 2026 6:51:49 AM IST

Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia stated that, through the combined efforts of the Forest Departments of Gujarat and Rajasthan, the Union Ministry of Environment, and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), a significant milestone has been ac ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi attends Integrated Air Defence Firepower exercise in

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 4:51:46 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, Odisha. ... read..

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi attends Integrated Air Defence Firepower exercise in Odisha

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 4:51:44 AM IST

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, on Saturday witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, Odisha. ... read..

AAP's Delhi President appeals CJI to take action against CM Rekha Gupta over judicial process remarks

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 4:51:41 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Delhi State President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday urged the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Suryakant to take suo motu cognisance and initiate contempt proceedings against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for referring to a judge as "set. ... read..

AI summit protest case: Court grants interim protection to IYC member subject to him joining investigation

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 4:51:40 AM IST

Patiala House Court on Saturday granted interim protection from arrest to Mohd Nawaz Khan, district president of the Indian Youth Congress, in connection with the "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit protest in the national capital in February. ... read..

RSS Gen Secy Dattatreya Hosabale and Tibetan spiritual leader 7th Ling Rinpoche attend Dharma Sammelan in Dharamshala

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | March 29, 2026 4:21:34 AM IST

During the first day of his visit to Dharamshala, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale began by holding a courtesy meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. ... read..

"We have been winning all elections...will come back with 100 plus seats": Kerala LoP VD Satheesan

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2026 3:51:33 AM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections, Kerala Assembly LoP VD Satheesan on Saturday exuded confidence in the victory of the United Democratic Front, saying that they will "come back with 100-plus seats". ... read..

2020 Delhi riots case accused Sharjeel Imam attends brother Muzzammil's wedding during interim bail

Jehanabad (Bihar) | March 29, 2026 3:21:56 AM IST

Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the "larger conspiracy" case related to the Delhi riots of 2020, attended his younger brother, Muzzammil Imam's wedding on Saturday, for which a Delhi court granted him a 10-day interim bail. ... read..

"Talent from across country gathers at IFFD": Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra attends festival

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 2:51:42 AM IST

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra visited the exhibition at Bharat Mandapam under the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) and experienced, along with the citizens of Delhi, the remarkable journey of Indian cinema from its inception to the presen ... read..

Odisha: Disciplinary action taken against PSO involved in Titilagarh firing case, police says

Balangir (Odisha) | March 29, 2026 2:21:52 AM IST

An investigation has been initiated in the Titilagarh firing case on Saturday, according to the police officials. ... read..

"Raja vs Rajkumar":Congress torn apart by internal power clash in Assam, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Guwahati (Assam) | March 29, 2026 1:51:45 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam Pradesh, has underscored the remarkable transformation of Assam under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while sharply criticising the Congress party for what Union ... read..

"Bengalis have prepared chargesheet against BJP:" TMC leader Kunal Ghosh mocks Amit Shah's statement against Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 29, 2026 1:51:43 AM IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Saturday mocked Amit Shah's criticism of the West Bengal government, claiming that the people of the state have instead 'prepared a chargesheet' against the BJP. ... read..

Railways Ministry to decongest 76 major stations with new high-tech amenities across India

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 1:51:42 AM IST

To tackle the heavy rush of passengers across the Indian Railways network, the Ministry of Railways has initiated a comprehensive plan to establish dedicated passenger holding areas at 76 stations across India with all the latest amenities. ... read..

Tight security at every inch, Jewar International Airport turns into impregnable fortress

Jewar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 29, 2026 1:51:37 AM IST

On the occasion of the inauguration of the first phase of Noida International Airport on Saturday, the entire airport and its surrounding areas were transformed into an impenetrable security zone. Strong security arrangements are now being ensured on a pe ... read..

"UDF will change entire state": VD Satheesan targets LDF ahead of polls

Kochi (Kerala) | March 29, 2026 1:51:35 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly and Congress leader VD Satheesan on Saturday expressed confidence that the United Democratic Front will receive strong public support in the upcoming Assembly elections. ... read..

"Rs 1.5 lakh crore corruption in name of Musi project; CM Revanth Reddy intimidating people with threat politics": KTR

Hyderabad (Telengana) | March 29, 2026 1:51:34 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of resorting to intimidation whenever questions are raised about corruption and scams in Telangana. ... read..

Advertisements objectionable in eyes of law prohibited for display in railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | March 29, 2026 1:51:32 AM IST

Indian Railways has formulated comprehensive Non-Fare Revenue (NFR) policies to earn non-fare revenue through advertisement and branding initiatives. Under the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising policy, there are opportunities for advertising in circulating ar ... read..

Benami land deal row intensifies in Himachal: issue rocks assembly, FIR sought; BJP's Satpal Satti demands SIT probe

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 11:52:01 PM IST

A major political and legal controversy has surfaced in Himachal Pradesh over alleged large-scale benami land transactions in Solan district, with the issue resonating both inside the State Assembly and through a formal police complaint seeking registrati ... read..

BJP MLA Rakesh Jamwal questions preparedness for robotic surgery in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 11:51:58 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) MLA Rakesh Jamwal on Saturday raised concerns over the state government's plans to introduce robotic surgery in Himachal Pradesh, questioning the preparedness and availability of basic healthcare infrastructure. ... read..

Karnataka Govt unveils 450-bed super speciality Children's Hospital

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 28, 2026 11:51:52 PM IST

Karnataka government has constructed a massive, state-of-the-art 450-bed children's hospital at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health to provide advanced care and treatment for children, said Sharanprakash R Patil, Minister for Medical Education. ... read..

'Earth Hour Not Merely Symbolic': CM Dhami observes Earth Hour, appeals for daily energy conservation

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 11:51:48 PM IST

On the occasion of the global environmental initiative Earth Hour, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the campaign by switching off all non-essential lights at the Chief Minister's residence from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM for one hour. ... read..

'Real chargesheet will be by people on May 4': TMC hits back after Amit Shah releases BJP chargesheet against Mamata Banerjee govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 11:51:41 PM IST

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday released the BJP's "chargesheet" against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government in Kolkata, calling the upcoming polls a decisive choice between "fear and trust ... read..

Deadly explosion in Jorhat's Rajamaidam area leaves two people dead, one child critical

Jorhat (Assam) | March 28, 2026 11:51:37 PM IST

A tragic incident occurred in a residential colony of Jorhat district, which left two people dead and several others injured. The disaster has triggered widespread panic across the locality. ... read..

Five convicts in Coimbatore overseas job scam sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 11:21:42 PM IST

The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Coimbatore has convicted six accused in an overseas job scam case, sentencing five of them to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a total fine of Rs 54 lakh, while another accused was sentenced four years of ... read..

Double standards, political U-turns on Amaravati: CM Naidu targets Jagan

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 11:21:40 PM IST

Delivering a strong critique in the Assembly, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of repeatedly shifting his stance on Amaravati for political convenience. ... read..

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal visits Tiruppur, assures support for textile sector

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 11:21:39 PM IST

Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Parliamentary Affairs, and Culture Arjun Ram Meghwal visited the industrial city of Tiruppur on Saturday to engage with representatives of the textile industry and understand the challenges faced by the sector. ... read..

Fish politics: Myona's farmers demand fresh water, laboratory, power subsidy for pisciculture in West Bengal ahead of polls

By Sandeep Pradhan Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 11:21:37 PM IST

While fish has taken centre stage in the high-octane election of West Bengal after political parties in the state made narratives and claims regarding its consumption, farmers of the Moyna area in Purba Medinipur district engaged in pisciculture are still ... read..

"People do not want to witness dirty politics of CM": Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi

Guwahati (Assam) | March 28, 2026 11:21:35 PM IST

The Congress party's election campaign continues across the state as the election draws closer. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi on Saturday participated in several campaign meetings in Titabor Assembly constituency, seeking the lov ... read..

MP: ED files chargesheet against former health services director in over Rs 9 Crore PMLA case

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 10:51:56 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Bhopal Zonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Court (PMLA), Bhopal, against Dr Amarnath Mittal, former Director of Health Services, Government of Madhya Pradesh, and others under the Prevention ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Shimla police debunk allegations against Bangladeshi student, says no evidence of wrongdoing

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 10:51:50 PM IST

Shimla Police on Saturday clarified that allegations circulating on social media regarding a foreign national posing 'suspiciously' in the city are misleading and not supported by evidence. ... read..

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini flags off special train service to Ayodhya under Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana scheme

Ambala (Haryana) | March 28, 2026 10:51:49 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday flagged off special train services connecting Ambala to Ayodhya under the Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana scheme. ... read..

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates, lays foundation stone for development works worth Rs 751 crore in Rajkot

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 10:51:42 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for around 45 development projects worth Rs 751.20 crore undertaken by the Rajkot Municipal Corporation. ... read..

AP Assembly unanimously passes resolution urging Centre to grant statutory capital status for Amaravati

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 10:21:36 PM IST

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday unanimously passed the resolution urging the Central government to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati as the permanent capital of the state. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces 'Dakshina Kasi' development under Musi river project

Manchirevula (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 10:21:34 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Saturday laid the foundation stone for Omkareshwara Swamy and Veerabhadra Swamy temples at Manchirevula, Telangana and announced plans to develop "Dakshina Kasi" under the Musi Rejuvenation Project. ... read..

MP: High Court stays suspension of teacher for sharing video over LPG shortage

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 10:21:32 PM IST

The Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court has stayed the suspension of a government primary school teacher who allegedly posted an offending video on social media discussing the LPG shortage. ... read..

"Message of change, hope": Shashi Tharoor on Congress strategy for Kerala polls; says 'happy to welcome' CM Vijayan, PM Modi in Palakkad

Kochi (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 10:21:31 PM IST

With just two weeks left for the Kerala Assembly elections, Palakkad is set to witness three rivals, the United Democratic Front (UDF), Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) converge in the city with Congress leader Shashi ... read..

"India a civilisational nation": RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale amid global conflicts

Chandigarh | March 28, 2026 9:51:33 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale asserted that India is a "civilisational nation" rooted in culture and spirituality as he reflected on ongoing global conflicts, stressing the need for a value-based global outlook. ... read..

"India a civilizational nation, not military state": RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale amid global conflicts

Chandigarh | March 28, 2026 9:21:48 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale asserted that India is not merely a military state but a "civilizational nation" rooted in culture and spirituality, even as he reflected on ongoing global conflicts, stressing the ne ... read..

"Govt providing full protection to accused:" Kerala LoP VD Satheeshan slams LDF on Sabarimala gold theft case

Ernakulam (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 9:21:46 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, slammed the ruling LDF government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the Sabarimala gold theft case, alleging that the Kerala government is providing full protection t ... read..

"Mamata Banerjee gains sympathy by playing victim card": Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 9:21:44 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed Mamata Banerjee over her statement about the clash in Raghunathganj on Ram Navami, and said the Chief Minister must answer on the concrete issues as she gains sympathy by playing the victim card. ... read..

Congress to release West Bengal candidate list today, says Ghulam Ahmad Mir

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 9:21:40 PM IST

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Saturday said that the party will release its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections today, after the party's Central Election Committee (CEC) deliberated on the candidates. ... read..

"Will create a big boom in election campaign:" BJP candidate C Krishnakumar on PM Modi's Kerala visit

Palakkad (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 8:21:59 PM IST

Ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, the BJP candidate for the Alappuzha constituency, C Krishnakumar, claimed that Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to the state will provide a significant boost to the party's campaign. ... read..

LPG vessel MT Jag Vasant arrives at Vadinar; ship-to-ship transfer to begin

Kachchh (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 8:21:57 PM IST

A shipment of over 47,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) arrived at the Vadinar Terminal of DPA Kandla in Jamnagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. ... read..

Pushkar Singh Dhami meets Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeks Rs 143.96 crore for "digital Kumbh 2027"

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 8:21:56 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi on Saturday and requested expedited action on several key projects aimed at strengthening rail connectivit ... read..

Roundtable meeting on expansion of PNG services and maintaining essential services in urban areas

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 8:21:50 PM IST

A roundtable review meeting on "Expansion of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Services and Maintaining Essential Services" in urban areas was held on Saturday at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders to deliberate on accelerating PNG network ... read..

"People eager to form BJP govt:" Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | March 28, 2026 8:21:48 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming Assam polls on Saturday, announcing that the people of the northeastern state are eager to bring the BJP government to power once again and that the party will get a thumping ... read..

Himachal has 15-day petrol diesel stock, situation may tighten amid global crisis, says CM Sukhu at state budget session

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 7:52:14 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced that the state maintains a sufficient 15-day buffer stock of petrol and diesel, but that the situation could become challenging in the coming days due to the ongoing conflict in t ... read..

ED attaches Rs 1.20 crore worth of properties in inter-state drug trafficking, money laundering case

Agartala (Tripura) | March 28, 2026 7:52:12 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Agartala Sub Zonal Office has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth approximately Rs 1.20 crore belonging to Anamika Majumder, wife of accused Dhruba Majumder, and Apu Ranjan Das under the Prevent ... read..

Rs 40,000 crores Money laundering case: Court lists for consideration ED's charge sheet against former RCom director Punit Garg

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 7:52:09 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday listed for consideration the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s prosecution complaint (chargesheet) filed against Punit Garg, the former Director of Reliance Communications (RCom) Ltd., in an alleged money laundering case wo ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves over Rs 500 crores allocation for infrastructure, ganga corridor, hydropower projects

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 7:52:07 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday approved financial allocations for the development of infrastructure and basic facilities in the state, promotion of enterprises, strengthening of administrative systems, as well as for projects s ... read..

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets K Sudhakaran ahead of Kerala polls, reaffirms party unity

Kannur (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met Congress MP from Kannur, K Sudhakaran, and his family on Saturday, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP K.C. Venugopal, ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled for April 9. ... read..

HP Minister Jagat Singh Negi slams BJP over 'Transgender issue', calls it 'diversion from real problems'

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 7:21:42 PM IST

The Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday strongly criticized Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over their remarks terming a recent incident near plac ... read..

Amit Shah holds roadshow in Guwahati ahead of Assam Assembly elections

Guwahati (Assam) | March 28, 2026 7:21:38 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a massive roadshow in Guwahati on Saturday, drawing huge crowds as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified its campaign ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. ... read..

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: "TVK is taking the place of AIADMK," says Congress MP Manickam Tagore

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 6:51:47 PM IST

Ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly polls next month, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the actor-turned-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is taking the space of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in the southern state. ... read..

"Congress suffering from internal conflicts": Shivraj Singh Chouhan ahead of Assam polls

Kamrup (Assam) | March 28, 2026 6:51:46 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, during his state visit to Assam's Kamrup district on Saturday, expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) retaining power in the upcoming assembly elections, as he claimed that the Congress party is su ... read..

"Intelligence failure": Jai Ram Thakur raises concern over Bangladeshi national soliciting money near temples

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 6:51:44 PM IST

Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday raised concern over the activities of a Bangladeshi national, who has been moving around religious places in Shimla and allegedly soliciting money from devotees whi ... read..

Self-styled godman arrested in Pune for sexual assault; sent to police custody till April 6

Pune (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2026 6:51:40 PM IST

The Pune City Police on Saturday arrested a self-styled godman, identified as Rishikesh Vaidya, from the Pimpri-Chinchwad area in connection with a sexual assault case. ... read..

GIFT City scales new heights as India's 1st international finance and IT hub

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 6:51:39 PM IST

Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has emerged as India's first fully operational global financial and IT hub, redefining the nation's position in the international financial ecosystem. ... read..

DMK finalises seat-sharing and candidate list for 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 6:51:35 PM IST

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Saturday completed its seat-sharing process with alliance partners for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President MK Stalin, who leads the Secular Progressive Allia ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Amaravati resolution welcome, but where is the funding?, asks YS Sharmila

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 6:51:31 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President YS Sharmila Reddy on Saturday welcomed the Assembly resolution affirming Amaravati's statutory validity as the state capital, but raised sharp questions over the lack of clarity on funding and the Centre' ... read..

"We don't need 'Bulldozer Model':" TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee targets BJP following Murshidabad clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 6:21:19 PM IST

All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday launched a scathing attack at the BJP, alleging that the party is practising communal politics, and asserting that West Bengal does not need a 'Bulldozer model' or 'imported politics ... read..

Lack of "winnability" in their seats: Manickam Tagore on why multiple leaders are leaving Congress

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 6:21:17 PM IST

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday said that many party leaders have left for other parties due to their lack of "winnability" in their states, taking a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for having "many empty seats" to take Congress leaders. ... read..

'Religion-politics mix doesn't work': Manickam Tagore says PM Modi fails to strike cord in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 5:51:31 PM IST

Ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Congress MP Manickam Tagore has offered a sharp critique of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political strategy for the state, arguing that the BJP's mix of religion and politics fails to resonate with the state's ... read..

Delhi court grants bail to Kashmiri Separatist leader Shabir Shah in money laundering case

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 5:51:27 PM IST

Kashmiri Separatist leader Shabir Shah has been granted bail in a money laundering case by Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Sri Lankan Rehabilitation camp resident set to cast vote for first time in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 5:21:48 PM IST

Gokuleswaran, a resident of the Sri Lankan Tamils Rehabilitation Camp at Kottapattu in Tiruchirappalli, is set to cast his vote for the first time as an Indian citizen in the upcoming Assembly election, becoming the second person in the camp to receive vo ... read..

Uttarakhand Chief Secy reviews fuel, gas supply amid global tensions in high-level meet

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 5:21:44 PM IST

A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand's Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan in Dehradun to ensure the uninterrupted supply of gas, fuel, and other essential commodities in the state in view of the current global situation in ... read..

Plea in SC seeks direction for finger and iris biometric voting system at polling booths

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 4:51:42 PM IST

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to implement a finger and Iris biometric identification system at polling stations in the upcoming Assembly elections t ... read..

Rajnath Singh to chair first meeting of informal Group of Ministers on the West Asia crisis today

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 4:51:41 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to chair the first meeting of the informal Group of Ministers on the West Asia crisis on Saturday evening. ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy lays foundation for Rs 700 crore temple redevelopment under Musi Riverfront Project

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 3:51:54 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy performed the foundation stone laying ceremony for the reconstruction and development of Sri Machileshwara Swamy and Sri Omkareshwara Swamy temples as part of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. ... read..

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out in optical shop in Bowenpally

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 3:51:52 PM IST

A fire broke out in an optical shop in Bowenpally, Hyderabad, on Saturday. Upon receiving information, two fire vehicles reached the spot and controlled the fire. ... read..

Adani Defence & Aerospace delivers first batch of 2000 Prahar LMGs to Indian armed forces

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 3:51:47 PM IST

Adani Defence and Aerospace, in a joint venture with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), delivered the first batch of 2,000 Prahar Light Machine Guns to the Indian Armed Forces on Saturday. The batch is part of the order for 41,000 LMGs by the Indian defence ... read..

"Don't blame me for Raghunathganj violence": Mamata Banerjee slams BJP, cites transfer of police officers

Paschim Bardhaman (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 3:51:45 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday asked the Opposition "not to blame her" for the clash in Raghunathganj on Ram Navami, citing the transfer of police officers ahead of the state elections. ... read..

Assam: "People will support BJP and NDA...": BJP Candidate of Rangia Assembly constituency Bhabesh Kalita

Kamrup (Assam) | March 28, 2026 3:22:05 PM IST

BJP Candidate of Rangia Assembly constituency Bhabesh Kalita on Saturday exuded confidence in the victory of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that people will support the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the forthcoming Assembly electi ... read..

Uttarakhand receives ?3,400 crore financial support under centre's 'Pride of Hills' initiative

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 3:22:00 PM IST

The Uttarakhand government on Saturday received significant financial support and a strong boost for development under the Government of India's Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) guidelines for the financial year 2026-27. ... read..

"Remains a spectator": CPI Kerala Secretary Viswam criticises PM Modi over West Asia conflict

Thrissur (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 3:21:48 PM IST

Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not adressing the "crisis" due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, alleging that in Kerala, "hotels are being closed," and households are strugg ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates 'Revenue Lok Adalat' to simplify justice

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 28, 2026 3:21:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday inaugurated the state-level 'Revenue Lok Adalat' through video conferencing. ... read..

"Rahul Gandhi's party a deeply divided house": BJP's CR Kesavan takes swipe at Cong after Tamil Nadu MP Jothimani's remark

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 2:51:38 PM IST

BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Saturday took a swipe at Congress, alleging "deep divide" and "total disarray" in Tamil Nadu after Congress MP Jothimani's lack of transparency in the selection of candidates for the 2026 Assembly elections. ... read..

Chandigarh: Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team concludes two-day air show

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 28, 2026 2:51:36 PM IST

Chandigarh's skyline was painted with tricolour smoke on Saturday as the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team completed its final display of a special two-day event. ... read..

AI Summit Protest case: Court grants anticipatory bail to Rajeev Kumar after interim protection

New Delhi | March 28, 2026 2:51:35 PM IST

Patiala House Court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to one Rajeev Kumar. Earlier, he was granted interim protection from Arrest in the AI Summit Protest case. ... read..

"Mamata Didi always played victim card politics": Amit Shah publishes 'chargesheet' against TMC govt

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 2:51:31 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of using the "victim card" in politics while releasing the BJP's chargesheet against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. ... read..

PM Modi to dedicate projects strengthening Gujarat's industrial capacity on March 31

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 2:21:55 PM IST

With the resolve of achieving "Viksit Bharat " through "Viksit Gujarat," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31. ... read..

"UDF resorting to desperate campaign of blatant lies:" Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Palakkad (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 2:21:53 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is resorting to blatant lies regarding the Social Democratic Party of India's (SDPI) support in Malappuram to divert attention from their pro-corporate and glob ... read..

"Will take steps to resolve various issues...": AIADMK candidate from Lalgudi constituency Leema Rose Martin

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 2:21:52 PM IST

Leema Rose Martin, who has been announced as the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) candidate from the Lalgudi constituency under the NDA alliance on Saturday, assured to take steps to resolve various issues faced by the people in Lalgudi. ... read..

LDF candidate's complaint leaks, Kannur official suspended

Kannur (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 2:21:47 PM IST

An official of the District Information Office in Kannur has been suspended after a controversial press release related to a complaint by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Azhikode was issued during the election period. ... read..

AMMK releases 120 election promises ahead of the 2026 state polls; promises 85% jobs for Tamils

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 2:21:42 PM IST

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary TTV Dhinakaran on Saturday released his party's manifesto for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, featuring 120 key election promises. ... read..

"Sivankutty only made promises, delivered zero...": BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams CPM record ahead of Kerala polls

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 28, 2026 2:21:37 PM IST

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Saturday criticised the Labour Minister and senior LDF leader V Sivankutty, saying that he only made promises with zero fulfilment in the last decade. ... read..

"Remove TMC from Bengal": Amit Shah's call to Bengal voters, publishes 'chargesheet' against TMC

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 2:21:35 PM IST

Ahead of state assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari and BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya, released the BJP's "charge sheet" in Kolkata against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) g ... read..

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..

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