Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | March 28, 2026 9:21:55 AM IST
Congress leader TS Singh Deo has said that violent incidents linked to Naxalism have been declining, with the government now shifting its focus from eliminating the ideology to containing violence. ... read..
Ahead of the Puducherry Assembly polls, Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi founder Jose Charles Martin claimed that there is infighting between the opposition alliance, Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), which gives the NDA alliance "a complete edge" f ... read..
Binpur (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 9:21:52 AM IST
Trinamool Congress General Secretary and MP, Abhishek Banerjee, slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Gujarat, alleging that the BJP will "dictate personal lives" if voted to power in West Bengal. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 9:21:48 AM IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari received Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the Kolkata Airport following his arrival in the state past midnight on Friday. ... read..
By Gaurav AroraLakhimpur (Assam) | March 28, 2026 8:52:11 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma exuded confidence about the BJP-led alliance's prospects in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that women and Gen Z voters are at the forefront of the electoral momentum. ... read..
The Lower House of Parliament is scheduled to take up discussion on the government's efforts to free the country from left-wing extremism on Monday, as Union Home Minister Amit Shah had announced March 2026 as the deadline for Naxal-free India. ... read..
The Election Commission of India on Friday transferred four Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in Tamil Nadu, ahead of the election in the State. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 28, 2026 8:51:59 AM IST
An Election Tram car with posters promoting the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 was inaugurated in Kolkata by the state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, on Friday. ... read..
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 8:21:46 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar on Saturday. Phase I of the airport has been developed at a total investment of around Rs 11,200 crore under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 8:21:44 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday criticised the Himachal Pradesh government's decision to increase fuel prices by introducing a new cess on petrol and diesel. The BJP leader urged the state government to reconsider ... read..
Ahead of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, former Congress leader AV Subramanian on Friday resigned from all Congress party positions. ... read..
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2026 6:51:25 AM IST
District Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir is undergoing a "Strawberry Revolution" through which local youth are turning into entrepreneurs, powered by the Government's support. ... read..
Sopore (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 28, 2026 6:21:34 AM IST
Sopore Police have attached immovable properties of three proclaimed offenders as part of continued action against the terror ecosystem in the region, officials said on Friday. ... read..
Police from PS Alipur in Delhi's Outer North District on Friday quickly solved a murder case that took place at a de-addiction centre in Hiranki. ... read..
Shima (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 4:51:51 AM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday rejected allegations made by the opposition over the Himcare scheme, asserting that no decision has been taken to shut it and citing 'alarming facts' revealed in an internal audit. ... read..
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 28, 2026 4:51:49 AM IST
The Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Assembly and former Chief Minister of the state, Jai Ram Thakur, on Friday accused the state government of attempting to 'defame and shut' the Himcare scheme by presenting misleading figures on alleged corrupti ... read..
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday conducted a campaign rally in Lakhimpur ahead of the state Legislative Assembly elections. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 3:21:35 AM IST
The Gujarat State Assembly recently passed the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, aiming to provide stronger legal protection and equality for women across communities. ... read..
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned from the position of the party's Women Wing's State President over the allegations of her involvement in the Nasik case involving Captain Ashok Kharat. ... read..
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | March 28, 2026 2:51:53 AM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday took a people-centric decision to provide relaxation in jantri-based stamp duty provisions for internal land transactions among lineal and collateral heirs in the state. ... read..
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, the Chancellor of Panjab University, on Friday approved a three-member search cum selection committee to draw up a panel of 3-5 names suitable for the post of Vice-Chancellor of the University. ... read..
Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States, via video conferencing, to review India's preparedness amid the developing West Asia conflict and reaffirmed the government's commitment towa ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 28, 2026 1:51:49 AM IST
TVK chief and actor Vijay on Friday alleged that he was denied permission to conduct an election rally in Perambur Assembly Constituency on the grounds of sudden repair works, which he claimed were started after the party had sought permission for the cam ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 28, 2026 1:51:45 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the measures taken by the State Government to supply petrol, diesel and LPG gas smoothly in the crisis. ... read..
The Election Commission of India on Friday asked the Chief Election Officer of West Bengal to submit a report on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's speech at Nandaprasad Girls' High School Ground, Naxalbari, Darjeeling Janasabha. ... read..
Pune (Maharashtra) | March 28, 2026 12:51:41 AM IST
Southern Command conducted a wide-ranging series of Military Civil Fusion activities as part of a Military Civil Fusion Abhiyan, across its area of responsibility, bringing together the Armed Forces, civil administration, security agencies, academia and i ... read..
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. The contracts were inked at Kartavya B ... read..
Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday referred to the steps taken to prevent problems for citizens in the wake of the West Asia crisis and said that there will be no shortage of oil while urging people to trust the Modi government. ... read..
Chandigarh (Haryana) | March 27, 2026 11:51:43 PM IST
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that along with strengthening the road network in the state, several concrete steps have been taken to improve road safety. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 11:22:20 PM IST
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu has questioned the timing of the Centre's move to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, alleging that the decision was aimed at securing electoral gains rather than providing genuine relief. ... read..
President Droupadi Murmu met officers of the Central Power Engineering Service (CPES) and the Indian Economic Service (IES) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. ... read..
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal launched his political campaign for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 from the Barak Valley, asserting that the region has transformed from "an isolated island of neglect" into ... read..
Lakhimpur (Assam) | March 27, 2026 11:22:09 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday highlighted the growing enthusiasm among women and youth in the upcoming elections, saying that public meetings are seeing strong participation from women while rallies are attracting large numbers of you ... read..
Raijor Dal's candidate from Assam's Mariani, Gyanashree Bora, shared her insights on various issues in the state politics, including alliances, leadership, infiltration, and religious polarisation on Friday. ... read..
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 11:22:05 PM IST
Samajwadi Party leader Yadunandan Lal Rajput was arrested for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Lord Ram and Mother Kaushalya, Uttar Pradesh police said on Friday. ... read..
By Rajnish SinghNew Delhi | March 27, 2026 11:22:03 PM IST
In a major step towards rehabilitating personnel trained under the Agnipath scheme, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday allowed the recruitment of ex-Agniveers as Constable (Executive) (Male) with dedicated reservation and relaxations. ... read..
Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Mariani, Rupjyoti Kurmi, who has served as an MLA for five consecutive terms from the same seat, shared his views on key issues ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. ... read..
At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after avalanche struck vehicles near the Dayal slide area at Zojila Pass in Ladakh on Friday. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 11:21:56 PM IST
Amidst the ongoing DMK-Congress seat-sharing talks and seat allocation in Tamil Nadu for the upcoming state polls, Congress MP Jothimani on Friday criticised the party's lack of transparency in constituency selection, saying that the process should be con ... read..
At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after an avalanche struck vehicles near the Dayal slide area at Zojila Pass in Ladakh. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting via video conferencing with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential ... read..
Amid the West Asia crisis and rising crude oil prices, Centre on Friday reduced special excise duty on petroleum products to keep petrol and diesel prices stable, inviting criticism from Congress, which saw the move as being "politically motivated" ahead ... read..
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday welcomed the Centre's move to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-crisis levels amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting via video conferencing with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out of recent developments in West Asia and its potential ... read..
In significant decisions to augument defence capabilities, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore, granting approval for Dhanush Gun Sys ... read..
Delhi Police Crime Branch has nabbed three of the sharpshooters involved in the brutal murder of 30-year-old Ravi Bhardwaj, who was shot dead on March 19 in Harewali village, Bawana. The killing was a fallout of the long-standing rivalry between the Gogi ... read..
BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, claiming that the party's "ecosystem is completely compromised" and alleging that it is part of a "global nexus that funds organisations to destabilise democracy." ... read..
South 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 9:51:48 PM IST
Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended Inspector Avijit Paul, In-Charge of Basanti Police Station, with immediate effect. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 9:21:38 PM IST
In a significant move aimed at strengthening passenger safety and improving surveillance across its network, Western Railway has installed more than 4,500 cameras equipped with Facial Recognition System (FRS) technology at key locations across its jurisdi ... read..
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) today released the TV Ratings Policy 2026, which sets out comprehensive guidelines for regulating television ratings in India. The policy defines clear standards for the registration, operation, audit, ... read..
Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 9:21:31 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday met the affected families in the tragic road accident, which claimed the lives of 10 individuals, leaving several sustained injuries. ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 8:51:35 PM IST
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat asserted that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is receiving a strong and positive response from voters ahead of the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, emphasising the coalition's decade-long governance record. ... read..
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan was called on by Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Dattatraya Vithoba Bharane in New Delhi on Friday. ... read..
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back at the Opposition over criticism of the Centre's decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, calling their remarks "petty" and "shameful" while defending the move as a relief measure for the publi ... read..
Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 8:51:24 PM IST
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami on Friday trained his guns at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's remarks about the State becoming the "number one" and alleged that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief ha ... read..
Assam Congress President and Jorhat constituency candidate, Gaurav Gogoi, is actively engaging in roadshows as part of his party's campaign for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections on April 9. Gogoi expressed confidence in a growing wave for change, aimi ... read..
A Special Court in New Delhi on Friday acquitted former Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda, businessman Manoj Kumar Jaiswal, and former Coal Secretary H C Gupta in a case related to the allocation of the Bandar Coal Block in Maharashtra, holding that the prosecut ... read..
A Delhi court has granted regular bail to an accused allegedly involved in a complex conspiracy spanning over two decades, observing that continued incarceration at the present stage of trial would serve little purpose. ... read..
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. During his visit, the Chief Justice is scheduled to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure across the region, marking a significant s ... read..
Congress MP and AICC General Secretary Organisation KC Venugopal on Friday slammed the Left Democratic Front (LDF), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, asserting that neither party will win any seats in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..
Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 7:52:10 PM IST
A pickup truck collided with a stationary container on NH-2 at Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, resulting in the death of eight people and leaving twenty others injured. ... read..
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 27, 2026 7:52:03 PM IST
The Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged that officials from the Labour Department have been deployed for election duties in Nemom, where Labour Minister V Sivankutty is contesting against the BJP's Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar. ... read..
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 27, 2026 7:52:01 PM IST
Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Friday warned the Congress-led state government against hiking the petrol and diesel prices after the Centre has reduced excise duty on these fuels. ... read..
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate Kunki Chowdhury on Friday underlined the growing influence of young voters ahead of the Assam Assembly polls, stating, "I think they (Gen Z) will become a decisive force in this election." ... read..
A Special NIA Court in New Delhi extended the remand of 7 accused persons, namely Matthew Aaron Van Dyke (US citizen), Hurba Petro (Ukranian citizen), Slyviak Taras (Ukranian Citizen), Ivan Sukmanovskyi (Ukranian citizen) Stefankiv Marian (Ukranian Citize ... read..
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 7:51:56 PM IST
Even as the government has assured that there is no shortage of LPG anywhere in the country, long queues were seen in an area of Bhopal with people waiting for several hours on Friday for their gas refills. ... read..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a meeting with Chief Ministers through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict to review state preparedness and plans. ... read..
As efforts intensify to curb pollution in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has tightened norms on construction and demolition activities. ... read..
Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 7:51:46 PM IST
In a significant recognition of Telangana's growing prominence in spiritual and cultural heritage, Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was awarded the 'Grand Prize for Contribution to World Peace' on Friday in Hyderabad. ... read..
Nizamabad (Telangana) | March 27, 2026 7:51:45 PM IST
Telangana Jagruthi President Kavitha Kalvakuntla announced the launch of her political party on Friday during a press conference at the Telangana Jagruthi office in Nizamabad. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 7:22:02 PM IST
Puthiya Tamilagam Founder K Krishnasamy on Friday asserted that his party took up many efforts to ally with BJP and AIADMK, to root out the existing DMK government in Tamil Nadu in the upcoming state elections. ... read..
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant arrived in Leh on Friday on an official visit to the Union Territory of Ladakh. During his visit, the Chief Justice is scheduled to inaugurate key judicial infrastructure across the region, marking a significant s ... read..
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of Rs 858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft on Friday. The contracts were inked at ... read..
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 27, 2026 6:51:48 PM IST
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday condemned Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his delayed response to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. ... read..
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 6:51:45 PM IST
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), has uncovered a massive GST fraud worth Rs 217 crore following surprise raids across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. ... read..
Political leaders on Friday commended the government's recent measure to shield consumers from a potential rise in fuel prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. ... read..
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on March 27, 2026, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for various proposals worth an estimated cost of about Rs 2.38 lakh crore. For the Indian Army, approval was accorded ... read..
By Ajit K JhaJorhat (Assam) | March 27, 2026 6:21:50 PM IST
In Jorhat, consumer distress over LPG supply extends beyond the issue of shortage; a more pressing concern is the lack of clear, reliable, and timely information. ... read..
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 27, 2026 6:21:31 PM IST
AIADMK on Friday released the second list of 127 candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election, taking the total candidates from the party to 150. ... read..
Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 27, 2026 6:21:29 PM IST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday took a dig at the Centre, comparing their decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel to "bargaining" in a Saree shop for prices. ... read..
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday hailed the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel, stating that such a measure reflects the government's strong commitment to public welfare. ... read..
By Dhiraj BeniwalNew Delhi | March 27, 2026 5:21:49 PM IST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a Prosecution complaint (Chargesheet) against Punit Garg, the former Director of Reliance Communications (RCom) ltd in an alleged money laundering case of Rs. 40000 crores. The ED has filed the charge sheet in th ... read..
The Petroleum Ministry on Friday reaffirmed the government's commitment to maintaining stable petrol and diesel prices, despite India's high dependence on imports. ... read..
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 27, 2026 5:21:41 PM IST
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Friday welcomed the government's decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying that the decision will bring "relief" to the people. ... read..
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Friday reiterated that India has sufficient stock of crude oil, petrol and diesel, while ensuring an uninterrupted supply of LNG and LPG despite disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 27, 2026 4:51:54 PM IST
A protest, led by Shia cleric Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, was staged after Friday prayers at the Asifi Masjid in Lucknow as tensions in West Asia continue to escalate. ... read..
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over its decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "looting" the common public and giving it to big corporates. ... read..
Patiala House Court has extended the period of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigation in the Delhi blast case. The NIA sought a further extension of 45 days to complete the investigation. ... read..
