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"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..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PM Modi inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delhi police arrests two mobile phone snatchers, reciever

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMD issues yellow alert for rain, snow in Himachal Pradesh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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