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Jal Mahotsav 2026 marks beginning with nationwide observance of J

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat.

2026-03-08T16:54:57.747019+00:00 IST

‘Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat’ held at Kartavya Path

According to an official release, the event was organised under the guidance of the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi and Minister of State in the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur.

2026-03-08T16:53:43.317609+00:00 IST

MP: Fire breaks out at house in Gwalior, 3 rescued

A fire broke out in a house in the Daulatganj area in Gwalior on Sunday.

2026-03-08T16:47:53.134747+00:00 IST

Assam CM's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' covers 25 constituencies

The overwhelming enthusiasm and unprecedented participation of the people infused the Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, with renewed energy and determination to continue working for the development and progress of Assam.

2026-03-08T16:47:08.911360+00:00 IST

"During election, Congress make many assurances...": MA Baby

CPI(M) general secretary MA Baby on Sunday criticised Congress for announcing new schemes in Kerala, saying many of the benefits, including pension schemes for marginalised communities, were first introduced by the LDF during earlier governments.

2026-03-08T16:39:21.999372+00:00 IST

Himachal CM inspects Medical College; interacts with doctors

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inspected Nahan Medical College in Sirmaur district and interacted with doctors.

2026-03-08T16:37:00.524737+00:00 IST

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel participates in Punah Pran Pratistha

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Punah Pran Pratistha Mahotsav of the Shri Veer Yaduvanshi Dagaycha Dada (Dangar) Temple located in Piprala village of Santalpur Taluka, Patan district.

2026-03-08T16:26:50.882728+00:00 IST

Karnataka: Dy CM Shivakumar inaugurates development projects

The Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the projects in the presence of the Congress National President and Rajya Sabha member Mallikarjun Kharge, and several state Ministers.

2026-03-08T16:25:54.939836+00:00 IST

Air India to operate additional flights to Europe and US

According to an official release, between 10 and 18 March 2026, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on the following routes, thus boosting much-needed capacity when travel options for passengers remain constrained.

2026-03-08T15:33:02.070336+00:00 IST

Tripura progressing with renewed confidence in connectivity

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that Tripura is progressing with renewed confidence in connectivity, digital governance, healthcare, tourism, and investment.

2026-03-08T15:27:37.381338+00:00 IST

CM Bhupendra Patel approves works worth ₹1185 crore

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel approves works worth ₹1185 crore to upgrade road infrastructure in the Surat Economic Region (SER), the growth hub of South Gujarat. Patel has resolved to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by achieving Viksit Gujarat @2047 during the Amrit Kaal.

2026-03-08T15:06:44.660940+00:00 IST

PM Modi to address Post-Budget Webinar on March 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Post Budget Webinar on the theme 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People' on March 9 via video conferencing.

2026-03-08T14:59:49.452308+00:00 IST

"First govt in history to fulfil all its promises..": Punjab CM M

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife, Gurpreet Kaur, praised the state's budget on Women's Day, calling it historic for its focus on female empowerment.

2026-03-08T14:58:35.358799+00:00 IST

Govt to provide 25 percent reservation for women: CM Sukhu

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government would introduce a law to provide 25 per cent reservation for women in recruitment to Class-III posts in government departments, according to a press release.

2026-03-08T14:50:16.103489+00:00 IST

"It's her duty to be present...": Sandosh Kumar

Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Sandosh Kumar on Sunday said that it was the duty of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to recieve President Droupadi Murmu during her state visit for the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling.

2026-03-08T14:46:42.066153+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates 17 projects worth Rs 190 crore

According to an official release, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid foundation stones of Rs152 crore which include Rs 53.40 crore implementation of Smart Grid Technologies in Nahan town, Rs 43.66 crore implementation of Smart Grid Technologies in Poanta Sahib town in Sirmaur district, Rs 16.04 crore Bheron to Adi Badri road, etc.

2026-03-08T14:44:29.576416+00:00 IST

Women’s Day celebration at Coimbatore Airport

Coimbatore International Airport celebrated International Women's Day with a series of health and wellness programmes organised by Kalyanmayee.

2026-03-08T14:39:14.396928+00:00 IST

Girish Chodankar faints after meeting in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai said that Chodankar is doing fine now and his condition is stable.

2026-03-08T14:17:15.400591+00:00 IST

Pune: Youth alleges forced to eat cow dung

An 18-year-old Muslim youth has alleged that he was assaulted and forced to eat cow dung by a group of self-proclaimed cow vigilantes in Pune earlier this week.

2026-03-08T14:16:02.385962+00:00 IST

AICC President Kharge inaugurates Rs 1,069 crore projects

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated projects worth Rs 1,069 crore in Chittapur town, Kalaburagi district.

2026-03-08T14:12:00.665234+00:00 IST