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"Directionless, zero progress budget": Basavaraj Bommai

Former Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai said on Friday that the state budget presented by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is a directionless, zero-progress budget, which will take the state to the brink of debt, and will have a far-reaching impact on the state's finances.

2026-03-06T12:10:09.736041+00:00 IST

BJP and Congress issue 'three-line whip' to Lok Sabha MPs

The second phase of the Budget session starts on March 9, and it is scheduled to go up to April 2, during which essential legislative and other business is expected to be addressed primarily.

2026-03-06T12:09:53.118886+00:00 IST

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant arrives at State Assembly

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday arrived at the State Assembly to present the 2026-27 Budget. The budget session of the Goa Legislative Assembly will run from March 6 to March 27.

2026-03-06T12:07:47.637175+00:00 IST

'Iranians are willing to die, not Americans:' Former R&AW Chief

Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood on Friday stated that the war between the US-Israel vs Iran might go on for a while, adding that Iran is retaliating and is willing to die, unlike America.

2026-03-06T11:40:54.286642+00:00 IST

Centre approves new MEMU train service on Palakkad-Pollachi route

"Heartfelt thanks to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving the new MEMU train service between Palakkad and Pollachi. This will greatly enhance public convenience and boost connectivity in the region," Gopi posted on X.

2026-03-06T11:25:10.502002+00:00 IST

Indian traders face disruptions as West Asia tensions rise

The Indian workers, including traders, businessmen, contractors, and factory labourers, are looking at a downward trend amid the escalating tensions in West Asia as the mode of transportation of goods and payment has stopped, severly impact their livelihood.

2026-03-06T11:24:45.368775+00:00 IST

"Participated in Op Sindoor": Su-30MKI crash Pilot's father

Speaking with ANI, Duragkar expressed grief over his son's untimely death after serving the nation for four years and said that Lt Purvesh had always wanted to work for the country and had extended his services in Operation Sindoor as well.

2026-03-06T11:04:50.674479+00:00 IST

Bomb scare at Hyderabad IMD a hoax, no explosives found

A bomb threat mail, which was sent to the Meteorological Department Hyderabad on early Friday morning, claiming the implantation of 14 RDX Bombs at the Hyderabad IMD office, turned out to be a hoax.

2026-03-06T10:44:49.894594+00:00 IST

CM Sukhu inaugurates robotic surgery at Nerchowk Medical College

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated a robotic surgery facility at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College at Nerchowk in Mandi district. The facility, established for Rs. 28.44 crore, marks another step in strengthening advanced healthcare services in Himachal Pradesh.

2026-03-06T10:40:52.252084+00:00 IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee holds protest against SIR in Kolka

Protestors raised posters against SIR, which has become a point of criticism from the Trinamool Congress-led government.

2026-03-06T10:38:29.305687+00:00 IST

Delhi’s Shia Muslim community holds protest in Jor Bagh

The Shia Muslim community on Friday held a protest over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the Jor Bagh area of the capital city.

2026-03-06T10:37:16.015226+00:00 IST

Hyderabad: 61-year-old man injured in hit-and-run accident, police

According to the police, the victim, Beeram Krishna, who runs the Industrial Seal Center in Ranigunj, was heading to his shop on his two-wheeler when an unknown four-wheeler vehicle hit him from behind near Bharat Petrol Pump.

2026-03-06T10:27:49.647139+00:00 IST

Pinarayi Vijayan switches on first blast for tunnel project

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday switched on the first blast for the construction of the Anakampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi road tunnel, one of Kerala's major infrastructure projects aimed at improving connectivity to Wayanad. The ceremony was held at the Marippuzha project site at around 12 noon.

2026-03-06T10:19:12.943540+00:00 IST

Block social media access for children under 13: CM Chandrababu

According to a source, the Chief Minister stated that "we have received a suggestion to ban social media for children aged below 13 years."

2026-03-06T09:38:37.575434+00:00 IST

Punjab Governor highlights achievements of Government

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday highlighted the achievements of the state government since March 2025, particularly in tackling drug abuse and improving education. While addressing the media, the Governor said that village committee meetings had revealed a significant decline in drug sales. "Approximately 41,000 people have been arrested, and the government is doing its part with the anti-drug campaign," he noted.

2026-03-06T09:36:33.666009+00:00 IST

Kerala CM Vijayan urges PM Modi to intervene in "predatory hiking

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Central Government to intervene in "predatory hiking" of airfares and to increase flight services to bring back Indians stuck in the Gulf countries amid conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-06T09:30:38.725583+00:00 IST

Telangana: IMD office recieves bomb threat via email

The IMD staff immediately alerted the police, who swung into action. The employees were evacuated to a safe location, and the police, along with the bomb squad, conducted a thorough search of the premises, checking every room.

2026-03-06T09:26:42.427187+00:00 IST

Centre notifies transfer of Justice Lisa Gill to Andhra HC

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has issued a notification transferring Justice Lisa Gill from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

2026-03-06T09:12:53.244592+00:00 IST

Court grants time to 9 accused in AI Summit protest case to file

The court has deferred the hearing on the challenge against the bail granted to Udai Bhanu Chib in view that the matter is pending before the Delhi High Court.

2026-03-06T09:10:45.280114+00:00 IST

TN Governor administers oath to new Madras HC chief justice

Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi administered the oath of office to Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court at Lok Bhavan on Friday.

2026-03-06T09:08:53.663337+00:00 IST

'Make Tehri important place for water, adventure sport': CM Dhami

"We will continue our efforts to give more speed to the possibilities here and to give them wings. We have started this. We will work to move this forward", Dhami said.

2026-03-06T09:05:46.521577+00:00 IST