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Arshad hails Karnataka Govt's decision to ban social media

Speaking to ANI, Arshad said excessive exposure to unfiltered information on social media can negatively affect children's mental and emotional development. He added that a proper system is needed to regulate such exposure and expressed confidence that the government recognised the issue, which is why it announced the move.

2026-03-06T09:03:03.100950+00:00 IST

“Attack on our sovereignity” Jairam Ramesh slams Centre

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday lashed out at the Central government as he viewed the US' 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil as an "attack" on the country's sovereignty.

2026-03-06T08:57:55.754100+00:00 IST

Saurabh Bhardwaj slams PM Modi over US waiver for Russian oil

AAP Delhi President, while speaking to ANI, said, "... PM Modi has made this country a slave again... India has never faced this kind of nationwide humiliation following the US Treasury Department's decision to grant a temporary 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.

2026-03-06T08:56:33.839321+00:00 IST

Bihar Deputy CM meets new Nagaland Governor

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Bihar Minister Dilip Jaiswal visit newly appointed Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav's residence on Friday.

2026-03-06T08:54:14.917370+00:00 IST

Taranjit Sandhu thanks PM Modi on being appointed as Delhi LG

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Friday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah as he was appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi.

2026-03-06T08:52:00.186358+00:00 IST

man Arora slams Congress for creating chaos

Punjab AAP President & State Minister Aman Arora, while speaking to ANI, said, "This is a matter of shame for Congress... On the first day of the budget, the governor gives an address and talks about the government's achievements in the past 4 years and what the government plans to do in the next year."

2026-03-06T08:39:01.442894+00:00 IST

Iran Embassy in Delhi holds condolence meet for Ali Khamenei

The prayer meeting was attended by Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, who expressed his condolences over the assassination of Khamenei and called for conflicts to be resolved through dialogue. He further said that the rules-based global order has been weakening in recent years, adding that such developments are not good for global peace or for any nation.

2026-03-06T08:30:28.944396+00:00 IST

"Budget reflects aspirations of five crore people": Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the budget presented by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav reflects the aspirations of five crore people of Andhra Pradesh.

2026-03-06T08:20:25.910886+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi recalls social reformer Narayana Guru

Speaking at the 100th anniversary commemoration of the historic meeting between Mahatma Gandhi and Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Rahul Gandhi said the legacies of Gandhi and Narayana Guru carry a clear message against violence, stressing that nothing is gained through it.

2026-03-06T08:17:35.798403+00:00 IST

Goa CM Pramod Sawant set to present state budget

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant will present the budget for the year 2026-2027 on Friday, the first day of the budget session of the Goa legislative assembly. This is the seventh time he will be presenting the budget.

2026-03-06T08:17:11.314216+00:00 IST

IndiGo offers full refunds, SpiceJet deploys 14 special flights

Indigo in a post on X mentioned a Travel Advisory which said, "Full waiver on cancellations is being extended for travel to and from the Middle East, and Istanbul, until 31 March 2026. If you are scheduled to travel, please stay updated on your flight status."

2026-03-06T08:15:04.705294+00:00 IST

"Always tried not to make mistakes": Pilot's father after Su-30 c

"Due to runway-related work in Tezpur, he was posted in Jorhat. He used to share about his work. He always tried not to make mistakes. His Group Captain has officially communicated to us that he (his son) is no more," the father said.

2026-03-06T08:06:28.467959+00:00 IST

Kerala nurses stage state wide protest

Nurses working in private hospitals across Kerala staged a statewide protest on Friday, demanding the implementation of minimum wages.Addressing the issue, Kerala Education and Labour Minister V. Sivankutty stressed that the state government's Minimum Wages Committee has already taken a decision ensuring minimum wages for all employees in private hospitals, including nurses.

2026-03-06T07:56:32.518995+00:00 IST

"AI has democratised use of technology": Smriti Irani

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Friday said that artificial intelligence (AI) has democratised the usage of technology.

2026-03-06T07:47:23.290958+00:00 IST

Amit Shah assures India will be free from Naxalism by March 31

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reaffirmed that the security forces will fulfil the resolve of eradicating Naxalism from the country by March 31, 2026.

2026-03-06T07:46:58.003632+00:00 IST

Delhi Assembly limits entry ahead of Privileges Committee hearing

According to an official bulletin, only members of the Committee of Privileges will be allowed entry to the premises, along with the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chief Minister and Ministers, Chief Whip, and the Leader of Opposition. The order also cited apprehensions of disturbances following posts in the media by some members.

2026-03-06T07:45:49.584879+00:00 IST

Delhi: Woman falls on Rajiv Chowk Metro station tracks

A woman fell onto the tracks at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on Friday, sustaining severe head injuries.

2026-03-06T07:43:39.305465+00:00 IST

Rohit Pawar alleges ‘big power’ shielding VSR in Ajit Pawar crash

Pawar claimed that the same operator, VSR, was involved in a 2023 incident where then-CM Eknath Shinde's plane faced security threats in Iranian/Iraqi airspace.

2026-03-06T07:18:06.755022+00:00 IST

"Vote transparently, peacefully in Kerala elections": CEC Kumar

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Friday requested electors to vote "transparently and peacefully" in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly elections.

2026-03-06T07:13:27.344777+00:00 IST

Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh condemns Congress' Pratapa Bajwa

Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh on Friday strongly condemned Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa's remarks targeting him, calling the party's stance "low-level, anti-poor and anti-labour."

2026-03-06T07:12:37.984814+00:00 IST

Delhi Police deport 5 Nigerian nationals

According to the district police, the team of the Operations Unit and local police stations conducted verification drives across the district. During the action, three Nigerian nationals, Matthew Chikwado Onuwa, Paul Onyekachi Ekwenze and Aiyuguhjh Elvis Son of Elvis Osas were deported by PS Uttam Nagar.

2026-03-06T06:51:16.297477+00:00 IST