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'One seat is ours, we will win', says Bhupinder Singh Hooda

On the Rajya Sabha elections, Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Assembly and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda says, "One seat is ours, we will win. One seat will go to the BJP, one seat will come to Congress."

2026-03-06T04:19:06.126381+00:00 IST

TN: 44 beedi leaves bundles worth Rs 40 lakh seized

Police conducted a patrol operation based on a secret tip-off received by Q Branch Inspector Vijay Anitha that beedi leaves were being smuggled to Sri Lanka from an area under the Thermal Nagar Police Station limits in Thoothukudi city subdivision of Thoothukudi district.

2026-03-06T04:04:19.486384+00:00 IST

Delhi Assembly Privileges Committee summons Arvind Kejriwal

The summons comes in connection with the committee's proceedings. In response to an earlier notice, Kejriwal had written to the Secretariat on March 3 requesting that the proceedings of the Privileges Committee be live-streamed.

2026-03-06T03:59:47.914339+00:00 IST

Assam Government announces IAS, ACS officers reshuffle

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Assam, the state government on Friday announced a major reshuffle of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers across key departments and districts.

2026-03-06T03:56:02.229165+00:00 IST

“How long will this American blackmail go on?” Jairam Ramesh

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday cornered the Central government after US permitted Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, which he believed is "American blackmail" on India.

2026-03-06T03:54:13.531440+00:00 IST

Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad opens condolence book

Vice Consul of Iran, said, "Today we have opened the Condolence Book for Indian nationals who love our great martyr, beloved Khamenei, to come and pay tribute to the Iranian people and Ayatollah Khamenei."

2026-03-06T03:45:15.245205+00:00 IST

“Hope Iran will relent and let ships go through”: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor pushed for diplomacy and negotiated settlement as the West Asia Conflict continued to escalate, hampering the trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-03-06T03:27:52.287893+00:00 IST

Odisha DGP hails implementation of Bharatiya Nyay Samhita

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Odisha DGP emphasised that new BNS system has brought new speed in the justice system, in which priority has been given to victims. He added that in Odisha itself, there have been 70 cases in which verdict has been declared within 100 days.

2026-03-06T03:06:53.530256+00:00 IST

"Soon going to float a political party": K Kavitha

Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi member and daughter of K Chandrashekhar Rao, K Kavitha, on Friday announced that she will soon form a political party for the people of Telangana.

2026-03-06T03:05:12.181091+00:00 IST

Assam: Locals report "loud noise and explosion" after IAF Su-30MK

The crash site is located roughly 60 km from Jorhat. Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion.

2026-03-06T03:03:07.553606+00:00 IST

"UAE govt helped, provided hotels to tourists": Passengers

Indian passengers arriving at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday from Dubai, UAE, described the West Asian country as safe amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

2026-03-06T02:56:24.816294+00:00 IST

Tripura govt targets 320 ICU beds at GB Pant Hospital: CM Saha

Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the present state government is working with utmost importance for the development of health infrastructure in the state and to provide quality health care to the people, a press release said.

2026-03-06T02:54:30.381513+00:00 IST

Rashtrapati Bhavan’s change of guard ceremony

According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Change of Guard ceremony is a longstanding military tradition whose origins date back to ancient times. Historically, guards and sentries stationed at palaces, forts, and defence establishments were replaced at regular intervals to allow a fresh group of troops to assume duty.

2026-03-06T02:30:44.717786+00:00 IST

Considering Rs 25,000 incentive for second, third child: CM Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that the state government is considering a new population management policy that includes financial incentives to encourage families to have more children, announcing a proposed Rs 25,000 assistance at the time of delivery for parents who have a second or third child.

2026-03-06T02:30:20.892461+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh addresses GRSE personnel in Kolkata

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded West Bengal's rich cultural heritage, emphasising that the state has nurtured a vibrant and distinguished artistic tradition since ancient times.

2026-03-06T01:19:38.945779+00:00 IST

Another wild elephant released from Aralam Farm in Kannur

Authorities confirmed that operations to drive out the remaining wild elephants from the area will continue in the coming days.

2026-03-06T01:05:53.279621+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Finland President Stubb stress clean energy cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb emphasised the vast potential for collaboration in sustainability and clean energy solutions, including low-carbon transition, energy efficiency, biofuels, smart grids and green hydrogen.

2026-03-06T01:03:50.547161+00:00 IST

Manipur: Rayburn College hosts two day International conference

A two-day international conference under the theme 'A Decade of Act East Policy: Grassroot Perspective from North East India' was held on March 5-6, at Rayburn College in Churachandpur, Manipur.

2026-03-06T01:03:14.046526+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu Police apprehends robbery suspect in Coimbatore

Tamil Nadu Policeapprehended a robbery suspect, who allegedly attacked officers during an arrest attempt near Sulur in Coimbatore district on Thursday.

2026-03-06T00:58:17.994511+00:00 IST

Gogoi accuses Sarma of seeking AIUDF support in RS elections

Gogoi claimed that this move exposes the "power-centric" nature of the BJP's politics, noting that Sarma, who has spent years publicly branding the AIUDF as a communal party, has now been compelled to seek their support.

2026-03-06T00:56:15.068263+00:00 IST