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President Murmu announces major Governor reshuffle

In other key changes, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been named Governor of Telangana, while Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to Maharashtra, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been named Governor of Bihar.

2026-03-06T00:42:55.132790+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at paint factory in Ghaziabad's industrial area

According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Rahul Kumar, the firemen have successfully extinguished the fire at the adjacent scrap warehouse, while efforts are underway to fully contain the blaze at the paint factory.

2026-03-05T23:27:51.203751+00:00 IST

India, Finland elevate ties to strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland President Alexander Stubb have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability.

2026-03-05T23:07:06.752114+00:00 IST

Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashes in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district : IAF

"The Su-30MKI which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, Assam, approx 60 km from Jorhat. Search operations are underway," said IAF.

2026-03-05T22:10:10.209872+00:00 IST

India, Finland aim to double bilateral trade by 2030

PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Finnish President at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday.

2026-03-05T20:09:22.731761+00:00 IST

"Nitish Kumar's decision is the end of era...": Arun Bharti

Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Arun Bharti on Thursday welcomed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to file a nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections, calling it the "beginning of a new era."

2026-03-05T17:36:51.506481+00:00 IST

Rajnath Singh exhorts GRSE to build niche platforms

Rajnath Singh emphasised that through hard work, skill, and commitment, GRSE has achieved what many once considered impossible. He urged the personnel to continue working with the same spirit and play their part in transforming India into a maritime power & a developed nation in the times to come.

2026-03-05T17:21:40.840839+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand: Preparations underway for Amit Shah's visit

In view of Shah's visit, Uttarakhand's Chief Secretary, Anand Bardhan, the Director General of Police (DGP), Deepam Seth, and other senior officials arrived at the Bairagi Camp in Haridwar to inspect the event venue.

2026-03-05T17:06:51.087679+00:00 IST

Fire department implemented renovation works worth...: Kerala CM

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the new building of the Panur Fire Station online. The service has all the latest equipment such as underwater drones, robo fire fighters, fire tenders, and advanced rescue tenders. A comprehensive change was made in the department after the 2018 floods.

2026-03-05T17:05:36.948864+00:00 IST

281 flights cancelled as India monitors West Asia situation: MoCA

A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.

2026-03-05T17:02:42.170288+00:00 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta carries out statewide searches

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday conducted a trap and successfully arrested a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official, who was caught accepting a bribe in Bangalore.

2026-03-05T17:01:14.909657+00:00 IST

CM Dhami condoles Rinku Rana’s death

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of renowned Tharu folk singer Rinku Rana, who passed away in a road accident.

2026-03-05T16:59:50.959248+00:00 IST

Nitish Kumar files RS nomination; NDA welcomes, Opposition slams

Tthe 75-year-old penned a heartfelt message announcing his decision. He expressed his longing desire to be a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as the Houses of Parliament. He asserted his commitment to building a "developed Bihar" and extended his "cooperation and guidance" to the new government.

2026-03-05T16:46:46.172630+00:00 IST

IAF launches SAR after Su-30 MKI reported overdue

According to the Defence PRO, Guwahati, the Su-30 MKI reportedly lost radar contact in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.

2026-03-05T16:38:17.247105+00:00 IST

Unemployment doubles in AP; Govt must reveal truth: YSRCP MLC

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Monditoka Arun Kumar demanded that the coalition government explain in the Legislative Council the rising unemployment in Andhra Pradesh, citing central statistics that show a sharp increase in joblessness, the releases said.

2026-03-05T16:32:10.770243+00:00 IST

Eknath Shinde on Jyoti Waghmare's Rajya Sabha's nomination

Eknath Shinde underscored Waghmare's dedication despite coming from an ordinary, poor family and asserted Shiv Sena's committment to empowering its workers. He said that Waghmare, once elected, will raise issues of the state's interest in the Upper House of the Parliament.

2026-03-05T16:31:41.279970+00:00 IST

Court grants bail to Siddharth Avdhoot

Patiala House Court on Thursday granted bail to Siddharth Avdhoot, who is an alleged conspirator of the Shirtless Protest during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20.

2026-03-05T16:31:06.860413+00:00 IST

Hyderabad: 2 workers die after falling

Two workers were killed, and three sustained serious injuries in an accident that occurred in a 7-storey building in under construction in the Tolichowki Al Hasnath colony under Mehdipatnam police station limits in Hyderabad.

2026-03-05T16:30:13.324913+00:00 IST

IRIS Dena sinking: Indian Navy deploys ships Tarangini, Ikshak

The Indian Navy has deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, along with maritime patrol aircraft, to assist in the Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank on Wednesday after being struck by a US submarine torpedo.

2026-03-05T16:26:45.558096+00:00 IST

JP Nadda lauds HPV vaccination campaign

Addressing a press conference on global health issues with Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Nadda said that through the Ayushman Bharat initiative, 86 million women have successfully been screened for Cervical Cancer.

2026-03-05T16:17:55.354657+00:00 IST

Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta resigns: Sources

Kavinder Gupta was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 14, 2025, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of his predecessor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).

2026-03-05T15:29:45.643796+00:00 IST