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Nadda reaffirms India's commitment to eliminating Cervical Cancer

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually addressed a Press Briefing at the World Health Organisation Headquarters today underscoring India's strong commitment to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem and strengthen global cooperation on pressing health challenges, the release said.

2026-03-05T15:23:57.773273+00:00 IST

Himachal CM Sukhu lauds Rahul Gandhi's leadership skills

"Anurag is a young leader who has emerged from the organisation. He has worked in the NSUI, Youth Congress and Seva Dal and later became the president of the District Congress Committee. Leaders like him represent the grassroots strength of the party," Sukhu said.

2026-03-05T15:22:51.487476+00:00 IST

'TVK's emergence created opportunities for other parties'

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Executive Committee Chief Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan on Thursday said that several parties have benefited from TVK, particularly Congress.

2026-03-05T15:19:31.798992+00:00 IST

Railway connectivity brings transformative changes in Mizoram

With the introduction of passenger and freight train services, Mizoram has experienced a significant transformation in both passenger transportation and the movement of goods across the state, the release said.

2026-03-05T15:16:46.875883+00:00 IST

Punjab-Haryana HC summons Punjab DGP in Gurdaspur enouncter case

Singh was arrested in connection with the murder of ASI Gurnam Singh and Home Guard Ashok Kumar. According to police, while he was being brought to the station, the police van flipped, following which he ran away with a bike and revolver. He was soon caught by the police but managed to flee again, and the police encountered him.

2026-03-05T14:52:35.543244+00:00 IST

CBSE cancels Class X exams in Middle East

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday issued Circular-3 regarding the Class X and XII Board Exams in the Middle East regions.

2026-03-05T14:50:29.660798+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to visit Haridwar on March 7

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will visit Bairagi Camp in Haridwar on March 7 to review various exhibitions and address a public gathering, the release said.

2026-03-05T14:17:06.725675+00:00 IST

Sachin Pilot slams Nitish Kumar for filing Rajya Sabha nomination

Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Thursday slammed Nitish Kumar's decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections, questioning the logic behind winning a popular mandate only to step down from state leadership.

2026-03-05T14:16:42.759260+00:00 IST

HPCC Chief Vinay Kumar on Anurag Sharma’s RS nomination

"First of all, I would like to thank our National President, Mallikarjun Kharge ji and Rahul Gandhi ji for giving preference to a worker from the organisation. Anurag Sharma has come through the ranks of NSUI, Youth Congress and the Seva Dal. He has served the party in different organisational roles and was currently the president of the Kangra District Congress Committee," Kumar said.

2026-03-05T13:59:16.433217+00:00 IST

Delhi: Fire erupts at Rangpuri warehouse

A fire broke out in a warehouse in Rangpuri, Delhi, on Thursday, the officials said.

2026-03-05T13:46:35.601519+00:00 IST

"BJP's political strategy..." Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad

Reacting to Nitish Kumar's Rajya Sabha entry, Congress MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Thursday said it is Bhartiya Janta Party's (BJP) strategy.

2026-03-05T13:40:54.720380+00:00 IST

India’s First Riverine Lighthouses laid on Brahmaputra

India took a pioneering step in inland waterway navigation as Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, laid the foundation stones for four river lighthouses along the banks of the Brahmaputra River, marking the first time lighthouse infrastructure will be established on an inland waterway in the country.

2026-03-05T13:38:02.180389+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM unveils postal stamp on ‘Kawant Ger Mela'

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday unveiled the first copy of the postal stamp and special cover in Gandhinagar, highlighting the cultural significance of the 'Kawant Ger Mela', according to a release from the Chief Minister's office.

2026-03-05T13:37:29.380364+00:00 IST

Assam: Fire erupts at Dibrugarh Railway Factory, no casualties

A fire broke out on Thursday at the Northeast Frontier Railway Mechanical Factory in Dibrugarh.

2026-03-05T13:34:33.482035+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks with French President over West Asia conflict

"Spoke with my friend President Emmanuel Macron today. We discussed our shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region," the PM wrote in the post.

2026-03-05T13:18:59.267995+00:00 IST

Delhi: Teenage Girl dies in Rithala Jhuggi fire

A 17-year-old girl lost her life after a massive fire broke out on Thursday in the densely populated Bangali Basti Jhuggi in Rithala Village, Delhi Fire officials said.

2026-03-05T13:18:00.818959+00:00 IST

3 labourers die in Hyderabad construction site

Three constructionworkers died after falling from the seventh floor of a building in Tolichowki, Hyderabad, an official said.

2026-03-05T13:15:42.438356+00:00 IST

Harshvardhan Singh on Nitish Kumar filing RS nomination

JD(U) leader Harshvardhan Singh on Thursday hailed Nitish Kumar after he filed nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, stating that he is not the person who can be pressured into doing anything.

2026-03-05T12:45:26.208561+00:00 IST

Manan Kumar Mishra on future of Bihar Chief Minister’s chair

He explicitly stated his belief that the next Chief Minister should be from the BJP, reflecting a growing sentiment within the party's rank-and-file to lead the state directly rather than playing second fiddle.

2026-03-05T12:41:39.965245+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Patel releases the book

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday released the book "Shaping Tomorrow's Cities-From Climate Risk to Green Opportunities" in Gandhinagar.

2026-03-05T12:40:28.929760+00:00 IST

JNUTA demands VC's removal over alleged casteist remarks

In a letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, JNUTA questioned the Ministry and the Central Government's position over the VC's remarks and the detention of the university students protesting against it.

2026-03-05T12:30:18.418726+00:00 IST