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Karnataka: Panel submits report to govt

The committee appointed by the government to study the criteria followed in Andhra Pradesh for declaring an additional official language has submitted its report on Wednesday, following a proposal to declare Tulu as the second official language of the state.

2026-03-04T17:15:38.526918+00:00 IST

Madhya Pradesh sets up 24*7 control room amid West Asia tensions

The government of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday issued a notice stating that a 24*7 control room has been established at Madhya Pradesh Bhawan, New Delhi in view of the escalating tensions in the West Asia.

2026-03-04T17:09:47.951668+00:00 IST

'Sangh' is a force for Sanatan Dharma, says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagw

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday urged that the 'Sangh' should be viewed from a humanistic angle rather than a political one for better understanding, while visiting the Swaminarayan Temple in Vadtal, Gujarat.

2026-03-04T17:05:49.915682+00:00 IST

Charred body found after fire breaks out at shop in Delhi's Sadar

A fire broke out at a shop in Sadar Bazar on Wednesday evening, following which a charred body of a man was recovered from the site, according to Delhi Fire Services.

2026-03-04T17:03:42.217107+00:00 IST

LG Ladakh Kavinder Gupta celebrates Holi with Army Jawans

The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Wednesday celebrated the festival of Holi with the brave jawans of the Fire & Fury Corps, extending festive greetings and expressing deep gratitude for their unwavering service to the nation.

2026-03-04T16:45:46.868016+00:00 IST

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh slams BJP and Election Commission over SIR

All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh on Wednesday said that what the BJP is doing is not right. He also criticsed Election Commission, stating the body is cutting people's votes in the name of SIR.

2026-03-04T15:50:51.187400+00:00 IST

DCGI issues advisory to states/UTs medical professionals on theft

The DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) on Wednesday issued an alert regarding a stolen batch of Sanofi India's insulin formulation, Lantus SoloStar (Insulin Glargine Injection IP, r-DNA origin, 100 IU/mL), with batch number 5F0347B.

2026-03-04T15:36:06.771843+00:00 IST

How India celebrates Holi across states

The nation immersed itself in joy and happiness with cheerful celebrations of Holi. From temple towns to metropolitan cities, people enjoyed the festivities by exchanging sweets, applying colour (gulal), offering prayers, and celebrating the victory of good over evil.

2026-03-04T15:29:18.552912+00:00 IST

EC conducting SIR by borrowing a page from RSS book: CPI(M) Secy

Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday held a protest outside the office of the Election Commission against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

2026-03-04T15:26:27.615697+00:00 IST

Justice Sandeep Kashinath Shinde sworn in as Goa Lokayukta

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Sandeep Kashinath Shinde was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Goa on Wednesday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also attends the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Goa Lokayukta at Raj Bhavan.

2026-03-04T15:17:39.609238+00:00 IST

Udhampur Police arrest NDPS accused absconding for over 2 years

Udhampur Police have arrested an absconding accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case after prolonged evasion of over two years, officials said here on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T14:59:53.114175+00:00 IST

Preparations intensify in Trichy for PM Modi’s NDA public meeting

Preparations are in full swing for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 11 in Trichy.

2026-03-04T14:43:10.724006+00:00 IST

Our primary objective is to defeat BJP: CPI's Veerapandian

Communist Party of India (CPI) Tamil Nadu State Secretary M Veerapandian on Wednesday stated that the party's primary objective remains the defeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reinforcing their continued alliance with the DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin.

2026-03-04T14:24:58.780014+00:00 IST

J-K: Shia community protests against killing of Khamenei

Members of the Shia community on Wednesday held a peaceful protest following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in recent US-Israel military strikes.

2026-03-04T14:09:50.524164+00:00 IST

JKSA raises matter with EAM Jaishankar amid airstrikes in Iran

The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday raised serious concerns with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the safety of Indian students stranded in different parts of Iran amid the ongoing airstrikes and escalating hostilities.

2026-03-04T13:56:25.506479+00:00 IST

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrates holi in Chennai

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated holi on Wednesday at the party head office, Kamalalayam in Chennai.

2026-03-04T13:52:15.085751+00:00 IST

"I am working to bring change to people's lives": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) DK Shivakumar, speaking in Chakrabavi village, Magadi on Wednesday, asserted his focus on tangible development work over mere politics. He stated, "I am working to bring change to people's lives," and highlighted ongoing projects like filling lakes through various water sources and the construction of 25 KPS schools in the district.

2026-03-04T13:50:09.200074+00:00 IST

CM Yogi attends Holi Milan event at Gorakhnath Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, while participating in the Holi Milan ceremony at Gorakhnath Temple, applauded the Sanatani people of the world for joining in the Holi festivities, saying that there is no discrimination when it comes to celebrating festivals.

2026-03-04T13:28:36.211033+00:00 IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on speculations of Nitish Kumar fil

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday refuted the speculations suggesting that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might resign and file nomination for Rajya Sabha, stating that such jokes are common on Holi.

2026-03-04T13:26:17.234487+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at shop in Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar; 14 fire tenders

A fire broke out at a shop in the Sadar Bazaar area of Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-03-04T13:23:39.955247+00:00 IST

"All possible steps taken": Kerala Min amid West Asia crisis

Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on Wednesday stated that the state government has taken all possible measures to ensure the safety of non-Resident Keralites in the Gulf countries to address their concerns and provide resolutions amid the rising tension in West Asia and the Gulf region.

2026-03-04T13:05:04.961571+00:00 IST