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Accused in Farooq Abdullah assassination attempt held in Jammu

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah is currently being held at Gangyal Police Station in Jammu.

2026-03-12T06:40:44.786664+00:00 IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on reports of LPG shortage

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday urged a discussion on the reports of shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the Parliament, underlining that the Parliament is a platform to assure the public and conduct discussions on such important matters.

2026-03-12T06:34:37.271740+00:00 IST

Hotel association meets with Karnataka Chief Secretary to resolve

A delegation of the association met with Karnataka Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh on Wednesday amid the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders. The members requested that a portion of the supply be reallocated for commercial use to ensure kitchens across the city continue functioning smoothly.

2026-03-12T06:16:03.569180+00:00 IST

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari over attack on Farooq Abdullah

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday strongly criticised the central government following an assassination attempt on National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu, asserting that the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of India are directly responsible for lapses in security measures.

2026-03-12T06:07:25.707639+00:00 IST

MoEFCC organizes workshop to tackle elephant-train collisions

The Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, organized a two-day national workshop on "Policy Implementation for Minimizing Elephant Mortalities on Railway Tracks" at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, on 10-11 March 2026, according to an official release.

2026-03-12T06:06:35.369549+00:00 IST

TMC MP says party will impeach Chief Election Commissioner

In a significant political move, TMC MP Saugata Roy told ANI that the party is preparing an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner. He said, "We are preparing an impeachment motion against the Chief Election Commissioner. More than 100 MPs are supporting us. We might submit it today. The Opposition will be seen united on this."

2026-03-12T06:05:34.395174+00:00 IST

Massive fire breaks out at private company in Noida

The incident occurred at Capital Power System Limited, a company engaged in the manufacture of electricity meters, under the jurisdiction of the Phase 2 police station. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, officials said.

2026-03-12T05:34:54.088935+00:00 IST

Parliament Budget Session: Opposition continues to protest

Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders have continued protests in the Parliament premises over the reports of nationwide shortage of LPG gas cylinders on Thursday.

2026-03-12T05:34:52.626055+00:00 IST

J-K: CM Omar Abdullah arrives at father's residence

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday arrived at the residence of his father, National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, following an assassination attempt against him at a wedding in Jammu.

2026-03-12T05:30:02.204716+00:00 IST

Kadakampally Surendran on Unnikrishnan Potti's complaint

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MLA Kadakampally Surendran on Thursday refuted claims of the complaint made by Unnikrishnan Potti, Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple gold theft case prime accused, stating Surendran conspired with a woman to file a complaint before the Special Investigation Team (SIT). He said that the complaint is a result of a conspiracy running against him in view of the upcoming Assembly elections.

2026-03-12T05:23:29.424874+00:00 IST

UP CM Yogi Adityanath conducts review meeting in Balrampur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath issued necessary instructions during a review meeting on Thursday of the Balrampur division. He stressed the importance of enhancing security, facilities, and cleanliness for devotees at the Devi Patan Shaktipeeth.

2026-03-12T05:13:45.328445+00:00 IST

Odisha CM slams West Bengal govt

In his letter, Odisha CM wrote, 'The incident cast an avoidable shadow on the image of Bengal, a land known for its culture, civility and respect for democratic institutions."

2026-03-12T05:09:00.986561+00:00 IST

Bomb threat email received at BSE, Vidhan Bhawan and High Court

Panic was created after Mumbai Vidhan Bhavan received a bomb threat via email, leading to searches and evacuations. Police, including the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team, are present on the scene, officials said on Wednesday.

2026-03-12T05:03:22.618719+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: Two die during Manjuvirattu event in Madurai

Two individuals died in separate incidents during a Manjuvirattu event held at Uranganpatti village near Melur in Madurai district on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-03-12T04:56:13.798880+00:00 IST

Restaurants turn to induction cooking amid LPG cylinder shortage

The disruption is also being felt by common citizens, with long queues reported at several gas agencies across the city for domestic LPG cylinders.

2026-03-12T04:55:47.009661+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot leads silent march on 'Dandi March' anniversary

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday led a silent march organised by Bharat Seva Sansthan to commemorate the anniversary of the 1930 'Dandi March'.

2026-03-12T04:54:54.879874+00:00 IST

J-K: CRPF organises free medical camp in remote Rajouri area

The 72 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a free medical camp on Thursday in Jamola, a remote hilly area of Rajouri. Jitendra Singh Yadav, the Commanding Officer of the 72 Battalion CRPF, stated, "This medical camp has been organised by the 72 Battalion. We have organised these camps in other places also, because this is a very remote area, and people might not get the proper medical facilities."

2026-03-12T04:50:42.095577+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers at Bharadi Devi Temple in Gai

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited the Bharadi Devi Temple at Gairsain during his morning walk and offered prayers at the temple.

2026-03-12T04:25:40.688600+00:00 IST

Delay in trains on Magenta Line Extension: DMRC

Sharing the service update on X, DMRC wrote, "Service Update. Delay in train services on the Magenta Line Extension between the Majlis Park and Deepali Chowk metro stations due to a technical issue. Normal services on all other lines."

2026-03-12T04:11:54.201448+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out at Capital Power System company in Noida

A fire erupted in the Capital Power System Limited Company in Noida under the jurisdiction of Police Station Phase 1 on Thursday. The cause for the fire is yet to be identified, officials said.

2026-03-12T04:06:58.983652+00:00 IST

CM Yogi offers prayers at Maa Pateshwari Temple in Balrampur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited the Maa Pateshwari temple in Tulsipur's Balrampur and offered prayers. He feeds jaggery and fodder to the cattle at a cowshed in Tulsipur's Maa Pateshwari temple premises.

2026-03-12T04:03:06.220356+00:00 IST