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"Bolangir and Bargarh declared Naxal-Free," says Odisha DGP

The Director General of Police (DGP), Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, has officially declared Bolangir district and Bargarh district as Naxal-free districts.

2026-03-02T02:43:22.085111+00:00 IST

45 Vadodara tourists stranded in UAE: Hemang Joshi

BJP MP Hemang Joshi on Sunday said that over 45 tourists from Gujarat's Vadodara district are currently stranded in transit at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport following flight cancellations amid the escalating war-like situation in parts of the Middle East and Gulf region.

2026-03-02T02:42:09.214255+00:00 IST

Israel-Iran conflict: Govt in touch with embassies, says MoS

Reacting to the opposition alliance in Assam, Margherita criticised leaders, stating that there was "nothing new" in the opposition's coming together.

2026-03-02T02:16:52.687679+00:00 IST

Expert Narendra on impact of oil & gas

Taneja believes that the current actions of the United States and Israel are specifically aimed at exerting strategic pressure on Iran.

2026-03-02T02:13:36.299373+00:00 IST

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai flags off annual Sikh pilgrimage

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday flagged off the annual pilgrimage of the Sikh community from Raipur to Hazur Sahib, which is located at Nanded, Maharashtra.

2026-03-02T01:48:33.344863+00:00 IST

Shia Muslims across India protest killing of Ayatollah Khamenei

The Shia Muslims across various parts of the country protested on Sunday against the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint US-Israel air strikes amid prevailing Middle East tensions.

2026-03-02T01:45:45.028173+00:00 IST

Keralam: Palayam Imam’s call for harmony goes viral

A Friday sermon at the Palayam Juma Masjid has sparked widespread appreciation after Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi urged the Muslim community to extend warm hospitality to Hindu devotees arriving in the State capital for the Attukal Pongala on March 3.

2026-03-02T01:38:26.597235+00:00 IST

Sanand to become the Gateway of India's Semiconductor Industry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 28 inaugurated Micron Semiconductor Facility at Sanand, Gujarat, said the Gujarat CMO.

2026-03-02T01:34:52.567901+00:00 IST

PM Modi speaks to Israeli PM Netanyahu, stresses civilian safety

"I spoke by phone with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. I expressed India's concern regarding the recent developments and emphasised that the security of citizens is the utmost priority. India reiterates the need for an early cessation of hostilities," PM Modi said.

2026-03-01T23:18:52.871907+00:00 IST

Manish Sisodia urges people to vote out PM Modi

The senior AAP leader stated that the country is being run through "dictatorial use of central agencies" and needs instead a well-educated, courageous and incorruptible PM who builds schools and hospitals and creates jobs.

2026-03-01T23:17:26.765081+00:00 IST

"Atmosphere of fear in Middle East:" Defence expert Sanjay Soi

Highlighting the gravity of the escalation, he suggested that the United States and Israel may not cease operations until their objectives of regime change are completed.

2026-03-01T22:34:36.672557+00:00 IST

PM Modi Chairs Cabinet Committee on Security meeting in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in New Delhi on Sunday.

2026-03-01T22:17:59.129854+00:00 IST

Telangana: Shia groups protest against killing of Khamenei

Shia organisations Majma-e-Ulama wa Khutaba and Matami Anjuman-o-Grohan organised a protest rally in Telangana's Hyderabad on Sunday, to condemn the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2026-03-01T21:39:06.641814+00:00 IST

CM Siddaramaiah spoke to Karnataka people stranded in Dubai

In a post on X, the Karnataka CMO stated that the Chief Minister gathered information on the current situation of Kannadigas in war-affected areas, including Dubai, and subsequently instructed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with Foreign Ministry officials to bring the stranded citizens back safely.

2026-03-01T21:31:03.579612+00:00 IST

Union Minister Scindia to represent India at Mobile World Congres

Union Minister for Communications, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, is set to lead the Indian delegation at the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, scheduled to take place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026.

2026-03-01T17:36:55.970037+00:00 IST

IndiGo assures clear communication to passengers amid delays

IndiGo stated that the passengers will be communicated directly to the passengers through their contact details in case the flight operating over the Middle Eastern airspace is affected. It further asked the passengers to explore alternative options or claim a refund, in case of major inconvenience, from the airlines' website.

2026-03-01T17:30:05.260995+00:00 IST

AI Summit Protest Case: Court grants bail to 9 accused, sends one

Delhi's Patiala House court granted bail to nine accused persons arrested in the AI Summit protest case.

2026-03-01T17:25:04.912568+00:00 IST

Rajasthan: 170 acres of illicit opium cultivation destroyed

A joint operation was carried out by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) along with Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) & State Police. Intensive follow-up surveillance is underway by the Narcotics Control Bureau & Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Rajasthan, to nab the absconding accused.

2026-03-01T17:24:42.397817+00:00 IST

Most Anganwadi demands fulfilled: AP Minister Sandhyarani urges w

Andhra Pradesh Women & Child Welfare and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhyarani said that the coalition government has provided several facilities for Anganwadi workers and has not left them to struggle on the roads like the previous government.

2026-03-01T17:18:25.568044+00:00 IST

Assam: Gaurav Gogoi leads APCC’s ‘Samay Paribartanor Yatra'

Addressing the gathering, Gaurav Gogoi said that the Congress remains firmly committed to building a "New Greater Assam" by uniting people across all communities, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion. He emphasised that the yatra is not merely a political programme, but a heartfelt effort to connect directly with the people.

2026-03-01T16:55:10.647728+00:00 IST

Jan Ashirwad Yatra: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma receives support

During the course of the yatra, the Chief Minister reiterated the government's commitment to reclaiming five lakh bighas of encroached land over the next five years.

2026-03-01T16:52:57.540078+00:00 IST