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Nara Lokesh accuses YSRCP chief of "obstructing development"

Calling Jagan "anti-development," Minister Nara Lokesh further remarked that such actions show hostility towards the aspirations of Andhra Pradesh's youth, who are looking for opportunities in emerging technology sectors.

2026-03-11T13:58:34.705354+00:00 IST

ED raids 19 places in Chandigarh in Rs 590 crore IDFC First bank

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at 19 premises in Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab in relation to the recent fraud that happened at IDFC First Bank, Chandigarh branch, officials said.

2026-03-11T13:58:10.129068+00:00 IST

LS rejects no-confidence motion against Speaker by voice vote

Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected the opposition resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla through a voice vote amid noisy scenes in the House with Congress members protesting against the remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah against party leader Rahul Gandhi.

2026-03-11T13:37:19.128466+00:00 IST

ED attaches Rs 313.12 crore assets of Ansal Group

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 313.12 crore as part of its ongoing investigation into Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) and its promoters for their involvement in criminal activities, including financial misappropriation and fraudulent diversion of funds collected from homebuyers.

2026-03-11T13:35:42.072554+00:00 IST

"We are in close contact with students stranded in Iran": JKSA

The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday said around 100 Indian students stranded in war-torn Iran, including a majority from Kashmir, are set to return to India on March 14 and 15 through commercial flights, marking the first batch of students returning amid the ongoing Israel-Iran tensions.

2026-03-11T13:13:18.866902+00:00 IST

“Our goal is to create developed Tamil Nadu for developed nation'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled multiple development projects worth around Rs 5,650 crore in Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and said his government's goal "is to create a developed Tamil Nadu for a developed nation".

2026-03-11T13:09:15.397806+00:00 IST

Court grants bail to 3 IYC workers in AI Summit protest case

Patiala House Court on Wednesday granted bail to Divyansh Girdhar, Bhudev Sharma and Kuber Meena. They were arrested by the Delhi Police in the AI Summit Protest case.

2026-03-11T13:06:38.759648+00:00 IST

Students participate in JNUSU’s Referendum on resignation of VC

The response from the student community was overwhelming. A total of 2409 students cast their votes in the referendum. 2181 students (90.54%) voted against the continuation of the Vice Chancellor in JNU. 207 students (8.59%) voted in favour of her continuation. 21 votes (0.87%) were declared invalid.

2026-03-11T12:53:02.172209+00:00 IST

Tejasvi Surya slams Congress in LS over no-confidence motion

Speaking in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, the BJP MP said that Congress is less engaged by the Leader of Opposition in the Lower House not being allowed to speak, but more because they cannot accept equality before the law.

2026-03-11T12:50:56.128027+00:00 IST

Jaishankar congratulates Delhi LG Sandhu

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on being sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

2026-03-11T12:21:51.702218+00:00 IST

Gujarat: Fire breaks out at chemicals factory in Surat

A fire broke out at a chemicals factory in the Sachin GIDC area of Surat on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T11:57:35.840024+00:00 IST

NIA court extends custody of Zamir and Tufail for 5 days 

The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court at New Delhi on Wednesday extended the NIA custody of Zamir Ahmed Ahangar and Tufail Ahmad Bhat for a further 5 days. They were produced before the court after expiry of 5 days of custodial remand.

2026-03-11T11:36:51.701871+00:00 IST

Arvind Kejriwal seeks transfer of excise policy revision case

A representation has been moved before the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court seeking transfer of a criminal revision petition linked to the excise policy case from the bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma to another appropriate bench.

2026-03-11T11:08:19.174626+00:00 IST

IRCTC directs alternative arrangements at station catering: Sourc

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Wednesday directed all its zonal offices to make alternative arrangements at catering units across railway stations amid a growing shortage of commercial LPG cylinders triggered by the ongoing war in West Asia, sources said on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T10:59:26.356645+00:00 IST

Himachal remains safe, attractive destination for global tourists

Tourism Ambassador to the Government of Himachal Pradesh and Miss Earth India 2022 Vanshika Parmar said that while global uncertainties and tensions in parts of the Middle East may create concerns within the tourism industry, Himachal Pradesh continues to remain a safe and attractive destination for travellers from across the world.

2026-03-11T10:58:35.926524+00:00 IST

KTR slams Rahul Gandhi over dismissal of defected MLAs

"Telangana Speaker was under immense pressure to take this decision. Rahul Gandhi is a joke of a leader. On one hand, he flaunts the constitution of India and continues to portray himself as the saviour of the constitution of India, and he also talks about defections and how automatic disqualification should be done," he told the media.

2026-03-11T10:47:08.216438+00:00 IST

Air India Express flight from Hyderabad suffers nose-wheel issue

According to an AIR India Express Spokesperson, "We confirm that our Hyderabad-Phuket flight on 11 March experienced an issue with the nose wheel at Phuket Airport. The crew followed all standard protocols, and guests were deplaned. We thank our guests, the Phuket airport authorities, and all stakeholders for their cooperation."

2026-03-11T09:44:55.082362+00:00 IST

AI summit protest case: Delhi Court grants protection from arrest

Patiala House Court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to a T-shirt designer in connection with the AI Summit protest case, which took place on February 20 and was allegedly organised by Indian Youth Congress workers at Bharat Mandapam.

2026-03-11T09:44:23.776987+00:00 IST

Delhi HC asks MCD not undertake demolition against Uttam Nagar ac

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday orally asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi not to undertake any demolition action against the homes of persons accused in the murder of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar.

2026-03-11T09:28:20.805987+00:00 IST

HP CM Sukhu launches robotic surgery at IGMC Shimla

Addressing reporters after the inauguration in Shimla, Sukhu said robotic surgery has already shown encouraging results in the state, noting that around 150 operations have been successfully conducted in the past seven to eight months at the Super Speciality Hospital in Chamyana.

2026-03-11T09:22:43.319124+00:00 IST

Taranjit Singh Sandhu takes oath as new Delhi LG

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took the oath of office in the presence of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.

2026-03-11T09:13:12.057882+00:00 IST