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Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Pradesh CM; vows to act as br

Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia administered the oath of office to Gupta. Gupta said he would work collectively with all stakeholders and act as a bridge between the state and the Union government for the development of the hill state.

2026-03-10T08:55:07.985138+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to speak in Lok Sabha during debate on Om Birla removal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the motion seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

2026-03-10T08:51:41.525297+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee should find democracy in Bengal," says BJP MLA

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Since the start of the SIR process, Mamata Banerjee has been making several allegations on the Election Commission... She should first find democracy in her government in Bengal.

2026-03-10T08:47:49.957635+00:00 IST

WB assembly polls wil be held in "violence-free environment", ass

CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday offered prayers at the Dakshineshwar Kali temple in West Bengal and affirmed the ECI's commitment to holding "non-violent, and non-pressurised" polls in the state.

2026-03-10T08:42:18.001220+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand Assembly session: Congress demands discussion

Leader of Opposition in Uttarakhand Assembly, Yashpal Arya said earlier that the party is hoping for the smooth functioning of the house, and has asked the Speaker to address certain major issues of the state.

2026-03-10T08:38:47.362311+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to late MLA Diwakar Bhatt

The Chief Minister said that in Uttarakhand politics, Bhatt was famously known as the "Field Marshal," reflecting his strong and determined leadership. He added that the life of the late Bhatt inspires the understanding that politics is not just a means to power, but also a path of service and dedication.

2026-03-10T08:36:43.575859+00:00 IST

Delhi HC issues notice to TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Dehadrai's revis

He has sought dismissal of the suit for custody of Dog Henry. He has also sought an interim relief of a stay of suit before the trial court.

2026-03-10T08:35:33.857760+00:00 IST

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Home Minister called to enquire about my well-being, says Farooq

The former Chief Minister credited his own security team for saving him and emphasised that no religion promotes hatred. He also called for an inquiry

2026-03-12T07:15:10.024636+00:00 IST

“House will function according to rules”: Om Birla after motion

"The members of the house have strengthened the traditions of the House, and always increased the prestige of the house. I thank everyone for putting their trust in me. I give you my confidence that I will always work to carry out my duties in an impartial, fair manner," Birla said on Thursday.

2026-03-12T07:09:57.701467+00:00 IST

Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 4th day of Budget Session

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrived at the Assembly to participate in the proceedings of the fourth day of the budget session being held in Uttarakhand's summer capital, Bhararisain (Gairsain).

2026-03-12T06:51:07.694444+00:00 IST

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PM will deliver long speech, empty promises in Kerala: P Sandosh

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Kerala and Tamil Nadu, saying the Prime Minister will deliver "long speeches and empty promises" during his visit.

2026-03-11T06:14:51.254109+00:00 IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey slams Uddhav Thackeray for aligning with C

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday slammed Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray over accusing him of "sacrificing" his ideology for power and reminded him of his father Bal Thackeray's "oath" to never align with Congress after the incident in 1969.

2026-03-11T06:00:19.294416+00:00 IST

Parliament: Congress MPs protest over shortage of LPG cylinders

Congress MPs on Wednesday protested in the Parliament premises over the alleged shortage of commercial LPG cylinder across the country. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also joined the protest. The Opposition MPs carried the banners saying, "PM is compromised."

2026-03-11T05:48:05.183225+00:00 IST

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Lok Sabha passes bill to provide greater private participation in public sector insurance companies

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to provide greater private participation in the public sector insurance companies and to enhance insurance penetration and social protection.

2021-08-02T18:52:04.723614+00:00 IST

Andhra female teacher practices organic farming on her land with only female workers

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 30 (ANI): Pulamathi, a female government teacher has started practicing organic farming on her 27 acres of land in Peddalabudu Geval village of Araku valley at Visakhapatnam by engaging only female workers in the field.

2021-07-30T06:28:28.330914+00:00 IST

Kerala HC slams govt for poor crowd control amid COVID

Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Thursday criticised the state government for not effectively implementing crowd control measures in public areas amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-07-15T06:55:41.364653+00:00 IST

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Gaurav Gogoi and Amit Shah trade barbs over Rijiju's disruptions

This was in response to Rijiju's statement during Gogoi's address, where he said that the opposition MPs used "unparliamentary words" and that they would answer back.

2026-03-10T08:22:57.703631+00:00 IST

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Hotel associations call for "uninterrupted" LPG

"Indian government has introduced Essential Commodities act, as gas supply for cylinders should be avoided, and only domestic cylinders should be given. We are forcing the Central government to bring the hotels under the Essential Commodities section. The government has ordered the oil companies to give commercial cylinders to health, agriculture, and education. How can hotel industry survive without cylinders it is the main source for us," Santosh Malnad, Director Hotel owners association told ANI.

2026-03-10T08:20:10.925995+00:00 IST

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"Govt ensuring adequate supplies": Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora amid

This decision followed recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.

2026-03-10T08:14:49.681632+00:00 IST

Politics

"Rahul Gandhi was architect of AI Summit protest": BJP

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Tuesday slammed Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, calling him the architect of the Youth Congress' "shirtless" protest at the AI Impact Summit.

2026-03-10T07:57:56.042101+00:00 IST

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‘Lake, air watch’ initiative to improve lakes' health

Rapid urbanisation has led to lake pollution, declining water quality, reduced groundwater recharge and worsening air quality in densely populated areas. To address these issues, the 'Lake and Air Watch' initiative will integrate monitoring systems across departments for coordinated and timely action.

2026-03-10T07:48:58.599348+00:00 IST

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Rajnath Singh releases ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military' at an event in South Block, New Delhi on Tuesday. This comprehensive blueprint has been articulated by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to transform the Defence Forces into a modern, integrated and technologically-advanced military capable of supporting India's aspiration to become Viksit Bharat by 2047.

2026-03-10T07:47:08.893844+00:00 IST

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Commercial LPG cylinder supply temporarily halted in Bhopal

"The next booking for LPG cylinders will be allowed only after the 25th day from the date of the previous delivery, and there is no shortage in supply of LPG as it is stated by oil companies. Commercial LPG cylinders have not been issued since yesterday, but an exemption has been given to hospitals and educational institutions," Gupta told ANI.

2026-03-10T07:37:42.006491+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC Directs NBEMS to keep one DNB seat vacant for candidate

The Court noted that under Clause 2.3 of the NBEMS handbook, only candidates currently pursuing a postgraduate course are barred from admission to Sponsored Post MBBS DNB seats. Since the petitioner had already relinquished her previously allotted seat and was not pursuing any PG course, the Court observed that the clause prima facie appeared inapplicable to her case.

2026-03-10T07:36:17.780706+00:00 IST

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Arvind Kejriwal claims LPG supply hit nationwide

This comes a day after the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use.

2026-03-10T07:36:08.804167+00:00 IST

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"PM Modi Govt only knows how to imprison...": Manish Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia during his visit to Mata Vaishnodevi temple on Tuesday said that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi only imprisons those who raise their voice. In a wild attack on the Prime Minister, Sisodia said that PM Modi will be remembered as the leader who bowed before America and put 'patriots' in jail.

2026-03-10T07:27:18.883256+00:00 IST

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Shivraj Chouhan slams Opposition for sloganeering in Lok Sabha

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday slammed the Opposition for sloganeering in the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour.

2026-03-10T07:25:11.007394+00:00 IST

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“Have we elected them to only make reels?”: Priyank Kharge

"This is out because of one vishwaguru. Mr. Puri said we can hold for 60 days, When war started they said 25 days stock only. When is the act evoked? In the crises ? Have we elected them to make only reels? You say trump is your good friend. What is this now?" Kharge said.

2026-03-10T07:19:40.258954+00:00 IST