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Kalvakuntla Kavitha, President of Telangana Jagruthi, on Monday, expressed solidarity with families affected by the alleged demolition of houses in Velugumatla village in Khammam district.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that just a day after International Women's Day and on the very first day of the budget session, the state government has reassured Matri Shakti (women) that it is serious about their welfare. Whether it is the increase in the size of the gender budget, which is important from the perspective of women's equality, or budgetary provisions for various schemes directly related to women, the government has ensured financial support for them.

Noting that the recent developments in West Asia are a cause of deep concern, External Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that India is in favour of a return to dialogue and diplomacy amid the West Asia crisis and advocates de-escalation, restraint and ensuring the safety of civilians.

Amid ongoing West Asia tensions affecting global fuel supply, the Central government has instructed oil refineries across the country to increase LPG production. The additional output will be diverted to meet domestic household demand and help stabilise supply in the coming months, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on Monday.

Shimla Police on Monday arrested a youth for allegedly stabbing another student following a clash between two student groups at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) in Shimla.

Jitendra Singh accused the BJP of trying to weaken regional identities and gradually eliminate regional parties