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CPI state Secretary dismisses CC Mukundan 'payment seat' claim

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary Binoy Viswam on Monday dismissed allegations of "payment seats" within the party, following sharp criticism from sitting MLA CC Mukundan over the denial of a seat in the Nattika constituency.

2026-03-09T08:45:04.951598+00:00 IST

Congress’ Guarav Gogoi, Manish Tewari to speak on no confidence

Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi, Manish Tiwari, Deepender Singh Hooda, and Jothimani on Monday will present their argument in favour of the resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, after they had accused the latter of "partisan behaviour" against the Opposition.

2026-03-09T08:39:12.218878+00:00 IST

"No stay has been imposed:" AAP MP Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday denied that the Delhi High Court had imposed a stay on the adverse remarks made against the CBI in the excise policy case, asserting that the agency failed to secure an overall judgement in its favour, labelling it a setback for the investigation agency.

2026-03-09T08:29:17.680658+00:00 IST

"Reading statement without questions unfair to MPs": Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday criticised the Centre over External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's parliamentary statement on the West Asia conflict, demanding a discussion on the issue.

2026-03-09T08:28:29.871594+00:00 IST

Kerala: Fire breaks out at private factory in Thoothukudi

It is reported that smoke and flames suddenly began spreading from a section of the factory. Shocked by the incident, the workers present at the site immediately evacuated the premises.

2026-03-09T08:28:28.575476+00:00 IST

HP govt hosts farewell for outgoing Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

Speaking to mediapersons after the farewell function, Sukhu said that Shukla remained closely connected with the state during his nearly three-year tenure and made efforts to understand the concerns of people across Himachal Pradesh.

2026-03-09T08:14:47.777180+00:00 IST

"90,000 people able to travel in last week": Aviation MInister

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday said that around 90,000 people have been able to travel from the Gulf region in the last week itself amid the escalating conflict, emphasising the key roles of various airlines

2026-03-09T08:08:56.794812+00:00 IST

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President Murmu to visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on March 19

President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on March 19, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said.

2026-03-12T02:56:42.086874+00:00 IST

New 'Kovai Digi Cop' chatbot

"Today, Coimbatore District Police has launched a WhatsApp chatbot service for citizens, named Covaidigicop. You can see the number 9840091100. This is the number people can save in their contact list and send a message with 'HI' to this number. There will be two language options available, and whichever language option they choose, they will be provided with 9 verticals of services."

2026-03-12T02:55:58.961784+00:00 IST

Plans for ring roads around district headquarters: Telangana CM

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to prepare plans to construct Ring Roads around all major district headquarters.

2026-03-12T02:52:39.017522+00:00 IST

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Bihar will be among country's progressive states: CM Nitish Kumar

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that development work is progressing steadily in the state with the cooperation of the central government.

2026-03-10T12:09:25.762198+00:00 IST

Decision on alliance with TVK will be taken by BJP leadership; re

Tamil Nadu BJP state President Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that any decision regarding a possible alliance with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam would be taken by the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, adding that the removal of a party functionary who had invited TVK to join the alliance was an internal matter of the party.

2026-03-10T11:42:59.173878+00:00 IST

Priyanka Gandhi hits back at Rijiju, Giriraj Singh; says govt ‘af

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday hit back at the Centre and Union ministers amid a heated political exchange in Parliament, saying the government resorts to "personal attacks" because it is "afraid of the truth" spoken by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

2026-03-10T11:38:07.408791+00:00 IST

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Amid chaos, love bloomed: Couple tie nuptial knot in Gokulpuri

New Delhi [India], Feb 29 (ANI): Amidst chaos, love blooms. This turned out true in Gokulpuri- one of the worst affected areas of northeast Delhi that was ravaged by violent clashes recently.

2020-02-29T11:05:35.093954+00:00 IST

German artist on a mission to end garbage woes of Kovalam beach

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Feb 27 (ANI): A German tourist Gabriele Oelschlager -- during her usual stroll in Hawa beach of Kovalam in Kerala -- found waste materials being washed ashore. Being an artist, she used those waste materials -- ranging from parts of a fishing boat to plastic bottles and containers -- to create art installations.

2020-02-27T10:08:16.013529+00:00 IST

Odisha sand animator creates art piece featuring Trump and Melania at Taj

Puri (Odisha) [India], Feb 24 (ANI): Odisha based sand animator Manas Kumar has created a special piece of art in honour of US President Donald Trump and wife Melania Trump who are currently on a two-day visit to India.

2020-02-24T17:25:25.794543+00:00 IST

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TVK chief Vijay asked to appear before CBI for questioning into K

TVK Chief Vijay has been asked to appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for an enquiry into the Karur stampede case, sources said.

2026-03-09T08:07:54.183372+00:00 IST

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K Suresh to move no-confidence motion against LS Speaker Om Birla

As the second phase of the Budget Session commenced today, K Suresh, one of the three Congress MPs scheduled to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accused the latter of being "biased" and not allowing opposition to speak in the House.

2026-03-09T07:57:24.135303+00:00 IST

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14-year-old minor apprehended in Uttam Nagar case

The Delhi Police has shared an update regarding the arrest of seven more individuals and the apprehension of one minor who were wanted co-accused in the Uttam Nagar case.

2026-03-09T07:54:24.074052+00:00 IST

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Iranian FM thanked India for docking IRIS Lavan at Kochi: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the Iranian leadership thanked India for letting them dock IRIS LAVAN at Kochi amid conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-09T07:38:03.282312+00:00 IST

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West Bengal BJP requests ECI to conduct polls in single or two ph

Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal has requested the Election Commission of India to conduct the polls in a single or maximum two phases in the state, rather than conducting them in seven to eight phases over six weeks.

2026-03-09T07:29:10.835958+00:00 IST

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Pune gas-based crematoriums temporarily clos

The gas-based crematorium furnaces operated by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in Pune will be temporarily closed following directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This decision comes as the ministry has prioritised propane and butane supplies for domestic LPG consumption due to a crisis in the Middle East.

2026-03-09T07:28:15.622087+00:00 IST

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"Fuel prices are rising day by day:" Congress MP KC Venugopal

Congress MP K.C. Venugopal demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the evolving crisis in West Asia on Monday, asserting that a comprehensive debate on the "Western countries' crisis is needed.

2026-03-09T07:21:38.805335+00:00 IST

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CM Dhami hails Uttarkhand budget ahead of Assembly session

The CM said, "The budget will be excellent, it will be good, and it will fulfil everyone's aspirations and hopes. This budget has been prepared with great effort, with input from numerous stakeholders and various groups, classes, and people working in various dimensions of society. Therefore, provisions have been made for all sections of society."

2026-03-09T07:01:05.240500+00:00 IST

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Delhi HC stays adverse remarks against CBI in Excise Policy case

Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma passed the directions while hearing an appeal filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging the discharge order. The court also issued notice to the other side, as none appeared on behalf of the respondents during the hearing.

2026-03-09T06:55:40.444000+00:00 IST

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Excise Case: Delhi HC says it will stay remarks against CBI

The Delhi High Court on Monday said it will stay the remarks made against the investigating agency and officer in the discharge order in the Delhi Excise Policy case and directed the trial court to defer proceedings in the connected case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

2026-03-09T06:55:32.816247+00:00 IST

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“Only interested in erupting anarchy”: JP Nadda

Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday condemned Opposition's sloganeering during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks on West Asia Conflict, stating that the Opposition is only interested in "erupting anarchy" rather than having a debate.

2026-03-09T06:54:28.859228+00:00 IST

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Kiren Rijiju to initiate discussion on no-confidence motion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday will initiate the discussion on the resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, after the Opposition had accused the latter of "partisan behaviour".

2026-03-09T06:43:24.235438+00:00 IST

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BJD MP Sasmit Patra highlights session's significance,

On the second day of the budget session of Parliament, backing the No- Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra on Monday remarked on the session's significance, stating, "This will be a very important session as it will also see the motion of removal against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla."

2026-03-09T06:42:27.474328+00:00 IST

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Manickam Tagore accuses LS Speaker of supressing opposition

The second phase of the Parliament's Budget Session opened today with Congress MPs scheduled to move a resolution seeking the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker.

2026-03-09T06:41:43.076871+00:00 IST