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PM Modi "siding" with US-Israel: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar on Sunday criticised the Centre over its response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying that instead of expressing concern about the situation in West Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared to side with the United States and Israel.

2026-03-08T12:53:00.742510+00:00 IST

West Bengal Govt’s behaviour ‘condemnable': Bikash Ranjan Bhat

Advocate and CPI-M MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya on Sunday criticised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her absence at the 9th International Santal Conference in Darjeeling during President Droupadi Murmu's visit.

2026-03-08T12:50:57.955350+00:00 IST

Punjab CM calls state budget an ‘affidavit of progress’

"A scheme has been announced providing Rs 1,000 per month for women in the General category and Rs 1,500 for women from the Scheduled Castes and backward classes," Mann told the media.

2026-03-08T12:46:43.758759+00:00 IST

8 accused arrested in Uttam Nagar murder case; SC/ST Act invoked

Delhi Police on Sunday arrested the eighth accused, 38-year-old Imran alias Bunty, in connection with a murder in Uttam Nagar, where a youth was allegedly beaten to death during Holi.

2026-03-08T12:44:36.232864+00:00 IST

Himachal CM meets SC Commission to discuss welfare initiative

Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday met with Kuldeep Kumar Dhiman, Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Scheduled Castes Commission and former Minister, along with Commission members Advocate Vijay Dogra and Advocate Digvijay Malhotra, at his official residence, Oak Over, the release said.

2026-03-08T12:30:34.052152+00:00 IST

President Murmu attends Women's day event in New Delhi

Addressing the gathering, the President said that women are playing a leading role in every field--education, administration, judiciary, military, medicine, science, technology, arts and entrepreneurship. Women in rural areas are becoming financially self-reliant through Self-Help Groups. They are providing leadership to rural development in panchayats.

2026-03-08T12:27:27.441999+00:00 IST

Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Bengal CM on row over Santhal event

He described the shifting of the venue and the management of the event as a deliberate sabotage of the Santhal Conference calling it a sign of a "disturbing political culture" and accusing politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee of lowering political standards.

2026-03-08T12:16:14.392167+00:00 IST

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"Congress always levels allegations, started hungama": BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday accused Congress of creating "hungama" and they did not let the Union Home Minister speak.

2026-03-11T15:28:58.199419+00:00 IST

CDSCO issues advisory to curb misleading promotion of prescription medications for obesity

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945 in the promotion and marketing of prescription medicines, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar drugs indicated for obesity and metabolic disorders

2026-03-11T15:10:38.840934+00:00 IST

CAG report exposes financial indiscipline of coalition govt: YSRC

Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and president of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), on Wednesday alleged that a recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has confirmed the party's charge of financial indiscipline under the ruling coalition government in the state.

2026-03-11T15:09:15.026761+00:00 IST

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"He must be wanting to get ousted...": Tej Pratap Yadav

Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav on Monday took a jibe at the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying that he must be willing to be ousted thats why he is leaving.

2026-03-10T03:39:24.194062+00:00 IST

“Never seen this kind of response…”: first phase of Jan Ashirwad

"Lakhs of people participated and blessed us, came to see us. I have not seen this kind of public response in my entire political life. Today is the last day of the second phase, but we will have the third phase as well," CM Sarma said on Monday night, while travelling across a ground of people in Nalbari.

2026-03-10T03:34:41.570244+00:00 IST

AIADMK-BJP alliance against wishes of Jayalalithaa: TKS Elangovan

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan launched a sharp attack on the AIADMK and its alliance with the "anti-Tamil" Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming "it is against the wishes of their leader, Jayalalithaa."

2026-03-10T01:14:06.102244+00:00 IST

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22 diplomatic missions, Plan India Girl Changemakers turn spotlight on girls' rights

New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Plan India's Girl Changemakers from 10 states in India stepped into the roles of ambassadors and high commissioners from 22 diplomatic missions on Friday to mark the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG).

2019-10-12T09:12:15.483504+00:00 IST

Mamallapuram Summit Day 2: Modi gifts hand-woven silk portrait to Xi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping was gifted a hand-woven portrait of his by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the final day of the Mamallapuram Informal Summit.

2019-10-12T08:06:54.169995+00:00 IST

Journey of Mumbai's iconic 'kali peeli' Padmini taxis ends in June 2020

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): The iconic 'Kali Peeli' Padmini taxis, which reflected a link with Mumbai's past and were portrayed in several Bollywood movies, will become a part of history as they will not be seen on the roads after June 2020.

2019-10-11T19:21:25.583474+00:00 IST

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AIMSA receives distress calls from stranded medical students

The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has received more than 18 distress calls from Indian students stranded in Iran, particularly from Isfahan, where 32 Indian medical students are currently staying, the student's body said on Sunday.

2026-03-08T12:04:13.581577+00:00 IST

Politics

“Wherever there is an entry, there is an exit”: CV Ananda Bose on

"The fact remains that I have taken a conscious decision to resign. The reasons for this will remain confidential till the right time comes," Bose said while speaking to reporters in Kolkata.

2026-03-08T11:59:21.515957+00:00 IST

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Chopper's emergency landing: Uttarakhand Governor in safe house

"The Governor's helicopter landed at the GVK helipad. The administration is taking necessary action in this regard. He is currently in a safe house," Kumar told ANI.

2026-03-08T11:44:57.095978+00:00 IST

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Assam BJP: West Bengal's Trinamool Govt insulted President Murmu

The Assam State BJP has expressed deep concern over the developments surrounding the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal on March 7, to attend the 9th International Santhal Conference.

2026-03-08T11:38:46.767628+00:00 IST

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"Biggest initiative in Punjab's history": Arvind Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal lauded the announcements of the women-centric financial assistance schemes of the Punjab government, terming it the "biggest" initiative in the state's history with regard to women empowerment.

2026-03-08T11:34:31.631883+00:00 IST

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CM Dhami honours 38 senior women at ‘Nari Tu Narayani’ programme

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday participated in the "Nari Tu Narayani" programme organised at Mukhya Sevak Sadan, Dehradun, to honour senior women on the occasion of International Women's Day.

2026-03-08T11:26:01.001386+00:00 IST

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Himachal Dy CM attends Bushahr Carnival closing ceremony

The event organised by the Bushahr Sports, Culture and Environment Association, the Bushahr Carnival, has been held continuously for the past five years, spanning the first three evenings of the four-day historic Phag Mela. Over the years, the event has evolved into not only a cultural event but also a powerful platform for local talent and a powerful way to connect youth with their rich culture.

2026-03-08T11:25:03.379276+00:00 IST

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Himachal needs stronger work culture: Shukla

Outgoing Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday expressed concern over the lack of a strong work culture in the state, stating that Himachal Pradesh must accelerate its pace of development, especially when compared to states like Uttarakhand.

2026-03-08T11:14:03.715537+00:00 IST

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Delhi Police stopped us from meeting victim's family: Saurabh

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday alleged that he was stopped from meeting the family of Tarun Kumar, who died during the Uttam Nagar clash during Holi celebrations.

2026-03-08T11:01:07.283320+00:00 IST

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Mumbai Airport sees 66 flight cancellations on March 8

Mumbai Airport experienced significant disruption on Sunday with a total of 66 air traffic movements (ATMs) being cancelled, according to source-based information. The cancellations included 32 arrivals and 34 departures.

2026-03-08T10:59:53.186169+00:00 IST

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Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar slams Centre on LPG price hike

"The central government always puts all the burden on the common man," he said.

2026-03-08T10:59:31.230147+00:00 IST

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Women journalists continue to inspire society: CM Revanth

On the occasion of International Women's Day, a special programme was organised at Praja Bhavan to honour women journalists for their remarkable contribution to the media and society.

2026-03-08T10:56:28.614883+00:00 IST

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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari accuses TMC of electoral manipulation

Explaining the alleged "statewide conspiracy," he said that "police reserve officers are being instructed to collect postal ballots from every Police personnel and funnel them through this sham 'Welfare' organisation," and attached a recent order from Jhargam SP, assigning the handling of ballots and ED votes for Police personnel to this organisation.

2026-03-08T10:49:59.496622+00:00 IST

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Over 4,000 contestants participate in 15 competitions

Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmeet Singh on Sunday said the four-day Himalayan O2 Tehri Lake Festival held in Tehri Garhwal sent a message to the entire world, with over 4,000 contestants participating in 15 competitions.

2026-03-08T10:49:31.592583+00:00 IST