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Delhi to compete with other capitals in world: Taranjit Sandhu

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Saturday affirmed his focus on development, saying that the national capital should compete against capitals across the world.

2026-03-07T09:23:28.938573+00:00 IST

Delhi Police seeks time for further investigation, files status r

Delhi Police has sought time for further investigation from the Rouse Avenue court and filed a status report in a case pertaining to a protest against the UGC Regulations Draft at Jantar Mantar in 2025.

2026-03-07T09:16:32.840109+00:00 IST

"Wanted Nitish Kumar to retire as PM": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP as incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections 2026, saying he wanted the JD(U) chief to retire as the Prime Minister.

2026-03-07T09:10:59.793605+00:00 IST

Sivagiri Mutt submits memorandum to Rahul Gandhi on backward comm

The Sivagiri Mutt has submitted a formal memorandum, concerning the marginalisation of backward communities in Kerala, to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Sivagiri Mutt President Swami Sachidananda said on Saturday.

2026-03-07T09:08:58.844823+00:00 IST

CM Dhami felicitates Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Haridwar

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday warmly welcomed and felicitated Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at a grand event titled "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal" held in Haridwar to mark the completion of four years of the state government.

2026-03-07T08:53:52.402129+00:00 IST

Manickam Tagore asks parties to support motion against LS Speaker

Congress MP Manickam Tagore B on Saturday sought support from MPs across party lines for the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, calling for "saving parliamentary democracy."

2026-03-07T08:51:33.744787+00:00 IST

India can compete with China on electric mobility: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that military and warfare are rapidly shifting towards electric motors, which are dominated by China.

2026-03-07T08:47:31.691436+00:00 IST

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Manipur: Protest against Census turns tense, five injured

People from across Manipur, under the banner of the Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), staged a protest against the ongoing census process in the state. The demonstration took place at Ima Market in Imphal, where protesters voiced their opposition to the exercise.

2026-03-11T08:59:35.535101+00:00 IST

Hyderabad Police arrest four for alleged Rs 1.5 crore

The accused have been identified as Mohammed Syeed Uddin (26), Mohd Tajuddin (31), Mohd Younis (25), and MD Ayub (24). Police said that Uddin had worked for a call centre in Dubai, and contacted other members to acquire some SIM cards.

2026-03-11T08:57:16.546082+00:00 IST

"Expanding petroleum sector essential for self-reliant India": PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called the expansion of the petroleum sector essential for making a self-reliant India.

2026-03-11T08:49:16.322207+00:00 IST

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"Keen to hear what he will say:" Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday reacted to the announcement of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's statement on the West Asia crisis, stating she is "keen to hear" the minister's position on this matter.

2026-03-09T06:00:44.065906+00:00 IST

Kharge seeks discussion on India's energy security

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday moved a notice seeking a short-duration discussion on "emerging challenges for India's energy security."

2026-03-09T05:53:17.690107+00:00 IST

INDIA bloc leaders discuss floor strategy

INDIA bloc leaders held a meeting on Monday to discuss the floor strategy for the second phase of the Budget Session of the Parliament.

2026-03-09T05:43:35.568867+00:00 IST

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: No life for the old?

New Delhi (India), June 14 (ANI): A settlement with rooms dominated by scores of stories located a few miles away from the buzzing roads of the national capital, is home to about a dozen old citizens, who have no place elsewhere.

2019-06-14T15:28:26.200988+00:00 IST

Shillong gets its first ever orchidarium

Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 14 (ANI): In a major move towards enhancing the growth of eco-tourism, the Institute of Bio-Resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) opened state-of-the-art orchidarium in Upper Shillong.

2019-06-14T11:35:02.971309+00:00 IST

Savour flavours of traditional fish cuisine at National Fish Festival

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 8 (ANI): Abundant in Omega-3 fatty acids, Fish is known as a food with excellent nutrition and high protein. With the national annual average consumption being just about 5 kg, National Fisheries Development Board (NDFB) has come up with a calendar to organize several fish festivals for the financial year 2019-20.

2019-06-08T04:25:51.559067+00:00 IST

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New Delhi: industry leaders to shape safer green hydrogen future

Technical sessions during the conference featured presentations and discussions by eminent experts from industry, academia, and research institutions on safety practices across the hydrogen value chain.

2026-03-07T08:25:21.622807+00:00 IST

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CEC Gyanesh Kumar announces key initiatives ahead of Kerala polls

Addressing a press conference in Kerala following two days of poll preparedness, CEC Gyanesh Kumar announced that postal ballots will be counted two rounds before EVMs and there will be mandatory counting of VVPAT slips in case of a mismatch between Form 17C and EVM data.

2026-03-07T08:16:36.848336+00:00 IST

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Tibet support groups’ from 32 countries gather in Dharamshala for

Over 120 participants from 32 countries across the world would attend the 3-day event to show their support for the cause of Tibet.

2026-03-07T08:10:50.187375+00:00 IST

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Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt over LPG price hike

In a post on X Mallikarjun Kharge, wrote, "A hike of ₹60 in domestic LPG cylinders, A profit of ₹115 earned in commercial LPG, First, the benefit of lower international prices was snatched from the public, Now, the public's sweat is being extracted under the burden of inflation, The Modi government, which boasts "sab changa si" in times of war, Is helpless in providing adequate oil-gas and fertilizer!"

2026-03-07T08:09:54.450507+00:00 IST

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Speaker did not allow LoP to speak: Congress MP K Suresh on no-co

The three Congress MPs, Mohammad Jawed, Kodikunnil Suresh, and Mallu Ravi, have accused Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of being partisan and of making "unwarranted allegations" against women MPs belonging to the opposition.

2026-03-07T08:07:27.377213+00:00 IST

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Common people worried after LPG price hike

Concerns are growing among common citizens in Himachal Pradesh after the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, with many saying the hike will further burden poor and middle-class households amid global tensions in the Middle East.

2026-03-07T07:31:59.151568+00:00 IST

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Upset, but will stand by Nitish Kumar's decision: Shravan Kumar

Bihar Minister Shravan Kumar on Saturday said that the Janata Dal (United) workers were upset with incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to move to the Rajya Sabha, but have resolved to stand by him and support him.

2026-03-07T07:27:33.910169+00:00 IST

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'15-20 people killed him': Father seeks CBI probe in son's murder

Father of the deceased, while speaking to ANI, said, "We demand that our son should get justice... The police have not conducted any inquiry or asked us about him... They are saying that they have arrested 5-6 people... They did not show us who they have arrested. "

2026-03-07T07:21:35.915014+00:00 IST

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah receives Lord Jagannath's portrait

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accepted a portrait of Lord Jagannath from devotee Annata Biswal during the inauguration of Sulphuric Acid Plant 3 (SAP-III) at the Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) unit in Paradeep.

2026-03-07T07:17:44.970109+00:00 IST

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Jairam Ramesh seeks parliamentary debate on West Asia conflict

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday demanded a parliamentary discussion on the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the 30-day "permission" from the United States to purchase Russian oil, as the Budget Session 2026 will resume on Monday.

2026-03-07T07:10:18.176609+00:00 IST

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Uttarakhand ranks first in effective implementation of new laws

Uttarakhand has secured the first position in the national implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, according to data up to January 2026.

2026-03-07T07:04:29.360050+00:00 IST

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Mamata Banerjee accuses Centre of "Bhang Bengal" with price hikes

Adressing an event in Kolkata, the Chief Minister flagged the hike in LPG cylinder prices and raised concerns over new booking guidelines requiring consumers to book gas 21 days in advance.

2026-03-07T07:04:08.763996+00:00 IST

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Journalist's son calls Dera chief's acquittal "dissapointing"

Anshul Chhatrapati, son of late journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati, called the High Court verdict acquitting Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the murder case as "disappointing" and said that they will approach the Supreme Court against it.

2026-03-07T07:03:22.741181+00:00 IST

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Public raises concerns as LPG prices hike by Rs 60

The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, and the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has also been increased by Rs 115.

2026-03-07T06:59:18.991837+00:00 IST