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Amit Shah dedicates IFFCO's Sulphuric Acid Plant-3 to nation

Speaking on the occasion on Friday, Union Minister Amit Shah said that in the coming days, the Ministry of Cooperation of the Government of India and the Government of Odisha will work together to improve rural livelihoods in the state.

2026-03-07T06:37:34.280212+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand cabinet approves Public Gambling Prevention Bill

Under the proposed legislation, any individual found guilty of gambling or facilitating gambling activities may face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of three months to a maximum of five years, along with fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10 lakh.

2026-03-07T06:19:54.386350+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026

PM Modi said that this initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to quality medicines at affordable prices. Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras, countless families are saving on healthcare expenses and receiving proper treatment, Modi added.

2026-03-07T06:11:32.399469+00:00 IST

AITC MPs to support no-confidence motion against Om Birla

The development comes ahead of the second phase of the budget session, set to commence on March 9, where three Congress MPs are scheduled to move a resolution demanding the removal of Speaker Om Birla for disallowing Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders from speaking in the House.

2026-03-07T05:53:30.365591+00:00 IST

TN: Woman allegedly kills puppies in Tiruchirappalli, FIR filed

Speaking to ANI, George, Secretary of Blue Cross of Trichy, said the woman allegedly smashed two puppies against a wall near their rescue centre, resulting in their immediate deaths.

2026-03-07T05:43:19.937816+00:00 IST

Kerala: Rahul Gandhi interacts with tea plantation workers

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday interacted with tea plantation workers in Kuttikkanam in Kerala's Idukki district.

2026-03-07T05:42:15.925423+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams Petroleum Minister over LPG cylinder price hike

Chairperson of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Saturday slammed Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over the hike in the prices of LPG cylinders.

2026-03-07T05:35:37.110862+00:00 IST

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PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth Rs 10,800

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple developmental projects worth around Rs 10,800 crore in Ernakulum, Kerala.

2026-03-11T08:37:57.646465+00:00 IST

Lawyers’ Canteen at Delhi HC stops main course service

The Lawyers' Canteen at the Delhi High Court has temporarily stopped preparing and serving main course meals due to the unavailability of LPG gas cylinders.

2026-03-11T08:21:14.560430+00:00 IST

SC orders dissociation of NCERT panel behind ‘Corruption' chapter

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre, all State governments and institutions receiving public funds to dissociate the chairperson of the NCERT social science curriculum, Professor Michel Danino, along with his two associate members, from any role in preparing school curriculum or finalising textbooks for the next generation over the controversial sub-chapter titled "Corruption in the Judiciary" in the Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook.

2026-03-11T08:17:32.053982+00:00 IST

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Sanjay Raut criticises LS Speaker Om Birla

Backing the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday lashed out at the Centre and accused the ruling party of "unwillingness to accept the opposition."

2026-03-09T05:08:53.784611+00:00 IST

MP Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP's foreign policy handling

Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav slammed the BJP for its management of foreign policy ahead of the INDIA bloc floor leaders' meeting on Monday.

2026-03-09T05:07:22.218424+00:00 IST

"Parliament isn't for suppressing debate": Mallu Ravi

Congress MP Mallu Ravi, one of the three MPs bringing in the No Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, said that the Parliament is "not for suppressing debate."

2026-03-09T04:32:46.095855+00:00 IST

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Cry to rebuild old Roman Catholic church at Dhanushkodi in TN gets louder

Dhanushkodi (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 5 (ANI): Once what used to be a roman catholic church here is now a neglected monument. Locals and many tourists are urging the government to rebuild the church.

2019-06-05T11:45:34.378666+00:00 IST

After decades, age old practice of 'Sehar Khawani' revived in Doda

Doda (Jammu & Kashmir) [India], June 5 (ANI): After a gap of nearly two decades, a group of people in the district have revived the practice of 'Sehar Khawani,' a ritual to help Muslims wake up to prepare Seheri (pre-dawn meal) during the holy month of Ramzan.

2019-06-05T06:34:56.320161+00:00 IST

Manipur man designs device to cook fish using charcoal, paddy husk

Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 2 (ANI): A local here -- Maibam Deben Singh -- has developed a device that uses charcoal and paddy husk to dry fish uniformly and then cook it. This new method of cooking fish takes a lesser amount of time than the traditional sun-drying method.

2019-06-02T12:58:04.059761+00:00 IST

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Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomes Amit Shah to Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday extended a warm welcome to Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah upon his arrival in the state.

2026-03-07T05:24:32.080370+00:00 IST

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New Delhi: Property dealer shot dead in Dwaraka

According to the Delhi Police, the victim was alone in his vehicle when the attackers opened fire from close range, resulting in his immediate death.

2026-03-07T05:20:40.953316+00:00 IST

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Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist’s murder case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati's murder case, the self-styled godman's lawyer confirmed.

2026-03-07T05:05:22.755275+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Rajasthan's Sikar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Sikar in Rajasthan on Saturday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

2026-03-07T05:01:42.375836+00:00 IST

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Congress MP Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over Russian oil waiver

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed the Centre after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that Washington DC has granted India the 30-day "permission" to purchase Russian oil.

2026-03-07T04:44:23.683104+00:00 IST

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"There was news that there is no LPG crisis": Udit Raj

Speaking to ANI, Raj remarked, "Till yesterday, there was news that there is no LPG crisis here. Then how did the prices increase?... The prosperity of this country seems difficult now. People have become 'Andhabhakts'."

2026-03-07T04:33:29.315793+00:00 IST

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Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights on March 7 departing from Hamad International Airport to select European destinations following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, while scheduled flight operations remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

2026-03-07T04:21:53.926360+00:00 IST

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Candidates across India share journey of hard work in UPSC

In Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, parents of Aastha Jain, who secured the 9th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025, expressed their pride. Her father said, "She secured 4th rank across India in the 12th board examinations. She has also cracked the UPSC exam three times. Currently, she is in the Rajasthan IPS cadre and is undergoing training in Hyderabad."

2026-03-07T04:20:19.745690+00:00 IST

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Bihar: Nishant Kumar holds meeting with senior JD(U) leaders

Nishant Kumar, son of incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday held a meeting with senior party leaders and young MLAs at the residence of the Janata Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha.

2026-03-07T04:19:23.916322+00:00 IST

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Delhi ACP Apurva Verma shines with AIR 42 in UPSC 2025

Apurva Verma, currently serving as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Delhi Police, secures All India Rank (AIR) 42 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025

2026-03-07T04:10:47.189511+00:00 IST

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Railways' electrification as a safeguard against oil supply risk

Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4% of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure transitions in the world.

2026-03-07T04:09:39.962297+00:00 IST

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"Inflation Man Modi": Congress slams PM over LPG cylinder price h

"'Inflation Man Modi' Delivers a Shock to the Public. The Modi government has directly increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by 60 rupees. Meanwhile, for commercial LPG cylinders, you will now have to pay 115 rupees more," the INC wrote on X.

2026-03-07T04:09:17.772070+00:00 IST

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PM Modi condoles death of Gujarat BJP MLA Govind Parmar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of Gujarat MLA Govindbhai Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72.

2026-03-07T03:47:40.975937+00:00 IST

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Congress slams Centre over US' Russian oil waiver "permission"

Congress on Saturday slammed the Centre after United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated that Washington DC has granted India the 30-day "permission" to purchase Russian oil, questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the waiver.

2026-03-07T03:35:18.414073+00:00 IST