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281 flights cancelled as India monitors West Asia situation: MoCA

A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.

2026-03-05T17:02:42.170288+00:00 IST

Karnataka Lokayukta carries out statewide searches

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Thursday conducted a trap and successfully arrested a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official, who was caught accepting a bribe in Bangalore.

2026-03-05T17:01:14.909657+00:00 IST

CM Dhami condoles Rinku Rana’s death

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of renowned Tharu folk singer Rinku Rana, who passed away in a road accident.

2026-03-05T16:59:50.959248+00:00 IST

Kunal Ghosh expresses shock over CV Ananda Bose’s resignation

TMC leader Kunal Ghosh on Thursday expressed shock over the resignation of C. V. Ananda Bose as the Governor of West Bengal, saying that the party leadership is closely monitoring the developments.

2026-03-05T16:48:44.989673+00:00 IST

Nitish Kumar files RS nomination; NDA welcomes, Opposition slams

Tthe 75-year-old penned a heartfelt message announcing his decision. He expressed his longing desire to be a member of both houses of the Bihar Legislature as well as the Houses of Parliament. He asserted his commitment to building a "developed Bihar" and extended his "cooperation and guidance" to the new government.

2026-03-05T16:46:46.172630+00:00 IST

IAF launches SAR after Su-30 MKI reported overdue

According to the Defence PRO, Guwahati, the Su-30 MKI reportedly lost radar contact in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.

2026-03-05T16:38:17.247105+00:00 IST

Unemployment doubles in AP; Govt must reveal truth: YSRCP MLC

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLC Monditoka Arun Kumar demanded that the coalition government explain in the Legislative Council the rising unemployment in Andhra Pradesh, citing central statistics that show a sharp increase in joblessness, the releases said.

2026-03-05T16:32:10.770243+00:00 IST

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Indian Railways approves over Rs 765 crore for traction upgrades

Indian Railways has sanctioned a series of key infrastructure and technology upgradation works totalling over Rs 765 crore to strengthen operations, expand line capacity, and modernise communication systems across critical sections of the network.

2026-03-10T17:43:12.674225+00:00 IST

MP: LPG tanker leak after collision with truck in Guna

A truck collided with an LPG tanker in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh, resulting in a gas leak from the tanker, officials said here on Tuesday

2026-03-10T17:23:18.288763+00:00 IST

HP HC quashes notification shifting Manlog-Badog village to Darla

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed a state government notification that shifted Village Manlog-Badog in Solan district from Gram Panchayat Hanuman Badog to Gram Panchayat Darlaghat, holding that objections raised by residents were not properly considered before the decision was taken.

2026-03-10T17:19:12.248148+00:00 IST

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Brinda Karat on President Murmu's Santal conference controversy

Speaking to ANI, Karat said that the President is a constitutional position and stated that, since Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee could not personally go to welcome President Murmu, a senior functionary of the government should have represented her on the occasion.

2026-03-08T07:06:34.918860+00:00 IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on President Murmu controversy

Speaking to ANI, Raj accused PM Modi of insulting President Murmu first, while reflecting on the inauguration ceremony of new parliament building. He stated that it should have been inaugurated by the President rather than the Prime Minister.

2026-03-08T07:05:29.420146+00:00 IST

"Daughter of our tribal community" insulted by Mamata Banerjee: B

BJP National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused the TMC of shielding the "infiltrators" and showing disdain for the tribal community.

2026-03-08T06:26:48.103025+00:00 IST

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Connectivity a key challenge for locals in these 16 Kalahandi villages

Kalahandi (Odisha) [India] Apr 11, (ANI): 16 villages in Odisha's Kalahandi district remain cut off as the area is deprived of roads, forcing locals of these water-locked villages to turn to waterways for their commute.

2019-04-10T20:12:52.308876+00:00 IST

108-year-old voter is inspiration for younger generations in Bihar's Gaya district

Gaya (Bihar) [India], Apr 10 (ANI): Adherence to the moral duty of casting vote, in spite of his old age infirmities has made the 108-year-old Hemraj Paswan a source of inspiration for the younger generations of Itma village in Bihar's Gaya district.

2019-04-10T12:14:33.885406+00:00 IST

Odisha handicraft artist trails the blaze

Kalahandi (Odisha) [India] Apr 8, (ANI): Stories of people's migration from Odisha for employment are quite common among us, but the story Arun Maharana, a wood handicraft artist from a small village in Kalahandi district, is bucking this trend.

2019-04-08T17:56:24.022303+00:00 IST

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Eknath Shinde on Jyoti Waghmare's Rajya Sabha's nomination

Eknath Shinde underscored Waghmare's dedication despite coming from an ordinary, poor family and asserted Shiv Sena's committment to empowering its workers. He said that Waghmare, once elected, will raise issues of the state's interest in the Upper House of the Parliament.

2026-03-05T16:31:41.279970+00:00 IST

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Court grants bail to Siddharth Avdhoot

Patiala House Court on Thursday granted bail to Siddharth Avdhoot, who is an alleged conspirator of the Shirtless Protest during the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam on February 20.

2026-03-05T16:31:06.860413+00:00 IST

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Hyderabad: 2 workers die after falling

Two workers were killed, and three sustained serious injuries in an accident that occurred in a 7-storey building in under construction in the Tolichowki Al Hasnath colony under Mehdipatnam police station limits in Hyderabad.

2026-03-05T16:30:13.324913+00:00 IST

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IRIS Dena sinking: Indian Navy deploys ships Tarangini, Ikshak

The Indian Navy has deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, along with maritime patrol aircraft, to assist in the Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank on Wednesday after being struck by a US submarine torpedo.

2026-03-05T16:26:45.558096+00:00 IST

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JP Nadda lauds HPV vaccination campaign

Addressing a press conference on global health issues with Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Nadda said that through the Ayushman Bharat initiative, 86 million women have successfully been screened for Cervical Cancer.

2026-03-05T16:17:55.354657+00:00 IST

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BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Senior BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday said that the allegations by opposition parties that the BJP is against minorities are "baseless and politically motivated."

2026-03-05T15:45:44.291860+00:00 IST

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'Even district Congress president can reach Rajya Sabha'

The Congress leaders Chetan Chauhan and Vidit Chaudhary, co-incharges of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday welcomed the party's decision to nominate Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma to the Rajya Sabha, calling it a major message for grassroots workers and the younger generation of leaders.

2026-03-05T15:30:53.733052+00:00 IST

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Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta resigns: Sources

Kavinder Gupta was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on July 14, 2025, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of his predecessor, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd).

2026-03-05T15:29:45.643796+00:00 IST

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Grassroots workers getting Rajya Sabha opportunity is big honour: Congress nominee Anurag Sharma

Expressing gratitude after being nominated as the Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh, 48-year-old Congress leader and Kangra District Congress Committee president Anurag Sharma said the decision reflects the party leadership's commitment to recognising grassroots workers.

2026-03-05T15:28:21.240797+00:00 IST

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Nadda reaffirms India's commitment to eliminating Cervical Cancer

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually addressed a Press Briefing at the World Health Organisation Headquarters today underscoring India's strong commitment to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem and strengthen global cooperation on pressing health challenges, the release said.

2026-03-05T15:23:57.773273+00:00 IST

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Himachal CM Sukhu lauds Rahul Gandhi's leadership skills

"Anurag is a young leader who has emerged from the organisation. He has worked in the NSUI, Youth Congress and Seva Dal and later became the president of the District Congress Committee. Leaders like him represent the grassroots strength of the party," Sukhu said.

2026-03-05T15:22:51.487476+00:00 IST

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CV Ananda Bose resigns as West Bengal Governor

"Governor CV Ananda Bose has resigned from his post and has sent his resignation letter to the President of India," the OSD to the Governor said.

2026-03-05T15:20:54.514225+00:00 IST

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'TVK's emergence created opportunities for other parties'

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Executive Committee Chief Coordinator KA Sengottaiyan on Thursday said that several parties have benefited from TVK, particularly Congress.

2026-03-05T15:19:31.798992+00:00 IST

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Railway connectivity brings transformative changes in Mizoram

With the introduction of passenger and freight train services, Mizoram has experienced a significant transformation in both passenger transportation and the movement of goods across the state, the release said.

2026-03-05T15:16:46.875883+00:00 IST