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How India celebrates Holi across states

The nation immersed itself in joy and happiness with cheerful celebrations of Holi. From temple towns to metropolitan cities, people enjoyed the festivities by exchanging sweets, applying colour (gulal), offering prayers, and celebrating the victory of good over evil.

2026-03-04T15:29:18.552912+00:00 IST

EC conducting SIR by borrowing a page from RSS book: CPI(M) Secy

Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday held a protest outside the office of the Election Commission against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

2026-03-04T15:26:27.615697+00:00 IST

Justice Sandeep Kashinath Shinde sworn in as Goa Lokayukta

Former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Sandeep Kashinath Shinde was sworn in as the new Lokayukta of Goa on Wednesday. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also attends the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Goa Lokayukta at Raj Bhavan.

2026-03-04T15:17:39.609238+00:00 IST

Congress, DMK agree on TN seats: 28 Assembly, 1 RS

Following the second round of seat-sharing talks ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on Wednesday, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Congress Party agreed that Congress will contest 28 Assembly constituencies and will be allocated one seat in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-04T15:06:45.463892+00:00 IST

Udhampur Police arrest NDPS accused absconding for over 2 years

Udhampur Police have arrested an absconding accused in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case after prolonged evasion of over two years, officials said here on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T14:59:53.114175+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to attend Nitin Nabin’s nomination filing in Patna tomo

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Patna tomorrow to attend the nomination filings of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin, sources said.

2026-03-04T14:54:44.518382+00:00 IST

Preparations intensify in Trichy for PM Modi’s NDA public meeting

Preparations are in full swing for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) public meeting to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 11 in Trichy.

2026-03-04T14:43:10.724006+00:00 IST

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DMK rattled by NDA's popularity in Tamil Nadu: PM Modi

Apart from addressing the joint NDA rally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off multiple development projects worth around Rs 5,650 crore in Tiruchirappalli. The projects cover key sectors including petroleum and natural gas infrastructure, lubricants manufacturing, rural connectivity, highway development and railway services.

2026-03-10T13:10:02.706121+00:00 IST

ED attaches 50 multi-crore immovable properties linked to doctor

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached fifty immovable properties valued at Rs 29.76 crore during investigation in an illegal surrogacy racket being run by a Hyderabad-based doctor in the name of Universal Srusthi Fertility and Research Centre.

2026-03-10T13:08:16.305449+00:00 IST

Karnataka steps up measures to prevent drinking water shortage

The State Government has initiated proactive measures to ensure that rural communities do not face drinking water shortages during the upcoming summer season, said Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, and Information Technology & Biotechnology.

2026-03-10T13:06:43.247016+00:00 IST

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"Don't play politics as per BJP's advice": Mamata Banerjee

"Why don't you protest when atrocities are committed against tribals? Why don't you protest when it happens in Madhya Pradesh or Chhattisgarh? First, do something for them, then say anything. Don't play politics at the time of the election, as per the BJP's advice," Banerjee said.

2026-03-07T16:09:26.420050+00:00 IST

Vijay announces free sanitary pads, smart panic buttons, etc

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay stated that his party would implement the 'Vetri Payanam (Victory Journey) Scheme', allowing women to travel free on government buses. To ensure women's safety, a Rani Velu Nachiyar Force would be created, with women officers deployed across various locations in plain clothes and equipped with body cameras.

2026-03-07T15:41:27.368070+00:00 IST

“TMC truly crossed all limits”: PM Modi says President insulted

"This is shameful and unprecedented. Everyone who believes in democracy and the empowerment of tribal communities is disheartened. The pain and anguish expressed by Rashtrapati Ji, who herself hails from a tribal community, has caused immense sadness in the minds of the people of India," PM Modi posted on X.

2026-03-07T15:25:26.301489+00:00 IST

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Mumbai's Knesset Eliyahoo synagogue reopens after restoration

Mumbai [Maharashtra], Feb 7 (ANI): Mumbai's iconic Knesset Eliyahoo synagogue was reopened to the public here on Thursday, in a ceremony which was attended by the Governor of Maharashtra, Vidyasagar Rao.

2019-02-07T17:26:47.265819+00:00 IST

Maharashtra educationist's daughter named as political adviser to Sweden Prime Minister

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 7 (ANI): A woman of Indian descent, Nila Vikhe Patil has been named as the political adviser in the office of Swedish Prime Stefan Lofven.

2019-02-07T16:42:40.812486+00:00 IST

Delhi: Priyanka Gandhi meets differently-abled boy, assures assistance

New Delhi [India], Feb 5 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi as a high profile personality is well known but there is an aspect about her life which is not known at all in public.

2019-02-05T17:51:46.289895+00:00 IST

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PM Modi to address Brigade Barrack Ground on March 14: Bhattachar

West Bengal BJP President and MP Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday said that the party's Parivartan Yatra will culminate in a mega rally addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground on March 15.

2026-03-04T14:36:14.702984+00:00 IST

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“Connectivity must become universally affordable”: Min Scindia

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia led India's engagements at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, outlining the country's vision for affordable, inclusive and future-ready digital connectivity.

2026-03-04T14:35:27.450417+00:00 IST

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Our primary objective is to defeat BJP: CPI's Veerapandian

Communist Party of India (CPI) Tamil Nadu State Secretary M Veerapandian on Wednesday stated that the party's primary objective remains the defeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reinforcing their continued alliance with the DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin.

2026-03-04T14:24:58.780014+00:00 IST

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar set to move to Rajya Sabha: JDU Sources

Amid mounting speculation over Nitish Kumar resigning from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar, sources from the Janata Dal (United) on Wednesday stated that the veteran leader might transition to the Rajya Sabha of the Parliament days after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the polls for the upper house.

2026-03-04T14:21:08.157063+00:00 IST

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J-K: Shia community protests against killing of Khamenei

Members of the Shia community on Wednesday held a peaceful protest following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in recent US-Israel military strikes.

2026-03-04T14:09:50.524164+00:00 IST

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JKSA raises matter with EAM Jaishankar amid airstrikes in Iran

The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Wednesday raised serious concerns with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the safety of Indian students stranded in different parts of Iran amid the ongoing airstrikes and escalating hostilities.

2026-03-04T13:56:25.506479+00:00 IST

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Supriya Sule thanks MVA for backing Sharad Pawar in RS polls

Nationalist Congress Party-SCP MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the allies of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), particularly the Congress and the Shiv Sena-UBT, for naming her father, Sharad Pawar, for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-04T13:52:55.096557+00:00 IST

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BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrates holi in Chennai

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Leader Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated holi on Wednesday at the party head office, Kamalalayam in Chennai.

2026-03-04T13:52:15.085751+00:00 IST

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"I am working to bring change to people's lives": DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister (DCM) DK Shivakumar, speaking in Chakrabavi village, Magadi on Wednesday, asserted his focus on tangible development work over mere politics. He stated, "I am working to bring change to people's lives," and highlighted ongoing projects like filling lakes through various water sources and the construction of 25 KPS schools in the district.

2026-03-04T13:50:09.200074+00:00 IST

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CM Yogi attends Holi Milan event at Gorakhnath Temple

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, while participating in the Holi Milan ceremony at Gorakhnath Temple, applauded the Sanatani people of the world for joining in the Holi festivities, saying that there is no discrimination when it comes to celebrating festivals.

2026-03-04T13:28:36.211033+00:00 IST

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh on speculations of Nitish Kumar fil

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday refuted the speculations suggesting that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar might resign and file nomination for Rajya Sabha, stating that such jokes are common on Holi.

2026-03-04T13:26:17.234487+00:00 IST

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Fire breaks out at shop in Delhi’s Sadar Bazaar; 14 fire tenders

A fire broke out at a shop in the Sadar Bazaar area of Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-03-04T13:23:39.955247+00:00 IST

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"All possible steps taken": Kerala Min amid West Asia crisis

Kerala Minister MB Rajesh on Wednesday stated that the state government has taken all possible measures to ensure the safety of non-Resident Keralites in the Gulf countries to address their concerns and provide resolutions amid the rising tension in West Asia and the Gulf region.

2026-03-04T13:05:04.961571+00:00 IST

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CM Sarma slams Congress’ first candidate list for Assam Polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday slammed the Congress over its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, calling it a "dynastic list," while highlighting the BJP's emphasis on grassroots workers.

2026-03-04T12:59:02.122701+00:00 IST