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Tamil Nadu: Two die during Manjuvirattu event in Madurai

Two individuals died in separate incidents during a Manjuvirattu event held at Uranganpatti village near Melur in Madurai district on Wednesday, officials said.

2026-03-12T04:56:13.798880+00:00 IST

Restaurants turn to induction cooking amid LPG cylinder shortage

The disruption is also being felt by common citizens, with long queues reported at several gas agencies across the city for domestic LPG cylinders.

2026-03-12T04:55:47.009661+00:00 IST

Ashok Gehlot leads silent march on 'Dandi March' anniversary

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Thursday led a silent march organised by Bharat Seva Sansthan to commemorate the anniversary of the 1930 'Dandi March'.

2026-03-12T04:54:54.879874+00:00 IST

J-K: CRPF organises free medical camp in remote Rajouri area

The 72 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a free medical camp on Thursday in Jamola, a remote hilly area of Rajouri. Jitendra Singh Yadav, the Commanding Officer of the 72 Battalion CRPF, stated, "This medical camp has been organised by the 72 Battalion. We have organised these camps in other places also, because this is a very remote area, and people might not get the proper medical facilities."

2026-03-12T04:50:42.095577+00:00 IST

Countdown of corrupt DMK regime has begun: CR Kesavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Tiruchirappalli sent a resounding message that the "countdown of the evil, corrupt" Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) regime has begun, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson CR Kesavan claiming the party is determined to free the people from the "living nightmare" under the current government, where law and order has reportedly collapsed.

2026-03-12T04:37:54.102712+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers at Bharadi Devi Temple in Gai

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday visited the Bharadi Devi Temple at Gairsain during his morning walk and offered prayers at the temple.

2026-03-12T04:25:40.688600+00:00 IST

Delay in trains on Magenta Line Extension: DMRC

Sharing the service update on X, DMRC wrote, "Service Update. Delay in train services on the Magenta Line Extension between the Majlis Park and Deepali Chowk metro stations due to a technical issue. Normal services on all other lines."

2026-03-12T04:11:54.201448+00:00 IST

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Ahmedabad Junction’s ₹20 AC waiting hall sees massive response

At Ahmedabad Junction railway station, popularly known as Kalupur Station, a newly introduced affordable AC waiting hall is quickly becoming a favourite among passengers.

2026-03-12T14:15:48.584896+00:00 IST

AAP announces candidate list for Kerala elections

Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the upcoming assembly elections in Kerala are expected to set a benchmark for democratic practices, expressing confidence in the preparedness of the state's election machinery and cooperation from political parties.

2026-03-12T14:02:14.207077+00:00 IST

Tibetan women hold a peace protest in Shimla to mark the 67th Tib

Tibetan women-in-exile in the northern Indian hill town of Shimla held a peaceful protest on Wednesday to mark the 67th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising Day, raising their voices against Chinese rule in Tibet and remembering the sacrifices made by Tibetan women during the historic uprising of 1959.

2026-03-12T14:01:31.741908+00:00 IST

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"How dare your govt demolish houses of poor people?": K Kavitha

"I have one question for Rahul Gandhi: Why did your government in Telangana evacuate landowners? How dare your government enter into private property? How dare your government demolish the houses of poor people? And how dare your ministers lie to the people of Telangana so blatantly for the whole world to see?" Kavitha said while addressing a gathering in Hyderabad.

2026-03-12T01:07:30.796904+00:00 IST

Kerala Congress holds CEC meeting in Delhi

Ahead of the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections, the Congress held its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and electoral strategy. The CEC meeting concluded in Delhi on Wednesday.

2026-03-12T00:51:10.038488+00:00 IST

Meghalaya govt postpones GHADC elections citing current situation

"Keeping the current prevailing situation in Garo Hills right now and keeping the sentiments of the people in mind, the government of Meghalaya has decided to postpone the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council elections. We will sit and decide on how to further take this procedure forward. But till then, the decision has been made to postpone the elections," Sangma said in a video message.

2026-03-12T00:39:36.782036+00:00 IST

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J-K: Meet Mohammed Shafiq from Rajouri who qualified UPSC

Shafiq opened up about his approach to conquering one of India's most challenging exams - UPSC. He emphasized that his journey was full of hurdles and troubles but due to constant support from family and with continuity and consistency, he eventually succeeded.

2024-07-12T14:52:37.427033+00:00 IST

Admissions for India's only RICS-accredited institution is closin

RICS School of Built Environment (RICS SBE) prepares students for a career in the real estate and urban infrastructure sector.

2024-06-27T04:14:54.725109+00:00 IST

J-K: Meet Mohammad Shafi, for whom pottery is a way of life

Mohammad Shafi, a 77-year-old resident of Langa village in Panchayat Marta, Ramnagar tehsil of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, has dedicated his life to pottery, preserving this fading art. For Shafi and his family, pottery is more than a skill; it's a way of life.

2024-05-19T10:44:33.436396+00:00 IST

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Fire breaks out at Capital Power System company in Noida

A fire erupted in the Capital Power System Limited Company in Noida under the jurisdiction of Police Station Phase 1 on Thursday. The cause for the fire is yet to be identified, officials said.

2026-03-12T04:06:58.983652+00:00 IST

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CM Yogi offers prayers at Maa Pateshwari Temple in Balrampur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday visited the Maa Pateshwari temple in Tulsipur's Balrampur and offered prayers. He feeds jaggery and fodder to the cattle at a cowshed in Tulsipur's Maa Pateshwari temple premises.

2026-03-12T04:03:06.220356+00:00 IST

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LPG cylinder crisis hits restaurants in Hyderabad

Gas shortage is hitting restaurants hard in Hyderabad. A restaurant owner said that the fuel shortage is affecting their business big time, and with wood prices allegedly skyrocketing, especially in Ramdhan, it is challenging.

2026-03-12T03:56:27.666942+00:00 IST

Politics

Dilip Ghosh criticises plans of impeachment motion against CEC

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Thursday slammed the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over plans to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in the Parliament.

2026-03-12T03:42:04.062680+00:00 IST

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"Coal and LPG prices may be adversely affected"

Manish Dhuppad from the Chhattisgarh Mini Steel Plant Association warned that the situation might worsen, affecting production costs and prices.

2026-03-12T03:36:31.601342+00:00 IST

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GOI welcomes IEA decision to release emergency oil stocks

India, as an Associate Member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and an active participant in international energy cooperation, welcomed the IEA's decision to release emergency oil stocks amid the prevailing supply disruptions, according to an official release.

2026-03-12T03:35:58.236923+00:00 IST

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Fire breaks out at Delhi's fish market

A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11:50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many families.

2026-03-12T03:23:48.370337+00:00 IST

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HP: Ram Lal Markandey announces 'third front' for 2027for

Speaking to ANI in Mandi on Monday, Markandeya said that discussions were underway with several political leaders as well as retired administrative officers who are willing to join the proposed political platform.

2026-03-12T03:13:35.606522+00:00 IST

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Madhya Pradesh: 18 arrested in gambling raid in Indore

According to the police, the raid was conducted after authorities received specific information from an informant regarding gambling activities taking place at the farmhouse. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the location and carried out the operation.

2026-03-12T03:10:56.565786+00:00 IST

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Daily wager’s son cracks UPSC with Naan Mudhalva scheme

Speaking to ANI, Bharathi described his journey as remarkable and said that he chose the civil services with the aim of contributing to society, particularly at the grassroots level. He also acknowledged the role played by the Naan Mudhalvan scheme and the coaching support he received during his preparation.

2026-03-12T03:00:44.587913+00:00 IST

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President Murmu to visit Ram Janmabhoomi Temple on March 19

President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya on March 19, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nikhil Tikaram Funde said.

2026-03-12T02:56:42.086874+00:00 IST

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New 'Kovai Digi Cop' chatbot

"Today, Coimbatore District Police has launched a WhatsApp chatbot service for citizens, named Covaidigicop. You can see the number 9840091100. This is the number people can save in their contact list and send a message with 'HI' to this number. There will be two language options available, and whichever language option they choose, they will be provided with 9 verticals of services."

2026-03-12T02:55:58.961784+00:00 IST

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Plans for ring roads around district headquarters: Telangana CM

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to prepare plans to construct Ring Roads around all major district headquarters.

2026-03-12T02:52:39.017522+00:00 IST

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“No alliance talks held with TVK": AIADMK general secretary

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami denied holding alliance talks with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stating that no such discussions have taken place and the media is spreading speculation.

2026-03-12T01:36:33.007588+00:00 IST