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TN CM thanks CM Siddaramaiah for backing federalism debate

In a post on X, Stalin wrote, "Thank you, Hon'ble Thiru. @Siddaramaiah avare, for your warm response to Part I of the Report of the High Level Committee on Union - State Relations constituted by the Government of Tamil Nadu. I deeply appreciate your thoughtful endorsement of our initiative and your recognition that federal renewal must be a collective effort. As you rightly observed, 'Unity in a diverse republic like India is sustained not through uniformity, but through constitutional trust.'"

2026-03-03T12:48:08.230657+00:00 IST

Centre aims to boost annual foreign student admissions to 2 lakh

The Centre has set a target to increase the yearly intake of foreign students in Indian higher education institutions to two lakh by 2030, said officials at the education ministry on Tuesday, underscoring New Delhi's efforts to make India a more attractive destination for global learners.

2026-03-03T12:44:36.012022+00:00 IST

LS Speaker Birla nominates 15 members to Committee of Privileges

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday officially nominated members to the Committee of Privileges, effective from March 3, 2026. The panel, which is tasked with examining issues related to breaches of parliamentary privilege and recommending necessary action, will be chaired by BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad

2026-03-03T12:40:09.036297+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu expands social safety net benefitting 37.8 lakh

In a significant expansion of the state's welfare umbrella, Tamil Nadu Minister TRB Rajaa announced on Tuesday that the government is widening its financial relief reach to include nearly 37.8 lakh additional beneficiaries with one-time special additional assistance of ₹2,000.

2026-03-03T12:30:41.459552+00:00 IST

Assam CM offers prayers at Batadrava Than on first day of Holi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday visited Batadrava Than on the first day of Falgu Utsav (Holi) and offered prayers to Gurujona Srimanta Sankardev.

2026-03-03T12:29:56.189450+00:00 IST

J-K: Kashmir apple farmers explore lavender, beekeeping

The initiative aims to enhance farm income, ecological sustainability, and reduce dependency on a single crop.

2026-03-03T12:20:42.397397+00:00 IST

Uttarakhand CM Dhami welcomes Nitin Nabin's nomination for RS

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections to be held on March 16.

2026-03-03T12:18:22.560857+00:00 IST

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Kavinder Gupta sworn in as Himachal Pradesh CM; vows to act as br

Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia administered the oath of office to Gupta. Gupta said he would work collectively with all stakeholders and act as a bridge between the state and the Union government for the development of the hill state.

2026-03-10T08:55:07.985138+00:00 IST

Amit Shah to speak in Lok Sabha during debate on Om Birla removal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will speak on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha during the discussion on the motion seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

2026-03-10T08:51:41.525297+00:00 IST

"Mamata Banerjee should find democracy in Bengal," says BJP MLA

BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra, while speaking to ANI, said, "Since the start of the SIR process, Mamata Banerjee has been making several allegations on the Election Commission... She should first find democracy in her government in Bengal.

2026-03-10T08:47:49.957635+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

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

Chandrababu govt has no answers, only falsehoods: YSRCP

Speaking at the Assembly Media Point, YSRCP MLCs declared that the government has no reply to any query raised in the House, whether on Super Six promise implementation, massive loans, job creation, MSP for crops or farmer suicides, and is only indulging in political speeches and outright lies.

2026-03-07T03:10:12.375903+00:00 IST

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Manipur's remote village transforms into model town, gets 32 CCTV cameras

Imphal (Manipur) [India], June 28 (ANI): Setting a unique pathway in developing the rural areas and transforming the lives of people, an NGO in Manipur turned a remote village into a model one for sustenance and economic development through various programmes.

2018-06-28T16:57:49.084951+00:00 IST

Resolutions are needed for peace and justice, not institutions

Nalanda (Bihar) [India], June 21 (ANI): Peace and justice are two words that are often read and heard, but what happens in reality?

2018-06-21T05:13:43.878431+00:00 IST

The magnitude of neonatal mortality

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 19 (ANI): The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), otherwise known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

2018-06-19T09:41:24.940825+00:00 IST

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Upendra Kushwaha nominated as NDA candidate for Rajya Sabha

The announcement was made by Nitin Bharti, state spokesperson of RLM, who stated that Kushwaha's nomination was unanimously decided by the party leadership after detailed discussions.

2026-03-03T12:12:49.839909+00:00 IST

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Himachal govt in touch with Centre over Himachalis stranded in Middle East

"We have also spoken directly to the Secretary of the Central Government. Directions have been issued, and the Chief Minister has also taken up the matter," Chauhan told ANI.

2026-03-03T12:09:33.835243+00:00 IST

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MoD inks Rs 5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-II (MR)

The Ministry of Defence, on Tuesday, signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore to acquire six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.

2026-03-03T11:57:37.291253+00:00 IST

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Indian tourists stranded in Bahrain seek govt's help

A group of tourists from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, including Hyderabad resident Salmon Raj, have sought urgent assistance from the Central and State governments after being stranded in Bahrain amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

2026-03-03T11:48:37.428973+00:00 IST

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Haryana Police launches ‘Operation Aakraman-21’ ahead of Holi

Haryana Police launched a large-scale special drive 'Operation Aakraman-21' on Tuesday, across the state, ahead of Holi, taking stringent action against criminals and anti-social elements. This special operation was conducted under Director General of Police Ajay Singhal, sending a clear message that law and order are paramount in the state and no unlawful activity will be tolerated.

2026-03-03T11:40:24.001173+00:00 IST

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Indore Mayor decides to skip celebration of Holi, Rangpanchami

Mayor Bhargava called the incident "very unfortunate" and expressed solidarity with the affected families.

2026-03-03T11:37:13.451202+00:00 IST

Politics

Selvaperunthagai says DMK-Congress talks smooth

After meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, State Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday said the alliance between the DMK and Congress remains intact and discussions are progressing without friction ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

2026-03-03T11:32:33.786106+00:00 IST

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Chennai: All-girls team launches solid rocket

The solid rocket was fully designed and built by girls, along with an indigenously developed in-house electric rocket system.

2026-03-03T11:28:53.914252+00:00 IST

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Shivesh Kumar, Sujeet Kumar thanks BJP leadership after nominatio

Kumar told ANI, "I thank the top leadership of the party. For the first time after independence in the history of Bihar, a person from the Ravidas community is going to the Rajya Sabha."

2026-03-03T11:28:34.490991+00:00 IST

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Siddaramaiah writes to Stalin on federalism debate

In a post on X, Siddaramaiah said, "I have written to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin expressing Karnataka's strong support for a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations. Federalism is not a political demand - it is part of the basic structure of our Constitution. Over the years, increasing centralisation in fiscal and legislative matters has disturbed the delicate balance envisioned by our Constitution makers. States must have the authority and fiscal space to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to them."

2026-03-03T11:21:29.057028+00:00 IST

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"Punjab budget on March 8 will be historic": Harpal Cheema

Citing revenue figures, the minister said that excise collections have witnessed a substantial rise compared to the previous Congress government.

2026-03-03T11:06:00.646507+00:00 IST

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NDA candidates will file nominations on Mar 5: Bihar BJP chief

Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday announced that all National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates for the Rajya Sabha will file nominations on March 5, scheduled for March 16, with the NDA confident of winning all seats.

2026-03-03T10:55:00.409706+00:00 IST

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BJP's Pratul Deo dismisses Sonia Gandhi’s critique of Centre

Deo also argued that India continues its traditional role of mediation and advocacy for peace, a legacy he noted dates back to the administrations of her own predecessors.

2026-03-03T10:48:42.945534+00:00 IST

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BJP announces nine candidates for biennial Rajya Sabha polls

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that polling for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial elections will be held on March 16, with vote counting the same day at 5 pm and the process concluding by March 20.

2026-03-03T10:33:51.235170+00:00 IST