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Maharashtra: Oleum gas leak in Palghar causes panic

Panic gripped the entire Tarapur MIDC area in Palghar district on Monday after an Oleum gas leak was reported at the Bhageria Chemical Company.

2026-03-02T14:44:40.541370+00:00 IST

"Mirrors BJP's model of using state power": Kerala CM

"The demolition of nearly 700 Bhoodan-allotted homes in Khammam, leaving around 3,000 people homeless, exposes the Congress government's true face in Telangana. This 'bulldozer raj' mirrors the BJP's model of using state power against the poorest," Vijayan posted on X.

2026-03-02T14:28:02.655452+00:00 IST

Chirag Paswan celebrates Holi with family, party workers

Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrated Holi with his family and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) workers on Monday.

2026-03-02T14:11:24.444124+00:00 IST

Will deposit Rs 61,000 for girls completing graduation: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on M,onday extended Holi greetings to the residents of the national capital and announced the launch of a new welfare scheme for girls the 'Delhi Lakhpati Beti Yojana'.

2026-03-02T14:07:33.712505+00:00 IST

Jairam Ramesh accredits Congress for India-Canada energy deal

Once the US and the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) granted India a waiver, it paved the way for Canada to sign its own Nuclear Cooperation Agreement (NCA) with India in 2010, which has now reached its full potential under the Carney-Modi administration.

2026-03-02T14:02:02.010296+00:00 IST

Double-engine govt providing all facilities, security: Yogi

"Today, the double-engine government is providing all facilities and security. If the state develops, the country will develop. The unit of development doesn't come from top to bottom, but development goes from bottom to top," Adityanath said.

2026-03-02T13:57:07.555315+00:00 IST

DMK ministers submitted applications to contest elections

Several party leaders and functionaries were present, including Perambalur Member of Parliament Arun Nehru, Trichy Central District Secretary Vairamani, Trichy North District Secretary Kaduvetti Thiagarajan, Trichy Corporation Mayor Anbalagan, Treasurer Durairaj, and party executives, including Mathur Karuppaiah, Kajamalai Vijay, and Tollgate Subramani, among others.

2026-03-02T13:54:14.426240+00:00 IST

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Delhi police apprehend contractor in Janakpuri biker's death case

A team of Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) West District apprehended the main contractor from Udaipur in Rajasthan in connection to Janakpuri biker's death case. The accused has been identified as Himanshu Gupta. He was hiding there and is now being brought to New Delhi.

2026-03-10T05:12:29.827895+00:00 IST

SpiceJet revises Delhi-Kolkata flight schedule for March 10

In an advisory, SpiceJet said, "Dear Customer, due to operational reasons, your SpiceJet flight SG 263 from Delhi has been revised. Here are the updated details: SG 263, 10 Mar 26, Delhi (Terminal 1D) - Kolkata (Terminal 2), 0940 hrs - 1200 hrs. For flight changes, itinerary updates."

2026-03-10T04:55:54.105399+00:00 IST

Impact of West Asia conflict: MP CM Yadav to assess fuel stock, r

According to official information, senior officials, including the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police (DGP), Home Secretary and officials from the Food Supply, Transport and Horticulture Departments, along with other concerned departments will participate in the meeting.

2026-03-10T04:52:54.648872+00:00 IST

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Amit Shah unveils plan to bring dairy to every village in Odisha

Amit Shah Inaugurates Sulphuric Acid Plant at IFFCO Paradeep, Highlights Dairy Expansion Plan for Odisha

2026-03-06T11:18:32.950177+00:00 IST

Pawan Khera slams Centre over US waiver on Russian oil purchase

Chairman of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Friday lashed out at the Centre after the United States allowed a 30-day waiver for New Delhi to purchase Russian oil amid shipping routes passing through the Strait of Hormuz being hampered.

2026-03-06T09:08:16.010999+00:00 IST

Basavraj Bommai criticises Karnataka state budget

Speaking to ANI, Bommai said that even after taking loans worth Rs 1.32 lakh crore and imposing an additional tax burden of Rs 25,000 crore, the budget still reflects a deficit of around Rs 32,000 crore.

2026-03-06T08:42:32.087401+00:00 IST

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Rajkot school gets sanitary napkin vending machine

Rajkot (Gujarat) [India] Feb 18 (ANI): Playing the role of a 'Pad-man' to female students, Rajkot GST and Central Excise office has decided to gift a sanitary vending machine and an incinerator to Sarojini Naidu Girls High School.

2018-02-18T07:27:27.738013+00:00 IST

Sustainable development and quality education

Nalanda (Bihar) [India], Jan 30 (ANI): Bihar's Nikhat Parween, a school teacher said, "Girls must certainly get a good education and also get a job after completing their education because after getting a job, her confidence is boosted and that gives the girl a feeling of independence where she doesn't have to be dependent on anyone else."

2018-01-30T15:53:05.563409+00:00 IST

Don't let me be born a girl in my next birth

Patna (Bihar) [India], Jan 22 (ANI): "Padh likh kar kya karoge? Tum paraya dhan ho" (What is the use of educating you? Your future belongs to someone else) is a statement you will come across in every second home in rural India. This statement is very often used by parents in reference to their daughter.

2018-01-22T10:12:40.366549+00:00 IST

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IAF moves to buy 5 more S-400 missile squadrons

The Indian side is buying the additional five squadrons of the AI defence systems after achieving major success against Pakistan last year, where they also secured the longest ever air kill when a high-value Pakistani spy plane was hit by the S-400 missile.

2026-03-02T13:54:06.184146+00:00 IST

Politics

‘Blow the Conch for Change’: Nitin Nabin calls to rename Islampur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin said the party's 5,000 km Parivartan Yatra across West Bengal aims to usher in political change, asserting that people must "blow the conch" for transformation and even rename Islampur to "Ishwarpur" by electing a BJP government.

2026-03-02T13:52:13.040373+00:00 IST

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Court calls for verification report of sureties for 9 accused

In the AI Summit protest case, the Patiala House Court on Monday called for a verification report regarding the sureties and documents furnished for the nine accused who were recently granted bail.

2026-03-02T13:37:01.835675+00:00 IST

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Mizoram CM disburses district catalytic intervention plan fund

An amount of Rs 1 crore has been allocated to each district to facilitate the effective implementation of their respective District Plans.

2026-03-02T13:28:52.319439+00:00 IST

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TVK's CTR Nirmal Kumar confident of facing polls anytime

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Joint General Secretary CTR Nirmal Kumar on Monday expressed confidence about facing the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, stating that party cadres are fully prepared.

2026-03-02T13:25:15.091131+00:00 IST

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Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to safeguard Kannadigas in Middle East

"I have written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent action to safeguard Kannadigas and other Indians affected by the escalating Middle East tensions. I have urged strengthened diplomatic outreach, preparedness for special repatriation flights if required, and coordinated support through embassies and airlines. Karnataka stands ready to fully cooperate to ensure the safety and safe return of our people," Siddaramaiah posted on X.

2026-03-02T13:11:34.204010+00:00 IST

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IAS officers inducted from State Civil Services call on President

Indian Administrative Service officers inducted from the State Civil Services and attending the 128th Induction Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) called on the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.

2026-03-02T12:56:17.102085+00:00 IST

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Naveen Patnaik urges centre to ensure safe evacuation of Odias

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik on Monday urged the Government of India to take immediate steps to ensure the safe evacuation of people from Odisha stranded in the region.

2026-03-02T12:34:59.654246+00:00 IST

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Telangana: Rahul Gandhi attends concluding session of DCC Preside

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday participated in the concluding session of a training programme for District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at Haritha Resorts in Ananthagiri Hills, Vikarabad district.

2026-03-02T12:34:34.037648+00:00 IST

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West Bengal: Congress holds protest march against SIR

"What is the reason behind the removal of genuine voters' names today? The Election Commission is silent. The full reason for this must be audited and made public. Otherwise, there will be strong protests, and we will hold a dharna on the 6th March," Congress leader Ashutosh Chatterjee told ANI.

2026-03-02T12:25:41.354145+00:00 IST

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"Appeasement cannot develop Bengal": Amit Shah slams TMC

"Mamata didi allocated Rs 80 crore for Science and technology, through which research and development takes place...for Madrasas, she has allotted Rs 5,700 crore. I have come to ask the TMC today, what is your agenda? They are not concerned about our sons and daughters. They are only concerned about Madrasas. This appeasement cannot develop Bengal," Shah said while addressing a gathering at the 'Parivartan Yatra Sabha' in Mathurapur.

2026-03-02T12:19:34.909423+00:00 IST

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MHA constitutes two state-level empowered committees in Bengal

The Central government on Monday strengthened the institutional mechanism for processing citizenship applications in West Bengal by constituting two state-level empowered committees under the Citizenship Rules, 2009, as part of the framework laid down under Section 6B of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

2026-03-02T12:15:18.588444+00:00 IST

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Women empowerment achievable only by removing violence: President

"It is also a fact that women still face violence, economic inequality, social stereotypes, and health-related issues. The goal of women empowerment can only be achieved by removing these obstacles. Women will truly be empowered when they have the ability to make independent decisions, live a life with self-respect, and have access to respect, opportunity, and security," President Murmu said.

2026-03-02T11:53:13.163747+00:00 IST

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'Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan': Rajnath Singh

"This is the land of the brave. This is the land of revolutionaries. This is the land of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He had said, 'Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom.' The land of Bengal is not ordinary. Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee was born here. He had said that '2 vidhan', '2 nishan' and '2 pradhan' will not work in this country. The slogan he raised at that time was not just a slogan but a pledge. The pledge was fulfilled by the central govt under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Now, '2 vidhan', '2 nishan' and '2 pradhan' will never happen in this country. There will be 'Ek Desh, Ek Vidhan, Ek Nishan'," Rajnath Singh said.

2026-03-02T11:45:52.312896+00:00 IST