Politics

Himachal amends Panchayat Raj election rules: Jagat Singh

Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Saturday said the state government has amended the Panchayati Raj election rules to prevent the same category from getting reservation for multiple consecutive tenures in local bodies.

2026-03-07T14:46:53.521057+00:00 IST

“I am also daughter of Bengal…”: President Murmu questions Mamata

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday voiced disappointment over the arrangements for the 9th International Santal Conference, questioning the choice of venue and expressing sadness that many members of the Santal community were unable to attend the event. She also remarked on the absence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

2026-03-07T14:46:03.180430+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi accuses PM Modi of "betraying" country

"I must say that the PM has let the country down. He has betrayed the country. I do not use the word lightly but precisely because I believe that the PM has betrayed the country when he signed the US deal. And the result of it is going to be borne by the people of our country. By our farmers, by our small and medium business owners and by our workers. No PM before him has opened agriculture to American agriculture," Gandhi said.

2026-03-07T14:26:45.800549+00:00 IST

Actor-Politician Vijay announces poll promises ahead of elections

Addressing party workers ahead of International Women's Day, Vijay said his party would provide six free LPG cylinders per year to every family, increase the women's rights allowance to Rs 2,500 per month, and create a separate department for women, children, and the elderly under his direct supervision.

2026-03-07T14:04:24.488347+00:00 IST

Maharashtra Dy CM Sunetra Pawar inaugurates Mahila Sanman Portal

The Deputy CM further stated that the initiative reflects the vision of late Ajit Pawar, who dreamt of women's safety, education and equal opportunities.

2026-03-07T14:03:13.633567+00:00 IST

PDP chief seeks release of detained protestors

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday urged the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir police to release protesters from the Shia Community who were detained across the Valley for participating in protests following the reported martyrdom of Ayatollah Ali Khameini.

2026-03-07T13:45:56.631349+00:00 IST

Amit Shah, Uttarakhand CM Dhami attend BJP core committee meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday participated in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Core Committee meeting in Haridwar.

2026-03-07T13:27:26.886574+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu: OPS hails supporters joining DMK today

After inspecting the event venue, O Panneerselvam, who joined DMK just last week ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, said that Chief Minister MK Stalin will grace the induction ceremony.

2026-03-07T13:20:47.480560+00:00 IST

130 maoists surrender with weapons in presence of Telangana CM

As many as 130 Maoists surrendered along with 124 sophisticated weapons before the government in the presence of the Chief Minister at the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Hyderabad on Saturday.

2026-03-07T13:09:28.583711+00:00 IST

Himachal Kisan Congress leader resigns from organisational posts

Former Himachal Pradesh Kisan Congress Chief Spokesperson Kanwar Ravinder Singh on Saturday resigned from his organisational posts along with four more leaders, alleging biased appointments by the party's state leadership and claiming that party workers are finding it difficult to meet Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

2026-03-07T12:58:11.613273+00:00 IST

PM Modi to inaugurate 3 new Delhi Metro lines on Mar 8

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the continuous expansion of the Delhi Metro network will transform connectivity in the national capital and give a major push to clean public transport.

2026-03-07T12:46:19.777881+00:00 IST

Andhra CM Naidu flags falling birth rates in South India

According to the Andhra Pradesh CMO, CM Naidu said, "Some countries are already facing an ageing problem. India still has the advantage of a demographic dividend, which will remain up to 2047. India's replacement fertility rate is 2.1, and currently it is around 2.2. But in South India, we are around 1.5 - far below the replacement level."

2026-03-07T12:28:51.192641+00:00 IST

AAP slams Centre over Rs 60 hike in domestic LPG cylinder price

"Is the Modi government running the country, making decisions for the country, or are decisions being made elsewhere and imposed on India? Who is making the decisions? Modi, where are you hiding? Let someone else step forward who can at least make decisions for the good of the country. Modi, don't put people's interests at risk like this. The entire country is currently confused about whether to demand a price reduction from Modi or from US President Trump", he added.

2026-03-07T12:15:22.685448+00:00 IST

CP Radhakrishnan arrives in Agartala on 2-day visit to Tripura

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala on Saturday for a two-day visit to the state.

2026-03-07T11:39:08.914817+00:00 IST

Om Birla fully dedicated to Constitution: PM Modi

Acknowledging the efforts of local leadership, the Prime Minister lauded Birla for his dedication to the region's progress, citing projects like the airport, new IIIT campus, and road expansion.

2026-03-07T11:27:28.239166+00:00 IST

"Nitish Kumar should not leave Bihar": Rabri Devi on his RS move

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rabri Devi on Saturday alleged that the BJP is pushing Nitish Kumar out of Bihar, and he should not leave after he filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections.

2026-03-07T11:19:51.800461+00:00 IST

International Women’s Day celebrated grandly at Chandanagar

Extending greetings to women on the occasion of International Women's Day, KT Rama Rao called upon young girls to stand on their own feet and strive for financial independence, an official press note said.

2026-03-07T10:41:26.733587+00:00 IST

Bengal Governor tenders his resignation to President Murmu

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Saturday tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. In the Indian political system, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President and, therefore, must submit their resignation directly to the President.

2026-03-07T10:39:11.212364+00:00 IST

"CM Dhami resolved to eliminate problems one by one": Amit Shah

While addressing a public gathering in Haridwar on the occasion of the state government completing four years, Shah said, "CM Dhami has taken a constructive resolve to address and eliminate problems one by one in the state. As a result, Uttarakhand is continuously moving forward on the path of progress."

2026-03-07T10:32:53.257437+00:00 IST

"Wanted Nitish Kumar to retire as PM": Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP as incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections 2026, saying he wanted the JD(U) chief to retire as the Prime Minister.

2026-03-07T09:10:59.793605+00:00 IST

CM Dhami felicitates Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Haridwar

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday warmly welcomed and felicitated Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at a grand event titled "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal" held in Haridwar to mark the completion of four years of the state government.

2026-03-07T08:53:52.402129+00:00 IST