In the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Mazin Mukhtar, Co-founder and Associate Director of the Akshar Foundation, highlighted development initiatives in India’s northeastern region.

At Ahmedabad Junction, popularly known as Kalupur Station, the newly introduced AC waiting hall is quickly gaining popularity. For just ₹20, over one lakh passengers have used the facility. In only three months, it has generated nearly ₹25 lakhs in revenue, highlighting strong demand and improved comfort for travelers.AC waiting hall has become a comfortable space for passengers to relax during their journey. It offers clean washrooms, newspapers, a canteen, and baby-care facilities. These amenities are especially helpful for families travelling with children, making the waiting time at the station more convenient and pleasant. Passengers are giving positive feedback, appreciating the comfortable facilities and clean environment available at an affordable price.

Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh), March 12 (ANI): Nestled in the Bundelkhand region of Hamirpur, the district is known for its fertile plains and hardworking farming communities. Blessed with rivers like the Yamuna River and the Betwa River, the region is now witnessing the remarkable revival of the Chandrawal River. Originating in Mahoba, the Chandrawal River flows nearly 68 kilometres through Hamirpur district, from Gram Panchayat Guda to Gram Panchayat Kaithi, before entering Banda where it ultimately merges with the Ken River. Once reduced to a polluted drain, the river has now been transformed into a symbol of environmental renewal. The revival was carried out under Mission Jalodaya and the Namami Gange Programme with active participation from local communities. The district administration divided the river into 19 sections, carried out desilting, removed waste, monitored industrial discharge, and ensured strict water quality testing. After months of dedicated work, the Chandrawal River was successfully rejuvenated in December 2025. Today it flows clean and vibrant, bringing life to more than two dozen villages. For farmers, the river has become a lifeline—providing irrigation water, enriching soil fertility, and boosting crop production. With community participation, ghat beautification, and large-scale plantation along the banks, the Chandrawal River now stands as a powerful example of sustainable development and collective action.

Jaipur (Rajasthan) March 2026 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma addressed the Rajasthan State Annual Session 2025-26 organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry in Jaipur.

जयपुर, राजस्थान 12 मार्च, 2026, (एएनआई): मुख्यमंत्री भजनलाल शर्मा ने जयपुर स्थित मुख्यमंत्री निवास पर राज्यवासियों को निर्बाध एलपीजी आपूर्ति के संबंध में महत्वपूर्ण बैठक बुलाई। इस दौरान मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि प्रदेश में एलपीजी आपूर्ति पूरी तरह सामान्य है, और एलपीजी की जमाखोरी व कालाबाजारी पर सख्त कार्रवाई होगी। उन्होंने एलपीजी गैस आपूर्ति को लेकर निर्देश दिए कि आपूर्ति व्यवस्था को निर्बाध बनाए रखने के लिए उपलब्धता से लेकर वितरण व्यवस्था की निगरानी रखते हुए प्रभावी प्रबंधन सुनिश्चित किया जाए। इसके लिए राज्य और जिला स्तर पर कंट्रोल रूम स्थापित किए जाएं। उन्होंने नागरिक आपूर्ति को सर्वाेच्च प्राथमिकता देते हुए खाद्य और नागरिक आपूर्ति विभाग के कार्मिकों के अवकाश निरस्त किए जाने के निर्देश दिए। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि आम उपभोक्ताओं को किसी प्रकार की परेशानी नहीं हो। इसके लिए एलपीजी गैस और पेट्रोलियम उत्पादों की जमाखोरी या कालाबाजारी पर विशेष निगरानी रखी जाए। उन्होंने निर्देश दिए कि जिलाकलेक्टर और संबंधित अधिकारी निरीक्षण कर निरंतर मॉनिटरिंग करें।

हमीरपुर (उत्तर प्रदेश), March 12 (ANI): बुंदेलखंड के हमीरपुर जिले में चंद्रावल नदी का पुनर्जीवन जल संरक्षण और सामूहिक प्रयास की एक प्रेरणादायक कहानी बनकर सामने आया है। कभी गंदे नाले में बदल चुकी यह नदी आज फिर से स्वच्छ, निर्मल और जीवनदायिनी रूप में बह रही है। महोबा से निकलकर हमीरपुर के ग्राम पंचायत गुड़ा से लगभग 68 किलोमीटर की यात्रा तय करते हुए यह नदी ग्राम पंचायत कैथी तक पहुँचती है और आगे जनपद बांदा में केन नदी में मिल जाती है। मिशन जलोदय और नमामि गंगे परियोजना के तहत जिला प्रशासन ने स्थानीय समुदाय की सक्रिय भागीदारी के साथ इस नदी को पुनर्जीवित करने का महत्वपूर्ण कार्य किया। कई महीनों के श्रमदान, सफाई अभियान, घाटों के सौंदर्यीकरण और नदी किनारे वृक्षारोपण के बाद दिसंबर 2025 में चंद्रावल नदी को नया जीवन मिला। आज यह नदी दो दर्जन से अधिक गांवों के लिए नई उम्मीद बन चुकी है। किसानों को सिंचाई के लिए स्वच्छ जल मिल रहा है, मिट्टी की उर्वरता बढ़ रही है और खेत फिर से हरियाली से लहलहा रहे हैं। चंद्रावल नदी का पुनर्जीवन इस बात का प्रमाण है कि प्रशासन और जनता के सामूहिक प्रयास से पर्यावरण संरक्षण और सतत विकास का सपना साकार किया जा सकता है।

In India’s vast dairy sector, 63-year-old Deepak Patel from Vaheval village in Gujarat has brought a remarkable change through scientific breeding practices. With an impressive 80% success rate, he has performed more than 80,000 artificial insemination procedures, helping improve cattle genetics and increase milk production. His work has significantly supported farmers in the Mahuva region by boosting livestock productivity and strengthening their livelihoods. Even at 63, Deepak Patel continues his mission with dedication, empowering farmers and contributing to the growth of India’s dairy sector while inspiring hope for stronger rural prosperity.

Jaipur (Rajasthan): March 11, 2026: (ANI): Rajashthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a high-level meeting to ensure uninterrupted gas and petroleum supplies in the state amid the current international situation. Officials from various departments and heads of Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and Torrent Gas attended. The meeting canceled Food & Civil Supplies staff leaves and directed strict action against black marketing.

New Delhi, March 11, 2026: (ANI): During Inter-Ministerial briefing on developments in West Asia, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery), Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said, “Our gas companies have procured LNG cargos from new sources. Two LNG cargos are on their way to India.” She added, “Currently, LPG is being directed to the domestic sector. For non-domestic LPG, priority is being given to essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. The committee is consulting with state authorities and industry bodies to finalise the plan to ensure that available LPG is distributed fairly and transparently.”

New Delhi, March 11, 2026 (ANI): Top 7: Moments when Amit Shah rained fire upon Opposition in Lok Sabha during No-Confidence debate.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted growing concerns around the misuse of Artificial Intelligence and its potential risks to women and children on digital platforms. Speaking in the Lok Sabha during Question Hour, Vaishnaw stressed that AI-generated content and emerging technologies, including AI-powered toys, could pose threats if not properly regulated.

अगर आप चावल खाने के शौकीन हैं… तो क्या आपने कभी काला चावल टेस्ट किया है? जी हां, काला चावल! पहली बार सुनने में थोड़ा अजीब लगता है… लेकिन यही काला चावल आज छत्तीसगढ़ के खेतों से निकलकर देश और दुनिया में अपनी पहचान बना रहा है। कई युवा किसान आज खेती कर रहे हैं और लाखों का मुनाफा कमा रहे हैं... चलिए आपको ले चलते हैं धमतरी… जहां खेतों में उग रहा है “काला हीरा”

Agartala (Tripura), March 10, 2026 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said "... We must take all communities along with us, but no place will be given here to jihadis who have come from Bangladesh... The central government has launched several schemes for minorities. We too have started a scheme from the state government's side, through which they will benefit..."

Srinagar, March 10, 2026 (ANI): NGO ‘Team Red’ prepared ration kits for needy families in an effort to support vulnerable sections of society in Srinagar. It aimed to provide relief to economically weaker households struggling to meet their daily food requirements during Ramadan. They always organized this drive as part of their ongoing social service activities, focusing on helping families facing financial hardships. Each ration kit contained basic food essentials such as rice, flour and other daily-use items required for a family’s sustenance. ‘Team Red’ also received a state award from the govt this year for its contributions, boosting the morale of its volunteers.

Jaipur (Rajasthan), March 10, 2026 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma chaired meeting of departments related to revenue generation in Jaipur on March 10. During the meeting, he directed officials to prepare an action plan to achieve revenue targets. Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas and senior officials from the concerned departments were present at the meeting.

On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) organised a three-day photo exhibition highlighting alleged human rights abuses and the deteriorating condition of minorities in Pakistan at the Broken Chair Monument.

On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), two students from the University of Oxford have praised innovative education practices that promote holistic learning, vocational skills and inclusive access to schooling.

स्टार्टअप... जिसका नाम सुनते ही बड़े शहरों और बड़ी बिल्डिंगों की तस्वीर सामने आने लगती है। लेकिन अब तस्वीर बदल रही है आज छोटे राज्य और गांव के युवा भी गेम चेंजर बन रहे हैं। यहां के युवा ना सिर्फ व्यापार शुरू नहीं कर रहे हैं… बल्कि ये समस्याओं को मौके में भी बदल रहे हैं। असम के कुछ युवाओं ने भी कुछ ऐसा ही कर दिखाया है। जो चीज़ सालों से झीलों के लिए मुसीबत थी, उसी को इन्होंने अपने स्टार्टअप की ताकत बना लिया ।

New Delhi, 10 March 2026 (ANI): AAP MP Raghav Chadha has once again raised the issue of expensive food at Indian airports and called for expanding the ‘Udaan Yatri Cafes’ initiative nationwide. The government-backed cafes aim to provide affordable snacks and beverages to air travellers. Chadha said these budget cafes are currently available at only a handful of airports and should be expanded to benefit more passengers. He also suggested placing the cafes inside post-security departure areas so travellers can easily access affordable food while waiting for flights.

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), March 9, 2026 (ANI): Indian cricketer Sanju Samson credited his wife for his stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026. He said her support and encouragement played a crucial role in his preparation and focus, helping him contribute significantly to India’s triumph in the tournament.

Mumbai, March 09, 2026 (ANI): NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan said, "As we have seen over the last 7-8 days, there has been a huge increase in the oil prices. Today also you would have seen the stock prices in Japan as well as Korea, the markets have gone by 7-8% today itself. If you take the last 2-3 days, it is even larger. India has been able to handle that well. There are many reasons - the experts are saying because of Russian crude, which India has access to, or Venezuelan crude has access to. India would be able to handle this better than other Asian countries which are more dependent on not only oil but also refined products. That's where India seems to be doing better." He further said, "Broadly speaking, if you are able to have incoming oil from Russia and other countries, we are pretty much in good shape because of that."

चूरू, राजस्थान 09 मार्च, 2026, (एएनआई): मुख्यमंत्री भजनलाल शर्मा चूरू के जिला खेल स्टेडियम में आयोजित गौरव सेनानी समारोह में शामिल हुए। इस अवसर पर मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि सैनिक सेवानिवृत्त नहीं होते हैं, और राष्ट्र सेवा में राजस्थान के वीरों की अग्रणी भूमिका है। मुख्यमंत्री ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार सैनिकों, पूर्व सैनिकों और उनके आश्रितों को विभिन्न सुविधाएं एक ही स्थान पर उपलब्ध कराने के लिए एकीकृत सैनिक कल्याण कॉम्पलेक्स का चरणबद्ध निर्माण कर रही है। उन कॉम्पलेक्स में जिला सैनिक कल्याण कार्यालय, युद्ध स्मारक, सैनिक कैंटीन, स्वास्थ्य केंद्र और सामुदायिक भवन एक ही छत के नीचे उपलब्ध होंगे। प्रथम चरण में 36 करोड़ रुपये की लागत से जोधपुर, टोंक, शेरगढ़ और झुंझुनूं में इन कॉम्पलेक्स का निर्माण करवाया जाएगा। जोधपुर में मेजर शैतान सिंह कौशल विकास और प्रशिक्षण केंद्र और झुंझुनूं में ‘वॉर म्यूजियम’ की स्थापना की जाएगी। इस दौरान मुख्यमंत्री ने पूर्व सैनिकों का सम्मान किया और जॉब लेटर प्रदान किए। साथ ही, उन्होंने प्रदर्शनी का अवलोकन भी किया।

New Delhi, 9 March 2026 (ANI): S. Jaishankar made a significant statement regarding the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan that docked in Kochi. Addressing the issue, the External Affairs Minister clarified India’s position and emphasized that all maritime activities are being handled in accordance with international rules and security considerations amid rising tensions involving Iran.

Delhi, 9 March 2026 (ANI): Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar titled “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People,” highlighting the government’s vision for inclusive growth and development. The Prime Minister spoke about strengthening economic reforms, empowering citizens, and ensuring benefits of development reach every section of society as outlined in the Union Budget.

New Delhi, Mar 09 2026 (ANI): Passengers arriving from Abu Dhabi at New Delhi airport described a controlled situation in the United Arab Emirates despite missile alerts. Indian nationals expressed relief at returning home safely as they explained pattern of sirens and alerts in Abu Dhabi. The accounts collectively reflect a pattern of relative calm in Abu Dhabi amid ongoing regional tensions. According to the returnees, authorities in UAE are maintaining safety protocols and issuing timely advisories to residents and visitors.

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), March 09, 2026 (ANI): Family elated after Abhishek Sharma’s winning performance in against New Zealand final of ICC T20 WC. His father, Raj Kumar said, “I have no words to express my happiness...May Abhishek Sharma continue to give his contributions for the victory of Team India...The entire team and the public of the nation supported him.” His mother, Manju Sharma said, “It is a matter of happiness that team India has won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek Sharma batted very well and we enjoyed the match.” Cricketer Abhishek Sharma's brother-in-law, Lovish Oberoi and sister Komal Sharma also congratulated team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.