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Bhabanipur buzz: Mamata Banerjee holds ground as high-stakes battle intensifies in West Bengal

IANS | March 24, 2026 4:00 PM

Bhabanipur, March 24 (IANS) As the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections approach, Bhabanipur has emerged as one of the most closely watched constituencies, set for a high-voltage contest between Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief supremo Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, making it a prestige battle that hinges heavily on public sentiment.

'Made in India ships in the works, Rs 70,000 crore earmarked': PM Modi pitches for ‘atmanirbharta’ in global trade

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasised the government’s plans and measures to insulate citizens from global oil shocks while highlighting the Centre’s endeavour to keep the global energy supply routes intact and operational.

'India's foreign policy being guided by White House': Akhilesh Yadav after Rahul Gandhi's remark

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) In the wake of Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's "compromised" remark, Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday also criticised the Central government's foreign policy, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, saying that it is "being guided by the White House".

ECI holds high-level coordination meet with poll-bound states to bolster preparedness (Ld)

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday convened a high-level review meeting with top officials from poll-bound states and their neighbouring regions to strengthen coordination and ensure free, fair and peaceful elections.

'Brazen attack on Constitutional rights': Rahul Gandhi opposes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday said the BJP government’s Transgender Persons Amendment Bill is a “brazen attack” on the constitutional rights and identity of transgender people, adding that the Congress party unequivocally opposes the legislation.

MBBS student dies by suicide in Karnataka's Bidar, online gaming loss suspected

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:46 PM

Bidar (Karnataka), March 24 (IANS) A final-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday at the hostel of Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) in a tragic incident that has shocked the student community and locals.

Kerala polls: Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s nomination cleared, hits back at Congress

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:38 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 (IANS) The acceptance of BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s nomination papers on Tuesday has effectively put to rest speculation surrounding allegations raised by Congress over discrepancies in his election affidavit, providing a significant boost to the party ahead of the polls.

No matter how big the crisis, it's collective responsibility to maintain India's rapid growth: PM Modi

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged the state governments to recognise that, regardless of the severity of the crisis, it is "our collective responsibility" to sustain India's rapid growth.

IMF funding fails to get Pakistan on growth path

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The decision to enter another IMF funding arrangement has been a subject of continuous debate in Pakistan, as the country has already gone to the multilateral lending institution as many as 24 times for bailout packages to restore its macroeconomic vulnerabilities.

'Faceless, cashless and paperless': Gujarat CM launches 'Sugam Digital Gujarat’ to digitise high-transaction services

IANS | March 24, 2026 3:22 PM

Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, on Tuesday emphasised that the primary objective of government digital reforms is to make citizens’ work easier, asserting that “the easier it is for people to get things done, the more satisfaction the system and the government will have.”

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Bhabanipur buzz: Mamata Banerjee holds ground as high-stakes battle intensifies in West Bengal

'Made in India ships in the works, Rs 70,000 crore earmarked': PM Modi pitches for ‘atmanirbharta’ in global trade

'India's foreign policy being guided by White House': Akhilesh Yadav after Rahul Gandhi's remark

ECI holds high-level coordination meet with poll-bound states to bolster preparedness (Ld)

'Brazen attack on Constitutional rights': Rahul Gandhi opposes Transgender Persons Amendment Bill

MBBS student dies by suicide in Karnataka's Bidar, online gaming loss suspected

Kerala polls: Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s nomination cleared, hits back at Congress

No matter how big the crisis, it's collective responsibility to maintain India's rapid growth: PM Modi

IMF funding fails to get Pakistan on growth path

'Faceless, cashless and paperless': Gujarat CM launches 'Sugam Digital Gujarat’ to digitise high-transaction services

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