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RG Kar victim’s parents have taken basic membership of BJP: Suvendu Adhikari

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:02 PM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) The parents of the doctor who became the victim of the ghastly rape and murder within the premises at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, in August 2024, have accepted the basic membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), confirmed the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari on Monday.

Anil Ambani urges SC to order lenders’ committee for RCOM dues

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:54 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) In a fresh affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, industrialist Anil D. Ambani has proposed the constitution of a lenders’ committee to determine the actual dues owed by Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its group entities, along with a detailed plan for structured resolution of the liabilities.

Farmers in Doda empowered through Horticulture awareness workshop

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:55 PM

Doda (J&K), March 23 (IANS) In the quiet hills of Doda, where terraced fields cling to the mountains and the rhythm of life follows the seasons, a quiet transformation was taking root.

Gujarat brings 20 public services online to cut delays, paperwork

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:52 PM

Gandhinagar, March 23 (IANS) The Gujarat government has brought 20 of its highest-demand public services online, aiming to ease access and reduce processing time for lakhs of applicants, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

HPV vaccination drive gains momentum, adolescent girls receive protection against cervical cancer

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:46 PM

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), March 23 (IANS) The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive is picking up pace in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur, with adolescent girls aged between 9 to 14 years receiving vaccines at schools and health centres as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India on fast track of growth: PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:31 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India has transformed every sector and is now moving ahead on a fast track of development, with visible results replacing slow progress of the past.

PM Modi hails AMNS plant as major milestone in Andhra’s development journey

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:14 PM

Visakhapatnam, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel (AMNS) India’s mega integrated steel plant as a major milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s development journey and said that it will create opportunities for youth and position the state as a hub of industrial innovation.

PM Modi to speak on West Asia conflict in Rajya Sabha tomorrow

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday about the various aspects of the ongoing West Asia conflict and India’s strategy.

CM Dhami expresses gratitude to PM Modi, says his message reflects affection & special connection with Uttarakhand

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:56 PM

Dehradun, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, extended his greetings and best wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for the continued development, good governance and welfare initiatives being undertaken in the hill state.

Maha: Nalasopara residents get free treatment under Ayushman Bharat

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:45 PM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya (Yojana), the world’s largest healthcare scheme, stands today as a boon for lakhs of individuals and families in the country.