National News: Latest India Updates

Shiv Sena welcomes PM Modi's CCS meeting; Cong demands Oppn involvement, all-party meet

IANS | March 23, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the situation and mitigation measures in view of the ongoing conflict between the United States (US), Israel, and Iran in West Asia, both Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Congress on Monday welcomed the move. However, the Congress also demanded the convening of an all-party meeting, questioning the government’s foresight and calling the steps delayed.

Taxpayers to file under existing law as new income tax regime begins April 1

IANS | March 23, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India is set to roll out the new Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026, but taxpayers need not worry about filing this year as returns can be prepared and filed under the existing Income Tax Act, 1961, officials and tax experts said, ensuring a smooth, year‑wise transition.

Foreign mercenary plot in northeast exposed, local network under NIA scanner

Vicky Nanjappa | March 23, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The arrest of an American mercenary, Matthew Aaron VanDyke, and six Ukrainian nationals by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has exposed a larger agenda against the northeastern states of India.

'Will sit together and decide today': Piyush Goyal in Chennai on NDA seat-sharing

IANS | March 23, 2026 12:30 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP’s Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal said on Monday that all the NDA partners will sit together and finalise the seat allocation.

Under scanner: Human rights fronts on ISI's payroll take shape in new Kashmir disinformation push

IANS | March 23, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Intelligence agencies are keeping a close watch on certain individuals from Jammu and Kashmir who are attempting to form human rights groups in a bid to spread a false narrative against the Indian establishment. Several journalists alleged to be on the payrolls of the ISI are also under the scanner. These persons are being told to write negative articles against the Indian security forces, an official said.

True companion of BJP: Cong as Owaisi declares alliance with Humayun Kabir for West Bengal polls

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi declared that his party will contest the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal in alliance with former Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir’s newly-formed Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), the Congress on Monday launched a sharp attack and said that "thank you, Asaduddin Owaisi. You have removed your mask — the mask of secularism — and shown the world your true communal face”. It called the AIMIM leader the “true companion” of the BJP.

Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:37 AM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is slated to participate in a total of 14 election-related programmes in West Bengal during the next month, is likely to begin the campaign from Siliguri in Darjeeling district and end with a mega road show-cum-rally at Bhabanipur in South Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources said.

Goa: Son of BJP councillor arrested in sexual abuse case involving 25-30 minor girls

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:32 AM

Panaji, March 23 (IANS) The South Goa Police arrested 20-year-old Soham Sushant Naik in the wee hours of Monday following an intense public outcry over an alleged sex scandal involving 25 to 30 minor girls. Naik, a resident of Madegal-Cacora and the son of a BJP Curchorem Municipal councillor, was taken into custody after a mob of concerned citizens and local leaders picketed the police station.

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the National President of Congress, on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, praising the fearless struggle and ultimate sacrifice of these heroes in their fight for the nation's freedom.

Patient dies at RG Kar, family alleges hospital mismanagement

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:10 AM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Fresh allegations of mismanagement have surfaced at the Trauma Care Unit of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The family of a patient on Monday claimed that he died due to the hospital's mismanagement while seeking medical treatment.

National

Shiv Sena welcomes PM Modi's CCS meeting; Cong demands Oppn involvement, all-party meet

Taxpayers to file under existing law as new income tax regime begins April 1

Foreign mercenary plot in northeast exposed, local network under NIA scanner

'Will sit together and decide today': Piyush Goyal in Chennai on NDA seat-sharing

Under scanner: Human rights fronts on ISI's payroll take shape in new Kashmir disinformation push

True companion of BJP: Cong as Owaisi declares alliance with Humayun Kabir for West Bengal polls

Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

Goa: Son of BJP councillor arrested in sexual abuse case involving 25-30 minor girls

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

Patient dies at RG Kar, family alleges hospital mismanagement

LATEST NEWS

PM Modi shares glimpses of Hooghly boat ride; expresses gratitude to Maa Ganga

Sensex, Nifty trade lower in early deals, IT and pharma stocks under pressure

Anne Hathaway talks about why she relates to her ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ character

Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle's father Deenanath Mangeshkar on death anniversary

Rakesh Bedi calls for empowerment of divorcee women instead of judgment, says ‘it is not the end’

Both cash and digital indispensable for Indians, time to boost CBDC usage: SBI report

Stuttgart edge Freiburg to reach DFB-Pokal final

Sanjay Dutt, wife Maanayata soak in divine energy with ‘Har Har Mahadev’

India offers natural advantage to become global aviation transit hub: Ram Mohan Naidu

RSS model build on trust, teamwork: Dattatreya Hosbale