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204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates, on Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LOP), alleging that it weakens the dignity and effectiveness of the country’s Parliament.

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him 'true guardian' of nation

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) BJP leader Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with members of his family, and described the interaction as a privilege, saying the meeting strengthened his belief that the Prime Minister serves as a "true guardian" of the nation and its people.

Man shoots himself in Delhi while being filmed by cousin

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) A shocking incident has emerged from East Delhi, where a 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his cousin recorded the episode on a mobile phone. The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar, a resident of Dallupura village.

Indian‑flagged LPG tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar Port

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:06 PM

Bhuj, March 17 (IANS) The Indian‑flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat at about 11.25 a.m. on Tuesday, becoming the second LPG carrier to reach the west coast this week after 'Shivalik' docked at Mundra Port a day earlier, officials confirmed.

Delhi ministers hail victory as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a clean sweep in the elections held for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, with all its candidates securing victory. Reacting to the outcome, several Delhi ministers and MPs on Tuesday termed the result as expected and reflective of the alliance’s growing strength.

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