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PM Modi closely monitoring West Asia conflict, safety of Indians key concern: EAM Jaishankar in RS

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia, stressing that the conflict is of particular concern to India because of the large number of Indian citizens living and working in the Gulf region.

Excise policy case 'biggest scam': CBI tells Delhi HC

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday told the Delhi High Court that the trial court’s order discharging AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the 2021-22 excise policy case was “perverse” and effectively amounted to an acquittal without trial.

Meghalaya CM condemns attack on two northeastern people in Delhi

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:38 AM

Shillong, March 9 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday expressed strong anger over the alleged assault on two people from the Northeast near the Saket District Court Complex in the national Capital, calling the incident “sickening” and urging authorities to take stringent action.

India moving towards an innovation-driven economy: PM Modi

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called upon academic institutions to transform their campuses into hubs of industry collaboration and research-driven learning to provide students with essential real-world exposure.

PM Modi pushes for 'care economy', youth empowerment at post-Budget webinar

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the post-Budget webinar titled 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People', emphasising the role of sectors such as education, health, tourism, skills, sports and culture in meeting the expectations of citizens.

CEC faces protests while coming out after Puja at Kalighat temple in South Kolkata

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, on Monday morning was faced with protests and displays of black flags and “Go-Back” posters by Trinamool Congress activists while he was coming out after offering Puja at the iconic Goddess Kali temple at Kalighat in South Kolkata, which is quite close to the residence of Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.