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Vice President slams ‘lapse in arrangements’ for President Murmu’s event in Bengal

IANS | March 7, 2026 11:05 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday launched an offensive against the West Bengal government and the ruling Trinamool Congress over the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, where President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest.

‘Crude imports not reliant on external permissions’: India on energy policy

IANS | March 7, 2026 10:42 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) After the US granted a temporary 30‑day waiver allowing continued imports of Russian crude oil, India on Saturday asserted that its energy policy is determined by national interest and economic pragmatism rather than external permissions.

HM Shah hits out at Bengal govt over Prez Murmu's displeasure on Santal event venue change

IANS | March 7, 2026 10:29 PM

Kolkata, March 7 (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday also launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government and the ruling Trinamool Congress over the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, where President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest.

Mukesh Ambani hosts Finland President; meeting reflects meaningful conversation, strengthening of ties

IANS | March 7, 2026 10:05 PM

Mumbai, March 7 (IANS) Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), along with his son Anant Ambani, hosted President of Finland, Dr. Alexander Stubb, at their residence in the financial capital, it was announced on Saturday.

President Murmu to visit Ayodhya on March 19, perform rituals at Ram Temple

IANS | March 7, 2026 9:58 PM

Ayodhya, March 7 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Ayodhya on March 19 to participate in a series of religious ceremonies at the Ram Mandir Ayodhya, including the installation of the Ram Yantra on the temple’s second floor and Vedic rituals as part of special celebrations marking the Hindu New Year.

'Nari se Narayani' meet: Participants say suggestions to boost women-centric policies

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Recommendations emerging from discussion at the two-day national convention titled 'Bharati -- Nari se Narayani' will be shared with different Ministries to help awaken and empower women in a better way, Professor Charu Kalra, Delhi Sevika Samiti Pramukh, said on Saturday.

Have fulfilled Kota’s promise, says PM Modi (Lead)

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:06 PM

Jaipur, March 7 (IANS) The long-awaited Kota–Bundi Greenfield Airport project for the Hadoti region formally began on Saturday with the laying of its foundation stone at Shambhupura in Kota.

J'khand: Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Jamtara proves 'major support system' for poor, middle-class

IANS | March 7, 2026 8:01 PM

Jamtara, March 7 (IANS) With the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), an ambitious public welfare initiative by the Narendra Modi government, the Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.

‘Crossed all limits’: PM Modi slams Mamata govt for ‘insulting Tribal President’

IANS | March 7, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched an offensive against the West Bengal government over the controversy surrounding the venue change for the 9th International Santal Conference, where President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest.

India’s LPG price cheaper than Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal despite Rs 60 hike: Govt sources

IANS | March 7, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Even after the recent Rs 60 increase in domestic LPG prices, India continues to have one of the lowest LPG cylinder prices in the region, according to government sources on Saturday.

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Vice President slams ‘lapse in arrangements’ for President Murmu’s event in Bengal

‘Crude imports not reliant on external permissions’: India on energy policy

HM Shah hits out at Bengal govt over Prez Murmu's displeasure on Santal event venue change

Mukesh Ambani hosts Finland President; meeting reflects meaningful conversation, strengthening of ties

President Murmu to visit Ayodhya on March 19, perform rituals at Ram Temple

'Nari se Narayani' meet: Participants say suggestions to boost women-centric policies

Have fulfilled Kota’s promise, says PM Modi (Lead)

J'khand: Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Jamtara proves 'major support system' for poor, middle-class

‘Crossed all limits’: PM Modi slams Mamata govt for ‘insulting Tribal President’

India’s LPG price cheaper than Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal despite Rs 60 hike: Govt sources

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