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From conflict to peace: Multi-pronged strategy of security action, infra push, rehab policy defeats Naxalism

Shashikant Trivedi | March 31, 2026 4:10 PM

Raipur/New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) With Union Home Minister Amit Shah declaring that India has effectively achieved a Naxal-free status by meeting the government’s self-imposed deadline of March 31, a significant breakthrough has been marked for the country, which was previously seen as a prolonged conflict that earlier governments found challenging to address.

3.1 lakh PNG connections gasified in March, 2.7 lakh more being added

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) More than 3.1 lakh PNG connections covering domestic, commercial, hostel, and canteen segments have been gasified in March, while another 2.7 lakh new connections have been given and are being gasified to make more natural gas available for cooking amid disruptions in LPG imports due to the Iran war, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry announced on Tuesday.

Four semiconductor plants to be ready in India this year, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:40 PM

Sanand (Gujarat), March 31 (IANS) Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said four semiconductor plants are expected to be ready in India by 2026, as he outlined an accelerated roadmap for the sector following the inauguration of a new facility in Gujarat.

India's voice carries significant weight and credibility in West Asia: UAE envoy

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, has commended New Delhi's role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, emphasising that India's deep regional engagement and constructive diplomatic tradition gives considerable weight to its voice.

Mamata writes to CEC, alleges ‘voter list manipulation’ bid in Bengal

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:32 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging a conspiracy to infiltrate the West Bengal voters’ list with outsiders, purportedly with the involvement of the BJP and the Election Commission.

Rahul Gandhi known to LWE people, some Cong leaders maintained contact with Maoists, claims Rijiju

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that several of its leaders had links with Maoists and Left-Wing Extremists (LWE). He claimed that some Congress figures had even interacted with such groups, calling it deeply ironic given the party’s public stance against extremism.

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleges detention in Odisha, vows to return to build farmers' movement

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:24 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) Rakesh Tikait, farmer rights activist and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson, on Tuesday, alleged that he and several farmer leaders were detained by authorities in Odisha despite having prior permission by delegations, and asserted that the organisation would return to intensify its outreach among farmers.

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of intimidation in campaign speeches, files complaint to ECI

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:23 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, submitted a complaint at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), accusing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of incitement, intimidation, threats and making inflammatory speeches in her election campaigns which violates the model code of conduct (MCC) in force in the state.

From Nalanda to Prayagraj, crowd crush incidents raise safety concerns

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said, the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents reported in 2026 and 2025 that have highlighted safety gaps at mass gatherings across the country.

Indian Navy chief outlines maritime strategy, self-reliant push at DSSC

IANS | March 31, 2026 3:10 PM

Wellington (Tamil Nadu), March 31 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, underlined the force's pivotal role in protecting national maritime interests while also shedding light on evolving trends in naval warfare.

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From conflict to peace: Multi-pronged strategy of security action, infra push, rehab policy defeats Naxalism

3.1 lakh PNG connections gasified in March, 2.7 lakh more being added

Four semiconductor plants to be ready in India this year, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's voice carries significant weight and credibility in West Asia: UAE envoy

Mamata writes to CEC, alleges ‘voter list manipulation’ bid in Bengal

Rahul Gandhi known to LWE people, some Cong leaders maintained contact with Maoists, claims Rijiju

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleges detention in Odisha, vows to return to build farmers' movement

BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of intimidation in campaign speeches, files complaint to ECI

From Nalanda to Prayagraj, crowd crush incidents raise safety concerns

Indian Navy chief outlines maritime strategy, self-reliant push at DSSC

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