Govt grants 3-year tax relief on cooperative dividend income

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The government on Wednesday announced a three-year tax exemption on dividend income for national cooperative federations, a move aimed at benefiting small members and strengthening the cooperative sector.

Positive step, peace likely soon: BJP on PM Modi–Prez Trump call on West Asia crisis

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, the BJP on Wednesday termed the move a 'positive step' and expressed hope that peace would prevail soon.

West Asia crisis: Congress attacks govt’s 'delayed response’

IANS | March 25, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political reactions have intensified over the government’s handling of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with leaders from both the Congress and the BJP offering sharply contrasting views on the country’s diplomatic approach and its impact on citizens.

Delhi: Crime Branch busts illegal LPG racket, seizes 183 cylinders in Sangam Vihar

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) In a major crackdown on illegal LPG operations, the Delhi Police Crime Branch (ANTF) has seized 183 Indane gas cylinders from multiple godowns in Sangam Vihar, uncovering a significant hoarding and illegal refilling racket. Four accused, all registered delivery personnel of an authorised LPG agency, have been taken into custody.

Trinamool approaches ECI seeking removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges bias

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Trinamool Congress, on Wednesday, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking the immediate removal of the new returning officer (RO), appointed for Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress candidate, is pitted against Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.

HM Amit Shah to chair all-party meeting on West Asia conflict

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.