Polls crucial for safeguarding Assamese identity: Sarbananda Sonowal ​

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:43 PM

Guwahati, March 26 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said the upcoming Assam Assembly elections are of “great significance” for the Assamese community, asserting that people are looking towards a permanent solution to long-pending issues, particularly illegal infiltration. ​

Trump warns time running out as Iran issues 5-point plan​

IANS | March 26, 2026 9:03 PM

New York, March 26 (IANS) With the world in the throes of an energy crisis from the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that time was running out for Tehran to “get serious” about a deal.​

In MP's Mandla, PM-KISAN aids farmers in grappling with unseen challenges

IANS | March 26, 2026 8:48 PM

Mandla (Madhya Pradesh), March 26 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-KISAN), a Central government programme to financially support small and marginal farmers, has given the farming community dignity and respect, besides helping them grapple with monetary challenges in difficult times.

More LPG released for priority sectors, petrol pumps getting regular supplies: Govt

IANS | March 26, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS): All the oil refineries in the country are operating at high capacity with adequate crude inventories in place, while domestic LPG production has been increased to support local consumption, and the country is also maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, according to the update issued by the government on Thursday.