Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur Central Jail after 170 days

IANS | March 14, 2026 4:08 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) Ladakh-based climate activist and engineer, Sonam Wangchuk, was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Central Government revoked the charges filed against him under the National Security Act (NSA). His release came shortly after the government formally withdrew the preventive detention order earlier in the day.

TMC and BJP workers clash ahead of PM Modi's rally in Kolkata

IANS | March 14, 2026 2:48 PM

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Kolkata on Saturday, allegations have surfaced regarding stones being hurled at the residence of West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja in north Kolkata's Girish Park area.

Not dependent on loans anymore: Jharkhand farmers hail PM-KISAN scheme

IANS | March 14, 2026 1:27 PM

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), March 14 (IANS) Farmers in Jharkhand who have been beneficiaries of the central government's flagship 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)' scheme thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being able to avail the financial assistance and carry out farming without being dependent on loans.

Lift ban, release jailed cadre: Ex-Maoist Devuji calls for end of Op KAGAR (IANS Interview)

IANS | March 14, 2026 12:40 PM

Hyderabad, March 14 (IANS) Top Maoist leader Devuji, also known as Thippiri Tirupati, who recently surfaced from underground and joined the mainstream, has appealed to the government to seek the lifting of the ban on the Communist Party of India (Maoist), saying the organisation is willing to function legally and disband its armed wing if it is allowed political space.