CEC faces protests while coming out after Puja at Kalighat temple in South Kolkata

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, on Monday morning was faced with protests and displays of black flags and “Go-Back” posters by Trinamool Congress activists while he was coming out after offering Puja at the iconic Goddess Kali temple at Kalighat in South Kolkata, which is quite close to the residence of Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Kalighat temple, reaffirms commitment to fair polls in Bengal

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:00 AM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited the revered Kalighat Kali Temple on Monday morning, where he offered prayers and sought divine blessings for the well-being of the people of West Bengal.

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:37 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI)’s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Kolkata from New Delhi late on Sunday evening with a packed schedule for the next two days.

Pakistan continues to have low conviction rates in child abuse cases: Report

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:28 PM

London, March 8 (IANS) Child abuse in Pakistan remains pervasive, with cases being reported of physical, sexual, and emotional violence and widespread exploitation through child labour and trafficking, but despite several legislative measures like the Zainab Alert and Recovery and Response Act of 2020, the country continues to have low conviction rates in child abuse cases, as per a report.

US asked India to buy Russian oil to avoid China: Energy Secretary Wright

IANS | March 8, 2026 9:24 PM

Washington, March 8 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday that the US asked India to purchase Russian oil cargoes that were waiting to unload at Chinese refineries in a bid to stabilise global energy markets during the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Bangladesh: July mass uprising museum under cloud over alleged scandal, says report

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, which was set to document the mass uprising of Bangladesh during July 2024, has been hit by a recruitment scandal, said a news report citing a string of irregularities even before the structure takes shape.

UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:24 PM

Abu Dhabi, March 8 (IANS) The UAE said on Sunday that its air defences have detected 17 ballistic missiles, of which 16 were destroyed, while one missile fell into the sea.

USCIRF urges US govt to redesignate Pakistan as Country of Particular Concern

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:17 PM

Washington, March 8 (IANS) The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has urged the US government to redesignate Pakistan as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) over systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.

J&K: NRLM scheme brings economic independence to rural women in Rajouri

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:14 PM

Rajouri, March 8 (IANS) The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is playing a vital role in empowering rural women and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.

Gujarat govt approves 24 road upgrade projects worth Rs 1,185 crore in Surat Economic Region

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:51 PM

Gandhinagar, March 8 (IANS) Road infrastructure works worth Rs 1,185 crore have been approved to upgrade connectivity across the Surat Economic Region (SER), with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing the move as part of Gujarat’s roadmap towards “Viksit Gujarat@2047”.

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CEC faces protests while coming out after Puja at Kalighat temple in South Kolkata

CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Kalighat temple, reaffirms commitment to fair polls in Bengal

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Pakistan continues to have low conviction rates in child abuse cases: Report

US asked India to buy Russian oil to avoid China: Energy Secretary Wright

Bangladesh: July mass uprising museum under cloud over alleged scandal, says report

UAE intercepts 113 unmanned aerial vehicles and 16 ballistic missiles

USCIRF urges US govt to redesignate Pakistan as Country of Particular Concern

J&K: NRLM scheme brings economic independence to rural women in Rajouri

Gujarat govt approves 24 road upgrade projects worth Rs 1,185 crore in Surat Economic Region

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