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As Sunetra Pawar takes control, NCP merger hopes fade away

Sanjay Jog | March 2, 2026 3:40 PM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Following the untimely demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, officially assumed the role of National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on February 26, signalling a definitive shift in the state's political landscape, effectively dimming the prospects of a reconciliation or merger between the NCP and the Sharad Pawar-led faction.

Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana launched in Delhi, govt rolls out multiple benefits for women

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched a slew of women-centric welfare initiatives of the Delhi government, including the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, the ‘Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar’ scheme with a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the tune of Rs 100 crore for over 40,000 girls, and the ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card’ offering free bus travel for women in the national Capital.

Nepal: PM Karki calls voters to actively participate in March 5 elections

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:22 PM

Kathmandu, March 2 (IANS) With just three days remaining before the scheduled parliamentary elections on March 5, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday urged citizens to actively participate in the polls, describing the vote as an opportunity to shape their own future and that of their children.

Centre on high alert over attempts to exploit Iran crisis for communal unrest

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Following an Intelligence warning, the Union government has advised states to keep a tab on radical pro-Iran preachers. The communication by the government comes in the wake of the Intelligence agencies signalling that some elements would look to take advantage of the ongoing Iran situation and incite violence across the country.

At India’s border, Nepal’s former Prime Minister Oli takes on formidable Gen Z icon on March 5

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 2, 2026 12:56 PM

Jhapa (Nepal), March 2 (IANS) Nepal’s Jhapa-5 constituency, lying close to the India border, is bustling with activity this Monday, but if elections are about blaring loudspeakers, street corner meetings, and aggressive street marches, the hullabaloo is comparatively less hours before campaign ends officially. Significantly, on March 5, Nepal’s former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli takes on formidable Gen Z icon Balendra Shah.

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks; expresses solidarity

IANS | March 1, 2026 11:55 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, strongly condemning the recent attacks on the Gulf nation and expressing India's solidarity during what he described as a difficult time.

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