HM Shah asks Punjab MPs to give written request for CBI probe in officer's suicide case

IANS | March 23, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Monday said in the Lok Sabha that the alleged harassment-linked suicide case involving a Punjab government official pertains to the state government, but assured that the Centre would consider transferring the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) if Members of Parliament from Punjab submit a written request.

Lok Sabha gives nod for referring Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to JPC

IANS | March 23, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Monday gave its approval for referring the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further scrutiny.

PM Modi calls for strict action against black marketing, hoarding of gas cylinders

IANS | March 23, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on all State governments on Monday to take strict action against individuals attempting to exploit the ongoing global energy crisis through black marketing and hoarding of gas cylinders.

Give diplomacy a chance; situation in West Asia in critical, dangerous phase: Manish Tewari

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday raised concerns over supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia and stressed the need to give diplomacy a chance. He said the war has entered a very critical and dangerous phase, urging all sides to de-escalate tensions.

TN polls: Palaniswami writes open letter, highlights governance 'failure' under DMK

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:42 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) AIADMK General Secretary and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi K. Palaniswami has issued an open letter to the people of the state, sharply criticising the DMK government and Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for what he described as a “complete breakdown of governance”.

India has ample reserves of fertilisers, ethanol blending helps save oil import: PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:38 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India has ample reserves of fertilisers for farmers and its import has also been diversified, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, adding that in the Kharif season, the country is aiming for adequate sowing.

India has over 3.37 million metric tonnes of oil stocked in strategic reserves: Minister

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The quantity of crude oil currently stocked as part of India’s strategic reserves is around 3.372 million metric tonnes (MMT), which is 64 per cent of the total storage capacity of these reserves, the Parliament was informed on Monday.

Nandita Gorlosa was made minister; her departure is personal choice: Assam BJP chief

IANS | March 23, 2026 2:09 PM

Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Reacting to the defection of Nandita Gorlosa to the Congress, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Monday said he had personally urged her to remain in the party, but she chose to take a “personal decision”.

As Assembly election draws close, Trinamool’s digital ecosystem works to ensure outreach, deeper penetration

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 23, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Ahead of Mamata Banerjee assuming power in West Bengal in 2011, a small room at the Trinamool Congress Bhavan in Kolkata used to host a group of fresh-out-of-college youth who worked on “media monitoring” with a panel of screens beaming news and a pile of the day’s newspapers at their desks.

'Proud moment': BJP on PM Modi's record of longest-serving head of govt

IANS | March 23, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of government in India, the BJP on Monday hailed the achievement, calling it a proud moment.

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HM Shah asks Punjab MPs to give written request for CBI probe in officer's suicide case

Lok Sabha gives nod for referring Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to JPC

PM Modi calls for strict action against black marketing, hoarding of gas cylinders

Give diplomacy a chance; situation in West Asia in critical, dangerous phase: Manish Tewari

TN polls: Palaniswami writes open letter, highlights governance 'failure' under DMK

India has ample reserves of fertilisers, ethanol blending helps save oil import: PM Modi

India has over 3.37 million metric tonnes of oil stocked in strategic reserves: Minister

Nandita Gorlosa was made minister; her departure is personal choice: Assam BJP chief

As Assembly election draws close, Trinamool’s digital ecosystem works to ensure outreach, deeper penetration

'Proud moment': BJP on PM Modi's record of longest-serving head of govt

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