India headed to become world’s 3rd largest economy soon: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Bharat Progress Report 2025-26, released by the NXT Foundation, highlights India’s rapid economic and technological growth over the year with the achievement of as many as 101 major milestones across digital public infrastructure, highways, railways, space, and renewable energy, taking the country towards the goal of becoming a developed nation.

RS polls: Two detained over attempt to 'bribe' Odisha Cong MLAs at K'taka resort

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:06 PM

Bengaluru, March 15 (IANS) Two people were detained at a resort near Bengaluru after they allegedly attempted to lure Odisha Congress MLAs, who are staying there ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, police said on Sunday.

Bengal polls: Suvendu Adhikari clarifies on contesting from Nandigram, Bhabanipur

IANS | March 15, 2026 2:59 PM

Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Sunday clarified about the possibilities of him being asked by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership to contest simultaneously from two Assembly constituencies in the upcoming elections in the state.

RSS calls for peace in West Asia, says govt working in nation's supreme interest

IANS | March 15, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for peace amid tensions in West Asia while also outlining plans to expand its organisational presence across the country as it approaches its 100th year, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Sunday.

Cong-led UDF united and ready; regime change certain in Kerala, says Ramesh Chennithala

IANS | March 15, 2026 12:51 PM

Thrissur, March 15 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday asserted that the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front is fully prepared to face the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly election, expressing confidence that a change of government in Kerala was inevitable.

SI exam row: Won't tolerate undignified remarks on caste, sect or community, says CM Yogi (Lead)

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:56 AM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday adopted a strict stance following the controversy surrounding a question asked in the state police Sub-Inspector recruitment examination, stating that remarks affecting the dignity or religious sentiments of any caste, sect, region or community will not be tolerated.

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K’s Uri

IANS | March 15, 2026 10:21 AM

Jammu, March 15 (IANS) Alert troops of the Army foiled an infiltration bid on Sunday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, and during the operation, one terrorist was killed.

ECI to hold press conference today, likely to announce election schedule for poll-bound states

IANS | March 15, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. on Sunday at New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.

Kanshi Ram dedicated his life to keeping alive Ambedkar’s thought, movement: Mayawati

IANS | March 15, 2026 9:28 AM

Lucknow, March 15 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday paid floral tributes to party founder Kanshi Ram on the occasion of his 92nd birth anniversary, remembering his role in reviving the movement of B.R. Ambedkar and uniting Dalits, OBCs and minorities into a broad 'Bahujan' political force.

Trump rejects deal with Iran, seeks global help on Hormuz

IANS | March 15, 2026 9:12 AM

Washington, March 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has rejected a potential deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict, saying the proposed terms were “not good enough yet”, even as he called on countries around the world to deploy naval forces to help secure the Strait of Hormuz and keep global oil shipments moving.

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India headed to become world’s 3rd largest economy soon: Report

RS polls: Two detained over attempt to 'bribe' Odisha Cong MLAs at K'taka resort

Bengal polls: Suvendu Adhikari clarifies on contesting from Nandigram, Bhabanipur

RSS calls for peace in West Asia, says govt working in nation's supreme interest

Cong-led UDF united and ready; regime change certain in Kerala, says Ramesh Chennithala

SI exam row: Won't tolerate undignified remarks on caste, sect or community, says CM Yogi (Lead)

Terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid on LoC in J&K’s Uri

ECI to hold press conference today, likely to announce election schedule for poll-bound states

Kanshi Ram dedicated his life to keeping alive Ambedkar’s thought, movement: Mayawati

Trump rejects deal with Iran, seeks global help on Hormuz

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