Calcutta HC quashes two PILs challenging ECI’s decision to transfer bureaucrats, top cops

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:04 PM

Kolkata, March 31 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, quashed two public interest litigations (PILs) filed by a Trinamool Congress leader challenging the decisions of the Election Commission of India's large-scale transfers of bureaucrats and police officers in West Bengal amid the two-phase Assembly elections in the state next month.

I challenge Gaurav Gogoi to make his income linked to Pakistan, UK public: Assam CM

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:49 AM

Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, questioning his alleged foreign assets and challenging him to make his financial details public.

BJP will win big, Trinamool will be swept away: Locals of Nandigram ahead of West Bengal polls

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:21 AM

Nandigram, March 31 (IANS) Ahead of the highly-anticipated West Bengal Assembly polls, locals from Nandigram on Tuesday said that this time the BJP will come to power with a huge majority, and the Trinamool Congress government, which has been accused of corruption, will be completely swept away.

PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar

IANS | March 31, 2026 11:00 AM

Gandhinagar, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, and toured its galleries, viewing rare artefacts and historical collections documenting the evolution of Jainism.

BJP’s poll pitch in Assam: Jobs, free education and tough stand on infiltration

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:55 AM

Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced a series of major promises while addressing the release of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) election manifesto ahead of the Assembly polls.

Lord Mahavir's teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice inspirational for entire world: Congress

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:49 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Congress on Tuesday extended hearty greetings to all on Lord Mahavir Jayanti and said his teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice and compassion are inspirational for the entire world and show the path to human welfare.

'Devoted his life to service and spirituality': PM Modi pays tribute to Srimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:14 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to Srimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji of the Shri Kashi Math Samsthan, Varanasi, saying that the revered seer devoted his life to service and spirituality.

Prayagraj vendor makes ‘magical stove’ using waste engine oil

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:50 AM

Prayagraj, March 31 (IANS) In a striking example of grassroots innovation, a street vendor in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has devised a unique 'magical stove' that runs on waste engine oil, offering an alternative solution amid concerns over LPG availability.

Life of Bhagwan Mahavir continues to illuminate path of truth, non-violence: PM Modi

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:25 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to the countrymen on Mahavir Jayanti and wished that the teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence and compassion.

‘Revere the veteran leader’: Nishikant Dubey clarifies remarks on Biju Patnaik

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:43 AM

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday clarified his remarks linking veteran Odisha leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik to the CIA during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, insisting that he had not spoken against Biju Babu personally and that he holds the legendary leader in high esteem.

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Calcutta HC quashes two PILs challenging ECI’s decision to transfer bureaucrats, top cops

I challenge Gaurav Gogoi to make his income linked to Pakistan, UK public: Assam CM

BJP will win big, Trinamool will be swept away: Locals of Nandigram ahead of West Bengal polls

PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar

BJP’s poll pitch in Assam: Jobs, free education and tough stand on infiltration

Lord Mahavir's teachings of truth, non-violence, sacrifice inspirational for entire world: Congress

'Devoted his life to service and spirituality': PM Modi pays tribute to Srimad Sudhindra Tirtha Swamiji

Prayagraj vendor makes ‘magical stove’ using waste engine oil

Life of Bhagwan Mahavir continues to illuminate path of truth, non-violence: PM Modi

‘Revere the veteran leader’: Nishikant Dubey clarifies remarks on Biju Patnaik

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