Jewar residents exhilarated ahead of Noida International Airport's inauguration by PM Modi

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:24 PM

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) Residents of Jewar in Uttar Pradesh expressed their happiness with the Noida International Airport, scheduled to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. The residents hoped for new employment opportunities in the coming days and credited farmers for playing a major role in the project.

Delhi Speaker hails adoption of PAC reports by House after 15-year gap

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Criticising the previous Aam Aadmi Party government, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday hailed the adoption of the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) reports by the House after a gap of over 15 years.

CM Dhami meets PM Modi, expresses gratitude for Centre’s support in Uttarakhand's development

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national Capital and invited him to visit Devbhoomi-Uttarakhand, while expressing gratitude for the Centre’s continued support in its development journey.

Former Babri Masjid litigant gifts Lord Ram Lalla’s picture to security staff, devotees

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:56 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), March 27 (IANS) On the occasion of the Ram Navami festival, former Babri Masjid litigant Iqbal Ansari on Friday presented Lord Ram Lalla’s picture as gifts to security staff and other devotees.

Retail petrol and diesel prices won’t change, excise cut to offset oil firms’ losses: Govt

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The government on Friday said retail pump prices of petrol and diesel will not change, and the excise reduction is not being passed on as a price cut at the pump.

SVEEP mega outreach in Howrah gathers pace ahead of Bengal Assembly polls (Ld)

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Election Commission of India on Friday intensified its voter awareness campaign in poll-bound states, organising a mega SVEEP outreach event in Howrah under the theme 'Chunav Ka Parv, Paschim Bengal Ka Garv' ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

BJP will cross 100 seats in Assam, says Sonowal

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:26 PM

Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday asserted that the BJP is poised to form the government in Assam for the third time and will secure more than 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, claiming that the party has taken “historic decisions” for the state.

Pak tries playing arbitrator between US-Iran, but continues its 'open war' on Kabul ignoring mediation overtures

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in the escalating US-Iran conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties, according to reports, while its own ongoing war with Afghanistan remains unresolved despite several attempts at arbitration by other nations in the region.

Relief amid global oil volatility: NDA leaders praise Centre’s excise duty cut on fuel

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre’s decision to slash excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel has drawn widespread appreciation from leaders across the ruling NDA, who described the move as a timely intervention aimed at easing inflationary pressure and providing relief to citizens amid a challenging global energy scenario.

Not financial sacrifice by govt, but return of taxpayers’ money: Oppn calls excise duty cut 'politically driven'

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress on Friday said that the government’s revenue ultimately comes from the people’s pockets, asserting that any reduction in excise duty is not a financial sacrifice by the government but a return of taxpayers’ money. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP also questioned the intent behind the move, with some calling it politically-motivated.

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Jewar residents exhilarated ahead of Noida International Airport's inauguration by PM Modi

Delhi Speaker hails adoption of PAC reports by House after 15-year gap

CM Dhami meets PM Modi, expresses gratitude for Centre’s support in Uttarakhand's development

Former Babri Masjid litigant gifts Lord Ram Lalla’s picture to security staff, devotees

Retail petrol and diesel prices won’t change, excise cut to offset oil firms’ losses: Govt

SVEEP mega outreach in Howrah gathers pace ahead of Bengal Assembly polls (Ld)

BJP will cross 100 seats in Assam, says Sonowal

Pak tries playing arbitrator between US-Iran, but continues its 'open war' on Kabul ignoring mediation overtures

Relief amid global oil volatility: NDA leaders praise Centre’s excise duty cut on fuel

Not financial sacrifice by govt, but return of taxpayers’ money: Oppn calls excise duty cut 'politically driven'

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