No one should face any problem: Kiren Rijiju assures no lockdown, hails PM Modi’s fuel duty cut

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday reassured that there is no lockdown in the country and urged state governments to prevent hoarding and ensure smooth fuel supply while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the government’s decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel, calling it a historic step to protect common citizens amid global uncertainties.

Cong sees no real relief from excise cut on petrol, diesel; accuses govt of 'fooling' people

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Congress party on Friday said that the excise duty cut on petrol and diesel offers no real relief to the common people and accused the government of fooling people with headlines suggesting a price reduction.

Kerala elections: Sabarimala shadow looms over Kazhakootam’s triangular contest

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:44 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) The Kazhakootam Assembly constituency in the state capital district has turned into a high-voltage battleground this election, with the alleged Sabarimala gold heist case casting a long shadow over an already intense triangular contest.

Grit, strategy, surrenders: How Naxalism was brought to its knees

Vicky Nanjappa | March 27, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the Narendra Modi government is committed to eradicating Naxalism from the country. He said that the Naxal menace will end by March 31 2026. With just days to go, the promise of ending the menace is set to be fulfilled.

Toy bulldozer and a big smile: Little girl’s sweet gesture delights UP CM Yogi

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:24 AM

Gorakhpur, March 27 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is often seen bringing smiles to children’s faces by gifting them chocolates and presents, was himself left smiling on Friday after receiving a special ‘gift’ from a young admirer.

‘PM Modi dedicated to people’: Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being ‘irresponsible’

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre on Friday slashed excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre, bringing central taxes on petrol down to Rs 3 per litre and making diesel duty-free. The move, aimed at providing relief to consumers amid rising global fuel prices, was praised by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, who also took a swipe at opposition leaders.

Nehru-Gandhi family were ‘brokers of America’, says Nishikant Dubey; shares 1963 documents

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:11 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) BJP's Lok Sabha member Nishikant Dubey on Friday made a series of allegations regarding decisions taken during the tenure of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, alleging that the Nehru-Gandhi family acted as “brokers of America” during the 1960s, while sharing documents that he described as part of a “dark chapter” of Congress.

Rumours of lockdown completely false, no such proposal under consideration: Hardeep Singh Puri

IANS | March 27, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday clarified that rumours of a nationwide lockdown are entirely false, stating that no such proposal is currently under consideration by the government. The clarification aims to dispel public concerns and provide accurate information regarding any possibility of restrictions.

US opens Iran talks via Pakistan channel: Trump Advisor

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:52 PM

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The United States has opened a diplomatic channel with Iran through Pakistan, even as military operations continue, with officials signalling a possible pathway to de-escalation after weeks of intense conflict.

UP govt cancels MoU signed with Puch AI after review

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:49 PM

Lucknow, March 26 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday cancelled the MoU with Puch AI in the interest of transparency and the highest level of probity in governance.

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No one should face any problem: Kiren Rijiju assures no lockdown, hails PM Modi’s fuel duty cut

Cong sees no real relief from excise cut on petrol, diesel; accuses govt of 'fooling' people

Kerala elections: Sabarimala shadow looms over Kazhakootam’s triangular contest

Grit, strategy, surrenders: How Naxalism was brought to its knees

Toy bulldozer and a big smile: Little girl’s sweet gesture delights UP CM Yogi

‘PM Modi dedicated to people’: Giriraj Singh on excise cut; flays Oppn for being ‘irresponsible’

Nehru-Gandhi family were ‘brokers of America’, says Nishikant Dubey; shares 1963 documents

Rumours of lockdown completely false, no such proposal under consideration: Hardeep Singh Puri

US opens Iran talks via Pakistan channel: Trump Advisor

UP govt cancels MoU signed with Puch AI after review

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