Trinamool approaches ECI seeking removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges bias

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:46 PM

Kolkata, March 25 (IANS) Trinamool Congress, on Wednesday, approached the Election Commission of India (ECI) seeking the immediate removal of the new returning officer (RO), appointed for Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress candidate, is pitted against Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.

HM Amit Shah to chair all-party meeting on West Asia conflict

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the all-party meeting on Wednesday evening to brief political leaders on the evolving crisis in West Asia, amid rising concerns over its economic and security implications for India.

Kerala Assembly polls: Varkala turns battleground as crossover twist reshapes electoral contest

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:52 AM

Varkala, March 25 (IANS) After the high-profile contest in Nemom, the political spotlight in Thiruvananthapuram district is firmly shifting north to Varkala in Kerala, where an unexpected turn of events has transformed an otherwise predictable contest into one of the most closely watched battles of the Assembly election.

Pakistan leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation, maintain Iran neutrality

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) For Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly becoming a headache. For Pakistan, countering this mobilisation is important as it is threatening to become bigger. However, the dilemma the establishment faces is that it cannot use its official machinery to take on the mobilisation of the Shias.

At forefront of development initiatives: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to CM Mohan Yadav

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:45 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his best wishes to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on his birthday, and stated that he has been at the forefront of several initiatives aimed at the state's comprehensive development.

Smooth governance in India's J&K, suppression across border: Tasleema Akhter (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:07 AM

Srinagar, March 25 (IANS) Human rights defender Tasleema Akhter, Chairperson of the Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir, delivered a strong rebuttal to Pakistan's narrative at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Gujarat second state to pass UCC Bill; CM Patel calls move ‘historic’

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:58 PM

Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday termed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026 by the state Assembly a “historic moment” for Gujarat and the country.

Gujarat Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill (2nd Lead)

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:22 PM

Gandhinagar, March 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026, introducing a common legal framework for civil matters such as marriage, divorce, maintenance, and inheritance across communities and religions.

Kamal Haasan's MNM not to contest TN polls, extends unconditional support to DMK-led alliance

IANS | March 24, 2026 10:46 PM

Chennai, March 24 (IANS) Actor-politician Kamal Haasan said on Tuesday that his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), will not contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and will instead extend unconditional support to the DMK-led alliance, citing larger political priorities and the state's interests.

Delhi CM announces think tank DITI, promises new drone, semiconductor policies

IANS | March 24, 2026 10:17 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that the government plans to establish a new think tank— Delhi Institutional Think Tank (DITI) — on the lines of NITI Aayog, and new semiconductor and drone policies will be introduced to position the city as a hub for advanced technology and manufacturing.

Politics

Trinamool approaches ECI seeking removal of Bhabanipur RO, alleges bias

HM Amit Shah to chair all-party meeting on West Asia conflict

Kerala Assembly polls: Varkala turns battleground as crossover twist reshapes electoral contest

Pakistan leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation, maintain Iran neutrality

At forefront of development initiatives: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to CM Mohan Yadav

Smooth governance in India's J&K, suppression across border: Tasleema Akhter (IANS Exclusive)

Gujarat second state to pass UCC Bill; CM Patel calls move ‘historic’

Gujarat Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill (2nd Lead)

Kamal Haasan's MNM not to contest TN polls, extends unconditional support to DMK-led alliance

Delhi CM announces think tank DITI, promises new drone, semiconductor policies

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