Akhilesh's statement influenced by politics: OP Rajbhar on Varanasi iftar gathering

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:29 PM

Lucknow, March 19 (IANS) Amid the controversy over the arrest of 14 Muslim youths who allegedly organised an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday termed Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks as “wrong” and politically motivated. He also stated that the government was taking appropriate action in the matter.

Assam polls: BJP releases list of 88; CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari, Pradyut Bordoloi in Dispur

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:21 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, announcing nominees for 88 constituencies across the state.

New beginnings on these auspicious occasions: Congress extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Navreh

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday extended greetings to people across the country on the occasion of multiple spring festivals, including Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Chetti Chand, and Navreh. The party conveyed its wishes for happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings on these auspicious occasions.

Assam polls: Father joins BJP, son Prateek Bordoloi withdraws candidature from Congress

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Prateek Bordoloi on Thursday withdrew his candidature from the Margherita Assembly constituency, citing “present circumstances” following his father Pradyut Bordoloi's switching sides to join the BJP.

K'taka BJP on Ugadi announces candidates for bypolls to two seats; Cong struggles

IANS | March 19, 2026 12:01 PM

Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) The BJP has announced its candidates for the by-elections to the Bagalkote and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies on the occasion of Ugadi, setting the stage for keen political contests in both seats ahead of polling on April 9.

Sudhakaran crisis averted in Kerala as senior Cong leader Antony steps in

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:54 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 19 (IANS) In a dramatic last-minute intervention, senior Congress leader A.K. Antony stepped in to defuse a brewing crisis within the Indian National Congress, persuading veteran leader and Kannur Lok Sabha member, K. Sudhakaran, to stay back after he was on the verge of quitting the party.

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Ayodhya, March 19 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday installed the ‘Shri Ram Yantra’ at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya and offered prayers amid Vedic chants, marking a significant milestone in the temple’s construction.

PM Modi greets people of Andhra, Telangana on Telugu New Year

IANS | March 19, 2026 11:12 AM

Hyderabad, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. He posted his Ugadi message in Telugu on social media platforms, conveying heartfelt wishes to people.

Karnataka celebrates Ugadi with fervour; PM Modi extends warm wishes

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:29 AM

Bengaluru, March 19 (IANS) The Ugadi festival is being celebrated throughout Karnataka on Thursday with immense enthusiasm. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to the public via a special letter on this occasion.

ECI seeks fresh report from Kolkata Police on March 14 Girish Park violence

IANS | March 19, 2026 10:15 AM

Kolkata, March 19 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a fresh report from Kolkata Police on the violence that erupted on the streets of Girish Park in North Kolkata in front of the residence of a member of the West Bengal cabinet following clashes between ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) activists in the afternoon of March 14.

Politics

Akhilesh's statement influenced by politics: OP Rajbhar on Varanasi iftar gathering

Assam polls: BJP releases list of 88; CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari, Pradyut Bordoloi in Dispur

New beginnings on these auspicious occasions: Congress extends greetings on Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Navreh

Assam polls: Father joins BJP, son Prateek Bordoloi withdraws candidature from Congress

K'taka BJP on Ugadi announces candidates for bypolls to two seats; Cong struggles

Sudhakaran crisis averted in Kerala as senior Cong leader Antony steps in

President Murmu installs ‘Ram Yantra’ at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

PM Modi greets people of Andhra, Telangana on Telugu New Year

Karnataka celebrates Ugadi with fervour; PM Modi extends warm wishes

ECI seeks fresh report from Kolkata Police on March 14 Girish Park violence

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