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As Sunetra Pawar takes control, NCP merger hopes fade away

Sanjay Jog | March 2, 2026 3:40 PM

Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Following the untimely demise of former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, officially assumed the role of National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on February 26, signalling a definitive shift in the state's political landscape, effectively dimming the prospects of a reconciliation or merger between the NCP and the Sharad Pawar-led faction.

India has become fastest growing economy in world under PM Modi's leadership: Carney

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi's leadership, highlighting his stellar role in making India the fastest growing economy in the world over the last decade. Addressing a joint press meeting with Prime Minister Modi following their talks in New Delhi, Carney also spoke about the increasing engagements between India and Canada in the last one year, terming it as an expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus and foresight.

Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana launched in Delhi, govt rolls out multiple benefits for women

IANS | March 2, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu along with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched a slew of women-centric welfare initiatives of the Delhi government, including the 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana’, the ‘Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar’ scheme with a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the tune of Rs 100 crore for over 40,000 girls, and the ‘Saheli Pink Smart Card’ offering free bus travel for women in the national Capital.

Centre on high alert over attempts to exploit Iran crisis for communal unrest

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Following an Intelligence warning, the Union government has advised states to keep a tab on radical pro-Iran preachers. The communication by the government comes in the wake of the Intelligence agencies signalling that some elements would look to take advantage of the ongoing Iran situation and incite violence across the country.

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday said it has advised member companies to defer travel to affected areas amid the evolving situation in the Middle East.

ECI gives deployment details of 480 CAPF companies ahead of Bengal election date announcement

IANS | March 2, 2026 1:37 PM

Kolkata, March 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given details of the advance deployment of the 480 companies of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) in two phases in West Bengal before the announcement of the polling dates for the Assembly election.

Man kills four of his family with axe in UP's Bahraich over property dispute

IANS | March 2, 2026 12:07 PM

Bahraich, March 2 (IANS) A property dispute took a gruesome turn in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, where a young man allegedly killed four of his family members with an axe and seriously injured his elder brother.

Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan’s regime change plans

Vicky Nanjappa | March 2, 2026 11:30 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) The fragile ceasefire between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan collapsed when the latter declared an open war with Kabul. The first round of strikes went in Pakistan’s favour, and this boosted its army’s morale.

You cannot impose your views on anyone forcefully: Sukhdeo Bhagat on Iran-Israel conflict

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Monday commented on the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and the recent killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasising the importance of respecting the sovereignty of nations.

'Threat to world peace': Muslim Personal Law Board on US-Israel strikes on Iran

IANS | March 2, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Umrain Mahfooz Rahmani, strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel airstrikes, calling the action “completely unacceptable” and a serious threat to world peace.

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As Sunetra Pawar takes control, NCP merger hopes fade away

India has become fastest growing economy in world under PM Modi's leadership: Carney

Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana launched in Delhi, govt rolls out multiple benefits for women

Centre on high alert over attempts to exploit Iran crisis for communal unrest

Nasscom advises member companies to defer travel to affected areas as Middle East simmers

ECI gives deployment details of 480 CAPF companies ahead of Bengal election date announcement

Man kills four of his family with axe in UP's Bahraich over property dispute

Refugee expulsions fuel Afghan unity, derail Pakistan’s regime change plans

You cannot impose your views on anyone forcefully: Sukhdeo Bhagat on Iran-Israel conflict

'Threat to world peace': Muslim Personal Law Board on US-Israel strikes on Iran

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