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Bengal polls: BJP defends move to field RG Kar victim's mother from Panihati

IANS | March 26, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Thursday defended the party's decision to field the mother of the junior doctor of West Bengal's R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, who was raped and murdered within the hospital premises in August 2024, from the Panihati Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district.

India has 60 days of crude reserves, 1 full month of LPG supply firmly arranged: Govt

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The government on Thursday categorically stated that India's petroleum and LPG supply situation is fully secure and under control, calling upon citizens not to be misled by a "deliberately mischievous, coordinated campaign of misinformation" that is being carried out to spread unjustified panic.

India positioning itself to supply electro-tech to the world: WEF report

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub to ensure energy sovereignty, according to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), adding that as India shows the world a fast track to a superior energy future, other emerging markets are watching.

Delhi Crime Branch busts LPG hoarding racket in Ranhola; 459 cylinders seized

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In a major enforcement action under the Essential Commodities Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday unearthed an illegal operation involving the hoarding and misuse of LPG cylinders in the Ranhola area of Outer Delhi. A total of 459 empty gas cylinders, including 175 Bharat Petroleum and 284 Indane cylinders, were seized during the raid.

Delhi CM distributes bicycles to 1,000 schoolgirls under 'Vidya Vahini' initiative

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed 'Kanya Pujan' in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to around 1,000 girl students from nine schools, reiterating her government's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted education for girls in the national capital.

West Asia crisis: Oppn voices support to govt on national interest despite political differences

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) In the aftermath of the all-party meeting on West Asia, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP, Sasmit Patra and BJP spokesperson Pratul Shahdeo have highlighted their perspectives on India’s diplomatic stance and regional security, while underscoring India’s growing role in international affairs.

'Only 13 pc of promises delivered': PMK’s Anbumani Ramadoss says DMK thrives on falsehoods

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:22 PM

Chennai, March 26 (IANS) PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the ruling DMK, accusing it of misleading the public over the implementation of its 2021 Assembly election promises.

'Trinamool is anti-Hindu, uses Muslims for votes': Bengal BJP leader

IANS | March 26, 2026 1:00 PM

Asansol (West Bengal), March 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul on Thursday lashed out at the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of being "anti-Hindu" and using the "Muslim community for votes".

String of deadly bus fires, crashes in Andhra, Telangana over six months

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:54 PM

Amaravati, March 26 (IANS) The ghastly bus fire, which claimed 14 lives and left 22 others injured in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district on Thursday, is the latest in a series of deadly accidents involving buses in the Telugu states.

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram's ideals for 'Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat' on Ram Navami

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:45 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted citizens on the occasion of Ram Navami and prayed for the well-being of all, expressing hope that the blessings of Lord Ram would guide the nation towards the goal of a 'Viksit' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

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Bengal polls: BJP defends move to field RG Kar victim's mother from Panihati

India has 60 days of crude reserves, 1 full month of LPG supply firmly arranged: Govt

India positioning itself to supply electro-tech to the world: WEF report

Delhi Crime Branch busts LPG hoarding racket in Ranhola; 459 cylinders seized

Delhi CM distributes bicycles to 1,000 schoolgirls under 'Vidya Vahini' initiative

West Asia crisis: Oppn voices support to govt on national interest despite political differences

'Only 13 pc of promises delivered': PMK’s Anbumani Ramadoss says DMK thrives on falsehoods

'Trinamool is anti-Hindu, uses Muslims for votes': Bengal BJP leader

String of deadly bus fires, crashes in Andhra, Telangana over six months

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram's ideals for 'Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat' on Ram Navami

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