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Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:37 AM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is slated to participate in a total of 14 election-related programmes in West Bengal during the next month, is likely to begin the campaign from Siliguri in Darjeeling district and end with a mega road show-cum-rally at Bhabanipur in South Kolkata, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), sources said.

Goa: Son of BJP councillor arrested in sexual abuse case involving 25-30 minor girls

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:32 AM

Panaji, March 23 (IANS) The South Goa Police arrested 20-year-old Soham Sushant Naik in the wee hours of Monday following an intense public outcry over an alleged sex scandal involving 25 to 30 minor girls. Naik, a resident of Madegal-Cacora and the son of a BJP Curchorem Municipal councillor, was taken into custody after a mob of concerned citizens and local leaders picketed the police station.

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:13 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, the National President of Congress, on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru, praising the fearless struggle and ultimate sacrifice of these heroes in their fight for the nation's freedom.

Patient dies at RG Kar, family alleges hospital mismanagement

IANS | March 23, 2026 11:10 AM

Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Fresh allegations of mismanagement have surfaced at the Trauma Care Unit of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The family of a patient on Monday claimed that he died due to the hospital's mismanagement while seeking medical treatment.

FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill

IANS | March 23, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table two key bills — the Finance Bill, 2026 and the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 — in the Parliament on Monday.

Denied BJP ticket, Assam minister defects to Congress

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:58 AM

Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, state Minister Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress party after being denied a ticket by the BJP and will now contest from the Haflong constituency.

20 stab wounds, throat slit: Mumbai man attacked by friend in broad daylight

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:50 AM

Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) A 20-year-old man was brutally killed in a shocking daylight incident in Mumbai’s Dharavi area, police said on Monday. The accused has been arrested, and a case of murder has been registered.

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru: Nation pays tributes to 'immortal sons of India'

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:27 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) India on Monday marked 'Shaheedi Diwas' to honour the sacrifices made by revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru in the nation's freedom struggle.

May Maa Skandamata illuminate everyone's life with compassionate affection, says PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:55 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to the countrymen on the fifth day of Chaitra Navaratri, which is dedicated to Goddess Skandamata.

Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev's martyrdom remains etched in collective memory: PM Modi

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:43 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas (Martyrs' Day), stating that their ideals of justice, patriotism, and fearless resistance continue to inspire countless Indians.

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Bengal polls: PM Modi's campaign rally series likely to begin in Siliguri, end in Bhabanipur

Goa: Son of BJP councillor arrested in sexual abuse case involving 25-30 minor girls

'Immortal revolutionaries': Rahul, Kharge pay homage to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru

Patient dies at RG Kar, family alleges hospital mismanagement

FM Sitharaman set to present Finance Bill 2026-27, corporate law reform bill

Denied BJP ticket, Assam minister defects to Congress

20 stab wounds, throat slit: Mumbai man attacked by friend in broad daylight

Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru: Nation pays tributes to 'immortal sons of India'

May Maa Skandamata illuminate everyone's life with compassionate affection, says PM Modi

Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev's martyrdom remains etched in collective memory: PM Modi

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