Cong MP demands CBI probe into Punjab official's suicide

IANS | March 22, 2026 1:11 PM

Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Manish Tewari, the Congress MP from Chandigarh, on Sunday called for a CBI investigation into the suicide of Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, who served as the District Manager of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation. This demand comes as opposition parties intensified their criticism of the AAP-led government in Punjab regarding the incident.

TNVP walks out of DMK alliance over seat-sharing issue, unmet demands

IANS | March 22, 2026 12:53 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) In a significant setback to the DMK-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections, Tamil Nadu Vazhvurimai Party (TNVP) founder-leader T. Velmurugan on Sunday announced his decision to exit the coalition, citing dissatisfaction over seat-sharing arrangements and the state government’s inaction on key social justice demands.

ECI mandates assured voter facilities, assistance at polling stations

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced that assured minimum facilities and comprehensive voter assistance will be provided at all polling stations for the upcoming Assembly elections in five states and one Union Territory.

Nurse, hospital owner among 4 held for selling newborn in Greater Noida

IANS | March 22, 2026 11:10 AM

Greater Noida, March 22 (IANS) A nurse was caught red-handed while allegedly attempting to sell a newborn baby girl for Rs 2.60 lakh in Greater Noida, leading to the arrest of three other accused persons, including the owner of a private hospital, officials said on Sunday.