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LS Speaker Birla breaks silence after no-confidence motion rejected; emphasises rules of House

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views. He emphasised that the functioning of Parliament is guided strictly by established rules and procedures.

Centre takes attack on Farooq Abdullah seriously: Nadda in RS; blasts Cong for playing politics

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday said the government would take every necessary step to ensure the security of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.

Khot Lakhpat, Attock camps reactivate as Khalistani groups eye narco funding

Vicky Nanjappa | March 12, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The security agencies in India have issued an alert stating that Khalistani elements based out of Pakistan will make several attempts to push narcotics into the country in very large numbers in the months to come.

India’s installed solar capacity reaches nearly 136 gigawatts: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The country’s installed solar capacity has reached nearly 136 gigawatts, accounting for almost half of India’s renewable energy capacity, and this growth demonstrates what sustained policy commitment and innovation can achieve, according to Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi.

Congress deletes LPG shortage post using photo from 2011 after criticism

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Amid the ongoing controversy over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices, the Congress party sparked debate on social media after sharing a post on platform X that criticised the government. However, the party later deleted the post following widespread criticism for using an old photo.

'Rich in facts, outlines importance of Parliamentary traditions': PM Modi on HM Shah’s LS speech

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:23 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in the Lok Sabha, delivered a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective work for the country’s progress.

Massive fire guts nearly 400 slums near Matiala fish market in Delhi

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:55 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A massive fire broke out near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, engulfing hundreds of slums and triggering panic among residents. The blaze destroyed nearly 300 to 400 slums, leaving several families homeless and prompting urgent calls for assistance from the government.

No-confidence motion against LS Speaker was bound to fail, says Ram Kripal Yadav

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:36 AM

Patna, March 12 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Thursday said the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was destined to fail, while sharply criticising the opposition parties, particularly Congress, for what he described as a “decline in political standards”.

'Defining moment in India’s freedom movement': VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi on historic Dandi Satyagraha

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all the brave freedom fighters who took part in the historic march 'Dandi Satyagraha.'

Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes deliver lifesaving care in Maharashtra

IANS | March 11, 2026 10:00 PM

Amravati (Maharashtra), March 11 (IANS) The central government’s Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) and the state government’s Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana are transforming healthcare access for thousands of patients in Amravati.

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LS Speaker Birla breaks silence after no-confidence motion rejected; emphasises rules of House

Centre takes attack on Farooq Abdullah seriously: Nadda in RS; blasts Cong for playing politics

Khot Lakhpat, Attock camps reactivate as Khalistani groups eye narco funding

India’s installed solar capacity reaches nearly 136 gigawatts: Pralhad Joshi

Congress deletes LPG shortage post using photo from 2011 after criticism

'Rich in facts, outlines importance of Parliamentary traditions': PM Modi on HM Shah’s LS speech

Massive fire guts nearly 400 slums near Matiala fish market in Delhi

No-confidence motion against LS Speaker was bound to fail, says Ram Kripal Yadav

'Defining moment in India’s freedom movement': VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi on historic Dandi Satyagraha

Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes deliver lifesaving care in Maharashtra

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