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Team UDF intact, no discord: LoP Satheesan exudes confidence ahead of Kerala Assembly polls

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) In his first detailed reaction after the Congress high command wrapped up the contentious seat selection process, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan on Friday struck a combative yet confident note, asserting that the United Democratic Front (UDF) had completed one of the fastest and most cohesive candidate finalisations in its history.

India’s energy resilience: Managing LPG stability amid global turbulence (IANS Analysis)

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recent tensions in the Gulf region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, have once again exposed the fragility of global energy supply chains.

‘Dhurandhar 2’ sparks political reactions; leaders divided over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed, alleged ISI links

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The recently released film 'Dhurandhar 2', which has sparked political reactions over its portrayal of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and alleged links to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), continues to draw mixed responses from leaders across parties.

Non-veg leftovers thrown in Ganga: Death threats, abusive messages after complaint, says BJP’s Jaiswal

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:15 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) BJP Yuva Morcha city president, Rajat Jaiswal, has alleged that he has received death threats through international calls, emails and social media after he filed a complaint over non-vegetarian leftovers being thrown into the Ganga river in Varanasi during an Iftar gathering.

EAM Jaishankar, Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah discuss advancing bilateral ties

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Riaz Hamidullah, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, in New Delhi on Friday with discussions focusing on advancing bilateral ties.

National Dental Commission to transform dental education, healthcare quality: Govt

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The government on Friday said it has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC) along with three autonomous boards, replacing the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: The five MLAs who took oath as ministers

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:09 PM

Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) Pushkar Singh Dhami-led Uttarakhand government expanded its cabinet on Friday, by inducting five new MLAs as ministers, reflecting a mix of seasoned and young faces.

India scripting a decisive chapter in global energy landscape: PM Modi

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:48 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India is scripting a decisive chapter in the global energy landscape, driven by a strong push towards electrification, clean energy and manufacturing.

India to make strong pitch for bolstering WTO role in global trading system

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India will make a strong pitch for further strengthening the world trade organisation (WTO) in its support for a fair multilateral global trading system, at a ministerial conference scheduled to be held in Cameroon from March 24–29 amid growing protectionism and geopolitical uncertainty around the world.

Bengal transfers: BJP, JD(U) criticise CM Banerjee for questioning EC's neutrality

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The BJP and JD(U) leaders, on Friday came down heavily on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for questioning the Election Commission’s neutrality in a social media post.

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Team UDF intact, no discord: LoP Satheesan exudes confidence ahead of Kerala Assembly polls

India’s energy resilience: Managing LPG stability amid global turbulence (IANS Analysis)

‘Dhurandhar 2’ sparks political reactions; leaders divided over portrayal of Atiq Ahmed, alleged ISI links

Non-veg leftovers thrown in Ganga: Death threats, abusive messages after complaint, says BJP’s Jaiswal

EAM Jaishankar, Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah discuss advancing bilateral ties

National Dental Commission to transform dental education, healthcare quality: Govt

Uttarakhand cabinet expansion: The five MLAs who took oath as ministers

India scripting a decisive chapter in global energy landscape: PM Modi

India to make strong pitch for bolstering WTO role in global trading system

Bengal transfers: BJP, JD(U) criticise CM Banerjee for questioning EC's neutrality

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