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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat; caller claimed to be from Murshidabad

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary received a death threat via a phone call on Friday, prompting swift action by the Delhi Police. The threat was reportedly issued from an unidentified number, and a formal complaint has been lodged by the minister’s office. Security around the minister has been enhanced following the incident.

Death threat to BJP leader who flagged iftar party in Ganga; police complaint lodged

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:03 PM

Varanasi, March 20 (IANS) The controversy over the Iftar party in the Ganga River escalated on Friday, as the BJP’s youth wing leader Rajat Jaiswal, who first flagged the ‘insulting and profane’ act and filed a police complaint seeking suitable action, has started receiving death threats.

From jail, ISI looks to Sajid Mir to drive 'Karachi Project', unified command push

Vicky Nanjappa | March 20, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) With the terror infrastructure largely in tatters, Pakistan is likely to bring back Sajid Mir to fix the problem. Mir, who played a major role in executing the Mumbai 26/11 attacks, was handed over charge of Pakistan’s ambitious 'Karachi Project'.

WFH to modern cooking, IEA lists immediate actions to mitigate energy crisis

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis escalates, the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday set out a range of demand-side actions — including work from home and avoiding air travel — for governments, businesses and households to alleviate the economic impacts on consumers.

Cong leaders appreciating PM Modi’s foreign policy is welcome change: BJP on Tharoor’s West Asia remark

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson C. R. Kesavan on Friday praised Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his remarks on India’s position in the ongoing West Asia conflict, calling it a welcome shift in the Opposition’s stance.

PM Modi, HM Shah to lead BJP’s high stakes Kerala push ahead of Assembly polls

IANS | March 20, 2026 11:53 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 (IANS) With the campaign for the April 9 Assembly elections entering its decisive phase, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP is preparing an all out offensive in Kerala, deploying its top national leadership in a bid to script a historic breakthrough.

DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 West Asia airspaces, restrict flying below 32,000 feet

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:39 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) India's aviation regulator -- the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) -- has directed airline companies to avoid several airspaces in West Asia amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, to ensure contingency planning as part of safety risk assessments.

Assam polls: Congress seals alliance with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal, to give 11 seats

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:33 AM

Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) In a significant boost to opposition unity ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress and Raijor Dal on Friday have finalised a seat-sharing arrangement, with the Congress agreeing to allocate 11 constituencies to Akhil Gogoi-led regional outfit.

Man trapped in elevator at RG Kar hospital dies; family protests claiming negligence

IANS | March 20, 2026 10:29 AM

Kolkata, March 20 (IANS) In a shocking case, a man died after being trapped in an elevator in the controversial state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday.

Atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe during Navratri fills mind with immense peace, energy: PM Modi

IANS | March 20, 2026 9:28 AM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the spiritual significance of the festival, stating that the atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe brings a deep sense of peace and positive energy to people’s minds.

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Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat; caller claimed to be from Murshidabad

Death threat to BJP leader who flagged iftar party in Ganga; police complaint lodged

From jail, ISI looks to Sajid Mir to drive 'Karachi Project', unified command push

WFH to modern cooking, IEA lists immediate actions to mitigate energy crisis

Cong leaders appreciating PM Modi’s foreign policy is welcome change: BJP on Tharoor’s West Asia remark

PM Modi, HM Shah to lead BJP’s high stakes Kerala push ahead of Assembly polls

DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 West Asia airspaces, restrict flying below 32,000 feet

Assam polls: Congress seals alliance with Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal, to give 11 seats

Man trapped in elevator at RG Kar hospital dies; family protests claiming negligence

Atmosphere of devotion to Maa Ambe during Navratri fills mind with immense peace, energy: PM Modi

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