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7 workers die in collapse at Gurugram construction site; rescue ops underway as 10 feared trapped

IANS | March 10, 2026 9:44 AM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) At least seven workers died after a major soil mound collapse at a construction site in Gurugram, while four injured workers were rescued and rushed to the hospital. Rescue operations by the police and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with civil defence teams and firefighters, were continuing in the wee hours of Tuesday as 10 workers were feared trapped under the debris.

West Bengal elections will be totally fair, violence-free this time: CEC

IANS | March 10, 2026 8:58 AM

Kolkata, March 10 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday morning said that the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, scheduled to be held later this year, will be totally fair and violence-free.

India condemns Pakistan’s strikes on Afghanistan during Ramadan; cites ‘Islamic solidarity’ hypocrisy

IANS | March 10, 2026 7:52 AM

United Nations, March 10 (IANS) India has condemned Pakistan’s air attacks on Afghanistan and called out its hypocrisy in conducting them during the month of Ramadan killing mostly women and children while preaching “Islamic solidarity”.

PM Modi to visit Kerala, TN on March 11; to launch slew of projects

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:39 PM

Kochi/Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11 during which he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off a slew of development projects across the two states.

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal SIR tomorrow

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:33 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday the plea filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and several Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state.

Air India, Air India Express to operate flights to and from Jeddah and Muscat on Tuesday

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Air India and Air India Express will operate flights to and from Jeddah and Muscat on Tuesday, with the airspaces over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open, it was announced on Monday.

I-T sleuths reveal suppression of sales worth Rs 408 crore by 62 restaurants

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:23 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) A nationwide survey conducted by the Income Tax Department on 62 restaurants across 46 cities in 22 states has revealed suppression of sales amounting to around Rs 408 crore, Finance Ministry said on Monday.

Thousands join Rangotsav celebrations at BAPS Mandir in Gujarat’s Sarangpur

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:11 PM

Sarangpur (Gujarat), March 9 (IANS) Over 75,000 devotees from throughout India and many other countries gathered in Sarangpur to celebrate the grand Pushpadolotsav (Festival of Colours) in the presence of HH Mahant Swami Maharaj. Countless devotees also witnessed the celebration through a live webcast on baps.org.

FTAs opening new markets for pharma, healthcare, and medtech sectors: Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:36 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology sectors, while enabling the country to strengthen its position in global trade.

U’khand: Dhami govt unveils Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget; prioritises poor, youth, farmers and women

IANS | March 9, 2026 9:14 PM

Gairsain (Chamoli), March 9 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government on Monday presented a Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, placing strong emphasis on inclusive development through the “GYAN” model. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the state’s development strategy is built on four pillars—poor welfare, youth empowerment, support for farmers (annadata), and women’s empowerment.

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7 workers die in collapse at Gurugram construction site; rescue ops underway as 10 feared trapped

West Bengal elections will be totally fair, violence-free this time: CEC

India condemns Pakistan’s strikes on Afghanistan during Ramadan; cites ‘Islamic solidarity’ hypocrisy

PM Modi to visit Kerala, TN on March 11; to launch slew of projects

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal SIR tomorrow

Air India, Air India Express to operate flights to and from Jeddah and Muscat on Tuesday

I-T sleuths reveal suppression of sales worth Rs 408 crore by 62 restaurants

Thousands join Rangotsav celebrations at BAPS Mandir in Gujarat’s Sarangpur

FTAs opening new markets for pharma, healthcare, and medtech sectors: Piyush Goyal

U’khand: Dhami govt unveils Rs 1.11 lakh crore budget; prioritises poor, youth, farmers and women

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