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China's 1962 attack, encroaching on India's land linked to Congress' black deeds, says BJP MP

IANS | March 17, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Tuesday sharply criticised the Congress party over what he described as its post-Independence "black deeds", beginning with the events surrounding the escape of the 14th Dalai Lama from Tibet on March 17, 1959, during an uprising against Chinese rule, an episode that later strained relations between India and China.

Targeting Afghan civilians appears central to Pakistan’s strategy as airstrikes kill 400

Vicky Nanjappa | March 17, 2026 9:49 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The situation in Afghanistan is going from bad to worse and in the latest attack by Pakistan, 400 people were killed in an airstrike. Officials said this escalation is a dramatic one and signals that Pakistan has no plans of stopping the war that it got into with Afghanistan.

Man pushes wife in front of Mumbai local train after domestic row, arrested in Gujarat

IANS | March 17, 2026 9:19 AM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) A shocking incident has come to light in Mumbai, where a 42-year-old man allegedly killed his wife by pushing her in front of an approaching local train following a domestic dispute. The accused fled the scene immediately after the incident but was later arrested in Surat by the Railway Police STF.

Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions

IANS | March 17, 2026 8:36 AM

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill-2026 was passed after a heated debate on late Monday night in the state Legislative Assembly. The ruling Mahayuti government strongly defended the necessity of the Bill to curb the unlawful and forced conversion, while cracks surfaced within the Maha Vikas Aghadi government after the Shiv Sena(UBT) extended its support, but other allies, including Congress, NCP(SP) and Samajwadi Party, opposed the bill.

Indian-flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ to arrive at Kandla Port today

IANS | March 17, 2026 7:12 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Indian-flagged LPG tanker, the Nanda Devi, which departed from Qatar carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is expected to arrive from the Strait of Hormuz at Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday.

INTERPOL liaison officers' meet focuses on strengthening global crime cooperation

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:51 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday highlighted the importance of INTERPOL liaison officers in strengthening international cooperation against transnational crime while addressing the 12th INTERPOL Liaison Officers Conference organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Delhi.

Maha govt owes BMC Rs 10,931 crore; dues to be cleared in phases

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:37 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) The Maharashtra government owes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a total of Rs 10,931 crore in pending dues, the Legislative Council was informed on Monday, with the state assuring that the amount will be released in phases.

Freedom of Religion Bill not against any religion: Maha CM

IANS | March 16, 2026 10:31 PM

Mumbai, March 16 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday clarified that the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, is not directed against any specific religion.

‘Shivalik’ reached Mundra Port safely due to PM Modi’s diplomatic relations: Gujarat Minister

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:58 PM

Gandhinagar/Bhuj, March 16 (IANS) An LPG carrier, Shivalik, arrived safely at Mundra port in Gujarat on Monday after navigating the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in West Asia, a development highlighted in the state Legislative Assembly by government spokesperson and minister Jitu Vaghani.

J&K: Indian Army conducts awareness campaign on ‘Prahar Doctrine’ at govt school

IANS | March 16, 2026 9:58 PM

Jammu, March 16 (IANS) An awareness campaign on the ‘Prahar Doctrine’ was organised by the Indian Army at the government high school ‘Ghar Majoor’.

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China's 1962 attack, encroaching on India's land linked to Congress' black deeds, says BJP MP

Targeting Afghan civilians appears central to Pakistan’s strategy as airstrikes kill 400

Man pushes wife in front of Mumbai local train after domestic row, arrested in Gujarat

Maha Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill to curb forced conversions

Indian-flagged LPG tanker ‘Nanda Devi’ to arrive at Kandla Port today

INTERPOL liaison officers' meet focuses on strengthening global crime cooperation

Maha govt owes BMC Rs 10,931 crore; dues to be cleared in phases

Freedom of Religion Bill not against any religion: Maha CM

‘Shivalik’ reached Mundra Port safely due to PM Modi’s diplomatic relations: Gujarat Minister

J&K: Indian Army conducts awareness campaign on ‘Prahar Doctrine’ at govt school

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