BJP welcomes proposed UCC Bill in Gujarat; Oppn calls for inclusive approach

IANS | March 18, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) As the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is likely to be tabled in the Gujarat Assembly soon, the BJP on Wednesday welcomed the development, stating that the implementation of the UCC has long been part of its agenda. However, Opposition leaders have urged caution and sought a consultative approach in the matter.

Seven, including 3 children, killed in house fire at Delhi's Palam

IANS | March 18, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) At least seven people, including three children, were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in the Palam area of the national capital on Wednesday, officials said, adding that several are still feared trapped inside.

Was humiliated, had no options left: Pradyut Bordoloi on quitting Congress

IANS | March 18, 2026 10:37 AM

Guwahati, March 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday said he was “deeply hurt” and “left with no option” but to resign from the Indian National Congress, alleging repeated humiliation and a lack of a conducive environment within the party’s Assam unit.