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Trinamool stages walkout in RS over EC's midnight bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) In a sharp escalation of tensions between the Trinamool Congress and the Election Commission of India (ECI), Trinamool MPs staged a day-long walkout from the Rajya Sabha on Monday, protesting the poll body's decision to remove several top bureaucrats in poll-bound West Bengal, including Chief Secretary Nandini Chakravorty.

Over 4,300 Indian flights cancelled amid West Asia crisis: Govt

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Monday informed the Lok Sabha that thousands of flights have been cancelled by Indian and foreign airlines due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia.

Govt dismisses viral claim of militant attack on Army in Baramulla as fake

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The government on Monday dismissed claims circulating on social media about militants attacking the Indian Army in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, describing the reports as "fake" and clarifying that there were no casualties among Indian security forces.

25,605 LPG distributorships in India, 17,677 in rural areas: Govt

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The government on Monday informed that there are 25,605 LPG distributorships in India (as of March 1, 2026), including 17,677 in rural areas, serving by 214 LPG bottling plants of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to CBI's plea against discharge

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) challenging a trial court order discharging AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi excise policy case.

Those who once aspired to be Vishwaguru are now making people stand in long queues: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the government over the reported LPG shortage in parts of the country, alleging that common people are being forced to stand in long queues for gas cylinders.

Hidden camera at Delhi Cantt station part of Pakistan-linked espionage plot

Vicky Nanjappa | March 16, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Ghaziabad Police which arrested six people in connection with an espionage case has learnt that the racket was being managed by operatives from Pakistan. The police learnt that the accused people focussed largely on targets in Mumbai and the National Capital Region (NCR).

India Post to launch next-day delivery service '24 Speed Post' tomorrow

IANS | March 16, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India Post is set to deliver parcels, consignments, and articles within 24 hours with the launch of a new express service, the government said on Monday.

ECI seeks detailed report on cops transferred after Feb 28 or re-employed after superannuation in Bengal

IANS | March 16, 2026 12:32 PM

Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) had sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the police officers whose transfer orders were announced after February 28, which was the date of the publication of the final voters’ list, minus those cases which were referred for the ongoing judicial adjudication after being classified under the “logical discrepancy” category.

NDA, Mahagathbandhan express confidence of winning all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar (Lead)

IANS | March 16, 2026 12:12 PM

Patna, March 16 (IANS) As polling for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across several states got underway on Monday, leaders of both the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Mahagathbandhan in Bihar expressed confidence about their prospects, with each side claiming victory in the state’s five seats.

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Trinamool stages walkout in RS over EC's midnight bureaucratic reshuffle in Bengal

Over 4,300 Indian flights cancelled amid West Asia crisis: Govt

Govt dismisses viral claim of militant attack on Army in Baramulla as fake

25,605 LPG distributorships in India, 17,677 in rural areas: Govt

Excise policy case: Delhi HC extends time for Kejriwal, others to file response to CBI's plea against discharge

Those who once aspired to be Vishwaguru are now making people stand in long queues: Akhilesh Yadav

Hidden camera at Delhi Cantt station part of Pakistan-linked espionage plot

India Post to launch next-day delivery service '24 Speed Post' tomorrow

ECI seeks detailed report on cops transferred after Feb 28 or re-employed after superannuation in Bengal

NDA, Mahagathbandhan express confidence of winning all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar (Lead)

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