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BJP hurls ‘traitor’ jibe at Rahul, calls him ‘chief architect’ of shirtless stir to demean India

IANS | March 10, 2026 4:14 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday stepped up its offensive on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over latter’s backing and endorsement for the ’shirtless stunt’ by the Indian Youth Congress workers at the recent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit and also likened him to traitors like Mir Jafar (a historical figure notoriously known for betraying his master) for gloating over it.

Govt clears Rs 765 crore projects to modernise rail traction, communication network

IANS | March 10, 2026 4:03 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) To strengthen Indian Railways' infrastructure and technology, the government on Tuesday said it has approved several upgradation works worth Rs 765 crore to improve operations, expand line capacity and modernise communication systems across critical sections of the network.

Uttarakhand Budget prioritises inclusive growth, border area development: CM Dhami (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 10, 2026 3:50 PM

Dehradun, March 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the Uttarakhand Budget 2026-27 focusses on inclusive development across sectors while ensuring that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person in the queue.

Govt dismisses Turkish newspaper's report claiming India shared Iranian ship's location with Israel

IANS | March 10, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit on Tuesday dismissed as fake a viral claim on social media that India had shared the location of an Iranian naval ship with Israel, reportedly based on an AI-generated video of Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi that was widely circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts and later amplified by a Turkish newspaper.

'Younger brother to me but...': Rijiju counters Gaurav Gogoi's 'interrupter' charge

IANS | March 10, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, responding to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s charge of his being the "biggest interrupter" in the Lok Sabha, on Tuesday said that the Opposition MP was entitled to his views but remains "immature and uninformed" enough to understand the role and responsibility of the ministry concerned.

India's highway network expands by over 60 per cent in last 11 years

IANS | March 10, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India’s road network has expanded at a rapid pace in the last 11 years to become the world’s second-largest, with national highways spanning across a length of 1,46,560 km in the country, according to official data.

Complete breach of neutrality: Gaurav Gogoi criticises LS Speaker's advice to PM to skip House

IANS | March 10, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi continued his remarks in the Lok Sabha during the debate on the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, raising concerns about the functioning and neutrality of the Chair.

Excise policy case: Delhi HC issues notice on ED plea against trial court remarks

IANS | March 10, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking expunging of certain adverse observations made against it by a trial court while discharging all accused, including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, in the excise policy case.

Notice issued to Signature Global after 7 labourers die at Gurugram site accident: Police

IANS | March 10, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The company responsible for the construction site where seven labourers died after being buried under soil in Gurugram has been issued a notice, and compensation will be provided to the victims’ families, an police official said on Tuesday.

Oppn stages walkout in Rajya Sabha over SIR controversy; Nadda slams disruptive tactics

IANS | March 10, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha turned chaotic on Tuesday as Opposition members staged a walkout amid heated exchanges over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, currently underway in several states by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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BJP hurls ‘traitor’ jibe at Rahul, calls him ‘chief architect’ of shirtless stir to demean India

Govt clears Rs 765 crore projects to modernise rail traction, communication network

Uttarakhand Budget prioritises inclusive growth, border area development: CM Dhami (IANS Exclusive)

Govt dismisses Turkish newspaper's report claiming India shared Iranian ship's location with Israel

'Younger brother to me but...': Rijiju counters Gaurav Gogoi's 'interrupter' charge

India's highway network expands by over 60 per cent in last 11 years

Complete breach of neutrality: Gaurav Gogoi criticises LS Speaker's advice to PM to skip House

Excise policy case: Delhi HC issues notice on ED plea against trial court remarks

Notice issued to Signature Global after 7 labourers die at Gurugram site accident: Police

Oppn stages walkout in Rajya Sabha over SIR controversy; Nadda slams disruptive tactics

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