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.

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.

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.