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CEC faces protests while coming out after Puja at Kalighat temple in South Kolkata

IANS | March 9, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, on Monday morning was faced with protests and displays of black flags and “Go-Back” posters by Trinamool Congress activists while he was coming out after offering Puja at the iconic Goddess Kali temple at Kalighat in South Kolkata, which is quite close to the residence of Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.

Petrol, diesel prices unlikely to be raised in near term amid supply disruption

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:18 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to be raised immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel amid the escalating Middle East tensions.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Kalighat temple, reaffirms commitment to fair polls in Bengal

IANS | March 9, 2026 10:00 AM

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar visited the revered Kalighat Kali Temple on Monday morning, where he offered prayers and sought divine blessings for the well-being of the people of West Bengal.

Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:49 AM

Washington, March 9 (IANS) Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as the conflict involving Iran disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattled global markets.

Iran war: Indian carriers plan 50 inbound flights from West Asia region on Monday

IANS | March 9, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indian carriers have planned 50 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region on Monday, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, according to the government.

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

IANS | March 8, 2026 10:37 PM

Kolkata, March 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI)’s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Kolkata from New Delhi late on Sunday evening with a packed schedule for the next two days.

Bangladesh: July mass uprising museum under cloud over alleged scandal, says report

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, which was set to document the mass uprising of Bangladesh during July 2024, has been hit by a recruitment scandal, said a news report citing a string of irregularities even before the structure takes shape.

J&K: NRLM scheme brings economic independence to rural women in Rajouri

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:14 PM

Rajouri, March 8 (IANS) The National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) is playing a vital role in empowering rural women and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir.

Women educators stress female-led development at ‘Nari to Narayani’ convention

IANS | March 8, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Speakers at the National Convention of Women, ‘Bharati – Nari to Narayani’, emphasised the need to promote female-led development rooted in Indian values while calling for actionable plans to empower women across the country.

Gujarat govt approves 24 road upgrade projects worth Rs 1,185 crore in Surat Economic Region

IANS | March 8, 2026 7:51 PM

Gandhinagar, March 8 (IANS) Road infrastructure works worth Rs 1,185 crore have been approved to upgrade connectivity across the Surat Economic Region (SER), with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel describing the move as part of Gujarat’s roadmap towards “Viksit Gujarat@2047”.

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CEC faces protests while coming out after Puja at Kalighat temple in South Kolkata

Petrol, diesel prices unlikely to be raised in near term amid supply disruption

CEC Gyanesh Kumar offers prayers at Kalighat temple, reaffirms commitment to fair polls in Bengal

Oil prices jump past $100 as Iran conflict shakes markets

Iran war: Indian carriers plan 50 inbound flights from West Asia region on Monday

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Bangladesh: July mass uprising museum under cloud over alleged scandal, says report

J&K: NRLM scheme brings economic independence to rural women in Rajouri

Women educators stress female-led development at ‘Nari to Narayani’ convention

Gujarat govt approves 24 road upgrade projects worth Rs 1,185 crore in Surat Economic Region

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