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'Tapori'-like, makes women uncomfortable; should learn from Priyanka: Kangana Ranaut on Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that his behaviour makes women uncomfortable and lacks decorum, whi

India / 18th March 2026

Centre reiterates directive on Flag Code and calls for dignified disposal

Kohima, March 17 (MExN): The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has issued an immediate directive to all States, Union Territories, and Central Ministries, calling for strict compliance with the Fla

India / 17th March 2026

Dialogue is what we were fighting for, says Sonam Wangchuk after release from NSA detention

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said the governments willingness to hold "constructive and meaningful dialogue" was the key objective of his movement.Addressing the media he

India / 17th March 2026

Bank accounts giving financial stress rather than security: Raghav Chadha

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, on Tuesday, raised the issue of minimum account balance penalties in the Upper house of Parliament, urging the Union government to

India / 17th March 2026

Bengal 2026 polls: Trinamool announces candidates list, Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur

Kolkata, March 17 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Tuesday released its list of candidates, containing 291 names, for the two-phase April elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly and set the scene for a

India / 17th March 2026

SC urges Centre to recognise paternity leave

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Union government to enact a law recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit, while striking down a provision that limited maternity

India / 17th March 2026

3 lakh metric tonnes LPG stranded at Strait of Hormuz: Govt official

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Nearly 3 lakh metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is currently stranded at the Strait of Hormuz, Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping an

India / 17th March 2026

India and Russia discuss UNSC reforms, counter-terrorism and peacekeeping

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) India and Russia held the 7th UN Consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) agenda, particularly c

India / 17th March 2026

Indian‑flagged LPG tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrives at Gujarat's Vadinar Port

Bhuj, March 17 (IANS) The Indian‑flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker 'Nanda Devi' arrived at Vadinar Port in Gujarat at about 11.25 a.m. on Tuesday, becoming the second LPG carrier to reach the wes

India / 17th March 2026

NDA wins all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

Patna, March 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a clean sweep in the elections held for five seats of the Rajya Sabha from Bihar, with all its candidates securing victory.The result dea

India / 16th March 2026

First Indian-flagged LPG tanker ‘Shivalik’ safely reaches Mundra Port, Nanda Devi arriving tomorrow

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik, which departed from Qatar carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), safely arrived from the Strait of Hormuz at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday.

India / 16th March 2026

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for facilitating evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran

Brussels, March 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday thanked the Armenian government and people for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran."Thank th

India / 16th March 2026

Raghav Chadha flags 'everyday anxieties' of Indians in RS, proposes 'practical reforms'

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha on Monday raised what he described as three "everyday anxieties" faced by ordinary Indians and urged the government to introduce

India / 16th March 2026

Women Congress workers key to bypoll victory: Karnataka CM

Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called upon women members of the Congress party to play an important role in the partys victory in the Bagalkote and Davanagere South by-elec

India / 16th March 2026

Elections scheduling done for convenience of BJP, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday raised concerns over the conduct and timing of Assembly elect

India / 16th March 2026

10 dead, several injured in ICU fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, March 16 (IANS) In a tragic incident, at least 10 patients died while several others sustained serious burn injuries after a major fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the trauma care

India / 16th March 2026

Assembly Polls: One-day showdown in four; Bengal to vote in two-phase

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the election schedule for four states and one Union Territory (UT) on Sunday, while expounding the elaborate measures undertaken by t

India / 15th March 2026

Bengal 2026 polls: State to vote in just two phases after 25 years

Kolkata, March 15 (IANS) With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing a two-phase polling schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Sunday, the state will be going to the polls with such

India / 15th March 2026

Opinion Poll: AIADMK to edge ahead of DMK in Tamil Nadu; LDF, UDF in neck and neck fight in Kerala

Chennai, March 15 (IANS) The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) is expected to unseat the MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu elections, while the adjoining sta

India / 15th March 2026

CEC Gyanesh Kumar warns of tough action against misuse of AI, deepfakes in campaign

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) While announcing the Assembly election dates for Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday sent out a strong message t

India / 15th March 2026

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