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India

CPI(M) alleges land mafia nexus, seeks chief secretary’s removal

Shimla The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Monday accused the Himachal Pradesh government and Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta of supporting illegal land deals and real estate activities. Party leaders demanded his immediate removal and called for a Special Investigation Tea

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India

Mehbooba backs Iran amid escalating tensions

Jammu Mehbooba Mufti on Monday voiced strong support for Iran as tensions continue to rise in West Asia. She said she believes Iran will ultimately defeat the United States and Israel. Speaking to reporters, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister stated that Iranian force

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India

Modi to launch Rs 19,800 cr projects in Gujarat

Gandhinagar Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on March 31, 2026, to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 19,800 crore. The event will take place at Vav-Tharad in the presence of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other senio

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India

‘South Asian politics going through major changes’

South Asian politics is going through major changes as traditional parties lose ground to new, youth-driven movements. A key example is Balendra Shah, a former rapper who recently became Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister. Middle East expert Waiel Awwad said this reflects a growing

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India

Middle East expert claims Trump prolonging Iran war

New Delhi Middle East expert Waiel Awwad on Monday claimed that the ongoing West Asia conflict is being prolonged by Donald Trump to benefit his billionaire associates and support Israel’s agenda. He said wars often make rich nations richer while poorer countries suffer the mo

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India

Sikkim sets up 24x7 LPG control rooms

Slug: Monitoring Setup Gangtok The Sikkim government has set up a central control room in Gangtok and district-level centres across all six districts to monitor LPG supply. The step comes amid concerns over possible disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Acco

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India

Cong leader set for discharge soon

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who was hospitalised due to fever, is likely to be discharged soon as her health has improved significantly. Doctors said she has shown excellent recovery and her condition is now normal. The 79-year-old was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

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India

Court defers hearing on plea against Sonia Gandhi

Blurb: A Delhi court postponed hearing on a plea seeking FIR against Sonia Gandhi over alleged voter list irregularities, with arguments to continue next month New Delhi A Delhi court on Monday deferred the hearing on a petition seeking registration of an FIR against Sonia

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India

Assam’s stability improved in decade: PM

Intro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Assam has moved from instability to peace due to sustained efforts. New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Assam has witnessed a major transformation after years of instability, crediting the change to the BJP’s double

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India

Woman killed with gas cylinder, husband arrested

New Delhi A 32-year-old woman, Poonam, was allegedly killed by her husband during a domestic dispute in southeast Delhi’s Pul Prahladpur area, police said on Monday. The accused, Suresh Kumar, attacked her with a small LPG cylinder at their home in DDA Janta Flats. Neighbours

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India

Dozens of leaders quit Cong, join AAP Punjab

Chandigarh In a major setback to Congress, nearly three dozen leaders joined the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab on Monday. The induction was led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s OSD Rajbir Ghuman. Those who joined included Congress Vice President (SC Wing) Sahib Singh Chhajjalwadd

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India

Senior Maoist leader, 8 cadres surrender in AP

Vijayawada In a major step against Left-Wing Extremism, senior Maoist leader Chelluri Narayana Rao, also known as Suresh, surrendered before Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday along with eight other cadres. Rao was a Central Committee Member and served for nearly 36 years in CPI

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Bengaluru

Over 22K IPL fans used Namma Metro for season opener

SLUG: SMART TRAVEL BENGALURU Bengaluru witnessed a major success in public transport management during the IPL 2026 opening match, as thousands of cricket fans shifted to Namma Metro, setting a new benchmark for match-day travel. During the match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

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Bengaluru

Inmates booked after B’luru jail viral video sparks outrage

BENGALURU A video from inside Parappana Agrahara Jail has gone viral again. It has been revealed from the complaint filed by the jail superintendent that the undertrial prisoners themselves have not only recorded videos of the luxurious arrangements inside their own 1st Tower,

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Bengaluru

Corporations looks to widen revenue base

Recognising the risks, corporations are attempting to widen their revenue base. One of the key measures is the conversion of B-khata properties to A-khata, which is expected to bring more properties into the formal tax net. At the same time, there is a push to use technology for

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Bengaluru

Big civic budgets hinge on tax collection reality

Blurb: With property tax forming a key revenue pillar, any gap could directly affect project execution, leaving several civic works at risk of delay. BENGALURU The five civic corporations have proposed a combined budget outlay of Rs 20,216.5 crore for 2026-27, banking on Rs

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