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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah sparked debate by eating non-veg on Ugadi and Maha Shivratri, traditionally vegetarian festivals. He said dietary choices are personal and shouldn’t be dictated by customs. Emphasizing reason over superstition, Siddaramaiah stressed governance and personal life should reflect beliefs, sparking debates on tradition versus freedom.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated a nationwide scholarship initiative by the Malabar Charitable Trust, benefiting 33,000 school and college girls. Malabar dedicates 5% of profits to CSR, funding education and environment projects. Chairman MP Ahammed highlighted education as key to national development. The program will be executed by the trust.
EAM S. Jaishankar said India cannot be a “dalal nation” while addressing an all-party meet on Pakistan’s role in US-Iran talks. Reaffirming India’s stance against third-party mediation, he stressed strategic autonomy and sovereignty, asserting that India will not support or facilitate external intervention in global or regional conflicts.
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra denied Monalisa Bhosle’s allegations of misconduct, calling them baseless and claiming conspiracies by jihadis. Monalisa accused Mishra of exploitation and interference in her personal life, alleging threats and coercion. Mishra directed her in The Diary of Manipur while tensions escalated amid public backlash and media scrutiny.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh met President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi to brief her on the evolving situation in the northeastern state. Singh emphasized the coordinated response underway, stressing that unity, harmony, and peace remain guiding principles. He described the meeting as an honor and shared updates via X.
The Yogi government has announced an additional holiday on March 27, extending “Ram Navami” celebrations to two days. March 26 was already a holiday. CM Yogi Adityanath approved the extension to accommodate the growing number of devotees visiting temples, ensuring convenience and honoring public and religious sentiments during the festival.
AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the alliance seat-sharing ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls on April 23, with counting on May 4. BJP gets 27 seats, PMK 18, AMMK 11, TMC-M 5, IJK 2, TMMK 1, Puratchi Bharatham 1, and SIFB 1. The AIADMK will contest the remaining seats and release its welfare-focused […]
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹28,840-crore, 10-year revamp of the UDAN Scheme. It includes 100 new airports, 200 helipads, O&M support for 441 aerodromes, and ₹10,043 crore VGF for airlines. Two HAL Dhruv helicopters and two HAL Dornier aircraft will be procured. UDAN has already operationalized 663 routes, serving 162.47 lakh passengers.
The West Asia conflict has led to a 30-35% surge in LPG refill bookings in Himachal Pradesh this March compared to February, said Mohammad Amid, Indian Oil’s divisional LPG sales head. Daily bookings rose from 9,500 in February amid shortage panic. In February’s first 15 days, 386,867 deliveries were made against 482,341 bookings.
Gurugram Police conducted a full security check after a private school received a hoax bomb threat via email today. Teams, including dog and bomb squads, inspected classrooms, buildings, and surrounding areas, finding no suspicious items. The premises are declared secure, and authorities are investigating to identify the source and sender of the email.
The Congress criticized an SC two-judge ruling that those practicing religions other than Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status. Randeep Surjewala said the judgment has caused fear among economically weaker sections of Christian, Muslim, and other minority communities while the matter is pending before a three-judge bench.
The Election Commission faced a technical glitch, briefly showing all West Bengal voters as “under adjudication” on the ECI website. The error occurred after the release of the supplementary voter list but was resolved within two hours. Officials confirmed it was a display issue, not affecting actual electoral rolls or voter eligibility.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant assured there is no shortage of domestic LPG or petroleum products, urging citizens not to panic buy. Petrol and diesel stocks are sufficient for 15 days. Commercial cylinder supply is limited, with restaurants eligible for additional PNG cylinders. State-owned oil companies confirm nationwide fuel supply remains stable.
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation announced a 30% discount on Metro AC and Metro Deluxe buses to encourage public transport use and ease fuel demand. Vice Chairman Y. Nagi Reddy assured 3,200 buses are available, the diesel supply is smooth, and commuters can enjoy AC comfort at standard fares while saving time, money, and the […]
Sonia Gandhi, admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Tuesday night, is stable and under close medical supervision, doctors said. Examinations are ongoing for possible stomach and urinary tract infections, with antibiotics administered. Sources said her condition, possibly triggered by weather changes, is not serious, and there is no cause for concern.