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Prateek Bordoloi announced he will not contest the Margherita assembly seat on a Congress ticket after his father, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi, joined BJP. In a letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, he stated he will remain a party member, but stepping down as a candidate is appropriate following his father’s political move.
Vikram Doraiswami, India’s High Commissioner to the UK, has been appointed Ambassador to China. An IFS officer since 1992, he has served in Beijing, Johannesburg, Uzbekistan, Korea, Bangladesh, and the UN. Fluent in Chinese, French, and Korean, he holds a history master’s from Delhi University and specializes in Indo-Pacific, BRICS, and SAARC affairs.
Andhra Pradesh HR Minister Nara Lokesh announced a job calendar for 10,060 government vacancies with notification dates. Aspirants are urged to register on the Naipunyam portal. Key recruitments include 1,500 Higher Education posts (May 15), 4,000 across departments (August 15), 2,000 (Sept 15), and 3,000 school and intermediate education posts (Oct 15).
The BJP announced candidates for April 9 bypolls: Ritesh Ravi Naik (Ponda, Goa), Daochier I Imchen (Koridang, Nagaland), Jahar Chakraborti (Dharmanagar, Tripura), Veerabhadrayya Charantimath (Bagalkot, Karnataka), and Srinivas T Dasakariyappa (Davanagere South, Karnataka). Voting in three Gujarat and Maharashtra seats is on April 23, counting is on May 4.
BJP released its second list of 39 candidates for the 2026 Kerala Assembly polls, taking its total to 86 nominees. Voting will be held April 9, counting May 4. The main contest is between LDF and UDF. In 2021, LDF retained power, while BJP-led NDA failed to win any seats, despite securing a notable vote […]
Mamata Banerjee’s stronghold, Bhabanipur, is emerging as a tense battleground ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. With 60-70% non-Bengali residents, including intellectuals, business communities, and laborers, recent BJP gains have challenged her dominance, turning this historic, cosmopolitan seat into a key test of Mamata’s political influence.
The Rajya Sabha will not hold sittings today or on March 20 due to festivals such as Navaratri, Gudipadwa, and Ramadan, Chairman CP Radhakrishnan informed members. The government accepted the members’ request, cancelling those sessions. To compensate for lost time, the Council will instead meet on the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29.
The Maharashtra government plans to develop a modern jetty at the Gateway of India to better handle the heavy tourist footfall, said Ports Development Minister Nitesh Rane. The state has also approached the center regarding permissions, safety measures, and the tariff structure for Jetty No. 5 at the iconic south Mumbai waterfront.
Former PM HD Deve Gowda responded humorously to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s “love us, married Modi” remark during his Rajya Sabha farewell. Deve Gowda said he did love Congress but took a “divorce” from the “abusive relationship,” playfully referencing his current alliance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Signs of unrest surfaced within the All India TMC after Khageswar Roy resigned from his Jalpaiguri district post over denial of a poll ticket. The three-time MLA opposed fielding Swapna Barman and warned of defeat after Mamata Banerjee unveiled the candidate list, triggering fresh internal tensions and sparking dissent among party workers locally.
Eid-al-Fitr in Delhi offers festive feasting at luxury hotels and restaurants, blending heritage flavours and gourmet spreads. ITC Maurya presents a three-day celebration with seasonal delicacies at The Pavilion. Dinner buffets run 20-21 March (7 PM-11:45 PM, ₹3,500), while a brunch buffet is on 22 March (12 PM-3:30 PM, ₹3,500), perfect for family gatherings.
Amid an LPG shortage caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the govt offered all states and UTs an additional 10% commercial LPG allocation, tied to aiding the transition to PNG. Sujata Sharma of the Petroleum Ministry detailed extra allocations: 1% for CGD committees, 2% for permissions, 3% for the ‘Dig and Restore’ scheme, and 4% for […]
Israel’s Defence Minister announced that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Katz warned of “significant surprises” across all fronts, without details. Khatib’s killing follows Israel’s recent strikes on top Iranian security official Ali Larijani and the head of the Revolutionary Guard’s Basij force, heightening reg...
The BJP has finalized its Assam seat-sharing plan, contesting 89 seats, with allies Asom Gana Parishad in 26 and Bodoland People’s Front in 11. PM Modi will address 3 rallies in April, while Amit Shah campaigns across the state. The Central Election Committee is set to release candidates soon. Voting for 126 seats is on […]
A helicopter crashed while landing in farmland in Nepal’s Khotang District, carrying a body from Kathmandu. Chief District Officer Rekha Kandel confirmed no human casualties. The crash damaged the aircraft but spared lives. Routine yet risky flights in Nepal’s rugged terrain face hazards from narrow valleys and unpredictable weather. Investigations are ongoing.