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A Kollam court today granted statutory bail to Pankaj Bhandari and Govardhan Roddam in two Sabarimala gold loss cases after the SIT failed to file charge sheets within 90 days. Bhandari and Roddam are among ten accused now released. Recovered gold reportedly matches losses, and the SIT told the Kerala High Court that charge sheets […]
CM Rekha Gupta visited Jhandewalan Mandir on Navratri’s first day, offering prayers for Delhi’s well-being. She highlighted the festival’s cultural significance and prayed to goddess Durga for happiness and prosperity. Rekha said Navratri inspires positivity and service. She also attended a devotional ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ programme organised near the temple.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced that the government will start Rythu Bharosa payments from March 22. Farmers will get Rs.12,000 per acre annually. So far, Rs.18,000 crore has been disbursed. Revanth Reddy said the scheme prioritizes farmers’ welfare and boosts Telangana’s reputation for effective farmer-friendly programs.
Tamil Nadu has become India’s leading textile exporter, shipping goods worth USD 7,997.17 million in 2024-25, a 29% rise over four years. Chief Minister M K Stalin said TN has overtaken Gujarat and Maharashtra, contributing 21.84% to India’s total textile exports of USD 36,610 million, driven by government schemes and planned initiatives.
Bird flu (H5N1) has been confirmed in Muhamma, Alappuzha, Kerala, prompting containment measures. Authorities will cull 5,961 birds within a one-kilometre radius from March 21. Rapid response teams have been deployed and strict biosecurity guidelines issued. Residents are urged to report bird deaths and follow safety precautions to prevent the disease’s spread.
Saudi Arabia said a drone struck the SAMREF refinery in Yanbu on the Red Sea, with damage assessment underway. The incident follows drone attacks on oil refineries in Kuwait and Iranian strikes on gas sites in Qatar and the UAE, pushing global prices higher. Iran’s actions are seen as retaliation after an Israeli strike on […]
The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory as the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s Kisan Panchayat at Ramlila Maidan today causes heavy congestion. Running until 4 pm, traffic diversions include JLN Marg, with Ajmeri Gate vehicles rerouted away from Asaf Ali Road. Authorities urge commuters to plan ahead due to expected delays.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien criticized the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it “draconian.” On X, he condemned the government’s “dubious record” and lack of parliamentary scrutiny, noting that only 2 out of 10 bills are now examined by committees, compared to six out of ten twenty years ago.
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall in parts of Jharkhand on March 20 and 21, issuing an orange alert for thunderstorms. Gusty winds up to 70 kmph, lightning, and hailstorms may affect several districts. Weather conditions are driven by heat, moisture from the Bay of Bengal, and a trough, with temperatures expected to […]
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.