Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Assam BJP workers via the NaMo App, urging stronger grassroots efforts for the BJP-NDA hattrick. He highlighted Assam’s progress under the BJP, warned against AI-driven fake videos, criticized past Congress mismanagement, and stressed peace, stability, and informed first-time voters ahead of Assembly elections.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of indirectly supporting Kerala’s LDF in upcoming Assembly polls, calling it a “CPI(M)-BJP combination. ” Speaking at Adoor, he claimed the BJP opposes UDF to weaken Congress nationally. Gandhi also alleged central agencies target opposition leaders, while Kerala CM and LDF figures face no scrutiny.
Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of inciting divisions across communities and institutions to exploit unrest for political gain. Addressing a rally, she rejected Amit Shah’s chargesheet, alleging BJP leaders rose through riots. She also claimed officials are being humiliated and arbitrarily transferred, calling it blatant political interference.
9 Maoists, including senior leader C Narayana Rao, surrendered to Andhra Pradesh police today, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said, declaring that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has ended in the state. Rao, former Andhra-Odisha Border secretary, was active for 36 years. Police, special forces, and appeals for integration into mainstream society facilitated the surrenders.
Nepal’s youngest PM, Balen Shah, unveiled a 100-point reform plan within 48 hours, including banning student politics. He argues partisan unions fuel violence, disruption, and extortion, proposing non-partisan councils instead. But the Gen Z voters who propelled his rise now question whether curbing campus politics undermines their voice.
Police arrested 10 gang members involved in multiple loot cases across Ranchi, Jharkhand. 6 cases were registered at five police stations over two weeks. Acting on a tip-off, police seized a country-made revolver, cartridges, and knives. Officials said the accused targeted petrol pumps and shops, and three among them have prior criminal records.
TVK chief and actor-politician Vijay today filed his nomination to contest the Assembly polls from Perambur constituency in Chennai. Marking his electoral debut, Vijay has chosen the north Chennai seat, known for its sizable working-class population, signaling his entry into active politics and beginning his first major political contest in Tamil Nadu.
Israel’s parliament approved a 2026 state budget of 699 billion shekels ($222 billion) in a 62-55 vote today, significantly increasing defense spending for the ongoing Iran conflict. The budget sets a fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP, with the additional expenditure to be funded through increased borrowing and cuts in civilian spending.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar resigned from the Legislative Council today, fulfilling the constitutional requirement after his election to the Rajya Sabha on March 16. He is set to take the oath on April 10. His resignation, submitted via MLC Sanjay Gandhi, ends his long association with the Council, where he served multiple terms since […]
New PAN card rules will come into effect from April 1, 2026, introducing key changes. Applicants must now submit an additional original document along with Aadhaar, such as proof of date of birth or a driving license. PAN will also be mandatory for depositing ₹10 lakh or more in banks and for purchasing vehicles exceeding […]
The Indian Embassy in Kuwait condoled the death of an Indian national killed in an Iranian strike on a desalination facility. It is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities to provide support. The attack damaged infrastructure, raising the death toll of Indians in the ongoing West Asia conflict to eight, as tensions continue to escalate in the […]
Thunderstorms with rain are likely in Delhi today, the Met department said. Minimum temperatures hovered around 19-21°C across stations, with Safdarjung at 20.4°C. The city’s AQI stood at 166 in the ‘moderate’ category. The maximum temperature is expected between 29°C and 31°C, as per the Central Pollution Control Board data.
The Andhra Pradesh CRDA has initiated a key grievance redressal drive to address issues faced by farmers, laborers, and residents in the capital region. A grievance day is being held today from 10 am at the CRDA headquarters, allowing villagers from Amaravati to submit complaints. Citizens are encouraged to visit the ground floor and take […]
Hundreds fell ill after consuming ‘anna prasada’ during Ram Navami celebrations in Bettanahalli, Bengaluru Rural. Over 200 were hospitalized, with cases nearing 400. Patients reported vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. Health teams conducted door-to-door checks, while officials reviewed the situation amid allegations of delayed response from local authorities.
The Delhi High Court will hear key cases today, March 30. It will consider a bail plea by contractor Himanshu Gupta in a Janakpuri biker death case. The court will also hear petitions by private schools challenging the Delhi government’s new fee regulation Act and its February 1 mandate to set up fee regulation committees […]