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Congress to raise foreign policy, economic impact of Iran conflict in Parliament

New Delhi: The Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting discussed national and international issues and decided to raise foreign policy, unemployment and economic issues prominently during the second part of the Budget Session…
India

ECI full bench arrives in Kolkata for two-day visit with packed schedule

Kolkata: The Election Commission of India (ECI)’s full bench, led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Kolkata from New Delhi late on Sunday evening with a packed schedule for…

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UP: Arrested over Holi brawl, Mohammed shot dead soon after release

Ghazipur: A 60-year-old Muslim man was shot dead on Sunday, March 8, after serving time in prison for a brawl that took place on Holi in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur. Sonu, son of…
Hate Crime

Elderly man beaten to death for opposing Islamophobic remark in Bihar

Darbhanga: An elderly Muslim man was attacked and beaten to death in Bihar‘s Darbhanga for opposing abusive remarks made against his community. Rehmati Khatoon, daughter of Abdul Salam, told reporters that the…
India

T20 World Cup 2026: India reach 203/1 after 15 overs against New Zealand

Ahmedabad: The in-form Sanju Samson was going strong on 89 off 45 balls as India reached 203 for one after 15 overs in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand here…
India

Air India to operate 78 more flights on 9 international routes from March 10-18

New Delhi: Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes from March 10 to 18 as the airline seeks to provide more travel options amid the disruptions due to…
India

Bihar woman fasting for Ramzan forced to drink water mixed with alcohol-urine, dies

Madhubani: A Muslim woman succumbed to her injuries on March 1, a day after a mob allegedly assaulted her and forced her to drink water mixed with urine and alcohol in Bihar’s…

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Delhi: MCD demolishes accused’s house in Uttam Nagar Holi clash case

New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Sunday, March 8, carried out a demolition drive and razed illegal portions of a house linked to one of the accused in the Uttam…
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My resignation as Bengal Guv conscious decision: CV Ananda Bose

Kolkata: CV Ananda Bose on Sunday, March 8, said his resignation as West Bengal governor was a “conscious decision” and asserted that the reasons for his exit will remain confidential till the…
India

Lawrence Bishnoi among three discharged by Delhi court in extortion call case

New Delhi: A Delhi court has discharged gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and two others in a case related to an alleged Rs 1 crore extortion call, saying the prosecution failed to place sufficient…
India

India taps alternative crude supplies as Iran conflict drags on

New Delhi: Indian refiners have begun negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the US, Russia and West Africa to ensure supplies remain adequate in the event of the Middle East conflict drags…
India

President Droupadi Murmu to visit Ayodhya Ram temple on March 19

Ayodhya: President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Ram temple here on March 19, chairman of the Ram Temple construction committee Nripendra Mishra said on Sunday, March 8. The President would stay in…
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Bihar: Nitish’s son Nishant joins JD(U) in Patna

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar joined the JD(U) on Sunday and said he would work to strengthen the party’s organisation. Nishant, an engineering graduate who is in his…
India

Husband, seven others booked for triple talaq, dowry harassment in UP

Bhadohi: An FIR has been registered against a man and seven of his family members for allegedly giving triple talaq to his wife and harassing her over dowry, officials said on Sunday,…
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TMC women activists take out protest march in Kolkata over LPG price hike

Kolkata: TMC’s women activists took out a march here on Sunday, March 8, to protest against the LPG price hike, and clanged utensils to symbolically highlight the difficulties faced by households. The…