Assam polls: Congress names 22 candidates across key constituencies
New Delhi/Guwahati, March 19 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday released another list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming 22 nominees across key constituencies in the state. According to an official statement issued by the All India Congress Committee (AICC), the Central Election Committee has approved candidates for seats spread across Lower […]
‘Dhurandhar 2’ row: Cong says film made with ‘certain agenda’
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Amid the row following the release of Aditya Dhar’s much-hyped ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, several Congress leaders have reacted strongly to its content, claiming it was made with a “certain agenda”. “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” hit theatres on Thursday, with paid previews being held the night before. Congress MP Tariq Anwar said, […]
BJP confident of Tripura bypoll win, says CM Manik Saha
Agartala, March 19 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday expressed confidence that the BJP will win the Dharmanagar by-election scheduled for April 9, citing the party’s development agenda and candidate selection. CM Saha said the party has fielded Jahar Chakraborti, a long-time BJP member, following a decision by the central leadership. “He has […]
Andhra govt announces job calendar to fill over 10,000 vacancies
Amaravati, March 19 (IANS) As Ugadi gift to Andhra Pradesh youth, the state government, on Thursday, released the job calendar to fill more than 10,060 vacancies in various departments through State Public Service Commission. As per the job calendar, four notifications to fill the vacancies will be issued between May 15 and October 15, 2026. […]
India’s BRICS Presidency faces diplomatic test amid Middle East tensions: Report
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India’s 2026 BRICS presidency is expected to test New Delhi’s diplomacy even more than its highly successful presidency of the G20 as BRICS members – including Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia – navigate divergent positions amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The question, a report highlighted on […]
Samrat Choudhary could possibly be next Bihar CM, says Jitan Ram Manjhi
Patna, March 19 (IANS) Amid a series of Iftar gatherings across Bihar, a prominent event was hosted on Thursday at the residence of Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi in Patna. The Iftar was attended by several NDA leaders, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, his son Nishant Kumar, and Deputy […]
IT Act, new rules will make Digital India safer: Madan Rathore
Jaipur, March 19 (IANS) The Central government on Thursday submitted a detailed and fact-based response to the issue raised by Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore during Zero Hour on December 12, 2025, regarding the need for regulatory provisions to curb the spread of obscene and harmful “reels” on social media platforms. In his reply, Union […]
Nagaland: North East Youth Festival begins, celebrating unity and youth power
Kohima, March 19 (IANS) The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organised by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland. Addressing the inaugural programme as the special guest, Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav expressed gratitude […]
Congress slams Central govt over social media crackdown
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Indian National Congress today strongly condemned the Central government for what it described as a systematic crackdown on social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram and similar other micro-blogging sites. Party spokesperson and Chairperson of social media and digital platforms, Supriya Shrinate, accused the administration of suppressing dissent, […]
‘In solidarity with Qatar’: PM Modi condemns attacks on energy infrastructure in West Asia
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) In a strong display of diplomatic support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Thursday to convey warm Eid greetings and firmly reiterate India’s condemnation of the recent attacks on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region. […]
