Centre receives West Bengal’s explanation on protocol breach

March 8, 2026 10:10 PM

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Centre receives West Bengal’s explanation on protocol breach

In the backdrop of the controversy relating to the breach of protocol during President Droupadi Murmu's visit at the International Indigenous and Santhal Conference in Siliguri, West Bengal, state Chief Secretary Nandini Chakraborty has sent a report to the Union Home Secretary. Along with the repor...

Indian Ambassador interacts with community, assures full support

March 8, 2026 10:07 PM

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Indian Ambassador interacts with community, assures full support

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, today held a virtual interaction with representatives of the Indian community from various regions and provinces. The Ambassador reassured the community of the Embassy’s readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Indian nationals in need. H...

Pan-India drug racket ‘Team Kalki’ dismantled by NCB

March 8, 2026 10:04 PM

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Pan-India drug racket ‘Team Kalki’ dismantled by NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a pan-India drug distribution network operating under the name Team Kalki. The network had been active on darknet platforms and the encrypted Session messaging application since January 2025. Acting on intelligence developed in last three months, NCB...

Maharashtra CM highlights women’s empowerment at leadership meet

March 8, 2026 10:00 PM

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Maharashtra CM highlights women’s empowerment at leadership meet

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that the state government is committed to promoting women’s empowerment through various schemes to encourage strong leadership among women. The CM was speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat Nari Shakti Sangam’ Rural Women Leadership Conference, organised...

Jal Mahotsav 2026 begins nationwide; focus on women, rainwater harvesting

March 8, 2026 9:57 PM

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Jal Mahotsav 2026 begins nationwide; focus on women, rainwater harvesting

Jal Mahotsav 2026 has begun today with the observance of Jal Arpan Diwas across the country, coinciding with International Women’s Day. Inaugurating the nationwide campaign in Gujarat, Minister for Jal Shakti C. R. Paatil spoke about the role of women in water governance and urged citizens to promot...

Centre releases ₹256 crore 15th Finance Commission grants to Assam Panchayats

March 8, 2026 9:49 PM

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Centre releases ₹256 crore 15th Finance Commission grants to Assam Panchayats

The Central Government has released the 15th Finance Commission Grants during Financial Year 2025-26, for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Rural Local Bodies in Assam. It entails second instalment of untied grants of the financial year 2025-26 amounting to over 256 crore rupees. The funds are for all...

Sri Lanka Seizes Over 102 Kg Heroin from Fishing Trawler

March 8, 2026 9:20 PM

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Sri Lanka Seizes Over 102 Kg Heroin from Fishing Trawler

Sri Lanka has seized a major consignment of narcotics after intercepting a local multi-day fishing trawler in the deep seas off the country’s southern coast.   According to the Sri Lanka Navy, more than 102 kilograms of heroin were recovered from the vessel after it was taken into custody late on Ma...

Indian Army Organises ‘Veterans Samman Sampark Rally’ in Nagpur

March 8, 2026 9:13 PM

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Indian Army Organises ‘Veterans Samman Sampark Rally’ in Nagpur

The Indian Army organised a “Veterans Samman Sampark Rally” today at the Kavi Suresh Bhat Auditorium in Nagpur, under the guidance of Headquarters Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub-Area.   Ex-servicemen from Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Amravati and Wardha districts participated...