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March 29, 2026 1:27 PM

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Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir shuts Srinagar–Leh highway and Bandipora–Gurez road

Fresh snowfall in many areas of the higher reaches of Kashmir has led to the closure of two national highways, while rains lashed the plains of the valley.   The meteorological department today said that, under the influence of a western disturbance, the higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, ...

March 29, 2026 1:11 PM

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Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania dies in Mumbai at 87

Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died in Mumbai yesterday evening, his family said. He was 87. His son, Gautam Singhania, the group's current chairman and managing director, announced the death on the microblogging platform 'X'.   His last rites will be performed today. Vijaypat Singh...

March 29, 2026 1:09 PM

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Palm Sunday celebrated with religious fervour across Mizoram

Palm Sunday was celebrated in all parts of Mizoram with religious fervour on Sunday to commemorate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ to Jerusalem ahead of his crucifixion.   Children of different churches held Palm Sunday processions in the early morning. They came out to the streets in towns and ...

March 29, 2026 11:14 AM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends wishes for Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his wishes for the ongoing Madhavpur Mela being held in Porbandar district of Gujarat. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that the vibrant celebration highlights the nation's glorious cultural heritage and reinforces the timeless cultural bond...

March 29, 2026 7:25 AM

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Exit poll ban imposed for 2026 Assembly elections, including Puducherry

A ban has been imposed on conducting and publishing exit polls in connection with the 2026 Assembly elections, including in Puducherry. According to Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, exit polls cannot be conducted or their results published or disseminated from the start of...

March 28, 2026 9:20 PM

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Threats to Judges in Cooch Behar Using TMC Letterhead Trigger Uproar

The incident involving threats made to two judges tasked with resolving the pending list under the SIR process in the district, using the letterhead of the Trinamool Congress’s Cooch Behar district president, has caused a stir. It is reported that the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court, Sujoy ...

March 28, 2026 8:05 PM

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Kerala Launches Statewide Youth Awareness Campaign Ahead of Assembly Polls

A statewide awareness campaign was launched on Satuday in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to encourage youth participation in the upcoming Assembly polls. The campaign, titled 'My Vote, My Strength', is a joint initiative of the Election Commission of India, the Kerala State Legal Services Authority, an...