8 women devotees killed in stampede at Sheetla Ashtami temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district
Nalanda: People gather at the spot after a stampede broke out during prayers at Madhda Sheetla Temple, leaving several dead and injuring others, in Nalanda on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Photo: IANS Video Grab)

March 31, 2026 2:09 PM

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8 women devotees killed in stampede at Sheetla Ashtami temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district

In Bihar, a massive stampede occurred during religious rituals at the Maghra Sheetlaashtami Temple at Bihar Sharif in Nalanda district this morning. Eight women devotees have lost their lives, and several devotees sustained injuries in the incident. The injured were rushed to local hospitals for med...

President Droupadi Murmu addresses 2nd convocation ceremony of Nalanda University

March 31, 2026 2:00 PM

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President Droupadi Murmu addresses 2nd convocation ceremony of Nalanda University

President Droupadi Murmu has emphasised that the restoration of Nalanda is not merely an achievement for Bihar or India but signifies the beginning of an intellectual and cultural renaissance for the entire world. The President was addressing the second convocation ceremony of Nalanda University. Th...

Former Tennis Player Leander Paes joins BJP

March 31, 2026 1:52 PM

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Former Tennis Player Leander Paes joins BJP

Former Tennis Player Leander Paes joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukhanta Majumdar at the party headquarters in New Delhi today. Welcoming Paes into the party, Mr Rijiju termed his entry into the BJP as hist...

Centre disburses over Rs 2,461 Cr as 15th Finance Commission grants to 8 states

March 31, 2026 1:12 PM

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Centre disburses over Rs 2,461 Cr as 15th Finance Commission grants to 8 states

The Centre has disbursed over 2,461 crores of rupees as 15th Finance Commission grants to eight states. It has released tied grants during the financial year 2025-26 to Rural Local Bodies in Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Sikkim. It has also released withheld portions of both tied...

IFFD 2026 to be concluded with gala screening of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate

March 31, 2026 1:46 PM

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IFFD 2026 to be concluded with gala screening of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate

The seven-day International Film Festival Delhi 2026 will conclude today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The week-long festival showcased more than 125 films from across the world, marking a major addition to India’s global cinema calendar. Free public screenings, discussions, workshops, and cultur...

Vietnam’s Capital Hanoi recorded 29 COVID-19 cases since start of this year

March 31, 2026 12:28 PM

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Vietnam’s Capital Hanoi recorded 29 COVID-19 cases since start of this year

Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, has recorded 29 COVID-19 cases since the start of this year. The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control reported 17 new infections across 12 communes and wards between March 20 and 27, up from three cases in the previous week. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is currently moni...