March 8, 2026 10:26 PM

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IMD issues heat wave warning for Himachal Pradesh and other parts of India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted severe heat wave conditions over Himachal Pradesh for tomorrow. Heat wave conditions are also predicted over Vidarbha, West Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Kutch, North Gujarat Region and Marathwada for the next two to three days. IMD has said hot and humid...

March 8, 2026 10:19 PM

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Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary criticises West Bengal govt at Parivartan Yatra

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has criticised the Trinamool Congress and the West Bengal government while addressing the BJP’s Parivartan Yatra at Malbazar of Jalpaiguri district.   He said that during the COVID pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured that no one in the country ...

March 8, 2026 10:13 PM

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Two Bangladeshi criminals arrested by WB Special Task Force

The Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has arrested two criminals from Bangladesh while they were trying to flee back to their country through the Bongaon border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.   Acting on specific intelligence, the STF had conducted an operation and arrested Rahul alia...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...