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Chhattisgarh Assembly passes budget for 2025-26

The state government has presented a Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for the fiscal 2025-26, proposing substantial funding for welfare schemes related to women, food security, while allocating Rs 10,000 crore for boosting farm prosperity

20 March,2025 11:56 PM IST | PTI
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Jammu-Kashmir Police chief reviews security at meeting with top officials

Nalin Prabhat, the Director General of Police (DGP), Jammu-Kashmir, chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room. The meeting, attended by senior officers, focused on assessing the current security situation, including the counter-terrorism measures, crime control, and the effectiveness of ongoing security operations

20 March,2025 11:43 PM IST | PTI
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Haryana passes Bill aimed at preventing production, sale of substandard seeds

Besides, the Insecticides (Haryana Amendment) Bill, 2025, was also passed by the assembly, aimed to have a stricter law in place to check the sale of counterfeit and substandard pesticides in the state

20 March,2025 11:26 PM IST | PTI
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One killed, 3 injured in lightning strike in Jharkhand's Lohardaga

A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were also injured in the incident, the officer said, adding they are undergoing treatment at the CHC

20 March,2025 11:04 PM IST | PTI
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YSRCP alleges Andhra Pradesh govt "neglecting" minorities

YSRCP leader Amzad Basha on Thursday accused the Andhra Pradesh government of allegedly "neglecting minorities and discontinuing welfare measures for Haj pilgrims."

20 March,2025 10:58 PM IST | PTI
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Leopard kills man near Jawai Dam in Rajasthan

The victim's father, who was present at the spot, raised an alarm, following which the leopard fled leaving the young man critically injured

20 March,2025 10:58 PM IST | PTI
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BJP murdering democracy, running away from questions in Parliament: Congress

In a post on X, Congress general secretary, organisation, K C Venugopal said the BJP must answer on the economic "crisis", social tensions and the "collapse" of the welfare state

20 March,2025 10:52 PM IST | PTI
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Punjab Budget 2025-26 gets cabinet nod, to be presented in Assembly on Mar 26

A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the council of ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

20 March,2025 10:51 PM IST | PTI
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PM Modi urges Gujarat's Bharwad community to embrace natural farming

PM Modi was virtually addressing the community members who had gathered in large numbers at Bavaliyali Dham in Dholera taluka of Ahmedabad to attend a religious event

20 March,2025 10:50 PM IST | PTI
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'Nearly Rs 258 cr incurred on PM's 38 foreign visits during May 2022-Dec 2024'

Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita shared the visit-wise data in his written response to a query in Rajya Sabha on Thursday

20 March,2025 10:46 PM IST | PTI
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Man arrested for 'sexually abusing' minor daughters of live-in partner in Kerala

A senior police official said the accused is alleged to have molested the girls, aged 12 and 10, for approximately three years

20 March,2025 10:46 PM IST | PTI
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Man arrested for 'sexually abusing' minor daughters of live-in partner in Kerala

Dhanesh, a resident of Ayyampuzha in this south Kerala district, was taken into custody by the Kuruppampady police, who subsequently charged him under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and BNS

20 March,2025 10:42 PM IST | PTI
'Vendetta politics' is in Kumaraswamy's DNA: Karnataka Deputy CM

'Vendetta politics' is in Kumaraswamy's DNA: Karnataka Deputy CM

Shivakumar also accused Kumaraswamy of "pressuring" the Centre not to rename Ramanagara district

20 March,2025 10:39 PM IST | Bengaluru | PTI
If the false is turned into to truth, it will backfire: Uddhav Thackeray

If the false is turned into to truth, it will backfire: Uddhav Thackeray

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday cautioned the BJP that if it wants to break false news things as facts, then it will backfire, as the ruling party members accused his son Aaditya over Disha Salian's death

20 March,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Disgruntled bus driver started fire that claimed lives of 4 employees: Pune cops

Disgruntled bus driver started fire that claimed lives of 4 employees: Pune cops

The incident took place in Hinjawadi area near Pune city on Wednesday morning as the bus, owned by Vyoma Graphics and carrying 14 of its employees to the workplace, caught fire

20 March,2025 09:40 PM IST | Pune | PTI
Buldhana hair loss incident not linked to PDS wheat consumption: Minister

Buldhana hair loss incident not linked to PDS wheat consumption: Minister

The cases of sudden hair loss reported in Buldhana district in Maharashtra in December and January are not linked to consumption of wheat supplied from ration stores nor does it appear to have been caused by water contamination, state minister Meghna Bordikar said on Thursday

20 March,2025 09:07 PM IST | Maharashtra | mid-day online correspondent
Nagpur violence: Local leader Fahim Khan among six booked for sedition

Nagpur violence: Local leader Fahim Khan among six booked for sedition

These six persons are among 50 accused against whom the cyber department has registered four First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the Nagpur violence on Monday

20 March,2025 06:40 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of Nagpur

Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of Nagpur

Violent mobs went on a rampage in central Nagpur areas on Monday night amid rumours that a 'chadar' with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests led by VHP and Bajrang Dal for the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district

20 March,2025 05:48 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
CR to run 332 summer vacation special train services, check details

CR to run 332 summer vacation special train services, check details

The Central Railway said that considering the onset of the summer vacations and the increasing number of passengers, Central Railway has decided to run 332 summer special trains

20 March,2025 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | Rajendra B. Aklekar
Nagpur violence: India is known for unity in diversity, says Mamata Banerjee

Nagpur violence: India is known for unity in diversity, says Mamata Banerjee

Rumours about a 'chadar' with Quranic inscriptions being burnt during protests led by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb led to a savagery in Nagpur on Monday that cause injuries to several police officials

20 March,2025 04:12 PM IST | India | mid-day online correspondent
Brown sugar valued at Rs 72 lakh seized in Bhubaneswar during raids

Brown sugar valued at Rs 72 lakh seized in Bhubaneswar during raids

The sleuths have also arrested five persons and apprehended one juvenile on the charges of involvement in the drugs peddling

20 March,2025 01:05 PM IST | Bhubaneswar | IANS
Aurangzeb tomb controversy: Why Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb's grave

    Aurangzeb tomb controversy: Why Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb's grave

    Recently, Maharashtra has been buzzing with controversy surrounding the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. This issue gained momentum after the release of the Bollywood film Chhaava, which depicts the life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and his struggle against Aurangzeb in the 17th century. The film has sparked widespread discussions. The Aurangzeb controversy blew up more after Samajwadi Party MP Abu Azmi praised the Mughal emperor. In response, right-wing groups and politicians called for the demolition of Aurangzeb’s tomb. This has led to heated protests across the state, particularly from Hindu nationalist groups such as the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). Violent incidents were reported, including unrest in Nagpur, following rumors of a desecration of a holy book. Protests took place in several districts including Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, Malegaon, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar. In Kolhapur, the VHP even destroyed a mock tomb, while in Pune, the Bajrang Dal organized a demonstration, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and using hammers to express their anger. Amid growing calls for the destruction of Aurangzeb’s tomb, many have questioned whether the Maharashtra government can take action. Can the tomb be demolished? Well, the answer is clear: The Maharashtra government cannot demolish Aurangzeb's tomb. The tomb is a protected monument, listed under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a "Monument of National Importance."

    20 March,2025 05:56 PM IST
    Donald Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

    Donald Trump to order a plan to shut down the US Education Department

    Trump has derided the Department of Education as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, finalizing its dismantling is likely impossible without an act of Congress, which created the department in 1979

    20 March,2025 01:02 PM IST | Washington | AP | PTI

    FBI agent who has criticized the bureau arrested on charges of sharing confident

    He was arrested Monday at a departure gate at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York as he was waiting to board an international flight, court records said

    20 March,2025 01:00 PM IST | New York | AP | PTI

    American believed to be last person to see missing US student left the Dominican

    Police said she disappeared at a beach by her hotel before dawn on March 6. Konanki was born in India and later became a U.S. permanent resident

    20 March,2025 01:00 PM IST | Santo Domingo | AP | PTI
    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    Christmas 2024: History, significance, and everything you need to know

    In India, the festive season begins early in December, with cities and towns across the country adorning their streets with Christmas lights, decorations, and Christmas trees

    26 December,2024 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Christmas 2024: Heartfelt wishes and greetings to send to your loved ones

    As the holiday season approaches in 2024, it's the perfect opportunity to send heartfelt wishes and greetings to your loved ones, letting them know just how much they mean to you

    26 December,2024 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Over 30 lakh devotees make pilgrimage to Badrinath and Kedarnath in 2024: Report

    The Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee reported a record-breaking 30,87,417 pilgrims visiting Badrinath and Kedarnath Dhams during the 2024 Yatra season, highlighting the success of temple and local administration efforts

    18 November,2024 10:03 AM IST | Dehradun
    Intact roads must be well-lit, free of encroachments

    Intact roads must be well-lit, free of encroachments

    People have to climb mini hills or sink their feet into this soil to continue walking and reach their destination

    19 March,2025 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
    17 March,2025 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Ajaz Ashraf
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