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Updated on Mar 26, 2022 11:51 PM IST

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  • Mar 26, 2022 09:46 PM IST

    Lights back on at Rashtrapati Bhavan

  • Mar 26, 2022 08:44 PM IST

    Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate observe Earth Hour

  • Mar 26, 2022 08:17 PM IST

    All 132 onboard China Eastern plane dead: Report

    All 132 passengers and crew on a China Eastern plane that crashed this week died, Hu Zhenjiang, deputy director of the Civil Aviation Administration of China was quoted as saying by Chinese state media on Saturday.

    A search and rescue team has identified the DNA of 120 of the victims from the crash site, Hu told a press briefing, reported Reuters.

  • Mar 26, 2022 06:31 PM IST

    Union cabinet decides to extend PM Garib Kalyan Yojana by six months

    The Union Cabinet in the meeting has decided to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana by six months.

  • Mar 26, 2022 05:38 PM IST

    3 Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand

    Three Naxalites shot dead by security forces in Jharkhand’s Latehar, reports news agency PTI quoting police.

  • Mar 26, 2022 03:07 PM IST

    Union Cabinet to meet at 4:30pm today

    Union Cabinet to hold a meeting at 4:30pm today, reports news agency ANI.

  • Mar 26, 2022 02:28 PM IST

    Delhi budget to generate 20 lakh new jobs in next 5 years: Kejriwal

    “Today’s budget aims to generate 20 lakh new jobs in the next five years. This is not a poll promise, but a major announcement in this ‘bold and innovative’ budget. We aim to increase the number of jobs by at least 12%- from 33% to 45 per cent,” says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on the new budget.

  • Mar 26, 2022 12:28 PM IST

    Shivpal Yadav, who contested on SP ticket, says not invited to party’s legislative meeting

    Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohiya) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, who contested the UP Assembly election on SP ticket, said he was not invited to the party’s legislative meeting.

    “I was not invited to the party meeting. I waited for two days and cancelled all my programs for this meeting but I wasn’t invited. I am an MLA from Samajwadi Party but still not invited,” ANI quoted Akhilesh Yadav’s uncle as saying.

  • Mar 26, 2022 11:17 AM IST

    UP govt extends free ration scheme for next three months

    After the first Cabinet meeting, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced the decision to continue the free ration scheme for the next three months.

  • Mar 26, 2022 11:16 AM IST

    UP governor administers oath to Ramapati Shastri as protem Speaker

    Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel administered oath to Ramapati Shastri as protem Speaker of UP Legislative Assembly, at Raj Bhawan in Lucknow.

  • Mar 26, 2022 10:42 AM IST

    15-member CBI team joins Birbhum violence probe

    A 15-member CBI team including Central Forensic Science Laboratory experts from Delhi led by (DIG) ranked officer has joined the probe into Birbhum killing case. The case is monitored by a Joint Director-level officer.

  • Mar 26, 2022 09:57 AM IST

    Jharkhand CM writes to Centre over non-payment of dues related to mining

    Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren has written to Union minister Pralhad Joshi over non-payment of dues of 1.36 lakh crores related to mining done by Central PSUs. Soren said the central government has paid no heed so far despite repeated consultations held with the coal ministry and NITI Aayog.

  • Mar 26, 2022 09:07 AM IST

    Dousing underway after fire breaks out in godown in Thane’s Kanaya Nagar

    A fire broke out in a godown in Kanaya Nagar, Thane around 3.20am this morning. Thane Municipal Corporation said that firefighters are trying to douse the fire and no casualty or injury has been reported.

  • Mar 26, 2022 08:43 AM IST

    India honoured to be home to WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine: PM

    “India is honoured to be home to a state-of-the-art @WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging our rich traditional practices for global good,” PM Modi tweeted.

  • Mar 26, 2022 08:06 AM IST

    Petrol, diesel hiked by 80 paise again, 3.2 increase in a week

    The fuel prices saw yet another increase, with both petrol and diesel hiked by 80 paise.

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Manipur CM N Biren Singh allocates portfolios, keeps key home ministry

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh along with five other ministers was sworn in during a colourful swearing in ceremony at the lawns of Raj Bhawan in Imphal on March 21, after he was elected as leader of the legislature party of the BJP on March 20.



Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers. (ANI PHOTO.)
Manipur chief minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Saturday allocated portfolios to his council of ministers. (ANI PHOTO.)

Updated on Mar 27, 2022 02:27 AM IST

BySobhapati Samom


Akhilesh Yadav appointed leader of opposition in Uttar Pradesh assembly

The appointment was finalised soon after the SP notified the UP Vidhan Sabha secretariat that Akhilesh Yadav was unanimously elected leader of the Samajwadi Party legislature party.



Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the SP legislative party and Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO.)
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has been unanimously elected as the leader of the SP legislative party and Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO.)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:51 AM IST


Nepal PM to visit India from April 1-3: Officials

Besides his official engagements in Delhi, the Nepalese leader will visit Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Modi.



Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is slated to hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 2 during which both sides are expected to make a number of announcements to further expand cooperation in select areas. (HT File)
Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is slated to hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 2 during which both sides are expected to make a number of announcements to further expand cooperation in select areas. (HT File)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:14 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Kathmandu


Andhra: TDP, Cong urge Centre to clamp ‘financial emergency’

The TDP wanted the Centre to simultaneously order an investigation by the CBI into the alleged misappropriation of public money to the tune of 48,000 crore by the state government in one year.



Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said the financial management by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress government has been “atrocious”. (PTI)
Yanamala Ramakrishnudu said the financial management by the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSR Congress government has been “atrocious”. (PTI)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:13 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Amaravati


Supreme Court says RSS member can file complaint, upholds Kerala HC ruling

A bench of justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose in its March 25 order refused to entertain a petition challenging a Kerala high court order.



Kerala high court has recently held that any member of RSS has the ‘locus standi’ to maintain a complaint against the organization’s defamation. (HT Photo)
Kerala high court has recently held that any member of RSS has the ‘locus standi’ to maintain a complaint against the organization’s defamation. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:13 AM IST

ByAgencies, New Delhi


Stalin invites investors to Tamil Nadu during Dubai visit

On his maiden trip overseas after assuming office in May 2021, Stalin, addressing a conference organised by Guidance Tamil Nadu, said, “I take this opportunity to invite you to Tamil Nadu to engage in a partnership of investment, innovation, growth and prosperity.”



Stalin said he took up the overseas trip after assuming office to strengthen economic ties between Tamil Nadu and Dubai. (Twitter)
Stalin said he took up the overseas trip after assuming office to strengthen economic ties between Tamil Nadu and Dubai. (Twitter)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:13 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chennai


5 million in Tamil Nadu yet to get first vax dose: Govt

Subramanian along with minister for micro, small and medium enterprises T M Anbarasan inspected the 26th edition of the mega Covid vaccination camp which is currently underway in over 50,000 camps across the state.



Subramanian said 5.61 million people in Tamil Nadu were yet to receive the first dose and 10.34 million people were eligible to receive the second dose of Covid vaccinations. (PTI)
Subramanian said 5.61 million people in Tamil Nadu were yet to receive the first dose and 10.34 million people were eligible to receive the second dose of Covid vaccinations. (PTI)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:12 AM IST

ByPress Trust of India, Chennai


Kerala high court restrains five unions in Kochi BPCL from going on strike

In his plea, BPCL chief general manager in-charge (HR) Kurian P Alappatt had said that under the provisions of Section 22 of the Industrial disputes Act, 1947, strikes and lock-outs in respect of a public utility service are prohibited during the pendency of any conciliation proceedings



Considering a plea filed by the BPCL challenging the trade unions in the company joining the protest, Justice Amit Rawal issued an interim order restraining the unions from going on strike according to their call from 7 am on March 28 to 7 am on March 30. (HT Archives)
Considering a plea filed by the BPCL challenging the trade unions in the company joining the protest, Justice Amit Rawal issued an interim order restraining the unions from going on strike according to their call from 7 am on March 28 to 7 am on March 30. (HT Archives)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:12 AM IST


Uniforms must for SSLC exams: Karnataka govt amid hijab row

In the case of private (aided and unaided) schools, the students should wear the uniform prescribed by the respective school management, circular added.



The circular, issued by the state’s primary and secondary education department on Friday, stated that students of government schools should appear for the examinations with the uniform prescribed by the state government (Agencies)
The circular, issued by the state’s primary and secondary education department on Friday, stated that students of government schools should appear for the examinations with the uniform prescribed by the state government (Agencies)

Updated on Mar 27, 2022 02:20 AM IST


No cabinet rejig talks during PM, Shah visits: CM Bommai

The chief minister, who also holds the finance portfolio, said a committee headed by the chief secretary is being constituted for the first time in the state to supervise budget implementation



Stating that he has instructed departments concerned to initiate implementation of the budget, CM Basavaraj Bommai said a committee headed by the chief secretary is being constituted to look into implementation and issuing of orders in this regard. (Agencies)
Stating that he has instructed departments concerned to initiate implementation of the budget, CM Basavaraj Bommai said a committee headed by the chief secretary is being constituted to look into implementation and issuing of orders in this regard. (Agencies)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:11 AM IST


Proposed syllabus revision reignites Tipu Sultan row

An official aware of the matter said the report has recommended that parts that “glorify” Tipu Sultan must be removed



The controversy over Tipu Sultan and a political movement to remove him from the textbooks have surfaced in Karnataka over the last decade. (Wikipedia/Painting by Charles Hubbell)
The controversy over Tipu Sultan and a political movement to remove him from the textbooks have surfaced in Karnataka over the last decade. (Wikipedia/Painting by Charles Hubbell)

Published on Mar 27, 2022 12:09 AM IST


CBI to probe 2018 murder of Chhattisgarh family: High Court

The murder of four people in a family, including two children, in 2018 in Mahasamund district will be probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Chhattisgarh high court has directed



CBI will further investigate the case and proceed in accordance with the law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. (Archive)
CBI will further investigate the case and proceed in accordance with the law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. (Archive)

Updated on Mar 27, 2022 12:17 AM IST


Services at Aadhaar Seva Kendras to be streamlined: Govt

The initiative has been taken after minister of state for IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar made incognito visits to a few centres to inspect the delivery of services and came upon some complaints



Aadhaar-related services such as enrolment and mandatory biometric update are offered free of cost. (HT file photo)
Aadhaar-related services such as enrolment and mandatory biometric update are offered free of cost. (HT file photo)

Updated on Mar 26, 2022 11:58 PM IST


Row over girl ‘offering namaz’ in classroom of Madhya Pradesh university

The uproar erupted after the Hindu Jagran Manch uploaded the video on social media and registered a complaint with the university administration on Friday



Authorities at Dr Harisingh Gour Central University of Sagar city on Saturday warned students against indulging in religious practices in the campus (Representational image)
Authorities at Dr Harisingh Gour Central University of Sagar city on Saturday warned students against indulging in religious practices in the campus (Representational image)

Published on Mar 26, 2022 11:55 PM IST

ByAnupam Pateria, Bhopal


Govt asks states to ensure adequate coal stocks as power demand surges

Union power ministry also made it clear that the supply of coal to gencos will only be made on a proportional basis



The Union power ministry also asked states and UTs to ensure adequate coal stocks and timely turnaround of the mineral’s supply (unloading from railway rakes. (HT Photo)
The Union power ministry also asked states and UTs to ensure adequate coal stocks and timely turnaround of the mineral’s supply (unloading from railway rakes. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 26, 2022 11:51 PM IST



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