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“Just for the sake of elections”: DMK MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu questions timing of excise duty cut on fuel amid West Asia crisis.
Mar 27, 2026Chennai (Tamil Nadu) , March 27 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi NVN Somu has questioned the timing of the Centre's move to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, alleging that the decision was... -
Uttarakhand to observe ‘Earth Hour’ for one hour on March 28
Mar 27, 2026Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , March 27 (ANI): The Government of Uttarakhand has announced that it will observe 'Earth Hour' on March 28.Residents across the state are urged to switch off all non-essential lights and electrical appliances during... -
“Will provide critical support to key sectors”: Dharmendra Pradhan hails decision to hike commercial cylinder allocation
Mar 27, 2026New Delhi , March 27 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday welcomed the Centre's move to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70% of pre-crisis levels amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.In an 'X' post, Pradhan... -
Opposition calls excise duty cuts “politically motivated”, BJP hits back over “petty” remarks
Mar 27, 2026New Delhi , March 27 (ANI): Amid the West Asia crisis and rising crude oil prices, Centre on Friday reduced special excise duty on petroleum products to keep petrol and diesel prices stable, inviting criticism from... -
7 dead, 5 injured after Avalanche hits vehicles at Zojila Pass; Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena directs immediate action
Mar 27, 2026Leh (Ladakh) , March 27 (ANI): At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after an avalanche struck vehicles near the Dayal slide area at Zojila Pass in Ladakh.Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar... -
PM Modi chairs meeting with CMs to review preparedness in wake of West Asia crisis, urges states to ensure smooth supply chains
Mar 27, 2026New Delhi , March 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a meeting via video conferencing with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States to review preparedness in light of the emerging situation arising out... -
West Bengal: Clash erupts at 3 places during Ram Navami procession in Murshidabad, Section 144 imposed
Mar 27, 2026Murshidabad (West Bengal) , March 27 (ANI): A clash erupted in Raghunathganj, Murshidabad, at three separate locations, between two communities, during a Ram Navami procession.The violence escalated, involving acts of vandalism against shops and......Read More -
Congress releases list of 16 candidates for upcoming Puducherry Assembly election
Mar 27, 2026Puducherry , March 27 (ANI): Puducherry Congress president V Vaithilingam on Friday released the party's list of 16 candidates for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections.According to the list, DPR Selvam will contest from Mannadipattu, while P... -
ECI suspends police officer after Basanti Bazar incident ahead of West Bengal elections
Mar 27, 2026South 24 Paraganas (West Bengal) , March 27 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday suspended Inspector Avijit Paul, In-Charge of Basanti Police Station, with immediate... -
Congress part of global nexus to destabilise democracy: BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari
Mar 27, 2026New Delhi , March 27 (ANI): BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress, claiming that the party's "ecosystem is completely compromised" and alleging that it is part of a "global nexus...
