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‎Rajya Sabha polls: BJP wins all five seats in Bihar, 4 Grand Alliance MLAs remain absent during voting

16 Mar 2026 | 11:11 PM

‎‎New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar and three of the four seats from Odisha, where voting took place on Monday.

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ECHS Medical officer among 2 arrested for graft by CBI

16 Mar 2026 | 10:36 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today said that they have arrested a public servant working as Medical Officer at Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Uttar Pradesh and a private person posted as Assistant General Manager of a Private Hospital in an alleged case of bribery for extending undue favours to the empaneled Private Hospital.

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Man arrested for illegal LPG refilling in Delhi; cylinders, equipment seized

16 Mar 2026 | 10:22 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The Rohini district police today said that they have arrested a man for allegedly indulging in illegal refilling of LPG cylinders and selling them in the black market.

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ED attaches Rs 80.36 Cr assets in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement scam

16 Mar 2026 | 10:12 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, today said it has attached immovable properties worth Rs 80.36 crore in connection with the alleged Medical Equipment and Reagent Procurement Scam.

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Transgender groups oppose Amendment Bill, seek withdrawal

16 Mar 2026 | 9:32 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) A collective of transgender and queer activists from across India has called for the withdrawal of the proposed amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the changes undermine rights guaranteed by the NALSA v. union of India.

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LPG shortage in Delhi pushes labourers and street vendors back to traditional fuels

16 Mar 2026 | 9:00 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The shortage and soaring prices of LPG cylinders in Delhi have started affecting daily life, especially for the working class and small street vendors.

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Delhi Police ASI caught accepting Rs 20,000 bribe in vigilance trap

16 Mar 2026 | 8:53 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI): The Vigilance Unit of Delhi Police on Monday said they have apprehended an Assistant Sub-Inspector posted at Geeta Colony police station while allegedly accepting a bribe from a complainant in Shahdara.

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USCIRF criticises India on religious freedom, India slams it for presenting distorted and selective picture

16 Mar 2026 | 8:47 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has, in its 2026 Annual report, criticised India on the issue of religious freedom and recommended that the US State Department designate India as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC).

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Jaishankar meets EC President, his counterparts from Belgium and Cyprus in Brussels

16 Mar 2026 | 8:44 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium this afternoon, and said her 'highly successful' State visit to India in January marks a turning point in India-EU ties.

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‎Kharge Raises Alarm Over Potential LPG Crisis Amid West Asia Conflict

16 Mar 2026 | 8:01 PM

‎New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) ‎Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday raised concerns over a potential LPG supply crisis in India, warning that disruptions linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia could severely affect domestic availability and prices of cooking gas across the country.

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Delhi's interstate bus connectivity: DTC to add 50 environment friendly buses, also explore Delhi- Bihar route: Dr Singh

16 Mar 2026 | 7:57 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) To further enhance public transport and connectivity for the people of the national capital, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will soon step up the inter-state connectivity with the engagement of around 50 environment friendly Air Conditioned 12-meter- long buses on 17 routes.

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Jaishankar meets EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium

16 Mar 2026 | 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Belgium this afternoon, and said her 'highly successful' State visit to India in January marks a turning point in India-EU ties.

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Delhi Assembly Budget Session to be held from March 23- 25

16 Mar 2026 | 7:49 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (UNI) The budget session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will be held from March 23 to March 25, as per the decision taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at the secretariat here today.

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Consensus Reached to Revoke Suspension of 8 Opposition MPs After All-Party Meeting Convened by Lok Sabha Speaker

16 Mar 2026 | 7:43 PM

‎New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) ‎The suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha is set to be revoked after an all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reached a consensus on restoring normal functioning in the House. The matter will be formally taken up after Question Hour in the Lower House on Tuesday.

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Govt announces 2025 Sahitya Akademi Awards

16 Mar 2026 | 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 16 (UNI) The Ministry of Culture on Monday unveiled the names of winners of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards for 2025, honouring literary magnates from 24 recognised languages of India.

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