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Hyd: MIM MLAs’ Walkout During ‘Vande Mataram’ in Assembly Shameful: union Minister Bandi Sanjay

16 Mar 2026 | 10:40 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 16 (UNI) union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday criticised the walkout by MLAs of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) during the singing of Vande Mataram in the Assembly, terming the act “shameful”.

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Hundreds protest in Leh, Kargil demanding statehood and 6th Schedule for Ladakh

16 Mar 2026 | 10:39 PM

Srinagar, March 16 (UNI) Hundreds of people staged protests in Leh and Kargil on Monday, demanding the restoration of statehood and the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.

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TN Polls : Total 4,200 surveillance teams deployed, comprises 2,106 flying squads, Rs 1.26 cr cash, jewellery seized

16 Mar 2026 | 10:36 PM

Chennai, Mar 16 (UNI) With the poll machinery getting activated following announcement of the Tamil Nadu poll schedule, Chief Electoral Officer Ms Archana Patnaik on Monday said a totl 4,200 surveillance teams including 2,106 squads were formed and they seized Rs 1.26 crore of unaccounted money and jewellery seized so far.

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Karate Injury Leads to Life-Saving Removal of Rare Pancreatic Tumour in 10-Year-Old Pune Girl

16 Mar 2026 | 10:35 PM

Pune, Mar 16 ( UNI) Cancer Surgeons at Manipal Hospitals, Pune, successfully removed a rare pancreatic tumour in a 10-year-old girl, marking one of the youngest reported cases of Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas in India.

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AP: Extensive Arrangements Planned for Ontimitta Brahmotsavams: Kadapa Dist. Collector

16 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM

Ontimitta (YSR Kadapa Dist), Mar 16 (UNI) YSR Kadapa District Collector Cherukuri Sridhar on Monday directed officials of all departments to make advance and coordinated arrangements to facilitate devotees attending the annual Brahmotsavams at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple.

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BRS to corner Congress over unfulfilled six guarantees

16 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 16 (UNI) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday accused the Congress government in Telangana of betraying farmers and citizens by failing to implement its promised Six Guarantees.

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claims house arrest, Jamia Masjid Srinagar closed on Laylatul Qadr

16 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM

Srinagar, March 16 (UNI) Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday claimed that he was placed under house arrest and that the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar was closed to worshippers on the sacred night of Laylatul Qadr.

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Bengal polls: BJP, LF announce candidates, Mamata kick starts campaign

16 Mar 2026 | 10:25 PM

Kolkata, March 16 (UNI) A day after the announcement of the West Bengal Assembly election schedule, the poll momentum picked up on Monday, as the BJP and the Left Front announced its major share of candidates, while state chief minister Mamata Banerjee kick-started the Trinamool Congress campaign with a huge rally.

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Khurda-Puri-Vishakhapatnam high-speed corridor to boost economic growth in Odisha

16 Mar 2026 | 10:25 PM

Bhubaneswar, Mar 16 (UNI) The proposed Khurda-Puri-Tangi-Visakhapatnam-Vijayawada High-Speed Corridor is set to significantly enhance connectivity across Odisha, particularly benefitting the state's mining and economic sectors.

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CoMSO urges Shah to conduct SIR in Meghalaya

16 Mar 2026 | 10:22 PM

Shillong, Mar 16 (UNI) The Confederation of Meghalaya Social Organisations (CoMSO) has urged union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday to immediately conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Meghalaya to ensure that “only genuine Indian citizens” are eligible to participate in elections in the State.

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Ex-Garo Council member Rahman arrested for inciting communal hatred

16 Mar 2026 | 10:19 PM

Tura, Mar 16 (UNI)The Meghalaya police on Monday arrested Sofior Rahman, a former member of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC), in connection with the recent violence in West Garo Hills district that left two people dead and several others injured.

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Himachal Budget Session to resume March 18, political activity likely to intensify

16 Mar 2026 | 10:11 PM

Shimla, March 16 (UNI) The political atmosphere in Himachal Pradesh is expected to intensify as the Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is scheduled to reconvene on March 18, with both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP preparing their floor strategies.

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AI-Powered drones to enhance wildlife conservation at Bhitarkanika National Park

16 Mar 2026 | 10:01 PM

Kendrapara, Mar 16 (UNI) Bhitarkanika National Park is set to receive a significant boost in its conservation efforts with the deployment of AI-powered drones aimed at protecting the park's rich biodiversity, including endangered species like the Olive Ridley sea turtles.

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Eminent Economist Meets Telangana CM; discusses State Economy

16 Mar 2026 | 10:01 PM

Hyderabad, Mar 16 (UNI): Renowned Indian economist Arvind Subramanian met Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy at the Chief Minister’s chamber in the Assembly on Monday and discussed various economic issues concerning the state.

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Meghalaya Cabinet extends GHADC term to Oct 18 following violent clashes

16 Mar 2026 | 9:57 PM

Shillong, March 16 (UNI) The Meghalaya Cabinet today approved extension of the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for a period of six months, from April 18 to October 18, 2026, following violent clashes over participation of non-tribals in the tribal council polls.

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