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'Sena workers provoked': Rahool Kanal defends vandalism in Kunal Kamra row

TREND | 28 Mar 2025

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Kunal Kamra-Eknath Shinde row: Shiv Sena youth leader Rahool Kanal defends vandalism, says studio owner misbehaved with Shinde Sena workers

PM Modi to visit Thailand, Sri Lanka from April 3-6 to strengthen ties

TREND | 28 Mar 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of Thailand and Sri Lanka next week with a broad focus on boosting regional cooperation under India's newly announced 'MAHASAGAR policy' and vision for a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. In the first leg of the tour, Modi will visit Bangkok from April 3 to 4 to participate in the sixth BIMSTEC Summit being hosted by Thailand. It will be the prime minister's third visit to Thailand, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. From Thailand, Modi will travel to Sri Lanka for a three-day trip to hold talks with top leadership of the island nation. "The prime minister's visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka, and his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC summit will reaffirm India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy, 'Act East' policy, 'MAHASAGAR' vision, and vision of the Indo-Pacific," the MEA said. Modi announced the vision of 'MAHASAGAR' or "Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across ..

Kunal Kamra row: Mumbai Police asks stand-up to appear before it on Mar 31

Business Standard | 27 Mar 2025 9 more

Thackeray dubs 'Saugat-e-Modi' as 'Saugat-e-Satta', slams BJP's 'hypocrisy'

Maha Legislative Council admits breach of privilege notice against Kamra

Rahul says he's never allowed to speak in Parl as INDIA bloc meets Speaker

Vaishnaw justifies police action against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra

PM Modi to visit RSS founder's memorial, Madhav Netralaya on Mar 30

Maharashtra govt summons Kamra, remains silent on Solapurkar, says Uddhav

RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

AAP announces protests across UP over liquor stores offering 'free alcohol'

BJP workers protest in Ranchi over leader's murder, 9-hour bandh begins

BJP calls Mamata 'a disgrace to Bengal' as protests mar her Oxford speech

TREND | 28 Mar 2025

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BJP leader Amit Malviya shared a video claiming Bengali Hindus confronted CM Mamata Banerjee at Kellogg College, London, during her visit

'Huge opportunity': Japan delegation meets PM Modi, keen to invest in India

TREND | 28 Mar 2025

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The meeting was marked by optimism and enthusiasm, with the Japanese business leaders expressing their eagerness to invest in India and forge stronger ties

Vande Bharat train to Kashmir: PM Modi to launch service on April 19

TREND | 27 Mar 2025

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The long-awaited train will initially operate on the Katra-Baramulla route, before being extended to Jammu

Chilean President Gabriel Boric to begin 5-day India visit from April 1

Business Standard | 27 Mar 2025 9 more

India, Bangladesh Should Be Mutually Sensitive To Concerns: PM Modi To Muhammad Yunus

NDTV Profit | 27 Mar 2025

PM Modi highlights 'spirit of 1971 war' in letter to Bangladesh's Yunus

A decade on, 'Give It Up' campaign loses steam after a promising start

PM congratulates Indian contingent for Sepak Takraw World Cup triumph

PM Modi to visit Rameshwaram on Ram Navmi, inaugurate Pamban Bridge

PM Modi to open new 535-crore Pamban bridge, pray at Rameshwaram temple

Business Line | 26 Mar 2025

Govt betting on households to help tackle India's $346 bn debt pile

Modi banks on households to rein in a $346 billion debt pile

Economic Times | 26 Mar 2025

Modi Banks On Households To Rein In A $346 Billion Debt Pile

NDTV Profit | 26 Mar 2025

Putin Accepts Modi's Invitation To Visit India, Preparations Underway

TREND | 27 Mar 2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said arrangements are currently being made for Putin to visit India.

AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as deputy leader, Jarnail Singh as general secy

TREND | 27 Mar 2025

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Sanjiv Jha has also been appointed as the Chief Whip of the party

IPL 2025 SRH vs LSG: Hyderabad Pitch report, Rajiv Gandhi stadium key stats

TREND | 27 Mar 2025

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In the most recent match played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in IPL 2025.

39 mn women provided maternity benefits in last 8 years, says WCD ministry

TREND | 27 Mar 2025

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About 3.9 crore women received maternity benefits, with the government spending nearly Rs 18,000 crore, during the last eight years, the Union women and child development ministry said on Wednesday. Its reaction came after Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said in the Rajya Sabha that the flagship Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana to provide maternity benefits to pregnant women was "severely underfunded", resulting in a drastic fall in entitlements for beneficiaries. The ministry said in a post on X that "between 2010 and 2014, around 16 lakh women received maternity benefits amounting to Rs 730 crore". Since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in 2017, "the government has given maternity benefit to 390 lakh women spending nearly Rs 18,000 crore", it added. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Gandhi said the number of beneficiaries under the scheme had drastically fallen and questioned the government on the...

PM Modi to visit Sikkim on May 16 for golden jubilee celebrations: CM

Business Standard | 27 Mar 2025 9 more

Lok Sabha Speaker Asks Rahul Gandhi To Conduct Himself, Uphold Dignity Of The House

NDTV Profit | 26 Mar 2025

BJP expels rebel Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Yatnal from party for six years

BJP's Pravin Darekar Files Privilege Notice Against Kunal Kamra, Sushma Andhare

NDTV Profit | 26 Mar 2025

Delhi court dismisses BJP MP's defamation complaint against party MLA

Breach of privilege notice filed against Kunal Kamra in Maharashtra council

Lok Sabha being run in 'undemocratic' manner, says LoP Rahul Gandhi

Maha govt has shelved proposal to levy 6% tax on high-end EVs: CM Fadnavis

Kamra row: Saamana cites PM Modi's take on Shinde supporters' vandalism

Sule, Rohit Pawar called man held for extortion bid on minister: Fadnavis

'People coming together to make Badalta Punjab,' says Arvind Kejriwal

TREND | 26 Mar 2025

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As part of the ongoing war against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign was launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Director General of Police