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Telangana's total debt stands at ₹8 trn as of Dec 2025: Govt report

Telangana's fiscal performance reflects a transitional phase of consolidation and reprioritisation of public expenditure

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Hike in bulk diesel prices withdrawn for Gujarat fishermen after state push

The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by Rs 22.43 a litre

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD

Multiple weather systems have triggered rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India, even as IMD forecasts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in the coming days

Updated On: 22 Mar 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal

Addressing a press conference, community representatives alleged that the Bill proposes a restrictive redefinition of "transgender persons"

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel

According to local media reports, the deceased man was a Thiruvananthapuram native and his cause of death was yet to be ascertained

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Safety of Indians in UAE is 'priority' amid West Asia crisis: Envoy

On Iranian attacks, Alshaali said the UAE's integrated air defence systems have intercepted a vast majority of incoming threats and the country "remains safe, secure, and well-protected"

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the cabinet recently approved a proposal by the Public Works Department to clear the outstanding amount in a phased manner

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Shah to table CAPF bill on recruitment, promotion in Rajya Sabha on Monday

The posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only, it proposes

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development

The BJP leader said that during the meeting, detailed discussions on Delhi's all-around development were held, including strengthening infrastructure

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Food prices set to rise as hotels switch fuels; biryani hit during Eid

Muslim faithfuls rue the fact that family gatherings have shrunken during the Ramzan season, thanks to the LPG situation triggered by the conflict in West Asia

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Indigenous bullet train: Experts back move, urge tests before scale-up

Their cautionary note follows reports that the Ministry will soon award a tender for more trains

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Threat to fair trial: SC expresses concern over cops posting videos online

The bench was hearing a PIL that alleged that police upload videos and photographs of the accused on social media and create a bias in people's minds

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Kerala CM accuses Congress, Rahul of being BJP's B-team ahead of polls

He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Rajasthan witnesses Eid protests against US, Israel over Iran attacks

Women and children from both Shia and Sunni communities took out a march, raising slogans against the US and Israel

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu presents ₹54,928 crore budget for 2026-27, flags RDG hit

Sukhu started his speech by saying that the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant (RDG) has impacted the annual budget and accused the BJP for not supporting the state's interests

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar forwards Rupali Chakankar's resignation to CM Fadnavis

Chakankar, who is also the NCP women's wing chief, submitted the resignation letter to Sunetra Pawar on Friday

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Parliamentary panel flags underutilisation of funds in river-linking scheme

The report noted that the scheme witnessed underutilisation of funds during the 2025-26 financial year

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Only dialogue can help resolve global conflicts, says VP Radhakrishnan

Commenting on the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Radhakrishnan, also the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, said he was happy to see constructive debates in the House

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar resigns after manager's suicide in Amritsar

The MLA from Patti in Tarn Taran was asked to resign in connection with the alleged suicide of a Warehouse Corporation district manager in Amritsar

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Omar Abdullah extends Eid greetings, says illegal war by US-Israel must end

Omar Abdullah calls for end to 'illegal' war, flags impact on Muslims and energy supplies

Updated On: 21 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST