Shakur Basti

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Shakur Basti

A high-profile constituency, Shakur Basti is witnessing a contest between AAP’s Satyendar Jain and BJP’s Karnail Singh. Jain, a prominent AAP leader and minister, is emphasising his achievements in health and infrastructure. Meanwhile, Singh, associated with BJP’s temple cell, is trying to mobilise voters through religious and cultural appeals. 

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J-K achieves 97% target under PMAY-G, 323,000 houses built so far

Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department Secretary Mohammad Aijaz Asad directed officials to accelerate the pace of work for the remaining 11,340 houses under the scheme

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Trump rejects deal with Iran on current terms as West Asia war escalates

Trump also called on other countries to send warships to keep open the waterway through which about a fifth of the world's oil exports flow

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM IST

Oil companies weigh refinery price freeze, move may hit MRPL, CPCL

International oil prices have risen to over $100, but retail petrol and diesel prices in India have remained unchanged, forcing oil marketing companies (OMCs) to absorb the impact

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

FinMin amends minimum public float rules for companies planning IPOs

The rules state that at least 2.5 per cent of each class of securities must be offered to the public at the time of listing, irrespective of the post-issue threshold

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Arunachal to digitally share details about schemes in tribal languages

Government plans to introduce digital screens in villages and train panchayat leaders to operate them, besides launching a comprehensive online system

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

LPG shortage: PNGRB asks city gas firms to speed up piped gas line rollout

Petroleum regulator advises city gas distributors to prioritise household PNG connections and accelerate pipeline expansion to reduce pressure on LPG supply chains

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Curtains drawn on 40-yr-old MC Mehta air pollution case as SC disposes PIL

The PIL, filed by environmentalist M C Mehta in 1985, led to several landmark judgments and orders aimed at preventing, controlling, and managing pollution levels in Delhi-NCR

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

India's gems, jewellery exports up 3.86% at $2,680.79 mn in Feb: GJEPC

The overall exports stood at $2,581.08 million (Rs 22,460.13 crore) during the corresponding month of 2025, GJEPC data showed

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Lionel Messi faces backlash after White House visit with Donald Trump

Last week, Messi attended a reception at the White House celebrating his U.S.-based team, Inter Miami, winning the 2025 MLS Cup.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Environment ministry backs 10-member panel set up to define Aravalli hills

The committee is proposed to be headed by Kanchan Devi, the current director general of the Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

West Asia situation, crude oil prices likely to steer markets this week

Besides global trends, the US Fed interest rate decision and inflation data would also influence trading in markets

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:23 PM IST

Intensify proactive monitoring of duopolistic sectors: Parl panel tells CCI

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has the mandate to curb anti-competitive practices and promote fair competition across sectors

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Five reasons why fans can't wait for the IPL 2026 season to begin

From blockbuster player moves to legendary returns and defending champions looking to prove a point, there is no shortage of reasons for fans to be excited.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Exporters plan early shipments, explore alternate routes amid Iran war

The exporting community said that businesses are also adjusting inventory, contracts, and schedules for flexibility

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

After attacks on Iranian oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers public

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Strait of Hormuz open to all except US, Israel: Iranian foreign minister

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says other vessels are continuing to use the route even as security concerns in the region prompted some shipping companies to avoid the area

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:43 PM IST

Cabinet Secretariat directs secys to submit notes on major proposed reforms

Ministries and departments have to submit those notes by March 17 to the secretariat

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Vedanta to raise ₹2,575 cr via NCDs; ICICI, Kotak among key investors

The mining major's base issue of Rs 2,000 crore was oversubscribed when it opened last week, prompting the company to exercise a Rs 575 crore greenshoe option

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:22 PM IST

Strict guidelines for IPL teams: Why teams can't practice on used pitches?

According to the guidelines, teams will not be allowed to train on nets or practice pitches that were previously used by another franchise during their allocated practice session.

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:11 PM IST

Amit Shah lays foundation for ₹2,092 crore health projects in Assam

Shah inaugurated the Rs 675 crore Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital in Guwahati, at a programme held on its premises

Updated On: 15 Mar 2026 | 12:09 PM IST