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Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman and aviator, dies at 87

Singhania passed away "peacefully" in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said

Vijaypat Singhania, former Raymond chairman and aviator, dies at 87
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 3:49 PM IST

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to reduce sugar intake to avoid obesity

In 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said many people have commented on Instagram content creator Yuvraj Dua's post, in which he had requested the PM to ask his father to reduce sugar intake

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges people to reduce sugar intake to avoid obesity
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Planters' body ask Assam govt to address concerns for providing land patta

While appreciating the government's intent to provide land patta to the tea garden workers, it called for clear guidelines in the matter so that the "administrative" concerns are taken care of

Planters' body ask Assam govt to address concerns for providing land patta
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 2:34 PM IST

Marble waste site in Ajmer draws visitors, experts flag health hazard

This picturesque location, which has become a popular reel destination, is Asia's largest marble waste dumping yard in Kishangarh in Ajmer district of arid Rajasthan

Marble waste site in Ajmer draws visitors, experts flag health hazard
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

PM Modi to inaugurate semiconductor OSAT plant in Gujarat on March 31

With an investment of ₹3,300 crore, the project will further strengthen the semiconductor ecosystem in Gujarat's Sanand

PM Modi to inaugurate semiconductor OSAT plant in Gujarat on March 31
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

West Asia war: PM Modi urges citizens not to be misled by misinformation

In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi called on citizens to stay united and rely on official information amid ongoing West Asia conflict and energy crisis

West Asia war: PM Modi urges citizens not to be misled by misinformation
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Bihar forms crisis management group amid ongoing West Asia conflict

The crisis management group will be responsible for ensuring the availability of essential commodities, monitoring supply chains, and protecting the interests of migrant workers

Bihar forms crisis management group amid ongoing West Asia conflict
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 9:16 AM IST

'Gujarat educational campus uses biogas to cook meals, cuts LPG dependence'

The campus operates two biogas plants of 45 cubic metres each, with a total capacity of 90 cubic metres per day

'Gujarat educational campus uses biogas to cook meals, cuts LPG dependence'
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 9:12 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds likely across several regions as IMD flags weather activity, while parts of India continue to face heat and humidity

IMD forecasts rain, storms across India, issues yellow alert for Delhi
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

Bengal govt to clear DA arrears for 2016-19 in single instalment by Mar 31

The decision follows a Supreme Court order in February directing the state government to clear the DA arrears, after which the administration had announced that payments would begin in March

Bengal govt to clear DA arrears for 2016-19 in single instalment by Mar 31
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 11:43 PM IST

Delhi Police to reserve 20% constable posts for ex-Agniveers: MHA

Detailed procedures for conducting recruitment tests, including written examinations and physical measurements, will be issued separately by the Commissioner of Police

Delhi Police to reserve 20% constable posts for ex-Agniveers: MHA
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Married persons cannot enter live-in ties without divorce: Allahabad HC

The concerned authority will verify its content and do the needful in accordance with the law to secure the life of the petitioners, the bench said

Married persons cannot enter live-in ties without divorce: Allahabad HC
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 11:35 PM IST

Public urination to attract ₹500 fine if Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill

Public urination currently attracts a fine of ₹50 under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957

Public urination to attract ₹500 fine if Parliament passes Jan Vishwas Bill
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 11:22 PM IST

Traffic curbs in central Delhi for half marathon on Mar 29: Police advisory

According to the advisory, no vehicles will be allowed to halt or park on India Gate, Mansingh Road, Janpath, Kartavya Path, Ashoka Road, Akbar Road, and along the marathon route

Traffic curbs in central Delhi for half marathon on Mar 29: Police advisory
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

Yellow alert in Delhi for Sunday; light rain, thunderstorms, winds likely

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Sunday, predicting a spell of light rain and thunderstorms

Yellow alert in Delhi for Sunday; light rain, thunderstorms, winds likely
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 8:19 PM IST

Maharashtra signs ₹720 crore healthcare investment deals at PULSE 2026

The other 12 MoUs are strategic partnerships that will help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the state, officials added

Maharashtra signs ₹720 crore healthcare investment deals at PULSE 2026
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Rajnath Singh to chair first informal GoM meet on West Asia crisis

The meeting comes amid multiple meetings held by the Centre on the ongoing conflict and assuring people that there is no shortage of fuel

Rajnath Singh to chair first informal GoM meet on West Asia crisis
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 6:58 PM IST

TMC counters Shah's chargesheet, seeks answers on Manipur violence

"Shah should first answer about violence in Manipur, which has bled continuously for the past three years," TMC MP Moitra said

TMC counters Shah's chargesheet, seeks answers on Manipur violence
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Assembly seeks legal backing for Amaravati as state capital

As soon as the House began, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu moved the resolution requesting the House to debate and pass it

Andhra Pradesh Assembly seeks legal backing for Amaravati as state capital
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 5:53 PM IST

Cyber threats moving beyond data theft, now risk human lives: Deloitte

Deloitte is advising about 24 countries to build their own version of India Stack, Gaurav Shukla, Partner and Leader - Cyber at Deloitte South Asia said

Cyber threats moving beyond data theft, now risk human lives: Deloitte
Updated On : 28 Mar 2026 | 3:47 PM IST