LUDHIANA, March 7: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday launched the Punjab Industrial Policy–2026, aiming to attract ₹75,000 crore in investments and accelerate economic growth across the state. The policy was unveiled in the industrial city of Ludhiana in the presence of Sanjeev Arora and representatives from the business community. The state government described…
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MUMBAI, March 7: Rumours suggesting that Kiara Advani will portray legendary actor Madhubala in an upcoming biopic produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali have been dismissed as “baseless” by an industry source. Recent media reports had claimed that Kiara Advani had been cast in the lead role in a long-delayed biopic on Madhubala, one of the most…
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KARNAL, March 7: Healthcare services across Haryana were disrupted on Saturday after government doctors launched a statewide strike to protest the alleged assault and detention of a medical officer by a police officer in Karnal district. The protest was led by the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA), which demanded strict legal action against the…
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New Delhi, March 7: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed all departments overseeing road and drainage repairs to complete ongoing works before the arrival of monsoon rains, warning that laxity and delays will not be tolerated. In a high-level review meeting, she stressed that there will be no shortage of budget for development works and…
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Chandigarh, March 7: The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has introduced a dedicated helpline to address complaints from individuals and businesses whose bank accounts may have been temporarily frozen during an ongoing investigation linked to an alleged ₹590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. Officials clarified that the account freezes are part of a…
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New Delhi, March 7: An international conference on green hydrogen standards and safety protocols was held in New Delhi on February 27, 2026, bringing together experts and officials from India and the United Kingdom. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation for the safe and large-scale development of green hydrogen technologies. The event was organised by…
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New Delhi, March 7: The Government of India will mark International Women’s Day with a national-level programme in the capital on March 8. The event, organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, will be held at the Manekshaw Centre. The ceremony will be attended by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who will…
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New Delhi, March 7: Marking Jan Aushadhi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to affordable and high-quality medicines. In his message on the occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized that making essential medicines accessible at reasonable prices remains a key priority of the government’s healthcare agenda.…
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Islamabad, March 7: The government of Pakistan has announced a steep increase in petrol and diesel prices, raising both by PKR 55 per litre, the largest single hike in the country’s history. The decision was taken late at night amid concerns over global oil supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in West Asia. Following…
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New Delhi, March 7: Construction has finally begun on a permanent foot overbridge near the headquarters of the Rajputana Rifles along Ring Road in the Delhi Cantonment area. Officials from the Public Works Department confirmed that excavation and foundation work at the site has already started. The pedestrian bridge is being built close to the…
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