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Punjab Budget an ‘Affidavit of Progress’, Announces Monthly Aid for Women: CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH :Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced the ‘Mukh Mantri Mavan Dhiyan da Satkar Scheme,’ under which women in the general category will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from Scheduled Castes (SC) and backward classes will get ₹1,500. He also described the 2026-27 state budget as an “affidavit of progress,” highlighting initiatives…

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Centre Seeks Report from Bengal Over Alleged Protocol Lapse During President Murmu’s Visit; Amit Shah Criticises State Government

New Delhi, March 8: The Union government has taken note of an alleged breach of protocol during the recent visit of President Droupadi Murmu to West Bengal and has sought an explanation from the state administration. The Ministry of Home Affairs (India) has reportedly asked the state’s Chief Secretary to submit a detailed report on…

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RPSF 6th Battalion Celebrates Battalion Week at Dayabasti with Community Outreach & Fitness Events

Delhi- The 6th Battalion of the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF), Dayabasti, successfully celebrated its Battalion Week from 02.03.2026 to 07.03.2026, featuring a comprehensive range of professional, social, and welfare activities. Under the leadership of  Anubhav Jain, Senior Commandant, the celebrations commenced on March 2nd with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Martyrs’ Memorial followed…

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Flags Off All-Women Bike Rally in Delhi on International Women’s Day

New Delhi, March 8: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, flagged off the All-Women Bike Rally 2026 organized by Navbharat Times at Connaught Place. Extending his greetings to citizens on the occasion, Birla emphasized that women play a crucial role in nation-building. He said that from the…

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Maharashtra Police Clinches Title in the Final of 2nd All India Police Cricket T-20 Tournament 2025–26

New Delhi- The grand finale of the 2nd All India Police Cricket Pilot T-20 Tournament 2025–26, hosted by Delhi Police, witnessed a thrilling contest between Maharashtra Police and Railway Protection Force (RPF) at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Winning the toss, the RPF team opted to field first. Batting first, Maharashtra Police delivered…

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Himachal Cabinet Revamps Panchayat Reservation System, Scraps 15 Delayed Hydropower Projects

Shimla, March 7: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, introducing a revised reservation roster for local bodies ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections scheduled for May. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla. Under the new…

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BJP Will Return to Power in Uttarakhand in 2027, Says Amit Shah

Haridwar, March 7: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday expressed confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will once again form the government in Uttarakhand after the 2027 Assembly elections. Speaking at a public gathering in Haridwar to mark four years of the state government, Shah said the party is aiming for a third…

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CM Mann Unveils Punjab Industrial Policy 2026, Targets ₹75,000 Crore Investment

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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Haryana Doctors Go on Statewide Strike After Alleged Assault on Medical Officer

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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₹590-Crore IDFC Case, Haryana Vigilance Launches WhatsApp Helpline for Frozen Bank Accounts

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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