India

Two ‘Chhenu Gang’ associates arrested by Delhi Crime Branch, car seized

11 Mar 2026 | 12:37 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Wednesday said they have arrested two gang members of the Chhenu gang during a targeted operation. The accused were identified as Rashid alias Sonu and Faheem alias Danny.

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Congress slams Modi govt over reported US remarks on Russian Oil imports

11 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday criticised the Narendra Modi government after remarks attributed to the press secretary of US President Donald Trump regarding India’s imports of oil from Russia, saying the comments amounted to a “capitulation certificate” being issued to the Indian prime minister.

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‘Bengal Means Business’: Derek O’Brien highlights economic corridors and Shale Gas project in 'Morning Walk' video

11 Mar 2026 | 12:35 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) ‎Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on Wednesday highlighted a series of infrastructure and energy initiatives in West Bengal, saying the projects underline the state’s growing investment potential, in the latest episode of his “Morning Walk” video series.

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CBI arrests key person in multi-thousand crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency scam

11 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said that they have arrested key accused Ayush Varshney, the co-founder and CTO of Darwin Labs Private Limited, in connection with the GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud case.
As the accused was absconding, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him. On March 9, he was intercepted by Immigration authorities at Mumbai while attempting to leave India and was subsequently handed over to the CBI. The accused was arrested by the CBI on March 10 in accordance with law.

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Taranjit Singh Sandhu meets Amit Shah before taking oath as Delhi LG

11 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) Delhi’s newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Wednesday ahead of the oath-taking ceremony.

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Father and 5-year-old son injured in early morning fire at Chirag Dilli House

11 Mar 2026 | 10:23 AM

New Delhi, March 11 (UNI) Two persons, including a five-year-old boy and his 55-year-old father, suffered burns after a fire broke out in their house in Delhi’s Hanuman Road area of Chirag Dilli on Wednesday morning.

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Five cow smugglers held after encounter in Ghaziabad

11 Mar 2026 | 9:40 AM

Ghaziabad, March 11 (UNI) Ghaziabad Police on Wednesday said that they have arrested five alleged cow smugglers following an encounter in which two were shot in the leg in the Crossing Republic area last night.

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NRIs ambassadors of India's culture abroad: Pratyush Kanth

11 Mar 2026 | 1:18 AM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) The Non- Resident Indians (NRIs) are the ambassadors of the country's culture abroad, and play a crucial role in promoting India in their respective countries, BJP National Spokesperson Pratyush Kanth said while launching a coffee-table book on the Indians in Canada.

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EC rebuked by Supreme Court over voter roll issues, claims Abhishek Banerjee

11 Mar 2026 | 1:01 AM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday sharply criticised the Election Commission following recent directions from the Supreme Court of India regarding alleged irregularities in voter roll revisions in West Bengal.

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Roadmap discussed for AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 schools, 500 colleges

10 Mar 2026 | 11:24 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised a break-out session on “AVGC Content Creator Labs in Schools and Colleges” as part of the post-Budget webinar titled “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People: Education, Skills and University Townships”, discussing the implementation roadmap for establishing AVGC Content Creator Labs (CCLs) in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 higher educational institutions as announced in the union Budget 2026–27.

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BJP’s Sambit Patra accuses Rahul Gandhi of orchestrating Youth Congress protest at AI Summit

10 Mar 2026 | 10:45 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he was the brain behind the controversial shirtless protest at the AI Summit staged by the Youth Congress. Patra also condemned Rahul’s recent remarks on the issue.

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Lok Sabha sees heated stand off as Opposition Moves to oust Speaker Om Birla

10 Mar 2026 | 10:31 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) ‎The Lok Sabha on Tuesday became the centre of an intense political confrontation as the Opposition moved-resolution was taken up, seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker, accusing him of biased conduct that, they say, undermines the dignity and functioning of the House. The motion, formally introduced by Mohammed Jawed and supported by around 118 Opposition MPs, was admitted for discussion after at least 50 members stood in its support, allowing it to be taken up for debate.

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ED files chargesheet against Vibha Srivastava in ₹1.66 crore disproportionate assets case

10 Mar 2026 | 10:28 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, on Tuesday said it has filed a chargesheet against Vibha Vedprakash Srivastava in connection with a money laundering investigation arising from a disproportionate assets case involving her husband, late Ved Prakash Srivastava.

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INS harps on newsprint imports until domestic capacities upgraded

10 Mar 2026 | 10:21 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (UNI) The Indian Newspaper Society (INS), the organisation of newspaper owners and publishers in the country, expressing serious concern regarding the current situation of domestic newsprint in the country, demanded import of globally acceptable, press compatible, quality newsprint, until the domestic manufacturing capacities are upgraded.
A statement issued on behalf of Vivek Gupta, president, INS, argued that it's not the issue of domestic capacities, but of the quality of the domestic newsprint which is a cause of concern for the newspaper organisations.

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