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Two fire incidents engulf Mumbai property worth crores; No casualties reported

14 Mar 2026 | 3:45 PM

Mumbai, Mar 14 (UNI) Incidents of fire occurred at two different locations in Mumbai on Saturday, causing damage to properties worth crores of rupees, though no casualties were reported.

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Jai Ram Thakur meets veteran BJP leader Shanta Kumar in Palampur

14 Mar 2026 | 3:37 PM

Palampur, March 14 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur met senior BJP leader and former Chief Minister Shanta Kumar at his residence in Palampur during his visit to Kangra district.

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Fuel crisis deepens in Haryana: Long queues at agencies, Congress protests with earthen stoves

14 Mar 2026 | 3:32 PM

Chandigarh, March 14 (UNI) The ongoing gas cylinder shortage has triggered a wave of panic and protests across Haryana, with consumers facing waiting periods of up to 25 days for domestic refills.

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Freedom of Religion Bill should be sent to Joint select Committee , Demands SP MLA Rais Shaikh

14 Mar 2026 | 3:28 PM

Mumbai, Mar 14 (UNI) A day after the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 was presented by the state government in the Legislative Assembly, Rais Shaikh, Samajwadi Party legislator from Bhiwandi East, demanded that the bill be sent to a Joint select Committee of the state legislature for review.

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Man nabbed with 24 domestic LPG cylinders in Bihar

14 Mar 2026 | 3:26 PM

Madhubani (Bihar), March 14 (UNI) The local police on Saturday arrested a man and seized 24 domestic LPG cylinders allegedly stored for blackmarketing in Madhubani district.

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Teachers leave schoolchildren stranded in educational tours, police step in Bihar's Saran

14 Mar 2026 | 3:12 PM

Chapra, March 14 (UNI) In a shocking incident of gross irresponsibility and negligence, the teachers left over 25 schoolchildren stranded midway during an educational tour in Saran district.

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Many join Congress in Bokaro in presence of state party chief

14 Mar 2026 | 3:07 PM

Ranchi, March 14 (UNI) A large number of people from Bokaro district joined the Congress in the presence of Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Keshav Mahto Kamlesh on Saturday. The membership drive was conducted under the leadership of Mohammad Ishrafeel Ansari.

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AAP slams Shah’s Punjab visit; demands release of RDF, GST, flood relief arrears

14 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM

Chandigarh, March 14 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding the immediate release of long-overdue financial dues.

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Clash erupts near Minister’s home ahead of PM Modi rally; TMC, BJP accuse each other

14 Mar 2026 | 2:59 PM

Kolkata, Mar 14 (UNI) Tension erupted in north Kolkata’s Girish Park on Saturday as stone-pelting was reported near the residence of West Bengal minister Sashi Panja that sparked a bitter blame game between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Brigade Parade Grounds rally.

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BJP to go solo in 2027 Punjab assembly elections: Amit Shah

14 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM

Chandigarh, March 14 (UNI) Sounding the poll bugle for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections during a massive ‘Badlav Rally’ in Moga, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the BJP will be contesting the elections alone to form the government in Punjab.

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IRNSS-1F Navigation satellite successfully completes mission life of 10 years

14 Mar 2026 | 2:32 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The IRNSS-1F satellite launched in March 2016 has completed its designed mission life of 10 years.

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2 held as Punjab Police bust ISI-linked terror, arms smuggling module

14 Mar 2026 | 2:21 PM

Chandigarh, Mar 14 (UNI) In a major counter-terrorism operation, the Amritsar Rural Police has dismantled an ISI-sponsored terror and cross-border arms smuggling module. During the crackdown, security forces apprehended two suspects and recovered a significant cache of sophisticated weaponry, including an AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 36 live cartridges, and three high-end Glock 9mm pistols. The operation is being viewed as a major blow to the attempts of hostile agencies to destabilize the peace in the border state.

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Bihar: Probe under way into the death of five people in suspicious circumstances

14 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM

Chhapra (Bihar), March 14 (UNI) The district administration has launched an investigation into the death of five people under suspicious circumstances in Saran district. Police said on Saturday that five people died while at least 10 others were taken seriously ill and admitted to hospitals recently.

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Puri beach to host three-day ‘Fit India Carnival’ from March 21

14 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM

Bhubaneswar, March 14 (UNI) The pristine shores of Puri will host a three-day 'Fit India Carnival' from March 21 to 23, transforming the iconic Puri beach into a vibrant hub for promoting healthy lifestyles and sports awareness.

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Velachery-St Thomas Mount P-II MRTS elevated rail service opens for commuters

14 Mar 2026 | 2:03 PM

Chennai, Mar 14 (UNI) The much awaited passenger train services on the elevated Velachery-St Thomas Mount Phase-II MRTS (Mass Rapid Transit System) rail section was commissioned on Saturday.

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