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Latest news on March 20, 2025: Punjab Police demolished tents at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, where farmers had been protesting over various demands on Wednesday.(ANI)

Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders

The police action follows amid growing concerns from Punjab’s industrialists about the financial losses caused by the prolonged closure of highways.

Punjab Police demolished tents at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, where farmers had been protesting over various demands on Wednesday.(ANI)

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:57 AM IST

Indian student gives ‘harsh reality check’ on life in Canada: ‘I regret…’

The post shared on the r/delhi subreddit emphasised the challenges faced by almost every Indian student outside the country.

The student warned the other aspiring students to make any decision carefully.(Unsplash)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 11:11 PM IST

Meerut murder: Lawyers attack slain Merchant Navy officer's wife, lover

Meerut murder: The chief judicial magistrate's court has sent Saurabh Rajput murder case accused Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to 14-day judicial custody.

Police intervene as lawyers trash accused Sahil Shukla while he was being produced in a court in connection with Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput's killing, in Meerut, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (PTI)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:42 PM IST

Over 745,000 forest rights claims pending across states: Minister tells RS

According to the data presented in the Rajya Sabha, Telangana has the highest number of pending claims, with around 329,000 unresolved claims

According to data provided by the minister, the total number of claims settled across all states and union territories stands at 2,503,453 (FILE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:35 PM IST

ByVrinda Tulsian

Assam police hand over 7 NSA detainees to Punjab police

Three more detainees, including pro-Khalistan activist and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, are likely to be transferred from Dibrugarh next month, officials said

Amritpal Singh and nine of his associates were arrested in Punjab in February and March 2023 in connection with the 2023 attack on Amritsar’s Ajnala police station. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:33 PM IST

ByBiswa Kalyan Purkayastha

Karnataka MLA's ‘give liquor bottles to men’ proposal sparks controversy

The proposal was made to complement the state government's ongoing welfare scheme of giving ₹2,000 and free bus travel for women.

Congress leaders in the state criticised JDS MLA MT Krishnappa's remarks.(Karnataka CMO)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 10:21 PM IST

Farmers protest: Punjab Police clears Shambhu Border, many detained

Reacting to this, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that the action was taken as they want to open Shambhu and Khanauri borders.

Farmers being detained by the police during a protest in Mohali, Wednesday.(PTI)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 10:02 PM IST

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Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Fadnavis

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis alleged the mob hurled stones and petrol bombs, injuring 33 police personnel, including three DCP-rank officers in Nagpur

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who hails from Nagpur, said the situation in the city is calm now(PTI file)

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:56 AM IST

Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Congress for ‘spreading lies’ on MNREGA

Chouhan said MGNREGA had seen effective implementation and an increase in budget allocation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session (Sansad TV/FILE PHOTO)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:56 PM IST

AICTE to give ₹4 crore to colleges for conferences in regional languages

AICTE said its VAANI scheme seeks to ensure that the latest technological advancements are accessible in local languages

The first edition of AICTE-VAANI was launched on March 11, 2024.

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:39 PM IST

7,971 cases of stone pelting on trains since 2023, cost railways ₹5.79 crore

Ashwini Vaishnaw said ₹5.79 crore has been spent by zonal railways to carry out repairs necessitated due to the incidents of stone throwing since 2023

The rail minister said 7,971 incidents of stone pelting on trains, including Vande Bharat trains, have been reported since 2023. (File Photo)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:33 PM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

CIA had ‘secret bases’ in Kolkata, Delhi? What JFK assassination files reveal

These secret facilities, also known as "black sites," are used by the CIA for various clandestine operations

CIA's secret facilities are also known as

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:55 AM IST

‘Snapchat, dead mother, anxiety pills’: How UP woman plotted husband's killing

Muskan's parents had alleged that she and her boyfriend Sahil consumed drugs regularly, and they killed Saurabh fearing he would stop their ‘drug sessions’.

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:56 AM IST

Union Cabinet approves construction of JNPA Port-Chowk expressway in Maharashtra

The project will be developed on a build, operate and transfer (BOT) mode at a total capital cost of ₹4,500.62 crore

The proposed expressed way project alignment starts at JNPA port (NH 348) (Pagote village) and ends at Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48) . (Representational image)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 09:10 PM IST

Karnataka MLA urges 2 free liquor bottles for men, Congress says win and do it

JD(S) legislator MT Krishnappa sparked debate in Karnataka Assembly, suggesting 2 free liquor bottles for men every week.

In Karnataka Assembly, MLA MT Krishnappa suggested giving men free liquor.(Source: Karnataka Assembly)

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Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:40 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

RSS leader denounces Nagpur violence, says Aurangzeb is not relevant

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis told the state assembly on Tuesday that the Nagpur violence was pre-planned

Bengaluru: RSS leader Sunil Ambekar, left, and N Thippeswamy during a press conference ahead of RSS Akhil Bhartiya Pratinidhi Sabha Sammelan in Bengaluru, on Wednesday (PTI)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 08:35 PM IST

ByArun Dev

Indian Ocean warming rapidly: MoES in Lok Sabha

Minister of earth sciences Jitendra Singh said that decaying phase of El Niño is the most influential mode contributing to more than 70 %–80% of observed heatwave days in the Indian Ocean basin

Minister of earth sciences Jitendra Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 08:13 PM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

‘Cried… got groped’: Solo traveller describes her Holi experience in India

In a post shared on Instagram, Danielle began to express how much she loved her time in India

Danielle makes videos about budget trips to countries across the world.(Instagram)

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 02:56 AM IST

Lower berths in railways for senior citizens, women: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

6-7 lower berths per coach in sleeper class, 4-5 lower berths per coach in 3AC, and 3-4 lower berths per coach in 2AC classes for senior citizens, female above 45, pregnant women

In a written reply to Samajwadi Party lawmaker Utkarsh Verma, railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Indian Railways provided a subsidy of Rs.56,993 crore on passenger tickets in 2022-23 (Mint)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 08:05 PM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

MDMK MP Vaiko spotlights plight of Tamil Nadu fishermen caught by Lankan navy

Vaiko accused the Sri Lankan Navy of excesses to destroy the fishing industry and sought suitable action against them

MDMK MP Vaiko speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 08:00 PM IST

‘1000 Hindu devotees missing from Maha Kumbh’, claims Akhilesh Yadav

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav asked what was the budget allocated by the Centre for the Maha Kumbh.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.(Mushtaq Ali/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 09:24 PM IST

Rajasthan government tables bill to regulate coaching centres

The bill stipulates a penalty of ₹500,000 for institutes that fail to adhere to these new guidelines, aiming to create a safer, more supportive environment for students

The proposed legislation outlines key measures, including the establishment of a two-tier regulatory authority to monitor coaching centres (Mint)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:30 PM IST

BySenjuti Sengupta

Rajasthan: Vegetable seller killed by wife, her lover in Jaipur; body set ablaze

Jaipur: Vegetable seller Dhannalal Saini was found dead in Muhana on March 16

DCP (South) Digant Anand said that Dhannalal Saini was found dead in Muhana on March 16

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:28 PM IST

Indian, EU experts discuss how to counter violent extremism

The workshop brought together counterterrorism experts and senior representatives from EU and Indian security agencies and policy institutions

The workshop was a follow-up to the recent visit to India by the European College of Commissioners visit to India. (X/EU_in_India)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 07:23 PM IST

Concerned at situation in Gaza, says India after Israel resumes bombardment

Israel has claimed the strikes on Gaza were ordered because of a lack of progress in negotiations to extend the ceasefire, which lasted just under two months

Palestinians leave Beit Hanun in the northern Gaza Strip with their belongings, heading towards Gaza City following Israeli evacuation orders on March 19. The Israeli military dropped leaflets warning residents of what it called

Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:36 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Are benefits for poor reaching genuine beneficiaries? SC asks

Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:21 PM IST

PTI |

Fresh shutdown in curfew-bound Churachandpur; MLAs, tribal bodies appeal for peace

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 06:05 PM IST

PTI |

Dubai, diaspora, and dialogue: A bridge between nations

With 90,000 plus Indian-owned companies in Dubai alone, and Indian contributions spanning education and healthcare, the impact is undeniable

The diverse agenda, spanning meditation to artificial intelligence (AI), culminated in a standout global AI summit at the Dubai’s Museum of the Future (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:01 PM IST

ByAjay Khanna

Meerut murder: ‘She has lost right to live’, woman's parents seek death penalty

Saurabh Rajput, who went missing on March 4, was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife and her lover, his body dismembered and sealed inside a drum.

Muskan Rastogi has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband with the help of her lover.

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 09:24 PM IST