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Harivansh gets 3rd term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, 1st nominated MP to occupy post
Harivansh secured the Deputy Chairman position in the Rajya Sabha for a third term unopposed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge praised his re-election. Harivansh's journey from journalism to this high office was highlighted. Members from various parties welcomed his return, acknowledging his fairness and commitment to democratic values. The election process was smooth, with unanimous support.
New beginning in Bastar: Children once taught in Maoist schools now step into government classrooms. Teachers assess their age & learning levels
Children from former Maoist schools in Chhattisgarh are now attending government institutions. The state is rebuilding schools and integrating students, helping them move past their previous education. Security forces have dismantled Maoist memorials. This transition marks a significant shift in the region's educational landscape as Maoist influence wanes.
Cancer, Leo, Virgo Horoscope Today – 21st March 2026: Powerful Growth Phase as Mercury Turns Direct
Today marks a pivotal energetic shift as the Moon enters the dynamic sign of Aries, sparking a surge of ambition and a drive for transformation. Crucially, Mercury turns direct today, bringing an end to the recent cycle of communication breakdowns and logistical stagnation. For the signs of Cancer, Leo, and Virgo, this translates to a move from survival or crisis management into a phase of strategic execution and public growth. Let’s find out what astrologer Anand Sagar Pathak predicts in today’s horoscope and how it can shape your emotional and professional outlook.
Nari Nari Naduma Murari OTT release date confirmed: Where and when to watch Sharwanand's hit Telugu romantic comedy
Sharwanand’s romantic comedy Nari Nari Naduma Murari, which released during Sankranthi 2026, is set to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Ram Abbaraju, the film features Sharwanand as Gautham, with Sakshi Vaidya and Samyuktha Menon in key roles. The story follows Gautham’s romantic journey and the unexpected challenges he faces, blending humor and emotion.
Lavasa project: HC dismisses PIL seeking probe against Sharad Pawar, Ajit Pawar and Supriya Sule
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation. The petition sought a CBI investigation into Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, and Ajit Pawar. Allegations concerned illegal permissions for the Lavasa hill station project. The court noted the petitioner failed to show legal grounds for directing a police FIR.
BJP MLA, Maharashtra Oppn leaders ask Guv to remove Dhanajaya Munde from cabinet
An all-party delegation in Maharashtra has demanded the resignation of NCP minister Dhananjay Munde over lawlessness concerns in Beed. The delegation, including BJP MLA Suresh Dhas, urged the governor to have Munde step down during the inquiry. This has caused tension within the BJP-led alliance as Dhas raised allegations against Munde, prompting internal party conflicts.
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Kamthi Election Result 2024: Chandrashekhar Bawankule vs. Suresh Bhoyar, Who is winning?
Kamathi Assembly Election Result 2024: Kamthi Constituency in Maharashtra is poised for a high-stakes contest between BJP's Chandrashekhar Bawankule and Congress’s Suresh Bhoyar in the 2024 elections. Historically a Congress stronghold, BJP has held dominance since 2004. Key issues such as urban-rural development and caste representation will shape the campaigns. Polling took place on November 20, and the results will be announced on November 23. With diverse demographics and a history of competitive elections, Kamthi remains a critical battleground for both parties.
K Kavitha walks out of Tihar jail after five months
BRS leader K Kavitha was granted bail by the Supreme Court after being arrested in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi excise policy scam. She was released from Tihar jail on strict conditions, including surrendering her passport and attending trial proceedings. The court questioned the evidence presented by the CBI and ED, noting that continued custody was unnecessary as investigations were complete.
Veteran Congress leader Shivraj Patil's daughter-in-law Archana Patil Chakurkar joins BJP
Archana Patil Chakurkar, daughter-in-law of Former Lok Sabha Spekaer Shivraj Patil, joined BJP ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha election on Saturday in presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis
Congress has an 'outsider' dilemma as it finalizes candidate list for Telangana elections
The Congress party in Telangana is facing a crucial challenge as it finalizes the second list of candidates for the upcoming elections. Insiders are concerned that the party's choice of candidates, which seems to favor 'outsiders,' may alienate its loyal support base and the new voters who are showing interest in the party.
Karnataka: Parties mulling influencer collabs, may step up social media campaign for upcoming polls
Political parties in Karnataka, including the BJP, Congress, and JDS, are increasingly using social media for campaigning. Influencers are being utilized, although they are not officially employed by the parties. The BJP plans to promote their development works while in power on social media, while the Congress believes that party leaders' social media handles are the best medium to influence voters. The Congress, JDS, and BJP collectively spent around Rs 2.6 crore on Facebook, Instagram, and Google ads before the assembly polls. Influencer interviews are becoming popular, and social media is expected to play a significant role in upcoming elections.
Bhim Army Chief plays key role in RLD's Khatauli win
Azad, chief of the Azad Samaj Party, which works for cause of Dalit welfare and has influence in pockets of Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor and adjoining areas, had tied up with the RLD ahead of the Khatauli assembly by-election.
WinZo pings government against egaming self-policing plan
Founders tell govt that SRO with any monopolistic entity may prove counter-productive.
BJP wins 125; NCP 118; Congress 53; Shinde Sena 28
State BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule has, however, claimed that BJP has won 259 gram panchayats while the Shinde camp has won 40. The gram panchayat polls are not fought on the party symbol and parties usually put their party workers to contest the polls to expand their influence. This makes it difficult to ascertain how many gram panchayats a party has actually won.
Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi & Sukesh Chandrashekhar: Here's the latest from Rs 200 crore extortion case
Recently, Bollywood actresses Jacqueline Fernandez and Nora Fatehi were questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police, which has brought some starling information to the forefront.
EC should ban pre-poll surveys by media outlets 6 months before elections: BSP chief Mayawati
Mayawati's remarks came a day after a news channel in a survey showed that the BJP is poised to win the most number of seats in UP in the upcoming 2022 Assembly polls, and retain power. She also said the BJP-led Centre and UP governments are using the state machinery to make the atmosphere in their favour.
India ranks 40th out of 43 global pension systems, as per survey
According to the survey, India had an overall index value of 43.3 among the countries analysed, lower than the index value of 45.7 for 2020. Globally, Iceland was ranked highest with an overall index value of 84.2 while Thailand had the lowest overall index value at 40.6.
EC should ban pre-poll surveys by media outlets 6 months before elections: Mayawati
Mayawati's remarks came a day after a news channel in a survey showed that the BJP is poised to win the most number of seats in UP in the upcoming 2022 Assembly polls, and retain power.
Any attempt to create 'imperialism of internet' by few companies unacceptable: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Replying to G C Chandrashekhar (Congress), who raised the issue of climate activist Disha Ravi's arrest in the 'toolkit' document case, Prasad said India is proud to have nearly 140 crore social media users. LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook are free to do business in India. They have empowered ordinary Indians.
Congress rules out tie-up with Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM for Telangana polls
Telangana Congress in-charge alleged that the CM had dissolved the legislative assembly before the completion of its term to get the minority votes.
Harivansh Narayan Singh: From Rs 500 job to RS Dy Chairperson, 10 things you should know about him
From journalism to politics, Harivansh has worked as editor in many news organisation and was also media adviser of former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar.
Economy could be disrupted if job growth not constant: Former NASSCOM chief
R Chandrashekhar said government statistics showed that nearly four million jobs in the formal sector were created from September 2017 to March 2018, of which about 50 per cent were in the service sector.
Multi-level campaigns must for awareness on data, user security: Nasscom
Chandrashekhar said that an increasing number of users are now going online for financial transactions, and many of them may not be aware of the risks involved.
Tighten regulation over use of consumer data: Nasscom
The response comes in the wake of a mega data mining scandal involving Cambridge Analytica, said to have harvested personal information of 50 million Facebook users.
Outlook for Indian IT in 2018 cautiously positive: Nasscom
"It isn't yet time to say it (challenging times) is all over....now we are seeing everything being great and all that... No," R Chandrashekhar said.
Artificial intelligence has come of age: R Chandrashekhar
Similarly, according to him, the advent of IT and software eliminated some jobs involving repetitive work but a large number of functions did not get impacted.
In Ballia’s Phephna seat, it’s now Akhilesh vs Ambika
Ansari brothers’ fresh association with the BSP has created problem for the SP to keep its Muslim votes intact in this constituency.
Price control to dampen e-commerce growth: Nasscom
Top online sales platforms such as Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon are members of Nasscom, which also has a dedicated `internet and mobile e-commerce council'.
Nasscom to intensify lobbying efforts in the US; experts slam 'H1B visa abuse'
As the debate on visa abuse gathers momentum, representatives of India’s $146-bn IT industry will increase efforts to counter a new immigration bill.
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