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The activist, on his fourth hunger strike for seeking reservation for the Marathas, alleged that several people were “working in the background” to trap him

Pinarayi Vijayan said elected Congress representatives and their present and former allies have had no qualms about defecting to the BJP at the drop of a hat.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar affirms the significance of Quad, a multi-polar order that promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific. It contributes to a more respectful and rules-based world order, respecting international law and countering negative propaganda. Quad focuses on building resilient supply chains in cyber security, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence.

BKS terms the government’s attitude towards farmers’ demands “regrettable”; seeks MSPs, abolition of GST on agri inputs, and increase in Kisan Samman Nidhi income support payments for farmers

Congress announced giving away Bharuch seat to AAP, showing Rahul's 'use and throw' policy. BJP criticized the move, highlighting differences with Ahmed Patel. BJP Gujarat chief expressed confidence in winning all 26 Lok Sabha seats.

The family of Shubhkaran Singh, a 22-year-old farmer from Punjab, who tragically lost his life during the 'Delhi Chalo' protests at Khanauri border point on February 21, remains steadfast in their demand for an FIR against Haryana Police and the state's Home Minister Anil Vij. They have insisted on this before allowing government doctors to conduct the autopsy, which is scheduled for Saturday.

Tripura's main opposition party - led by royal scion Pradyot Kishore Debbarman - met senior Congress leaders for a possible pre-poll tie up, days after ruling BJP claimed that he might join the saffron party. Pradyot met Tripura PCC president Asish Kumar Saha and senior Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman. "Anti-BJP front is getting bigger across India and Tripura is no exception," said Saha.

Assam cabinet, led by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, plans to repeal Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act from 1935, banning child marriages, enforcing registration, and abolishing qazis. The move faced criticism for religious polarisation and alleged introduction of uniform civil code.

₹73-crore Ernakulam Market complex to be readied by May; roads taken up by the agency are in the final leg of being redeveloped

Concerns are mainly on subsidies in fisheries sector, food security ad e-commerce

The city’s winter tulip gardens bring delight to residents, foster pride among caretakers, and see some concern from environmentalists

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate Gujarat's first AIIMS in Rajkot and a cable-stayed bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka. He will hold a road show, visit Dwarka town, Porbandar, and perform groundbreaking of several projects.