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Ahmedabad: Amdavadis felt the heat on Saturday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 32.5°C, , a notable 4.6 degrees above the seasonal average. Even the night offered little respite, with the minimum temperature settling at a balmy 19°C, an elevation of 5.8 degrees beyond the norm. This unexpected weather pattern left many Amdavadis shedding their winter wear far earlier than usual.According to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) latest forecast, Sunday is expected to continue this trend, with the minimum temperature holding steady around 19°C. Looking ahead, the IMD predicts that Gujarat will not see any significant shifts in minimum…

Parents of Niranjan stand in front of their thatched house Kendrapada: Parents and close relatives of top Maoist leader Niranjan Rout alias Nikhil, of Tentulibelari village in Jagatsinghpur district were elated after Nikhil, along with his wife, Rasmita Lenka, alias Indu, surrendered on Thursday before police in Rayagada. Niranjan’s parents had recently urged their son to lay down arms, and he complied with their request.Surrender of the Maoist couple, who carried a combined bounty of Rs 1.1 crore (Rs 55 lakh each), is considered a massive setback for the Maoist movement in southern Odisha. Narahari Rout, 75, and his wife…

During the ‘Samay Paribartan’ yatra led by Assam Congress, disruptions allegedly fueled by BJP supporters were reported in Sonitpur, targeting both party workers and journalists. Undeterred by the protests and damaged materials, the procession forged ahead. Guwahati: The Assam Pradesh Congress Commitee’s ‘Samay Paribartan — Mati Bachao, Jati Bachao’ yatra is facing obstructions, allegedly by BJP supporters, in various parts of the state.Congress said the “ruling party’s hoodlums” attempted to obstruct the yatra for the second consecutive day on Saturday. In northern Assam’s Sonitpur district, Congress workers faced protests allegedly from BJP supporters, and a journalist was also assaulted.On the…

Yadgir: Medical Education minister Sharan Prakash Patil said that Yadgir, a district adjacent to Kalaburagi, has its own characteristics, and there is an intention to establish a superspecialty hospital and trauma care centre here in the coming days.Responding to questions from reporters on Saturday at Yadagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, he said he will not answer political questions. He said that questions could only be asked about matters related to public interest and development.PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit, Goyal Hails India-US Deal, Delhi Missing People Hype Probe And MoreA tender was invited for filling the staff positions of Yadagiri Medical College,…

Ludhiana: Local advocacy groups have filed formal objections against a proposal by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) to convert land designated for a primary school into residential housing units.The Council of Engineers (COE) and the Public Action Committee (PAC) submitted their grievances to the principal secretary of the local bodies department and the LIT chairman, arguing the move violates urban planning laws and the constitutional right to education. The protestors claim that the site is earmarked strictly for “educational use” under the approved Ludhiana Master Plan.They contend that educational land is a distinct category designed to ensure balanced urban development…

Mangaluru: The Coastal Startup Fest 2026 was launched on Saturday, setting the stage for a two-day event scheduled from March 28 to bring together curated start-ups, angel investors, industry leaders, academia and ecosystem partners to foster collaboration, investment and sustainable growth.The fest is a flagship initiative of AIC-Nitte Incubation Centre, K-Tech Innovation Hub, and the NITTE–Govt of Karnataka Centre of Excellence in Aquamarin Innovation, with the objective of positioning the Mangaluru–Udupi corridor as a leading tier-2 innovation hub in India.PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit, Goyal Hails India-US Deal, Delhi Missing People Hype Probe And MoreAP Achar, CEO of AIC-Nitte Incubation Centre,…

Hassan: Arasikere MLA KM Shivalinge Gowda, who recently lost his temper during an assembly session, accused BJP MLAs of provoking him. He also said he regretted dragging BJP MLA Sharanu Salagar’s wife into the issue.Briefing reporters, Gowda said he was dissatisfied with the behaviour of BJP legislators and claimed he was provoked into making remarks against RSS and BJP.PM Modi’s Malaysia Visit, Goyal Hails India-US Deal, Delhi Missing People Hype Probe And MoreHe alleged that some BJP MLAs deliberately provoked him inside the House and used abusive language while he was speaking. During the discussion on MNREGA, he said he…

Noida: After being dug up and left in disrepair for nearly five years, the Dadri-Surajpur-Chhalera (DSC) Road is set to be repaired following a recent rap from air quality regulators and mounting public pressure.The 5.5-km stretch running beneath the newly built Bhangel Elevated Road has been riddled with potholes, loose construction debris and dust patches since work on the six-lane flyover began in 2020. Despite the elevated corridor opening to traffic in Nov last year, the road below hardly saw any repairs, forcing commuters onto narrow internal sector roads.Noida Authority CEO Krishna Karunesh said repair work would now be taken…

Margao: Congress on Saturday warned it would take to the streets if the special status bill proposed by South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes fails to pass in Parliament. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, party leaders said the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2025 seeks to insert Article 371-IA to protect Goa’s unique identity, safeguard the rights of fishermen, SCs, STs, OBCs, and preserve Goa’s language, festivals, folk arts, and cultural heritage.Congress Goa in-charge Manikrao Thakare accused BJP’s “double-engine govt” of ignoring regional interests and facilitating large-scale destruction. He alleged that despite PM Narendra Modi’s 2014 promise, Goa was not safeguarded.…

Bathinda: Two farmers were killed in a violent clash between two groups over an irrigation drain dispute at Kotbhai village in Muktsar district on Friday night.The deceased have been identified as Nirmal Singh and Baljit Singh. Three persons from the opposite group sustained injuries and have been admitted to hospital. Muktsar police have registered a murder case against seven persons.According to the police, the clash erupted while an irrigation drain was being relaid to water the fields of Nirmal Singh and Baljit Singh. The watercourse passed in front of several houses, including that of Rajwinder Singh, whose family objected to…