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Gujarat ministers drop pilot cars, CM cuts convoy after PM Modi appeal

Gujarat ministers drop pilot cars, CM cuts convoy after PM Modi appeal

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Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and his council of ministers have decided to limit the number of vehicles in their official convoys, drop pilot escorts, and allow bureaucrats to attend official meetings virtually, amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce fuel consumption in the wake of the West Asia conflict. Gujarat ministers reduce convoy size, avoid pilot vehicles (Shutterstock) Cabinet minister Rushikesh Patel, announcing the decisions on Wednesday, said the chief minister had restricted his official convoy to just two vehicles, a decision he implemented during his visit to Rajula in Amreli district to inaugurate a trauma centre. “The chief minister has decided that his official convoy will have no more than two vehicles. Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi has also cancelled his scheduled visit to the United States (US) with the aim of minimising air travel,” he said. Sanghavi was scheduled to attend the second Gujarati Convention organised by the Federation of Gujarati Associations of the USA later this month. Patel said the entire council of ministers has collectively endorsed the directive. “All ministers …

From onscreen messiah to Tamil Nadu CM: The cinematic blueprint behind Vijay’s political ascent | Tamil News

From onscreen messiah to Tamil Nadu CM: The cinematic blueprint behind Vijay’s political ascent | Tamil News

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Following Vijay and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) landslide victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, controversial filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga shared an appreciation post on social media. He stated that Vijay’s triumph underscored the immense power and enormous influence of cinema. “It can move people, shake systems, and turn presence into power,” he wrote. But isn’t that exactly what Vanga’s critics have been saying for the longest time — that cinema can sway minds? There have been several examples of people committing crimes after being inspired by movies and series. There have also been instances of certain sections being influenced by misinformation/disinformation or selective truths spread by cinema, resulting in rifts between groups that can even lead to violence. Must Read | Thalapathy Vijay needed a film like Rajinikanth’s Sivaji as his ‘last’ outing to fully satisfy fans; can Jana Nayagan be a worthy alternative? Yet, filmmakers have never taken responsibility for the real-life consequences of the depictions in their works. They simply argue that “cinema is just cinema,” and their fans quickly join …

4.25 lakh enrolled as Ludhiana ramps up CM health scheme coverage

4.25 lakh enrolled as Ludhiana ramps up CM health scheme coverage

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As part of an intensified push to expand coverage under the state’s flagship health programme, the district administration has already enrolled around 4.25 lakh residents under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, deputy commissioner Himanshu Jain said on Monday. The enrolment marks a significant stride in the rollout of the healthcare initiative, launched on January 22, 2026. (HT File) The enrolment marks a significant stride in the rollout of the healthcare initiative, launched on January 22 this year, which promises cashless medical cover of up to ₹10 lakh per family. Officials said the administration is now aiming to scale up registrations further to ensure that no eligible household is left uncovered. “We will continue registering more people and our aim is to cover every family in the district,” Jain said, adding that the enrolment process has been deliberately simplified to encourage wider participation. Residents can register instantly at any Common Service Centre (CSC) or designated camp by furnishing their Aadhaar card and voter ID, with no requirement for prior appointments or intermediaries. To accelerate the drive, …

Himachal CM to present budget on March 21 as speaker lists 834 key questions

Himachal CM to present budget on March 21 as speaker lists 834 key questions

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As Himachal Pradesh assembly’s budget session resumes after break on March 18, Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said in the second phase of the Himachal Pradesh assembly’s budget session, 13 sittings have been scheduled during which 834 questions were listed for discussion in the House. Addressing mediapersons, Pathania on Tuesday said the chief minister will present his fourth budget on March 21 for the financial year 2026–27. Addressing mediapersons, Pathania on Tuesday said the chief minister will present his fourth budget on March 21 for the financial year 2026–27. “The session will begin with the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s Address from March 18 to 20, followed by the CM’s reply on March 20. Discussions on the budget estimates will take place from March 23 to 25, while deliberations on demands for grants and cut motions are scheduled from March 27 to 30. The budget is expected to be passed on March 30,” Pathnia said while talking to the media on Tuesday. The speaker informed that a total of 834 questions will …

‘Will continue on CM post as long as Cong top brass wants’

‘Will continue on CM post as long as Cong top brass wants’

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Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday again reaffirmed his authority to the chief ministerial post in the assembly. ‘Will continue on CM post as long as Cong top brass wants’ The assertion came after Congress MLA from Kunigal, HD Ranganath, known for being close to deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, raised the issue of farmers in his constituency being denied short term loans by the District Central Cooperative Bank, despite neighbouring Madhugiri’s farmers receiving loans cumulatively worth ₹100 crore. Ranganath alleged discrimination against his constituency. “I am not angry but I want the issue to be fixed,” he said. Siddaramaiah assured him that the issue would be examined and asked him to place his faith in the government. However, the opposition questioned whether the grievance reflected deeper rifts within the ruling party, in light of the ongoing speculations around the top post, which currently remain unresolved. Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka suggested that the alleged discrimination was deliberate, linking it to internal rivalries. As the exchange sharpened, Siddaramaiah accused the opposition of attempting to exploit …

Fix leadership question before winter session, Oppn tells CM

Fix leadership question before winter session, Oppn tells CM

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State BJP chief B Y Vijayendra on Tuesday asked the Congress government to settle its internal leadership dispute before the winter session of the legislature begins in Belagavi next month, arguing that the ongoing political friction would make it difficult for the administration to address the concerns of farmers and people across the state. BY Vijayendra (ANI) Vijayendra warned that the upcoming session, scheduled to begin on December 8, would not serve its purpose if the ruling party continued to focus on internal competition instead of legislative work. “From December 8, the winter session of the state legislature will begin in Belagavi, and people are waiting with frustration to get a response to several issues faced by the state, especially in the north Karnataka region and by farmers during the session. But the competition is going on in the ruling party for the chief minister’s chair,” he said. He urged chief minister Siddaramaiah to resolve the leadership question before the session begins. “I want to tell the chief minister that the state doesn’t want an …

On road to Seemanchal, castes split and solidify, but Nitish stands above | Political Pulse News

On road to Seemanchal, castes split and solidify, but Nitish stands above | Political Pulse News

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While caste has been seen as central to politics in Bihar over decades now, a trend is visible as one travels the state. Many castes act as individual entities rather than as sub-groups of wider categories, and have their own leaders. The Kushwahas, the Mallahs, the Manjhis and the Kushwahas are cases in point, apart from the older example of Yadavs. However, there is one exception to this trend – Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who has over the last two decades grown from a Kurmi leader to one who has successfully woven a coalition of castes around his persona. Even in the twilight of his politics, his combination is not just alive but still highly committed to him. So in a state where the RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav is seen as a leader of the Yadavs, the LJP (RV)’s Chirag Paswan that of the Dusadhs, and the BJP’s Giriraj Singh and Samrat Choudhary of the Bhumihars and Kushwahas, respectively, Nitish’s appeal is beyond his Kurmi community. This is significant as, otherwise, the Kurmi leader starts from …

Raahul VS becomes India’s 91st Grandmaster | Chess News

Raahul VS becomes India’s 91st Grandmaster | Chess News

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Raahul VS on Friday became India’s 91st Grandmaster after he won the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship with a round to spare. Raahul had become an International Master on November 14, 2021 when he scored his fourth and fifth IM-norm before crossing 2400 in the live ratings. A week ago, Illamparthi AR from Chennai had become India’s 90th Grandmaster. The 21-year-old player, who is the 35th GM from Tamil Nadu achieved his final norm at the Bijeljina Open 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Before him, S Rohith Krishna had become India’s 89th Grandmaster in August after he made his final GM norm at the Almaty Masters Qonaev Cup in Kazakhstan where he scored 6/9 and also surpassed 2500 Elo ratings mark. To grab the honour, he defeated International Master Artur Davtyan in the final round. Story continues below this ad Who is a Grandmaster? Grandmaster is the highest title or ranking that a chess player can achieve. It is awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE, from its French acronym Fédération Internationale des Échecs), the global …

Mahatma Gandhi was a true Hindu: Karnataka CM

Mahatma Gandhi was a true Hindu: Karnataka CM

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, and others during the unveiling of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belagavi, Karnataka, on January 21, 2025. “Some BJP members keep alleging that Mahatma Gandhi was anti-Hindu. There is no truth in such allegations. He was a true Hindu. He sought reforms and eradication of social evils like untouchability and discrimination,” Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Belagavi on January 21. He was speaking at a ceremony to unveil a statue of Gandhiji in front of the Suvarna Soudha. “Gandhiji was a true Hindu. He was always engaged in meditation and bhajan. Till his last breath, he was chanting the name of Lord Ram. Nathuram Ghodse, a man who was blinded by communal hatred, shot Gandhiji. Even then, Gandhiji said Hey Ram and died. There is no need for a better example to prove that he was a true Hindu,” the CM said. “We believe in the Hindutva as understood by Gandhiji. …

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan share a hug at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis oath taking ceremony [Watch video]

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan share a hug at Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis oath taking ceremony [Watch video]

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It is a very important day today for Maharashtra as we have Devendra Fadnavis taking the oath as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister. The oath taking ceremony happened today at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan a few hours back. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar will be his deputies. The swearing-in ceremony had around 42,000 attendees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and many other politicians also attended the ceremony. We also saw Bollywood celebrities at the event. Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Sanjay Dutt, Shraddha Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and others were a part of this oath taking ceremony. Also Read – SRK, Salman, Ranveer, Ranbir and others attend Maharashtra CM Fadnavis oath-taking ceremony SRK, Salman hug each other Not many expected Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to attend the ceremony as there have been death threats to them. Amidst this tension too, the superstars decided to attend the oath taking ceremony. Whenever two superstars meet, fans are always excited and in today’s event, there was …