Govind Parmar had been unwell and was receiving treatment at the hospital in Anand, where he breathed his last, according to party leaders. News of his death prompted condolences from political leaders and BJP workers across the state, particularly in Anand district and the Umreth region he represented in the Gujarat Assembly.
The Iranian warship IRIS Lavan reached Kochi on March 4 after the Union government approved Tehran's request to allow the vessel to make an urgent halt for technical reasons. The ship had earlier detected a fault while operating in the region and sought India's assistance to dock for necessary checks and support.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Friday that a massive aerial operation involving 50 fighter jets successfully targeted and destroyed a hardened underground bunker in Tehran. The strike resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Calling the UAE his home, the 'Masti' actor was extremely thankful to reunite with his family in Dubai after being away from his loved ones in the middle of this growing geopolitical tension. Vivek Oberoi dropped a video on his social media handle.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on Friday, naming Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan as the All India Rank (AIR) 1 topper. Agnihotri, a medical graduate from AIIMS Jodhpur, led a list of 958 recommended candidates for India’s premier administrative, diplomatic, and police services.
A wall of the Firdaus Mosque here collapsed during Friday prayers, leaving over 12 people injured, including a three-year-old child. Eight of the injured are in critical condition and have been admitted to the trauma centre at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital.
BJP issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha members on Friday, mandating their presence in the House on March 9 and 10. The directive comes amid high political tension as opposition parties reportedly prepare to move a motion against Speaker Om Birla.
Bollywood celebrities joined a nationwide celebration on Friday as the Indian men’s cricket team secured a spot in the T20 World Cup final. Prominent figures including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Ananya Panday took to social media to congratulate the squad following their decisive victory in the tournament’s semifinal.
Telugu cinema star Allu Arjun and his wife, Sneha Reddy, celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary on Friday, March 6. To mark the milestone, the actor shared a sentimental tribute on social media, reflecting on their decade-and-a-half journey together. The post quickly gained traction among fans and colleagues, trending across digital platforms.
The Indian government on Friday moved to calm domestic energy markets, asserting that the country maintains sufficient crude oil and petroleum reserves to withstand immediate supply shocks from the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee began an indefinite sit-in protest at Esplanade East on Friday, accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of deep-seated bias and systematic disenfranchisement ahead of the state's upcoming Assembly elections. CM alleged that exercise has wrongly classified living citizens as deceased.
A brutal incident rocked the Barkagaon police station area of Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district after unidentified assailants allegedly murdered a coal trader, while a villager was run over and killed by the attackers’ vehicle as they made their escape, police officials said on Friday.
Gold and silver prices went up on Friday after a mild dip in the previous session, driven by conflict in the Middle East and a softer dollar. MCX gold April futures gained 0.64 per cent to Rs 1,60,700 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis.
Japan's agriculture ministry has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Hokkaido, marking the northern prefecture's fourth case and the country's 21st outbreak this season.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday confirmed the loss of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The IAF also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased officers.
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence said on Friday that 67 personnel from the Kuwaiti Armed Forces were injured amid recent security developments, according to a briefing by the Government Communication Centre in the country.
Prime Ministerial candidate from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balendra Shah, is leading against former PM K.P. Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5 in eastern Nepal, as the RSP takes a sweeping early lead in the country’s parliamentary elections.
A raid conducted by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Mumbai to uncover an online network of terrorist activities in the state, along with the arrest of engineering student Ayan Shaikh for alleged links with the Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and the Islamic State (ISIS), has led to several significant revelations on Friday.
The Eighth Central Pay Commission has invited representations from all stakeholders and their submissions would be received up to April 30, 2026, according to an official statement.
The maritime security situation in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman has deteriorated sharply as of Thursday. According to the latest update from the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region, the region has witnessed a surge in attacks on commercial shipping amid ongoing military hostilities.
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