New Delhi, March 31: Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday after successfully recovering from a systemic infection, hospital authorities confirmed. The Congress leader had been admitted to the multi-specialty facility on the night of March 24 after developing a high fever. According to doctors, she responded well to treatment and is now in stable condition. Hospitalisation and Treatment Timeline Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital at around 10:22 pm on March 24 after experiencing symptoms of fever. Medical evaluations revealed a systemic…

New Delhi, March 31: Sahitya Akademi has announced the conferment of its highest literary honour, the Honorary Fellowship (Mahattar Sadasyata), on three eminent figures of Indian literature—Pratibha Ray, Lakshmi Khilani, and Abdus Samad. The announcement was made during the inaugural session of the Akademi’s annual literary festival, Sahitya Utsav 2026, currently underway in the national capital. Key Announcement and Significance The Honorary Fellowship is regarded as the most prestigious recognition conferred by the Sahitya Akademi. It is reserved for writers whose contributions are considered exceptional and enduring in shaping Indian…

Guwahati, March 31: Nirmala Sitharaman attended the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) manifesto release event for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati on Tuesday, drawing attention for her choice of traditional Assamese attire. The Union Finance Minister was seen wearing a golden Muga silk Mekhela Chador, a traditional outfit widely associated with Assam’s cultural identity. Her appearance at the event combined political messaging with a visible nod to regional heritage. Cultural Symbolism at a Political Event The presence of traditional attire at a major political gathering added a cultural dimension…

New Delhi, March 31: The Indian Army has announced a significant leadership transition with the appointment of Abhijit S. Pendharkar as the new Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), a crucial position responsible for overseeing operational planning and coordination, particularly along sensitive borders. He will take over from Rajiv Ghai, who has been elevated to the role of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy). The change marks an important reshuffle within the Army’s senior command structure at a time of complex and evolving security dynamics. Key Highlights of the Leadership…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Monday launched a large-scale initiative aimed at strengthening child and maternal welfare services across the state, inaugurating 69,804 Anganwadi centres at an event held at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow. As part of the programme, the Chief Minister also distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers and supervisors, and handed out appointment letters to 18,440 newly recruited Anganwadi workers and assistants. Additionally, foundation stones were laid for 702 new Anganwadi centres and 71 Child Development Project Office (CDPO) buildings, with a combined estimated cost of ₹137 crore. Key…

New Delhi, March 30: Narendra Modi on Monday held a virtual interaction with grassroots workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, urging them to intensify efforts ahead of the upcoming state elections. The interaction, conducted through the NaMo App as part of the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot’ initiative, focused on electoral strategy, governance achievements, and concerns related to illegal infiltration. The Prime Minister’s outreach comes at a crucial time, as political parties step up campaigning across Assam, where issues such as development, identity, and security remain central to…