Rohan Umak, Author at The Nation Mirror

CAQM lifts GRAP curbs from Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

Delhi GRAP revoked: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday announced to revoke all restrictions enforced under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, following a significant improvement in air quality over the past few days. Notably, the national capital witnessed a brief downpour on Sunday, along with improvement in meteorological conditions, which led to the revocation of the GRAP. AQI eases to ‘Moderate’ category…

Inter state

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends ‘Freedom of Religion Bill’, says it targets fraud, not faith

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill: Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill 2026, tabled by the state government last week. He said that the legislation is intended to curb religious conversions facilitated through fraudulent or coercive means, adding that it does not interfere with anyone’s freedom of faith. CM Fadnavis, while addressing criticism from opposition parties and civil society groups,…

Madhya Pradesh

MP govt hosts state-level farmers’ workshop in Bhopal under ‘Kisan Kalyan Varsh’

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

MP farmers’ workshop: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday organsied a state-level workshop for farmers at the Kushabhau Thakre Convention Centre located in state capital Bhopal as part of the ongoing ‘Kisan Kalyan Varsh.’ Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav, Deputy CMs Jagdish Deora and Rajendra Shukla, as well as ministers from departments related to agriculture, MLAs, public representatives, BJP office-bearers and several stakeholders associated with the agriculture…

Madhya Pradesh

“No need to rope in entire family,” rules MP HC while hearing dowry harassment case against man

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

MP High Court ruling: The Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC), while hearing a dowry harassment case against a man, ruled that a wife should not be allowed to implicate her husband’s entire family in such cases merely to exert pressure on him. Justice Vinay Saraf of the MP HC, while hearing a petition filed by the parents of an accused husband, noted that forcing kin to face trial…

Inter state

Inferno erupts in ICU unit of Cuttack’s SCB Medical College and Hospital; 10 patients die

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

Cuttack hospital fire: A massive fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack in the early hours of Monday, which ended up claiming the lives of 10 patients. As many as 11 hospital staffers were injured in the incident, and the government ordered a judicial probe into the tragedy. Odisha Chief Minister (CM) Mohan Charan Manjhi said…

National

Salman Khan’s war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’ renamed ‘Maatrubhumi’ after drawing flak from Chinese media

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

Salman Khan Battle of Galwan: Bollywood icon Salman Khan on Monday announced the new title for his upcoming war drama, previously named the ‘Battle of Galwan.’ The film will now be titled ‘Maatrubhumi,’ as per Khan’s statement issued on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly Twitter). Captioning the post, Salman Khan wrote, “May War Rest in Peace,” followed by the hashtag #Maatrubhumi. The film’s director Apoorva Lakhia, Khan’s…

Sports

Jannik Sinner trounces Daniil Medvedev, lifts Indian Wells Open title

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

Indian Wells ATP Masters: World No. 2 Jannik Sinner produced a determined and composed performance to eliminate Daniil Medvedev in straight sets on Sunday, seizing his first-ever Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 title. The Italian player edged the final 7–6 (8/6), 7–6 (7/4) in a pulsating match that showcased his strong serving and resilience. The victory marked Sinner’s first title of the year, which he achieved after a…

Madhya Pradesh National

MP CM Dr Yadav meets PM Modi in New Delhi, discusses key issues

Rohan Umak
March 16, 2026

CM Yadav meets PM Modi: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi during his visit to the national capital. Both the leaders discussed several important issues pertaining to the development of the state and future initiatives. CM Dr Yadav briefs PM about development works in MP In the meeting, CM Dr Yadav briefed PM Modi about the development works…

International

Israel PM Netanyahu dismisses death rumours, posts video while sipping coffee

Rohan Umak
March 15, 2026

US Iran conflict: Amid rumours regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s death in the thick of the country’s escalating tensions with Iran, he posted a video on social media, dismissing the claims as false. In the video, Netanyahu is seen sitting calmly in a restaurant and sipping coffee, signalling that he is safe and sound. The clip was apparently aimed at countering the viral speculation that he had…