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The Supreme Court will hear West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees plea challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Banerjee has alleged that the process could lead to the deletion of names of lakhs of voters from marginalised communities
The Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on weaponry in the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, raising concerns over US arms depletion. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that any disruption of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a retaliatory strike twenty times harder
Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a day after Iran selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as Iran`s supreme leader
The incident occurred when the accused Ashish, a Delhi resident, was travelling on flight QP1625 from the national capital to the coastal state, officials said
He has also been prohibited from using social media.
The accident occurred late Sunday night on the Motichur flyover in front of Hotel Godwin, where an Uttarakhand Roadways bus hit a tractor trolley from behind
As the investigation continued on Sunday, police said they were looking into a second suspicious device found in the same area of Manhattans Upper East Side
Glasgow Central Station was closed, and all travel to, from and through the station was expected to be disrupted
Students had covered his trees with toilet paper. As they fled, the deceased tripped onto the road and was struck by 18-year-old`s vehicle
The incident triggered protests during which an angry mob vandalised the bus involved in the accident and set another DTC bus on fire, police said, adding that the driver has been apprehended
The investigative group Bellingcat says newly released video appears to contradict US President Donald Trumps claim
Locals say the stretch experiences heavy traffic during peak hours, and widening the road would ease congestion
The city falls woefully short of public spaces to read and consume literature. Sutradhaars Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora wonder if this can be addressed in a metropolis where time and space matter most
RSP won 125 of the 165 seats under the first-past-the-post system, defeating established leaders, including former PM KP Sharma Oli. Shah, the former mayor of Kathmandu and RSPs PM candidate, recorded the highest vote tally in Nepals parliamentary history
The Indian Embassy in Bahrain advised Indian nationals to remain vigilant and follow official advisories amid escalating West Asia tensions, releasing a Standard Operating Procedure for transit through Saudi Arabia for stranded Indians
The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill from 21 to 25 days to prevent hoarding, as panic buying triggered a 15-20 per cent surge in demand amid fears of supply disruption due to the Iran war
New review exposes how prison systems across states fail to recognise or accommodate disabled prisoners
Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, taking Indias total cheetah population to 53. The birth marks the 10th successful litter under Project Cheetah, boosting the countrys cheetah conservation efforts
The Union Minister targeted the Congress-led Opposition alliance for repeatedly disrupting the proceedings of the House after bringing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. He also alleged that the Congress neither understands parliamentary procedures nor respects constitutional norms
A 16-year-old Hindu boy, Shanto Kumar Saha, was killed after robbers allegedly pushed him onto a busy highway in Feni District while attempting to seize his autorickshaw. The incident occurred near the DhakaChittagong Highway and is being investigated by police
Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the Centre was responsible for the situation and accused PM Modi of compromising the interests of Indian farmers. He also criticised the proposed WardhaGoa Shaktipeeth Expressway, claiming it would primarily benefit large industrial interests
Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi said no one can ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and clarified that the Congress-led state government has never proposed such a move. His remarks came amid a political row triggered by statements from Priyank Kharge
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told Parliament that India granted permission to three Iranian ships to dock at Indian ports after Tehran requested it on February 28, with approval given the next day. One Iranian vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked at Kochi on March 4. The development comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean
Pakistan`s ongoing war with Afghanistan has put its next IMF funding instalment at risk, as the multilateral lender`s team visits Islamabad for its third-round review, according to a South China Morning Post report. Increased military expenditure, rising inflation, and a deteriorating investment climate are making it difficult for Pakistan
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent surge in global crude oil prices due to the West Asia conflict is unlikely to significantly impact Indias inflation. Speaking in Parliament during the Budget Session 2026, she noted that inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBIs tolerance band
A Delhi court reserved its order for Tuesday on the bail plea of married couple Harsh Priya Singh and Ruby Jain, arrested on February 25 for allegedly hurling racial slurs at three women from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur in south Delhi`s Malviya Nagar
The decision was taken by the Assembly of Experts, an 88-member clerical body responsible for choosing the Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei. As Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei will hold ultimate authority over all state affairs in the Islamic Republic
The embassy said one Indian national who was injured in the incident is currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and is reported to be receiving medical care
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday announced that with the birth of the cubs, the countrys total cheetah population has now reached to 53
Jaishankar said maintaining high-level contact with Iranian leaders has been difficult due to the current regional situation. However, diplomatic engagement between the two countries continues through available channels
Political activity in Bihar has intensified after speculation about Nitish Kumar stepping down as Chief Minister. Posters supporting Chirag Paswan as the next CM have appeared across Patna, while discussions within the NDA continue over who will lead the state in the coming political phase
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said New Delhi is closely monitoring developments in the conflict-hit region while prioritising the protection of Indian citizens, along with safeguarding the countrys energy security and trade interests
The debate over Bihars next Chief Minister has intensified after Nitish Kumars nomination to the Rajya Sabha sparked discussions about possible successors
Security agencies have uncovered a terror plot linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed targeting temples in North India. Investigations revealed recruitment of illegal immigrants from South India, with six Bangladeshi nationals recently arrested in Tamil Nadu as part of the operation
Amid flight disruptions in the UAE due to rising tensions in West Asia, Rajasthan resident Dhiraj Jain opened his Dubai farmhouse to shelter around 250 stranded travellers, including Indian families. Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised the gesture, calling it a true reflection of the Indian ethos of Atithi Devo Bhava
Lok Sabha proceedings during the Parliament Budget Session were adjourned till 3 pm on Monday following protests by opposition members demanding a detailed discussion on the escalating situation in West Asia. The disruption came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivered a statement on the crisis
Among those leading the demonstration were Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge
PM Modi also called for accelerating efforts to connect Indias education system with the real-world economy while increasing focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and automation
Tehran came under a new wave of heavy attacks Saturday night, with huge explosions heard in different parts of the Iranian capital
The world is very well supplied with oil right now, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said
The footage, posted by the semi-official Iranian news agency Mehr News, is the first to show missiles striking the area and adds to a growing body of evidence that appears to contradict recent claims by US President Donald Trump casting blame on Iran
On March 8, Indian carriers planned 49 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region
Officials from SK Energy, GS Caltex, S-Oil, and HD Hyundai Oil Bank attended the meeting, reports Yonhap news agency.
Overpass is expected to reduce travel time significantly for motorists travelling between western part of region and city centre
Dust control measures like water sprayers can be considered
The appearance of Indias first musical road sends a strong message about the govts commitment to overall well-being
The material combines ordinary foam with 3D-printed plastic columns embedded inside it
Tensions heighten when someone in the counter-protest lit and threw a device smaller than a football into the protesting crowd of about 20 people
As per the FIR, the accused cheated PNB and United Bank of India (now merged with PNB) between 2013 and 2017, causing a wrongful loss of about Rs 1,085.19 crore
The girl is stable after the surgery and is expected to begin hearing and speaking within about 21 days, Dr Mohnish Grover, senior professor in the ENT department, said

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