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New Delhi, however, continues to navigate the increasingly volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is now closed and effectively controlled by Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Sources said India has decided to expand its national energy strategy due to recent production halts at Ras Laffan in Qatar and escalating instability near the Strait of Hormuz

India criticized the USCIRF report for presenting a distorted and selective picture and recommended sanctions against RSS and R&AW. MEA's Randhir Jaiswal rejected the bias.

The disruptions meant that little business could be transacted in the House after Parliament reconvened on March 9

Two of the ships including INS Surat have been there in the vicinity as per their mission-based deployment, while the third ship is present for escort purposes

Seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended last month for unruly behaviour during the first part of the Budget Session, following a resolution passed by the House.

The MEA announced that flights between the Gulf and India are resuming after the West Asia crisis. Over 45 flights are scheduled. Kuwait's airspace is still closed.

India's LPG tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra Port from Qatar with 40,000 metric tonnes of cooking gas, receiving special transit clearance through the Strait of Hormuz.

His friends noticed the danger from the ground and shouted at him to come down. However, their warnings came too late. As Nishanth attempted to move, the fragile sheet broke.

In a statement, the company clarified that the Hard Rock Hotel in Goa will continue to operate and is not connected to JSM Corporation.

The unusual fee, applied on a bill for two mint lemonades, has left many users amused and some questioning its fairness.

A scuffle erupted between BJD and BJP MLAs during Rajya Sabha voting in Odisha. Counting is at 5pm Monday.

The central government said there is a 100 percent supply of CNG and PNG, and no dry up has been reported, not even in petrol pumps

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The Israeli envoy said the region was already highly volatile before the visit and stressed that the operational window for the strikes emerged only after PM Modi had departed.

The victim had gone to Canada 15 months ago to pursue higher education. Family claims that around 10-12 youths are involved in his alleged killing.

Carrying dirty shoes by hand is a hygiene risk. They can accidentally touch other passengers in crowded spaces. It also creates unpleasant odours in air-conditioned coaches.

The Congress's demand came a day after the release of the USCIRFs annual report, which recommended targeted sanctions against organisations including the RSS and R&AW.

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Bengaluru residents face intense heat, but relief is expected with thundershowers predicted across Coastal Karnataka, Malnad, and North Karnataka until March 21.

Ajay Kumar Nand, a 1996-batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the Commissioner of Kolkata Police after the EC ordered key police transfers in West Bengal.

The vessel is currently being escorted by the Indian Navy, which will guide it during the next leg of its journey towards India.

In Andhra Pradesh, four family members, including three children, died of suffocation after a motorcycle engine was left running inside their house.

A four-year-old boy was murdered by his father, Bhishma Kharbanda. and stepmother. Ragini, in Lucknow. They were arrested after a complaint by the child's grandmother.

Wilson Garden police have launched a manhunt for the accused trio who fled the scene after assaulting Rasheed Pasha with a bat and bamboo sticks

The Class 12 student was racing his motorcycle with two other friends near Lucknows Janeshwar Mishra Park when collision with a scooter threw him into the divider head first

LPG Shortage: Several dairy operators and owners say factories producing milk packets arent getting enough supply of gas, affecting production, which has in turn caused a shortage

Delhi Police filed an FIR under POCSO Act after a minor girl alleged attempted rape by three boys aged 12-13 in Okhla. The victim was sent to AIIMS.

It took over eight years for Rajasthan to take the shape we see today. The formation of the state unfolded in seven stages between 1948 and 1956.

Heavy snowfall near Manali left over 1,000 vehicles stranded near the Atal Tunnels south portal, with police teams conducting rescue operations for several hours

Ahead of the Rajya Sabha election in Odisha, BJP, BJD, and Congress strategize amid cross-voting fears. The voting will be held tomorrow.

Harish Rana, in a vegetative state for 13 years, was moved to AIIMS-Delhi after the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia. His family bid him an emotional farewell.

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Rajya Sabha Elections 2026 Live Updates: In key battlegrounds in Bihar, Haryana, and Odisha, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is working to defeat Opposition gains.

26 candidates, including Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale, and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, were elected unopposed in Rajya Sabha polls.

10 patients died and several got injured in a fire at SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha. The fire broke out in the trauma care ICU.

The metropolis faces a test not just of its security infra, but of the idea that has defined it for decades---a sanctuary of stability in one of the most volatile neighbourhoods

The Election Commission of India will hold the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting on May 4.

EAM Jaishankar said that New Delhi believes it is more productive to reason and coordinate with Iran rather than avoid engagement.

LPG refill bookings dropped to 77 lakh from 88.8 lakh, indicating less panic buying. The government assures no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, UAE on West Asia tensions and rising oil prices.

CCTV shows Iranian missiles hitting Central Israel, causing a massive blaze, followed by plumes of smoke.

The CPI announced 25 candidates for the Kerala Assembly polls on April 9, fielding four incumbent ministers.

IndiGo and Air India suspend Dubai flights due to West Asia crisis, affecting flights from 15-17 March.

Tiwari, one of the victims, lost control of his Hyundai Verna at 120 kmph and hit a divider.

EC has announced schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.

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The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Keralam Assembly elections.

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The West Bengal Assembly election will be conducted in two phases.