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Discount Deleted: Has The West Asia War Ended Indias 'Cheap Russian Oil'Era?

With Urals now costing more than the global standard and Brent itself hovering near $92 per barrel, the pressure on domestic fuel prices and the Indian rupee is deepening

6 Mar 2026 11:10 pm
Loan Waiver Returns To Centre Stage In Maharashtra Budget Amid Focus On Farm Distress

The waiver will cover outstanding loans up to 2 lakh that were unpaid by the cut-off date.

6 Mar 2026 11:09 pm
Declared Foreigner In Assam, Woman Gets Citizenship Under CAA

Deepali Das from Cachar, once declared a foreigner, has gained Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

6 Mar 2026 10:42 pm
DK Shivakumar Proposes Legislative Council Seat For Contractors Amid Payment Dues Row

Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar proposed a legislative seat for contractors in Karnataka's Council to address grievances.

6 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Oil Companies Urge Calm, Say India Has Adequate Petrol And Diesel Stock Amid West Asia War

Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL assured that petrol and diesel supplies in India are normal despite shortage rumours, confirming sufficient stocks and smooth supply networks.

6 Mar 2026 10:24 pm
After The 'Landslide': What Balen Shahs Mega Mandate Means For India-Nepal Relations

Shah's poll victory follows a tumultuous year of Gen Z-led protests that toppled the previous KP Sharma Oli-led Nepal government in September 2025

6 Mar 2026 10:14 pm
Days Before US Torpedoed IRIS Dena, India Allowed Iranian Ship To Dock At Kochi

Iran requested permission for its naval ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi due to technical issues.

6 Mar 2026 9:57 pm
ED Attaches Rs 441 Crore Assets In Andhra Liquor Case, Probe Traces Rs 1,048 Crore Kickback Trail

These payments were reportedly made in multiple forms, including cash, gold and through operational control of certain distilleries.

6 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Iran Tells Mediators To Focus On US And Israel & Other Top Stories

We are also covering: Why Russia Is Not Defending Iran Amid US-Israel War; From Patna To Parliament: Whats Next For Nitish Kumar?

6 Mar 2026 6:53 pm
Amid West Asia War, India Invokes Emergency Law To Push Refiners To Raise LPG Output

India has ordered oil refiners to increase LPG production to safeguard energy supplies, prioritising LPG, amid West Asia tensions.

6 Mar 2026 6:20 pm
Construction Workers To Drivers: Over 1.2 Lakh From UP Stranded In Gulf Amid US-Israel-Iran War

With several flights cancelled and airspace restrictions imposed across parts of the Middle East, relatives say every phone call from abroad now carries both relief and fear.

6 Mar 2026 6:12 pm
Char Dham Yatra Registration Opens From Today; How To Apply

The Uttarakhand government opened online registration for the Char Dham Yatra. Pilgrims must register to visit Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath from April 19.

6 Mar 2026 6:02 pm
Supreme Court Asks Employer To Deduct Mans Salary After He Refuses To Pay Maintenance To Wife

The Supreme Court ordered a mans employer to deduct 25,000 monthly from his salary and transfer it to his estranged wife's account due to unpaid maintenance.

6 Mar 2026 5:29 pm
RTI Says Telangana Govt Funded Revanth Reddys Harvard Course, Congress Rejects Claim

A debate arose over A. Revanth Reddy's US visit. RTI documents say the state funded it, while Congress claims the Chief Minister paid the Harvard fee himself.

6 Mar 2026 5:09 pm
Over 5,100 Women Deployed At 1,140 National Highway Toll Plazas; More To Join: NHAI

The initiative will help generate employment opportunities for women, especially in rural and semi-urban regions, while strengthening their participation in infrastructure sector.

6 Mar 2026 4:52 pm
Opinion | Nitish Kumars Exit Marks The End Of The Mandal Era In Bihar

If the past two decades stabilised Bihars political grammar and extended the Mandal framework to its logical limits, the next phase must move beyond Mandal towards markets

6 Mar 2026 4:34 pm
India Looks Beyond Gulf For Energy Supplies As Hormuz Route Blocked Amid Iran-Israel-US War

Officials indicated that India has increased sourcing of crude and other energy supplies from multiple regions.

6 Mar 2026 3:55 pm
PM Narendra Modi Highlights Indias Strength Within At News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026

Drawing on traditional thought, PM Modi reflected that the strength a nation seeks from outside must first be recognised internally

6 Mar 2026 3:04 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-43 Winning Numbers (06/03/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-43 lottery for Friday, March 6, 2026.

6 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
Hyderabad: A Midnight Call, Im Sorry Message To Wife, The Mysterious Disappearance Of Bank Manager

On March 3, Ravikumar reportedly received a call around midnight. He told his family that the banks national sales manager had called him regarding urgent work and left home

6 Mar 2026 2:29 pm
IAF Pilot Duragkar Killed In Sukhoi Crash Was Part Of Operation Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days Ago

Op Sindoor was launched on May 7 in retaliation for a terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, carried out by The Resistance Front, a proxy of the Pakistan-based terror group LeT.

6 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
West Asia Air Travel Update: IndiGo, Air India Launch Extra Flights; Gulf Airlines Partially Resume Service

The aviation crisis follows a coordinated US-Israeli strike against Iran on February 28.

6 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
Not Policy, But Exploitation: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge Slam Govt Over US Waiver On Russian Oil

Reacting to the development, Rahul Gandhi said that Indias foreign policy should be shaped by the will of its people and rooted in the countrys history and values.

6 Mar 2026 2:05 pm
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces Social Media Ban For Children Below 13 Years Of Age

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that social media will be banned for children below 13, with the policy set to be implemented over the next 90 days.

6 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
How Lost 'Earbuds' Triggered An Overnight Hunt Which Ended In Flight To Mumbai

A tourist from the Netherlands lost her expensive earbuds during a visit to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar while exploring the old city in an autorickshaw

6 Mar 2026 1:41 pm
BJP To Soon Get First CM In Bihar? Sources Say Final Call Likely After April 10

Nitish Kumar is set to move to the Rajya Sabha after April 10 and will keep Patna as his political base while continuing to guide Bihar politics, sources told CNN-News18.

6 Mar 2026 1:36 pm
Gold In The Kitchen, Standoffs At Door: Lokayuktas Massive Sweep In Karnataka

The sheer volume of wealth uncovered at the residence left onlookers and officials alike stunned. Search teams recovered approximately 2.2 kg of gold along with liquid cash.

6 Mar 2026 12:58 pm
Karnataka Set To Ban Social Media For Children Under 16, How The New Rule Could Affect Teen Mental Health

As part of the states Rs4.48lakh crore 202627 budget, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced a proposal to ban social media use by children under the age of 16

6 Mar 2026 12:51 pm
Karnataka To Ban Social Media For Children Below 16, Announces CM Siddaramaiah

The decision makes Karnataka the first state in the country to impose a complete ban on social media for children.

6 Mar 2026 12:48 pm
How AI Can Help UP, MP Doctors Clear Ayushman Bharat Claims | Explained

To curb fraud and delays in Ayushman Bharat claims, AI will now process approvals under a pilot in UP and MP. If successful, the system may soon expand nationwide

6 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
From Selfies To Torpedo Strike: Iranian Warship Iris Dena Crews Last Moments In India

The sailors had spent several days in Visakhapatnam between February 15 and 25 while participating in multinational naval exercise MILAN 2026.

6 Mar 2026 12:07 pm
How Rajasthans Dheeraj Jain Helped 200 Indians Stranded Amid US-Israel-Iran War

When war fears grounded flights and left Indians stranded in Dubai, a man opened his farmhouse doors. Rajasthans Dheeraj Jain became a lifeline for nearly 200 desperate travellers

6 Mar 2026 12:00 pm
Bengaluru Set For Warmer Days As Karnatakas Northern Regions Sizzle

Temperatures in Karnataka are expected to stay stable in coming days. Ballari recorded the highest at 38.9C. Bengaluru is likely to see a maximum of 33C and a minimum of 20C.

6 Mar 2026 11:45 am
Wont Make China-Like Mistake: US Official Stresses America First In India Trade Deal

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated that the US will prioritise national interests in the trade deal with India.

6 Mar 2026 10:43 am
IAF Condoles Death Of 2 Pilots In Sukhoi Su-30 Crash In Assam: Stand Firmly In Time Of Grief

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the loss of lives and said that their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude.

6 Mar 2026 10:03 am
Two Sisters Found Dead In Delhi Home, Mother Suspected Of Murder-Suicide Bid

The womens mother was found in another room and was alive but unconscious. She was immediately taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

6 Mar 2026 9:23 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-43 Winning Numbers For March 6, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Suvarna Keralam SK-43 lottery result will be declared today, on Friday, March 6. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

6 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Rajasthan Judges Wife Found Dead In Train Washroom After Door Broken Open

Later police broke down the washroom doorat Jaora station and found Usha Chauhan unconscious. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.

6 Mar 2026 8:15 am
Indian Pharmas 'Sema'Storm: Over 50Semaglutide Brands Queue Up As Ozempic Patent Expires

From Semaglip, Sematop, Semakind to Semastrike, Semaglyn and Semaril, the pipeline of upcoming Ozempic copycats reads like variations of the semaglutide molecule itself

6 Mar 2026 7:30 am
Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet That Lost Radar Contact Crashes In Assam, Search Ops On

The IAF informed that the search operation for the aircraft is underway. However, no information has been received on the pilots of the aircraft.

6 Mar 2026 7:15 am
India Gets 30-Day Waiver From US To Purchase Russian Oil Amid Iran War

The move came as the US seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East following its operation in Iran.

6 Mar 2026 6:58 am
Who Is Taranjit Singh Sandhu? Former Indian Ambassador To US Becomes Delhi's New LG

Before Washington, Taranjit Singh Sandhu served as India's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka from January 2017 to January 2020.

5 Mar 2026 11:45 pm
'Happy To Be Back': Emotional Reunions At Delhi Airport After Passengers Return From Abu Dhabi Amid Conflict

Passengers from Abu Dhabi reunited with families at Indian airports amid US-Israel vs Iran conflict.

5 Mar 2026 11:31 pm
Who Is Lt. General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain, The New Governor Of Bihar?

Lieutenant General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain has been appointed Governor of Bihar. He is a decorated former Indian Army officer known for counter-insurgency operations.

5 Mar 2026 11:04 pm
Economic Survey 2025-26: Maharashtra Drives India's Growth, But Its Health Infra Needs Push

The report said Maharashtra sustained its economic leadership in India but has to identify challenges in health infrastructure and social sector capacity

5 Mar 2026 11:03 pm
Taranjit Singh Sandhu Appointed Delhi LG, VK Saxena To Take Over As Ladakh Governor

Taranjit Singh Sandhu is the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. VK Saxena will be the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, following Kavinder Gupta's resignation.

5 Mar 2026 10:51 pm
Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter Jet Goes Missing From Radar Contact In Assam; IAF Launches Search Op

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI has been reported missing near Chokihola in Karbi Anglong around 7:42 PM.

5 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
INS Tarangini And INS Ikshak: The Indian Navy Ships That Joined IRIS Dena Rescue

Know all about INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak- the Indian Navy's sail trainer and survey ship that were deployed for search and rescue after IRIS Dena was sunk by a US torpedo.

5 Mar 2026 8:28 pm
RN Ravi Replaces CV Ananda Bose Ahead Of West Bengal Assembly Elections. Who Is He?

Ananda Bose, who took charge as West Bengal Governor in 2022, resigned from his position just ahead of the Assembly elections this year.

5 Mar 2026 8:26 pm
Indian Navy Deployed Aircraft And Two Warships For Rescue Ops After Iran Ship Sinking

Navy said the ship was operating 20 nautical miles west of Galle, in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility.

5 Mar 2026 8:14 pm