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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

Pakistan also destroyed 242 Taliban check posts during the ongoing operation, while another 38 posts were captured and destroyed later

Last year, a total of 76 people were killed during the two-day protest, 22 youths on September 8, while 54 others on the next day

The Blue Book is a confidential document which lists rules for the security for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister

One of these collections, making this the largest Mesozoic crocodyliform clutch ever found.

He also laid the foundation stone of projects worth Rs 15,200 crore

To assist stranded travellers amid regional disruptions, both airlines will operate 32 additional ad-hoc non-scheduled flights to the UAE, including multiple round-trips to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al-Khaimah, subject to regulatory approvals

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait all reported fresh attacks, a day after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrains capital, Manama. Kuwaits national oil company also announced a precautionary reduction in crude production amid rising security concerns

Sources in the state secretariat Nabanna said that the main question raised by the MHA in its communique was why the state administration refused to permit the organisers of the conclave to hold the event at the original venue chosen by them, and also why the venue of the event was changed at the last moment

According to reports carried by Irans Tehran Times, Iran carried out a coordinated missile and drone strike on the base located in the Juffair district of Manama. The report claimed that 21 soldiers were killed in the attack and released footage allegedly showing flames and thick smoke rising from the installation

The embassy warned that UAE authorities will take strict action against anyone filming incident sites, restricted locations, or airport premises without permission, and sharing such content on social media

The latest strikes in Lebanon killed 12 more people, pushing the death toll there above 300 after Israel ordered large swaths of the country to evacuate during an offensive that its military said was aimed at stamping out Iran-supported forces there

The structure features a double-decker design, with a road flyover on the lower level and a Metro line constructed above it. Civic officials believe the new infrastructure will help reduce congestion and streamline traffic flow across important areas of the city

A division bench of the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court, comprising Justice Vibha Kankanwadi and Justice Hiten Venegavkar, issued the notices on March 4