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Ms. Takaichi, who met with Mr. Trump at the White House, told the Republican President that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear programme and appealed to his desire to be seen as a peacemaker, despite his launching a war of choice with Iran

European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the global flow of oil, gas and fertilizer

The declaration came as an effective Iranian blockade of the strait has paralysed commercial shipping through the crucial maritime chokepoint, which in peacetime sees a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas pass through it

Bessent said the addition of sanctioned Iranian oil into global supplies would help keep oil prices down for the next 10 to 14 days.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) noted that the closure of the Strait has adversely affected merchant and commercial vessels and threatened the safety and welfare of seafarers.

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and took off for Mumbai, an official said

Mr. Rao was speaking at the BJP State office after participating in the Ugadi celebrations marking the advent of the Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsara

India Meteorological Department, Amaravati, says there will be widespread rain until March 22 in the State, and thereafter isolated rainfall is expected

Though the Bharatiya Janata Party has been making visible inroads in this left bastion, the Left Democratic Front continues to dominate in most panchayats. The constituency is seeing a rematch between LDFs A. Prabhakaran and BJPs C. Krishnakumar. UDF has fielded A. Suresh, a former personal assistant to V.S. Achuthanandan

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, six former legislators, four from the CPI(M) and two from the CPI, severed their communist ties and are now gearing up to contest from the rival camps or as Independents. The happenings, rather uncommon in Kerala, have garnered much attention.

The ruling NDA leaders now have dared Opposition RJD to expel its legislator from the party while, coalition Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (Liberation) has accused Congress of making their vote go to waste

The petition had sought a judicial direction to the Union government, Central Zoo Authority, Directorate General of Foreign Trade and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to produce the entire record of the permissions, recognitions and import/export licences granted to the rescue and rehabilitation centre and the welfare trust since 2019

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of the Patiala House Courts observed that the prosecution has failed to prove the charges slapped on the accused, Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended a procession in Nagpur

The EDs counsel said there was no need to file replies to its petition and that this was an attempt to delay the case

The petition has been filed by the All India Patent Officers Welfare Association (AIPOWA) alleging that Mr Pandits appointment was illegal and arbitrary and made in violation of prescribed eligibility criteria

Official sources said the J&K government, unlike the Lieutenant Governor administration, intended to form a committee to look into the lease issues and auctions

According to the petition, tensions escalated after a violent incident in JJ Colony on March 4 involving two families, in which a youth was allegedly beaten to death

Updating the ASI sampling frame and refining the ASUSE survey methodology can further enhance the accuracy and reliability of GDP and GSDP estimates

Artificial Intelligence in Indias tax administration is improving outcomes, but safeguards are needed

Donald Trumps miscalculation in Iran is hurting the whole world

ISRO must fix issues before launch of next second-generation satellites

Kurdish lawmakers in Baghdad warn that the federal governments muted response risks further destabilising the country

While AI may enhance human capabilities, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must remain with humans, stresses Modi; India is working to create diverse datasets that represent its plurality and accommodate regional languages, he adds

The Oppn. hit out at ruling Mahayuti leaders for their alleged close ties with the accused

Mr. Netanyahu did not provide evidence for his claim that Iran no longer had the capacity to enrich uranium

Former district panchayat president Manoj Moothedan chosen to contest from Perumbavoor; former Mayor Tony Chammany picked up for Vypeen seat; Deepak Joy, Deputy Mayor, fielded for Thripunithura seat

Why timely interviews are necessary and how it can help readers stay ahead of political developments

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the citys evolving socio-economic landscape. A 24-hour govt. hospital and the replacement of the ageing sewer network are some of the demands of voters

Speaking at the launch event, Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan says the book distills the authors experiences, covering a wide range of scenarios with clarity and will serve as a learning curve for anyone entering politics or campaign-related fields

In the evening, Radhotsavam was held for the processional idols of Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy on the streets of the temple town

Dhinakaran and Anbumani also expected to go to the national capital

According to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research, the 16th Assembly, whose tenure began on May 11, 2021, and is set to conclude on May 10, 2026, met for only 155 days, the lowest for a full-term Assembly since 1952