Bihar: Nitish Kumar firm on Rajya Sabha move, son Nishant to join JDU tomorrow
Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decision to move to…
West Bengal: Didi begins sit-in, alleges EC ‘plot’ to delete voters’ names
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by removing genuine names from electoral rolls. She highlighted…
Karnataka says it will ban social media for children under 16
Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16, aligning with global efforts to curb digital exposure. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the policy, aiming to address concerns over screen…
Before Dena, India let another Iran ship with 183 crew dock in Kochi
Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena, India granted permission for the Iranian ship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi port due to technical issues. This decision, made on March…
US waiver row: BJP flags UPA-era cuts in Iranian crude imports
The BJP highlighted a substantial decrease in India’s crude oil imports from Iran during the UPA era, which secured the nation an exemption from US sanctions. This revelation came as…
Strategic autonomy at risk: Congress on Russia oil waiver
Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being “blackmailed” by the US, citing American “permission” for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party leaders claim India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty…
Middle East conflict: There should be no cherry-picking on international law, says Iran deputy foreign minister
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on the sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2026. The meeting followed India’s condolences over the killing of…
IAF pilot part of Operation Sindoor among 2 killed in Assam Sukhoi crash
Two IAF pilots, Squadron Leader Anuj Vashishth and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, were killed when their Su-30MKI jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training sortie. The aircraft…
Opposition notice to oust Speaker Om Birla to be taken up in Lok Sabha on Monday
Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA’s majority rendering the motion’s defeat…
Jailed as juvenile, Bangladesh man freed after 21 years in jail
A Bangladeshi national walks free after 21 years in jail for murder. The Calcutta High Court ruled he was a minor when the crime occurred. Another convict from Birbhum district…

