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Parts of Murshidabad witnessed unrest on Friday after Ram Navami processions escalated into violent confrontations, involving stone-pelting, property damage, and arson, media reports said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact.
India on Friday expressed support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice over the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War, calling out Pakistan for continuing to deny its actions.
The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India for four major development projects spanning urban transport, healthcare, and agriculture across Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and offered prayers to Lord Rama.
Allahabad/IBNS: In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court on Friday said it is not a crime for a married man to be in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman, according to media reports.
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed speculation about a possible lockdown to tackle the energy crisis amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Chaos broke out at Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) when an assistant professor publicly proposed to a female student in front of his class, sparking outrage among students who physically assaulted him.
An Indian national was killed, and several others were injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell over a populated area in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
New Delhi/IBNS: The government of India has confirmed that the country has sufficient oil and fuel supplies for nearly two months, urging citizens not to panic over rumours of shortages.
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday chair a meeting with all Chief Ministers to review the preparedness of states amid the growing challenges posed by the West Asia conflict.
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan over its reported role as a mediator in the West Asia conflict, asserting that India is not a “dalaal (broker) nation”, media reports said.
Tehran/New Delhi/IBNS: Iran has opened the strategic Strait of Hormuz for five friendly nations, including India, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.
Vijayawada/IBNS: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Seven personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces deployed for election duty in West Bengal have been removed from the state after violating conduct rules by attending an Iftar gathering, sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.
In a sharp rebuke, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has warned of possible criminal contempt proceedings after an alleged attempt was made to question his judicial order through personal channels.
Kolkata/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the candidature of Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections.
The Indian National Congress is preparing to move court against the Centre’s directive asking it to vacate its long-time headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, calling the move an attack on the party’s legacy.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Gurugram Police, calling its handling of a child abuse case the “height of insensitivity”, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: Iran believes India can play an effective role in easing tensions in West Asia, the country’s ambassador to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, said.
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late Tuesday evening, March 24, 2026, due to feeling unwell from weather changes, sources said.
Several Indian-flagged tankers have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global shipping, the Centre said on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial conversation as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with both leaders underlining the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open for global stability.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court of India has raised pointed questions to the West Bengal government during a hearing on alleged interference in Enforcement Directorate (ED) operations linked to a political consultancy firm.
New Delhi/IBNS: Harish Rana, the first person in India to receive court approval for passive euthanasia, died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, bringing a historic legal and medical case to a close.
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Headquarters Chief Engineer, Central Command, to strengthen capacity building and enhance professional excellence in construction management.
A political controversy broke out after a letter from the Election Commission of India surfaced online carrying the seal of the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, media reports said.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with a particular focus on energy security concerns.
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