“Pak realised Afghanistan won’t be its vassal,” Expert says
Burzine Waghmar, Iranian and Pakistan studies expert at the University of London, said that Pakistan has come to the grim realisation that “Taliban 2.0 is a different kettle of fish…
Strait of Hormuz choke: China calls on warring parties to halt citing trade disruptions
Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian called for all parties in the Middle East to exercise restraint. Lin said that the recent tense situation in the…
PIA flight from Fujerah to Lahore diverts to Karachi over ‘snag’, to resume journey soon
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said that its flight PK178, travelling from Fujerah in the United Arab Emirates to Lahore, was diverted to Karachi due to a “snag”, Dawn reported. The…
PM Modi extends Eid greetings to UAE President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed Eid greetings to his ‘brother’ Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. In the call, PM Modi reiterated India’s strong condemnation…
Afghanistan has lost trust in Pakistan’s intentions regarding diplomatic solutions: FM Muttaqi after Pak airstrikes on Kabul
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has lost trust in Pakistan’s commitment to diplomacy after a deadly airstrike carried out by Pakistani forces killed hundreds of civilians at a drug rehabilitation…
Parliamentary panel calls for implementing Space Based Surveillance-III programme in time-bound manner
A Parlimentary committee has urged the Ministry of External Affairs to take necessary measures to deepen bilateral, multilateral engagements, expand defence partnerships, and formulate a comprehensive regional strategy that will…
Trump says scrapping Obama-led Iran deal averted ‘nuclear holocaust’
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his administration’s actions in the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, claiming that scrapping the Iran nuclear deal signed under former President Barack Obama…
“We want this war to end,” German Envoy to India says
Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India, said that the country wants the war to be over soon. Ackermann, while talking to ANI on Tuesday, said that Germany wants the warring…
Uttarakhand CM meets state Governor
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (retd) at Lok Bhavan. The Chief Minister apprised the Governor of various…
Himanta Sarma announces NDA seat sharing arrangement for Assam polls; AGP to contest 26 seats, BPF 11
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the BJP would announce its assembly poll candidates after a meeting of the party’s Parliamentary Board and that the party’s…
Haryana CM rebuts opposition, says Rs 100 crore allocated for SYL canal in budget
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the state government has made a provision of Rs 100 crore for the construction of the SYL canal in the Budget…
Govt announces many bill but does not implement it: SP MP Iqra Hasan on women’s reservation bill
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan on Tuesday expressed support for the Women Reservation Act, stating that the opposition stands in favour of the bill, while also raising concerns over its…
Standing Committee on Petroleum, Natural Gas presents report on Demands for Grants in Parliament
Member of Lok Sabha and the Standing Committee on Petroleum and Natural Gas, Janardan Singh Sigriwal, presented the seventh report on ‘Demands for Grants (2026-27)’ for the Ministry of Petroleum…
Congress President appoints AICC observers for party’s Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan across 4 states
The Congress President Mallikarjun Kharege has approved the appointment of AICC observers for Maharashtra, Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura to oversee the selection of District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents. According…
Jal Ganga Samvardhan Campaign to begin from March 19; local bodies must play active role, says CM Mohan Yadav
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said that the state-level Jal Ganga Samvardhan Campaign will commence across the state from March 19, emphasising the need for active participation of local…
Raghav Chadha seeks end to minimum balance penalties in banking system
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha has urged the government to end minimum balance penalties being charged by some banks, stating that they have collected a staggering Rs 19,000…
“I am not happy with it”: Pradyut Bordoloi after resigning from Congress; cites constant ‘insults’, lack of leadership support
Assam Congress Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi tendered his resignation to the AICC President, ending his lifelong association with the Congress party amid allegations of internal mistreatment. “With an overwhelming…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath provides Rs 1 Lakh aid to Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath distributed financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to 555 pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra at Lok Bhavan. Addressing the gathering, the Chief…
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Petrol price could hit $4, economists warn
It’s feasible that petrol prices could reach $4 a litre, economists say. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil prices, taking petrol prices with them. Over March,…
Domestic airfares up 10.6% in year to February
Domestic airfares increased in price 10.6% in the year to February 2026, according to the latest figures released by Stats NZ. International air travel meanwhile is up 1.8% over the…
“Pressure Comes Automatically”: Aakash Chopra on Jasprit Bumrah’s crucial role for Mumbai Indians
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra weighed in on the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) reliance on ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and their selection dilemma with respect to their overseas stars, for the…
“I will be very happy if Manpreet breaks my record,” says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey
Hockey India president and former India captain Dilip Tirkey said he would be pleased to see Manpreet Singh surpass his long-standing record of 412 international caps, describing it as a…
India’s emerging sports startup landscape report unveiled by Secretary of Sports Ministry
A landmark industry report titled “India’s Sports Startup Ecosystem: Current Status and Emerging Pathways”, commissioned by the Association for Sports Industry Professionals (ASIP) in collaboration with the Institute of Management…
IPL 2026: Tickets start at Rs 1,000 as Gujarat Titans introduce seamless m-ticketing to enhance fan-first matchday experience at home games
Putting fans first and tickets at their fingertips, Gujarat Titans have introduced a digital ticketing model for all home matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra…
