193 MPs Submit Removal Notice Against Election Chief In a dramatic development in India’s political landscape, 193 Members of Parliament have submitted a formal notice seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The motion, submitted on March 12, 2026, includes signatures from 130 MPs in the Lok Sabha and 63 in the Rajya Sabha,…
Supreme Court Flags Risks of Compulsory Policy India’s Supreme Court has declined to mandate menstrual leave across workplaces, cautioning that such a legal requirement could unintentionally harm women’s employment prospects. Hearing a public interest litigation seeking compulsory paid leave for menstruation, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that forcing employers through law might…
Washington and New Delhi Move Closer to Critical Minerals Deal The United States and India are on the verge of finalizing a landmark agreement on critical minerals, signaling a major shift in global supply chain strategy. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Washington and New Delhi are “very close” to…
More than 52,000 Indian nationals have safely returned from the Gulf region between March 1 and March 7, 2026, as conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel disrupted air travel and threatened civilian safety. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that 32,107 passengers were flown home by Indian carriers, including Air India, while thousands more…
The Delhi High Court signalled a dramatic turn in the long-running excise policy controversy on March 9, 2026, when Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said she would pass an order staying the controversial remarks made by a trial court that discharged all accused in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case. The judge also indicated she would…
Indian equity markets plunged sharply on March 9, 2026, after escalating conflict in West Asia triggered a surge in global crude prices and rattled investor sentiment worldwide. The benchmark BSE Sensex crashed 2,344.63 points (2.97%) to close at 76,574.27, after hitting an intraday low of 76,573.01. The Nifty 50 tumbled 703.15 points (2.88%) to 23,747.30, slipping well below the 23,800…
Indian Carriers Gear Up Amid West Asia Turmoil As the US–Israel–Iran conflict enters its sixth day, Indian airlines are racing to restore connectivity with the Middle East, launching special relief flights to bring home stranded passengers. The crisis, triggered by February 28 strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has led to sweeping airspace closures across…
A War Recasting West Asia’s Power Balance The US–Israel–Iran conflict, which erupted on February 28, 2026, has fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of West Asia. Joint American and Israeli air operations—code-named “Operation Epic Fury” and “Operation Roaring Lion”—struck Iranian nuclear installations, military assets, and top leadership figures, culminating in the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader,…
A Region on Edge: War Enters Day Four The Iran–US–Israel war, now in its fourth day since February 28, 2026, has rapidly transformed into one of the most volatile Middle East confrontations in decades. The conflict began when the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and senior leadership under “Operation…
A Spiritual Milestone in Industrial Jharkhand President Droupadi Murmu attended the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, marking a moment of deep cultural and spiritual resonance for the Kolhan region. Organised by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust, the groundbreaking ceremony symbolized not merely the construction of a temple,…
