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A Moment of Recognition In a significant celebration of humanitarian leadership, Nita Ambani was honored by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Bhubaneswar on March 16, 2026. She received an honorary doctorate alongside the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025, recognizing her far-reaching contributions through Reliance Foundation across education, healthcare, rural…

The government has taken over a prime ₹410-crore land parcel in the heart of New Delhi that had been allotted more than 45 years ago to United News of India (UNI). The agency’s office at 9 Rafi Marg has now been sealed, following a court-backed eviction. While the move is rooted in legal findings over land misuse, the…

A High-Stakes Visit Amid Global Flux S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to Brussels marked a significant diplomatic moment, coming just weeks after the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Invited by Kaja Kallas, Jaishankar addressed all 27 EU foreign ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council—India’s first such engagement since escalating tensions in West Asia disrupted global supply…

Abrar Ahmed’s £190,000 Deal Sparks Debate A fresh controversy has erupted in cricket after SunRisers Leeds signed Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 during the 2026 auction of The Hundred in England. The signing, which took place on March 12, immediately drew attention because the franchise is owned by India’s Sun Group, led by media tycoon…

A Timely Arrival in Troubled Waters Another crucial shipment has reached Indian shores as the LPG tanker Nanda Devi, carrying nearly 47,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, docked at Vadinar Port on Tuesday. Its arrival follows closely on the heels of Shivalik, which had earlier braved the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz to reach Mundra…

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…