Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting to review the evolving situation arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia and assess India’s preparedness to mitigate its impact. Convened on March 22, 2026, the high-level session reflected urgency as geopolitical tensions intensified, with ripple effects threatening global energy markets, trade flows,…
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…
USCIRF Flags India, Seeks Sanctions A fresh diplomatic row has emerged after the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) recommended sanctions on India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) over alleged religious freedom violations. The 2026 report also reiterates its call to designate India as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC), marking…
Dealers Asked to Pay Upfront India’s state-owned fuel giants have begun demanding advance payments from dealers for petrol and diesel, marking a major shift in how the country’s fuel retail system operates. Companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited—which together supply nearly 90% of India’s fuel outlets—have scrapped the…
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…
State Steps Up Efforts as Lakhs of Odias Face Crisis in Gulf Amid escalating tensions in West Asia and disruptions to international travel, the Odisha government has intensified efforts to bring back thousands of its residents working in Gulf countries. Lakhs of Odia migrant workers—many employed in construction and service sectors—are currently spread across cities…
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,…
