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On March 14, Iranian authorities granted permission for Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi to transit the Strait of Hormuz following a recent high-level dialogue between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Masoud Pezeshkian. The two vessels successfully crossed under active escort by an armed warship with air defence systems engaged, marking...
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World No. 2 tennis star Aryna Sabelenko has secured her place as the defending champion by defeating Linda Nuskowa with a straight-set score of six-three, four-six to reach what will be his third final appearance at Indian Wells over three years. The Belarusian player reached this milestone without losing any set during their tournament run so far and is now scheduled for an intense duel...
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The Centre revoked the National Security Act (NSA) detention of Ladakh engineer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect on Saturday, March 14. Detained by local police in September after violent protests over water rights began last month when he was arrested for his role as an innovator leading to a six-month incarceration at Jodhpur jail under the National Security Act...
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World number one Danieli Medvedev ended the 20-match unbeaten run of Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in a stunning semi-final victory at BNP Paribas Open, winning straight sets with scores reported as six-three and seven-six (7/3). The Russian player avenged back-to-back Indian Wells finals losses to his rival by using an impressive service display that broke the world number one's perfect start of 2026.
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On Friday March 13, the United States Attorney's Office for Massachusetts charged eleven Indian nationals living illegally in states such as Ohio and Kentucky over a conspiracy involving visa fraud; prosecutors allege these individuals staged armed robberies at convenience stores so that store clerks could falsely claim to be crime victims under U category immigration protections.
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At least seven people, including all the deceased victims who were identified as pilgrim tourists from India on a microbus returning to Kathmandu after visiting Manakamana Temple in Gandaki Province. The accident occurred when passengers veered off an unpaved mountain road and tumbled down into approximately 500 feet of ravine or gorge terrain, resulting in seven fatalities while nine others...
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Bhushan Kumar Mittal, a 75-year-old man in Farrukhabad's Uttar Pradesh district (note discrepancy between sources), collapsed while standing in an extended queue to purchase cooking gas. Witnesses attempted CPR at the scene but could not revive him before he was declared dead following his sudden collapse during what authorities allege as heart-related cardiac arrest incidents linked to...
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announced a comprehensive relief package on Saturday to address the ongoing commercial LPG shortage triggered by regional conflicts in West Asia, which has severely impacted food and small-scale industrial sectors across Chennai. The government introduced an immediate subsidy of Rs 2 per unit for electricity consumption specifically targeting restaurants,...
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Iran has confirmed safe passage through its Strait of Hormuz waters to Indian vessels, a move hailed as significant diplomatic progress amidst ongoing regional conflict. Ambassador Mohammad Fathali explicitly stated that India remains "our friend" and assured New Delhi's energy security against maritime disruptions affecting the critical waterway.
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On March 13, opposition parties led by Trinamool Congress moved an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar before the presiding officers of both Houses of Parliament. This historic step marks the first time such removal proceedings have been initiated in India's legislature since its inception on February 28th and is based on seven charges including partisan...
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On March 14, India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued an advisory stating that sufficient quantities of LPG gas, petrol, and diesel are available at all retail outlets nationwide. This announcement comes as citizens express growing concern over potential shortages amid reports linking energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to ongoing conflicts in both Iran-US relations and...
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Indian budget airline Akasa has joined the ranks of major carriers like IndiGo and Air India in imposing a fuel surcharge effective March 15, driven by soaring aviation turbine prices linked to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The new levy will range from ₹90 per flight hour up to Rs 376 on domestic routes (Note: Excerpt data shows varying ranges across sources like "₹199" or...
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The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation seeking a nationwide policy for menstrual leave among women students and employees. Chief Justice Surya Kant raised concerns that making such leaves compulsory would unintentionally reinforce gender stereotypes, noting in his observation that employers might refuse to hire or promote any woman under this...
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A total of over 193 opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc have signed notices in both Houses seeking a motion for removal against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Sources indicate that at least 60 Rajya Sabha lawmakers and roughly twice as many Lok Sabha members supported this unprecedented move, citing "partial conduct" during voter list revisions where they accused him of partisan bias favoring the ruling...
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Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz has dressed as a bbee following his win in the quarter-finals of the BIndian Wels tournament, marking entry into semis for fifth time at event and sparking celebration among fans who have embraced him with enthusiasm since he began wearing bee costume after winning against Cameron Norrie.
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Elina Svitolina, the ninth-ranked Ukrainian player, defeated world number two Iga Swiatke 6-2 and 4-7 in a dramatic quarterfinal match at Indian Wells on Thursday (March 13) to secure her spot against Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina for next week's semifinal. The victory marked Svitolina's first appearance since the last time she reached this stage, while Swiatke suffered another early...
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Russian star Daniil Medvedev defeated defending champion and British No. 1 Jack Draper in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open, ending a title defense that concluded with significant controversy surrounding an umpire's hindrance call at 5-40 (or similar scoreline as per snippets). The pivotal decision awarded crucial points to Medvedev after he had already made his next shot while Draper...
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World number one Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinal round of the ATP and WTA Masters 1000 at Indian Wells on Thursday, defeating fourth-seeded Learner Tien in straight sets with scores of six-2. This marks a significant milestone as it is only his third time reaching this stage for both tours combined; however, despite securing victory away from home against an opponent who had won two...
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On March 12 (local time), a foreign-flagged vessel named *Shenlong* successfully crossed the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and docked in Mumbai carrying approximately one million barrels of Saudi crude oil. This marks the first post-conflict transit through this critical energy choke point, which had previously stalled following US-Israel offensive actions against Iran that began on February 28;...
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The Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached thirty-one immovable properties worth approximately Rs 582 crores in connection with its probe into alleged money laundering involving companies under the control of former chairman, Reliance Group's home finance and commercial financing arms were among those implicated as part of a broader investigation that began on March 10.