March 14, 2026
131 articles published on this date
How Mazagon dock seeks to make a mark in merchant shipbuilding
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is actively exploring expansion into large commercial/merchant shipbuilding, potentially in partnership with South Ko...
Govt steps up building fertiliser buffer, turns to 'spot buying'
The Department of Fertilizers has pivoted to a spot-market procurement strategy to accelerate buffer-stock building ahead of the Kharif 2026 sowing season, c...
Navy warships keep watch on India-bound vessels in Hormuz
The Indian Navy deployed more than five frontline warships — including destroyers and frigates — east of the Strait of Hormuz as part of Operation Urja Surak...
India condemns Pakistan air strikes against Afghanistan: ‘Kabul’s sovereignty must be respected’
India's Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan's air strikes on Afghan territory, calling them "yet another act of aggression by a Pakistani establi...
BRICS members involved in conflict, difficult to forge consensus: MEA
India's MEA formally acknowledged that forging a common BRICS position on the West Asia conflict is "difficult" because several BRICS member states are direc...
Fertilizer stocks for kharif: Centre struggles to avoid crisis
A Parliament Standing Committee asked the Centre to put in place structured, long-term measures to avert a fertilizer supply crisis ahead of the Kharif 2026 ...
American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019
The American flag was raised over the US Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela on March 14, 2026 — exactly seven years after it was lowered when the US and Venezuela...
What is the Essential Commodities Act? | Explained
The Central Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and issued the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, in response to disruptions to ...
Iran Guards say targeted U.S. forces at Saudi base with missiles
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had targeted US forces at Prince Sultan Air Base (Al-Kharj) in Saudi Arabia — which Iran describ...
Captive power generation rules amended
The Ministry of Power notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, to overhaul captive power project (CP...
SC seeks status report on Ganga bank encroachments
The Supreme Court directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the Union government to submit a comprehensive status report on encroachments alon...
Experts laud A.P. CM’s vision for Quantum Valley project
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility (AQRF) on April 14, 2026 — World Quantum Day — marking I...
Trump says several countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
US President Trump announced that multiple countries would send warships to the Persian Gulf to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping a...
Iran threatens U.S. companies in region if energy facilities hit
Iran's Foreign Minister warned that Tehran would target energy facilities belonging to or partially owned by American companies operating in the Gulf region ...
Watch: Why Iran’s tiny Kharg Island could shape the course of the Iran-Israel-U.S. war
Kharg Island, handling approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports, emerged as the central strategic asset in the Iran-Israel-US conflict following US military s...
India facilitating negotiations within BRICS on West Asia conflict: Jaiswal
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India, as the 2026 BRICS Chair, is actively engaging member countries to develop a common BRICS position on the ...
India bars PNG users from keeping or refilling LPG cylinders
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000 under the Essential Commodi...
Israel says killed two top Iran intelligence officers in Tehran
Israeli forces conducted a targeted airstrike in Tehran on March 14, 2026, killing two senior officials in the Intelligence Directorate of Khatam al-Anbiya, ...
Why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the Gulf conflict
The ongoing West Asia conflict has inflicted an estimated Rs 2,500 crore in revenue losses on Indian carriers as key Gulf and Europe routes face airspace clo...
Ladakh to protest for safeguards on March 16, despite Sonam Wangchuk release
Despite the release of climate activist and Ladakh rights campaigner Sonam Wangchuk on March 14, 2026 — after six months of detention under the National Secu...
Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia? | Explained
The Supreme Court of India, in *Harish Rana v. Union of India* (2026 INSC 222), permitted the withdrawal of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH...
Mojtaba Khamenei | The cleric with a gun
Following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the opening phase of the 2026 Iran-Israel-US war (February 28, 2026), Iran's Assembly of Expert...
International status for Madurai airport will draw more tourists, pilgrims, says Union Minister
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport on March 10, 2026, an...
India well-placed to deal with any situation on crude oil, fuel amid West Asia supply shock: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated at the CNBC-TV18 India Business Leaders Awards that India is well-placed to handle any disruption in crude oil and fuel...
SP supports notice seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal: Akhilesh Yadav
On March 13–14, 2026, 193 INDIA bloc MPs (63 from Rajya Sabha, 130 from Lok Sabha) submitted formal notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking the removal ...
Himachal Pradesh excludes ACB, vigilance bureau from RTI purview
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh issued a notification excluding the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) from the ambit of the Right to Infor...
US attacks Kharg Island, marks a new escalatory phase; oil prices may soar
US forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island on March 13–14, 2026, in what President Trump described as hitting "90 Iranian military targets" in ...
Wangchuk release comes two days before 25th, and ‘final’, hearing against NSA detention
The Centre revoked Sonam Wangchuk's NSA detention on March 14, 2026 — exactly two days before what was to be the 25th and final scheduled hearing in the Supr...
Iran war: Amid gas shortage, India seeks safe passage for 22 vessels stranded near Strait of Hormuz
India's Ministry of External Affairs sought safe passage for 22 Indian-flagged vessels stranded west of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's blockade restricted...
Why the Competition Commission cleared BookMyShow of market dominance abuse charges
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint filed by Vijay Gopal, founder of rival ticketing portal Showtyme, alleging that BookMySho...
As Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, a look at why Ladakh is seeking Sixth Schedule protections
The Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the detention of climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980 after approxim...
Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump called on other nations to contribute naval vessels to secure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, amid Iran's selective ...
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait of Hormuz, envoy says
India's Ambassador to Iran confirmed on March 14, 2026, that Iran had allowed some Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic n...
Dying with dignity- processes around living will still complicated
Eight years after the Supreme Court's landmark 2018 ruling recognizing the right to die with dignity, the processes around executing an Advance Medical Direc...
Iran war leads to food inflation in the Gulf region on shortage, soaring freight charges
The ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict has caused severe food inflation across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with prices of vegetables and fruits ro...
Govt. bars PNG users from retaining or refilling LPG connections
The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order on March 14, 2026, barring ...
Menstrual leave policy at national level keeping interest of women in mind would be welcome: Karnataka’s Labour Minister Santosh Lad
Karnataka's Labour Minister Santosh Lad has expressed support for a national-level menstrual leave policy, stating that a policy "keeping the interest of wom...
US strike on Iran’s key oil export island Kharg raises fears of wider supply disruption
President Trump announced that US forces had struck military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf — Iran's primary oil export terminal that handles ap...
Poor diets pushing children towards diseases traditionally seen in adults: Expert
The World Obesity Atlas 2026 reports that approximately 41 million Indian children (aged 5–19 years) have high Body Mass Index (BMI) — either overweight or l...
Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban 'drone attacks'
Pakistan reported thwarting drone attacks launched by the Afghan Taliban on March 13, 2026, with drones targeting locations across Abbottabad, Swabi, Nowsher...
Kerala achieves milestone in AMR control efforts
Kerala's Health Department has officially designated 83 hospitals as "Antibiotic Smart Hospitals" (ASH) and 5 panchayats as "Antibiotic Literate Panchayats" ...
PM Unity Malls to promote U.P.’s ODOP and GI-tagged products
The Uttar Pradesh government is constructing PM Unity Malls in Agra, Varanasi, and Lucknow to provide permanent retail and display platforms for One District...
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZ’s fully automated Haldia bulk terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT), India's first fully automated dry bulk facility, on March 14, 2026, and dedicated it...
Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE's Fujairah, industry sources say
Oil loading operations at the UAE's Fujairah oil terminal were partially suspended after a fire broke out, with industry sources attributing it to debris fro...
Iran, Israel and the pitfalls of the global nuclear regime
The US-Israel–Iran conflict that began on February 28, 2026, has reignited global debate about the structural weaknesses of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Tre...
U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island that handles oil exports
US forces carried out large-scale precision strikes on Iran's Kharg Island on March 13–14, 2026, targeting naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bun...
Govt’s minority scholarship scheme frozen 3 yrs as probe into fraud meanders, students pay price
The central government's flagship Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship schemes for minority students have been effectively frozen for over three years foll...
Drones, burning ships: Indian sailors stranded off Iran just want to go home
Hundreds of commercial vessels, including ships with Indian crew, have been stranded near the Strait of Hormuz and the port of Bandar Abbas, Iran, for approx...
PM unveils connectivity projects worth ₹18,680 crore in West Bengal
The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects worth ₹18,680 crore in West Bengal on March 14, 2026, comprising road, ...
Researchers discover chemical reaction that opens new avenues in drug development, protein science
Researchers at Flinders University (Australia) have announced the discovery of a previously unknown type of chemical reaction: the "trisulfide metathesis rea...
India intensifies dialogue with Iran as tankers carrying LPG, LNG await passage via Hormuz
India has intensified diplomatic engagement with Iran to secure safe passage for Indian-flagged tankers carrying LPG and LNG through the Strait of Hormuz. Tw...
Kerala govt to acquire 230 acres of land for Vizhinjam port-related development
The Kerala Cabinet approved the acquisition of 230 acres of land in Kottukal, Maranallur, and Amaravila areas near Vizhinjam International Seaport for the de...
INLAND WATER TRANSPORT IN PUNJAB
The government has taken steps to develop inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure in Punjab, leveraging the state's river network — primarily the Beas (N...
Failure of atomic clock cripples ISRO’s NavIC system
The last functional atomic clock aboard IRNSS-1F satellite stopped functioning on 13 March 2026, after the satellite completed its 10-year design life (launc...
Roll out of Haryana model fertiliser sales in other States to take time, says government
The Central government acknowledged that the rollout of Haryana's farmer-registration-linked fertiliser sales model to other states will take considerable ti...
India fast-tracks fertiliser imports to cushion kharif season from West Asia supply shock
India has advanced a global tender for urea imports and placed orders for 13.5 lakh tonnes of fertiliser to be delivered by mid-February, in anticipation of ...
Kerala moderates stance on Sabarimala restriction on entry of women
The Kerala government (LDF) filed a 17-page affidavit in the Supreme Court stating that the question of women's entry into Sabarimala Temple should be decide...
Undemocratic practice from colonial era: Shashi Tharoor urges SC to limit detention as Centre releases Sonam Wangchuk
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the Supreme Court to evolve strict norms for the maximum period of detention permissible without trial under the National Se...
Evening news wrap: All Indian crew in Persian Gulf safe, says govt; Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention; & more
The Indian government confirmed that all Indian crew members aboard vessels in the Persian Gulf — including those near the Strait of Hormuz — were safe, amid...
Iran crisis: MEA says five Indians killed, one missing in conflict; two LPG vessels cross Strait of Hormuz safely
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on March 14, 2026, that five Indian nationals had been killed and one was still missing as a result of t...
Two more Indian ships safely cross Strait of Hormuz, 22 others on standby
Two Indian-flagged tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz early morning on March 14, 2026, following diplom...
PM Mudra Yojana Provides Collateral-Free Loans up to ?20 Lakh to Entrepreneurs and Enterprises
The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) now offers collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to micro, small, and non-corporate entrepreneurs — double the previous...
Iran-US-Israel war may cause short-term economic shortfall in India, says Piyush Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal acknowledged that the Iran-US-Israel conflict would likely cause a short-term economic shortfall in India, while affi...
Government remains committed to fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to facilitate constructive and meaningful dialogue with all stakeholders
The Government of India issued an official statement affirming its commitment to "fostering an environment of peace, stability, and mutual trust in Ladakh to...
'BJP betrayed Ladakh on statehood promise': Akhilesh Yadav after MHA revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The MHA revoked Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the NSA on March 14, 2026, signalling willingness to resume dialogue with Ladakhi stakeholders on regional d...
Two Indian vessels carrying LPG cross Strait of Hormuz safely: Shipping Min official
Two Indian-flagged LPG carriers, MV Shivalik and MV Nanda Devi, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 14, 2026, carrying a combined approximatel...
MSME Ministry Completes 364 MSE-CDP Projects; SFURTI Boosts Traditional Industry Clusters
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises reported to Lok Sabha (March 12, 2026) that 364 out of 606 approved projects under the Micro and Small En...
'Yet another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan
India issued a strong formal condemnation of Pakistan's air strikes inside Afghanistan on March 14, 2026, with MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling them ...
Modi govt exposed again, Sonam Wangchuk jailed without evidence: Kejriwal
Sonam Wangchuk, the 59-year-old Ladakh-based climate activist, educator, and advocate for Ladakh's statehood, was released on March 14, 2026 after nearly six...
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) implements Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) for the development of Khadi and Village Industries Sector
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is implementing the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) — an umbrella Central Sector Scheme for the develo...
Environmental activists oppose Kerala govt’s Wayanad twin tunnel project, move SC
The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi (WPSS) filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking revocation of the environmental clearance granted for Kerala's...
India slams Pakistan’s air strikes inside Afghanistan
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) strongly condemned Pakistan's air strikes inside Afghanistan, calling them "yet another act of aggression by a Pak...
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister FAH&D and Panchayati Raj announces sanction of 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park Project in Anantnag, J&K
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAH&D) and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced the sanction of a ₹100 crore Integrated A...
SHIPBUILDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
The Government of India has extended and significantly enhanced the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP) for Indian shipyards, as part of a broad...
Oppn files notices in both Houses for removal of CEC
Opposition parties submitted notices in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Marc...
Govt tables bill proposing more precise definition of transgender, drops ‘self-perceived gender identity’
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha, proposing a narrower, medically-anchored definition of 'tran...
US initiates ‘forced labour’ trade probe against India, 59 others
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) launched Section 301 investigations against 60 economies, including India, for alleged failure to impose and en...
West Asia conflict | With question mark on flexible gas plants, govt explores alternatives
The ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply chains, casting uncertainty over India's planned flexible gas-based power pla...
After few India-bound oil tankers, Indian-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz; another may transit soon
Following the successful transit of the Shivalik, a second Indian-flagged LPG tanker is reported to be preparing to cross the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian ...
India’s navigation satellite system suffers major setback: 1 of 4 operational IRNSS satellites fails
The atomic clock aboard IRNSS-1F — one of India's Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) satellites — stopped functioning on March 13, 2026, after the ...
Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under National Security Act
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revoked the NSA detention of Ladakh-based climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk with "immediate effect" on March 14...
Tariffs to LPG, crisis spillover sharpens policy challenge
India faces a simultaneous compound shock in 2026: the West Asia energy crisis (LPG and fuel supply disruption, Brent above $100/bbl) and the threat of US ta...
Two weeks of war in West Asia: The five big takeaways from the widening conflict
Fourteen days into the US-Israel war against Iran (from February 28 to March 13, 2026), the conflict has escalated across multiple fronts, producing five maj...
Explained: US attack on Kharg Island marks new escalation in war, could send oil prices soaring
The US strike on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island — home to approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil export infrastructure — represents a significant esc...
How Maharashtra’s Dharma Swatantrya Bill seeks to curb unlawful religious conversions
Maharashtra's cabinet cleared the draft Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026 (Freedom of Religion Bill), proposing to prohibit unlawful religious conversions ac...
India, US engaged in talks on bilateral trade pact: Commerce ministry
India's Commerce Ministry confirmed on March 13, 2026 that India and the United States remain actively engaged in negotiations for a mutually beneficial trad...
LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Shivalik, carrying approximately 55,000 tonnes of LPG, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on March 13–14, 2026, marking ...
North Korea fires 10 ballistic missiles during U.S.-South Korea military drills
North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles from the Sunan area near Pyongyang on March 14, 2026, at approximately 1:20 pm local time. The missi...
Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island that handles oil exports
US Central Command carried out one of the largest aerial bombardments in the region's recent history against Kharg Island, Iran's primary crude oil export te...
How biofertilisers are changing farmer practices in India
Biofertiliser adoption by Indian farmers has been accelerating, driven by government incentives under PM-PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agricul...
Trump rejected Putin's offer to move Iran's uranium to Russia, Axios reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed, in a phone call with US President Donald Trump, that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium be transferred to Russia...
Attack on Manipur woman: NHRC issues notice to Delhi Police
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, taking suo motu cognisance of reports that a woman from Manipur...
US attacks military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United States struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, home to approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil export capacity, in what Trump described as "...
Weather risks from possible El Nino and global tensions could pressure inflation in 2026: SBI report
A State Bank of India (SBI) research report warned that a possible El Nino build-up in 2026, combined with geopolitical tensions driving energy prices higher...
Iran arranges special transport to bring back 180 of its sailors from India
Iran arranged special chartered transport to repatriate approximately 180 of its sailors who were stranded in India following the sinking of the Iranian wars...
Centre revokes detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under NSA
On March 14, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the detention of Ladakhi climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act...
West Asia conflict: Iran, U.S. threaten attacks on oil facilities
President Trump warned he may "wipe out" Iran's largest oil export hub on Kharg Island if Iran continued to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — fra...
11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme
Eleven Indian nationals were charged in Massachusetts on March 13, 2026, with conspiracy to commit visa fraud in an elaborate scheme involving staged armed r...
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff filed a War Powers Resolution on March 13, 2026, seeking to prevent President Trump from attack...
Kharg Island: The pearl of the Persian Gulf
The United States carried out "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East" against military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, acc...
Hamas urges Iran to stop ‘targeting neighbouring’ countries; supports Tehran's right to defend itself against U.S.-Israel
Hamas issued a statement on March 14, 2026, calling on Iran to "avoid targeting neighbouring countries" in its retaliatory military actions against the US-Is...
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
An explosive device detonated against the outer wall of the Cheider Orthodox Jewish school on Zeelandstraat in Amsterdam-Buitenveldert on March 14, 2026. No ...
Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report
Rating agency ICRA projects India's integrated sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY2026, driven by improved sugarcane availability after a poor FY...
Rich state, borrowed money: Karnataka’s growth story has a debt problem that is only getting worse
Karnataka, which contributes billions to national GDP growth and commands among the highest FDI inflows of any Indian state, is simultaneously running a reve...
Govt’s minority scholarship scheme frozen 3 yrs as probe into fraud meanders, students pay price
Central government minority scholarship schemes — including pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships — have remained suspended for approxima...
Good practices for women FPOs for transforming rural economies
Policy discussion highlights the transformative potential of women-led Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in India's rural economy when backed by adequate ...
Missile strikes a helipad inside U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi security officials
A missile struck the helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad on March 14, 2026, wounding two people, in an attack attributed to Iran-aligned Shia m...
South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with North’s Kim Jong Un
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with President Trump in Washington on March 13, 2026, and discussed the possibility of reopening high-level dial...
The week in charts: Crude oil shock, India’s EM rank, e-way bill generations
Global crude oil prices rose sharply to around $102 per barrel (Brent), driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions, creating inflationary pressur...
Brazil revokes U.S. official Darren Beattie's visa in reciprocal measure
Brazil revoked the visa of Darren Beattie, a far-right adviser to US President Donald Trump, in a reciprocal diplomatic measure announced by Brazilian Presid...
Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high
Indian equity benchmark indices declined approximately 2% on March 14, 2026, with the Nifty 50 slipping from an open of 23,462 to a close near 23,112 — touch...
Sri Lanka repatriates remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in U.S. torpedo strike
Sri Lanka repatriated the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed when the frigate IRIS Dena was torpedoed by a US submarine on March 4, 2026, in international ...
U.S. is begging world, India, to buy Russian oil: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States is "begging" India and the world to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea — a ...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iranian media reports no damage to Kharg oil infrastructure after U.S. strike
Iranian state media reported that US strikes on Kharg Island left the island's oil infrastructure intact, with only military installations (air defences, nav...
Maharashtra govt. tables Bill to ban ‘unlawful conversions’
The Maharashtra government tabled the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 (also titled Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam 2026) in the state legislature, aim...
Global sugar prices fall amid surplus supply from Brazil: ICRA
Global raw sugar prices fell to $313 per metric tonne in February 2026, down from $445/MT in February 2025 — a drop of approximately 30% year-on-year — drive...
Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention, says step aimed at peace & dialogue in Ladakh
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs revoked the National Security Act (NSA) detention of climate activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk on March 14, 2026, afte...
U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices
The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) updated and expanded several Venezuela-related General Licenses to allow greater investm...
Bhopal gas tragedy: Madhya Pradesh HC asks government to share clean-up plan
The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the state government to submit a detailed plan for assessment and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater at ...
US begins emergency oil reserve release of 86 million barrels in bid to bring down fuel prices
The US Department of Energy began initial deliveries from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), releasing 86 million barrels in the first tranche of a 172 m...
India roots for benefits system at pandemic agreement talks
India has aligned with a coalition of approximately 100 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) at WHO pandemic agreement negotiations, demanding that devel...
Karnataka High Court upholds KPTCL regulations entrusting departmental inquiries to Lokayukta
The Karnataka High Court upheld regulations of the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) that entrust departmental inquiries against its e...
Nine-judge SC Bench to hear arguments on March 17 on definition of 'industry'
A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, is scheduled to hear arguments from March 17 on the definition of '...
Fuel shortages from Middle East war begin to threaten global food supply
Fuel shortages caused by the disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have begun affecting agricultural production in multiple countries: Austral...
Parliamentary panel seeks allocation of realistic fertiliser subsidy fund at budget estimate stage
A Parliamentary Standing Committee urged the Finance Ministry to allocate fertiliser subsidy funds at the Budget Estimate (BE) stage that are aligned with ac...
Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain sworn in as Bihar governor
Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain was sworn in as the Governor of Bihar on March 14, 2026, at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Patna. The oath of...
Ladakh protest: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to be released as govt revokes NSA detention
The Centre revoked the National Security Act detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk with immediate effect on March 14, 2026. Wangchuk had been detained...
Over 6,000 kg of meth worth Rs 36,000 crore destroyed in Andamans
The Andaman and Nicobar Police completed the destruction of more than 6,003 kg of methamphetamine (crystal meth) valued at approximately Rs 36,000 crore in t...
US opens trade probe into India, EU, China and others over forced labour policies
The US Trade Representative (USTR) initiated Section 301 investigations on March 11, 2026, against 60 economies — including India, China, the EU, UK, Japan, ...
PM unveils projects worth Rs 23,550 cr in Assam’s Silchar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled projects worth Rs 23,550 crore in Silchar, the principal city of the Cachar district in southern Assam, ahead of the As...
What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in Lok Sabha on March 12, proposes fundamental changes to the 2019 Act's defi...