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A message from US President Donald Trump praising India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out by activist Laura Loomer at the India Today Conclave 2026, where she also hinted that Trump may visit India again in the near future.

LIGO is designed to work in sync with two similar facilities in the United States to detect the ripples in spacetime produced by the movement of large celestial objects like stars and planets

De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-nomadic Tribes must be enumerated separately in 2027 Census and given legal recognition for socio-economic uplift

Union Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Raksha Khadse called for greater focus on non-cricket sports and highlighted government initiatives on sports tourism and sports science careers while addressing the Sports Journalists Federation of India convention in Delhi

India defeated Italy 1-0 in the semifinal of the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier in Hyderabad. Manisha Chauhan scored the decisive goal as the hosts secured a place in the final, where they will face England

Amadou Soukouna scored an injury-time winner as Rajasthan United defeated Namdhari Sports Academy 3-2 in the Indian Football League in Jaipur. The striker netted twice as the home side secured their first win and moved to fourth in the table

Two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in an attack in Oman’s Sohar, the Ministry of External Affairs said. India is coordinating with local authorities and employers while monitoring the situation amid escalating tensions across West Asia

Trai has proposed new rules allowing telecom operators to disconnect all phone connections of callers flagged for spam by AI systems, even without customer complaints. Repeat violators could face year-long disconnection and device blocking under the draft telecom commercial communications regulations

The government introduced the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha seeking a precise definition of “transgender” and excluding different sexual orientations and self-perceived identities. The Bill also proposes graded punishments for serious offences against transgender persons

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu disbursed over Rs 2,500 crore to nearly 47 lakh farmers under the Annadata Sukhibava-PM Kishan welfare scheme. The payment represents the third tranche of financial assistance promised during the 2024 elections

IndiGo will introduce fuel charges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14 due to rising jet fuel prices triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Political leaders across parties reacted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on rising West Asia tensions, with some welcoming the outreach while others raised concerns about India’s foreign policy and regional developments.

Amid fears of horse-trading before the Rajya Sabha elections, the Congress has shifted nine of its 14 MLAs from Odisha to Bengaluru. Party leaders said the move was a precautionary measure to prevent poaching and ensure unity during voting.

One of the 28 Indian-flagged vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict has sailed away safely. Authorities said the tanker Jag Prakash has departed the eastern side of the strait and is headed to Tanzania

Telugu actor Rajendra Prasad has apologised for a remark about former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and legendary actor M G Ramachandran, saying it was inadvertent. His apology came after Tamil film personalities urged him to clarify the comment

BITS Pilani will invest Rs 1,000 crore to establish an AI Plus campus in Amaravati over the next five years. The campus, expected to accommodate 7,000 students, will offer courses in artificial intelligence, robotics, data science and other emerging technologies

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted an illegal synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh, and seized 237 kg of Alprazolam worth Rs 47 crore. The operation, part of 'Operation White Hammer', led to the arrest of two alleged masterminds

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilization Fund will help India respond to unexpected crises such as global conflicts and supply disruptions. The Lok Sabha approved supplementary demands for grants worth Rs 2.01 lakh crore

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The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy for paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, warning that mandatory provisions could discourage hiring. The court directed authorities to consider the petitioner’s representation and examine the issue.

Two Indians were killed and eleven people injured in a bombing incident in Sohar city near Muscat. The Ministry of External Affairs said ten of the injured are Indians with non-lethal injuries and are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

The Supreme Court has stayed a Telangana High Court order directing the State government to announce movie ticket price hikes at least 90 days before a film’s release. The court issued notice on a plea filed by production house Mythri Movie Makers.

Authorities across India, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh, have intensified security measures ahead of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan. Police deployments, drones, and CCTV monitoring were arranged to ensure peaceful observance.