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Indian intelligence agencies have detected fresh online chatter aimed at radicalising youth amid the Israel-US-Iran conflict. Officials warn that AI-generated propaganda videos in multiple languages are being circulated to target Indian audiences and incite extremist activity

Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov urged negotiations to end the escalating West Asia conflict, warning of global price concerns amid speculation over a Strait of Hormuz closure. He said India is free to decide its oil suppliers while Russia remains open to supplying oil

A 17-year-old boy was beaten to death by an angry mob in West Bengal’s Malda after he allegedly opened fire during a quarrel between two groups on Holi, injuring four villagers. Police said tension prevailed and an investigation has been launched

The Centre has introduced a Self-Enumeration option for Census-2027, allowing households to submit details online before enumerators begin field visits. Union Home Minister Amit Shah also unveiled four digital tools and mascots to support India’s first fully digital census exercise

GAIL said LNG allocation from Petronet LNG under a long-term contract has been reduced to zero after a force majeure notice linked to navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and a possible shutdown at Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefaction facility

The Maharashtra CID on Thursday questioned VSR Ventures owner V K Singh in connection with the Baramati plane crash that killed Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. The agency is probing possible sabotage or criminal negligence

The Congress criticised the government over its silence after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka. Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge said India’s strategic autonomy was compromised and raised concerns over energy security and Indians in the Gulf

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Nitin Nabin filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections along with three other NDA candidates. The opposition RJD has fielded Amarendra Dhari Singh for one of the five seats going to polls

The Congress has announced six candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, renominating Abhishek Singhvi and Phulo Devi Netam. The party also fielded nominees from Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Telangana. The elections are scheduled for March 16

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said it blocked over 4.7 crore web-based cyber threats targeting Indian users in 2025. Nearly a quarter of internet users faced online attacks, with phishing, spam emails and file-less malware among the most common threats

Actor Sonu Sood has offered free accommodation in Dubai for travellers stranded due to flight disruptions linked to the escalating US-Iran conflict. He shared the announcement on X and said the stay would be arranged through Dugasta Properties

Bihar cadre IPS officer M Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Andhra Pradesh Police for questioning in the alleged custodial torture of former MP and current Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. The questioning follows directions from the Andhra Pradesh High Court

Royal Fables, India’s premier heritage platform, is set to return to Hyderabad with its third edition on March 17 at Gaurang’s Kitchen. The event will highlight the living traditions of palace ateliers and heritage-led brands, curated by Anshu Khanna and Charu Singh.

The Congress party has sharply criticised the Modi government for its silence after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, escalating tensions in West Asia. Rahul Gandhi accused the Prime Minister of compromising India’s strategic autonomy.

Indian intelligence agencies have issued high-alert warnings as the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict risks spilling into India. Terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Tayiba are preparing infiltration attempts, while security forces in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab remain vigilant to prevent attacks

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced his shift to the Rajya Sabha, prompting Congress to call it a “leadership coup” orchestrated by ‘G2’. The political transition sparks debates on succession and the future of JD(U)–BJP governance in Bihar

Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Alexander Stubb in New Delhi to strengthen India–Finland relations, discussing cooperation across sectors and global issues. The Finnish President is visiting India for the Raisina Dialogue and other diplomatic engagements

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed the sinking of the frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine off Sri Lanka. He condemned the strike as an atrocity, warning America would regret the precedent of attacking Iranian forces far from its shores

Bihar IPS officer M Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Andhra Pradesh Police in Guntur for questioning over alleged custodial torture of Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. Directed by High Court, Naik denied involvement, citing political motivation behind the case

Security forces killed Maoist Rajesh Punem, a Bhairamgarh area committee member carrying a ₹5 lakh reward, during an encounter in forested terrain along the Dantewada-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Arms, ammunition, and communication equipment were recovered; no security personnel were injured 

A 17-year-old boy, Sameer Gupta, was beaten to death by an angry mob in Malda, West Bengal, after he allegedly opened fire during a Holi-related clash between two groups, injuring four villagers including a child, triggering protests and vandalism

Forest departments of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will conduct a synchronised vulture census across the Nilgiri landscape on March 7–8 to assess endangered populations. Surveys across major reserves aim to monitor nests, track numbers and strengthen conservation in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

Morgan Stanley has reportedly laid off about 2,500 employees, nearly 3% of its global workforce, amid shifting business priorities and performance reviews. The cuts span multiple divisions despite record 2025 revenues, while other firms like Amazon and Oracle also trim jobs

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination for the Rajya Sabha from Patna, signalling a possible end to his long tenure as chief minister. BJP leader Nitin Nabin will also file papers as NDA eyes all five seats