India

  Indian refiners have resumed buying stranded Russian crude after the US Treasury issued a 30-day licence. The move offsets Middle East supply disruptions amid the West Asia conflict, ensuring domestic fuel security while balancing Russian and other sources 

The Bihar government amended its notification to include POCSO Act provisions in the case of a NEET aspirant found dead at Shambhu Girls Hostel. The CBI now investigates possible sexual assault alongside the cause of death

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of diverting crores of rupees from the State exchequer to fund election publicity in Kerala through newspaper advertisements.

A 20-year-old woman and her 19-year-old brother were allegedly beaten to death by their uncle and cousin over a long-standing land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district while heading to an examination centre. Police have detained the two accused

Bihar IG Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Guntur’s Central Crime Station for a second day of questioning in the alleged custodial torture case of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The probe follows Andhra Pradesh High Court directions amid Naik’s anticipatory bail plea

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet on a training mission crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, about 60 km from Jorhat air base. Rescue teams located the aircraft debris early Friday

Wildlife in Khammam’s forests is thriving due to proactive conservation measures by the Forest Department. Camera traps have recorded leopards, sloth bears, and spotted deer, signalling healthy biodiversity.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in Mumbai and Hyderabad in a money laundering probe linked to Reliance Power and businessman Anil Ambani. Around 15 teams searched 10–12 premises connected to the company and its executives

Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade Friday as Middle East tensions, weak US equities and continued foreign fund outflows dampened investor sentiment. ICICI Bank and L&T led losses, while IT stocks gained. FIIs remained sellers despite DII support

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee began an indefinite sit-in protest at Esplanade East, Kolkata, against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the voters’ list. The demonstration, located close to the Chief Electoral Officer’s office, coincides with the arrival of the Election Commission’s full bench in the city.

Axar Patel produced stunning fielding efforts, including a relay catch and two key dismissals, as India edged England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semifinal at Wankhede. Earlier, Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253

Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina advanced to the quarterfinals of the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament with convincing wins in the women’s singles. The pair also progressed in doubles as Indian players continued their strong showing at the event

President Droupadi Murmu announced a major reshuffle of Governors late Thursday night. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been made Telangana Governor in place of Jishnu Dev Varma.

Under-19 World Cup winner Aaron George was felicitated by South Central Railway Divisional Railway Manager Santosh Kumar Varma in Hyderabad. George played a key role in India’s campaign, scoring a match-winning century against Afghanistan in the semifinal

Jammu & Kashmir Ranji Team met ICC Chairman Jay Shah in Hyderabad to thank him for supporting Cricket development, infrastructure, and opportunities in the Union Territory after the Team’s impressive Ranji Trophy run

India’s Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the All England Open 2026 after defeating Hong Kong’s Ng Ka Long Angus in three games. The Indian shuttler recovered strongly in the decider after missing four match points in the second game

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya during a meeting at the Sports Authority of India headquarters. Officials discussed logistics, athlete welfare and planning as India targets a record medal tally

India’s youth boxing team will compete in the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The 10-member squad across men’s and women’s divisions aims to gain international exposure ahead of future Youth Olympic competitions

US stocks slipped as rising oil prices linked to the Iran conflict weighed on markets. Airline and retail shares declined while investors watched the Strait of Hormuz closely. Higher energy prices may also delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts

The Indian pharmaceutical industry could face losses between Rs 2,500 crore and Rs 5,000 crore due to supply disruptions and rising freight costs linked to the West Asia conflict. Key export markets in the Gulf region remain heavily dependent on Indian medicines

Sri Lanka allowed a second Iranian ship to dock at Trincomalee and evacuated all 208 personnel on board after the vessel reported engine failure. The move comes a day after an Iranian frigate sank off Galle following a reported US submarine attack

India defeated England by seven runs in a high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final at Wankhede Stadium. Sanju Samson’s 89 powered India to 253/7, while tight death bowling from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya helped seal India’s place in the final

India expressed condolences over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signing the condolence book at the Iranian embassy. The move came amid Opposition criticism of the government’s silence and escalating tensions in West Asia