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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

Escalating tensions in West Asia have disrupted Kerala’s exports of fruits, vegetables and fish products, bringing shipments to a near halt. Exporters say losses are mounting as cargo routes remain affected during the crucial Ramzan export season

The closure of Strait of Hormuz, which carries nearly 20% world’s oil supply, could push up oil prices for import-dependent India, widening the current account deficit, weakening the rupee, and fuelling inflation

State-run GAIL may cut natural gas supplies after around 30 per cent of India's LNG imports were disrupted due to the escalating conflict in West Asia and shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over supply and prices

As refugees from Myanmar and violence-hit Manipur seek shelter in Mizoram, India confronts a growing humanitarian challenge without a formal protection framework

The Bombay High Court refused relief to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seeking space to offer namaz near Mumbai airport, stating that security concerns override religious demands and prayers cannot be offered anywhere, especially in sensitive areas like airports

Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery market with the launch of its Ownly app in Bengaluru. The platform offers a zero-commission model for restaurants and charges customers a flat delivery fee, potentially challenging Swiggy and Zomato

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of possible spillover effects of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict, raising concerns about infiltration attempts and terror strikes. Security forces have been placed on high alert along the Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab borders

Nitish Kumar’s reported plan to move to the Rajya Sabha has triggered speculation about a new government in Bihar, with the BJP likely to have its own chief minister. Several leaders are being discussed as possible candidates

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