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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

A temple festival elephant turned violent near Nooranad in Alappuzha, injuring its mahout and damaging several parked vehicles. Wildlife officials later tranquilised the animal and moved it away. The injured mahout is undergoing treatment at Kottayam Medical College, police said

Mumbai ATS arrested 21-year-old engineering student Ayan Sheikh for alleged links with banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS. He is accused of sharing extremist propaganda, attempting online radicalisation and recruitment via Telegram, while investigators analyse seized digital evidence and possible funding links

A major train accident was averted when authorities noticed that a wheel of the train was broken and halted the train

Allen's century, fastest ever across all editions of T20 World Cup, was an exhibition of brute masculinity that Eden Gardens has ever witnessed

Mark Carney’s India visit stood out for both symbolism and substance, particularly against the backdrop of diplomatic tensions in the recent past

All wars end in negotiations — the only question is who sits down first and who holds the better cards, as history shows

Airlines have begun resuming limited operations from Dubai and other Gulf cities after five days of disruption triggered by regional tensions. While some repatriation flights have restarted, major carriers and airports continue to face restrictions and suspended services.

The escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption could directly impact India’s oil imports, petrol prices, inflation, and markets. Here’s a clear breakdown of how long India’s reserves may last and what this crisis means for you.

India, heavily reliant on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar, faces a temporary cargo suspension, causing up to 40% supply cuts for industries and city gas distributors

A 40-year study in the Western Ghats has warned that lion-tailed macaques living in private forest fragments face rising extinction risks despite increasing numbers. Researchers say infrastructure growth, habitat fragmentation and human disturbance threaten the long-term survival of the species.

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty plunged over 2% as West Asia conflict escalated, driving Brent crude higher. Major losers included Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro

Alexander Stubb arrived in New Delhi for a state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. Narendra Modi said the trip will elevate India-Finland ties, with Stubb set to deliver the keynote at Raisina Dialogue 2026

Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with Congress workers at the AICC office in New Delhi, spreading ‘gulal’ and greetings. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended Holi wishes emphasizing unity and joy

Six children, including five girls, drowned in a water-filled pit in Lohargava village, East Champaran. Villagers said the tragedy occurred when one girl slipped while bathing, and others jumped in to save her. Authorities recovered the bodies