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The government invoked emergency powers under the Essential Commodities Act to direct refiners to maximise LPG production and prioritise domestic supply as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the widening Middle East conflict threaten imports

Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said he was placed under house arrest and Jamia Masjid in Srinagar was shut for Friday prayers amid heightened restrictions in the Valley over possible protests following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader

Government sources rejected claims that the Indian Navy shared intelligence with the US about the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Officials termed the allegations baseless and preposterous

The Congress has demanded a short duration discussion in Parliament on the escalating West Asia conflict, saying a government statement alone would not suffice. Jairam Ramesh said the issue affects India's global standing and millions of Indians working in the region

CBSE has cancelled Class 10 board examinations and postponed a Class 12 exam in several West Asian countries due to rising tensions following the Iran-Israel-US conflict. The Board said revised schedules and result details will be announced later

Agnihotri has done MBBS from AIIMS, Jodhpur, while Rajeshwari holds a BE degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, and Akansh is a BCom graduate from the University of Delhi

EAM S Jaishankar met Iran’s Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh at Raisina Dialogue 2026 amid ongoing West Asia conflict. The three-day conference fosters global dialogue on geopolitics, climate, trade, and technology, March 5–7

  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