India

Stellar performances by Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah powered the Men in Blue to redemption after the painful 2023 ODI World Cup final loss

Hotel and restaurant operations in Bengaluru may be affected from March 10 after a halt in commercial LPG cylinder supply, the Bangalore Hotels Association said. The body urged the Union government to restore supply, warning that closures could affect daily meals for many people

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams clarified that adequate ghee stocks are available for preparing laddu prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The temple body dismissed social media rumours about shortages and said laddu preparation and distribution are continuing smoothly

Sanju Samson's match-winning performances in the T20 World Cup have turned him into a sporting icon in Kerala. From family memories in Vizhinjam to crucial knocks in the knockout stages, the wicketkeeper-batter's journey has sparked celebrations across the state

The cricketing world congratulated India after their historic third T20 World Cup title. Sachin Tendulkar, Michael Vaughan and several global stars praised the team's dominance as India defeated New Zealand convincingly to become the first side to defend the title

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former India World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten as head coach on a two-year contract starting April 15. Kirsten will oversee the team's preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

After India's dominant T20 World Cup triumph, captain Suryakumar Yadav and teammates have already set their sights on future glory, including the 2028 Olympics and another T20 World Cup, as the team looks to extend its remarkable run in global cricket

The Congress has appointed Palash Pawan Saikia, Dipankar Bora and Johnson Sangma as secretaries of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. The move aims to strengthen the party’s organisational structure and expand its grassroots presence ahead of upcoming political challenges

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others on a CBI petition challenging their discharge in the excise policy case. The court issued notices and listed the matter for hearing on March 16

The government is unlikely to accept the opposition's demand for a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis, citing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's statement. Opposition protests disrupted proceedings in both Houses as parties pressed for a debate

The government debunked social media claims and warned about an AI-generated deepfake video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi circulating online. PIB Fact Check said the fabricated posts are part of a Pakistani disinformation campaign targeting India.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of threatening state officials during a meeting on poll preparedness. She also criticised the ongoing SIR exercise, alleging it was being used to deprive people of voting rights

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has announced plans to tour all 38 districts of the state after formally joining the JD(U). He said a decision on the statewide visit will be taken soon

Political tensions over the SIR exercise in West Bengal dominated Election Commission consultations with parties in Kolkata. The TMC alleged voter harassment, while the BJP demanded fewer poll phases. The EC assured political parties that elections would be conducted fairly and peacefully

Andhra Pradesh Police continued questioning Bihar IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik for the fifth day in the alleged custodial torture of former MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju. The interrogation follows a High Court direction as part of an ongoing investigation

Namibian cheetah Jwala has given birth to five cubs at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park, taking India’s cheetah population to 53. Union minister Bhupender Yadav called it a major milestone for Project Cheetah and wildlife conservation efforts

The Lok Sabha failed to take up a resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal on Monday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding a discussion on West Asia. Continuous protests forced adjournments, with the Chair accusing the opposition of holding proceedings hostage

Trinamool Congress MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a discussion on alleged voter disenfranchisement during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, as the Opposition raises concerns ahead of Assembly elections in several states

The Delhi High Court has listed April 20 to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea challenging a trial court order that refused to take cognisance of its chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald-linked money laundering case

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has emerged as Iran's new leader. Analysts say his close ties with the security establishment suggest continuity in Iran's hardline policies and possibly stronger influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that the government is avoiding a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis as it would expose Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Opposition parties have demanded a debate citing concerns over fuel prices and economic impact

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar warned officials in West Bengal that any lapse in law and order ahead of the Assembly elections would invite strict action. The Election Commission also questioned the absence of a Narcotics Advisory Committee in the state

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to reply to the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Opposition MPs against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, who has been accused of acting in a partisan manner while conducting proceedings of the House

India on Monday called for dialogue and de-escalation in the West Asia conflict, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar saying the safety of Indians in the region remains the government’s top priority along with energy security, trade interests and regional stability