India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices is unlikely to significantly impact India’s inflation for now, as consumer inflation remains near the lower bound of the RBI’s tolerance band amid government and monetary policy measures.

Actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay has been summoned once more by the CBI in connection with the Karur stampede case of September 2025. The fresh summons comes amid speculation of possible alliance talks between the BJP and Vijay’s party ahead of the Assembly elections.

The INDIA bloc staged a protest in the Parliament Complex, criticising the Centre for its silence on the escalating conflict in West Asia. Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Akhilesh Yadav demanded a clear stance from the government.

Political activity in Bihar has intensified following speculation about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s possible shift to the Rajya Sabha. Posters in Patna have demanded Chirag Paswan as the next Chief Minister, echoing earlier calls from his family and party colleagues.

Sebi is reviewing the Calcutta Stock Exchange’s voluntary exit application from stock exchange operations. A working group and valuation agency are examining its assets, liabilities, and listed companies before Sebi passes a formal exit order, said Finance Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary

Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, granted bail in three sexual assault cases, said whether he contests the upcoming Palakkad election would be the party’s decision. He reaffirmed loyalty to Congress despite expulsion and avoided commenting on potential candidates

Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, raising India’s cheetah population to 53. This marks the 10th successful cheetah litter on Indian soil, highlighting the progress of Project Cheetah

The WB Police’s Special Task Force has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals accused of assassinating political activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka last December. The suspects, Rahul alias Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Hossain, travelled across the North-East and north Bengal using false identities.

In Ballia, a 38-year-old man, Shashi Singh, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old nephew under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred on March 5 in Dokati area, and the case was filed following the boy’s father’s complaint

The CBI challenged the trial court’s discharge of Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others in the 2021-22 Delhi excise policy case, calling the order “perverse” and alleging it amounted to acquittal without trial in a major corruption scam

The Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments on Monday as Opposition members disrupted proceedings demanding a full-fledged debate on the West Asia crisis. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement was drowned out by slogans.

Actor Mammootty faced widespread criticism after asking CPI(M) district secretary K Rafeek to step aside during a Wayanad landslide relief visit, sparking a social media storm. The actor clarified privately, but outrage and political backlash continue in Kerala

As the second phase of the Budget Session began, Congress MPs stepped up their criticism of Speaker Om Birla, supporting a no-confidence motion against him. Leaders Mallu Ravi and Sukhdeo Bhagat accused the Speaker of silencing Opposition voices, including Rahul Gandhi, during debates.

A 24-year-old woman in Gurugram suffered severe burns after a man, who had assaulted her earlier, threw a corrosive substance on her at Civil Hospital. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and recording statements from the victim and her family

West Bengal Police revealed how two Bangladeshi suspects fled to India after allegedly shooting activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka. The accused crossed into Meghalaya using border “cut routes” and moved across several states before being arrested near Bangaon 

Meesho received an income tax demand of around Rs 1,500 crore for AY 2023-24, which it plans to contest. Despite rising revenue, the e-commerce firm reported a widened Q3 loss of Rs 490.6 crore due to higher expenses

Shares of oil marketing and paint companies fell sharply as crude oil prices surged above $110 per barrel amid escalating West Asia conflict. Rising energy costs triggered fears of inflation and higher import bills, dragging benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty significantly lower

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar faced protests by Trinamool Congress activists showing black flags and “Go Back” posters outside Kolkata’s Kalighat temple during his visit. Demonstrators raised slogans against him and the Special Intensive Revision as the Election Commission began meetings with political parties

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Monday after members paid tributes to sitting MP Ricky Andrew J Syngkon and four former MPs who recently passed away. The House will later discuss an Opposition-sponsored resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged faster integration of India’s education system with the real-world economy, emphasising greater focus on AI, automation, digital economy and design-driven manufacturing. He also highlighted improvements in healthcare infrastructure and the global popularity of yoga and Ayurveda

The West Bengal government submitted a report to the Union Home Ministry responding to queries on alleged protocol violations during President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to North Bengal. The state denied lapses, saying local officials followed procedures, amid political tensions and criticism over the visit

India is unlikely to raise petrol and diesel prices immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. The government expects state-run oil companies to absorb the impact temporarily as supply stabilises and imports diversify away from the Strait of Hormuz

The United States urged India to buy Russian oil cargoes waiting near Chinese refineries and redirect them to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns and curb price spikes during the West Asia conflict, while maintaining that Washington’s policy toward Russia remains unchanged