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13 Mar

PM Modi Releases ₹18,650 Crore PM-Kisan 22nd Instalment from Guwahati

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Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Friday, March 13, 2026. During a high-profile event in Guwahati, the Prime Minister utilized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to distribute approximately ₹18,650 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore eligible farmers across the country. The release of the instalment, which took place at 5:00 PM, marks a continued commitment to providing income support to landholding farmer families. Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal…

13 Mar

India Consults BRICS Partners to Build Consensus on West Asia Crisis; 1.5 Lakh Citizens Evacuated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia BRICS 2026, Iran-Israel war, Randhir Jaiswal, S Jaishankar, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has initiated high-level consultations with fellow BRICS members to develop a unified position on the deepening conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, March 13, 2026. As the current chair of the expanded bloc, New Delhi is attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps within the group following persistent calls from Tehran for a stronger multilateral response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes. MEA Additional Secretary Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is in active contact with BRICS partners to ensure that a "consensus position can evolve." This diplomatic push coincides with India’s broader…

13 Mar

Iran Assures Safe Passage for Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran India relations, Iran safe passage Indian ships, Mohammad Fathali statement, Strait of Hormuz security, West Asia tensions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over maritime security, Iran has assured that Indian vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing India as a friendly nation with shared regional interests. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali said Tehran recognises India’s importance and will ensure unhindered navigation for Indian ships. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” Fathali said after attending the International Quds Day Conference…

13 Mar

Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

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Gurpreet Singh :- Keshav Goyal has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) at its headquarters in Mohali. Soon after assuming office, he said the board plays a crucial role in the state’s education system and emphasized his commitment to ensuring efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. Goyal stated that all administrative and official work within the board would be carried out strictly in accordance with established rules and procedures. He stressed that transparency, accountability and efficiency would remain key priorities in the functioning of the board, adding that any form of negligence…

13 Mar

Rs 75-crore fraud in CREST accounts linked to IDFC bank reported, former manager among several booked

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Gurpreet Singh :- Days after a fake fixed deposit case worth Rs 116.84 crore in the Municipal Corporation in Chandigarh came to the fore, another financial fraud pertaining to irregularities of Rs 75 crore have been reported in the accounts of the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST). According to the reports, former manager Ribhav Rishi of IDFC First Bank’s Sector-32 branch carried out the fraud with the help of some bank employees and private individuals. Following a complaint by CREST, the Chandigarh Police registered an FIR in the case on Thursday and launched investigation. Police…

12 Mar

United States Launches Sweeping Section 301 Trade Probe Against 16 Nations Including India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia US trade, Jamieson Greer, Manufacturing, Section 301, Trade Probe, USTR

Washington, D.C. (Rajeev Sharma)— The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the initiation of a massive investigation into the trade practices of 16 major global partners. The probe, launched under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets economies accused of maintaining "structural excess capacity" in their manufacturing sectors, a move that signals a significant escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to reshape global supply chains and protect American industry. The investigation covers a broad spectrum of economies, including China, India, Japan, the European Union, South Korea, and Mexico. Other nations under scrutiny include Singapore, Switzerland,…

12 Mar

Opposition Moves to Impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Over Allegations of Partisan Conduct

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a move without precedent in the history of Indian democracy, a coalition of opposition parties has gathered the necessary signatures to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Sources confirmed on Thursday, March 12, 2026, that a total of 193 Members of Parliament, including 130 from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, have signed the notice. The motion is expected to be formally submitted in at least one House of Parliament this Friday, marking the first time such a process has been initiated against a sitting…

12 Mar

Legal trouble mounts for Hardik Pandya as Pune lawyer files complaint over disrespect to national flag during victory celebrations

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Rajeev Sharma :- Hardik Pandya, India’s all-rounder, has landed in legal trouble after a Pune-based advocate filed a complaint with the police, accusing him of disrespecting the Indian national flag during the T20 World Cup victory celebrations in Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The complaint was submitted at the Shivaji Nagar Police Station and relates to India’s on-field celebrations after the team lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup for a record third time. A police officer confirmed on Wednesday that advocate Wajid Khan had submitted the application seeking appropriate action, though further details were not disclosed. "According to Section…

12 Mar

Man Arrested After Firing at Farooq Abdullah Claims He Planned Attack for Two Decades

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Jammu (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities have launched an extensive investigation into the background of a man accused of attempting to shoot former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function in Jammu. Officials said the suspect allegedly told investigators that he had been waiting for nearly 20 years for an opportunity to target the veteran political leader. The incident took place on Wednesday night at a marriage event in the Greater Kailash area on the outskirts of Jammu. According to police, Abdullah—who also serves as president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference—was leaving the venue when the…

11 Mar

India Condemns Attack on Thai Vessel Bound for Gujarat; Warns of Rising Lethality in Hormuz Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsMaritime Attack, MEA India, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a targeted attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed "deep concern" as the ongoing West Asia conflict increasingly shifts into a direct assault on global commerce, specifically endangering civilian seafarers and critical energy supply lines. The vessel, identified as the Mayuree Naree, was reportedly transiting the strategically vital chokepoint on its way to the Kandla port in Gujarat when it was struck. While the specific nature of the ordnance used remains…