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11 Mar

India Steps Up Diplomatic Outreach on Day 12 of Middle East Conflict; Jaishankar Speaks with Iranian Counterpart

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Rajeev Sharma :- As the conflict in the Middle East entered its 12th day with no clear signs of de-escalation, India intensified its diplomatic engagement to address the rapidly evolving situation that has also impacted millions of Indian nationals living in the region. India’s External Affairs Minister held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart to discuss the latest developments and the broader implications of the ongoing tensions. The discussion focused on the escalating situation involving the United States, Israel and Iran, marking the third interaction between the two ministers since the current phase of the conflict began. During the…

10 Mar

Government Confirms Steady LPG and LNG Stocks, Prioritises Households Amid Global Supply Disruptions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government on Tuesday assured the public that India has sufficient LPG and LNG supplies, even as tensions in West Asia disrupted key energy shipping routes. Officials emphasised that there is no need for panic, and domestic consumers will continue to receive priority. A senior government source said, “Crude oil supplies are being rerouted through alternative channels, with about 70 per cent now coming from routes other than the Strait of Hormuz. The domestic LPG and LNG stockpiles are healthy, and additional imports are being arranged from multiple countries.” India’s dependence on the Strait of…

10 Mar

Centre Reviews LPG Supply Strategy as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Key Energy Route

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government has stepped up efforts to manage cooking gas supplies after tensions in West Asia disrupted shipments passing through a crucial maritime corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess the situation and discuss contingency measures. The review comes amid rising concerns over a potential shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has affected maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for…

09 Mar

India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer; Russian Share Drops to 40% as Western Ties Surge

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — India has emerged as the world’s second-largest importer of major arms, accounting for 8.3 per cent of global imports between 2021 and 2025, according to the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The report, titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’, released on Monday, March 9, 2026, reveals that India’s ranking is surpassed only by Ukraine, which claimed the top spot with a 9.7 per cent share due to its ongoing conflict with Russia. A significant takeaway from the 2025 data is the steady decline in India’s reliance on Russian military…

09 Mar

Former Diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu to Take Oath as Delhi’s 23rd Lieutenant Governor on March 11

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabDelhi LG, Oath Ceremony, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Vinai Kumar Saxena

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a seasoned former diplomat and India’s former Ambassador to the United States, is scheduled to be sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The official ceremony will take place at 1:30 PM at Lok Niwas (formerly known as Raj Niwas), where the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court will administer the oath of office. The transition follows the appointment of the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, as the new LG of Ladakh. Officials confirmed on Monday that preparations are already in full swing at…

09 Mar

Mamata Banerjee Slams CEC Over “False Bravado” and Alleged Intimidation of Bengal Officials

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, March 9, 2026, accusing the head of the poll panel of "threatening" state bureaucracy during a high-level review meeting. Speaking from her dharna site in Kolkata—where she is protesting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—the Trinamool Congress supremo warned that "false bravado" from constitutional authorities would not be tolerated. The confrontation follows a full-bench meeting of the Election Commission (EC) with senior West Bengal administrative and police officials earlier today to assess preparedness for the…

09 Mar

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, Supreme Court, Voter List, West Bengal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a high-stakes petition on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, regarding the alleged mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to the urgent hearing following submissions by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who highlighted that existing voters—many of whom have participated in previous elections—are being systematically excluded without proper documentation review. The legal challenge follows the publication of West Bengal’s final voter list on February 28, which…

09 Mar

CBI Challenges Discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in Excise Policy Case in Delhi High Court

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court order that discharged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the controversial excise policy case. The agency has argued that the lower court’s decision overlooked crucial evidence collected during the investigation. Appearing before the High Court, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the CBI, contended that the case involves serious allegations of corruption and should not have been dismissed without a detailed trial. He maintained that the investigation had uncovered substantial material indicating an…

09 Mar

Indian Equities Tumble at Open as Oil Rally Triggers Widespread Sell-Off

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Domestic stock markets started the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices witnessing a steep decline during Monday’s opening session. The fall followed a sharp surge in global crude oil prices and negative cues from international markets, which triggered heavy selling across sectors. The Nifty 50 dropped significantly at the opening bell, falling 582.40 points, or 2.38 percent, to begin trading at 23,868.05. Similarly, the BSE Sensex slipped 1,862.15 points, or 2.36 percent, opening at 77,056.75, reflecting a cautious mood among investors. The market downturn came as crude oil prices climbed sharply, rising nearly 25 percent…

08 Mar

PM Modi Unveils ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Delhi on International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDelhi Metro, Infrastructure, Metro Expansion, PM Modi, Rekha Gupta, Women's Day

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by launching a massive ₹33,500 crore infrastructure and housing package for the national capital on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The wide-ranging developmental push includes a ₹18,000 crore expansion of the Delhi Metro and the dedication of thousands of residential units, signalling a major step toward modernizing urban living and enhancing safety for women in the city. A central highlight of the day was the operationalization of two significant Delhi Metro corridors. The routes from Majlis Park to Maujpur, spanning 12 kilometres, and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, covering…