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25 Mar

Congress gets notice to vacate Delhi’s Akbar, Raisina Road offices by March 28

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National Times Bureau :- The Congress Party has received a notice to vacate two of its most prominent party offices in the national capital. In a development most likely to snowball into a political flashpoint between the government and the opposition, the veteran party has been asked to vacate its national headquarters at 24 Akbar Road and another key premises at 5 Raisina Road by March 28. A senior Congress leader confirmed that the notices were received a few days ago, leaving the party with little time to respond. “We are exploring legal options available before us but this time…

24 Mar

India Dismisses “Baseless” Claims of Transit Levies in Strait of Hormuz; Confirms Safe Passage for Tankers

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, categorically denied reports that Indian merchant vessels are being charged exorbitant fees for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Special Secretary in the ministry, dismissed claims of a $2 million levy as "baseless," asserting that the strait is an international waterway governed by global conventions that guarantee the right of freedom of navigation. The clarification follows controversial remarks attributed to an Iranian lawmaker suggesting that vessels were being taxed amid the escalating military conflict in West Asia. Providing an operational…

24 Mar

PM Modi and President Trump Discuss West Asia Conflict; Vow to Protect Strait of Hormuz

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New Delhi/Washington DC (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a high-stakes telephonic conversation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, marking their first direct diplomatic engagement since the outbreak of hostilities between the US-Israel alliance and Iran on February 28. According to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, the discussion focused primarily on the escalating security crisis in the Middle East and its profound implications for the global economy. Both leaders underscored the absolute necessity of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant portion of the world's daily oil…

24 Mar

Governor Kataria Honours Indian Modernists as Chandigarh Marks 75 Years of Planned Development

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria attended as Chief Guest the programme titled“75 Years of Chandigarh: Honouring Indian Modernists of Chandigarh” held at the Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh. The event was organised by the Chandigarh Administration and Chandigarh Citizens Foundation to mark 75 years of the city’s creation. Addressing the gathering, the Administrator congratulated the organisers and said that Chandigarh stands as a symbol of modern India’s vision and planned development. He appreciated the role of the Administration in maintaining the city’s unique character through planned growth, cleanliness, green spaces…

24 Mar

BCCI Introduces Strict New Regulations for IPL 2026, Limits Practice, Travel, and Player Privileges

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled a set of seven new guidelines for IPL 2026, making compliance mandatory for all 10 franchises. The regulations, aimed at enhancing discipline and operational efficiency, introduce significant changes to team routines both on and off the field. Among the key directives, teams will not be permitted to hold practice sessions on match days. Additionally, franchises can play a maximum of two practice matches, subject to prior approval from the BCCI, and must ensure time limits are strictly followed. In a major logistical shift, teams will be…

23 Mar

Sensex crashes 1,800 points as Israel-Iran war rages on, Rupee plunges to record low

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Gurpreet Singh :- Sentiment on Dalal Street turned negative on Monday as rising tensions in West Asia and a sharp jump in oil prices sparked widespread selling. The S&P BSE Sensex tumbled 1,822.25 points to 72,710.71, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 533.30 points to 22,581.20 by 10:30 am, indicating losses across most sectors. Now in its fourth week, the conflict has escalated further with fresh concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route—fueling fears of supply disruptions and a prolonged energy crisis. Crude oil prices have climbed past $110 per barrel, significantly increasing costs for import-dependent nations like…

22 Mar

Election Commission to Release First Supplementary Voters’ List for West Bengal on Monday

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the first supplementary voters’ list for the poll-bound state of West Bengal on the evening of Monday, March 23, 2026. This release follows an extensive Special Institutional Review (SIR) exercise aimed at resolving the status of approximately 60 lakh entries that were marked as "under adjudication" during the publication of the final electoral roll on February 28. Officials confirmed on Sunday that the adjudication process for 27 lakh of these cases has been completed, and their status will be transparently reflected in the new list. To ensure…

22 Mar

Two Bihar Minors Detained in Surat with Cannabis Worth Rs 4.54 Lakh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBihar to Gujarat, cannabis seizure, drug trafficking, minor detainees, NDPS Act, Surat police, Udhana police

Surat (Gurpreet Singh): Surat police on Sunday, March 22, 2026, detained two 17-year-old boys for allegedly smuggling a large consignment of cannabis into Gujarat. Acting on a specific tip-off, a team from the Udhana police station intercepted the duo on Saturday evening near the L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area. The minors, who had reportedly travelled from Bihar, were heading toward the M-4 market to deliver the contraband when they were apprehended by officials. During the search, police recovered 9.08 kg of ganja (cannabis) from the possession of the teenagers. According to Inspector S N Desai of…

22 Mar

Qatari-Turkish Personnel Among Seven Killed in Military Helicopter Crash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiamilitary accident, Persian Gulf, Qatar helicopter crash, Qatar-Türkiye Joint Forces, technical malfunction

Doha (Rajeev Sharma): Qatar and Türkiye confirmed on Sunday, March 22, 2026, that seven people were killed following a military helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters. Both nations attributed the tragedy to a "technical malfunction" that occurred during what the Qatari Ministry of Defence described as a "routine duty" mission on Saturday. The incident has prompted a joint expression of grief and a reaffirmation of the deep military ties between the two strategic partners. The casualties include four members of the Qatar Armed Forces and one member of the Qatar-Türkiye Joint Forces. Additionally, two technicians—identified as Turkish civilian collaborators—lost their…

22 Mar

Atishi Threatens AAP Boycott of Delhi Assembly Budget Session Over MLA Suspensions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has threatened to boycott the upcoming Budget session of the Delhi Assembly, scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23, 2026. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Leader of Opposition Atishi declared that none of the 22 AAP legislators would participate in the proceedings unless the suspension of four party MLAs—Sanjeev Jha, Kuldeep Kumar, Somdutt, and Jarnail Singh—is immediately revoked by Speaker Vijender Gupta. Atishi, the former Chief Minister, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "muzzling" the opposition through the tactical use of privilege notices and long-term suspensions. She revealed…