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14 Mar

Andaman and Nicobar Police Destroy Rs 36,000 Crore Worth of Methamphetamine in Historic Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAndaman and Nicobar Police, DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, Drug Disposal, Methamphetamine Seizure

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In what is being hailed as one of the largest drug destruction operations in India’s history, the Andaman and Nicobar Police successfully disposed of over 6,000 kg of methamphetamine. The operation, which concluded on Thursday, March 12, 2026, involved the phased destruction of a massive haul estimated to be worth approximately ₹36,000 crore in the international market. The process was carried out over nine months at the incineration facility of INHS Dhanvantri at Minnie Bay. The contraband originated from a major anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on November 23, 2024. During that operation,…

14 Mar

IndiGo Suspends Flights to Seven Middle East Destinations; Air India Ramps Up Special Ops

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India Special Flights, Flight Evacuation, IndiGo Middle East Suspension, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In response to the escalating conflict in West Asia, India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, announced on Saturday, March 14, 2026, that it will suspend all planned operations to seven key Middle East destinations until at least March 28. The suspension covers flights to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah. The airline cited a combination of geopolitical risks, airspace restrictions, and a sharp rise in fuel and insurance costs as primary reasons for the network adjustment. Despite these suspensions, IndiGo plans to maintain essential connectivity by operating 252 weekly flights to other parts of…

14 Mar

Traffic advisory issued as Mohali prepares for Karan Aujla live show

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAdvisory Issued, Concert, Karan Aujla, Mohali, Punjabi singer

Gurpreet Singh :- Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place in Mohali ahead of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert scheduled for Saturday evening at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. The district administration has issued a traffic advisory, announcing restrictions on several roads around the venue to ensure smooth conduct of the event. According to officials, roads leading to Phase 10, Sector 65 and the route towards Mohali Railway Station will remain closed for the duration of the programme. Only emergency and authorised vehicles will be allowed to pass through these routes, while the public has been advised…

14 Mar

Centre withdraws detention order against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Sonam Wangchuk

Rajeev Sharma :- In a significant move, the Union Government has revoked the detention order issued against climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. The decision comes amid growing discussions around the activist’s campaign highlighting environmental concerns and issues related to the Himalayan region. Sonam Wangchuk, widely known for his work on sustainable development and climate awareness in Ladakh, had earlier been placed under detention, drawing attention from environmental groups and civil society. The Centre’s latest decision to withdraw the order has been viewed as an important development in the ongoing discourse surrounding environmental advocacy. Wangchuk has been actively raising concerns about the…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran-US Conflict, IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, Kochi Port, S. Jaishankar

Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

First Land Fatalities: Two Indians Killed in Oman Drone Strike Amid West Asia Conflict

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndian Evacuation, Indian Fatalities, MEA West Asia, Oman Drone Strike, Safesea Vishnu, Sohar

Oman (Rajeev Sharma): In a tragic escalation of the regional crisis, two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured following a drone strike in the Omani city of Sohar on Friday, March 13, 2026. This marks the first time Indian citizens have died on land since hostilities between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran erupted on February 28. The incident occurred when two drones crashed in Sohar, with one specifically targeting the Al Awhi Industrial Zone, according to the Oman News Agency (ONA). Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the Ministry of External Affairs, confirmed the deaths during an inter-ministerial…

13 Mar

Chandigarh Hosts Landmark Sports Science Workshop for High-Performance Coaching

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaChandigarh News, Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, High-Performance Coaching, NITI Aayog, Sports Science

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— In a major initiative to modernize the city’s sports ecosystem, Chandigarh hosted a first-of-its-kind capacity-building workshop for coaches on Friday, March 13, 2026. Titled "The High-Performance Coaching Blueprint: Science, Systems and Sustainable Sporting Success," the event was held at the Sector-42 Sports Complex and aimed to integrate scientific methodology into daily athlete training. The workshop was conceptualized by the Chandigarh Institute for Transformation (CIT) under the State Support Mission of NITI Aayog and executed by the Sports Department of the Chandigarh Administration. The initiative is a direct implementation of the Chandigarh Sports Policy 2023, which mandates a…

13 Mar

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia22nd Instalment, DBT, Guwahati, Narendra Modi, PM-Kisan

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…