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08 Mar

EAM Jaishankar to Address Lok Sabha on West Asia Crisis as Parliament Resumes Stormy Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Lok Sabha, Parliament, S. Jaishankar, West Asia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to deliver a high-stakes statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday, March 9, 2026, regarding the rapidly deteriorating security situation in West Asia. The announcement, included in a revised list of parliamentary business circulated on Sunday evening, comes as the second half of the Budget session begins under a cloud of geopolitical and domestic tension. While the opposition-backed resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla was initially the sole item on the agenda, the government has now prioritized this foreign policy update in response to intense pressure from opposition benches…

05 Mar

US Urges India to Swap Russian Crude for American Energy Amid Middle East Volatility

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCrude Oil, Energy, India, Raisina Dialogue, Trade Deal, US

New Delhi/Washington (Rajeev Sharma) — United States Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau issued a strong appeal to India on Thursday, urging the nation to transition from Russian crude oil to American energy supplies. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue 2026, Landau positioned the United States as the "best alternative" for meeting India's massive energy requirements, particularly as the escalating conflict in West Asia threatens traditional supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The diplomat's remarks come at a critical juncture for global markets. Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war, India has consistently purchased discounted Russian oil, a move that…

02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAviation, Civil, Evacuation, Flights, India, IndiGo, Jeddah, Ministry, Passengers, relief, Stranded

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…

02 Mar

New Delhi, Ottawa Reignite Ties With Major Energy Accord and 2030 Trade Vision

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, India, TrendingCanada, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India and Canada on Monday outlined a sweeping blueprint to elevate their partnership, sealing a multi-billion-dollar uranium supply agreement and committing to expand annual trade to $50 billion by the end of the decade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held extensive discussions in New Delhi, describing the outcome as the start of a renewed and forward-looking chapter in bilateral relations. Uranium Deal to Power Civil Nuclear Expansion A centrepiece of the talks was a $2.6 billion arrangement under which Canada will supply uranium to fuel India’s civilian nuclear reactors. The agreement…

01 Mar

Global Oil Shock: India Braces for $100 Crude as Hormuz Closure Ignites Energy Security Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaCrisis, Crude, Energy, Hormuz, India, Iran, Oil

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian economy is facing a critical strategic challenge as global oil prices surged nearly 10 per cent on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following a dramatic military escalation in West Asia. Brent crude jumped toward $80 a barrel in over-the-counter trading after joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership prompted Tehran to move toward shutting the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow maritime corridor is the primary artery for nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, and any prolonged blockage threatens to drive prices toward the $100 mark, significantly straining import-dependent nations. The crisis acquired…

01 Mar

Flight Crisis Intensifies: 350 More International Flights Cancelled as Middle East Conflict Cripples Air Travel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAirIndia, Cancellation, Flight, India, MiddleEast

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Global aviation chaos deepened on Sunday, March 1, 2026, as Indian airlines were forced to cancel 350 international flights due to escalating hostilities in the Middle East. This marks the second consecutive day of massive operational disruptions following the closure of critical airspaces over Iran and several Gulf nations. The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that the "Ghost Skies" phenomenon has now grounded over 760 domestic carrier flights in just 48 hours, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at major hubs like Delhi and Mumbai. According to a Ministry post on X at 16:34 hours, the 350…

21 Feb

Security alert in Delhi: Intel warns of attacks by Pak’s Lashkar; Red Fort among key cites on target

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingHigh Alert, India, New Delhi, Red Fort

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- Security agencies have raised an alert in the national capital following inputs of a potential terror attack targeting key cites including the Red Fort and a temple in the Chandni Chowk. According to intelligence sources, key religious places including the places around the Red Fort and parts of Chandni Chowk, remain on the radar of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The inputs indicate that the group might be plotting an improvised explosive device (IED) attack with a temple in the Chandni Chowk area potential target. According to the alert, the suspected plot is linked…

18 Feb

India AI Impact Summit 2026 extended by one day, to conclude on February 21

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAi Impact Summit 2026, India

New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The government on Wednesday announced extention of India AI Impact Summit 2026 by one more day, till February 21 due to the overwhelming response of visitors and exhibitors. Earlier the event was slated to conclude on February 20. The timings for the summit have also been extended till 8 pm in order to provide comfortable experience to the people. Meanwhile, the summit will remain closed for the public on February 19 in view of the restricted events. Information and Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said over three lakh people had registered for the summit, which highlights…

15 Feb

Army Seeks Automated ‘Drone Catcher’ Systems to Counter Rising UAS Threat

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid a sharp rise in the use of small, hard-to-detect unmanned aerial systems, the Indian Army has moved to fast-track the acquisition of automated “drone catcher” platforms capable of neutralising hostile drones using net-based interception technology. In a recent Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Ministry of Defence, the Army highlighted the rapidly expanding threat posed by low radar cross-section drones, including those deployed individually or in swarms. Such systems, officials noted, are increasingly difficult to track using conventional radar networks, necessitating dedicated countermeasures. Multi-Layered Counter-Drone Architecture The proposed Drone Catcher System (DCS) is expected…

09 Feb

‘Delhi will become Khalistan’: Several schools in national capital receive bomb threat, students evacuated’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBig news, Bomb, India, New Delhi, Schools, Threat

National Times Bureau :- Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat on Monday triggering emergency responses , the latest in series of similar incidents that have repeatedly disrupted educational institutions in major Indian cities. At least nine schools reportedly received bomb threat emails between 8:30 am and 9:00 am: Loreto Convent in Delhi Cantonment, Venkateshwar Global School in Rohini, Cambridge School’s Srinivaspuri and New Friends Colony campuses, The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar, CM Shri School in Rohini, DTEA School in INA, Bal Bharti School in Rohini, and Manav Sthali School in New Rajinder Nagar. Soon after, Delhi Police was…