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March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by: web admin

Petrol, Diesel Cheaper: Govt Reduces Excise Duty by ₹10 in Major Move

The Indian govt. cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, easing fuel prices amid a sharp global crude oil surge triggered by the Middle East crisis.

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by: Ashis Sinha

New COVID ‘Cicada’ Variant Spreads to 23 Countries, Global Health Agencies on Alert

A new COVID-19 variant ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) has been detected across 23 countries. Here’s what experts say about its spread, symptoms, and vaccine effectiveness.

March 26, 2026 by: web admin

Strait of Hormuz Open for India, Other ‘Friendly Nations’: Iran Amid Middle East Crisis

Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open for India and other friendly nations amid rising West Asia tensions, signaling a strategic and economic balancing move.

March 26, 2026 by: web admin

Iran Blocks Pakistan-Bound Ship at Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

Iran blocks a Pakistan-bound container ship at the Strait of Hormuz over missing clearance, signaling tighter maritime control amid rising US-Israel tensions and global shipping concerns.

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026 by: web admin

“India Not a Broker”: Jaishankar Slams Pakistan Over Iran Mediation Claim

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India does not act as a “broker” like Pakistan during an all-party meet on the West Asia crisis, amid rising US-Iran tensions.

March 25, 2026March 27, 2026 by: Ashis Sinha

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Tabled in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Govt Tightens Grip on NGO Funding

The Centre introduces the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, proposing tighter control over NGO foreign funding, asset management powers, and stricter compliance norms amid Opposition protests.

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by: web admin

WWII-Era Bombs Neutralised in Jharkhand

Indian Army defuses two 227-kg WWII-era aerial bombs recovered from Jharkhand’s Subarnarekha river near Jamshedpur, averting a major disaster; villages evacuated and air operations briefly halted.

March 24, 2026 by: web admin

PM Modi Warns of Long War, Calls for National Preparedness

PM Modi warns in Rajya Sabha that the US–Iran conflict may be prolonged, impacting India’s economy, energy security, and internal stability; urges nationwide preparedness.

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by: web admin

Trump, Modi Talk on Hormuz Crisis, Stress Free Flow of Global Oil Supply

Trump and Modi discuss rising Hormuz tensions, stressing the need to keep the vital oil route open as India warns of fuel disruptions and global economic impact.

March 24, 2026 by: web admin

Conversion to Christianity Ends SC Status, No Legal Benefits: Supreme Court

Supreme Court rules that Scheduled Caste status applies only to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists, and ends upon conversion to Christianity, denying SC/ST Act protection.

Indian Navy Inducts INS Mangrol to Strengthen Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

Indian Navy Inducts INS Mangrol to Strengthen Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

Category: National

Petrol, Diesel Cheaper: Govt Reduces Excise Duty by ₹10 in Major Move

New COVID ‘Cicada’ Variant Spreads to 23 Countries, Global Health Agencies on Alert

Strait of Hormuz Open for India, Other ‘Friendly Nations’: Iran Amid Middle East Crisis

Iran Blocks Pakistan-Bound Ship at Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

“India Not a Broker”: Jaishankar Slams Pakistan Over Iran Mediation Claim

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Tabled in Lok Sabha Amid Uproar, Govt Tightens Grip on NGO Funding

WWII-Era Bombs Neutralised in Jharkhand

PM Modi Warns of Long War, Calls for National Preparedness

Trump, Modi Talk on Hormuz Crisis, Stress Free Flow of Global Oil Supply

Conversion to Christianity Ends SC Status, No Legal Benefits: Supreme Court