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Goverment tries to suppress voice of opposition in Parliament: Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi

Congress leader and former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday accused the BJP-led government of trying to suppress the voice of oppositon and said microphone is sometimes turned off.... read..

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India to have capacity of 75-80 million chips per day through new semiconductor plants soon: IESA President

India's semiconductor ecosystem is expected to achieve a production capacity of 75-80 million chips per day as several newly announced semiconductor plants begin operations by the end of this year or early next year, according to Ashok Chandak, President ... read..

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Fire breaks out at Delhi's fish market, damages nearby slums

A fire broke out at a fish market late at night on Wednesday in Matiala village in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. It started around 11:50 pm when vendors were packing up their stalls. Flames quickly spread to several nearby slums, threatening the homes of many famil... read..

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Government of India welcomes IEA decision to release emergency oil stocks amid prevailing supply disruptions

India, as an Associate Member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) and an active participant in international energy cooperation, welcomed the IEA's decision to release emergency oil stocks amid the prevailing supply disruptions, according to an offic... read..

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India's semiconductor journey to move towards design-led manufacturing for worldwide use: IESA President Ashok Chandak

India's semiconductor ecosystem is set to move towards design-led manufacturing, where chips are designed and manufactured within the country and then supplied globally, according to Ashok Chandak, President of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Asso... read..

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"War reached every kitchen in country": CPI(M) MP John Brittas slams Centre on LPG shortage

Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas slammed the Centre over its handling of the LPG supply chain disruption, urging the government to take proactive measures. He highlighted the impact of the crisis on the livelihoods of the people, stating... read..

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Discussions held on over 100 seats at BJP's core committee meeting for West Bengal

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a nearly seven-hour-long core committee meeting ahead of the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections at the party's former national president JP Nadda's residence, during which more than a hundred seats were discussed... read..

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Air India, Air India Express to operate 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to West Asia on March 12

Air India and Air India Express will together be operating a total of 58 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 12.... read..

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"War must end, India can play big part in ending it": Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on West Asia conflict

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could have serious economic consequences for small island states like the Maldives, particularly due to declining tourism and rising fuel prices and said ... read..

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IndiGo to operate flights to nine destinations on March 12 amid West Asia conflict

IndiGo on Wednesday said it will operate flights to nine destinations across West Asia on Thursday, along with select routes to Europe, as it gradually restores services in the Gulf region.... read..

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Kerala Congress holds CEC meeting in Delhi, discusses seat-sharing for upcoming assembly polls

Ahead of the forthcoming Kerala assembly elections, the Congress held its Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting to discuss seat-sharing arrangements and electoral strategy.... read..

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"Happy anniversary Ma and Papa...": Priya Dutt pays tribute to Sunil Dutt and Nargis

Marking the marriage anniversary of her parents, Priya Dutt shared a heartfelt tribute along with throwback photographs of legendary actors Sunil Dutt and Nargis on Wednesday.... read..

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Air India Express flight from Hyderabad suffers nose-wheel issue on Phuket International Airport runway

An Air India Express flight travelling from Hyderabad to Phuket was involved in a landing incident on Wednesday after a technical issue with its nose wheel left the aircraft stranded on the runway at Phuket International Airport.... read..

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AI summit protest case: Delhi Court grants protection from arrest to T-shirt designer

Patiala House Court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to a T-shirt designer in connection with the AI Summit protest case, which took place on February 20 and was allegedly organised by Indian Youth Congress workers at Bharat Mandapam.... read..

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'Foreign policy failure': RJD's Sudhakar Singh hits out at Centre amid LPG supply concerns

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Wednesday warned of worsening LPG shortage, accusing the government of hiding facts and citing failures in foreign policy.... read..

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US-Israel-Iran conflict could be long, serious: Former NSA MK Narayanan

Former National Security Advisor (NSA) MK Narayanan on Wednesday warned that the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran could escalate into a serious crisis, with far-reaching implications for the global economy and security.... read..

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DMK MPs submit CM Stalin's letter to Petroleum Minister, seeking reconsideration of provisions in Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order

DMK MP Kanimozhi along with party MPs Selvaganapathy and T Sumathy and Thamizhachi Thangapandian on Wednesday submitted a letter written by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in Parliament.... read..

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Taranjit Singh Sandhu takes oath as new Delhi LG, calls for 'turning challenges into opportunities'

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took the oath of office in the presence of Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.... read..

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India "deplores" attacks on commercial shipping amid West Asia conflict: MEA after strikes on Thai-flagged cargo ship

India on Wednesday expressed concern over attacks targeting commercial shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict, following missile strikes on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today.... read..

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Indian students begin leaving Iran; first batch to head towards Armenia border

Indian students studying in Iran have begun making arrangements to leave the country amid growing safety concerns, with the first batch expected to depart for the Armenia border on Thursday as evacuation plans gradually take shape.... read..

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Congress ecosystem has contempt for Assam, spread fake news that a real highway in State was AI generated: State Minister Pijush Hazarika

BJP leaders on Wednesday hit back at Congress over its spokesperson Supriya Shrinate's allegation that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had resorted to artificial intelligence to show good roads in Assam and said the "entire Cong ecosystem has so much c... read..

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Govt acts to prevent damage to underground utilities during telecom cable laying: Scindia

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday that the government has implemented several measures to prevent damage to drinking water pipelines and other underground utilities during the laying of telecommunications infrastructu... read..

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Oil Marketing Companies to ration LPG supplies amid West Asia conflict; Domestic consumers prioritized

Due to the current West Asia geopolitical situation and blockade on LPG imports, available supplies are being carefully rationed to ensure wider coverage, with domestic households being the top priority. The three major state-run oil marketing companies (... read..

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SP backs Trinamool Congress impeachment motion against Gyanesh Kumar: MP Rajiv Rai

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Rajiv Rai on Wednesday expressed support for the impeachment motion moved by the Trinamool Congress gainst Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities related to voters' lists.... read..

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India's GDP projected to grow 7.1% in fiscal 2027 amid global uncertainties: Crisil Intelligence

India's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 7.1 per cent in fiscal 2027 from 7.6 per cent in the previous year, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence.... read..

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"From your great grandfather to your father, no one got debate on press conference": Amit Shah hit out at Rahul Gandhi in LS

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday hit out at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, saying that Parliament is not a "market" to debate press conferences.... read..

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Opposition's no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker lacks facts and substance: Anurag Thakur

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amid the opposition's no-confidence motion, accusing Congress and other Opposition parties of failing to present facts and indulging in unruly behaviour inside the House.... read..

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Abhishek Sharma retains top spot in ICC T20I batting rankings after T20 World Cup final heroics

Left-handed batter Abhishek Sharma has retained the top position in the latest ICC Men's T20I batting rankings, which were updated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday.... read..

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ED attaches Rs 313.12 crore assets in money laundering case against Ansal Group

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has attached immovable properties valued at Rs 313.12 crore as part of its ongoing investigation into Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd (APIL) and its promoters for their involvement in criminal ... read..

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Private Life Insurers record 20% growth in individual APE: Report

Private life insurers reported robust 20.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in individual Annualized Premium Equivalent (APE) as the industry continues to see significant expansion. According to a Nuvama report, for FY26TD, the market share for private ... read..

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Lok Sabha rejects opposition resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla by voice vote

Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected the opposition resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla through a voice vote amid noisy scenes in the House with Congress members protesting against the remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah against party leade... read..

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MEA says welfare of Indian diaspora "utmost priority", confirms death of two nationals in West Asia conflict

The Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jasiwal, on Wednesday confirmed that the two Indian nationals have lost their lives and one still remains missing amid the ongoing West Asian conflict.... read..

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Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav to tie the knot on March 14: Report

After celebrating India's big win at the T20 World Cup, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav appears ready to begin a new chapter in his personal life.... read..

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Indian IT industry likely to emerge stronger despite Gen-AI disruption: Nuvama

The Indian IT services industry faces no major threat from the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI), and the sector is likely to emerge stronger from the ongoing technological shift, according to a report by Nuvama.... read..

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Kanyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth urges EAM Jaishankar to ensure safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran

Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and submitted a letter seeking urgent intervention for the safety and repatriation of Indian fishermen stranded in Iran.... read..

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Delhi HC asks MCD not to carry out demolition in Uttam Nagar case; Petitioners told to file fresh plea

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday orally asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi not to undertake any demolition action against the homes of persons accused in the murder of a 26-year-old man during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar.... read..

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Middle East war disrupting energy supplies, affecting multiple sectors in India: PHDCCI CEO

The ongoing war in West Asia is disrupting global energy supply chains and creating challenges for several sectors in India, including industries dependent on gas and port-based trade, Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of the PHD Chamber of Commerc... read..

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"One day my honesty will defend me": Gambhir on his "villainous" perception as coach by media

Following his side's ICC T20 men's World Cup win, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir spoke on being "misunderstood" as a player/coach, saying that if he is to be made a "villain" for advocating that the team is above an individual, he is okay with the tag a... read..

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India's crude supply remains secure, gas companies have procured LNG cargos from new sources: Senior government official

India's crude supply remains secure through diversified procurement amid the West Asia crisis that has affected global energy routes, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said on Wednesday.... read..

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ICC cites Gulf crisis for delay in teams' return after T20 WC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said that the delay in the return of several teams after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka was caused by disruptions to international air travel resulting from the ongoing crisis in the... read..

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''I listen to my instincts, not data": Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir said he relies primarily on his instinct when making decisions as a coach, stressing that he backs his judgment even without depending heavily on data.... read..

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"I don't agree to that" Gautam Gambhir dismisses criticism that Indian wickets are 'tailored' to suit home team

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism that Indian pitches are "tailored" to suit the home team, asserting that such claims are often made to create controversy and attract views.... read..

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Congress questions Centre over US' remarks on "permission" to purchase Russian oil, calls it "blatant insult of India's sovereignty"

The Congress on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre, questioning their silence after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US had "permitted" India to temporarily purchase Russian oil.... read..

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"It feels great...": Suryakumar Yadav on winning back-to-back T20 World Cup title

India scripted history on Sunday by winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand by a convincing margin of 96 runs in the summit clash. With this triumph, India retained the title they had claimed in 2024, marking their third Men's T20 ... read..

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India sends humanitarian aid to Madagascar after cyclone devastation

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following widespread devastation caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, reaffirming its support for the island nation during the ongoing relief efforts.... read..

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Court grants bail to 3 IYC workers in AI Summit protest case

Patiala House Court on Wednesday granted bail to Divyansh Girdhar, Bhudev Sharma and Kuber Meena. They were arrested by the Delhi Police in the AI Summit Protest case.... read..

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"Govt became cheerleader for Israel, USA:" CPI-M MP John Brittas on LPG cylinder shortage

Lok Sabha MP John Brittas has criticised the foreign policy of the Union government, alleging that they have effectively become a "cheerleader" for Israel and the USA while the country faces a commercial LPG cylinder supply disruption.... read..

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"I don't agree to that; we didn't score big in Indian conditions only": Gautam Gambhir rubs off criticism over 'tailored' pitches

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism that Indian pitches are "tailored" to suit the home team, asserting that such claims are often made to create controversy and attract views.... read..

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"Felt that there's a lot he can deliver": Gautam Gambhir explains why he backed Sanju Samson

Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir explained why he backed Sanju Samson, the 'Player of the Tournament' in the recently concluded ICC T20 Men's World Cup, despite the batter's poor show in the home series against New Zealand in January.... read..

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"Due to expectations, even if you want to laugh, you can't": Gambhir reacts to Dhoni's congratulatory post after team India win

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post following India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, where 'Mahi' complimented 'GG', saying "smile looks great on you."... read..

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"That's my next target": Team India coach Gautam Gambhir eyes World Test Championship final after T20 WC triumph

After coaching the Indian team to the T20 World Cup 2026 victory, head coach Gautam Gambhir has set his sights firmly on the next target, taking the Men in Blue to the final of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 edition, calling Test cricket "extre... read..

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