March 05, 2026
180 articles published on this date
President Murmu Appoints New Governors Across Nine States and Union Territories
President Droupadi Murmu carried out a major gubernatorial reshuffle on 5 March 2026, affecting nine states and Union Territories. R.N. Ravi was transferred...
Census 2027: India's First Fully Digital Census Launched with Mascots and Digital Platforms
Union Home Minister Amit Shah soft-launched four digital platforms and unveiled two official mascots — 'Pragati' (female enumerator) and 'Vikas' (male...
Oil Options Price Volatility Doubles to $80 in Two Months Amid Supply Shortage Concerns
Oil options price volatility doubled to $80 over a two-month period, reflecting extreme uncertainty in global energy markets amid the West Asia conflict....
Growing Calls to Regulate Nicotine Pouches as Online Sales Surge in India
Health experts and activists are calling for a nationwide ban on nicotine pouches, which are spreading rapidly through online sales channels in India....
Rising Temperatures Linked to Declining Male Birth Rates, Study Finds
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), led by researchers at the University of Oxford's Department of Sociology...
Preventing Diabetes Before Birth: The Case for First-Trimester Screening
A shift in strategy for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) screening has been advocated: moving intervention from the conventional second trimester to the...
India and Finland Forge Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability
India and Finland elevated bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability during Finnish President Alexander Stubb's visit...
West Asia War Threatens Rs 5,000 Crore of Indian Pharma Exports
The ongoing US-Iran war in West Asia threatens up to Rs 5,000 crore of India's pharmaceutical exports to the region due to surging freight costs and...
Israeli-American War Against Iran: Implications for India and the Indian Ocean Region
The United States expanded the theatre of its military campaign against Iran into the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation of the Israel-Iran...
Iran Conflict Reaches Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka and Maldives Look to India as Security Provider
Sri Lankan and Maldivian leaders expressed alarm at the sinking of an Iranian vessel as part of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, stating 'the war has been...
Gulf Arab States Bear Brunt of Iran Conflict They Did Not Choose
Gulf Arab states have been absorbing the majority of Iranian retaliatory attacks in the US-Iran conflict that began in late February 2026 Iran's...
The Pink Tax: Gender-Based Price Discrimination and Its Economic Impact on Women
Analysis highlights the systemic 'pink tax' -- a phenomenon where products marketed to women are priced higher than functionally identical products for men...
West Asia Conflict Disrupts South India's Agri-Horticultural Export Supply Chain
The suspension of Indian airline flights to West Asia — triggered by US and Israeli military strikes on Iran (late February 2026) and retaliatory Iranian...
Indian Basmati Exporters Seek Emergency Relief as Iran War Disrupts Shipping to Middle East
Indian basmati rice exporters have urged APEDA to seek Covid-type relief from the Commerce Ministry after the Israel-Iran war severely disrupted shipping...
Nuclear Deterrence, the Iran Conflict, and the Fraying Non-Proliferation Order
Following the joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, strategic analysts are...
Kerala Governor Removes Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar removed K.K. Geethakumary from the position of Vice-Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in...
President Murmu Announces Multiple Gubernatorial Appointments Including Lt Gen Hasnain for Tamil Nadu
President Droupadi Murmu's office issued a communique announcing multiple gubernatorial appointments on March 6, 2026 Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd)...
Scientists Successfully Grow Chickpeas in Simulated Lunar Soil: A Step Toward Space Agriculture
Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University successfully grew and harvested chickpeas in simulated lunar soil (regolith...
Iran-Israel Conflict Grounds IndiGo's Europe Operations: EASA Restrictions and War Risk Insurance
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has been forced to ground its entire fleet of six Boeing 787 widebody aircraft used for European routes since February 28...
Twenty-Four US States Sue to Block Trump's Section 122 Global Tariffs
A coalition of 24 US states, led by Oregon, California, New York, and Arizona, filed a lawsuit at the US Court of International Trade challenging President...
Geo-Fenced mVahan App for Vehicle Fitness Certificates: Curbing RTO Irregularities
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has mandated that fitness certificates for commercial vehicles will now be issued only at designated RTO...
Raisina Dialogue 2026: Warnings About a Fracturing World Order
The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue opened in New Delhi on March 5, 2026, with the theme 'Saṁskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement' Finnish...
Basmati Rice Export Crisis: Iran Conflict Disrupts India's Agricultural Trade
Approximately 60,000 tonnes of basmati rice are stuck at Indian ports unable to be shipped, while broader estimates put total stranded cargo (at ports and...
Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi Transferred to West Bengal in Major Gubernatorial Reshuffle
President Droupadi Murmu transferred Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to West Bengal, replacing C.V. Ananda Bose who resigned. Kerala Governor Rajendra...
Governor Reshuffle Ahead of State Elections: R.N. Ravi Transferred from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal
The President of India appointed R.N. Ravi, the outgoing Governor of Tamil Nadu, as the new Governor of West Bengal on March 6, 2026, replacing C.V. Ananda...
Ukraine Leverages Drone Warfare Expertise to Help US and West Asian Nations Counter Iranian Drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter Iranian drone attacks...
NMC Mandates ABHA-Linked Patient Records in Medical Colleges: Digital Health and Regulatory Reform
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical college hospitals to integrate digital health records of every patient — OPD visits...
The Tumultuous Tenure of R.N. Ravi as Tamil Nadu Governor: Centre-State Constitutional Friction
R.N. Ravi's four-and-a-half-year tenure as Tamil Nadu Governor (September 2021 to March 2026) ended, marked by sustained constitutional friction with the...
US House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran: Congress Backs Presidential Military Authority
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a War Powers Resolution that would have required the withdrawal of US forces from the military campaign...
Governor Reshuffle Before Bengal Elections: Federalism, Electoral Timing, and Constitutional Norms
President Droupadi Murmu announced a reshuffle covering 9 Governors and LGs on March 5, 2026 — weeks before West Bengal's 2026 assembly election schedule is...
India Condoles Ayatollah Khamenei's Death: Foreign Secretary Visits Iranian Embassy
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on March 5, 2026 and signed the condolence book on behalf of the Government of India...
Indian Export Cargo Stranded at West Asian Ports: Back-to-Town Customs Mechanism Activated
Indian exporters are bringing back nearly half of their stranded containers from ports after the escalation of the West Asia conflict disrupted shipping...
SIR Voter List Controversy Emerges as Key Issue in West Bengal Assembly Elections
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal has emerged as a major political flashpoint ahead of the April 2026 Assembly...
Taranjit Sandhu as Delhi LG: The Unique Constitutional Status of the National Capital Territory
Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu was appointed Delhi's new Lieutenant Governor on March 5, 2026, replacing Vinai Kumar Saxena who was transferred to...
Gulf Conflict's LNG Disruption Threatens India's Urea Supply for Kharif Season
The ongoing Gulf conflict has disrupted LNG (liquefied natural gas) flows through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening India's urea production capacity ahead...
R.N. Ravi Moves to West Bengal: Governor's Legislative Powers and the Article 200 Controversy
President Droupadi Murmu transferred Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to West Bengal as the new Governor, following CV Ananda Bose's resignation on March 5...
India Formally Condoles Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the condolence book at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, nearly five days after Supreme Leader Ali...
Bridge Promises Connectivity and Development for Tribal Families in Odisha's Kalahandi
Tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the Indravati reservoir in Kalahandi district, Odisha, have been promised a new bridge for...
The Legality of US-Israel Strikes on Iran Under International Law
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, designated Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) and Operation...
Supreme Court Transfers Case After Allahabad High Court Fails to Deliver Verdict for 6 Years
The Supreme Court transferred three criminal revision petitions from the Allahabad High Court to itself after the High Court failed to deliver judgments for...
MoSPI Launches Index of Services Production and Expands Statistical Coverage
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to launch a new Index of Services Production (ISP), which would track services sector...
West Asia Conflict Disrupts India's Gems and Jewellery Trade; Diamond Shipments Halted
The escalation of the West Asia conflict — following joint military action by the United States and Israel against Iran — has severely disrupted India's...
CV Ananda Bose's Resignation: Governor as Constitutional Flash-Point in Centre–State Relations
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu on March 5, 2026 — days before West Bengal's 2026 assembly...
India's Banana Exports Disrupted by Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Iran Conflict
India's banana exports — the country's top fruit export — face severe disruption due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the US-Iran conflict...
India-Finland Summit: Ukraine Peace, UNSC Reform, and Migration Mobility Pact
Prime Minister Modi met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi on March 5, 2026, ahead of the Raisina Dialogue Both nations called for a diplomatic...
Major Gubernatorial Reshuffle: Sandhu Named Delhi LG, RN Ravi Moved to West Bengal
President Droupadi Murmu approved a major reshuffle of gubernatorial posts on March 6, 2026, affecting nine regions Former Indian Ambassador to the US...
ACTREC Develops Mobile App for Breast, Oral, and Gall Bladder Cancer Risk Assessment
The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), the R&D wing of Tata Memorial Centre, is developing a mobile application to...
US-India Trade Deal and Energy Security Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on March 5, 2026, stated that the US-India bilateral trade...
Centre May Extend Government Schemes Beyond April 1 Amid Ongoing Rationalisation Review
Several government schemes — both Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and Central Sector Schemes (CS) — are likely to continue in their present form beyond...
Supreme Court Directs Courts to Act with "Iron Hand" Against Litigants Defying Court Orders
A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan condemned the practice of government authorities and litigants routinely defying court...
Kerala High Court Flags Non-Compliance of Pre-Arrest Norms Under BNSS Leading to Release of Accused
The Kerala High Court flagged repeated instances where accused persons secured bail because investigating officers failed to comply with mandatory...
India-France Coordination on West Asia De-escalation: Modi-Macron Diplomatic Outreach
PM Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron on the escalating situation in West Asia, stressing the urgent need for de-escalation and a return to...
Major Gubernatorial Reshuffle: Constitutional Framework for Appointment and Transfer of Governors
President Droupadi Murmu signed orders for a sweeping reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across 9 states and Union Territories on March 5...
BEL and Bellatrix Aerospace Sign MoU to Develop Indigenous VLEO Satellite Technologies
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bengaluru-based startup Bellatrix Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly design, develop, and...
BEL-Bellatrix Aerospace MoU: India's Push into Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), India's defence electronics major, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based space technology...
Demoiselle Crane Sighted for First Time at Chennai's Nemmeli Salt Pans
On February 28, 2026, the first-ever sighting of a Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo) was recorded at Nemmeli salt pans near Chennai, Tamil Nadu The...
Census 2027: India's First Fully Digital Census With New Mascots Pragati and Vikas
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the official mascots for Census 2027 — 'Pragati' (female) and 'Vikas' (male) — symbolising the equal participation of...
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Resigns; RN Ravi Appointed Ahead of Assembly Elections
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose resigned on March 5, 2026 via a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, stating that his three-and-a-half year tenure was...
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka; India Responds to Distress Call
A US submarine fired a torpedo and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena approximately 40 nautical miles off the coast of Galle in southern Sri Lanka — the...
India and Finland Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on March 5, 2026 during Stubb's...
First FCI Foodgrain Train Reaches Mizoram via Bairabi-Sairang Railway Line
The first-ever Food Corporation of India (FCI) foodgrain cargo train arrived at Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram on 3 March 2026, carrying approximately...
India in Talks with US on Risk Insurance for Energy Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz
India is in active discussions with the United States regarding a Trump administration proposal to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees...
Strait of Hormuz Disruption Reshapes India's Oil Supply Routes as Russian Crude Fills the Gap
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively disrupted since late February 2026 following military strikes on Iran, creating the most significant oil supply...
US War Powers: Constitutional Division Between President and Congress
The question of who holds the constitutional authority to take the US to war has re-emerged amid the US military campaign against Iran The US Constitution...
West Asia Conflict Disrupts India's Rice Exports: Containers Stranded, Costs Surge
Around 400,000 metric tonnes of Indian basmati rice are stuck in transit or at ports due to West Asia conflict disruptions, with approximately 200,000...
US Turns to Kurdish Forces Amid West Asia War Against Iran
Following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran beginning 28 February 2026 that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other officials, the US explored using...
US Shifts to Gravity Bombs for Iran Operations: Understanding Bunker-Buster Weapons
The US is reportedly shifting towards the use of gravity bombs, including bunker-busting variants, in its military operations against Iranian nuclear...
India-Finland Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability
India and Finland elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability during Finnish President Alexander Stubb's...
Nuclear Proliferation Risks Intensify as Arms Control Framework Collapses
Escalating geopolitical tensions have reignited concerns about nuclear proliferation, with multiple nations reassessing their nuclear postures in what...
India-Iran Strategic Partnership: Chabahar, INSTC, and Geopolitical Balancing
India and Iran's bilateral relationship continues to deepen despite complex geopolitical headwinds, with strategic cooperation centred around connectivity...
Centre Releases ₹1,034 Crore to Gram Panchayats Under 15th Finance Commission Grants
The Central government has released over ₹1,034 crore to gram panchayats under the 15th Finance Commission (XV FC) grants for Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). The...
Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Challenge to Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project Clearances
The Karnataka High Court issued notices to the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka on a PIL challenging approvals granted for the Rs 10,000...
MAHE Establishes Q-Hub for Indigenous Quantum Hardware Development Under National Quantum Mission
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) formally established Quantum-Hub@MAHE (Q-Hub@MAHE) at its Manipal Institute of Technology campus in Bengaluru...
BEL and Bellatrix Aerospace Partner for Very Low Earth Orbit Satellite Systems
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bellatrix Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and...
India's Reservoir Storage Declines Further as Southern Region Falls Below 50%
Water storage in India's key reservoirs has dropped significantly, with the southern region slipping below 50% of capacity Over 70% of the country received...
India-Finland Elevate Ties; Modi Calls for Diplomacy Over Military Conflict in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb held bilateral talks in New Delhi on March 5, 2026, upgrading India-Finland ties to a...
Bank of Baroda Issues India's First Domestic Green Infrastructure Bonds: Rs 10,000 Crore
Bank of Baroda (BoB) raised Rs 10,000 crore through green infrastructure bonds, becoming the first bank in India to issue a domestic Green Infrastructure...
China Sets Lowest Growth Target Since 1991 as Economic Challenges Mount
China's government lowered its official 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5-5%, its least ambitious goal since 1991 Premier Li Qiang announced the target at the...
India-Canada $2.6 Billion Uranium Deal: Securing Fuel for India's Nuclear Energy Ambition
India and Canada signed a landmark $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement between the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Saskatchewan-based Canadian...
Oil Prices Leap 3–7% as Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Supply; Iraq Output Cut Deepens Crisis
Global oil prices surged sharply — Brent crude spiked by approximately 6–7.6% to around $78 per barrel, while WTI (West Texas Intermediate) rose by over 7%...
Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Draft Anti-Conversion Law With Stringent Provisions
The Maharashtra cabinet approved the draft of a proposed anti-conversion law on 5 March 2026, officially titled the Maharashtra Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam...
India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement: Near Completion and the China Precedent
US Deputy Secretary of State Landau, speaking in New Delhi during the Raisina Dialogue 2026, stated the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) is nearing...
India Activates Petroleum Reserves and Diversifies Oil Sources as Iran Tensions Escalate
The Indian government set up a high-level inter-ministerial panel to monitor risks to energy supply and trade flows arising from the intensifying Iran...
Karnataka High Court Directs Expansion of Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
The Karnataka High Court directed the state government to issue a notification to include the left-out 55 sq km of Kappatagudda reserve forest into the...
India Faces Serious Energy Challenge Due to West Asia War: Finance Commission Chief
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission and former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, acknowledged that India faces a 'serious challenge' in the...
Minuteman III: The US 'Doomsday Missile' Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
The US Air Force test-launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base amid escalating tensions...
PM Modi Calls for Swift End to West Asia and Ukraine Conflicts During Finland Visit
PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on March 5, 2026 Modi stated: 'Whether in...
Indian Navy Launches Search and Rescue After Distress Call from Iranian Ship Near Sri Lanka
The Indian Navy launched search and rescue operations after receiving a distress call from the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, operating approximately 20...
India's Delayed Condolence Over Khamenei's Death: Balancing Iran Ties and Strategic Interests
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on March 5, 2026 — six days after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was...
British Columbia Premier Says No Indian Role in Extortion Cases as India-Canada Ties Thaw
British Columbia Premier David Eby stated that there is no information suggesting Indian government involvement in extortion cases in his province Eby had...
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns Ahead of Assembly Polls, R.N. Ravi Named Successor
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned from his position on March 5, 2026, just weeks before the state's upcoming Assembly elections expected in...
NHRC Issues Notice to Maharashtra Government Over Death of 18 Workers at Explosives Unit
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of the death of 18 workers and severe burn injuries to 24 others in an explosion at an...
US Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Makes Combat Debut in Iran Conflict
The United States deployed the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), manufactured by Lockheed Martin, against Iranian missile sites during the high-intensity...
This Oil Shock Hits Differently for the United States
Analysis suggests the 2026 Iran-related oil shock primarily threatens the US economy through slower growth rather than surging inflation, unlike the 1970s...
West Asia Conflict and Near-Term Risks to the Indian Economy: An RBI MPC Perspective
An external member of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Dr. Nagesh Kumar, stated that the West Asia conflict poses near-term challenges to the...
US Foreign Policy Driven by National Interest, Not Charity: Landau at Raisina Dialogue 2026
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau delivered a keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, articulating the Trump...
GAIL May Curtail LNG Supply After Qatar Supply Freeze
GAIL (India) Limited announced it was assessing the need for supply curtailments to downstream customers following the freeze in LNG deliveries from Qatar...
India's Energy Alternatives Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: Options and Constraints
With approximately 50% of India's crude oil imports normally transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the 2026 Persian Gulf blockade has forced Indian refiners to...
US Vows Not to Repeat China Mistake with India as Trade Deal Nears Closure
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau addressed the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, making a pointed reference to past US mistakes with China...
India's Tobacco Surge: 60% Urban Spike and 565% Gutka Boom in Rural Households
A paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has found a sharp rise in tobacco consumption across India between 2011-12 and...
RBI MPC Member Flags Oil, Exports, Remittances as Immediate Risks from Iran-Israel War
RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) external member Nagesh Kumar identified three immediate economic challenges for India from the Iran-Israel war: rising...
Indian Navy Deploys P-8I and Ships to Rescue Crew of Sunk Iranian Warship
The Indian Navy deployed a P-8I maritime patrol aircraft and diverted two naval ships to assist in search and rescue operations for the crew of the sunk...
Second Iranian Ship Detected Near Sri Lankan Waters, Minister Informs Parliament
A second Iranian naval vessel, IRINS Bushehr (107-metre-long ship with over 200 crew members), was detected within Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone...
Amitabh Kant Warns: Every $10 Crude Rise Adds $14 Billion to India's Import Bill
Former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant issued a stark warning that every $10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices adds approximately...
Global Economy Faces Inflation and Growth Test Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
Goldman Sachs warned that the escalating Iran conflict poses significant risks to global economic growth and inflation Under its baseline forecast, Goldman...
Nepal Parliamentary Elections 2026: A Moment of Hope or a Return to the Old Cycle?
Nepal held early general elections on March 5, 2026, to elect the 275 members of the House of Representatives (lower house of Parliament) Balendra 'Balen'...
India's First National Workshop on Mine Closure and Repurposing Held at Neyveli
India's first National Workshop on Mine Closure and Repurposing was held on February 23-24, 2026 at Neyveli, Tamil Nadu, under the aegis of the Ministry of...
Gulf War Disrupts Trade: 20,000 Containers Stranded at Kandla and JNPA Ports
Nearly 20,000 West Asia-bound containers are stranded at India's two major western ports — Kandla (Deendayal Port) and JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port...
Israel-Iran War Strands 400,000 Tonnes of Indian Basmati at Ports
Approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of Indian basmati rice are stuck at ports and in transit amid the Israel-Iran conflict — roughly 200,000 tonnes stranded...
India and China Lead Asia-Pacific in Metabolic Disease Burden
A study has found that India and China top the Asia-Pacific region in terms of the burden of metabolic diseases, measured in DALYs (Disability-Adjusted Life...
SEBI Issues Revised Guidelines for Custodians: Higher Net Worth and Stronger Compliance Norms
SEBI issued revised guidelines for registered custodians, raising the minimum net worth requirement from Rs 50 crore to Rs 75 crore Existing custodians have...
Amit Shah Launches Digital Tools and Mascots for Census-2027
Union Home Minister Amit Shah soft-launched four digital tools and formally unveiled mascots 'Pragati' (female) and 'Vikas' (male) for Census-2027 in New...
India's LPG Vulnerability Exposed as Persian Gulf Blockade Disrupts West Asia Supplies
The Strait of Hormuz — the 34 km-wide chokepoint at the mouth of the Persian Gulf — is facing effective disruption after Iranian forces warned vessels...
Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens 41% of India's Tea Exports, Says Tea Association
The Tea Association of India (TAI) warned that the prospect of Indian tea exports looks 'grim' as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten approximately 41% of...
Andhra Pradesh Draft Population Policy Incentivises Third Child to Raise Fertility Rate
Andhra Pradesh has released a draft Population Management Policy that reverses the decades-old approach of discouraging large families — instead...
India's Oil and LPG Stocks Under Pressure as GAIL Declares Force Majeure
The Indian government stated it will not ration petrol and diesel, citing 30–35 days of crude oil stocks (including Strategic Petroleum Reserves) and 20–30...
Iran's Political System: Supreme Leader Succession After Khamenei's Death
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026 in a joint US-Israeli military strike on Tehran, marking the end of his 35-year tenure...
India's Free HPV Vaccination Drive Sidelines Indigenous Cervavac Vaccine
India launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme on 28 February 2026, targeting girls aged 9–14 with a single dose of HPV vaccine, tracked via the...
US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship IRIS Dena After India's Milan Exercise
A US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena on March 4, 2026, in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles off Galle...
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: Affordable Medicines Ensuring Quality Healthcare
The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) continues to expand its network of dedicated outlets (Jan Aushadhi Kendras) offering quality...
India's $98 Billion West Asia Imports Exposed as Conflict Escalates
India's total imports from West Asia amount to approximately $98.7 billion, spanning crude oil, LNG, fertilisers, rough and polished diamonds, and various...
Every $10 Rise in Crude Prices Costs India 0.5% of GDP Growth
Market analysts have quantified that every $10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices reduces India's GDP growth rate by approximately 0.5...
India Seeks Alternative LNG Sources as Qatar Halts Output Amid West Asia Conflict
India is actively scouting for alternative sources of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and crude oil as the West Asia conflict escalates, with Australia and...
Inaugural Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative Focuses on Strategic Autonomy and Disruptive Technologies
The inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on March 5, 2026, jointly launched by the...
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose Resigns Ahead of Assembly Elections
West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose resigned on 5 March 2026 after three-and-a-half years in office, weeks before the expected state assembly elections in...
India Condoles Khamenei's Death; Foreign Secretary Misri Visits Iran Embassy
India officially condoled the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 5, 2026, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visiting the...
India's First Riverine Lighthouses to Be Built on Brahmaputra (NW-2)
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River...
India Seeks US Naval Protection for Middle East Energy Shipments
India is in active talks with the United States to secure naval escort (marine cover) for oil, LPG, and LNG shipments originating from the Middle East The...
RBI Deputy Governor Warns That Governance Lapses Are the Root Cause of Financial Failures
RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan Janakiraman warned that the root cause of financial crises lies in governance failures, not lack of knowledge Speaking at...
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose Resigns; RN Ravi to Take Over
C.V. Ananda Bose, the 21st Governor of West Bengal (appointed 2022), resigned from his post on 5 March 2026 via a letter to the President of India. Bose...
US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement Nears Finalisation at Raisina Dialogue 2026
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, visiting New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2026, declared that the US-India trade deal is 'almost at the...
Adani Total Gas Triples Industrial Gas Prices as Hormuz Crisis Chokes LNG Supplies
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), the city gas distribution (CGD) joint venture of Adani Group and France's TotalEnergies, nearly tripled the price of natural gas...
India's Rice Exports Plummet Amid Iran Crisis as Exporters Seek Urgent Government Support
Approximately 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice are stuck at ports or in transit due to the Iran crisis disrupting Gulf shipping routes Of this, about...
India and Finland Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership; Sign MoUs on Tech, Migration, and Education
India and Finland elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership on March 5, 2026, during a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Iran War Poses Greater Risk to India's Growth Than Inflation; RBI Holds Rates Steady
The ongoing Iran war is assessed to pose a greater threat to India's economic growth than to inflation, as higher oil prices simultaneously squeeze...
CIC Advises Income Tax Department to Institutionalise Taxpayer-Friendly Grievance Redressal
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has called on the Income Tax Department to overhaul its grievance redressal mechanism to make it more...
West Bengal Builds Circular Economy Model With Green Energy Transition Push
West Bengal is positioning itself as a model for green development through circular economy initiatives and renewable energy expansion The state has set...
India Formally Condoles Death of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
India formally expressed condolences for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on...
India and Finland Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Skill Development and Workforce Mobility
India and Finland held a high-level meeting on March 5, 2026, to advance cooperation in skill development, vocational education, and workforce mobility...
Rice Exporters Urge Government to Recognise Iran Crisis Shipping Disruption as Force Majeure
The Indian Rice Exporters' Federation (IREF) urged the government to officially recognise shipping disruptions caused by the Iran crisis as a force majeure...
Policy Reforms That Transformed India's Business Environment: 27% Growth in Company Registrations
Active registered companies in India grew by approximately 27%, from 1.55 lakh in 2020-21 to 1.98 lakh in 2025-26 (as on February 3, 2026) The growth is...
India's Balance of Payments Faces Rising Risks from West Asia Oil Crisis
India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from the West Asia conflict, which could push crude oil prices...
Demoiselle Crane: First Documented Sighting in Chennai
On February 28, 2026, a lone Demoiselle Crane (Anthropoides virgo) was spotted and photographed at the Nemmeli salt pans near Chennai — the first documented...
MEA Debunks Claim of US Using Indian Ports to Strike Iran
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) addressed viral claims circulating on social media that the US military was using Indian ports to conduct strikes...
India Rejects Reports of Its Ports Being Used by US in Operations Against Iran
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically rejected claims that the United States was using Indian ports to conduct military strikes against...
India-Canada Diplomatic Reset: Mending Fences Amid Global Uncertainty
India and Canada are undertaking a measured diplomatic reset after a severe rupture triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's June 2023...
Afghanistan and Pakistan: A Dangerous Clash of Unequals
Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government entered a state of open military conflict in late February 2026 — the most severe escalation of the ongoing...
Thorium and India's 100 GWe Nuclear Target by 2047
India has set a target of achieving 100 GWe (gigawatts-electric) of nuclear power capacity by 2047, the centenary year of independence, as part of its...
Turkey's Complex Position in the Iran-US-Israel War: Between NATO and Tehran
As the US-Israel war against Iran entered its sixth day (from February 28, 2026), Turkey found itself in an exceptionally complex position: a NATO member...
Florida Family Sues Google Over AI Chatbot's Alleged Role in User's Death
The family of Jonathan Gavalas, a 36-year-old from Jupiter, Florida, filed a federal lawsuit against Google in the Northern District of California, alleging...
Project HANUMAN: Andhra Pradesh's Initiative to Address Human-Wildlife Conflict
On World Wildlife Day 2026 (March 3), Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched Project HANUMAN at Mangalagiri, Guntur district. HANUMAN...
US-Iran-Israel Military Confrontation Escalates in West Asia
The US-Israel military campaign against Iran intensified, with the US Secretary of Defense urging Israel to press on 'until the end' Iran's Foreign Minister...
Who Are the Kurds, and Why the US May Align with Them in the Iran War?
As the US-Israel war against Iran widened from February 28, 2026, the strategic role of Kurdish fighters in Iran's western regions came into sharp focus....
Idukki Hydroelectric Project at 50: Milestone and New Questions for Kerala's Hydropower
The Idukki Hydroelectric Project (IHEP) completed 50 years of operation in February 2026, having been commissioned on February 12, 1976, by Prime Minister...
AI Data Centres and the Global Energy Challenge: Ratepayer Protection Pledge
Major AI companies -- Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI -- signed the 'Ratepayer Protection Pledge' at the White House, committing to...
Ships Anchored Off Gulf Coasts After Strait of Hormuz Blaze; Indian Crew Members Express Concern
Multiple ships remain anchored off Gulf coasts following fires and military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit the critical waterway...
Iran Launches New Wave of Attacks on Israel and US Bases on Day 6 of West Asia War
By Day 6 of Operation Epic Fury (launched 28 February 2026), Iran launched a new, expanded wave of drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel and...
US Sinking of Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka Puts India in a Diplomatic Bind
On March 4, 2026, a US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles south of...
Supertankers Back Away from the Gulf as Hormuz Crisis Bites Global Oil Supply
Following Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as closed in retaliation for US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, supertankers loading voyages...
Iran Strikes Kurdish Opposition Groups in Iraq as West Asia Conflict Widens
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched strikes on Kurdish opposition groups based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq The IRGC stated it...
OpenAI Explores Contract with NATO for AI Deployment on Alliance Networks
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly exploring a contract to deploy its AI technology on NATO's unclassified networks The move follows OpenAI's...
Tamil Nadu's Healthcare Successes and the Emerging NCD Challenge
Tamil Nadu, long regarded as a model state for public healthcare delivery, faces a new wave of challenges despite its historical achievements in maternal...
Corporate India Confronts the Rising Economic Cost of Air Pollution
Mentions of 'air pollution' on corporate earnings calls surged in 2025, with nearly 1,000 references in analyst calls and financial presentations Companies...
Iran Vows US Will 'Bitterly Regret' Torpedo Attack on IRIS Dena
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a sharp diplomatic warning on 5 March 2026 that the United States would 'bitterly regret' the torpedo attack...
Oil Prices Surge Over 2% as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Mount
Brent crude oil prices climbed past $83 per barrel, rising over 2%, as tensions in West Asia escalated following coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran...
Russian Oil Cargoes Divert to India as Iran War Disrupts Middle East Supply
Two Russian oil tankers that had been signalling East Asia as their destination switched course toward India, as the ongoing Iran conflict raised fears of...
China Sets 4.5–5% GDP Growth Target for 2026 Amid Global and Domestic Headwinds
At the National People's Congress (NPC) session beginning March 4, 2026, China announced a GDP growth target of 4.5–5% for 2026 — setting a range rather...
Pakistan Army Chief Munir: Use of Afghan Soil for Terror Against Pakistan Unacceptable
Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Wana in South Waziristan to review security operations and operational readiness along the...
How the US-Israel Attack on Iran Threatens 9 Million Indian Migrant Workers and India's Remittance Lifeline
Coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, triggered Iranian retaliatory missile strikes, with some projectiles landing near US...
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Like Mojito Classified Under 40% GST by West Bengal AAR
The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that non-alcoholic beverages such as mojito, rose lemonade, cucumber mint, and lychee vitamin water...
Iranian Sailors in Sri Lankan Hospital After US Submarine Sinks IRIS Dena in Indian Ocean
On 4 March 2026, a US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles off the...
Russian Crude Oil Swings Back to India as Iran War Disrupts Supply
Two tankers carrying approximately 1.4 million barrels of Russian Urals crude oil have reversed course toward Indian ports after the Iran war disrupted...
Trump's Global Tariff Rises to 15% After Supreme Court Ruling Invalidates IEEPA Duties
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration would raise its global tariff rate from 10% to 15% 'sometime this week' (early...
Republicans Vote Down Legislation to Halt Iran War in Congress
The US House of Representatives voted down a war powers resolution that would have required congressional authorization before further military strikes on...
Trump Weighing US Role in Iran After Conflict: Public Opinion Turns
The White House stated that President Donald Trump is weighing the future US role in Iran following the launch of major combat operations against the...
Indoor Air Pollution from Household Fuels: Health Risks for Children
A study of 1,840 preschool children in Mabopane and Soshanguve townships near Tshwane, South Africa, examined the link between household air pollution and...
Opposition Moves Resolution to Remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Constitutional Procedure Explained
The Opposition in Lok Sabha filed a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, with support from over 100 opposition MPs across Congress and allied...
NCB Arrests Four in Cross-Border Anti-Drugs Operation Along India-Myanmar Border
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested four persons, including a Myanmarese national, in a border anti-drugs operation in Aizawl, Mizoram Drugs valued...
Restrictions in Kashmir After Protests Over Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei
Curfew-like restrictions on movement and assembly remained in force across several parts of the Kashmir Valley — particularly in Shia-majority areas —...
Middle East Conflict Poses Near-Term Challenges to Indian Economy: RBI MPC Member
A member of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has warned that the escalating Middle East conflict presents significant near-term...