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Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

March 7, 2026 12:28 PM

Only bona fide victims would be compensated by banks within five days of receiving the complaint.

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

March 7, 2026 12:25 PM

Domestic LPG and commercial cylinder prices in India have seen a significant increase, driven by rising global energy costs linked to the conflict in West Asia. This marks the...

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Journalist Murder Case

Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Acquitted in 2002 Journalist Murder Case

March 7, 2026 12:16 PM

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction.

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

Nitish's Son To Plunge Into Politics

March 7, 2026 12:13 PM

Nishant, a non-controversial figure, is like his father, an engineer.

Iran launches fresh strikes on US bases

Iran launches fresh strikes on US bases

March 7, 2026 12:03 PM

The IRGC said the barrage targeted several US military facilities in the region, including bases at Sheikh Isa in Bahrain, Juffair in Bahrain, Ali al-Salem in Kuwait and Al...

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

March 7, 2026 11:56 AM

A 32-year-old lawyer was critically injured after being shot in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute with relatives. Police are investigating...

Russia shared intelligence with Iran on US assets: Report

Russia shared intelligence with Iran on US assets: Report

March 7, 2026 11:50 AM

Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that could help Tehran target American warships, aircraft and other military assets in the region, according to United States...

How the Open Quantum Institute Plans to Make Quantum Computing Accessible to All

How the Open Quantum Institute Plans to Make Quantum Computing Accessible to All

March 7, 2026 11:50 AM

The Open Quantum Institute (OQI), a joint initiative by Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and CERN, aims to ensure equitable access to quantum computing when it...

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

March 7, 2026 11:46 AM

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized dry opium worth Rs 38 lakh from a car and a pickup van, arresting one person and launching a search for another suspect.

We asked India to stop buying Russian oil, they did: US

We asked India to stop buying Russian oil, they did: US

March 7, 2026 11:40 AM

The US has granted India permission to buy Russian oil already in transit to ease global supply pressures amidst the West Asia conflict. This decision comes after India agreed...

Kohima Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Brother

Kohima Man Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of Brother

March 7, 2026 11:02 AM

A Kohima court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his brother, following a shooting incident in August 2023.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

March 7, 2026 10:59 AM

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order...

Five Arrested in Manipur, Arms Cache Uncovered

Five Arrested in Manipur, Arms Cache Uncovered

March 7, 2026 10:55 AM

Security forces in Manipur have arrested five individuals, including four militants from various banned organisations, and recovered weapons and explosives.

Headmaster Suspended After Dance Video With Students Sparks Outrage in Jharkhand

Headmaster Suspended After Dance Video With Students Sparks Outrage in Jharkhand

March 7, 2026 10:33 AM

A headmaster in Jharkhand has been suspended and two assistant teachers face departmental proceedings after a video surfaced showing them dancing with students to a 'vulgar'...

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

Police Investigate Discovery of Human Remains Under Alappuzha-Dhanbad Express

March 7, 2026 10:24 AM

Police in Alappuzha, Kerala, have launched an investigation after human body parts were discovered under a train coach. The remains were found by cleaning staff during routine...

Gunman Apprehended After Shooting at Influencer's Home in Thane

Gunman Apprehended After Shooting at Influencer's Home in Thane

March 7, 2026 10:09 AM

A social media influencer's home in Thane, Maharashtra, was attacked in a shooting. Police apprehended one suspect after a chase, during which two bystanders were injured.

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

March 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Indian Customs officials have arrested five individuals from West Bengal and Assam for their involvement in smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan. The investigation revealed...

GESDA and CERN Partner to Ensure Quantum Computing Accessibility for All

GESDA and CERN Partner to Ensure Quantum Computing Accessibility for All

March 7, 2026 10:03 AM

The Open Quantum Institute, a joint initiative by GESDA and CERN, aims to ensure that quantum computing is accessible to all when it becomes widely available, fostering global...

Satellite images suggest US airstrike hit Iran school

Satellite images suggest US airstrike hit Iran school

March 7, 2026 09:51 AM

Satellite imagery and expert analysis suggest that a deadly explosion at a school in southern Iran last week was likely caused by a United States airstrike that also targeted a...

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

Pak man with Iran ties convicted for plotting to kill Trump

March 7, 2026 09:41 AM

A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in a US court for plotting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump and other American politicians.

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

Meghalaya Police Bust Interstate Drug Ring, Seize 51 Crore in Narcotics

March 7, 2026 09:30 AM

Meghalaya Police seized drugs worth over 51 crore in East Jaintia Hills district, arresting two Mizoram-based individuals, marking the state's largest narcotics haul to date.

Gunmen Target Social Media Star's Home in Thane, India

Gunmen Target Social Media Star's Home in Thane, India

March 7, 2026 09:07 AM

Unidentified individuals opened fire at the residence of a social media influencer in Thane, Maharashtra, prompting a police investigation. No injuries were reported, but a...

Allowed 'friend' India to take oil already on ships: US

Allowed 'friend' India to take oil already on ships: US

March 7, 2026 01:07 AM

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said that long-term oil supplies are 'abundant' and there are no worries regarding that, but in the short term, there is a need to get oil on...

Operation Sindoor pilot among 2 killed in Su-30 crash in Assam

Operation Sindoor pilot among 2 killed in Su-30 crash in Assam

March 7, 2026 12:58 AM

An Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam during a training mission, prompting an immediate search operation for the missing pilots.

Gen Z impact: Ex-rapper's party heads to sweep Nepal polls

Gen Z impact: Ex-rapper's party heads to sweep Nepal polls

March 7, 2026 12:57 AM

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party is surging ahead in the general elections after Gen Z protests ousted the previous government, signaling a potential new era in Nepali politics.

JD-U leaders upset over Nitish exit, welcome son's entry

JD-U leaders upset over Nitish exit, welcome son's entry

March 7, 2026 12:57 AM

JD-U lawmakers voiced their concerns over Nitish Kumar's move to the Rajya Sabha, while also welcoming the imminent political debut of his son, Nishant, amidst speculation about...

Russia refuses to disclose data on crude export to India

Russia refuses to disclose data on crude export to India

March 7, 2026 12:05 AM

The Kremlin has announced it will not disclose data on crude oil exports to India, citing concerns about 'ill-wishers'. This decision follows reports of increased Russian oil...