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President Droupadi Murmu has begun her engagements in the Republic of Moldova on the first leg of her three-nation visit. After receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Presidential Palace in Chisinau, President Murmu held bilateral talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The two leaders first met one-on-one, followed by delegation-level discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Following the talks, Presid

The US military has launched new airstrikes against Iran to punish the Iranian Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalisation. US Central Command said the strikes were designed to further degrade Iran’s ability to restrict the traffic of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway accounted for roughly 20 per cent of global oil supplies before the war. The new strikes came

Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time to become FIFA World Cup 2026 champions. Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to give his team a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium last night. After a tense and fiercely contested 90 minutes ended goalless, Torres finally broke the deadlock in the 106th minute. The victory secured Spain’s second men’s FIFA World Cup title and their first since lifting the trophy i

Delhi Police has clarified that no permission has been sought or granted for any protest march and procession in the New Delhi District in view of Parliament Session beginning today. In a social media post, the police said that Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is in force in the area, hence protest marches, processions, demonstrations and assemblies of five or more persons are strictly prohibited in the area, except Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police has appea

In Assam, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Jal Rahat’ to support the government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to inundate several parts of eastern Assam. The flood situation has worsened as incessant rain continues across the state, affecting thousands of people in several districts of Upper Assam. Several rivers in Upper Assam are reported to be flowing above the danger level. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Forc

Madhya Pradesh’s first international flight service will begin from Indore today. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will flag off the first direct flight from Indore to Abu Dhabi. The service is being launched under the state’s Civil Aviation Policy 2025. The Air India Express flight will operate four days a week- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The new service will benefit passengers from Indore and the Malwa-Nimar region. Until now passengers had to travel through Delh

Renjitha V K of Keralam has been honoured with the prestigious Rabindra Ratna Puraskar 2026, recognizing her remarkable contribution to the field of Malayalam literature. The award celebrates her dedication to literary excellence, her passion for preserving the richness of the Malayalam language, and her ability to express spirituality, emotion, knowledge, and human experiences through diverse literary forms. Over the years, Renjitha has established herself as a versatile aut

The growing prevalence of lifestyle disorders has underscored the importance of authors who can bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and everyday practice. Among the foremost voices in this field is Cdr. Uma Maheshwar Chand (Retd.) of Uttar Pradesh, whose outstanding contribution to health literature has earned him the prestigious Indian Literature Award 2026 in the Non-Fiction category for his acclaimed book, Reach Your Ultimate Metabolic Advantage (U.M.A.) in 30 Days

In Men’s Cricket, India will take on England in the first T20 International of the 5-match series at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street today. The match is scheduled to begin at 10 PM Indian Time. Shreyas Iyer-led Indian side will look to bounce back from their shocking 2-0 defeat to Ireland in the last series. All eyes will be on young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who received his maiden senior Indian Team call-up for the Ireland series but did not get a debut in

Delhi’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 is being implemented from today onwards. As per the new policy, EV cars priced up to 30 lakh rupees have been exempted from registration fees and road taxes. The new policy also offers a 1 lakh rupees incentive for purchasing new EVs while scrapping old vehicles, and mandates that only electric two-wheelers can be registered starting April 2028. Set for a phased four-year rollout, the ambitious framework commits a massive fiscal outla

Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, will arrive in New Delhi this evening on a three-day visit to India. This will be the first official visit of Prime Minister Takaichi to India. She will attend the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit tomorrow with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Summit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review and strengthen the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation as well as exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. O

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has said India is emerging as a global leader of trusted supply chains. Addressing the IXth US-India Strategic Partnership Forum’s Annual Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C, Mr. Kwatra said this transformation is underscored by resilient economic growth and structural reforms. The Indian Ambassador attributed this transformation to India’s domestic economic growth and structural reforms, supported by robust and mut

Dhanashree Ganatra (Sangeet Alankar) is a distinguished singer, composer, filmmaker, author, and music director whose remarkable achievements have earned her recognition as one of the most versatile creative personalities in the Indian performing arts landscape. Through her unwavering passion, artistic excellence, and commitment to innovation, she has built an extraordinary career that spans music, literature, cinema, and media, inspiring audiences across India and around the

The price for a barrel of Brent crude fell 5.4 per cent to 78.66 dollars. With this, the oil prices dipped below 80 dollars per barrel for the first time since March this year. The dip comes amid optimism continuing that a tentative U.S.-Iran deal on their war will reopen the Strait of Hormuz at the end of the week and get the global flow of oil going again. In the wake of US and Israeli strikes on Iran beginning on the 28th of February, crude oil prices skyrocketed, climbin

In Women’s Hockey, India defeated Japan 2-1 in their second Pool A match of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2026 at the North Harbour National Hockey Centre in Auckland yesterday. With this win, India secured a spot in the semi-finals, having won both their pool games so far. Captain and Player of the Match Salima Tete and Lalremsiami netted the goals for India, while Hiramitsu Ai was the lone goalscorer for Japan. It was a memorable game for Indian midfielder