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Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Denies Lockdown Rumours in India

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday dismissed circulating rumours about a possible nationwide lockdown in India, calling them “completely false.” Puri emphasized that the government is not considering any such measure and urged citizens to remain calm, warning that spreading misinformation during a global crisis is “irresponsible and harmful.”

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Govt Cuts Petrol and Diesel Duties to Protect Consumers

In a decisive move to protect citizens from surging global energy prices, the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, announced on Friday that the government has reduced excise duties on petrol and diesel. Petrol duty has been cut from ₹13 per litre to ₹3, while diesel…

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Energy Lockdown in India? Here’s What Modi Actually Meant

A single sentence can shake an entire nation. And this time, it almost did. When Narendra Modi mentioned COVID-like preparedness amid rising West Asia tensions, the internet didn’t stay calm it panicked. Suddenly, whispers turned into viral claims: Lockdown is coming back. Energy supply will be cut. Fear spread faster…

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Is the World Heading for an Energy Lockdown in 2026? Oil Prices, Blackouts, and What's Really Coming

The crisis stems from escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz emerging as the critical choke point.

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Rahul Gandhi Criticises Centre’s Foreign Policy, Calls It ‘Personal’ and a ‘Universal Joke’

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre’s foreign policy, alleging that it has become Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “personal policy” and is viewed globally as a “universal joke.”

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Oman flash floods: 2 Kerala natives dead, 1 missing; Congress leader writes to PM Modi

Two individuals from Kerala, Yusuf and Shamla, have died and another woman, Ramla, remains missing following flash floods in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate. Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and coordinate with Omani authorities for intensified search and rescue efforts and to…

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Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

The release of Kaouther Ben Hania's Venice-winning and Oscar-nominated docu-drama 'The Voice of HInd Rajab' has been blocked by the country's ratings body. Beyond censorship, this decision reveals a shift in Israel-India relations under prime minister Narendra Modi.

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One act of Hindu-Muslim solidarity is inspiring others in India to take a stand. But does it signal a larger shift?

IN FOCUS: From university students shielding Muslims classmates offering prayers to Hindu villagers publicly confronting a politician over apparent religious discrimination, Indian social media is celebrating a series of small rebellions against polarisation. Namita Singh reports

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Indian film board blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza drama The Voice of Hind Rajab

Distributor says authorities warned screening Tunisian film-maker Kaouther Ben Hania’s docudrama could harm India–Israel relations

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Dhurandhar 2 review: Angrier, louder, emptier

No body part is left undamaged in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the sequel to the pulse-pounding and eardrum-shattering spy thriller that was released in December 2025. At the fulcrum of Part 1 was the mystery surrounding Hamza’s (Ranveer Singh) identity and his true motives. Despite its pro-establishment propaganda, the film…

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Will the Iran war really lead to a global pivot to renewable energy?

IN FOCUS: With US and Israeli strikes on Iran continuing and no end to the conflict in sight, calls are growing for the rest of the world to reduce its dependence on oil and gas. But experts tell Stuti Mishra that moving away from oil is no easy task – if…

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Dhurandhar 2: The box-office juggernaut that shows hypermasculine nationalism still sells in India

IN FOCUS: The runaway success of ‘Dhurandhar’ has intensified scrutiny around a growing wave of Bollywood films that rely on patriotic spectacle and polarising narratives. Shahana Yasmin writes

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Netanyahu alive, video at cafe is not AI-fabricated: Israel’s envoy to India

Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday rebutted claims that PM Benjamin Netanyahu was dead, while reiterating that the “operational opportunity” for the Israel-US joint strikes on Iran arose only after PM Narendra Modi left Israel on Feb 26. PM Modi had visited Israel days before the attacks and…

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Why Iran Suddenly Allowed Indian LPG Ships Through Hormuz

Sometimes the biggest global crises are solved quietly. No headlines. No dramatic announcements. Just a few urgent phone calls between world leaders. But behind those conversations, decisions are made that affect millions of everyday lives. Recently, something similar happened when Iran allowed two Indian LPG carriers to pass through the…

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Takedown orders surge on Meta amid crackdown on posts mocking Modi

The Centre has issued a spate of takedown orders for social media posts on X and Instagram that criticise or mock Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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‘Aankh Maarta Hai’: Rijiju Mocks Rahul; Priyanka Hits Back

A political moment from 2018 resurfaced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju referred to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s widely discussed “hug and wink” gesture to question the seriousness of the Leader of Opposition during parliamentary proceedings.

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Stock Market Rout and Parliament Protests as US‑Iran Conflict Hits India

The escalating crisis in West Asia, triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran and Iran’s subsequent retaliation, sent shockwaves through Indian stock markets and Parliament on Monday, March 9.

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India Urges Dialogue as Middle East Conflict Escalates; Jaishankar Raises Oil Supply Concerns

India has called for restraint and diplomatic engagement amid the rapidly escalating conflict in West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressing that dialogue remains the only path to de-escalation.

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Indians pour into streets to dance, sing and celebrate after historic T20 cricket World Cup win

Crowd of over 100,000 roar in delight at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in Gujarat as Indian team lifts trophy

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Why Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination sparked protests in India

India’s Shia community holds tearful vigils, condolence meetings, and protests largely driven by religious solidarity to mourn the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Namita Singh reports

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A US torpedo punches holes in India’s net security provider claim and maritime ambitions

“The event realises the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's MAHASAGAR vision (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), announced in 2025”.

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Has India Become Israel's Factory? General's '1.4 Billion Indians' Production Line Remark Stirs Controversy

An Israeli general's remark about India's role in defence production has sparked debate, highlighting tensions in India-Israel relations

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India Calls for End to Iran-Gulf Conflict, Cites Civilian and Stability Concerns

India on Tuesday reiterated its strong call for an “early end to the conflict” in Iran and the wider Gulf region, expressing deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities and the growing civilian toll. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned that the deteriorating situation, which began on February…

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From Dubai to Bahrain, Indian passengers stuck as conflict escalates

Hundreds of south Indians have been stranded as the violence rages in the Middle East. State governments have been coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and have set up helplines to identify people in distress and offer support through local embassies and consulates. Most of the people who…

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Is Benjamin Netanyahu Alive? What's True and Fake After Iran Claims Israel PM's Fate Is 'Unclear'

Iran vows retaliation against the US and Israel following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tensions rise as missile attacks target Jerusalem.

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