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West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Two-Phase Polling on April 23 & 29, Results on May 4

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the much-awaited poll calendar for the 2026 assembly elections in four states—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam—and one Union Territory, Puducherry. Announced on March 15, 2026, the schedule covers 824 assembly seats and involves around 17.4...

Iran War Day 14: IDF Strikes Tehran Amid Escalating Missile Barrages

The Iran war has entered its tense 14th day, with no end in sight to the fierce exchanges between US-Israel forces and Iran. Israeli jets hammered Tehran in a massive operation, while Iranian...

Trump Issues Fiery Warning to Iran: “Watch What Happens” After Attacks on Israel and Gulf States

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric against Iran, vowing severe consequences following Tehran's missile and drone strikes on Israel and key Gulf nations. In a stark social media post today, Trump declared,...

India Scripts History: First Team to Win T20 World Cup 3 Times at Home in Ahmedabad

India has etched its name in cricket immortality with a stunning T20 World Cup 2026 victory. On March 8, 2026, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, Suryakumar Yadav's squad crushed New Zealand by 96 runs. This...

Aramco CEO Warns: Hormuz Closure Risks Catastrophic Oil Crisis

Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has issued a stark warning: a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could unleash "catastrophic consequences" on global oil markets. Speaking amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, Nasser highlighted...

India GDP Growth Set at 7.6% in FY26 Under New Series, Q3 at 7.8%

India’s economy is on track to grow at 7.6% in FY26 (2025–26) under the new GDP series, according to the latest official data. The revised methodology, based on the new base year 2022–23,...

India Scores Diplomatic Win: Two LPG Carriers Safely Cross Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

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Two Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers have successfully navigated the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz, marking a key diplomatic breakthrough for India amid escalating Iran-Israel hostilities. The vessels, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, owned by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), crossed the strategic chokepoint early on March 14, 2026. Carrying a combined 92,700 tonnes of LPG from Gulf nations, they are now headed to Mundra and Kandla ports in Gujarat, with arrivals expected by March 16 or 17. This safe passage comes as a relief for India's energy security. The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly 60% of the country's LPG imports, which are crucial for households and...

Historic First: Mamata Banerjee Becomes 1st Sitting CM to Argue in Supreme Court

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee achieved a milestone on February 4, 2026, by becoming the first sitting CM in India to personally argue...

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