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Cabinet spokesman hints at possible extension to state of public emergency

Sri Lanka, March 2 -- The government is considering extending the nationwide state of public emergency, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated today. Addressing a media briefing at t... Read More


PM Modi hails 'next level partnership' as Mark Carney makes landmark India visit

New Delh, March 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's first visit to India as a "significant milestone," unveiling an expansive roadmap to elevate... Read More


PM Modi speaks with the President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

New Delhi, March 2 -- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Prime Minister strongly condemned the attacks on... Read More


CBIC Introduces Deferred Customs Duty Facility For Eligible Manufacturer Importers

New Delhi, March 2 -- In line with Union Budget 2026-27 announcements, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced a new trust-based facilitation measure for compliant manufa... Read More


PM Modi discussed developments in Iran with Canadian counterpart; emphasised need for dialogue and diplomacy: MEA

New Delhi, March 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday discussed the military escalation in Iran and the Gulf region after a joint US-Israeli strike on Iran (Operation Roaring Lion) on February ... Read More


Parliament Secretariat announces names of a new chief whip and 6 whips

Dhaka, March 2 -- The Parliament Secretariat has named a new chief whip and six whips. The appointments, made under the Article 3(1) of the Bangladesh (Whips) Order, 1972, were announced in two separ... Read More


Timeline: U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran trigger escalation

Dubai, March 2 -- A joint military strike by the United States and Israel on Iran, which started on Saturday morning, triggered a sharp escalation across the Middle East, setting off waves of missile ... Read More


Middle East conflict: PM Modi calls Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, says 'India reiterates need for an early cessation'

New Delhi, March 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current regional situation. In a post on X,... Read More


Israel-Iran conflict: Govt in touch with embassies, says MoS Margherita

Majuli, March 2 -- On the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita has said that the government is in touch with Indian embassies abroad and any of... Read More


"I pray this festival brings new colours of progress": Chirag Paswan celebrates Holi with family, party workers

Patna, March 2 -- Union Minister Chirag Paswan celebrated Holi with his family and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) workers on Monday. In the visuals, Chirag Paswan was seen joyfully playing with colo... Read More