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Why the govt decided to release Sonam Wangchuk, what it earlier said on him and Ladakh agitation: Explained

India, March 14 -- The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday revoked the detention of Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act (NSA), citing a need to facilitate dialogue ... Read More


Menstrual leave law not in women's best interest: SC

India, March 14 -- The Supreme Court on Friday said that a law mandating menstrual leave may not be in the best interest of women, leaving it to the government to deliberate the issue while refusing t... Read More


Why is USS Tripoli is being sent to the Middle East. Pentagon ramps up efforts amid Hormuz reports

India, March 14 -- The US is deploying the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli along with thousands of Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate, Axios reported. This comes as shipping... Read More


Switch to PNG, says govt amid LPG concerns

India, March 14 -- The petroleum ministry on Friday advised about six million households to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) for convenience, in a bid to avoid hassles of getting liquefied petroleum ... Read More


Crew of Iran ship docked in Kochi departs for Armenia

India, March 14 -- A chartered plane arranged by Iran took off from Kochi for Armenia late on Friday carrying most of the crew of the Iranian warship IRIS Lavan that docked at the Kerala port last wee... Read More


'Arrest Badshah': Haryana Women's Commission says over controversial Tateeree song after rapper fails to appear

India, March 14 -- The Haryana State Commission for Women on Friday issued a request to arrest rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before them before the deadline. This is in connection with the ... Read More


Inside Alia Bhatt's Hong Kong getaway with Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha ahead of her birthday

India, March 14 -- Just days before turning 33, Alia Bhatt has pressed pause on her hectic schedule to soak in some family time. The actor has jetted off to Hong Kong with husband Ranbir Kapoor and th... Read More


Supreme Court takes note of illegal sand mining at Chambal's protected area

India, March 14 -- The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognisance of rampant illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary posing a grave threat to wildlife including the critically enda... Read More


India announces visa relief for foreigners, no penalty on overstay amid US-Iran conflict

India, March 14 -- Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has now entered its second week, India on Friday announced a 30-day extension of all types of visas for affected foreign nationals.... Read More


Getting Kurds involved in the Iran war will open a new front

India, March 14 -- This article is authored by Sanjay Turi, doctoral candidate, Centre for West Asian Studies (CWAS), School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Publishe... Read More