International

March 9, 2026 8:51 AM

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Oil Prices Cross $100 Per Barrel Amid Escalating Iran War

Oil prices have crossed 100 US dollars per barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the Iran war hinders production and shipping in the Middle East. The price for a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was trading at 101.19 dollars yesterday, up 9.2% from its cl...

March 8, 2026 10:39 PM

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Flight operations from West Asia to India affected: Civil Aviation Ministry

Due to the ongoing situation in West Asia, flight operations have been impacted across several sectors. The Civil Aviation Ministry informed that a total of 49 flight operations were scheduled today by Indian domestic carriers from West Asia to India. Passengers are advised to keep a close watch on ...

March 8, 2026 10:13 PM

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Two Bangladeshi criminals arrested by WB Special Task Force

The Special Task Force (STF) of the state police has arrested two criminals from Bangladesh while they were trying to flee back to their country through the Bongaon border in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.   Acting on specific intelligence, the STF had conducted an operation and arrested Rahul alia...

March 8, 2026 10:07 PM

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Indian Ambassador interacts with community, assures full support

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan, today held a virtual interaction with representatives of the Indian community from various regions and provinces. The Ambassador reassured the community of the Embassy’s readiness to extend all necessary assistance to Indian nationals in need. H...

March 8, 2026 10:04 PM

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Pan-India drug racket ‘Team Kalki’ dismantled by NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a pan-India drug distribution network operating under the name Team Kalki. The network had been active on darknet platforms and the encrypted Session messaging application since January 2025. Acting on intelligence developed in last three months, NCB...