US Secures $57 Billion Energy Deals with Indo-Pacific Partners

March 17, 2026 12:09 PM

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US Secures $57 Billion Energy Deals with Indo-Pacific Partners

The United States has secured energy agreements worth around 57 billion dollars with Indo-Pacific partners, aimed at strengthening regional energy security. The deals, finalised during the first Indo-Pacific energy security conference held in Japan. In an interview with a news agency, US Interior Se...

Congress Urges ECI to Align Puducherry Poll Date with Tamil Nadu

March 17, 2026 11:53 AM

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Congress Urges ECI to Align Puducherry Poll Date with Tamil Nadu

The Indian National Congress in Puducherry has urged the Election Commission of India to align the polling date for the Union Territory with that of neighbouring Tamil Nadu. In a memorandum, the party demanded that elections to the Puducherry Assembly be held on April 23 along with Tamil Nadu, or al...

CM Mamata Banerjee Flags ECI’s Sudden Administrative Reshuffles

March 17, 2026 12:51 PM

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CM Mamata Banerjee Flags ECI’s Sudden Administrative Reshuffles

Trinamool Congress President and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction over administrative reshuffles undertaken by the ECI. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, the Chief Minister said that within hours of the Assembly elections being announced, t...

HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Death Anniversary

March 17, 2026 8:53 AM

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HM Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Former Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Death Anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Former Goa Chief Minister and Union Minister Manohar Parrikar on his death anniversary today. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that Parrikar Ji's life and contributions to the nation will always be remembered. The Minister added that his legacy as a ...

Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Hospital Kills 400, Injures 250

March 17, 2026 8:46 AM

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Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul Hospital Kills 400, Injures 250

At least 400 people have been killed and around 250 injured in a Pakistani airstrike at a hospital in Afghan capital Kabul last night. Taliban Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that a large section of the hospital has been destroyed in the Pakistani airstrike and the number of casualti...