Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Weekly Holiday Amid Fuel Crisis

March 17, 2026 7:40 AM

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Sri Lanka Declares Wednesdays Weekly Holiday Amid Fuel Crisis

Sri Lanka has announced that Wednesdays will be observed as a weekly holiday for government offices, schools, universities and courts to ease pressure on fuel supplies amid ongoing shortages. The Commissioner General of Essential Services said the measure will take effect from March 18, 2026, and wi...

Govt Revises Commission Rates for Wheat and Paddy Procurement from Rabi 2026-27

March 17, 2026 7:15 AM

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Govt Revises Commission Rates for Wheat and Paddy Procurement from Rabi 2026-27

The government has approved the revision of commission rates payable to Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy on behalf of the government. The revised commission rates will be effective from the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 onwards. The Ministry of Consumer Af...

Govt Rejects Report Claiming Iran Sought Release of 3 Seized Tankers

March 17, 2026 7:12 AM

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Govt Rejects Report Claiming Iran Sought Release of 3 Seized Tankers

Government sources said a media report claiming that Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February for safe passage of Indian‑flagged vessels is baseless. Sources said there has been no discussion of this nature between Indian and Iranian authorities. They said in any case, the th...

Delhi Court Remands 7 Foreign Nationals to 11 Days NIA Custody

March 17, 2026 6:55 AM

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Delhi Court Remands 7 Foreign Nationals to 11 Days NIA Custody

A Delhi court has remanded seven foreigners for 11 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. The seven foreigners include, three Ukrainians, who were arrested from Delhi, three from Lucknow and one US citizen from Kolkata. Additional Sessions Judge Prshant Sharma conducted the hearing in ...

Parliament to Discuss Railway Grants, Budget Expansion Today

March 17, 2026 6:49 AM

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Parliament to Discuss Railway Grants, Budget Expansion Today

Lok Sabha will take up further discussion and voting on the Demands for Grants under the control of the Ministry of Railways for 2026-27 today. Initiating the discussion yesterday, Tariq Anwar of Congress alleged that government has failed to meet its own targets. He said, under the Amrit Bharat Sta...

NIA takes seven foreigners into custody for 11 days in Delhi Court

March 16, 2026 10:12 PM

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NIA takes seven foreigners into custody for 11 days in Delhi Court

The Special NIA Court at Patiala House Court in Delhi remanded seven foreigners for 11 days of National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody. The seven foreigners include three Ukrainians, who were arrested in Delhi, three from Lucknow, and one US citizen from Kolkata. Additional Sessions Judge Prasha...