March 17, 2026 12:43 PM

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Escalating Middle East Conflict Affects South Asian Migrant Workers in Gulf

The escalating conflict triggered by attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel is taking a heavy toll on migrant workers from South Asia, exposing the vulnerability of millions who depend on jobs in the Gulf. Workers from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan are facing widespread disruption a...

March 17, 2026 12:14 PM

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Punjab Assembly Passes Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur World-Class University Bill 2026

Punjab Vidhan Sabha has unanimously passed Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur World Class University Punjab Bill, 2026, yesterday, to establish a cutting-edge world-class university on the name of the 9th Guru on the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib. A total of 300 crore rupees has been proposed for investment ...

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...

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...

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...