Sikkim to host 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship 2026

March 22, 2026 3:09 PM

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Sikkim to host 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship 2026

Sikkim has been selected as the host venue for the 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (Individual & Team - U-19) 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be held from 14th to 21st November.   Jacob Khaling, President of the Badminton Association of Sikkim, expressed pride over...

PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Head of Government in India

March 22, 2026 2:33 PM

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PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Head of Government in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country.  With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has now completed 8,9...

CII: India Taking Swift Steps to Mitigate West Asia Conflict Impact

March 22, 2026 2:26 PM

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CII: India Taking Swift Steps to Mitigate West Asia Conflict Impact

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has said that India is taking swift and balanced steps to manage the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict with both government and industry working together to safeguard supply chains, energy security, and overall economic stability. CII Director G...

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open but Closed to Its “Enemies”

March 22, 2026 2:22 PM

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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open but Closed to Its “Enemies”

Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to Iran's enemies. Ali Mousavi who is also Iran’s envoy to the UK, further pointed to regional tensions as the primary cause of the current maritime friction, noting that the ...

vessel carrying crude oil from Russia reaches Mangaluru in Karnataka

March 22, 2026 2:36 PM

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vessel carrying crude oil from Russia reaches Mangaluru in Karnataka

Aqua Titan, a vessel carrying Russian crude oil, has reached Mangaluru in Karnataka. This comes after the US issued a temporary general license on Thursday, allowing the sale of Russian crude oil already stranded at sea in an effort to stabilise global fuel prices amid West Asia conflict.   Another ...

Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹88,180 Cr from Indian Equities

March 22, 2026 2:00 PM

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Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹88,180 Cr from Indian Equities

Foreign investors have withdrawn 88,180 crore rupees from Indian equities up to the third week of March. Escalating geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve have weighed on investor sentiment.   As per depositories’ data, the total net outflow o...

Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Killed by Family in Pakistan

March 22, 2026 1:17 PM

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Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Killed by Family in Pakistan

The commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, Bilal Arif Sarafi, was stabbed and shot dead by his family members after the Eid prayers in Pakistan yesterday. The incident reportedly took place near the destroyed Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters near Markaz in Muridke. The exact reason behind the...

Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Victoria, Seychelles

March 22, 2026 1:00 PM

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Indian Naval Ship Trikand Concludes Port Call at Port Victoria, Seychelles

Indian Naval Ship Trikand concluded its port call from Victoria, Seychelles, on the 20th of this month. Ministry of Defence said the port call reflects India’s vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Region - MAHASAGAR, and reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to ...