March 9, 2026 3:56 PM

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Environment and Water Challenges Take Centre Stage in Rajya Sabha

The Rajya Sabha has taken up a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Initiating the discussion, Ghanshyam Tiwari of BJP said, since ancient times, India’s culture has been attached with nature and environment.   He lauded the efforts of the Government t...

March 9, 2026 2:14 PM

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Rastriya Swatantra Party Leads Nepal Elections, Wins 124 of 162 Declared Seats

In Nepal, counting continues for 3 constituencies under the first-past-the-post system, and final results have been declared from 162 constituencies. Rastriya Swatantra Party has won in 124 constituencies and is leading in 1 constituency. The Nepali Congress has won 17 seats and is leading in 1, UML...

March 9, 2026 2:11 PM

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Sri Lanka Dissolves Ceylon Electricity Board, Replaces It with Six New Companies

Sri Lanka has formally dissolved the state-run Ceylon Electricity Board, replacing it with six new companies as part of a major restructuring of the country’s power sector. The change comes into effect today after the Board’s tenure ended at midnight last night. Under the restructuring plan, respons...

March 9, 2026 2:27 PM

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UAE Air Defences Intercept Missiles and Drones Amid US-Israel-Iran Conflict

As tensions continue on day ten of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, UAE authorities have issued a series of updates affecting security, travel, markets and daily life. The UAE witnessed missile and drone interceptions earlier today, with most of the defensive activity taking place over the emirate of Ab...

March 9, 2026 1:20 PM

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Lok Sabha Adjourns Till 3 PM Amid Opposition Uproar Over West Asia Discussion

The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 3 PM amid uproar by opposition members who were insisting on discussion on the West Asia Situation. When the House assembled at 12 noon after the first adjournment, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar gave a suo motu statement on the situation in West Asia...