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March 9, 2026 2:11 PM
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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 2:18 PM
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External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has emphasised that the dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions in West Asia. Making a statement in the Lower House on the situation in West Asia, Dr Jaishankar said the Indian government had issued a statement on the 20th of la...
March 9, 2026 2:09 PM
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The Investigation Commission investigating the incidents of September 8 and 9 during the Gen-Z protests has handed over a comprehensive 1,000-page report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The commission is led by former Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki, included members as former Nepal Police Additional I...
March 9, 2026 2:00 PM
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Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav today announced the birth of five cubs to female cheetah Jwala at Kuno National Park. In a social media post, the Minister said that with this birth, the number of Indian-born thriving cubs has risen to 33, marking the 10th succes...
March 9, 2026 1:54 PM
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Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said that the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and has taken steps to ensure the safety of civil aviation operations. Replying during the question hour in Rajya Sabha, the Minister said the DGCA has immediately engag...
March 9, 2026 2:27 PM
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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 1:33 PM
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An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived at Seychelles to participate in the Eleventh edition of Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 with the Seychelles Defence Forces. The Joint Exercise will commence at the Seychelles Defence Academy from today and will continue till the 20th of this month....
March 9, 2026 1:20 PM
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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...
March 9, 2026 1:14 PM
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Bangladesh has ordered all public and private universities to close from Monday, bringing forward the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to conserve electricity and fuel amid a worsening energy crisis. The directive was issued by the education ministry to the University Grants Commis...
March 9, 2026 1:22 PM
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Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda today criticised the opposition for its behaviour during External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s statement on the West Asia conflict, saying their interest is not for debate but in causing anarchy. He said the opposition's interest is never in the d...
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