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Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail to Former Bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in Liquor Case

Bilaspur/Raipur, March 3, 2026 — The High Court of Chhattisgarh on Monday granted regular bail to former senior bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in connection with an alleged liquor scam being investigated by the state’s Economic Offences Wing/Anti-Corruption Bureau. The order was passed by

March 3, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Surajpur

14 Arrested in Major Pre-Holi Crackdown on Illegal Liquor in Surajpur

SURAJPUR — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district have intensified their crackdown on illegal liquor sales ahead of the Holi festival, arresting 14 individuals and seizing a large quantity of contraband alcohol worth over ₹117,000 (approximately $1,400). The enforcement drive was carried out

March 3, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Mahasamund

Massive Security Deployment in Mahasamund Ahead of Holi; Over 4,200 Liters of Illegal Liquor Seized

MAHASAMUND — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district have launched an extensive security and enforcement drive to ensure peaceful celebrations during the upcoming Holi festival, officials said Tuesday. The operation is being carried out under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, Mahasamund,

March 3, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Mungeli

Two Arrested in Anti-Liquor Smuggling Drive Under ‘Operation Baaz’ in Chhattisgarh

MUNGELI — Police in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district arrested two men and seized illegal liquor and a motorcycle as part of an anti-smuggling crackdown under “Operation Baaz,” officials said Tuesday. The operation was conducted under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Bhojram

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Posts Strong Q3 FY26 Growth Despite Lower Crude Prices

NEW DELHI — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a resilient set of third-quarter results for fiscal year 2025–26, delivering higher profits and increased shareholder payouts despite a sharp decline in global crude oil prices. The state-run energy major posted a

March 3, 2026

India·Maharashtra

REC Limited Wins Two Honors at National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026

MUMBAI — REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under India’s Ministry of Power and a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), received two major national recognitions at the National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 held at Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai.

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

India Signs 5,083 Crore Defense Deals for Naval Missiles, Coast Guard Helicopters

NEW DELHI — India’s Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore (approximately $610 million) to procure six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III for the Indian Coast Guard and Vertical Launch Shtil (VL-Shtil) surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy, significantly strengthening

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

Railway Board Appoints Rajesh Naik as Director (Projects) at IRCON International Limited

NEW DELHI — The Railway Board has announced the appointment of Rajesh Naik as Director (Projects) at IRCON International Limited, following the approval of the President of India. Tenure and Performance Review Naik’s appointment took effect on February 13, 2026 (forenoon) and

March 3, 2026

India·Tamil Nadu

Indian Overseas Bank Receives 766 Crore Tax Demand, Plans to Appeal

CHENNAI — Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has received an income tax demand notice totaling more than ₹766 crore (approximately $92 million) for the assessment year 2015–16, the bank disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The notice was issued under Section 156

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

Public Enterprises Selection Board Invites Applications for Director (Projects) at GAIL (India) Limited

NEW DELHI — The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has invited applications for the position of Director (Projects) at GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The vacancy notice was issued on March

March 3, 2026

India·Sikkim

NHPC Limited Teesta-VI (500 MW) Project Secures Triple ISO Certification in Sikkim

SIKKIM — NHPC Limited has announced that its 500 MW Teesta-VI Hydroelectric Project has earned three major international certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018, marking a significant milestone in quality, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety. The certifications reinforce the company’s

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited Extends Additional Charge of Director (Finance) to Rajiv Kumar for One Year

NEW DELHI — State-owned telecom operator Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has announced the extension of the additional charge of Director (Finance) to Rajiv Kumar, who currently serves as Director (Finance) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). The disclosure was made to

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India·Odisha

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Declares 40% Interim Dividend for FY26, Appoints New Secretarial Auditor

BENGALURU — The Board of Directors of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL), a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), has approved a 40% interim dividend for the financial year 2025–26 and recommended the appointment of a new Secretarial

March 3, 2026

Delhi·India

India Issues Nationwide Alert Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions After Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

New Delhi: India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states and Union Territories to remain on high alert following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military strike. The development has sparked protests in

March 3, 2026

Chhattisgarh·Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Two Children Drown in Salhewara Dam Near Khairagarh; Teenager Survives

Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh — A tragic drowning incident near Salhewara Dam claimed the lives of two children on Monday afternoon, casting a shadow of grief over the villages of Itar and Barbaspur just days before the Holi festival. According to local authorities, three

March 3, 2026

International·World

U.S.-Israel–Iran War Enters Fourth Day; American Embassy in Riyadh Targeted, Heavy Bombing Reported in Tehran

Tehran/Riyadh — The escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its fourth day Tuesday, with violence spreading across the region and raising fears of a broader Middle East war. In a dramatic development, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the

March 3, 2026

India·International·Karnataka·World

From Alipur to Tehran: How a Karnataka Village Built Decades-Old Ties With Ali Khamenei

Alipur, Karnataka — As tensions escalate in the Middle East following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, grief has reached far beyond Tehran — all the way to a small village in southern India. Nearly 90 kilometers

March 3, 2026

International·World

After Khamenei’s Death, a Divided Iran Rallies Around the Flag; Muslim Neighbors Weigh Their Next Move

Tehran — The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in a joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign has triggered an unexpected political shift inside the Islamic Republic. Instead of accelerating regime collapse, the strike appears to have galvanized national sentiment, unifying segments of

March 3, 2026

India·Odisha

NALCO Empowers Women Employees with Leadership Training Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

Bhubaneswar : In the lead-up to International Women’s Day 2026, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) hosted a special leadership development program exclusively for its women employees at the company’s Learning & Development (L&D) Centre of Excellence in Bhubaneswar. Titled “Redefining Leadership: Women

March 3, 2026

Bilaspur·Chhattisgarh

Coal India CVO Calls for ‘Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform’ During SECL Visit

Bilaspur : Brajesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of Coal India Limited, on Monday emphasized that a strong culture of transparency and accountability will propel the company to greater heights, outlining a four-point mantra — “Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform.” Tripathi was

March 3, 2026

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Chhattisgarh High Court Grants Bail to Former Bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in Liquor Case

14 Arrested in Major Pre-Holi Crackdown on Illegal Liquor in Surajpur

Massive Security Deployment in Mahasamund Ahead of Holi; Over 4,200 Liters of Illegal Liquor Seized

Two Arrested in Anti-Liquor Smuggling Drive Under ‘Operation Baaz’ in Chhattisgarh

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Posts Strong Q3 FY26 Growth Despite Lower Crude Prices

REC Limited Wins Two Honors at National Leadership Summit & Awards 2026

India Signs 5,083 Crore Defense Deals for Naval Missiles, Coast Guard Helicopters

Railway Board Appoints Rajesh Naik as Director (Projects) at IRCON International Limited

Indian Overseas Bank Receives 766 Crore Tax Demand, Plans to Appeal

Public Enterprises Selection Board Invites Applications for Director (Projects) at GAIL (India) Limited

NHPC Limited Teesta-VI (500 MW) Project Secures Triple ISO Certification in Sikkim

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited Extends Additional Charge of Director (Finance) to Rajiv Kumar for One Year

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited Declares 40% Interim Dividend for FY26, Appoints New Secretarial Auditor

India Issues Nationwide Alert Amid Escalating West Asia Tensions After Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Two Children Drown in Salhewara Dam Near Khairagarh; Teenager Survives

U.S.-Israel–Iran War Enters Fourth Day; American Embassy in Riyadh Targeted, Heavy Bombing Reported in Tehran

From Alipur to Tehran: How a Karnataka Village Built Decades-Old Ties With Ali Khamenei

After Khamenei’s Death, a Divided Iran Rallies Around the Flag; Muslim Neighbors Weigh Their Next Move

NALCO Empowers Women Employees with Leadership Training Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026

Coal India CVO Calls for ‘Reform, Transform, Perform, Inform’ During SECL Visit

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