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Day: March 5, 2026

QatarEnergy Declares Force Majeure; Petronet LNG Alerts GAIL, IOC and BPCL Over Potential Gas Supply Disruptions

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New Delhi : India’s largest liquefied natural gas importer, Petronet LNG Limited, has received a Force Majeure notice from its long-term supplier QatarEnergy, raising concerns about possible disruptions in LNG supplies to India. In response, Petronet LNG has issued corresponding Force Majeure notices to its key gas off-takers under existing Gas Sale and Purchase Agreements. … Read more

Middle East Tensions Could Drive Up Fuel, Cooking Gas and Food Prices in India: Trade Report Warns

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New Delhi — Escalating tensions in the Middle East are raising serious concerns about global supply chains, with experts warning that the crisis could soon trigger a major economic shock for India. A new report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) says disruptions in the region could push up prices of not only petrol … Read more

U.S. Court Orders Massive Refund of Trump-Era Tariffs, Companies Could Receive $175 Billion Back

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New York, U.S. — In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the American business and legal communities, the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that companies that paid controversial import tariffs imposed during the administration of Donald Trump may now be entitled to receive billions of dollars in refunds. The ruling was … Read more

Youngest Municipal Chairperson in India: Kerala’s 21-Year-Old Diya Challenges Gen Z’s Distance from Politics

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Thiruvananthapuram, India — At a time when many members of Generation Z prefer to stay away from politics, a 21-year-old woman from the southern Indian state of Kerala is redefining the narrative. Diya, who recently became the youngest municipal chairperson in India, says political awareness and participation are essential for a healthy democracy. On the … Read more

India Denies Claims That U.S. Navy Is Using Indian Ports for Operations Against Iran

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New Delhi: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly rejected reports claiming that the U.S. Navy is using Indian ports as operational bases for attacks against Iran, calling the allegations “false and fabricated.” The clarification came amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. India’s official fact-check handle issued a statement on social media dismissing … Read more

BJP Candidate Laxmi Verma Files Nomination for Rajya Sabha Election in Chhattisgarh

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Raipur, Chhattisgarh: The ruling party in the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has formally filed its nomination for the upcoming 2026 Rajya Sabha Election in Chhattisgarh, with party leader Laxmi Verma entering the race for a seat in India’s upper house of Parliament. Verma submitted her nomination papers at the state legislative assembly in Raipur … Read more

Elephant Tramples Paddy Procurement Center Supervisor to Death in Chhattisgarh; Wife and Staff Escape

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Korba, Chhattisgarh: A government paddy procurement center supervisor was killed after being trampled by a wild elephant that entered the facility late at night in the forested region of Korba district in central India, officials said. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. Tuesday–Wednesday night at a paddy procurement center in Kudmura village, an area known … Read more

Rewarded Maoist Killed in Dantewada–Bijapur Border Encounter; Large Cache of Arms Recovered

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Dantewada, Chhattisgarh: Security forces in central India scored another major success in their ongoing campaign against Maoist insurgents after a gun battle in the forested border area of Dantewada and Bijapur districts. A wanted Maoist carrying a bounty of ₹500,000 was killed during the encounter, police said Thursday. According to officials, the operation was launched … Read more