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Month: March 2026

Bhupesh Baghel Slams BJP Over Nitish Kumar’s Exit, Law and Order, and Paddy Procurement in Chhattisgarh

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Raipur, India: Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the party of political pressure in the resignation of Nitish Kumar and criticizing the state government over law and order and issues related to paddy procurement. Speaking in Raipur, Baghel compared recent political developments in Maharashtra … Read more

Bilaspur Stays Peaceful During Holi as Strong Police Strategy Keeps Troublemakers at Bay

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Bilaspur, India: While the capital city of Raipur witnessed three murder incidents within just five hours on the day of the Holi festival, the situation remained calm and controlled in Bilaspur thanks to a strong and proactive policing strategy. Authorities in Bilaspur implemented a comprehensive security plan well before the festival. Under the leadership of … Read more

PESB to Hold Interviews for CONCOR CMD Post on March 16

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New Delhi, March 6, 2026 — The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) will conduct interviews on March 16, 2026, to select the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), one of India’s leading logistics and containerized freight companies. CONCOR, a Maharatna public sector enterprise operating under the Ministry of … Read more

NMDC Revises Iron Ore Prices Effective March 6, 2026

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New Delhi, India: State-run mining company NMDC Limited has announced revised prices for its iron ore products, effective March 6, 2026, according to a regulatory filing submitted to stock exchanges. The company informed both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India about the updated pricing under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board … Read more

Applications Open for Child Protection Jobs Under Mission Vatsalya in Sukma

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Sukma, India — Authorities in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh have announced contractual job openings under the government’s Mission Vatsalya program, aimed at strengthening child protection services. The recruitment drive, approved by the district office of the Women and Child Development Department, seeks to fill positions within the district’s Child Protection Unit. Officials said applications will … Read more

U.S. Deputy Secretary Says America Can Be India’s Most Reliable Energy Partner

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New Delhi, India — A senior U.S. official has said the United States could become one of India’s most reliable alternative energy partners, highlighting growing strategic cooperation between the two countries. Speaking at the 2026 edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States, emphasized that … Read more

Adani Total Gas Triples Industrial Gas Prices Amid Global LNG Supply Disruptions

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New Delhi, India — Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL), a joint venture between Gautam Adani’s Adani Group and France-based TotalEnergies, has sharply increased gas prices for its large industrial customers, citing global supply disruptions and rising procurement costs. According to company sources, the price of industrial gas has been raised from ₹40 per standard cubic … Read more

US-Israel Airstrikes Continue in Iran; Trump Claims Iranian Air Force “Eliminated”

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Washington / Tehran — Airstrikes by the United States and Israel in Iran entered their seventh consecutive day on Friday, intensifying one of the most serious military confrontations in the Middle East in recent years. According to reports from Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, at least 1,230 people have been killed since the military campaign … Read more

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

The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered a sharp sell-off in Indian equities, wiping out billions of dollars in investor wealth and rattling markets across Asia.

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Sensex Plunges 1,773 Points Amid Global Shockwaves Mumbai — India’s stock market tumbled sharply Wednesday morning as intensifying tensions involving Israel, Iran, and the United States sent shockwaves through global financial markets. The benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex fell 1,773 points, or 2.21%, to 78,465 in early trading. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange Nifty 50 … Read more

India Signals Increased Interest in Russian Crude Amid Gulf Supply Crisis

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Moscow/New Delhi: As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and concerns grow over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, India is signaling renewed interest in boosting imports of Russian crude oil to safeguard its energy security. The crisis intensified following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears that Tehran could block or restrict … Read more

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

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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 Justice Arvind Kumar Verma on Tuteja’s second bail application, filed after the Supreme … Read more

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

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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 under the direction of Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and Senior Superintendent of Police … Read more

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

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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, with a strong focus on maintaining law and order and cracking down on … Read more

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

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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 Patel of the Mungeli Police. Seizure and Arrests Acting on a tip-off received … Read more