India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, expressing hope that the temporary pause in hostilities will lead to a broader and lasting peace in West Asia.
In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India’s consistent position that dialogue and diplomacy remain the most effective ways to resolve conflicts. The government stressed the need for immediate de-escalation to prevent further instability in the region.
Piped natural gas (PNG) has become more expensive for households in Delhi-NCR and several other cities after Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a fresh price hike. The revision comes amid rising global energy costs and supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions.
India on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens in Iran to leave the country at the earliest possible opportunity. The advisory was issued by the Embassy of India in Tehran, which strongly advised Indian nationals to exit the war-affected nation using the designated routes suggested by the mission.
In a post on X, the Indian embassy reiterated its guidance for citizens to leave Iran while strictly following the instructions provided by the diplomatic mission.
"It is again reiterated that there should be no attempt to approach any international land border without prior consultation and coordination with the Embassy," the mission said, cautioning nationals against travelling independently to border crossings.
In a landmark judgment, a court awarded the death penalty to nine policemen in the Sathankulam custodial torture and murder case - a verdict that has resonated across the country as a strong stand against abuse of power. At the center of this case stands an unlikely yet formidable figure: Constable Revathi.
Stationed at Sathankulam police station in 2020, Revathi emerged as the key witness who ensured that the truth could not be suppressed. At a time marked by fear, pressure, and silence within the system, she chose to speak out.
A fresh spell of rain and thunderstorms is set to sweep across Delhi-NCR, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert for the region. The change in weather is being driven by an active western disturbance, which is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall along with a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across parts of North and Northwest India.
Tamil Nadu’s voter base has seen a significant boost, with the total electorate rising to 5.73 crore following the addition of 6.36 lakh new voters during a recent enrolment drive conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The expansion comes after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which had earlier pegged the State’s electorate at 5.67 crore as of February 23. To ensure inclusivity, the ECI opened a special enrolment window from February 23 to March 26, allowing eligible citizens who were previously left out to register.
In a significant and unexpected development, Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week ceasefire in planned military operations against Iran, signaling a potential breakthrough in long-standing regional tensions.
The decision came after discussions with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint and diplomatic engagement. According to Trump, the pause in military action is contingent upon Iran agreeing to the “complete, immediate, and safe opening” of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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