- Balendra Shah likely to be Nepal’s next PM as Rastriya Swatantra Party heads towards landslide victory
by Juviraj Anchil on March 7, 2026 at 1:29 amBalendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party is set for a sweeping victory in Nepal’s elections, challenging established parties. Shah leads in Jhapa-5 against K P Sharma Oli.
- Govt, OMCs deny petrol-diesel shortage rumours; urge public not to panic
by Navneet.Singh on March 6, 2026 at 6:28 pmThe government and state-run oil marketing companies said India has ample petrol and diesel stocks and normal supply, dismissing social media rumours of shortages and urging citizens not to panic or rush to fuel stations.
- Iran sought urgent docking for IRIS Lavan at Kochi before US strike on IRIS Dena
by Bhupendra.Paintola on March 6, 2026 at 5:54 pmIndia approved an emergency docking request from Iran for the warship IRIS Lavan at Kochi before IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine off Sri Lanka.
- India, EU look to complete FTA legal scrubbing by July-end: Govt sources
by Bhupendra.Paintola on March 6, 2026 at 5:24 pmIndia and the EU aim to finalize their FTA by July 2026. Tariffs on non-EV cars above ₹25 lakh will drop, benefiting EU carmakers. Tariffs on 95% of India’s exports to the EU will drop.
- Karnataka Budget 2026: CM announces social media ban for children under 16
by Priyanka Rathi on March 6, 2026 at 3:23 pmKarnataka CM D Siddaramaiah presented his 17th budget with ₹4,48,004 crore for 2026-27, highlighting recruitment plans, fiscal performance, and GST rate impacts.