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Vice-President Radhakrishnan and Finnish President discuss evolving global order, bilateral ties

IANS | March 5, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan called on visiting Finland President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi on Thursday, appreciating his participation as the Chief Guest at the Raisina Dialogue 2026. The two leaders reviewed the growing partnership between India and Finland and discussed strengthening trade and economic ties.

Nitish Kumar's RS move sparks questions on Nishant's role and JD-U–BJP power balance in Bihar

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As Bihar prepares for the Rajya Sabha elections, the state could soon witness the beginning of a new political chapter after nearly two decades dominated by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The veteran leader will now enter the Rajya Sabha, relinquishing the Chief Minister's post, triggering speculation about the future direction of the Janata Dal-United — and the possible rise of his son within the party’s politics.

'You freed state from Jungle Raj', HM Shah hails Nitish Kumar over two-decade term as Bihar CM

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:53 PM

Patna, March 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday, effusively praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's governance, stretching over the past two decades, even as the latter signed nomination papers for the next course of his political journey, from Legislature to the Parliament while also paving way for the leadership change in the state.

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss 'shared concerns' over West Asia situation

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:39 PM

Paris/New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing "shared concerns" over the evolving situation in West Asia.

EAM Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict

IANS | March 5, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi for the second time in less than a week on Thursday, discussing the evolving security situation in West Asia.

New CPI series enhance credibility, global comparability: SBI report

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s new CPI 2024 series has adopted the ‘COICOP 2018’ structure to enhance credibility and ensure global comparability, and it incorporated the changing pattern in urbanisation, a report said on Thursday.

US uncertainty has forced India to look for other partners: Report

IANS | March 5, 2026 5:19 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The pressure tactics of the Donald Trump administration have triggered a change in what was a strengthening India-US relationship, according to an article in a prestigious journal.

Gujarat expands Essential Drug List to 1,479; removes 57 medicines, adds 150 new ones

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:52 PM

Gandhinagar, March 5 (IANS) The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 2025–26 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public healthcare facilities in the state.

India-Finland trade surges 19 pc in FY26 as deficit narrows

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India-Finland bilateral trade rose 19 per cent in April–December (FY26) compared to the same period last year, marking “a new phase of momentum and structural realignment", a report said on Thursday amid Finnish President Alexander Stubb's first official visit to the country.

We have always been open towards supplying oil to India: Russian Ambassador

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) As tensions continue to escalate amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Thursday called for resolving the issue through negotiations. As concerns over the prices rising globally after the closure of Strait of Hormuz grow, the Russian diplomat also asserted that it is for New Delhi to decide on suppliers even though Moscow has always been open towards supplying oil to India.

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Vice-President Radhakrishnan and Finnish President discuss evolving global order, bilateral ties

Nitish Kumar's RS move sparks questions on Nishant's role and JD-U–BJP power balance in Bihar

'You freed state from Jungle Raj', HM Shah hails Nitish Kumar over two-decade term as Bihar CM

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss 'shared concerns' over West Asia situation

EAM Jaishankar, Iranian counterpart Araghchi discuss West Asia conflict

New CPI series enhance credibility, global comparability: SBI report

US uncertainty has forced India to look for other partners: Report

Gujarat expands Essential Drug List to 1,479; removes 57 medicines, adds 150 new ones

India-Finland trade surges 19 pc in FY26 as deficit narrows

We have always been open towards supplying oil to India: Russian Ambassador

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