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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.

India, Finland hold bilateral talks on skill development and workforce mobility

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India and Finland on Thursday held a high-level bilateral meeting to explore collaboration in skill development, vocational education and workforce mobility.

BJP, JD(U) leaders back Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to Rajya Sabha

IANS | March 5, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Leaders from the BJP and JD(U) on Thursday have expressed support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha, describing it as a personal and respected choice of a senior political leader.

Corporate career to combat readiness: Srijana Ghalley chooses service over comfort

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:59 PM

Chennai, March 5 (IANS) In a story of grit, conviction and service beyond self, Foreign Officer Cadet (Women) Srijana Ghalley from Bhutan has transformed an early childhood dream into military distinction, choosing the rigours of uniformed life over the comfort of a promising corporate career.

Gujarat CM launches 5th 'herSTART' to support women-led initiatives, inaugurates research park

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:39 PM

Ahmedabad, March 5 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs and inaugurated a newly built research park at Gujarat University.

India clocks 27 per cent surge in new businesses as reforms drive growth

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India has recorded a 27 per cent surge in the number of new business registrations from 1.55 lakh in 2020–21 to 1.98 lakh in the first 10 months of 2025–26 (as on February 3, 2026) on the back of economic reforms that have enhanced the ease of doing business in the country, according to an official factsheet issued on Thursday.

India's pragmatic foreign policy model for changing world order: Finnish President

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Highlighting India's growing importance as a key strategic partner for Europe, Finland President Alexander Stubb on Thursday stated that the country has emerged as one of the world's largest and most influential nations.

Gas supply to GAIL stops after Petronet LNG issues force majeure notice

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) GAIL (India) Limited on Thursday said the allocation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Petronet LNG Limited under a long-term contract has been reduced to zero after the supplier issued a force majeure notice due to disruptions linked to maritime navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and possible shutdown of facilities in Ras Laffan.

Intelligence flags AI propaganda drive using Iran war to radicalise Indian youth

Vicky Nanjappa | March 5, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Israel-US-Iran conflict has raged on for nearly a week now. The operation began with the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following which Iran retaliated and hit both US and Israeli interests in many parts of West Asia.

No issue can be resolved through military conflict: PM Modi

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India and Finland believe in the rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy as he expressed support for every effort made to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia and Ukraine.