India has sufficient stocks of oil, petroleum products amid Iran war

IANS | March 6, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India is currently placed in a comfortable position with sufficient stocks of crude oil, petroleum products such as petrol, diesel, and LPG, and the country’s oil companies are sourcing imports from countries outside the Gulf region to make up for the disruption in supplies due to the Iran war.

'Took Bihar from jungle to swarg raj': Kalyan Bigha unhappy with Nitish Kumar's RS decision

IANS | March 6, 2026 4:03 PM

Nalanda, March 6 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to the Rajya Sabha has left many residents of his ancestral village, Kalyan Bigha in Nalanda district, disappointed. Villagers on Friday expressed sadness over the development and said they had hoped he would continue leading the state as CM. Some residents also suggested that his son, Nishant Kumar, should carry forward his political legacy.

Nepal voters hopeful of political shift as early trends favour RSP

IANS | March 6, 2026 2:49 PM

Kathmandu, March 6 (IANS) Voters in Nepal have expressed hope for political change as early trends from the ongoing vote counting indicate a strong performance by a relatively new political force, sparking optimism among citizens seeking an end to corruption and a shift in the country's political landscape.

Karnataka govt announces social media ban for children under 16

IANS | March 6, 2026 1:36 PM

Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) In a major move, the Congress-led Karnataka government has announced social media ban for children under 16 years of age in the state. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah made the announcement on Friday in this regard while presenting the budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly.