Trump claims progress in Iran talks, but Tehran stays silent

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:33 PM

New York, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday asserted that a “new, and more reasonable, regime” was in place in Iran, indicating a regime change of sorts, and said Washington has made “great progress” in “serious talks” with it.

India Naxal-free, Maoist leadership decimated: HM Amit Shah ​

IANS | March 30, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared in the Lok Sabha that India has virtually become Naxal-free, with the dreaded Maoist central and state leadership structures almost completely eliminated just a day before the government’s self-imposed deadline of March 31, 2026. ​

RBI injects Rs 84,582 crore into banking system

IANS | March 30, 2026 7:57 PM

Mumbai, March 30 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday injected Rs 84,582 crore into the banking system to enhance liquidity through two variable rate repo (VRR) auctions.

Maoists reduced to less than two districts: Anurag Thakur ​

IANS | March 30, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) MP Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of giving a “red carpet” welcome to Naxalites and strengthening the Red Corridor during its rule.

IPL ticket row resolved, MLAs to get 3 tickets: Shivakumar ​

IANS | March 30, 2026 7:46 PM

Bengaluru, March 30 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President D. K. Shivakumar on Monday said that the issue of ticket allocation for Indian Premier League matches has been resolved amicably, with a revised quota for legislators and Members of Parliament.​