Shared values model under strain amid grey-zone conflicts, say experts at MPAGD 2026

Vicky Nanjappa | March 17, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) “The world is entering a new era of grey-zone conflicts where traditional international institutions are increasingly struggling to manage evolving geopolitical tensions,” said Daniel Benaim, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs, during his keynote address at the Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2026 in Udaipur.

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani on Tuesday said the Delhi High Court’s direction to take down social media posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, to American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "vindication" against a defamatory campaign targeting her.

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India’s overall economic fundamentals remain strong, with exports holding steady and multiple factors supporting the country’s external position.

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

IANS | March 17, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reaffirmed the transformative role of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) in supporting small-time entrepreneurs across India by providing collateral-free credit, enabling millions to turn their business ideas into reality without the burden of security or guarantees.

Oppn cries foul over 'horse-trading' after Rajya Sabha results; BJP rejects allegations

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Opposition MPs on Tuesday alleged large-scale 'horse-trading' and misuse of power by the BJP following the results of the Rajya Sabha elections across several states, while the party dismissed the charges, blaming internal dissent within the Congress.

204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

IANS | March 17, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats and senior advocates, on Tuesday raised their voice against the alleged conduct and demeanour of Rahul Gandhi, the senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LOP), alleging that it weakens the dignity and effectiveness of the country’s Parliament.

BJP revives 2008 ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal on 15th anniversary of WikiLeaks disclosures

IANS | March 17, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, using the 15th anniversary of the WikiLeaks revelations to remind the nation of the 2008 "cash-for-votes" scandal.

Suspension of 8 Congress MPs revoked after expression of regret in Lok Sabha

IANS | March 17, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The suspension of eight Opposition members of the Lok Sabha was revoked on Tuesday after a proposal moved by Kiren Rijiju, the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, following an expression of "regret" from the Congress leadership regarding the conduct of some MPs.

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him 'true guardian' of nation

IANS | March 17, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) BJP leader Varun Gandhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with members of his family, and described the interaction as a privilege, saying the meeting strengthened his belief that the Prime Minister serves as a "true guardian" of the nation and its people.

Delhi ministers hail victory as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

IANS | March 17, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registered a clean sweep in the elections held for five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, with all its candidates securing victory. Reacting to the outcome, several Delhi ministers and MPs on Tuesday termed the result as expected and reflective of the alliance’s growing strength.

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Shared values model under strain amid grey-zone conflicts, say experts at MPAGD 2026

'Scurrilous campaign exposed’: Advocate after HC orders removal of posts on Hardeep Puri's daughter

India is entering new phase in global trade, says Piyush Goyal

PM Mudra Yojana continues to empower small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans: FM Sitharaman

Oppn cries foul over 'horse-trading' after Rajya Sabha results; BJP rejects allegations

204 retired bureaucrats, army officers, lawyers raise concerns about Rahul Gandhi’s conduct in Parliament

BJP revives 2008 ‘cash-for-votes’ scandal on 15th anniversary of WikiLeaks disclosures

Suspension of 8 Congress MPs revoked after expression of regret in Lok Sabha

Varun Gandhi meets PM Modi with family, calls him 'true guardian' of nation

Delhi ministers hail victory as NDA sweeps all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar

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