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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.

Govt introduces 4 digital tools for Census-2027, over 30 lakh officials to be deployed

IANS | March 5, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday soft-launched four digital tools and formally unveiled the mascots -- "Pragati" (female) and "Vikas" (male) -- for the upcoming Census-2027.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Mama Coaching Centre, Mama Mobile Hospital in Vidisha on his birthday

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:53 PM

Bhopal, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday announced a series of welfare initiatives for the people of his Lok Sabha constituency, Vidisha, in Madhya Pradesh, on the occasion of his 67th birthday.

Strong response to 'criminal military aggression', says Iran's envoy to India

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Iran on Thursday warned of a strong response to what it described as "criminal military aggression" by the US and Israel, with its envoy to India asserting that Tehran did not initiate the conflict but would firmly retaliate.

BJP national president Nitin Nabin files nomination for Rajya Sabha

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections on Thursday, paving the way for his entry into the Upper House.

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for RS polls amid protests by JD(U) workers

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:42 PM

Patna, March 5 (IANS) Amid intense political developments in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.

LoP Gandhi flags threat to India’s oil supply amid West Asia tensions

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday voiced concern over the escalating tensions in West Asia and their potential impact on India, saying the country’s energy security is at risk and calling for decisive leadership in the face of global uncertainty.

Police personnel celebrate Holi with enthusiasm in MP, Rajasthan, UP

IANS | March 5, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The festival of Holi was celebrated with great fervour by police personnel in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. Officers and staff were seen applying gulal to their colleagues, exchanging greetings, and dancing enthusiastically as they joined in the festive spirit.

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

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

No issue can be resolved through military conflict: PM Modi

Govt introduces 4 digital tools for Census-2027, over 30 lakh officials to be deployed

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces Mama Coaching Centre, Mama Mobile Hospital in Vidisha on his birthday

Strong response to 'criminal military aggression', says Iran's envoy to India

BJP national president Nitin Nabin files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for RS polls amid protests by JD(U) workers

LoP Gandhi flags threat to India’s oil supply amid West Asia tensions

Police personnel celebrate Holi with enthusiasm in MP, Rajasthan, UP

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