Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur Central Jail after 170 days

IANS | March 14, 2026 4:08 PM

Jaipur, March 14 (IANS) Ladakh-based climate activist and engineer, Sonam Wangchuk, was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Central Government revoked the charges filed against him under the National Security Act (NSA). His release came shortly after the government formally withdrew the preventive detention order earlier in the day.

More Indian-flagged LPG tankers lined up to cross Strait of Hormuz

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) After the safe passage of two LPG carriers from the Strait of Hormuz, more LPG tankers are lined up for crossing the war-affected zone after Iran granted Indian-flagged tankers safe passage from the Strait, reliable sources said on Saturday.

Iranian warship crew partly repatriated from Kochi amid Iran–US tensions

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:26 PM

Kochi, March 14 (IANS) India has repatriated more than 100 non-essential crew members of an Iranian naval vessel that docked at Kochi earlier this month, even as the warship continues to remain berthed at the southern port, here amid escalating hostilities between Iran and the United States.

TMC and BJP workers clash ahead of PM Modi's rally in Kolkata

IANS | March 14, 2026 2:48 PM

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Kolkata on Saturday, allegations have surfaced regarding stones being hurled at the residence of West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja in north Kolkata's Girish Park area.