India slams Pakistan over Kabul hospital attack

India on Tuesday strongly criticised Pakistan after strikes on a hospital in Afghanistan’s Kabul killed at least 400 people and injured over 250 others. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the attack as “barbaric, cowardly and unconscionable” and accused Pakistan of trying to “dress up a massacre as a military operation”.

The government also highlighted that the attack took place during the holy month of Ramzan, calling its timing even more disturbing. “There is no faith, no law, and no morality that can justify the deliberate targeting of a hospital and its patients,” the MEA said in a statement. Read full story

Delhi HC orders removal of Epstein-linked posts on Hardeep Puri’s daughter

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the immediate removal of online posts linking Himayani Puri, daughter of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, observing that a prima facie case had been made out in her favour.

Hearing a defamation plea filed by Himayani Puri, the court ordered that all “impugned content” identified in the petition be taken down without delay. The bench said that if the material is not removed immediately, intermediary platforms must ensure its removal within 24 hours. Read full story

Rajya Sabha poll results 2026: Complete list of winners from Bihar, Odisha and Haryana

The biennial Rajya Sabha elections held on Monday saw the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) consolidate its gains in major states as its candidates emerged victorious in Bihar and Odisha.

The voting for the Rajya Sabha election has been conducted for the 11 seats in the three states of Bihar, Odisha, and Haryana. The seats are part of the overall election for the 37 Rajya Sabha seats in the 10 states. There were several unopposed candidates in the other states as well. Among the notable winners of the Rajya Sabha election is...Click here to read the full story

After Shivalik, another LPG lifeline reaches India

India received another major shipment of liquefied petroleum gas on Tuesday as the LPG tanker Nanda Devi reached Gujarat’s Vadinar Port after crossing the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, officials said.

The vessel carried more than 47,000 metric tons of LPG, making it the second Indian-flagged tanker to safely transit the crucial shipping corridor amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The arrival follows that of Shivalik, another LPG carrier that docked at Mundra Port in Gujarat a day earlier with over 46,000 metric tons of LPG, according to officials. Both vessels had been expected to reach India on March 16 and March 17, respectively, Shipping Ministry Special Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha said earlier. Read full story

A sudden spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh left thousands of tourists stranded near the Atal Tunnel and parts of Lahaul-Spiti district, triggering a large-scale rescue effort by authorities. The snowfall began on Sunday evening and continued through Monday, severely affecting road connectivity and visibility. Many visitors had travelled from Manali to Sissu and the Atal Tunnel over the weekend to experience fresh snowfall. However, worsening weather conditions quickly turned risky, with...Click here to read the full story

Cooking gas prices have increased in various major cities across India. Currently, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi is priced at ₹913 as of March 17, which is a hike of ₹60 in just a month.

This increase in cooking gas prices comes after a hike due to supply disruptions caused by ongoing tensions in West Asia, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that handles a significant volume of oil shipments across the world. Disruptions in the movement of ships in this corridor have impacted the supply of LPG. Check latest rates in your city

The Centre has relaxed localisation rules under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, allowing electric bus and truck makers to import traction motors with rare-earth magnets till August 31. The move comes as manufacturers continue to face supply constraints. In notifications issued on March 13, the Ministry of Heavy Industries extended the deadline to stop imports of traction motors used in electric trucks (N2/N3) and buses (M2/M3). This is the second such extension. The earlier deadline had already been pushed to March 2026. Read full story

Sensex slips after rally, IT stocks drag market lower

Indian equity markets traded lower on Tuesday as weakness in IT stocks and selling in heavyweight shares dragged indices down, keeping investors cautious amid global cues. This comes after a strong rebound in the previous session, where the BSE Sensex surged nearly 939 points (1.26%) to close at 75,502.85, reclaiming the 75,500 mark. During Monday’s session, the index touched a high of 75,805.27 and a low of 73,949.76. The Nifty 50 also gained 257.70 points (1.11%) to settle at 23,408.80, snapping a three-day losing streak before Tuesday’s fresh decline.

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