As Middle East conflicts intensify, the Embassy of India in Jordan has rolled out an updated safety bulletin for its nationals and tourists present in the kingdom. Jordan’s airspace is open for business, with commercial aviation running uninterrupted – a green light for those eyeing an early exit. Reaffirming earlier alerts, the advisory stresses constant awareness and compliance with local security guidelines. Indians are encouraged to monitor developments closely via local broadcasts and the National Center for Security and Crisis Management channels. Practical steps include reaching out to airlines or travel agencies, or logging onto Queen Alia International Airport’s site…
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Bihar’s Samriddhi Yatra took an unexpected twist in Munger on Thursday when a viral video exposed a chaotic vegetable loot following Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s departure. The event at Munger’s Safiyabad Airport ground featured impressive agricultural stalls loaded with potatoes, onions, eggplants, carrots, and more—intended to highlight departmental achievements. Everything appeared under control during the CM’s speech. But as his convoy rolled out, the assembled crowd descended on the displays like a wave, snatching produce and bolting with overflowing sacks. The footage, spreading like wildfire online, paints a picture of utter disarray, with people shoving and scrambling in a desperate…
Tension gripped Hazaribagh’s Kerudari block on Thursday when heavy machinery razed the house of former minister Yogendra Saw in Jordaag, all in the presence of a formidable police contingent. This bold step by NTPC stems from a protracted feud over land compensation tied to the expansion of the Chatti Bariatu coal project. For several days, Saw had been encamped at his property with wife Nirmala Devi, the ex-Barkagaon legislator, protesting what they deem an unfairly low compensation package. Despite the amount being settled and lodged in tribunal court upon his refusal, the impasse persisted, stalling vital mining operations. Administrative efforts…
In a bold move for the West Bengal legislative polls, BJP has crafted a powerhouse campaign schedule starring its heaviest hitters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tops the list with 14 engagements, mixing electrifying roadshows and jam-packed rallies to rally support statewide. Amit Shah follows with 8 meticulously planned events, emphasizing cadre motivation and booth-level consolidation through dynamic roadshows and public addresses. JP Nadda gears up for 7 rallies, Nithin Nabin for 6, while Yogi Adityanath’s 8 programs promise fiery speeches and processions. Mithun Chakraborty’s 10 appearances bring celebrity appeal to the mix. This comprehensive plan reflects BJP’s aggressive intent to…
Washington’s defense corridors buzzed as Secretary Pete Hegseth laid bare President Trump’s ultimate authority over the Iran air campaign’s conclusion. In a candid March 19 briefing, he honored the ultimate sacrifices of US troops, voicing deep sympathy for their kin amid the intensifying Iran strikes. Rejecting calls for a deadline, Hegseth insisted the operation—now featuring over 7,000 precision hits on Iranian targets—remains unfinished business. ‘President Trump will call the shots on when we stand down,’ he asserted, adding that current momentum proves they’re ‘largely on track.’ Heart-wrenching stories emerged from his visits with families of soldiers lost in an Iraq…
With IPL 2026 just around the corner on March 28, Delhi Capitals have roared into the spotlight by launching their revamped jersey, signaling their intent to dominate. Staying true to roots, the jersey sports the classic red and blue, but introduces a mesmerizing stripe fusion running vertically – a nod to the ferocious tiger that represents the team’s indomitable spirit and Delhi’s pulsating vibe. Thursday’s launch video was a treat, showcasing a collaborative reveal by men’s captain Axar Patel and women’s skipper Jemimah Rodrigues. Middle-order maestro Nitish Rana, freshly bought in the IPL 2026 auction, lent his presence, hyping up…
In a pointed counterattack, Congress MP Manoj Kumar has labeled Assam colleague Pradyut Bordoloi’s departure from Congress a monumental blunder. Bordoloi’s resignation letter slammed senior leaders, but Kumar sees it as a sellout to political adversaries. Speaking candidly, Kumar normalized party frictions: ‘Discord exists everywhere; it shouldn’t drive you to the ideological foe.’ He rubbished claims of inaccessibility to Rahul Gandhi, revealing routine Parliament meetings and pre-budget huddles. ‘Bordoloi fled and now fabricates charges,’ Kumar charged. Kumar went further, speculating Bordoloi was ‘bought’ by BJP’s resources. ‘That party has everything; he’s auctioning himself while questioning our leadership. Internal strife? BJP…
The Assam government is accelerating the probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death with the formation of a dedicated fast-track court that will hold hearings every single day. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement, highlighting it as a vital advancement in securing justice. In a post on X, Sarma detailed how Gauhati High Court Chief Justice appointed Baksa District Judge Sharmila Bhuyan to oversee the trial. ‘Our efforts for justice in the Zubeen Garg murder have reached a key stage today,’ he stated, emphasizing the daily trial schedule to avoid drawn-out legal battles. What began as a tragic…
Jharkhand is gripped by active monsoon weather, with Bokaro leading the rainfall charts at 43mm in Navadih over the last day. Ranchi and surrounding districts experienced cloudy skies, rains, and hail, signaling a shift from recent heatwaves. Detailed IMD figures show Palganj at 16.4mm, Bokaro 11mm, Mohanpur 10.8mm, Konar 8.2mm, Dumri 6.4mm, Nandidih 6.2mm, Bagodar 5.2mm, among others. These showers have brought relief but also challenges like waterlogging in low-lying areas. Orange alerts dominate the forecast for the next two days statewide. Heavy downpours, thunder, lightning, and hail are likely, with strong winds: 60-70 km/h in northeast-central districts on Friday,…
Pakistan’s economy, still nursing wounds from past crises, now confronts a fresh peril from the intensifying Middle East war. The clash between US-Israel forces and Iran has ignited a spike in energy costs, severely testing a country dependent on foreign oil supplies. As the conflict expands, global crude benchmarks are surging, directly inflating Pakistan’s petroleum import costs. This comes at a precarious time, with the economy just beginning to steady after prolonged instability. A drawn-out war could trigger cascading effects: disrupted remittances from Gulf states, weakened export demand amid trade slumps, and an exploding import bill. July-February exports have already…