What is Gandiva? NATGRID’s AI-driven intelligence query tool explained
India | Updated: Dec 26, 2025
- NATGRID now linked to National Population Register for enhanced data validation
- Gandiva tool offers facial recognition and advanced analytics for investigations.
- NATGRID receives 45,000 monthly requests, access limited to SP-rank officers
CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in Gulf nations amid widening West Asia tensions
India | Updated: Mar 15, 2026
- CBSE cancels Class 12 exams in Gulf due to regional crisis
- Result declaration method will be announced separately
- Exam cancellation impacts thousands of Indian students in Gulf
Countdown begins for Rajya Sabha polls; Opposition, NDA lock horns over four key seats
India | Updated: Mar 15, 2026
- Haryana, Bihar, Odisha crucial for Rajya Sabha seats
- Congress shifts MLAs to prevent cross-voting ahead of elections
- NDA holds an edge, but close contests expected for four seats
Why Ladakh is likely to go ahead with March 16 protest despite the release of Sonam Wangchuk
India | Updated: Mar 15, 2026
- Ladakh constitutional safeguards protest to go ahead as planned
- Sonam Wangchuk released, but civil groups continue agitation
- Key demands: statehood, Sixth Schedule, MPs for Leh and Kargil
Delhi govt caps commercial LPG supply at 20%, announces priority allocation to these 8 categories
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Delhi limits commercial LPG supply to 20% of average use
- Essential services like hospitals get full LPG allocation
- Restaurants receive 42 percent of regulated LPG supply
Karnataka's Nandini urges PM, CCI to probe Rs 1 milk sale on quick commerce platforms
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- BAMUL calls for investigation into e-commerce milk discounts
- Deep discounts could harm dairy farmers and cooperatives.
- BAMUL warns of disruption to dairy value chain and farmer incomes
India condemns Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan, calls it ‘act of aggression’
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- India condemns Pakistan's air strikes in Afghanistan
- India urges respect for Afghanistan's sovereignty and integrity
- Pakistan says strikes hit militants, denies civilian casualties
Iran repatriates IRIS Lavan crew from Kochi on chartered flight, says MEA
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Iran repatriates IRIS Lavan crew from Kochi on chartered flight
- Bodies of IRIS Dena sailors sent to Iran via Armenia
- Some IRIS Lavan crew remain in Kochi for technical checks
'There will be no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel': Jyotiraditya Scindia amid West Asia conflict
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- India assures no shortage of oil, kerosene, or diesel supply.
- Strait of Hormuz opened for India, ensuring energy flow.
- Two LPG vessels carrying 92,700 tons expected in India soon.
Bengaluru Metro, RCB in talks to offer free Metro rides for match ticket holders at Chinnaswamy Stadium
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- BMRCL, RCB discuss free Metro rides for IPL ticket holders
- Fans might use match ticket QR codes for Metro access if approved
- Extended metro and bus timings on Chinnaswamy match days
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei loved India; insisted on good India-Iran ties: Iranian Supreme Leader's representative
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Iran stresses historic ties and peaceful relations with India
- Iran denies seeking negotiations with US amid West Asia conflict
- UN urges de-escalation and diplomacy in West Asia crisis
Ramesh Damani recalls Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s one rule for surviving market crashes
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Ramesh Damani learned optimism from Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.
- Jhunjhunwala stayed bullish on India, even during downturns.
- Experienced investors view crises as opportunities, not exits.
Consumers with PNG connections cannot keep or refill LPG cylinders: Govt
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- PNG users can no longer retain or refill domestic LPG cylinders
- Two Indian LPG carriers safely crossed Strait of Hormuz to India
- Govt monitors safety of Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf
India’s NavIC network hit by IRNSS-1F failure after atomic clock malfunction
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- IRNSS-1F satellite's atomic clock failed after 10 years in orbit
- Only three NavIC satellites now offer positioning and timing.
- NavIC's reliability for Indian location services may be impacted
‘Gigantic joke on investors’: Sanjay Bhattacharyya questions hype around new-age companies
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Many new-age companies lack sustainable business fundamentals.
- Bhattacharyya says investors are sold hype, not profitability.
- Sustainable investing requires profits, fair valuation, and honesty.
‘India really…’: Iran envoy heaps praise, drops a telling line after US sank IRIS Dena
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Iranian envoy lauds India's support post US torpedo attack
- India sheltered Iranian warship IRIS Lavan in Kochi
- Experts: India not operationally responsible for incident
Can BJP take Punjab in 2027? Amit Shah makes bold promises, signals solo fight
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- BJP aims to form Punjab government after 2027 elections
- Shah claims only BJP can end drug menace in Punjab
- Shah slams AAP for resource misuse and poor governance
Two Indian-flagged tankers, carrying 92,700 MT of LPG, transit Strait Of Hormuz safely: Special secy, ministry of shipping
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Two Indian LPG tankers safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz
- All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf are reported safe
- India relies on Gulf LPG; diplomatic talks ensured vessel safety
"Of course. Yes": Iran's Supreme Leader's representative on passage to Indian vessels through Strait of Hormuz
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Indian ships allowed to cross Strait of Hormuz amid conflict
- Iran granted transit to two Indian LPG vessels through the strait
- Iran offers special concessions to India for solidarity, energy needs.
Bengaluru civic body mulls biogas from 3,000 tonnes of daily wet waste amid LPG crisis; supply to hotels planned
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- GBA plans to process 3,000 tonnes of wet waste daily for biogas.
- New biogas plants will supply cooking fuel and electricity.
- Proper waste sorting is key for efficient biogas production.
Why Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will double twice
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- India poised to repeatedly double its economic size over time
- Diversified economy offers broad investment opportunities
- Geopolitical tensions and capital flows impact investor sentiment
Karnataka clears Rs 4,824 crore investment proposals, likely to create 14,525 jobs
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Karnataka approves Rs 4,824 crore investments across 13 districts
- 37 new industrial projects expected to create 14,525 jobs
- Key sectors: IT, sugar, textiles, biogas, hospitality
‘Storm of change can’t be stopped’: PM Modi targets ‘tyrannical govt’ at Kolkata rally ahead of Bengal polls
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Modi accuses TMC of blocking central welfare schemes in Bengal
- PM launches Rs 16,990 crore road projects in West Bengal
- Modi says Bengal youth suffer from exodus and lack of jobs
Akasa Air hikes fare by Rs 199-1,300 surcharge amid oil price spike, joining Air India, IndiGo
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Akasa Air adds fuel surcharge of Rs 199-1,300 from March 15, 2026
- Surcharge due to rising jet fuel prices amid West Asia conflict
- Akasa Air to open MRO facility at Noida Airport
Rahul Gandhi says Nehru would have made Kanshi Ram UP CM; Mayawati questions Congress’ Bharat Ratna promise
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Rahul Gandhi said Nehru would have made Kanshi Ram UP CM.
- Mayawati questioned Congress' proposal to honor Kanshi Ram.
- Mayawati slammed Congress for ignoring Ambedkar and Kanshi Ram.
Activist Laura Loomer apologises for anti-India posts: 'Shouldn't have said some of the things'
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Laura Loomer apologises for past anti-India posts after backlash
- She defended her opposition to the H-1B visa programme
- Loomer will spend several days travelling across India
Stability in primary markets will return after secondary markets stabilise: JP Morgan MD Abhinav Bharti
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Secondary market valuation resets affect primary market stability
- Experts see optimism in IPOs despite recent market corrections
- Lower valuations offer buyers opportunities despite uncertainties
Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under National Security Act with immediate effect
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Centre revokes Sonam Wangchuk's detention under NSA
- Wangchuk's detention followed Ladakh protests for statehood
- Supreme Court questioned government's take on his remarks
11 Indian nationals arrested in US for staging fake robberies, 'visa fraud' conspiracy
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- 11 Indians in US arrested for faking robberies for U-Visas
- Suspect linked to six robberies in Massachusetts and beyond
- Penalties include up to five years prison and $250,000 fines
After Shivalik, India’s Nanda Devi sails out of Hormuz with critical 46,000 tonnes LPG cargo
India | Updated: Mar 14, 2026
- Nanda Devi exits Strait of Hormuz, escorted by Indian Navy
- Ship carries over 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG for India
- Both Indian LPG vessels now safely out of the strait