Congress Told to Vacate Offices on Akbar Road and Raisina Road in Delhi by Saturday
The Congress party has been directed by the government to vacate its long-standing office at 24, Akbar Road, Delhi, by Saturday. This property has served as the headquarters for the Congress for 48 years. In recent times, following the inauguration of its new headquarters, Indira Bhavan, at Kotla Marg, the party had not yet vacated the Akbar Road premises, continuing its activities there. The Indian Youth Congress office at 5, Raisina Road has also been asked to vacate. In
Oil at $150: BlackRock CEO Warns of Potential Economic Fallout
The global economy faces significant risks if oil prices reach $150 per barrel, warns Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock. In recent days, Brent crude surpassed $110 per barrel, causing a substantial market reaction, and a new report suggests that prices could climb even further, especially if the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict escalates. Fink emphasized that if oil prices continue to rise, the world would face a major economic shock rather than a gradual adjustment. The impact would be felt a
Trump Seeks Peace With Iran, But Tehran Signals Continued Resistance
After four weeks of conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism over the possibility of peace talks with Iran, stating that recent discussions had been "very good and productive." However, Iran quickly dismissed Trump’s claims, with a military spokesperson declaring, "Do not call your defeat an agreement." The strong rebuttal from Tehran suggests any resolution is far from imminent and casts doubt on Trump's diplomatic efforts. While Trump has attempted to engage Iran
AIADMK First List Signals Strong Election Strategy, Retains Key NDA Seats
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) has released its first list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, signaling an aggressive push for the polls. The list features prominent leaders, including party General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who will contest from his home constituency of Edappadi. The inclusion of seasoned leaders such as P Munusamy, Dindigul Srinivasan, and C Vijayabaskar demonstrates the party's focus on experienced leadership and
Semaglutide Patent Expiry: India Prepares for 50+ Generic Competitors
India’s pharmaceutical industry is poised for a massive shift as the patent for semaglutide, the active ingredient behind blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, expires on March 20, 2026. This marks the beginning of what experts are calling an unprecedented "generic wave". Within days, over 50 branded generic versions of semaglutide are expected to flood the Indian market, sparking one of the most significant pharmaceutical launches in recent history.
India’s New Rental Laws: Redefining the Tenant–Landlord Power Balance
Renting a home in India has traditionally involved heavy negotiation, vague agreements, and an imbalance of power between tenants and landlords. A new rental framework, based on the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, aims to bring structure, transparency, and fairness to the system. A More Structured Rental System India’s rental market has long been informal, with many agreements either verbal or loosely
Ugadi 2026 Guide: Date, Puja Timings, Rituals and Traditions Explained
Ugadi 2026, marking the Hindu New Year, will be celebrated on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Known as Yugadi in Karnataka, this important lunisolar festival symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and the beginning of a new cycle in the traditional Hindu calendar. The festival is widely observed across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka with vibrant traditions, spiritual rituals, and festive meals. The festival signifies the start of a new Samvatsara (year) and holds deep
Supriya Sule Confirms NCP (SP) Won’t Challenge Sunetra Vahini in Baramati Bypoll
NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Monday announced that her party will not contest the upcoming Baramati Assembly bypoll, scheduled for April 23, 2026. The by-election was necessitated following the tragic demise of senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar in a plane crash earlier this year. Sule, who retained the Baramati parliamentary seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, stated that the NCP (SP) would not field a candidate against Sunetra Vahini, who is expected to contest the bypol
NDA Wins 5 Rajya Sabha Seats in Bihar, 2 in Odisha; Congress Protests
In a significant political development, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured all five Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar in the recent biennial elections, further strengthening its position in the Upper House. The alliance also won two seats in Odisha, aided by cross-voting from Opposition MLAs. In Bihar, key NDA candidates included Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP national president Nitin Nabin. Both leaders secured 44 votes each in the Bihar Assembly. Meanwhile, Rashtriya L
Nirmala Sitharaman Announces 4 Special Lok Adalats for DRT, DRAT Cases in 2026
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced that four special Lok Adalats will be conducted in 2026 to expedite the disposal of pending cases before the Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) and Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs). A significant number of these cases involve high-value claims exceeding ₹100 crore and have remained unresolved for an extended period, prompting the government to take steps to accelerate the judicial process. Responding in the Lok Sab
Rajya Sabha Elections 2026: Voting Begins Today, Key Contests in Three States
The biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha are underway today, March 16, 2026, to fill 37 seats across 10 states. Voting began at 9 am, with the counting of votes scheduled for later in the day at 5 pm. The seats vacated by members from states such as Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will be filled during this election. Out of the 37 seats, 26 candidates have already been elected unopposed, including me
Seven-Run Thriller: India Beat England to Reach T20 Final
India booked their place in the T20 World Cup final after surviving a dramatic counterattack led by England's Jacob Bethell, securing a thrilling seven-run win in a high-pressure semifinal at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. With explosive batting, pivotal moments in the field, and nerve-wracking tension in the final overs, India managed to hold their nerve and defend a massive total to end England's hopes of reaching the title clash. Despite Bethell’s heroics, which produced one of the most me
Historic Win: India Lift T20 World Cup 2026 After Record-Breaking 255 Against New Zealand
India created history by becoming the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title after securing a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final. The match, played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, showcased an outstanding performance from the Indian team with both bat and ball. In a high-intensity f
Vizag’s V-PULL Wins $1M in Mayors Challenge Competition
Visakhapatnam has reached a significant milestone by securing a USD 1 million grant in the 2025–2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, a highly regarded international competition. Chosen from over 630 cities globally, this award acknowledges the city’s citizen-led climate resilience initiative, the Vizag–Prajamukhi Urban Living Lab (V-PULL). The V-PULL initiative, spearheaded by the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), focuses on enhancing resilience ag
