Evening news wrap: Trump declares 5-day halt on Iran infra strikes, Tehran mocks him; Sensex slumps 1,800 points and more | India News

Donald Trump paused planned strikes on Iran for five days after “productive” talks. Iran claimed Trump “backed down,” while Brent crude fell sharply below $100. PM Modi said the Middle East war has created unprecedented challenges for India. A second suspected “zombie ship” was reported crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Indian markets crashed as oil…

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‘Jan-jan ki sarkar’: Uttarakhand CM Dhami celebrates ‘4 saal bemisaal’ of development and heritage | India News

NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday marked four years of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, emphasising its guiding mantra of Development as well as Heritage while fulfilling the dreams of the statehood agitators and the aspirations of the state’s 1.25 crore residents. जन-जन की सरकार 4 साल बेमिसाल राज्य आंदोलनकारियों…

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Trans rights activists stage protest in Hyderabad opposing the amendment bill, demanding withdrawal | India News

HYDERABAD: Trans rights activists have staged a protest here against the proposed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) amendment bill and demanded its withdrawal.They demanded explicit recognition of transmen in all laws and protection of their dignity, identity, and fundamental rights.The protesters have also demanded the complete removal of medical board involvement in issuing transgender certificates…

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Tamil Nadu polls: NDA finalises seat sharing, BJP gets 27, PMK 18, AMMK 11; AIADMK to contest on rest | India News

NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance on Monday finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with 27 seats allocated to the BJP, 18 to the PMK and 11 to the AMMK. The AIADMK will contest the remaining 178 seats.The agreement was formalised in Chennai with BJP leader Piyush Goyal and AIADMK…

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‘Situation worrisome’: PM Modi clears India’s stand on Iran war, flags impact of Hormuz disruption | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha on the ongoing crisis in West Asia, triggered on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched joint attacks on Iran, plunging the Gulf region into turmoil.The continued bombings and strikes across the oil-rich region have posed serious…

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Energy crisis: Govt pushes for PNG connections, asks all ministries to assess demand | India News

NEW DELHI: Amid the LPG supply crunch, the Centre has asked all ministries to assess the potential demand of piped natural gas (PNG) across canteens and pantries at govt departments and offices, and push for its expansion.It has also urged govt establishments, residential colonies and canteens to switch to PNG, while city gas distribution (CGD)…

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Manipur: Mob attacks Kuki Zo Council chairman’s residence in Churachandpur, blank fire reported | India News

IMPHAL: A mob tried to barge into the residence of Kuki Zo Council chairman H Thanglet in Manipur‘s Churachandpur town, following which armed men opened blank fire to disperse them, officials said.The incident took place on Sunday night after youths protested the reported presence of militants in the chairman’s house in the district headquarters.They pelted…

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TVK goes solo in Puducherry elections, fields candidates in all constituencies | India News

PUDUCHERRY: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the political party led by Tamil actor Vijay, has announced its candidates for the upcoming Puducherry Assembly elections and will contest all 30 constituencies independently.The list includes two women candidates, who have been fielded from Mangalam and Kadirkamam in the Puducherry region.According to a PTI report, A K Sai J…

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