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India's fertilizer supply faces potential disruptions for the upcoming kharif season if the Strait of Hormuz blockade persists. While current stocks are healthy, reduced LNG imports for urea production could impact output. Rising global prices due to shipping route blockades may also increase government subsidy expenses.

Nepal's Gen Z voters turned out in large numbers for snap parliamentary elections, a significant development following September protests that reshaped the country's politics. Despite logistical challenges in the mountainous nation, preliminary turnout exceeded 60%, with young activists viewing election day as the next phase of their movement for change and accountability.

Suspension of flights from India to West Asia disrupts supply chain for vegetables, fruits, and seafood exported from South India

The ruling Trinamool Congress is set to secure four seats in the upper house and the BJP one

Priyanka Chopra is set to present at the upcoming Oscars on March 15. The star-studded event will also feature presenters like Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, and Will Arnett. 'Sinners' leads this year's nominations with a record 16 nods, while performances of nominated songs 'Golden' and 'I Lied to You' are confirmed.

An emerging superpower should not remain a mute spectator to such violent incidents in its own region, says Mr. Gehlot; if we are the true protectors of the Indian Ocean, we must put our autonomy and safety of our guests above all else, he adds

Prime Minister Modi held discussions with French President Macron, emphasizing a return to dialogue and diplomacy for the West Asia region. Both leaders committed to close engagement and coordinated efforts to restore peace and stability. Concurrently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and Oman, underscoring India's active diplomatic outreach.

Iran's foreign minister has warned of severe repercussions after a US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters, resulting in 87 sailor deaths. The Indian Navy joined the search and rescue efforts following a distress call. Amidst rising tensions, another Iranian warship is seeking refuge in Sri Lankan waters.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleges that political games are being played in the name of giving citizenship and questions are being raised about their identity

Behind the glamour of red carpets, Friday releases and social media fame lies a far more complex financial reality for actors. In exclusive conversations with ETimes, actors Adah Sharma, Chahatt Khanna, Nyrraa M Banerji and Chandan K Anand spoke candidly about the economics of surviving in the entertainment industry — from financial misconceptions and savings strategies to the hidden costs of building a brand.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed a condolence book at the Iranian embassy following the killing of Iran's supreme leader, amid criticism over India's initial silence. This move follows a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart, with a potential high-level meeting scheduled.

For tribal and Dalit families stranded on a landmass within the vast Indravati reservoir in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, life remains in limbo. Satyasundar Barik travels to this remote, rarely visited region to examine how a project widely credited with ushering in prosperity has failed to positively transform the lives of the people there

Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a “desire in his heart” to become a member of both the Houses of Parliament.

Nitish Kumar filed for Rajya Sabha, signaling a potential end to his Bihar CM tenure despite family and party objections. His move, supported by Amit Shah, has sparked unrest within JD(U), with workers protesting. Discussions within NDA are underway for a successor, possibly a Dalit leader or JD(U) deputy CM, as RJD criticizes the political maneuvering.

In a candid conversation with The Hindu, K.K. Venugopal discusses the “command from political masters” that triggered the anti-Sikh riots in the 1980s, his sense of betrayal when he realised then-UP CM Kalyan Singh had told him an “utter lie” that the Babri Masjid would not be demolished in the 1990s.

The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat and was last in contact at 7.42 p.m.

All patients coming for OPD, emergency, or hospital admissions must now have linked Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs; this is aimed at weeding out the fake patients that some colleges submit during the NMC assessment

According to the Indian Navy, the ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle in the SAR region under Sri Lankan responsibility

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait has shut down following Iranian missile and drone strikes. These attacks, which killed six American soldiers and damaged the embassy, have spread to other Gulf capitals like Doha and Bahrain, disrupting air travel and oil shipments.