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“Nobody Will Hire Women”: Supreme Court Declines PIL Seeking Mandatory Menstrual Leave Policy

March 13, 2026

Supreme Court declines nationwide menstrual leave mandate, warning compulsory policy may reinforce stereotypes and affect women’s employment.

UP Board 2026: UPMSP Orders Action Against Both Students and Invigilators if Currency Found in Answer Sheets

March 13, 2026

UPMSP orders action against both students and invigilators if currency notes are found in answer sheets during 2026 board exams.

New Income Tax Act From April 1: 7 Major Tax Changes Including STT Hike, ITR Deadline Extension Explained

March 13, 2026

India’s new tax framework and seven key reforms from revised ITR deadlines to STT hikes will take effect from April 1, 2026.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Lost a Leg, In Coma After Deadly Airstrike: Reports

March 13, 2026

Conflicting reports say Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei was critically injured in strike killing his father, officials say recovering.

Pakistan Launches Air Strikes on Kabul and Kandahar, Killing Four Civilians in Afghanistan Amid Rising Border Conflict

March 13, 2026

Pakistan’s air strikes on Kabul and Kandahar have killed civilians and displaced thousands amid escalating border clashes.

Lucknow Horror: Neighbour Kills Widow & Her Visually Impaired Son Over ₹160 Dispute, Arrested After Police Encounter

March 13, 2026

Lucknow mason Kishan Rawat raped, murdered widow Reshma Bano and killed her visually impaired son Shadab over a ₹160 dispute.

Global Oil Eases as US Grants 30-Day Russian Crude Purchase Waiver Amid Strait of Hormuz Unrest

March 13, 2026

Global oil surpasses $100 amid Middle East conflict, US Russian oil waiver, and supply disruptions worldwide, including India.

India in Talks With Iran to Secure Safe Passage for 20 Oil Tankers Through Hormuz

March 13, 2026

India holds diplomatic talks with Iran to ensure safe passage for 20 oil tankers through Hormuz.

Dubai Targeted Again: Air Defence Interception Leaves Building Damaged Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

March 13, 2026

Central Dubai building damaged by intercepted missile debris amid regional tensions; authorities confirm no injuries reported.

US Plane Crash In Iraq As Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz ‘Must Remain Closed’, Raising Fears Of Wider War

March 13, 2026

US aircraft crash, Tehran explosions and Iran’s Gulf energy threats signal widening Middle East conflict.

India Holds Off On US Trade Talks Pending Clarity on Section 301 Probe

March 13, 2026

India is adopting a cautious “wait and watch” approach to US trade talks amid uncertainty over potential tariffs stemming from the Section 301 probe of 16 major economies.

West Asia War: Modi Calls Iran’s President, Expresses Concern Over Hostilities And Indian Safety

March 13, 2026

Amid escalating West Asia war, Modi calls Iran’s President, expressing concern over Indian safety and Gulf trade.

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‘Depart Now’: US Orders Americans to Leave 14 West Asian Countries as Conflict Intensifies

Amid intensifying US–Iran hostilities under Operation Epic Fury, Washington urged Americans in 14 West Asian states to depart before travel routes close.

Trump Defends Past Strikes, US and Israel Escalate Iran Offensive Targeting Missiles, Navy, Nuclear Sites

The US and Israel have intensified strikes on Iran, aiming to dismantle nuclear, missile, and naval capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

From Traffic Cameras to 60-Second Airstrikes: The Years-Long Operation That Killed Ali Khamenei and Sparked a Gulf War

Investigation reveals years-long Israeli cyber-surveillance enabled strike on Iran’s leader, triggering retaliation, casualties and disruption.

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Hit by Drones; Trump Warns Retaliation Is Coming ‘Very Soon’

Two drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, causing minor damage but no casualties, as Saudi air defences intercepted additional UAVs amid rising regional tensions.

India is Preparing For Another War? Pakistan President Issues Stark Warning, Seeks Urgent Diplomatic Talks

Pakistan’s President urges diplomatic engagement over military escalation, warning that renewed hostility could destabilise South Asia.

What Happened in Last 48 Hours: Over 1,000 Targets Struck, 3 US Troops Killed as US-Iran War Spirals Into Regional Crisis

US-Israeli airstrikes and Iranian retaliation mark deadliest escalation in years, destabilising Gulf region.

From Tehran to Lucknow: Khamenei’s Death Sparks 40-Day Mourning and Global Tensions

Iran mourns Khamenei for 40 days after his death in US-Israel strikes, as protests and restraint appeals spread.

First Indian Casualty in US-Iran Conflict; 4 Injured as 2 Oil Tankers Hit Near Strait of Hormuz

Indian crew member killed, 15 rescued after Hormuz tanker strikes heighten energy fears.

Rajasthan: Class 8 Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped by 3 Youths After Being Drugged Near Exam Centre in Bundi

Three youths allegedly drugged a Class 8 girl with spiked water near her school in Bundi, Rajasthan, and gang-raped her as she made her way home after sitting a board examination.

PM Modi Calls West Asia Situation Grave Concern, Pushes Ceasefire, Protects Millions of Indian Citizens

Prime Minister Modi urges de-escalation amid Iran-US-Israel tensions and ensures safety of millions of Indians abroad.

Trump Claims Iran Tried Twice to Kill Him; US-Israel Airstrikes Kill Supreme Leader Khamenei

US President Donald Trump claims thwarted Iranian assassination attempts as joint strikes reportedly kill Ayatollah Khamenei.

Kerala Family With 3-Year-Old Among 8 Indians Stranded in Karachi as Israel-Iran War Shuts Gulf Skies

A Kerala family with a toddler among eight Indians stranded in Karachi after Israel-Iran hostilities shut Gulf airspace, disrupting their flight home.

UAE Government Steps In to Cover Hotel Stays for 20,000 Stranded Tourists Amid Flight Chaos

Abu Dhabi and Dubai authorities step in to protect stranded tourists, covering hotel costs amid regional flight cancellations.

Iran Strikes UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi, Israel After Khamenei Killing, Escalating Regional War

Iran’s missile retaliation after Khamenei’s killing sparks casualties, diplomatic ruptures, war fears.

Over 21 Workers Killed As Massive Firecracker Unit Blast Rips Through Kakinada District In Andhra Pradesh

A massive explosion at an overcrowded firecracker unit in Kakinada has claimed 21 lives, prompting the suspension of four officials and exposing a deadly culture of safety violations in AP’s hazardous industries.

India’s Cervical Cancer Fight Enters Prevention Era With HPV Vaccination Push, But Social Barriers Persist

PM Modi launches national HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to curb cervical cancer, India’s leading women’s cancer killer.

Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Strikes; UK, France, Germany back US as Iran Vows Fierce Retaliation

After US-Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, Britain, France and Germany backed US, as Tehran vowed retaliation.

Maharashtra, Nagpur: Factory Blast Kills Over 18; Charred Bodies Identified Through DNA Tests, Probe Ordered

Over 18 dead, 24 injured as SBL Energy's detonator packing unit in Nagpur's Raulgaon explodes; bodies charred beyond recognition, DNA tests ordered, investigation underway.

Khamenei Killed at 86: 201 Dead as Iran Launches Missile Strikes on US-Israel Targets

A joint US-Israel strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader has triggered missile retaliation, civilian casualties, leadership uncertainty, and fears of a wider regional war.

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Killed In Joint US-Israel Strikes: Claims Reports

Iran confirms 86-year-old Supreme Leader’s death after US-Israel strikes, prompting mourning, succession and fears of broader conflict.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed, Says Trump; Iran Announces 40-Day Mourning

Iran enters 40 days of mourning as retaliatory strikes, regional airspace closures, and a leadership vacuum deepen geopolitical uncertainty across West Asia.

Explosions Reported in Saudi Capital Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi As Iran Launches Missiles

Following a joint U.S.-Israeli strike on its territory, Iran launched a multi-front ballistic missile retaliation against Gulf nations, claiming one life in the UAE and forcing a total shutdown of regional aviation.

Iranian Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh Killed in Israeli Attack: Reports

Following the reported deaths of senior military leaders in coordinated airstrikes, Iran has launched retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East, pushing the region toward a full-scale international conflict.

Maharashtra: Stray Dog Kills 7-Year-Old In Kalyan; Friend Injured, Corporators Demand KDMC Action

Khushil Shankar Waghe, a seven-year-old daily-wage labourer's son from Kalyan, Maharashtra was killed in a stray dog attack while his brave friend Nilesh, who rushed to save him, was seriously injured.