All India Trinamool Congress Supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence that the TMC would retain power with a comfortable majority in the 2026 Assembly elections. Photo credit: X/@AITCofficial West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will fight her former confidante turned bitter rival, the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, from the Bhabanipur seat in...

4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Mar 17, 2026 03:35 PM IST The Jharkhand High Court recently upheld a family court’s order granting divorce to a husband on grounds of mental cruelty, observing that false allegations of impotency levelled by a wife can seriously damage a spouse’s reputation and constitute cruelty. A bench of Justices Sujit Narayan...

An AIADMK MP from Tamil Nadu has come under sharp criticism for making a sexist and derogatory remark involving actor Nayanthara while participating in a protest on women’s safety. Intended as a dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, the MP asked whether, if his “dream” was to marry Nayanthara, the government would fulfil...

The Middle East crisis continues to boil and the ripples have triggered an operational stress for India’s food services sector. As LPG supply flows are disrupted amid the Strait of Hormuz transit issues, industry voices have warned of layoffs, salary cuts and widespread business impact if the situation drags on. Despite assurances from the government...

After calling the toss successfully at the T20 World Cup 2026 final on March 8 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner decides to field first, which brings the Indian openers to the middle. Before the Sanju-Abhishek duo could open with the bat, another duo, Mansi Dharmaraj Ombase and Vicky Shah,...

3 min readNew DelhiMar 17, 2026 11:24 AM IST A viral image purportedly showing the untidy state inside the Dolby Theatre after the 2026 Oscars ceremony has triggered debate online, with many users criticising the conduct of attendees at one of Hollywood’s most high-profile events. The photograph was posted on X by Matt Neglia, editor-in-chief...

As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global energy flows, the Indian Navy has stepped in to escort merchant vessels carrying crude oil and gas to India, deploying multiple naval assets to safeguard critical shipping routes. The move comes amid rising security concerns in the region, with the narrow waterway emerging as a flashpoint...

Oil prices extended their gains as the Middle East conflict intensifies and Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruption, fueling fears of supply disruptions in global markets. On Tuesday, Brent crude futures rose by $2.48, or 2.5%, to $102.69 per barrel at 0058 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude advanced by $2.42, or...

An Air India Express aircraft. Representational image | Photo Credit: Reuters Air India and Air India Express will operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on Tuesday (March 17, 2026). Amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers. As a result,...

US President Donald Trump revived a familiar refrain on Sunday (March 15), calling on allies in NATO to join the war commenced by the US and Israel against Iran, now in its third week. In an interview with The Financial Times, Trump said NATO allies could face a “very bad future” if they refused to...