Nayara Energy hikes petrol by ₹5, diesel by ₹3; PSU OMCs hold prices steady for now.

#Energy #Economy

Electricity bills rise in Bihar

20% higher tariffs on electricity consumed from 5PM to 11PM - News18

#Energy #Economy

New COVID Variant BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Emerges in US. #InternationalNews

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers tomorrow evening via video conferencing on the West Asia conflict to review state preparedness and plans. The meeting will focus on ensuring coordinated efforts in the spirit of ‘Team India’.

#Policy

A 58-year-old Slovak 🇸🇰 national was arrested on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, by Assam Rifles personnel while attempting to cross the Mizoram-Myanmar border.

He was intercepted at Laki village.

The police said the Slovak is being interrogated by state and central intelligence agencies and details are expected soon. #nationalsecurity

"NATO NATIONS HAVE DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO HELP WITH THE LUNATIC NATION, NOW MILITARILY DECIMATED, OF IRAN. THE U.S.A. NEEDS NOTHING FROM NATO, BUT “NEVER FORGET” THIS VERY IMPORTANT POINT IN TIME!

- US President Donald Trump

#InternationalNews

Indian Govt on Energy Situation

- Nearly 2 months of steady crude supply available
- Next 2 months crude procurement fully tied up by companies
- 800 TMT LPG cargoes assured & en route from multiple nations.
- One full month of LPG supply arranged
- 50 lakh cylinders delivered every day

#Policy #Energy

US Navy Sailor was injured aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) while the Aircraft Carrier was conducting flight operations in the Arabian Sea on March 25. The injury is not combat-related nor life threatening: US 5th Fleet

Iran claimed to have targeted CVN-72 on March 25 👀

🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 “U.S. forces continue to eliminate threats presented by the Iranian regime, striking over 10,000 targets since the start of Operation Epic Fury.” - CENTCOM

Poll-bound states are not part of this meeting due to the model code of conduct. There will be a separate meeting for Chief Secretaries of the election-going states, which will be held through the Cabinet Secretariat.

#Policy

🇨🇦 Canada Parliament passed Bill in House of Commons, displaying terrorist symbols —including flags of Khalistani groups, as well as intimidating or obstructing people outside places of Worship illegal

Source.

#ForeignAffairs

Nayara Energy to shut down 2nd largest refinery in India for 35 days, as per scheduled maintenance.

The halt may shave 8% off India's refining capacity.

#Energy
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Barrick delays Pakistan mega mine as Iran conflict rattles region. #IndianSubcontinent

https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/barrick-delays-pakistan-mega-mine-as-iran-conflict-rattles-region-93CH-4582479

Some people are unwilling to see China and India live in harmony. They deliberately amplify our differences, hype up the so-called “China threat”, and hope to profit from discord between our two countries

Indian yoga, delicious cuisine, and aromatherapy are gaining popularity among Chinese youth through platforms like Douyin and Rednote

– Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong

#Geopolitics

Indian Army to order 800 Km plus strike range BrahMos Supersonic cruise missiles expanding Range from 450 Km

Source

#Defense

The Government of India has issued an order to grant railway concession in the form of complimentary lifelong free travel in First Class/ 2 AC / AC Chair Car, along with one companion in trains of Indian Railways to the awardees of Sana/Nau Sena/Vayu Sena Medal gallantry awards/their spouse (widows/widower till their remarriage)or parents of unmarried posthumous awardees: Defence officials


#Railways #Policy #Defence

🇮🇱⚔️🇮🇷 IDF eliminated Commander of IRGC Navy and Head of IRGC Naval Intelligence today.

🛢️⚡Brent Crude #Oil once again breaches $108/barrel

US President Donald Trump claims Iran is sending 10 "boats" (ships) of #Oil as present which are being sent on Pakistan flagged vessels via Hormuz.

#InternationalNews