India

PM Modi congratulates Jose Antonio Kast on assuming office as Chile’s President

13 Mar 2026 | 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Jose Antonio Kast on assuming office as the President of Chile, expressing confidence that bilateral ties between India and the South American nation would deepen during his tenure.

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PM Modi, Iran President hold telephone conversation, discuss need for peace and diplomacy in the region

13 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian early Friday and discussed the serious situation in the region.

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Defence Vision 2047 calls for pace, Cyber commands and tech-driven warfare

13 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM

Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, March 13 (UNI) ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’, the vision document released by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, envisages the transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries, responding across the full spectrum of conflict & protecting expanding strategic interests, amid the rapidly changing global and regional dynamics.

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'Great Honour' to kill Iranians : says Trump

13 Mar 2026 | 10:34 AM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) A smug US President Donald Trump said on Friday it is a ‘’great honour’’ for him as the 47th President of the United States to kill Iranians who have been ‘’killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years.’’ ‘’They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so!’’ Trump said on his social media platform.

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PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, calls for peace and diplomacy for peace in the region

13 Mar 2026 | 9:59 AM

New Delhi, Mar 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian and discussed the serious situation in the region. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment to peace and stability and urged for dialogue and diplomacy. He expressed deep concern over the escalation of tensions and the loss of civilian lives as well as damage to civilian infrastructure.

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Two-day NCC ADGs, DDGs conference begins in Delhi; Defence Secy addresses

13 Mar 2026 | 12:36 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) The two-day conference of the Additional Directors General (ADGs) and Deputy Directors General (DDGs) of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) commenced at the Manekshaw Centre, in the national capital on Thursday. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh addressed the conference on the opening day.

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AYUSH products get dedicated storefront on Zepto quick-commerce platform

13 Mar 2026 | 12:35 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) The Ministry of AYUSH on Thursday launched a dedicated storefront for traditional wellness products on the quick-commerce platform Zepto, in a move aimed at expanding the digital reach of the sector and making such products easier for consumers to access.

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ED attaches 31 properties worth Rs 581.65 Cr in Reliance Group Case

13 Mar 2026 | 12:16 AM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached 31 immovable properties worth Rs 581.65 crore in connection with cases related to Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) and Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL).

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‎PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian amid escalating regional tensions

13 Mar 2026 | 12:15 AM

‎New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the worsening security situation in the region, expressing deep concern over rising tensions, civilian casualties, and infrastructure damage. ‎
In a post on X, Modi said he had spoken with the Iranian leader about the “serious situation in the region,” emphasising the need to prioritise civilian safety and regional stability as tensions continue to escalate.

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Delhi Police constable gets 5 yrs RI in bribery case

12 Mar 2026 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) A Delhi court has awarded five years rigorous imprisonment to Kapil, a Delhi Police constable for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 12,000 from a travel agency owner.

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‎India emerging as global ‘Centre of Gravity’, says PM Modi at NXT summit

12 Mar 2026 | 9:49 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the world increasingly sees India as central to the future of global growth and stability, asserting that nations and experts across the globe are looking at the country with “great hope” despite ongoing international crises.

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Govt seeks to allay fears of LPG/gas shortage, has taken several measures, urges people not to panic

12 Mar 2026 | 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) The government on Thursday sought to allay fears of gas or LPG shortage in the country, saying Indian refineries are operating at high-capacity utilisation, domestic LPG production has increased by 28 per cent, and 50 lakh cylinders are being delivered every day.

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Shifting alliances, global security dominate discussions at Synergia Conclave

12 Mar 2026 | 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) The second day of the 10th Synergia Conclave in the national capital on Thursday focused on the evolving global order, with senior diplomats, military officials and strategic experts deliberating on emerging geopolitical challenges and the changing dynamics of international security.

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Delhi to host grand event on 'World Banjara Day' on April 8

12 Mar 2026 | 8:44 PM

New Delhi, March 12(UNI) Delhi government will organise a grand programme on April 8 to mark 'World Banjara Day', showcasing the rich cultural heritage and historical contributions of the Banjara community.

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Even as Crude prices witness volatility, Trump says stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons is more important for him

12 Mar 2026 | 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 12 (UNI) Even as Crude prices experience extreme volatility globally, US President Donald Trump on Thursday played down the growing energy crisis, saying his ‘’far greater interest’’ is stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons.

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