India Economic Stabilisation Fund 2026: ₹1 Lakh Cr Shield Against Iran War, Global Shocks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund on March 13, 2026, to provide fiscal flexibility amid global headwinds like the Iran war’s energy disruptions and supply chain shocks. Fund Details and Purpose Part of the second supplementary demands totaling ₹2.81 lakh crore gross spending (net
Odisha Congress MLAs Shifted to Bengaluru Resort Ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls 2026
Congress has relocated around eight Odisha MLAs to a Bengaluru resort on March 12, 2026, as a safeguard against poaching and cross-voting ahead of the March 16 Rajya Sabha elections. Resort Politics Returns The legislators, including chief whip CS Raazen Ekka, Ashok Kumar Das, and Prafulla Chandra Pradhan, flew in
Lok Sabha Chaos: Opposition Uproar Leads to Multiple Adjournments
Lok Sabha proceedings on March 13, 2026, descended into pandemonium as opposition MPs stormed the well, raising slogans over key issues like the Gulf war, Speaker bias, and Deputy Speaker vacancy, forcing adjournments without business. Protests Disrupt Question Hour Congress, TMC, DMK, and others protested during Question Hour, demanding urgent
Pant Preaches Unity: New LSG Captain Stresses Team Bonding Ahead of IPL 2026
Building Team Bonds at Camp Lucknow Super Giants’ new skipper Rishabh Pant has stressed the importance of team unity as the squad kicked off its IPL 2026 preseason. In a video welcome for players – both returnees and newcomers – Pant told everyone: “Let’s look to build the relationships. If
India Congratulates Chile’s New President José Antonio Kast on Historic Inauguration
India has extended warm congratulations to José Antonio Kast upon assuming office as Chile’s President on March 11, 2026, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties between the two nations. Kast Sworn In Amid Right-Wing Shift The far-right leader, who secured a landslide victory in December 2025 with over 58%
Bangladesh Hindus Protest Persecution: Human Chain in Dhaka Demands Action
Hundreds formed a human chain outside Dhaka’s National Press Club on March 13, 2026, protesting ongoing atrocities against the Hindu minority, including murders, rapes, and temple attacks under the new BNP-led government. Rally Against BNP Inaction Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mahajot General Secretary Mrityunjoy Kumar Roy slammed the Bangladesh Nationalist Party
India Smartphone Incentives 2026: Boost for Apple, Samsung Exports
India is set to launch a new incentive scheme for mobile manufacturing starting April 2026, replacing the expiring Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program to drive exports and local component use by giants like Apple and Samsung. New Export-Focused Subsidies The government plans tiered rewards linking subsidies to export volumes and
Iran Missile Debris Hits Dubai Building: Minor Damage, No Injuries Amid Gulf Attacks
Dubai authorities confirmed minor damage to a central building facade from missile interception debris on March 13, 2026, with no casualties reported as Iranian strikes continue to ripple across the Gulf region. Dubai Media Office Statement The Dubai Media Office tweeted that emergency teams responded swiftly to the incident, verifying
Iran War Escalates: Trump Claims Progress Amid Gulf-Wide Attacks
US President Donald Trump stated the war against Iran is “going well” on March 13, 2026, even as Iranian forces unleashed fresh missile and drone barrages across Gulf states, targeting US bases, oil facilities, and civilian sites. Iranian Strikes Hit All GCC Nations Iran has attacked every Gulf Cooperation Council
Global Tensions Ease Slightly as Oil Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz
Amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, a major Saudi oil tanker has successfully navigated the volatile Strait of Hormuz, delivering critical crude to Indian refineries and offering brief relief to strained energy markets. Tanker Reaches Mumbai Safely The Liberia-flagged vessel, loaded with one million barrels of Saudi crude, docked in Mumbai
