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Modi govt's iron fist and velvet glove combined to weed out Maoist insurgency in India

The government's strategy combined a hardline "iron fist" approach with a "velvet glove" policy offering incentives for surrender, including financial aid, education support, housing, and Panchayat rewards for collective surrenders.

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Nine dead in stampede at Nalanda temple; State Govt. announces ₹6 lakh ex-gratia for victims

Nine dead in stampede at Nalanda temple; State govt. announces Rs 6 lakh ex-gratia for victims

At least nine people, mostly women, were killed in a stampede at the Sheetla Mata Temple in Maghada village, Nalanda district, Bihar, on March 31, 2026. The stampede occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees, with locals citing inadequate security arrangements.

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Dunkin' set to exit India as Jubilant FoodWorks ends franchise deal after 15 years

Jubilant FoodWorks has decided not to renew its franchise agreement for Dunkin' in India after its current term ends on December 31, 2026. The company plans a phased restructuring of its Dunkin' operations, which may include store closures, asset transfers or reassignment of franchise rights, in consultation with the brand owners.

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PM Modi inaugurates semiconductor OSAT facility in Gujarat's Sanand

Built with an investment of around Rs 3,300 crore, the plant focuses on semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing, producing Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) for electric vehicles, industrial systems, and energy-efficient appliances.

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Kashmir's 5 glacial lakes pose high GLOF risk; Over 2,700 buildings, key infra under threat [what it means]

The Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Legislative Assembly that five glacial lakes in the Kashmir Himalaya—Bramsar, Chirsar, Nundkol, Gangabal, and Bhagsar—fall under the "very high susceptibility" category for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), as per a study by the University of Kashmir published in the Journal of Glaciology.

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iran slaps $2 million toll on ships in strait of hormuz amid war escalation

The collapse of managed conflict and rise of systemic warfare: 2026 Iran war

The 2026 Iran war has moved beyond a limited, controlled conflict into a complex, multi-domain regional war with global consequences. What was initially designed as a calibrated strike by the United States and Israel has evolved into a situation where escalation is no longer contained or predictable, but shaped by interactions across military, economic and geopolitical systems.

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New income tax act from April 1, higher STT on F&O and 20-year data centre tax holiday begin with FY27

Key reforms include replacing 'Financial Year' and 'Assessment Year' with a single 'Tax Year', revised ITR filing deadlines (July 31 for salaried, August 31 for non-audit cases), higher Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives, and tightened HRA rules with expanded metro cities.

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Trump warns Iran on Hormuz, power grid if deal is not reached

'Will blow up Kharg Island, oil wells if'...: Trump's ultimatum to Iran

Donald Trump has threatened to target key civilian infrastructure in Iran, including water, energy and oil facilities, if tensions escalate and the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Experts and rights groups warn such actions would violate international law, citing the Fourth Geneva Convention,.

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US strikes Iran's Isfahan with 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, Trump posts clip

President Trump just posted raw video of MASSIVE explosions lighting up the night sky over Isfahan, Iran — believed to be from U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hitting a major ammunition depot with bunker-buster bombs. Huge secondary blasts and fires reported.

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Attacks on healthcare in Lebanon surge as humanitarian access tightens in Gaza: UN

Inthe Gaza Strip and the West Bank, continued airstrikes, shootings and growing restrictions are making it increasingly difficult for humanitarian organisations to operate. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warned that these developments are worsening the humanitarian crisis.

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Trump reveals Iran's 'gift', says Tehran let 10 oil tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz

'No one but you can stop Gulf war': Egypt's Sisi appeals to Trump amid Iran conflict

Sisi urges US President Trump to stop escalating Iran war, warns of global energy shocks, praises Trump for ending Gaza war, as Trump threatens new strikes on Iranian facilities

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White House flags limited Hormuz passage, seeks Arab support for war costs

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated that oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could pick up, with around 20 tankers expected to transit the key waterway in the coming days.

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Trump says willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed: US media

Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending US military operations against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, opting to avoid a prolonged conflict. Instead, the US plans to weaken Iran's military capabilities and rely on diplomatic pressure or allies to reopen the key oil route.

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Bomb threat at TVK chief Vijay's house declared hoax; probe launched into caller's identity

TVK chief Vijay files nomination, declares Rs 615 crore assets ahead of TN polls

TVK chief Vijay filed his nomination from Chennai's Perambur seat, urging voters to back his party's whistle symbol. Declaring assets worth Rs 615 crore, he attacked the ruling DMK and Chief Minister MK Stalin, promising honest governance. Vijay called for a "whistle revolution".

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Iran rejects US proposed truce plan as 'very excessive, unrealistic'

President Donald Trump warned that if a deal is not reached and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, key Iranian energy and desalination facilities could be targeted. He described the potential strikes as retribution for past attacks on US personnel.

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Modi govt's iron fist and velvet glove combined to weed out Maoist insurgency in India

Nine dead in stampede at Nalanda temple; State govt. announces Rs 6 lakh ex-gratia for victims

Dunkin' set to exit India as Jubilant FoodWorks ends franchise deal after 15 years

PM Modi inaugurates semiconductor OSAT facility in Gujarat's Sanand

Kashmir's 5 glacial lakes pose high GLOF risk; Over 2,700 buildings, key infra under threat [what it means]

The collapse of managed conflict and rise of systemic warfare: 2026 Iran war

New income tax act from April 1, higher STT on F&O and 20-year data centre tax holiday begin with FY27

'Will blow up Kharg Island, oil wells if'...: Trump's ultimatum to Iran

US strikes Iran's Isfahan with 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs, Trump posts clip

Attacks on healthcare in Lebanon surge as humanitarian access tightens in Gaza: UN

'No one but you can stop Gulf war': Egypt's Sisi appeals to Trump amid Iran conflict

White House flags limited Hormuz passage, seeks Arab support for war costs

Trump says willing to end war with Iran even if Hormuz Strait remains closed: US media

TVK chief Vijay files nomination, declares Rs 615 crore assets ahead of TN polls

Iran rejects US proposed truce plan as 'very excessive, unrealistic'

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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