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pro-Kannada groups have called for a 12-hour statewide shutdown on March 22 to protest the alleged assault on a state-run bus conductor in Belagavi last month for not knowing Marathi. According to officials, police in various districts have deployed home guards along with the City Armed Reserve unit as a precautionary measure to ensure that the bandh is observed peacefully without causing inconvenience to the public. Senior officers will also be on the ground to oversee security arrangements and prevent any untoward incidents. Speaking to reporters, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged people to maintain peace and abide by the law. «We will protect the interests of the state. Everyone should maintain peace and follow the law. However, I feel there is no need for a bandh,» he said. According to Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner Jagadeesha G, no holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in the city on Saturday despite the bandh called by pro-Kannada outfits.

In its annual review published today (21 March), the OFSI said the UK and its allies have imposed «the most severe sanctions Russia has ever faced», depriving Moscow of over $400bn since 2022, «equivalent to four years of Russia's military spending». The agency added that 2,001 Russian individuals and entities fell under the UK sanctions regime as of March this year. How the Russia-Ukraine war has reshaped the defence and energy sectors in Europe The latest figures came as US President Donald Trump rushes to negotiate a peace settlement between Russia and Ukraine without consulting...

Hangor-class submarine to Pakistan, strengthening their long-standing military alliance. The submarine, launched in Wuhan, China, is part of a $5 billion deal for eight such vessels, aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s naval prowess in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Armed with cutting-edge weaponry and sensor technology, the Hangor-class submarines signify a shift in regional maritime security dynamics. This naval cooperation aligns with China’s expanding strategic influence, particularly around Pakistan’s Gwadar port in Balochistan, a linchpin of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Beijing’s support to Islamabad extends beyond submarines—Pakistan has also received advanced naval frigates, reconnaissance drones, and fighter jets from its closest ally.

Thyrocare founder, whose net worth is estimated to be over Rs 5,000 crore, shared the news of a Bengaluru-based engineer, who was earning over Rs 1.5 lakh per month, but was struggling to pay bills and sustain his daily. Sharing the news, the business tycoon wrote, “If not frugal, life will be highly fragile. Success is not how much you earn. It is how little you need.”

The men sprayed black paint on the signboard and pasted Maharana Pratap's posters over it, while raising slogans of «Jai Bhavani.» They also demanded the police to take action against the people who allegedly vandalized the statue of Maharana Pratap at the Kashmere Gate ISBT. «India will not tolerate the insult of Maharana Pratap. The police administration and the Delhi government are trying to suppress the incident that happened at ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Those who are guilty should be arrested, and immediate action should be taken against them,» Amit Rathore, one of the man said. Another man, Vijay said that they are continuously removing the signboards of invaders like Akbar, Babur and Humayun.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The much-anticipated telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, as well as chart out a path for a lasting peace formula, turned out to be sub-optimal and weighed down by variables antagonistic to a meaningful deal. The tentative deal reached after a marathon 150-minute call has placed energy infrastructure out of bounds, but allowed broader hostilities to continue.

Vladimir Putin scored a coup by discussing with Donald Trump in highly anticipated phone talks everything from improving bilateral ties to Iran and even hockey matches, but stopping well short of agreeing any peace path to end the war in Ukraine, analysts say. During the call on Tuesday, Putin refused a full ceasefire agreement proposed by Washington but focused instead on reviving Russian-American cooperation that has been frozen since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The very fact such talks took place was an achievement for the Kremlin, said Ekaterina Schulmann, a Russian political scientist based in Berlin. «The two superpowers are discussing the fate of the world and the future of humanity,» she told AFP, summing up Moscow's thinking. «It is a great achievement for Russia which reproduces a Soviet-era narrative without being the Soviet Union.»

Ukraine has signalled support for a U.S.-proposed pause in attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. The agreement, backed by Washington and Moscow, follows a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, however, made it clear that Kyiv needed more details before making a final decision. «After we get the details from the U.S. president, from the U.S. side, we will give our answer,» Zelensky said in an online briefing. He added that Ukraine would honour the agreement as long as Moscow also adhered to it. «Our side will maintain it,» he stated, but stressed that the U.S. should act as «guarantors of control over the implementation.»

«This war would have never started if I were President!» Trump wrote on Truth Social after the call. «Many elements of a Contract for Peace were discussed, including the fact that thousands of soldiers are being killed, and both President Putin and President Zelenskyy would like to see it end. That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!» The conversation, which lasted for over 90 minutes, was seen as a crucial step toward peace, but Washington is pushing for more. The US wants a comprehensive 30-day ceasefire covering all military operations, a proposal that Russia has yet to fully endorse.

Suvendu Adhikari said on Tuesday that the Hindus will rule in India and the Mamata Banerjee government will soon be dislodged in 2026 polls, as he challenged the Trinamool government on Ram Navami. The LoP also stressed that there is an attempt to appease minority vote bank and consolidation by Trinamool Congress ahead of 2026 assembly polls and attempts to prevent Ramnavami by police in various parts of the state are done by Trinamool Congress. “In Hindustan, Hindus will reign and in Bengal, those who will work for welfare of the Hindus will stay in power. Delhi has been won by BJP and now it is the turn of Bengal. Mamata Banerjee was defeated by me. She will again be defeated in Bhawanipore in 2026 by a BJP candidate,” Adhikari asserted. «Otherwise the situation in the state will soon become similar to Bangladesh if the Mamata Banerjee government remains in power.» “Every time before the election, Mamata Banerjee goes to Furufura Sharif in order to consolidate the vote bank of a particular community. In 2016 she Within ten months, there will be an assembly election which is knocking at the door. Within ten months, assembly elections will take place,” Adhikari said. He urged the Hindu Sanatanis and SC-ST to come together and vote for the BJP. “Bengal should be saved. Hindutva is being attacked and all should come together,” he said. He claimed there will be huge celebrations during Ram Navami this year.

Locals speculated that rumors of the Quran being burned during the protests triggered the violence, which eventually turned into a full-scale riot. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a video statement, urged the public not to believe the rumors and to restore peace, emphasizing Nagpur's longstanding reputation for calm. While the police contained one group, the other continued to attack officers and vandalize vehicles, forcing authorities to fire tear gas shells.

Violent clashes erupt out in Maharashtra’s Nagpur amid Aurangzeb’s tomb rowIn an effort to quell the unrest, police deployed tear gas shells and conducted a baton charge in the Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. The violence reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials stated.ALSO READ: ‘Kab tutegi Aurangzeb ki qabr?’ Bajrang Dal warns fate like Babri in MaharashtraOfficials said the Chitnish Park to Shukrawari Talao road belt was most affected by violence as per the preliminary information, where some four-wheelers were set afire by rioters.

Nagpur on Monday evening following rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community had been burnt during an agitation by a right-wing group demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. Amid the tense situation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called for peace and urged people not to believe in rumours.

Amit Shah and apprised him about the ongoing operations against the Naxals, saying the state government has taken decisive steps to eliminate it completely. The meeting here focused on the complete eradication of Naxalism, accelerating development of the Bastar region and promoting tourism and economic activities in the region, an official release said. The chief minister apprised the home minister that Naxalism is now in its last phase and the government is taking decisive steps to eliminate it completely, it said. Sai said that joint efforts by the state and central governments have significantly weakened Naxals. Now, the focus is on finalising strategies that will lead Bastar toward lasting peace and the government's new Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy-2025 has begun to show results, he said.

Churachandpur administration on Monday imposed prohibitory orders across the district following clashes between the Hmar and Zomi communities, a day after a Hmar tribal leader was assaulted amidst demands from the community to identify the perpetrators, police said. According to the additional district magistrate, the prohibitory orders have been imposed under Section 163 of the BNSS 2023. «Whereas reports have been received from the Superintendent of Police, Churachandpur, indicating a serious apprehension of a breach of law and order in the district, which is likely to disturb peace and tranquillity among different communities and may lead to damage to life and public property,» the order stated. To prevent further escalation, unauthorised processions or unlawful assemblies of five or more people have been banned, along with the carrying of weapons, including sticks, rods and stones, it added. Throughout the day, protesters attempted to enforce a shutdown, urging shops to close immediately.

Anand Mahindra highlighted the growing frustration over India's popular beach destinations becoming overcrowded with tourists. However, the Mahindra group chairman, emphasized that India offers plenty of unexplored coastal gems, making it easy to discover new and serene beach spots. Instead of sticking to the usual tourist hotspots, Anand Mahindra encouraged travelers to expand their horizons and explore lesser-known destinations. With India’s vast coastline, there’s no shortage of beautiful beaches waiting to be added to travel bucket lists, he said. His perspective, drawing from stock market analogy, not only promotes tourism diversification but also offers a refreshing alternative for those seeking peaceful and pristine seaside escapes away from the crowds. «But the beauty of India is that there is no lack of opportunity to ‘diversify the portfolio’ of beach destinations on your bucket list,» Anand Mahindra said in a post on X.

Global leaders are arriving in New Delhi to participate in the Raisina Dialogue 2025, a key conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics. The foreign Ministers of the Slovak Republic, Juraj Blanar; the Philippines, Enrique A. Manalo; and Antigua and Barbuda, EP Chet Greene, have already arrived in the capital. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X, «Welcoming FM Mr. Juraj Blanar of Slovak Republic, FM Enrique A. Manalo of Philippines & FM E.P. Chet Greene of Antigua & Barbuda, as they arrive in New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2025.» The Raisina Dialogue, India's premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, will be held in New Delhi from March 17 to 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 10th edition of the event today, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as the chief guest and delivering the keynote address. Representatives from about 125 countries, including ministers, former Heads of State and heads of government, military commanders, captains of industry, technology leaders, academics, journalists, scholars on strategic affairs, experts from leading think tanks, and youth will participate in the Raisina Dialogue.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday began a five-day visit to India with a focus on deepening the bilateral trade and economic ties. On Monday, Luxon will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will attend the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue as the chief guest. Days ahead of the trip, the New Zealand prime minister said he will push for a comprehensive economic partnership with India and explore ways to strengthen bilateral security ties. Luxon is visiting India from March 16 to 20 in his first trip to the country as the prime minister. He is accompanied by one of the largest delegations a New Zealand prime minister has ever travelled with. The visiting leader was received at the Delhi airport by Union Minister SP Singh Baghel. «What I'm looking for is just a much more comprehensive economic partnership and how we'd move that forward, Luxon said last week, adding, „I am determined that we are going to change the trading relationships with India big time.“

Raisina Dialogue on Monday, marking India's premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics. The Raisina Dialogue is organized by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). According to the MEA, the conference will host representatives from around 125 countries, encompassing foreign ministers, former heads of state, military leaders, industry executives, technology innovators, academics, journalists, and experts in strategic affairs. Notably, foreign ministers from 20 nations are confirmed to attend. The Ukrainian foreign minister's visit coincides with intensified US efforts to broker a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia amidst ongoing hostilities. Here's all you need to know

Amit Shah on Sunday urged the Bodo community to prepare for the upcoming 2036 Olympics, which is proposed to be held in Ahmedabad. Speaking at an event in Kokrajhar, Shah urged the youth of the Bodo region to start their preparations early to represent India on the international stage. Amit Shah also highlighted the progress made under the Bodo Accord, stating that 82 per cent of its clauses have already been implemented, with a commitment to achieving 100 per cent implementation within the next two years. These remarks comes as part of the Central Government's efforts to promote peace and development in the Bodoland region. He pointed out that the Centre has allocated a substantial Rs 1,500 crore for the development of Bodoland, which is home to approximately 35 lakh people.