India has received three new warships as part of its ongoing naval modernisation push, significantly enhancing maritime combat capabilities. Among them is the stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, built under Project 17A.

The warships are designed to strengthen the Indian Navy with advanced stealth features, improved surveillance systems and enhanced combat readiness.

The induction marks a key step in India’s efforts to bolster its presence and operational strength in the Indian Ocean region.

India Receives 3 Warships, INS Dunagiri Stealth Frigate Boosts Naval Power | WION

Torrential rains have battered parts of South Kashmir, including Anantnag, causing waterlogging and disruptions in daily life. Authorities have warned residents to remain cautious as heavy rainfall continues across the region. Weather officials predict intense showers are likely to persist for the next 48 hours.


Jammu-Kashmir: Torrential Rains Hit South Kashmir And Anantnag, Intense Showers Expected For 48 Hrs

Pakistan's terror face has been exposed yet again by a latest report by U.S. Congressional research service. The report not only identified Pakistan as a base for numerous terrorist groups but also nailed their role in carrying out attacks on Indian soil. 


US Congress Report Nails Pakistan's Role in Formenting Terrorism on India

The Telangana government on Sunday passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly. The Bill proposes to bring about salary deductions for private and public sector employees deemed to be neglecting and failing to support their parents.

The law will also be applicable to MLAs and MPs, as well as nominated members and elected representatives of local bodies.

Telangana: State Govt Mandates Employees Care For Their Elderly Parents

The Government of India has allowed the sale of kerosene through select petrol pumps as part of emergency measures to ease pressure on LPG supplies.

Under the new rules, public sector oil marketing companies can store and distribute kerosene via designated fuel stations across multiple states for household use such as cooking and lighting.

The move includes temporary relaxation of petroleum safety and licensing norms and will remain in effect for 60 days. It comes amid global energy disruptions impacting LPG availability, with the government aiming to ensure continued access to essential fuel.

India: Centre Allows Kerosene Sale At Petrol Pumps To Ease LPG Supply Pressure

Amid global energy uncertainty in view of the West Asia crisis, the Union government has rolled out a 60-day emergency measure to reintroduce PDS kerosene, including in 21 “kerosene-free” States and Union Territories. Select petrol pumps in every district will be permitted to store and distribute limited quantities of superior kerosene oil (SKO) under the relaxed norms.


Energy Crisis: Indian Government Allows Kerosene Sale at Petrol Pumps

Indian equity markets saw a severe crash on March 30, 2026, with the Sensex plummeting over 1,000 points and the Nifty dropping below 22,500 due to intensifying conflict in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, and sustained foreign investor selling. Asian markets also experienced a broader sell-off, driven by fears of economic disruption. 


Iran War: India's Sensex Drops Over 1000 Points; Sell-Off Across Asian Markets

India: Centre Allows Kerosene Sale At Petrol Pumps To Ease LPG Supply Pressure | WION

The surge in global crude prices is widely expected to raise inflation,
Widen india's fiscal deficit and hit growth.
Emkay research had predicted that if brent rises to 100 dollars a barrel,
The country's growth rate would fall to 6 percent,
From the above 7 percent pre-war baseline bets.

Anatomy of Fuel Prices in India | Surging Crude Hits Indian Refiners Hard

A major India-Russia co-production is bringing cultural collaboration to the big screen, with the film shot across Mumbai, Udaipur and Jodhpur. The musical comedy, Persimmon of My Love, marks the first large-scale cinematic collaboration between the two countries in decades.

Filmed entirely in India using Bollywood-style production, the project blends Russian storytelling with Indian cinematic elements. Locations in Mumbai studios and Rajasthan’s Udaipur and Jodhpur were used to create a visually rich setting, highlighting India’s cultural and architectural heritage.

The film is seen as a step forward in cultural and creative ties between India and Russia, reviving a long-standing cinematic connection.

India-Russia Film Showcases Cultural Ties, Shot Across Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur | WION

Narendra Modi’s government has shipped 38,000 metric tons of petroleum products - including petrol and diesel - to Sri Lanka to help ease a severe energy shortage. The delivery comes amid global fuel supply disruptions tied to rising tensions in West Asia and widening energy price pressures.

India Sends Emergency Fuel to Sri Lanka, Colombo Thanks New Delhi Amid Energy Crisis

The Government of India has confirmed that there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in the country. Officials state that petrol pumps across India have sufficient supply, ensuring that citizens can access fuel without disruption.

Fuel Crisis: India Govt Assures No Petrol & Diesel Shortage | Fuel Supply Stable Nationwide

The Government of India has issued an update on energy supplies, stating that petrol pumps across the country have sufficient fuel availability. The government sought to reassure the public amid concerns over supply disruptions.


US-Iran War: India Govt Says Petrol Pumps Have Sufficient Fuel Supplies Nationwide | WION

Naval officers from across the Indian Ocean gathered in the southern Indian city of Kochi last week for a major table-top exercise aimed at tackling growing maritime threats. The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) Table-Top Exercise 2026 on 27 March at the Maritime Warfare Centre in Southern Naval Command. Delegates sat around simulation screens rather than heading out to sea, working through imaginary crises in a safe but realistic setting.


Indian Navy Hosts I.O.N.S Maritime Table-Top Exercise 2026

The Indian Government has assured that the country has sufficient energy reserves, including crude oil, petrol, diesel, and LPG, to manage potential disruptions arising from geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have stated that the country’s energy supply is fully secure, dismissing rumors of shortages as misinformation.


Energy Crisis: Indian Government Says Country Has Enough Energy Reserves

Narendra Modi delivered his annual monthly address, highlighting key national priorities, public initiatives, and citizen participation in India’s development journey. The Prime Minister reflected on major achievements across sectors, encouraged grassroots innovation, and emphasised collective efforts toward nation-building.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Annual Monthly Address 

Spring has painted Srinagar in vibrant colours as the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden attracts nearly 1 lakh visitors in just two weeks. The annual bloom has transformed Asia’s largest tulip garden into a major tourist hotspot, drawing travellers from across India and abroad. Nestled against the scenic Zabarwan Range and overlooking Dal Lake, the festival highlights Kashmir’s growing tourism revival and seasonal charm. Here’s how the tulip spectacle is boosting local travel, culture, and the regional economy this spring.


Tulip Magic in Srinagar: 1 Lakh Visitors in 2 Weeks

On March 28, 2026, India dispatched a 38,000 metric tonne (MT) emergency fuel shipment—comprising 20,000 MT of diesel and 18,000 MT of petrol—to Sri Lanka via Lanka IOC. This aid, aimed at easing severe energy shortages, follows high-level talks between Indian PM Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after regional volatility disrupted Sri Lanka's supplies. 


India Steps In With Emergency Fuel Shipment to Neighboring Countries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Saudi Arabian counterpart and Crown Price HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday and discussed the war in West Asia which has been going on for over a month.

Modi said that during the call, he reiterated that India condemns attacks on energy infrastructure of the West Asia region.

“Spoke with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia. I reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure,” Modi wrote in a post on X.

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Discuss Iran War Developments

A day after a report claimed that Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the call between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday (March 28) made it clear that the call was only between the two leaders.
Refuting the New York Times report, the MEA made it clear that no other person other than President Trump and PM Modi was part of the call, which took place on March 24. However, the MEA did not make any mention of Musk.


MEA Refutes NYT Report That Musk Sat in Trump-Modi Call

India’s Luxury Market is Growing Rapidly, Driven by a Rising Base of Young, Wealthy Consumers. But There’s a Problem, There Simply Aren’t Enough High-end Stores to Meet This Demand.


India’s Wealth Surge Outpaces Infrastructure

India’s indigenous Ghatak stealth combat drone programme is drawing fresh attention as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) accelerates development of next-generation unmanned strike capabilities. Designed as a stealth flying-wing Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), the Ghatak drone is expected to carry precision-guided weapons and penetrate heavily defended airspace without risking pilots’ lives.


India: DRDO Advances Indigenous Ghatak Combat Drone Programme in India

India: Indigenous Ghatak Drones in Spotlight; Drones Being Developed by DRDO

India's defence ‌acquisition council approved proposals ​worth ​2.38 trillion rupees ($25 ⁠billion) ​on Friday ​to buy medium transport aircraft, ​Russian ​S-400 surface-to-air missile ‌systems, ⁠and remotely piloted strike ​aircraft, ​the ⁠government said in ​a ​statement.


Indian Air Force Wants to Acquire More S-400 Air Defence Systems 

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