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UAE orders arrests of 35, including 19 Indians for posting 'misleading content'
THE UAE on Sunday ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for publishing video clips on social media platforms that contained misleading and fabricated content amid regional tensions due to the Israel-US-Iran war.
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March 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
'Political misdeed': PM writes to Birla, slams Oppn
IN a sharp attack at the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the resolution brought against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was driven by motives of self-interest and that certain individuals steeped in \"dynastic mindset\" want to confine democratic institutions within their own narrow spheres.
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March 16, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Shipbuilding: 288 contracts worth ₹19,748 cr covering 456 vessels gets Centre nod
THE government on Saturday said that under the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Policy (SBFAP), a total of 288 contracts worth Rs 19,748 crore, covering 456 vessels, have received in-principle approval to date.
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
LPG 'crunch' eats into eateries' business, coal price spikes; anti-hoarding raids in UP, K'atka
Fuel, LPG supplies stable; India in touch with global partners amid West Asia crisis
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India among most cost-competitive fit-out markets in Asia-Pacific, says report
INDIA’s major office markets remain among the most cost-competitive in the Asia-Pacific region, with mid-spec office interior costs averaging $449 per square metre in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, a report said on Saturday.
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Disrespect to Prez in Bengal was insult to tribal community: Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi, during his speech in Kolkata, said that the insult to President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to West Bengal was in reality an insult to the entire tribal community of the country, considering that the President herself hails from a tribal background.
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India remains resilient with strong fundamentals despite Middle East tensions: Piyush Goyal
UNION Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India's economy remains resilient despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, though the situation may have a short-term impact on the economic activity.
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Iran & India have historical relations, allowed 'some' vessels to pass through Strait of Hormuz, says Iranian Ambassador
CITING the \"historical relations\" between both countries, Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Saturday said that Tehran has allowed some Indian vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz though he declined to share further operational details.
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March 15, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India, US engaged in 'talks on trade pact'
INDIA and the US remain engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement, the commerce ministry said on Friday.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Innovation strengthens electoral process: CEC Kumar
CHIEF Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday highlighted the importance of innovation in strengthening the democratic and electoral process, an official said.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
D-Street investors has become poorer by ₹33.68 lakh cr since beginning of West Asia conflict
INVESTORS' wealth eroded by Rs 33.68 lakh crore since the beginning of the West Asia conflict, which has now entered its 14th day.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Gas 'crunch' hits people across India; Union advises against 'panic booking'
PANIC reigned in the streets on Friday as a scramble for domestic gas made people queue up across states, eateries shut shop, and reports of hoarding made rounds, even as the Centre insisted there was no shortage of LPG in the country.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM-Kisan has become big social security support for small farmers, asserts PM
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme has emerged as a significant source of social security for marginal farmers across the country, while accusing the Congress party of spreading misinformation about the initiative when it was first launched.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
2 Indians killed, 10 hurt in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub near Sohar city
TWO Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in a drone strike in Oman's Sohar city on Friday that marked the first Indian fatalities on land since the Iran-US conflict erupted on February 28.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Oppn parties ask Centre to take steps to address 'shortage' of LPG cylinders
OPPOSITION parties on Friday urged the Centre to take immediate steps to address the alleged shortage of LPG cylinders in several parts of the country, even as the ruling alliance leaders backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and accused the opposition of misleading the public over the issue.
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March 14, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Birla breaks silence after no-trust motion rejected in LS; emphasises rules of House
Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, on Thursday spoke for the first time in the House after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected, expressing gratitude to members of the House for participating in the debate and sharing their views.
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March 13, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Iran allows India-flagged tankers through Hormuz after talks between EAM Jaishankar and Araghchi
IRAN has allowed India-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following talks between External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, with the aim of keeping the critical sea route open for the transportation of crude oil and natural gas.
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March 13, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM panicked for different reasons: Rahul
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortage, saying the PM is asking the people not to panic but is himself panicked for \"completely different reasons\".
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March 13, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Not allowed to speak; House doesn't represent one party but whole nation
LEADER of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said he was stopped from speaking in the Lok Sabha on multiple occasions and asserted that the House does not represent one party but the whole country.
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
No trust motion against Om Birla defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha
THE resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was on Wednesday defeated in Lok Sabha by a voice vote.
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Speaker serves as neutral custodian, House can't run by rules of a party: Shah
UNION HOME MINISTER Amit Shah said on Wednesday that the Lok Sabha speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition, and asserted that the House will be run by its own rules and not by the rules of a party, as he slammed the no-confidence resolution brought against Om Birla.
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
No need for panic, normal delivery cycle of 2.5 days maintained: Oil Ministry on LPG bookings
AMID the ongoing West Asia conflict, a senior Oil Ministry official on Wednesday said that there is no need for panic booking of LPG cylinders, and that the normal delivery cycle of two-and-a-half days is being maintained.
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India's GDP, inflation at risk amid West Asia tensions, oil price surge: Experts
THE ongoing conflict in West Asia, combined with supply-chain disruptions and rising crude oil prices, could shave 15-40 basis points (bps) off India's economic growth in the next financial year, economists said, while also warning that inflation could accelerate if tensions persist for several weeks.
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
PM Modi flags off ₹5,650-cr projects in TN
Says these projects will generate thousands of employments for the youth this southern state
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March 12, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Time for UCC: SC on plea seeking 'striking down' of Shariat law provisions
THE Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the time has come for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as it termed a plea seeking striking down of provisions of the Shariat law of 1937 for being discriminatory to Muslim women as a \"very good case\" which advisably only the legislature should look into.
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March 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Oppn flags gas shortage and price rise amid West Asia tensions; Govt allies dismiss panic
OPPOSITION leaders on Tuesday raised concerns over a possible shortage of LPG cylinders and rising petrol and LPG prices amid tensions in West Asia, stating that disruptions in fuel and gas supply are already affecting parts of the country.
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March 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Majhi: New Amrit Bharat train passing through Odisha to boost connectivity
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said the newly approved Amrit Bharat train between Podanur in Tamil Nadu and Jharkhand's Dhanbad will boost connectivity in Odisha.
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March 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Govt rejigs gas allocation; LPG, CNG and piped cooking gas get top priority
LPG production, CNG, and piped cooking gas will take precedence over all other sectors using natural gas as the government rejigged allocation to ensure uninterrupted supply for households and transport sectors.
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March 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
India actively promoting Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming & Comics sector, says Modi
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that India is actively promoting the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector as part of the country’s transition towards an innovation-driven economy.
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March 11, 2026
The Political and Business Daily
Cabinet gives nod for amendments to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, potentially clearing the way to introduce the IBC Amendment Bill in the ongoing parliamentary session, according to sources.
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