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Why are gold, silver rates today under pressure despite the escalating US-Iran war? Explained with 5 reasons

New Delhi, March 9 -- Gold and silver prices declined in both international and domestic markets on Monday, even as crude oil prices surged amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East due... Read More


What About the Other NCERT Textbooks, My Lords?

India, March 9 -- When the Supreme Court of India stepped in suo motu over a Class VIII Social Science textbook that cast aspersions on the judiciary, the action was immediate and emphatic. It ordered... Read More


Ordinary Citizens' Heartening Response to Hatred

India, March 9 -- During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul Gandhi gave the slogan, "Open shops of love in the market of hatred." The phrase resonated deeply with those committed to India's constitutional v... Read More


The Compromised PM

India, March 9 -- The first phase of the budget session of the Indian Parliament, which began on January 28 and ended on February 13, 2026, was one of the stormiest sessions. It made a sort of history... Read More


National interest paramount: Jaishankar amid energy security concerns due to US-Iran war

India, March 9 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the government remains committed to safeguarding India's energy security while ensuring that national interests remain the top p... Read More


Fulfilling people's aspirations fundamental objective of Union budget: Modi

India, March 9 -- Fulfilling the people's aspirations is not merely a topic of discussion but a fundamental objective of the Union budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday at a webinar on p... Read More


'Dialogue and diplomacy' needed to de-escalate tensions in West Asia: Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

India, March 9 -- External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday addressed the escalation tensions in the West Asian region in Rajya Sabha, while urging all parties to "exercise restraint." "Our go... Read More


PBBM to formally ask Congress for emergency power for excise tax cut

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the crisis in the Middle East, Malacanang ... Read More


Bandi Sanjay raises concern over alleged bribery in HCA selection

Hyderabad, March 9 -- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has expressed concern over alleged irregularities in selections by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). Speaking ... Read More


CEC Gyanesh Kumar faces black flags during Kalighat Temple visit in Kolkata amid TMC's SIR protests

Kolkata/IBNS, March 9 -- Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Monday morning visited the Kalighat Temple, navigating protests by ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers who sho... Read More