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File photo BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed security forces for decisively curbing Naxal activities, declaring that the extremists’ long-cherished ambition of establishing a “red corridor” stretching from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Pashupati in Nepal will be removed by March 31.He was speaking at the 57th raising day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mundali in Cuttack district of Odisha, where he launched five housing projects worth Rs 890 crore for the paramilitary force which he hailed a “key catalyst” in India’s industrial growth.”Naxal-free India is the resolve of the Narendra Modi govt. I want to reassure citizens that by March 31, left-wing extremism (LWE) will be completely wiped out. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsBy defeating those who dream of a red corridor from Tirupati to Pashupati, our security forces will establish their dominance,” Shah said. Highlighting the CISF’s role in anti-Maoist efforts, Shah said: “Be it Odisha, Chhattisgarh or Telangana, CISF has made a significant contribution in our fight against LWE.”Although CISF is not directly engaged in combat operations, officials say they play a crucial supporting role – serving as road-opening parties, securing routes for troop movement, protecting installations in Naxal-affected areas, and assisting state govts in outreach and welfare initiatives to build trust. From the Mundali training centre, Shah laid the foundation stone virtually for three CISF residential complexes in Assam, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.About the AuthorDebabrata MohapatraDebabrata Mohapatra is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Bhubaneswar. He had been writing for TOI from Puri since 2006 before joining the Bhubaneswar bureau in August 2010. He covers crime, law & order and Congress.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesWhy heart attacks strike early morning, and what cardiologists say you can do to reduce the riskLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

File photo BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed security forces for decisively curbing Naxal activities, declaring that the extremists’ long-cherished ambition of establishing a “red corridor” stretching from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Pashupati in Nepal will be removed by March 31.He was speaking at the 57th raising day celebrations of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mundali in Cuttack district of Odisha, where he launched five housing projects worth Rs 890 crore for the paramilitary force which he hailed a “key catalyst” in India’s industrial growth.”Naxal-free India is the resolve of the Narendra Modi govt. I want to reassure citizens that by March 31, left-wing extremism (LWE) will be completely wiped out. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsBy defeating those who dream of a red corridor from Tirupati to Pashupati, our security forces will establish their dominance,” Shah said. Highlighting the CISF’s role in anti-Maoist efforts, Shah said: “Be it Odisha, Chhattisgarh or Telangana, CISF has made a significant contribution in our fight against LWE.”Although CISF is not directly engaged in combat operations, officials say they play a crucial supporting role – serving as road-opening parties, securing routes for troop movement, protecting installations in Naxal-affected areas, and assisting state govts in outreach and welfare initiatives to build trust. From the Mundali training centre, Shah laid the foundation stone virtually for three CISF residential complexes in Assam, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.About the AuthorDebabrata MohapatraDebabrata Mohapatra is an Assistant Editor at The Times of India, Bhubaneswar. He had been writing for TOI from Puri since 2006 before joining the Bhubaneswar bureau in August 2010. He covers crime, law & order and Congress.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesWhy heart attacks strike early morning, and what cardiologists say you can do to reduce the riskLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

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BHUBANESWAR/CUTTACK: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed security forces for decisively curbing Naxal activities, declaring that the extremists’ long-cherished ambition of establishing a “red corridor” stretching from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Pashupati in Nepal will be removed by March 31.He was speaking at the 57th raising day celebrations of the Central Industrial…

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Oprah Winfrey turned heads at Paris Fashion Week with her stunning new look, featuring a noticeably slimmer silhouette that has set social media abuzz. Her remarkable transformation, linked to GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, has reignited debates surrounding celebrity weight loss journeys and the impact of cosmetic enhancements, captivating fans and critics alike across the…

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India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has urged the team management to persist with young opener Abhishek Sharma for the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad. At the same time, Ashwin did not shy away from criticising the left-hander’s…

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Here’s when daylight saving time starts in 2026 As spring approaches across North America, millions of people are preparing for a familiar ritual: setting their clocks forward by one hour. Daylight Saving Time (DST) 2026 is about to begin, bringing longer evenings, darker mornings and renewed debate over whether the decades-old practice still makes sense…

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CM Nitish Kumar during the JDU party meeting in Patna on Friday PATNA: Nishant Kumar is set to join Janata Dal United in a grand political debut on March 8, the party announced on Friday even as his father Nitish Kumar made it clear that his decision to move to Rajya Sabha and step down as Bihar chief minister was his own and irreversible.At a key JDU meet at Nitish’s official residence, a resolution was moved by national working president Sanjay Jha for felicitating the entry of Nishant, who was earlier reluctant to the idea of joining politics but relented after discussions with his father, party supporters and other family members. “Resolution was unanimously endorsed by all MLCs and MLAs, and Sanjay Jha later announced the historic decision,” JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsThere is intense speculation that the low-profile Nishant – an alumnus of Jharkhand engineering institute BIT Mesra – could be appointed deputy CM in a new NDA govt or be given a key organisational role to prevent a leadership vacuum if Nitish shifts to Delhi. The move is significant as Nitish long took a strong stand against dynastic politics but is now seeing his only son set to enter public life at age 50. “The chief minister gave the green signal for Nishant’s entry,” JDU senior Vijay Choudhary said. Nishant will hit the ground running after his entry, touring Bihar to interact with party functionaries and workers, spokesperson Neeraj said.Later, JDU president Nitish told party legislators he would spend more time in Bihar despite the Rajya Sabha move. Rubbishing the fact that he was nudged or pressured to step down, he stressed that will continue to monitor “everything” in the interest of the state’s development. Nitish requested party legislators to let him go to Parliament. “When I was working with former PM A B Vajpayee at the Centre, Vajpayee Ji used to advise me to remain in Delhi. But I told him my first priority was Bihar and returned. Now I have decided to go to RS. I will arrange a house in Patna and spend more time in Bihar. You will not face any difficulty. All work started by our govt will continue uninterrupted,” Nitish said, reassuring his party.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesWhy heart attacks strike early morning, and what cardiologists say you can do to reduce the riskLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

CM Nitish Kumar during the JDU party meeting in Patna on Friday PATNA: Nishant Kumar is set to join Janata Dal United in a grand political debut on March 8, the party announced on Friday even as his father Nitish Kumar made it clear that his decision to move to Rajya Sabha and step down as Bihar chief minister was his own and irreversible.At a key JDU meet at Nitish’s official residence, a resolution was moved by national working president Sanjay Jha for felicitating the entry of Nishant, who was earlier reluctant to the idea of joining politics but relented after discussions with his father, party supporters and other family members. “Resolution was unanimously endorsed by all MLCs and MLAs, and Sanjay Jha later announced the historic decision,” JDU spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsThere is intense speculation that the low-profile Nishant – an alumnus of Jharkhand engineering institute BIT Mesra – could be appointed deputy CM in a new NDA govt or be given a key organisational role to prevent a leadership vacuum if Nitish shifts to Delhi. The move is significant as Nitish long took a strong stand against dynastic politics but is now seeing his only son set to enter public life at age 50. “The chief minister gave the green signal for Nishant’s entry,” JDU senior Vijay Choudhary said. Nishant will hit the ground running after his entry, touring Bihar to interact with party functionaries and workers, spokesperson Neeraj said.Later, JDU president Nitish told party legislators he would spend more time in Bihar despite the Rajya Sabha move. Rubbishing the fact that he was nudged or pressured to step down, he stressed that will continue to monitor “everything” in the interest of the state’s development. Nitish requested party legislators to let him go to Parliament. “When I was working with former PM A B Vajpayee at the Centre, Vajpayee Ji used to advise me to remain in Delhi. But I told him my first priority was Bihar and returned. Now I have decided to go to RS. I will arrange a house in Patna and spend more time in Bihar. You will not face any difficulty. All work started by our govt will continue uninterrupted,” Nitish said, reassuring his party.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesWhy heart attacks strike early morning, and what cardiologists say you can do to reduce the riskLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

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CM Nitish Kumar during the JDU party meeting in Patna on Friday PATNA: Nishant Kumar is set to join Janata Dal United in a grand political debut on March 8, the party announced on Friday even as his father Nitish Kumar made it clear that his decision to move to Rajya Sabha and step down…

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Ananya Panday champions Deepika Padukone’s right to voice new mother needs, calling the debate a private matter. Panday highlighted how priorities shift post-motherhood, emphasizing that conversations about work-life balance are crucial and achievable. She credited Kareena Kapoor Khan for paving the way for working mothers in Bollywood, stressing that open dialogue with filmmakers is key….

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NEW DELHI: BJP on Friday raised the “significant reduction” in India’s crude oil import from Iran during the UPA government’s tenure that prompted the US administration to grant the country an “exception” from its sanctions, as it hit back at Congress for criticising govt for its alleged servility to the US in terms of its oil purchase from Russia.Asking whether Congress had “any shame”, BJP shared a communication from US secretary of state John Kerry dated June 5, 2013. “China, India, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan have again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in section 1245 of the National Defense Authorisation Act for FY 2012, based on additional significant reductions in the volume of their crude oil purchases from Iran or for reducing those purchases to zero and remaining there,” he had said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsAn earlier statement from Hillary Clinton, his predecessor, had offered a similar reprieve on June 11, 2012.”Congress-led UPA was in power then. So, sit down,” BJP’s Amit Malviya said. He posted Clinton’s statement on X that read, “Today I made the determination that seven economies – India, Malaysia, Korea, S Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan – have all reduced their volume of crude oil purchases from Iran. As a result, I will report to the Congress that sanctions… will not apply to their financial institutions for a potentially renewable period of 180 days.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you7 common family patterns that affect adult relationships123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

NEW DELHI: BJP on Friday raised the “significant reduction” in India’s crude oil import from Iran during the UPA government’s tenure that prompted the US administration to grant the country an “exception” from its sanctions, as it hit back at Congress for criticising govt for its alleged servility to the US in terms of its oil purchase from Russia.Asking whether Congress had “any shame”, BJP shared a communication from US secretary of state John Kerry dated June 5, 2013. “China, India, Malaysia, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Taiwan have again qualified for an exception to sanctions outlined in section 1245 of the National Defense Authorisation Act for FY 2012, based on additional significant reductions in the volume of their crude oil purchases from Iran or for reducing those purchases to zero and remaining there,” he had said.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsAn earlier statement from Hillary Clinton, his predecessor, had offered a similar reprieve on June 11, 2012.”Congress-led UPA was in power then. So, sit down,” BJP’s Amit Malviya said. He posted Clinton’s statement on X that read, “Today I made the determination that seven economies – India, Malaysia, Korea, S Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan – have all reduced their volume of crude oil purchases from Iran. As a result, I will report to the Congress that sanctions… will not apply to their financial institutions for a potentially renewable period of 180 days.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell you7 common family patterns that affect adult relationships123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

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NEW DELHI: BJP on Friday raised the “significant reduction” in India’s crude oil import from Iran during the UPA government’s tenure that prompted the US administration to grant the country an “exception” from its sanctions, as it hit back at Congress for criticising govt for its alleged servility to the US in terms of its…

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The US waiver allowing additional purchases of Russian crude over baseload offers short-term relief. (AI image) US-Israel-Iran war impact on India: The Donald Trump administration’s move ‘granting’ waiver to purchase Russian crude in lieu of the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has important implications for India’s energy security. Around 90% of India’s…

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Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third highest ever amid regional tensions Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market has delivered another headline-grabbing milestone. Even as geopolitical tensions ripple across the Middle East, the emirate has recorded a Dh422 million apartment sale, the third-most expensive residential apartment transaction in its history, highlighting the remarkable resilience of Dubai’s high-end real…

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NEW DELHI: Citing the temporary “permission” given by the US to Indian refiners to buy oil from Russia, Congress on Friday alleged PM Modi was being “blackmailed” by America. The party said India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty were under serious threat and Modi govt had reduced India to an almost “vassal state”.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted on X: “India’s foreign policy emerges from the collective will of our people. It should be rooted in our history, our geography, and our spiritual ethos based on satya and ahimsa. What we are witnessing today is not policy. It is the result of the exploitation of a compromised individual.”He shared his speech on Budget in Lok Sabha in Feb, in which he had said: “The US will tell us who we can or cannot buy oil from… Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsif it is Russia or Iran, the US will decide. But our PM will not decide. And they will monitor…” Congress and its netas shared the speech on social media, saying Rahul’s words had proved prophetic.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty were under threat because Modi was “getting blackmailed on Epstein files and the Adani case”. He said the kind of language used by US – “allow” and “permission” – was used for “sanctioned states”, and not for an equal partner in a global order. He said, “From Nehru, Indira to even Vajpayee – no PM has buckled under pressure of any country.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell youWomen’s Day 2026: Meet the boss ladies of Bollywood: Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Sussanne Khan and other successful star wives123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

NEW DELHI: Citing the temporary “permission” given by the US to Indian refiners to buy oil from Russia, Congress on Friday alleged PM Modi was being “blackmailed” by America. The party said India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty were under serious threat and Modi govt had reduced India to an almost “vassal state”.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted on X: “India’s foreign policy emerges from the collective will of our people. It should be rooted in our history, our geography, and our spiritual ethos based on satya and ahimsa. What we are witnessing today is not policy. It is the result of the exploitation of a compromised individual.”He shared his speech on Budget in Lok Sabha in Feb, in which he had said: “The US will tell us who we can or cannot buy oil from… Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: ‘Indian navy’s guest struck without warning’: Iran slams US after torpedo sinks warship IRIS Dena50 Israeli jets strike, destroy Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s underground military bunker; IDF shares videoRussia helping Iran? Moscow providing real time intelligence to Tehran on American military assetsif it is Russia or Iran, the US will decide. But our PM will not decide. And they will monitor…” Congress and its netas shared the speech on social media, saying Rahul’s words had proved prophetic.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged India’s strategic autonomy and national sovereignty were under threat because Modi was “getting blackmailed on Epstein files and the Adani case”. He said the kind of language used by US – “allow” and “permission” – was used for “sanctioned states”, and not for an equal partner in a global order. He said, “From Nehru, Indira to even Vajpayee – no PM has buckled under pressure of any country.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRow Over Electoral Roll Revision: Protest Held at Dharmatala in Kolkata’Real Players Are US, Russia, China’: Rahul Gandhi On Iran-Israel War, Warns Of India ImpactNitish Kumar’s Son Nishant To Enter Politics, Will Join JD(U) Soon In Signal Of Big Power ShiftNepal Poll Results: India Watches Closely As Border Dispute And ‘Big Brother’ Charge Loom’Jaishankar Should Respond’: Opposition Leaders Slam Modi Govt Over US Waiver On Russian OilWhy Is Congress Betting on Gaurav Gogoi While BJP Hits Pakistan Links?Health or politics? The real reason BJP changed West Bengal governorIAF Pilot Purvesh Duragkar Killed In Su-30MKI Crash Took Part In Op Sindoor, Met Family 10 Days AgoBengal SIR Row Decoded: Why Mamata Banerjee Is Launching Dharna Against EC Ahead Of PollsUS Waiver ON Russian Oil Sparks Row, Rahul Gandhi Blasts Modi Govt, Questions India’s Sovereignty123PhotostoriesLaughter Chefs: From Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav to Tejasswi Prakash here’s how much these stars charge per episode10 regional summer drinks that will make you forget matcha and latteA look at Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah’s $4 billion car collection: from rare Rolls-Royces to iconic supercars and one-of-a-kind F1 machinesMarch-perfect destinations to visit in India under ₹10,000; check itineraryWhy your legs feel heavy or swollen by evening: Doctors reveal 5 circulation problems to watch for8 national parks that are home to the most iconic natural landmarksHow to make classic South Indian Onion Masala Dosa for dinnerInside Hardik Pandya’s luxurious car collection: 5 cars that define his style5 surprising facts about Mount Everest most climbers won’t tell youWomen’s Day 2026: Meet the boss ladies of Bollywood: Gauri Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Sussanne Khan and other successful star wives123Hot PicksChina Military BudgetIran Mobile Missile LauncersMiddle East CrisisNitish KumarIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingAP SSC Hall TicketsBreanna StewartJai OpetaiaDak Prescotts ContractBengaluru Flight CancellationsNepal ElectionsMiddle East CrisisKarnataka BudgetNitish KumarRussia India Oil Deal

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NEW DELHI: Citing the temporary “permission” given by the US to Indian refiners to buy oil from Russia, Congress on Friday alleged PM Modi was being “blackmailed” by America. The party said India’s strategic autonomy and sovereignty were under serious threat and Modi govt had reduced India to an almost “vassal state”.Congress MP Rahul Gandhi…

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UPSC releases Civil Services Examination 2025 results, 958 candidates recommended across IAS, IPS, IFS posts The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 following the written examination conducted in August, 2025 and the Personality Test interviews held between December, 2025 and February, 2026.According to the…

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Kunal Kemmu and Saif Ali Khan opened up about relationships, insecurity and marriage with actresses while speaking to Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. During the conversation, the two actors candidly discussed the misconceptions about being married to an actress and why setting “rules” in relationships may not work. Kunal Kemmu and Saif Ali Khan…

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