Supporters of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) gather outside the Election Commission ahead of the announcement of results in the Nepal general elections, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Domestic LPG price hiked by ₹60 amid West Asia conflict
The price of domestic cooking gas LPG on Saturday (March 7, 2026) was hiked by a steep ₹60 per cylinder as oil companies factored in increased energy prices in view of the West Asia conflict. Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost ₹913 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi, according to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website.
Iran vessel with 183 sailors docked in Kochi on March 4
Days before the sinking of IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine, Iran had approached India to let an Iranian ship dock in Kochi, sources in the government said. Iran had requested to “take in IRIS Lavan which was in India’s territorial waters for the International Fleet Review in Vishakhapatnam”, the source said.
Nepal election results: RSP’s poll surge upends country’s politics, heads towards landslide victory
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), born just four years ago, has altered the syntax of Nepali politics as it heads towards an electoral landslide, with early trends putting it far ahead of Nepal’s established parties that have ruled the country for decades. With the RSP’s impending victory, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is set to become the Himalayan nation’s new Prime Minister, and its youngest ever, at just 35 years. He is leading in the vote count against K.P. Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist).
India must ask U.S. why it is targeting Iranian ships in Indian Ocean: Iran Minister Khatibzadeh
India must ask the United States why it is targeting Iranian ships in the Indian Ocean, said Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday (March 6, 2026). He said Iran is a “responsible power” and has not closed the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Khatibzadeh, who spoke at the External Affairs Ministry’s marquee event ‘Raisina Dialogue’, said diplomacy will be the “only option” that will resolve the war.
I&B Ministry orders halt to TRP reporting of TV news channels for four weeks
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Friday asked the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to suspend publication of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for TV news channels for four weeks or until further direction. The order has been issued in view of the “unwarranted sensationalism” in reporting the ongoing war in West Asia involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Why does India require U.S. nod for securing its energy needs, ask Opposition leaders
In the wake of reports that the United States has “allowed” India to import Russian oil for a period of 30 days to help mitigate the spike in the price of oil, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (March 6, 2026) asked why India should need another country’s approval to meet its own energy needs.
No need to panic, country has adequate fertilizer stocks for kharif: Union government
Amid concerns about availability of fertilizers for the upcoming kharif season beginning in April after disruptions in trade because of the war on Iran, the Union government has assured fertilizer companies that gas supply to their sector remains a top national priority.
Mamata begins sit-in protest against SIR in Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday began a sit-in protest in Kolkata against the deletions of names in the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) carried out by the Election Commission (EC) in West Bengal.
Regulating internet is Centre’s domain, social media ban imposed by A.P., Karnataka may hit jurisdictional barrier
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh announced a ban on social media use by children under 16 and below 13 respectively on Friday (March 6, 2026). While Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the move aims to safeguard children against the negative impact of social media, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the State will introduce regulations within 90 days.
Trump demands unconditional surrender of Iran; IRGC warns of ‘prolonged war’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (March 6, 2026) said there would be no deal with Iran “except unconditional surrender”, even as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they were prepared for a “prolonged war”. Earlier in the day, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said some countries had begun mediation efforts to end the war, but asked them to focus on those who “ignited the conflict”.
T20 World Cup: A ‘true surface’ expected for the title decider
A mixed-soil surface combining red and black soil is set to be used for the ICC T20 World Cup final between co-host India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday.The Hindu understands that Pitch No. 6 on the centre square has been shortlisted by the local curators in consultation with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the title clash.
Published – March 07, 2026 06:12 am IST
