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VD Satheesan Sworn In as New Kerala Chief Minister
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+3ndtvgulf-newskhaleej-times17d ago6 sources

VD Satheesan Sworn In as New Kerala Chief Minister

VD Satheesan has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala, leading a 20-member cabinet. His Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government has returned to power in the state after a decade.

Akhilesh Yadav Visits Injured BJP MLA After Effigy Burning
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1ndtv1mo ago4 sources

Akhilesh Yadav Visits Injured BJP MLA After Effigy Burning

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav visited a BJP MLA who was injured while burning Yadav's effigy during a protest. This gesture of political civility also saw Deputy Chief Ministers paying a visit to the injured legislator.

Russia to Ban Gasoline Exports from April 1 to Prioritize Domestic Supply and Stabilize Prices
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Russia to Ban Gasoline Exports from April 1 to Prioritize Domestic Supply and Stabilize Prices

Russia has announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritize domestic supplies and stabilize fuel prices amidst surging domestic prices and turbulence in global oil markets. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the energy ministry to draft a resolution for this measure, which will last until July 31st.

Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs
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Middle East Conflict Fuels Global Economic Stagflation, Energy Crisis, and Rising Costs

The Middle East conflict continues to impact the global economy, leading to potential stagflation, rising mortgage rates in the US, and lower Wall Street trading. South Korea has implemented a 12-step plan to reduce energy consumption due to surging oil prices, while Europe faces a potential gas price explosion if LNG imports from Qatar remain halted, and global fuel prices are causing concern in places like Manila.

Stones hurled at Vande Bharat in UP's Hardoi; RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on board
PoliticsTimes of India3mo ago

Stones hurled at Vande Bharat in UP's Hardoi; RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on board

A Vande Bharat train carrying RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was stoned near Kauda village in Uttar Pradesh, cracking a windowpane. Police are investigating, with preliminary reports suggesting children playing cricket may have been involved. This incident follows meetings between Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers, sparking political discussions ahead of state elections.

India Grapples with Deepening Energy Crisis as LPG Vessel Arrives Amid West Asia Conflict
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+1balkan-web2mo ago4 sources

India Grapples with Deepening Energy Crisis as LPG Vessel Arrives Amid West Asia Conflict

Home Minister Amit Shah is leading an informal Group of Ministers to address strategic issues arising from the West Asia conflict, including impacts on cooking gas and LNG supplies, as India experiences deepening energy shockwaves, manufacturing disruptions, panic buying, and a fuel crisis causing long queues, violence, and two deaths at petrol stations. Amidst this, the LPG vessel Apollo Ocean arrived at New Mangalore Port, with unloading operations beginning shortly after.

Indian State Election Exit Polls Released, Parties React
PoliticsDWTimes of Indiahindustan-times+4indian-expressstraits-timesndtvdhaka-tribune1mo ago7 sources

Indian State Election Exit Polls Released, Parties React

Exit polls for several Indian state elections, including West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, were released, predicting varied outcomes such as a potential BJP sweep in West Bengal and Assam. Following these predictions, the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal expressed skepticism and maintained vigilance outside strong rooms where votes were stored.

Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit
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Israel Takes Responsibility for Attacks on Iranian Nuclear Facilities, Arak Plant Hit

Iranian nuclear facilities were attacked, with Israel claiming responsibility just hours after threatening to escalate military operations against Iran. Israeli forces confirmed bombing Iran's Arak heavy-water reactor, targeting key infrastructure for plutonium production, following earlier reports of US and Israeli strikes on facilities in Arak and Ardakan.