Retired diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, replacing Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has been shifted to Ladakh. The move comes amid normalized relations between the Delhi government and the LG office.
The Indian Air Force confirmed the tragic loss of two pilots, Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, in a Su-30 MKI fighter jet crash in Assam on March 6, 2026.
Two Indian Air Force personnel, Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, have tragically lost their lives in a Su-30 MKI fighter jet crash in Assam. The IAF has officially confirmed the incident and expressed deep condolences.
R N Ravi's contentious four-year tenure as Tamil Nadu governor ends with his transfer to West Bengal. The move comes ahead of assembly election dates and follows repeated clashes with the DMK government.
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A summary of Deccan Herald's Speak Out column from March 6, 2026, covering diverse opinions on national politics, economic policies, and social issues in India.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi replaces C V Ananda Bose as West Bengal Governor, while Taranjit Singh Sandhu becomes Delhi L-G. The move sparks criticism from CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of state elections.
Brothers Deepak and Krishna Kumar Mishra from Ballia will be commissioned as Army officers on March 7 from different academies, continuing their family's military legacy spanning three generations.
The Election Commission's final voter list includes parents of Sunali Khatun and Sweety Bibi, affirming their Indian citizenship after the women were wrongly deported as illegal immigrants last year.
BJP leaders criticize Congress for allegedly advocating blind support for Iran, contrasting with China's distancing from Tehran, labeling the opposition as anti-India.
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A Lucknow railway loco pilot, recovering from piles surgery, removed his trousers to show his wound to an official demanding proof for sick leave extension, leading to brief suspension.
On his 66th birthday, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Brand Mama' featuring Mama Coaching Centre and Mama Mobile Hospital in Vidisha, aiming to support youth and rural healthcare.
After 20 years as Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar steps down, drawing criticism of BJP's treatment of allies and highlighting his unique political legacy of caste strategy and women-focused welfare.
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Assam's Lakhimpur district. The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care. An investigation is underway.
With Uttar Pradesh elections approaching, RSS and BJP are conducting high-level coordination meetings involving CM Yogi Adityanath and senior leaders to ensure electoral success and address grassroots concerns.
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Nepal's Gen Z voters participated heavily in snap parliamentary elections, with turnout expected to exceed 60%. Young activists who led September protests expressed emotional reactions to the democratic process.
Anurag Sharma, president of Kangra District Congress Committee, files nomination for Rajya Sabha election with support from CM Sukhu and party leaders. BJP opts out, as Congress aims to avoid repeat of 2024 setback.
Formal seat-sharing negotiations between AIADMK and BJP remain delayed as both parties clash over key constituencies in Tamil Nadu, with BJP scaling down demands but seeking stronger winning prospects.
President Donald Trump has dismissed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a contentious Senate hearing where she claimed Trump knew about a $220 million ad campaign for migrant self-deportation.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the Centre's handling of the Iranian vessel attack near Sri Lanka, warning it threatens regional peace and Kerala's expatriate community in the Gulf.
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As Kerala CM inaugurates tunnelling for the Anakkampoyil-Meppadi road, authorities have not started monitoring the endangered Banasura Chilappan bird, violating environmental clearance conditions.
The nomination process for Rajya Sabha elections across 10 states concluded, setting the stage for political battles in Bihar and Odisha. Key developments include a rare BJD-Congress alliance and opposition unity tests.
A leaked WhatsApp group run by young Florida Republicans reveals over 400 uses of racial slurs, discussions on murdering Black Americans, and antisemitic remarks, sparking a criminal investigation.
A 13-year-old boy died and 13 others were injured after a ceiling slab collapsed in a Koparkhairane apartment during tuition classes. The building, certified in 1998, had undergone a structural audit five years ago.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi replaces C V Ananda Bose as West Bengal Governor in a major reshuffle. Former US ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu becomes Delhi L-G. The move sparks criticism from CM Mamata Banerjee ahead of state elections.
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A minor girl and two others died in two separate fire incidents in Delhi. Authorities are investigating the causes, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the city.
BJP strongly refutes Congress criticism linking India to US strike on Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena, citing international maritime law and geographical facts.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot questions the Union government's silence over a US submarine attack that sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, emphasizing India's need for an independent voice.
A comprehensive summary of the key opinion pieces from Deccan Herald's Speak Out section on March 5, 2026, covering diverse topics from politics to technology and society.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Nitish Kumar's two-decade tenure as Bihar CM, calling it a golden era of development and integrity, as Kumar filed for Rajya Sabha.
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge accuse PM Modi of surrendering India's strategic sovereignty by remaining silent after an Iranian warship was sunk in the Indian Ocean amid regional tensions.
