BRS Avoids Rajya Sabha Polls Over MLA Defection Issue

BRS refrained from contesting two Rajya Sabha seats in Telangana due to a technical dilemma involving 10 MLAs who allegedly defected to Congress, with the party focusing on disqualification petitions instead.

IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI Crashes in Assam, Pilot Missing

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on March 5, 2026. The pilot is missing, and search operations are underway. No casualties on the ground reported.

Kerala Govt Under Fire for Unanswered Assembly Queries

The Kerala government is facing criticism as assembly records reveal numerous unanswered questions about major projects, including the Institute of Advanced Virology and CM's entrepreneurship scheme, raising concerns about transparency ahead of elections.

India Seeks US Naval Protection for Gulf Oil Shipments

India is in talks with the United States for marine security cover to safeguard its oil shipments through the Gulf region, amid ongoing West Asia conflict. Officials confirm discussions with producers and traders to secure energy supplies.

Bengaluru Student Abducted Over Used Phone Dispute

A 17-year-old college student in Bengaluru was allegedly abducted and brutally assaulted by a group of men following a dispute over a second-hand mobile phone purchase, with police registering a case under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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