Petrodollar System Under Pressure from Energy Geopolitics

The petrodollar system, which has underpinned US influence for 50 years by pricing oil in dollars, faces mounting challenges from geopolitical conflicts, shifting energy trade patterns, and emerging powers' currency ambitions.

Punjab VAT Scheme: Rs 111 Cr Recovered, 7,845 Applications

Punjab's one-time settlement scheme for VAT arrears has received 7,845 applications covering Rs 298.39 crore in dues, with Rs 111.16 crore already recovered. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema warns the window closes March 31.

Indian Army Adds Pinaka Regiments for Border Security

The Indian Army has operationalized a seventh Pinaka rocket launcher regiment and plans to induct an eighth by year-end, expanding its indigenous artillery capabilities along borders with Pakistan and China amid ongoing security threats.

Punjab to Strengthen Anti-Sacrilege Law on Baisakhi

Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan announces a special session on April 13 to amend the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008, with stricter penalties including property confiscation and digital offense provisions.

Kanpur Temple Dispute Turns Violent, Several Injured

A dispute over temple renovation on Gram Samaj land in Kanpur's Pipargawan village escalated into violence, leaving multiple people seriously injured. Police registered a rioting case and arrested two accused.

Varanasi College Murder: Prime Accused Arrested

Police in Varanasi have arrested Manjit Chauhan, the prime accused in the murder of student Surya Pratap Singh on the Uday Pratap College campus. Chauhan confessed to planning the killing after alleged harassment and assaults by the victim and hostel inma

DMK-Congress Seat-Sharing Impasse Continues in Puducherry

The DMK and Congress remain deadlocked over seat allocation for the Puducherry assembly election, with negotiations ongoing despite the March 23 nomination deadline approaching. Key issues include seat numbers and alliance leadership.

Ludhiana Sunday Markets: Encroachments Defy Civic Action

Ludhiana's old city areas, especially Sunday markets like Chaura Bazaar, face persistent temporary encroachments. Civic authorities' drives fail to bring lasting relief, worsening traffic and endangering emergency services.

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