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Finland President arrives in New Delhi on state visit; to be chief guest at Raisina Dialogue

Finnish President Alexander Stubb arrived in New Delhi on March 4 for a four-day state visit aimed at deepening India-Finland ties, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the visit will take bilateral relations to new heights.

NIA seeks China’s help to trace GoPro linked to Pahalgam terror attack

West Asia crisis: India holds 6–8 weeks of oil cover as Hormuz disruption tests energy flows

Dubai airport traffic plummets from 1,200 to around 20 daily flights amid Middle East conflict

Sonia Gandhi slams Govt’s silence on Khamenei assassination, calls it ‘abdication of India’s moral voice’

Congress leader says failure to condemn US-Israel strike on Iran’s supreme leader undermines sovereignty, strategic autonomy and India’s credibility in the Global South.

Three Indian seafarers killed, one injured in West Asia conflict, says government

Government confirms deaths of Indian crew members amid escalating hostilities in West Asia; MEA says it is in touch with families and providing consular assistance.

India, Canada reset ties with landmark uranium pact and $50 bn trade roadmap

After years of strained relations, India and Canada agreed on a long-term uranium supply deal, launched fresh defence and economic dialogue, and set an ambitious target to expand bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.

MHA alerts states as Middle East tensions rise; internet curbs and tightened security in Kashmir

Home Ministry warns states of possible communal tensions after Middle East conflict escalation, while security forces tighten measures and impose internet curbs in Kashmir as a precaution against unrest.

Delhi court grants bail to 9 Youth Congress leaders, says AI summit protest was political dissent

A Delhi court granted bail to nine Youth Congress leaders, observing that their protest at an AI summit amounted to political dissent, as the case continues under charges related to unlawful assembly and public disturbance.

Massive explosion at Kakinada fireworks factory kills over 20

At least 21 workers were killed and several injured after a powerful explosion tore through a fireworks manufacturing unit in Vetlapalem village of Kakinada, prompting rescue operations and a state-ordered investigation.