‘Never depended on permission’: India on Trump’s 30-day Russian oil waiver over Iran war

In a statement, the central government said: “Despite rising tensions on the Hormuz Route, India’s energy supply remains secure and stable. India has diversified its crude oil sources from 27 to 40 countries, ensuring multiple alternative supply routes.”
Noida International airport gets DGCA nod, receives key licence, flight operations to begin soon, check details here

The aerodrome licence has been issued in accordance with civil aviation rules for domestic flights and cargo operations, said Shailendra Bhatia, nodal officer of NIAL.
Karnataka social media ban: Children under 16 restricted from platforms, announces CM Siddaramaiah; Here’s what parents should know

Karnataka plans to ban social media for children under 16 to curb screen addiction and online risks. Here’s what you should know about this ban.
Who is Akansh Dhull? Son of Haryana BJP leader Krishan Dhull who got 3rd rank in UPSC exam

Son of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Haryana’s Panchkula secured AIR 3 in the civil services examination. Check out his inspiring story here.
Delhi Metro Expansion: PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate two new corridors on Pink, Magenta lines

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several important projects in Delhi on Sunday, 8 March. Two new corridors of the Delhi Metro: Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur (Pink Line) and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park (Magenta Line) will be inaugurated. In addition, the foundation stone for three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase-V (A) will also be laid.
Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena to replace Kavinder Gupta as Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

Kavinder Gupta was the third Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh. He had succeeded Brigadier BD Mishra, who had assumed the role in February 2024. Brigadier Mishra had been appointed after RK Mathur, who served as Ladakh’s first LG.
Who is Taranjit Singh Sandhu? India’s former US envoy appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Taranjit Singh Sandhu is one of India’s top diplomats with extensive experience working in the US, and has served multiple stints at the Indian embassy in the American capital Washington, DC.
From Delhi to West Bengal, President Draupadi Murmu announces newly appointed governors of several states; here’s full list

Ahead of Rajya Sabha elections, President Droupadi Murmu has effected a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country on Thursday.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of IAF first went missing, then crashes in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district; here’s what happened

A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which was on a training mission, and went missing, crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, 60 km from Jorhat on Thursday night.
Who were Sqn Ldr Anuj, Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar? IAF SU-30 aircraft pilots fatally injured after it goes missing, later crashes in Assam’s Jorhat

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet crashes at Inglong Ekopi Hill in Bokajan Sub Division of the Karbi Anglong district in Assam. The aircraft was on a routine training mission, which went missing and was later confirmed crashed approximately 60 km from Jorhat Air Base.