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Big political update from Shimla. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reacted strongly to BJP’s opposition to the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
He said the bill gives legal rights to orphaned children and supports education for children of widowed sisters. He also said the law will create a stable income to improve their livelihood.
Sukhu criticized BJP, saying they even opposed small measures like adding 10 paise on petrol and diesel for orphan welfare. He called BJP "anti-Himachal" and said his government will not back down from supporting vulnerable children.
Breaking news live updates: Big reaction from the Embassy of Iran in India. They posted that claims saying Iran is negotiating with the United States are not true.
The embassy said no negotiations have taken place with the US, and that such reports are fake news. They also said these false claims are being spread to manipulate financial and oil markets and to distract people from the difficult situation the US and its allies are facing.
This comes after US President Donald Trump suggested talks were happening, but Iranian officials have denied any direct negotiations and called such stories misinformation.
Big weather alert from Jammu & Kashmir. Parts of Udhampur district were hit with heavy rain and hailstorm today.
The India Meteorological Department said that because of three active Western Disturbances, there will be more isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds over northwest India during the week.
People in affected areas are advised to stay careful and avoid unnecessary travel. Farmers are also warned to protect crops from heavy rain and hail.
Breaking news live updates: Big statement from US President Donald Trump on Iran situation.
Trump said that he did not call Iran, but Iran contacted first because they want to make a deal. He said the US is ready for the deal and it will be a "good deal."
He also claimed that if the deal happens, there will be no more wars and Iran has agreed that it will not have nuclear weapons anymore.
This comes as reports say US and Iran are having talks to reduce tensions, and even possible deal discussions are going on to avoid further conflict.
However, Iran has earlier denied direct talks, so situation is still not fully clear and remains tense.
Breaking news live updates: Big update from US Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News that talks with Iran happened on Sunday night.
He said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were involved in the talks. These discussions were not direct but happened through mediators like Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey.
Reports also say that these countries are helping in passing messages between US and Iran to reduce tensions and stop the conflict.
However, Iran has denied direct talks with the US, saying only indirect communication is happening through other countries. Situation is still very tense.
Breaking news live updates: Big update from US markets. Stock market jumped around 1.4% when trading started after oil prices suddenly dropped.
This happened after Donald Trump said there is progress in talks with Iran. Because of this, tension reduced a little and investors felt relaxed.
Reports say S&P 500 went up by 1.4%, Dow also jumped big, and Nasdaq gained too. At the same time, oil prices fell sharply as fear of war impact reduced.
This shows how global politics is directly affecting markets and oil prices right now.
Breaking news live updates: Big statement from Delhi. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla reacted to PM Narendra Modi’s speech in Parliament on the West Asia conflict.
He said India has a strong and robust foreign policy. He also accused a "fake narrative gang" inside the country of politicising even foreign policy issues.
Poonawalla said that Congress and other opposition parties are trying to create panic among people over the situation.
Breaking news live updates: Big political statement from Vadodara, Gujarat. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reacted to PM Narendra Modi’s speech in Lok Sabha about the West Asia conflict.
Rahul Gandhi said that there is a war going on in Iran and people saw the Prime Minister leaving Parliament. He said PM gave a 25-minute speech but cannot do a proper debate in Parliament.
This comes at a time when PM Modi has already called the West Asia situation “worrisome” and asked for peace and stability.
Breaking news live updates: Big update from Delhi. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that all Indian citizens in Israel are safe right now. There were reports that one Indian got injured, but embassy is checking and the person is safe.
He also said that in this conflict, 6 Indian citizens have lost their lives. One person is injured and one is still missing. Embassy is keeping close watch on the situation.
Breaking news live updates: Big update before Tamil Nadu elections 2026. NDA alliance has now decided who will fight how many seats. BJP will contest on 27 seats out of total 234 seats. AIADMK will fight on 178 seats. This is a major step before elections.
"We look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Russia in 2026, " said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his video address to participants in the 2nd International Conference Russia and India: Towards a New Agenda for Bilateral Relations
Ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and the Indian National Congress failed to form an alliance. JMM will fight independently on 21 seats and have announced multiple candidates.
Air‑raid sirens were heard in parts of central Israel after the military issued a warning about a possible missile attack originating from Iran, the Associated Press reported.
#watch | Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with delegates from Sri Lanka at the Parliament House in New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/gB97ur0umY
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
PM Narendra Modi, in his remarks in the Lok Sabha on the ongoing West Asia conflict, says, "Economies around the world are being affected by the current crisis, and continuous efforts are being made to minimise its impact... The Government of India has formed an inter-ministerial group that meets daily to assess challenges in imports and exports and work on necessary solutions... The country’s farmers have ensured that our food reserves are well-stocked, and India has sufficient food grains. Efforts are also being made to ensure proper sowing during the season. The government has made adequate arrangements for fertilisers in recent years to handle emergency situations, and has ensured that the burden of global crises does not fall on farmers."
"I want to tell farmers that the government will continue to make every effort to help them," PM Modi said in the Lok Sabha amid the West Asia conflict. "At present, we have enough coal stocks," he added, promising that power supply won't be disrupted.
India has 53 lakh MT strategic petroleum reserve, PM Modi said. He added that the country is importing energy from 41 countries.
On the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "India has extensive trade relations with countries at war and affected by the conflict. The region where the conflict is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries around the world, particularly for a large portion of our crude oil and gas needs. This region is also important for us for another reason. Nearly 1 crore Indians live and work in the Gulf countries. Commercial ships operate there. The number of Indian Crew members is also very high. Due to these various reasons, India's concerns are naturally greater. Therefore, it is essential that a unified voice and consensus reach the world regarding this crisis from the Parliament."
#watch | On the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "India has extensive trade relations with countries at war and affected by the conflict. The region where the conflict is taking place is also an important route for our trade with other countries around the… pic.twitter.com/0Bzx23Er3S
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
"Challenges posed by West Asia crisis have economic, national security and humanitarian aspects," said PM Modi in Lok Sabha. He added that all possible help is being extended to Indian in the region.
#watch | On the West Asia conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "The situation in West Asia is worrisome. In the last 2-3 weeks, EAM Dr S Jaishankar and Union Minister Hardeep Puri have provided the details of the situation to the House. This conflict has been going on for… pic.twitter.com/glAmgzVDyP
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
PM Modi says conflict in West Asia poses new challenges for India
Iran’s Defence Council warned on Monday that if any attack is launched against its coastline or islands, Tehran could respond by placing explosive sea mines throughout the Persian Gulf, potentially from its own shores. The council said such an action would disrupt major shipping routes and communication lines across the Gulf.
#watch | On PM Modi to speak in Parliament on the ongoing West Asia conflict, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "It is a good thing. I want to listen to what he has to say. There are many issues. The fallout of the war on our country is huge. It should have been much… pic.twitter.com/ktnEufL7Q6
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
#watch | Hyderabad, Telangana: Telangana BJP leaders hold a protest in Hyderabad to demand that the state government immediately fulfil its electoral promises. pic.twitter.com/fcKMCr5QXE
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
PM Modi will address the Lok Sabha today at 2 PM to speak on the Middle East situation.
IRGC issued big warning and said that any attack on its power plants would trigger retaliatory strikes.
Hezbollah, backed by Iran, stated that it has conducted 63 military operations on Sunday, It used rockets, drones, and artillery against Israeli forces.
The National Investigation Agency is conducting searches at nine places in various locations of Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the Delhi Red Fort blast case: Officials
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
An Air Canada Express plane flying from Montreal collided with a ground vehicle upon landing at New York's La Guardia Airport, according to flight tracking website FlightRadar24. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport…
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
#watch | Katra, J&K | Registration for the pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji resumed early this morning after being temporarily suspended yesterday due to a heavy inflow of devotees during the Navratri festival pic.twitter.com/tpd0xHywAu
— ANI (@ANI) March 23, 2026
