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Sudesh Mahto is former Deputy Chief Minister of Jharkhand, President of AJSU Party and current MLA from Silli. Sudesh elected from Silli assembly constituency in 2000, 2005 and 2009. He lost the 2014 assembly election and also a bye-election later. But he again won from Silli in 2019 assembly election. He won the first assembly election in 2000 when he was aged 25.

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Press freedom in Americas saw 'dramatic deterioration' last year: Watchdog

The United States ranks as a nation with 'restrictions' on freedom of speech, the IAPA said, noting that there were 170 attacks against journalists there in 2025

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Kospi rises over 3%; Brent below $88

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: The GIFT Nifty signaled the benchmark indices may open on a negative note. Asian markets were trading higher. Brent crude prices declined

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:24 AM IST

The dark side of India's digital gold rush: How consumers are misled

A fundamental disregard for an individual's choice and data sovereignty is the dark side of India's digital gold rush

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

Dividend, rights issue, Indian Oil, 4 other stocks to remain in focus today

Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus today following their announcements of corporate actions, including dividends, and rights issues

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:17 AM IST

Former PM Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes as cash gets new look

The Bank of England held a public consultation on refreshing its money last year and found nature emerged as the 44,000 responses' most popular theme

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:13 AM IST

IMD forecasts rain across North India, heat wave conditions in west

Rain, snowfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across parts of north, east and central India over the next few days, while heat wave conditions may continue

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:08 AM IST

Israel conducts strikes in Tehran and Tabriz, intercepts Iranian missiles

The Israeli Air Force in a post on X said that it had intercepted missiles launched from Iran and called for people to exercise caution

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Snabbit founder seeks fresh funding in India's $60 bn housework market

Less than 1 per cent of paid household help is currently ordered through online platforms, Redseer estimates, leaving them with ample room to gain market share

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, says Pentagon

Trump said he has no reports of Iran putting explosive mines in the strategic waterway. But if Tehran did, "we want them removed, immediately!"

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:59 AM IST

SAIL an attractive risk-reward play, says ICICI Direct; sets ₹200 target

SAIL share price target: ICICI Direct said that SAIL trades at a lucrative valuation vs peers with a healthy balance sheet. The brokerage has assigned 'Buy' call for a target of ₹200

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:54 AM IST

Global hunt for LNG intensifies as West Asia conflict cuts supply

The conflict has shut down Ras Laffan, the world's largest LNG export facility in Qatar, and halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

'Won't provide financial benefit to Russia': White House on oil waiver

Washington says move meant to ease global oil supply disruptions

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

Gita Gopinath warns fiscal space 'depleted' for long-lasting Iran war

Gita Gopinath said the world economy is already facing a slowdown in growth in 2026 due to higher oil prices in the wake of the conflict that erupted less than two weeks ago

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:46 AM IST

Airlines making operational arrangements amid West Asia crisis: MoCA

The ministry said it is maintaining regular coordination with airlines and other concerned stakeholders to ensure that passenger movement continues in an orderly manner

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

'Absolutely no shortage of fuel': Goyal amid uncertainty in energy supply

Goyal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and taking necessary steps to ensure the uninterrupted availability of fuel across the country

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Air India, its subsidiary to operate 58 flights to and from West Asia

Amid the escalating conflict in the region involving the US, Israel and Iran, airlines are operating services in a calibrated manner as there are airspace restrictions and closures

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Traffic curbs to be imposed in north Delhi in view of official function

The function will be held from 11 am to 4 pm due to which traffic may be affected on several key stretches

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

US hasn't ruled out option for boots-on-ground in Iran: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said US has not ruled out the option of sending troops on ground in Iran and military operations would end once the objectives of Epic Fury are achieved

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:29 AM IST

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents

The deal's financial terms were not disclosed

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Infosys, Adani Enterprises, IndiGo, Waaree Energies

Stocks to Watch today, March 11: TVS Supply Chain, HG Infra, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Hindustan Zinc, and Bank of Baroda are among the top stocks to remain in focus today

Updated On: 11 Mar 2026 | 7:21 AM IST