These state-level moves reflect a 2026 global trend. Several nations have recently moved toward similar restrictions: Australia implemented a total under-16 ban in late 2025; France & Greece introduced bans for those under 15, and Spain mandated age verification for minors under 16.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday said that Washington's decision on issuing a 30-day waiver to India to purchase certain Russian oil supplies is part of "short-term measures" aimed at keeping global oil prices under control amid supply pressures linked to tensions in the Middle
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Haridwar on Friday to review the arrangements for the grand event "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar: Char Saal Bemisaal" to be held in Haridwar on Saturday, March 7. He also issued necessary directions to officials.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Friday, issued strict directions to officials of all departments regarding the ongoing development works in Delhi during a high-level meeting held at the Delhi Secretariat.
"In Mayurbhanj, around four lakh hectares constitute cultivable land, and out of that, 64% has an assured irrigation facility. During Kharif, with rain-fed irrigation, we cover 100% of the cultivable area, but during Rabi, irrigation drops to about one lakh hectares," he told ANI.
Sources said India had been approached by Iran days before the IRIS Dena incident south of Sri Lanka. The ship was in the region as part of the Iranian naval presence for the International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026, which took place from February 15 to February 25
In his address, the Chief Minister also announced the creation of 500 new posts for Police Constables in the Sikkim Police. He further declared that 30 per cent of the vacancies will be reserved for women.
Speaking to ANI, Anuj Agnihotri said that he gave his first attempt for the examination in 2022 while interning and finally cleared with an extraordinary rank in his third attempt. He had previously secured a position as a DANICS officer and is currently receiving the training for the sam
Birla emphasised the importance of sustainable development and global cooperation and noted that initiatives like the International Water Forum (IWF) are playing a significant role at the global level in addressing water-related challenges.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:00 IST. The second match of the day will see Kerala Blasters FC host Chennaiyin FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, with the kick-off slated for 19:30 IST on Saturday, as per a press release from ISL.