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SBI raises6,051 crore through issue of bonds

The bonds are issued for 10 years, with a call option after 5 years and each anniversary date thereafter

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 7:01 am

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Tehran confirms security chief Larijani's death, targets Tel Aviv with 'cluster warheads' in retaliatory strikes

2 dead near Tel Aviv; U.S. military says hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 'bunker buster' bombs

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 6:54 am

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: ECI deploys over 1,000 Central observers for upcoming Assembly polls

Pradyut Bordoloi, the Congress MP from Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, quit the party following differences with State party president Gaurav Gogoi over candidate selection for the Laharighat Assembly constituency

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 6:44 am

Gunman killed and employee hospitalised after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say

A Veterans Affairs employee was taken by helicopter to a hospital after the gunfire Tuesday (March 17, 2026) afternoon

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 6:01 am

After Australia, Brazil Moves To Restrict Social Media For Under-16s

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal content.

NDTV 18 Mar 2026 5:53 am

U.S.-Iran war latest updates: Top Iranian security, military officials killed in strikes, death toll crosses 2200, missile alert in Dubai

U.S.-Israeli war has killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, more than 900 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel, according to officials in those countries. The U.S. military says 13 U.S. service members have been killed and about 200 wounded.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:40 am

1,600 Indians Return On 5 Qatar Airways Flights Amid Airspace Curbs

Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited services due to restrictions on Qatar's airspace, the Indian Embassy here said.

NDTV 18 Mar 2026 5:38 am

Cesar Chavez controversy: What are abuse allegations against US labor icon? What will happen on Cesar Chavez Day?

Cesar Chavez allegations: Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, his birthday, was named a federal commemorative holiday by President Barack Obama in 2014. UFW said it would not participate in any events this year, and media reports said some cities were canceling or renaming activities.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:24 am

BJP lashes out at Congress for 'endorsing' USCIRF report

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 5:12 am

Daniel Dye-David Malukas video: NASCAR driver suspended after controversial live stream. What did Daniel Dye say? Details here

Daniel Dye apologized to David Malukas in a social media post, calling his comments 'careless'.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 5:05 am

Jammu Aviation Transformation

The ongoing expansion of the Jammu Airport marks a transformative phase in the regions aviation infrastructure and economic landscape. For decades, despite its strategic location and immense tourism potential, the airport remained constrained by outdated facilities and operational limitations. Historically, Jammu Airport faced multiple infrastructural challenges that restricted its operational capacity. The runway length was a persistent limitation, preventing the landing and take-off of larger aircraft. Night landing permissions were another constraint for years, restricting flight schedules and limiting the [] The post Jammu Aviation Transformation appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:59 am

Iran needs change of mindset not regime

K N Pandita knp627@gmail.com The ongoing war has brought ruin to Iran. The slogans, which the Ayatollahs deemed their jugular vein, were like to hell with Zionists (seyhun ha be jahannam) and Death to America (marg bar America). These petrifying slogans became frequent that many mullahs, instead of beginning the sermon to the congregations with bismillah (in the name of Allah) began with one or the other abusive slogans against Israel and America. Why is the Iranian theocracy lethally hostile [] The post Iran needs change of mindset not regime appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:55 am

11 MLAs defy diktat, expose Congress weakness in NDA states

RS Polls Show How Factionalism & 'Money Power' Have Hit Party

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 4:51 am

Tapping Fisheries Potential

The announcement of a Rs 100-crore Integrated Aqua Park in Anantnag marks a significant policy push towards harnessing Kashmirs immense but still underutilised fisheries potential. In a region where large-scale industrialisation faces structural constraints due to geography, ecology and security considerations, strengthening sectors rooted in natural advantages offers a more sustainable and inclusive growth path. Fisheries and aquaculture represent one such sector. With abundant water resources, favourable climatic conditions and an expanding domestic market, Kashmir possesses all the ingredients required [] The post Tapping Fisheries Potential appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:50 am

The rising heat-waves and beyond

Anoop Khajuria anoopkhajuria@gmail.com The latter half of February and the beginning of March this year have brought an unusual and worrying spike in temperatures across North India. The Himalayan regions-particularly the Kashmir Valley-have witnessed conditions more reminiscent of early spring than the tail end of winter. According to observations by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), several parts of the Kashmir Valley have recorded temperatures significantly above the seasonal average, raising fresh concerns about changing weather patterns in the fragile Himalayan [] The post The rising heat-waves and beyond appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:50 am

CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), J&K Council, and the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing student employability and fostering industry-oriented skills. The MoU was signed by Prof Yashwant Singh, Registrar, Central University of Jammu, and Khurshid Maqbool Dar, Director, CII J&K Council, in the presence of Prof Sanjeev Jain, Vice Chancellor, Central University of [] The post CII, CUJ ink MoU to boost industry -ready skills among students appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:49 am

Macron says France could help secure Hormuz only after bombing stops

Macron stressed any mission would require discussions and de-escalation with Iran

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:49 am

UEFA champions league results: Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Chelsea vs PSG, Arsenal vs Leverkusen

UEFA champions league: Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal progressed to the next round after defeating Manchester City, Chelsea, Bayer Leverkusen.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 4:47 am

SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: An exclusive interaction session featuring its proud alumnus, Absyu Sharma, who secured Rank 1 in the JKAS 2024 examination, organized by the SR College of Competitions was held here today. Being a student of SR College himself, Absyu Sharmas achievement added special significance to the event, inspiring current aspirants to follow in his footsteps. The session saw enthusiastic participation from JKAS candidates eager to learn directly from the topper. During the interaction, he shared his [] The post SR College organizes interaction with JKAS 2024 Topper appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:47 am

Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed as Israel vows to target new Supreme Leader

The death of Ali Larijani represents a major blow to Iran, whose long-serving leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed less than three weeks ago in US-Israeli strikes that ignited the war in West Asia

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:42 am

Florida man executed for killing a young mom who called 911 from his car begging for help

King's execution was the fourth this year in Florida and the seventh overall in 2026 including two executions in Texas and one in Oklahoma

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:39 am

CM hosts Iftaar in Srinagar, emphasizes unity and compassion

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday hosted Iftaar at Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Center here, bringing together people from different walks of life in the spirit of harmony and togetherness during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftaar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary, Ministers Sakeena Itoo and Javid Ahmad Dar, Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, legislators, senior civil and police officers, religious scholars, representatives of civil society and members [] The post CM hosts Iftaar in Srinagar, emphasizes unity and compassion appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:30 am

President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate the milestone of five billion meals served by the Akshaya Patra Foundation to schoolchildren across the country. Addressing the gathering, the President described the achievement as remarkable and said the foundations work contributes significantly to advancing educational objectives. Referring to the theme of the event From a Well-Nourished and Well-Educated India to a Developed India, she said a nourished [] The post President Murmu lauds Akshaya Patra Foundation for serving 5 billion meals to schoolchildren appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:30 am

Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI, Mar 17 : Health insurance is a priority for this government and it is expected that the country will have insurance for all by 2033, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour, she said the insurance sector is expanding and during 2024-25 it covered 58 crore lives in the country. Health insurance is a priority for this government. In fact, we are hoping that by 2033 we [] The post Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Perus Prime Minister resigns ahead of congressional confirmation vote

Denisse Miralles was appointed as Prime Minister in late February, after Interim President Jos Jer was removed from his post following corruption allegations and replaced by congressman Jose Mara Balczar

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Harmanpreet moves to 7th, Mandhana retains top spot in womens ODI rankings

DUBAI, Mar 17: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to seventh even as her deputy Smriti Mandhana continued to hold on to the top spot in the latest womens ODI rankings released today. Kaur moved up a spot to seventh after New Zealand legend Sophie Devine dropped two rungs to climb down to ninth. Jemimah Rodrigues remained static on 12th. New Zealand batter Maddy Greens fine knock of 94 in the final match of their ICC Womens Championship series against [] The post Harmanpreet moves to 7th, Mandhana retains top spot in womens ODI rankings appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Senior BJP leader and MP Rajya Sabha (Nominated ), Gulam Ali Khatana, today lauded the proactive and decisive leadership of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi during the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, stating that the Governments preparedness in protecting both Indian citizens and national energy security has been unimaginable and exemplary. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Parliament, Khatana drew attention to the evolving situation in West Asia, particularly the tensions involving Israel [] The post Modi Govts policies ensured Indians protection, energy security: Khatana appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:29 am

Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney

Excelsior Sports Correspondent KISHTWAR, Mar 17: District Police Kishtwar organized a Martyrs Memorial Cricket Tournament at the Sports Stadium in Gulabgarh, Paddar under the Civic Action Programme. The event was conducted in tribute to police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The tournament was inaugurated by Additional Superintendent of Police Kishtwar, Pardeep Singh Gouria, who emphasized the importance of such initiatives in strengthening police-public relations and encouraging sportsmanship among youth. He also highlighted the role of [] The post Police holds Martyrs Memorial Cricket tourney appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:28 am

U.S. Stock Market today: S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq beat war trends, end in green. Check top performing stocks

U.S. Stock Market today: Shares of airlines and travel companies rebounded from losses in recent weeks related to the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran and surging energy prices.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 4:25 am

Projectile hits area near Irans Bushehr nuclear power plant

The projectile hit the vicinity of the nuclear power plant in the port city of Bushehr at around 7 p.m. local time

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:24 am

Israel says striking Basij militia in Tehran after leader killed

The military launched new strikes targeting more than 10 different posts across Tehran.

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 4:19 am

Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Won't Return To Pre-War Norm As War Intensifies

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state.

NDTV 18 Mar 2026 4:10 am

Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: A major fraud involving lakhs of rupees has surfaced in Jammu, where several parents were allegedly cheated on the pretext of securing admissions for their children in professional courses such as MBBS and B.Tech. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Police sources said the Cyber Police Station Jammu has registered a case against Vidya 360 Educational Services, a Mohali-based consultancy, and started an investigation. They said the accused consultancy firm owners and staff members [] The post Admission scam busted in Jammu, consultancy booked appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:09 am

IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), City Branch Jammu organized the PACE Pneumonia Assessment; Care Education Module under the IAP Presidential Action Plan 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen the knowledge and clinical skills of pediatricians in the early diagnosis, management and prevention of pneumonia in children. Dr Sanjeev Kumar Digra, Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics, SMGS Hospital Jammu and President IAP City Branch Jammu, highlighted the importance of this workshop as pneumonia [] The post IAP organises workshop on Pneumonia Assessment & Care appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:09 am

PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: Reiterating further restructuring of the region, including the division of Kashmir into two Union Territories and the creation of a separate Homeland for Kashmiri Hindus to the East and North of River Jehlum in the Kashmir Valley, Panun Kashmir today said such a framework alone can ensure security, dignity and political empowerment of the genocide community. Talking to reporters here, today, PK chairman, Dr Ajay Chrungoo said recognition of genocide and reversal of its consequences [] The post PK reiterates division of Kashmir into 2 UTs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:08 am

Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday said he wanted to see the development in a positive light and hoped it would lead to a meaningful dialogue on the demands of agitating bodies in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here along with his wife and HIAL co-founder Gitanjali J Angmo, Wangchuk said the protests in Ladakh have been aimed solely at initiating a constructive dialogue process. Follow the [] The post Wangchuk hopes for meaningful dialogue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:07 am

Plus 2 Lecturers express dismay over non-serious approach of SED

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 17: The monthly meeting of All J&K +2 Lecturers Forum was held under the chairmanship of R S Salathia, Chairman, to deliberate upon the long-pending issue of regularisation of Incharge Lecturers and other service matters. Addressing the meeting, R S Salathia strongly criticized the inordinate delay in regularisation despite repeated assurances from the Government. He expressed serious concern over the issue of Assured Career Progression (ACP) and alleged that an officer of the rank of Special [] The post Plus 2 Lecturers express dismay over non-serious approach of SED appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:06 am

Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Allegations of horse trading of MLAs erupted as Rajya Sabha elections saw cross-voting in Bihar, Odisha and Haryana, with the opposition Congress suspending three of its legislators in Odisha and warning some of its MLAs of strict action in Haryana. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The ruling NDA won all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar, three of the four in Odisha and one of the two seats that went to polls in Haryana. [] The post Cross-voting: Cong initiates action against MLAs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:05 am

Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: Only two out of eleven drinking water schemes taken up under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Kupwara constituency have been completed so far, while the remaining projects are still at different stages of execution. Official data also shows that all four schemes taken up under the UT Capex programme in the constituency are still in progress. According to the official data on the status of schemes under JJM and UT Capex in the jurisdiction [] The post Most JJM water schemes in Kupwara incomplete appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:05 am

JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Mar 17: The J&K Students Association (JKSA) today urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene urgently to facilitate the evacuation of around 200 Indian students stranded near the Azerbaijan-Iran border amid tensions in the region. In a statement issued here, the Association said the students, many of them from Kashmir, had travelled from different parts of Iran to the Azerbaijan border in hopes of crossing over for their onward journey to India. However, JKSA said, Azerbaijani [] The post JKSA urges EAM to facilitate return of 200 Indian students from Iran appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:04 am

Postal Deptt launches premium services

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Department of Posts on Tuesday rolled out three premium services, with 24-hour and 48-hour delivery guarantees for urgent and time-sensitive consignments, as it seeks to reinvent itself against a growing field of courier services that promise delivery within hours. Launching the services 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India Posts revenue growth is encouraging, with a 20 per cent growth in the 11 [] The post Postal Deptt launches premium services appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 18 Mar 2026 4:03 am

Sajjanar Warns Citizens Against Sextortion Scams

Posts with messages such as Are you lonely? Why wait any longer Install this app.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 3:34 am

Israel Vows To Neutralise Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Israel's military on Tuesday vowed to hunt down and eutralise Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, after saying it had killed the Islamic republic's powerful national security chief in an airstrike.

NDTV 18 Mar 2026 3:30 am

Hyderabad Youth Courage Page Restricted In India

Hyderabad Youth Courage (HYC) and followed by over eight million users,

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 3:17 am

Achieved Martyrdom: Iran Confirms Death Of Security Chief Larijani

Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Tuesday confirmed the death of its chief Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an air strike.

NDTV 18 Mar 2026 3:14 am

Akshaya Patra Celebrates 25 Years of Service, Crosses Historic 5 Billion Meals Milestone

President Murmu underscored the significance of a nourished and educated society in realizing our national resolve to build Viksit Bharat by the year 2047.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 3:00 am

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message? Claude outage affected regions, service status updates

Claude down, when will AI chatbot be back up, and how to fix API error 500 message remains a top search as users report outages. Thousands faced issues with Claude chat and code. Reports surged globally, while Anthropic confirmed mitigation steps and ongoing investigation into the error.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 2:59 am

Hyderabad Scientist Dr. Venkatesh Devanur Elected President of World Neem Organisation

The organisation aims to boost neem cultivation

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 2:49 am

Erased two names on the punch card, many more to follow: Netanyahu

Netanyahu claimed to have eliminated Iranian leader Ali Larijani, the Secretary of the countrys Supreme National Security Council and Basij force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:47 am

Russia is joining U.S.-Iran war? Moscow is sharing satellite imagery, drone technology with Tehran, claims report

Donald Trumps indignant response to allies refusal to get involved in the war underscored that the conflict now in its third week and causing reverberations across the global economy.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 2:39 am

Centre and State government have failed to manage LPG shortage: NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

LPG shortage has created a panic situation in Maharashtra with people queuing outside the distribution centres

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:19 am

BJP Lawmakers Storm Telangana Assembly with Farmer Grievances, Demand Crop Insurance and Loan Waivers

Led by party MLAs A Maheshwar Reddy, Palvai Harish, and Payal Shankar, the saffron brigade gathered at the Martyrs Memorial in Gun Park before marching toward the Assembly gates.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 2:18 am

Indias West Asia reset more sinned against than sinning

India needs balance, sensitivity and agility to leverage emerging opportunities in West Asia

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:17 am

A bit of a blur over Indias new carbon credit plan

The strategy requires distinct focus on both smokestack and soil initiatives

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:16 am

Overzealous probe as fatal to prosecution as tardy ones: SC

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 2:15 am

Nothing at all: On Sonam Wangchuks release, Ladakh

The Centre must negotiate in good faith with Ladakhi leadership

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:14 am

Biryani Yummy When Cooked on Firewood

Some hotels removed soups, Chicken 65, roti from menu

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 2:14 am

Nitish Kumar kicks off fourth phase of Samriddhi Yatra in Bihar

On the first day, he visited Bhagalpur and Banka where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 641 projects worth 1151 crore.

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 2:06 am

Tamil Nadu: Rs 23.28 Crore Cash And Goods Seized

The demand for exempting the covering of statues and images of past leaders was raised at the all-party meeting held in Chennai after the announcement of the poll schedule by various leaders and the Election Commission of India had now agreed to it.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 2:04 am

Truck Collides with Under-construction FOB at Mehdipatnam

The bridge is an HMDA project aimed at improving pedestrian safety in Mehdipatnam.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 2:01 am

After Centres assurance on LPG supply, Bombay HC disposes of PIL

The petitioners had sought a direction to increase the supply of domestic LPG cylinders to meet the requirements of local consumers

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 1:59 am

Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups

Brazil are set to play France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando ahead of the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 1:59 am

AP Power Utilities Well-Prepared To Meet Future Power Demand

APCPDCL chairman and managing director P. Pulla Reddy said the in-house publication will provide engineers and professionals a platform to stay updated on developments in the sector.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:58 am

Uproar in Haryana Assembly after Congress secures wafer thin win in Rajya Sabha polls

Congress MLAs raised slogans of vote chor, gaddi chhod and stormed the well of the House

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 1:54 am

Maharashtra Launches LPG Helpline Amid Supply Concerns

Mr. Bhujbal made the statement in the Legislative Assembly while responding to concerns over shortages of petrol, diesel, and domestic and commercial LPG arising from the conflict situation in Gulf countries.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:52 am

Chaitra Navaratri: Time for New Beginnings & a Spiritual Reset

Chaitra Navaratri symbolizes renewal, growth and fresh beginnings. In many ways, the festival is a time to pause, reflect and realign life with positive intentions.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:52 am

Beeda Mastan Raises Food Safety Issues in Rajya Sabha

Mastan Rao urged the centre to scale up training infrastructure, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh, to boost employment in solar, wind and green hydrogen sectors.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:52 am

Inherited an IRA? Get it out within a decade or lose it

New inherited IRA rules have changed how people take money after someone dies. The old stretch option is mostly gone, and many heirs must finish withdrawals within 10 years. Some may also need yearly withdrawals depending on timing. These tax changes affect planning, savings, and future income, making it important to understand the latest IRA rules clearly and early.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 1:50 am

AP to Install Smart LED Street Lighting Across ULBs to Cut Costs and Emissions

EESL is executing the project at a competitive rate of 175 per light per month, inclusive of GST.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:48 am

Belagavi: 495 Fake Rs 500 Notes Seized, Four Held

Police said they seized 495 counterfeit Rs 500 notes from the accused.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:47 am

Prison outbreak: On the health crisis in Indias prisons

Indias overcrowded jails pose a serious health risk to inmates

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 1:47 am

Seaplane service fails to take off in Goa

Soiru Velip Panaji Efforts to introduce seaplane services in Goa under the Centres regional connectivity initiative have failed to take off, with the proposed routes in the state now cancelled due to lack of preparedness on the part of the operator and infrastructure gaps. Union Ministry of Civil Aviation had earlier rolled out seaplane operations []

The Navhind Times 18 Mar 2026 1:46 am

Goa likely to receive light rain today, tomorrow

NT Reporter Panaji Light rain and thundershowers are likely over Goa in the next couple of days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for the state. The weather office has warned of thunderstorm and lightning accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph at isolated locations on March []

The Navhind Times 18 Mar 2026 1:45 am

Congress finalises Bhatikar as candidate for Ponda bypoll

NT Reporter Panaji/Ponda Congress has finalised Dr Ketan Bhatikar as its candidate for the by-election to the Ponda legislative assembly constituency seat, which is scheduled to be held on April 9. Dr Bhatikar, who joined Congress last month, was earlier a Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) leader. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the name of []

The Navhind Times 18 Mar 2026 1:44 am

PM speaks to UAE president, slams Iran hits

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 1:43 am

RDSS Helps Families of 17 Farmers Who Committed Suicide with Rs.50,000 Each

RDSS secretary Gadi Srinu said despite their losses, none of the families have received ex-gratia under GO 43. Further, several of the widows are yet to get pensions.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:42 am

Shotage Of Commercial LPG Cylinder Hardly Had Any Impact On Cooking Foods At Zoos In Karnataka

While Bannerghatta Biological Park is coping with a slight shortage in supply of commercial LPG cylinders, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Zoological Park near Hampi of Vijayanagar district is in a comfortable situation.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:42 am

Why the affiliation system is outdated

The university affiliation system is now riddled with systemic inefficiencies, archaic academic rigidity, and administrative challenges that impede the progress of colleges

The Hindu 18 Mar 2026 1:39 am

Telangana HC Stays Single Judge Order On Differently-Abled Quota In DSC-2017 Teacher Recruitment

Controversy arose over changes in the allocation of vacancies earmarked for candidates during the recruitment process for Secondary Grade Teacher (SGT) posts

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:38 am

Almanac Writers Dismiss El Nino Effect, Project Varied Forecasts

Several almanac writers, however, have dismissed the El Nino warnings while projecting their varied forecasts.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:38 am

U.S.- Iran war: Strait of Hormuz puzzle for Donald Trump remains unsolved. Why is Strait of Hormuz Difficult to secure?

Strait of Hormuz is a difficult stretch of water to defend. Iran's conventional navy has largely been destroyed but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps still has plenty of weapons in its arsenal to cause damage.

The Economic Times 18 Mar 2026 1:37 am

Probe Ordered Into Dubeys VIP Entry At Closed Bhimashankar

Dubey has come under scanner for granting of special entry and VIP darshan to him even while the Jyotirlinga temple remained closed to the general public due to ongoing renovation work.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Mar 2026 1:34 am

Assembly polls: On Day 3 of reshuffles, EC shakes up West Bengal police

South & North Bengal ADGs And A Dozen SPs Shunted Out

The Times of India 18 Mar 2026 1:26 am