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Hezbollah has fired over 2,000 missiles, rockets at Israel in last two weeks

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Hezbollah has launched about 2,000 missiles, rockets and drones at Israeli civilians over the past two weeks, criticising a joint appeal by Western nations for de-escalation as a distorted view of reality

17 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
Eknath Shinde meets PM Modi, discusses Maharashtra issues and Gulf situation

Shiv Sena Members of Parliament, led by Parliamentary Party leader Shrikant Shinde, also interacted with the prime minister during the visit

17 Mar 2026 4:15 pm
Crude oil prices rebound amid West Asia war concerns over supply disruptions

Crude oil prices surged in futures trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, with fears of supply disruptions driving global market volatility despite recent corrections

17 Mar 2026 4:03 pm
Man held for illegal sale of LPG in Delhi; 62 cylinders seized

Police said the cylinders were sourced from a gas agency in Meerut. They were reportedly loaded onto the vehicle at a secluded location before being transported to Delhi for illegal sale

17 Mar 2026 3:36 pm
Sri Lanka announces 4-day work week amid fuel shortage fears

The decision, which comes into effect from March 18, was taken as part of contingency measures to conserve fuel and ensure continuity of essential services

17 Mar 2026 3:07 pm
Cuba plunged into nationwide blackout as energy crisis deepens

Cubas Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed a complete disconnection of the national electrical system, marking the third major blackout in the past four months

17 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Supreme Court removes age limit on maternity leave for adoptive mothers

A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan observed that adoption is an integral part of reproductive autonomy and must be treated on par with biological parenthood

17 Mar 2026 2:17 pm
Woman killed after iron bridge collapses in Delhi`s Roop Nagar

Rescue operations were carried out by multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Police, and other emergency teams, officials said

17 Mar 2026 1:59 pm
India Post launches its quick `next-day delivery` service; check details

In the first phase, the service will be available in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad

17 Mar 2026 1:41 pm
Oil prices rise as Hormuz tensions deepen, markets stay steady

Oil prices rose again as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing attacks in the Middle East increased supply concerns, while global stock markets remained steady despite the uncertainty

17 Mar 2026 1:31 pm
Delhi HC orders removal of posts linking Hardeep Puris daughter to Epstein

Justice Mini Pushkarna ordered that all such posts be removed within 24 hours and restrained individuals from publishing or circulating similar content on any social media platform

17 Mar 2026 1:08 pm
West Asia war: Indian tanker Nanda Devi arrives at Vadinar with 46,500 MT LPG

The LPG tanker had earlier departed from Qatar after a safe Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets, transit amid tensions in the region

17 Mar 2026 1:00 pm
Qatar intercepts missile attacks while explosions were heard near Dubai

Qatar and the UAE faced missile and drone attacks from Iran, which were largely intercepted by air defence systems. Fires in Qatar and the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone were contained, and no casualties were reported

17 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Air India to add 36 extra flights to Europe, North America amid travel surge

The airline said the extra services will operate from Delhi and Mumbai to major global hubs, including London (Heathrow), Toronto, Frankfurt and Zurich

17 Mar 2026 12:17 pm
Massive fire breaks out at pharmaceutical unit in Palghar`s Boisar

The incident occurred at a facility in the Boisar Industrial Estate around 8:30 am, according to district disaster management cell chief Vivekanand Kadam

17 Mar 2026 11:46 am
CBSE warns exam evaluators against sharing evaluation info on social media

George addressed the queries regarding the board examinations

17 Mar 2026 11:41 am
IMD warns of thunderstorms, gusty winds in parts of Maharashtra

The IMD has also issued a short-term nowcast warning, predicting light spells of rain in Sangli and Kolhapur over the next three hours. The alert, issued at 10 am, remains valid for three hours

17 Mar 2026 10:42 am
Woman mauled to death by stray dogs in Pune, ADR filed

A 32-year-old woman, Shobha Vijay Waghmare, was fatally mauled by a pack of six stray dogs near Ambethan Chowk in Chakan, Pune, in the early hours of Monday, with CCTV footage confirming the attack

17 Mar 2026 10:42 am
West Asia war: Indian LPG tanker Nanda Devi set to reach Kandla Port

The vessel recently passed through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global markets. Authorities said its safe transit into the open sea marks a positive development amid heightened regional tensions

17 Mar 2026 9:46 am
Over 400 dead in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul Rehabilitation Centre: Afghanistan

The attack, which occurred late at night, caused widespread destruction at the facility where patients undergoing treatment and staff members were present. Authorities say the strike is among the deadliest single incidents affecting civilians in Afghanistan in recent years

17 Mar 2026 9:34 am
Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis

It was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months

17 Mar 2026 9:14 am
Trump says a former president had an Iran confession, aides to his predecessors

He repeated that Iran had been a threat to the United States for decades but said he is the only president who had the courage to do something about it

17 Mar 2026 9:07 am
West Asia war: UAE shuts airspace following Iranian missile, drone strikes

Earlier, the UAE`s Ministry of Defence stated that it was responding to a new wave of missile and drone attacks launched by Iran, Al Jazeera reported

17 Mar 2026 8:58 am
JD Vance backs Donald Trump on Iran, says administration united on policy

CNN reported that in 2024, Vance had said a war with Iran would not serve US interests and would be a huge distraction of resources

17 Mar 2026 8:54 am
US Israel attack Iran: Iranians cross into Iraq for food, internet amid war

Travellers said constant airstrikes and soaring food prices have made life in Iran increasingly desperate

17 Mar 2026 8:47 am
Jammu and Kashmir: 235 evacuated after heavy snowfall at Sinthan Top

One person was killed and another injured after a landslide triggered by rain, struck a hydro-power project site near Dangduru on Sunday night, trapping two workers, the officials said

17 Mar 2026 8:44 am
Assembly polls 2026: EC removes top West Bengal officials ahead of state polls

The poll panel said the decision was taken following a review of the poll preparedness of the state.

17 Mar 2026 8:41 am
SC closes case against Ali Khan Mahmudabad over lack of prosecution sanction

As a one-time magnanimity, we have closed the issue by not according sanction

17 Mar 2026 8:35 am
West Asia war: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 12, including pregnant woman and

The woman had been pregnant with twins, the hospital said

17 Mar 2026 8:33 am
Israel Ambassador Reuven Azar debunks viral rumours about Netanyahu

The Ambassador addressed the viral social media rumours, asserting that a recent video of the Prime Minister at a cafe is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence

17 Mar 2026 8:28 am
Maharashtra copy-free exam drive falters, state must tackle the roots

Recent cheating cases during the SSC and HSC exams show that while enforcement and surveillance are important, lasting reform will require addressing the deeper culture of academic dishonesty within the system overseen by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education

17 Mar 2026 8:27 am
Colours of Mumbai: Are the city`s iconic shades fading into concrete monotony?

If we had to pick a representative colour for our city, what would it be? Lets pull out a possible shade card and see what comes together

17 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Trump urges nations to deploy warships as Hormuz tensions push oil near USD 105

US President Donald Trump urges seven nations to guard Strait of Hormuz; oil executives warn of global supply disruption

17 Mar 2026 8:23 am
Disciplinary action initiated against policeman for manhandling journalist

A policeman in Kufri near Shimla is facing disciplinary action after allegedly manhandling a senior journalist and obstructing him from covering a news event. The incident, captured on camera and widely shared on social media, drew criticism from the media fraternity

17 Mar 2026 12:26 am
Uttarakhand: Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara to open on May 23

Uttarakhands Sri Hemkund Sahib Gurdwara, the highest-altitude Sikh shrine, will reopen on May 23. The Sri Hemkund Sahib Management Trust and state authorities are making arrangements for pilgrims, including accommodation, meals, and safety during the annual trek

16 Mar 2026 11:50 pm
UK won`t be drawn into `wider war`: PM Starmer

He said the UK is working with all of our allies, including our European partners, to bring together a viable, collective plan to restore freedom of navigation to the region, and ease the economic impacts

16 Mar 2026 11:32 pm
Hard Rock International ends JSM Corp pact; 10 Hard Rock Cafe outlets to shut

Florida-based Hard Rock International has terminated its franchise agreements with JSM Corporation Pvt Ltd, resulting in the closure of Hard Rock Cafe outlets across 10 locations in India including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, New Delhi and Pune

16 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
Keralam Assembly polls: BJP releases 47 candidates for Keralam elections

The BJP released its first list of 47 candidates for the Kerala Assembly elections, fielding BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Nemom and former Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan from Kazhakoottam

16 Mar 2026 7:35 pm
BJP`s first Bengal candidate list out; Suvendu to contest Bhabanipur seat

The BJP released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari fielded from both Nandigram where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021 and Bhabanipur, the TMC chief`s current constituency

16 Mar 2026 7:34 pm
Watch: People chase tiger on road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve

A viral video showing several people walking behind a tiger on the MoharliPadmapur road near Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve has sparked outrage among wildlife conservationists, who warned the reckless act could have triggered a dangerous human-wildlife conflict incident

16 Mar 2026 6:39 pm
LPG bookings decline as government cracks down on hoarding and black marketing

After a surge in panic bookings, LPG cylinder demand has begun to ease across the country. Authorities have launched raids in multiple states to check hoarding and black marketing while urging consumers to avoid unnecessary bookings

16 Mar 2026 6:36 pm
Bus overturns, catches fire after tyre burst in Beed; 20 injured

Twenty passengers were injured when a tourist bus overturned after a tyre burst at a sharp curve near Surani in Beed district. The vehicle later caught fire, destroying passenger belongings and spreading flames to nearby farmland

16 Mar 2026 5:13 pm
Woman mauled to death by stray dogs near Pune-Nashik Highway

A 33-year-old woman was killed after a pack of stray dogs attacked her in the early hours of Monday in Punes Chakan area. The victim, identified as Shobha Waghmare, was walking along a service road near the Pune-Nashik Highway when the incident occurred

16 Mar 2026 5:12 pm
EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for evacuating 550 Indian nationals from Iran

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran, as the conflict entered its third week

16 Mar 2026 4:33 pm
India warns nationals in Iran against crossing land borders without coordination

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with the Embassy, cautioning that uncoordinated movement could lead to serious logistical and immigration difficulties

16 Mar 2026 4:07 pm
Flying squads, surveillance teams deployed as MCC takes effect: ECI

The ECI has deployed over 5,173 flying squads and more than 5,200 Static Surveillance Teams (SSTs) across the poll-bound states to address complaints within 100 minutes, the poll body said

16 Mar 2026 3:15 pm
NCP (SP) won`t contest against Sunetra Pawar in Baramati bypoll: Sule

Speaking in Delhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule said that the NCP (SP) will not field a candidate against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Sunetra Pawar in Baramati

16 Mar 2026 2:22 pm
Australia, Japan decline naval deployment at the Strait of Hormuz

US allies including Australia and Japan have declined while some are reviewing Donald Trumps request to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with Iran

16 Mar 2026 2:21 pm
Air India Delhi-New York flight diverted to Ireland due to technical snag

An Air India spokesperson said the flight, AI102, landed safely at 0430 hours local time in Shannon. All passengers and crew are safe. The aircraft is currently undergoing detailed technical inspections as per established safety protocols, a spokesperson said

16 Mar 2026 1:56 pm
Indias WPI inflation edges up to 2.13 per cent in February

India`s wholesale price index inflation edged up to 2.13 per cent in February from 1.81 per cent in January, driven by higher prices of manufactured goods, basic metals, food articles and textiles, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

16 Mar 2026 1:53 pm