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According to state media Press TV, the letters call for condemnation of what Tehran describes as an unprovoked military offensive by the United States and Israel
Traffic movement will be restricted on several key roads in central Delhi due to Navratri celebrations at the Jhandewalan Temple from March 23 to March 27, police said on Monday
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that by Saturday, around 3,500 raids had been carried out nationwide. These operations led to the seizure of more than 1,200 gas cylinders
The Prime Minister also outlined the multifaceted challenges India faces due to the tensions in the Gulf nations; he said that West Asia is also important for India as approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries
An Air Canada Express jet collided with a firetruck while landing at New Yorks LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others. The crash led to a shutdown of airport operations, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause
Iran has begun charging a USD 2 million transit fee on certain vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control amid rising tensions with the US and Israel, while maintaining that the route remains open for navigation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which was sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review, while the Opposition raised concerns over excessive delegation of powers
Union Minister Chirag Paswan slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks targeting PM Modi at an Eid gathering, where she dubbed him the biggest infiltrator and accused the Centre of trying to rob people of their voting rights through the SIR process
Hezbollah carried out 63 military operations targeting Israeli positions in the last 24 hours, including rocket barrages, drone strikes and artillery fire, according to Iranian state media Press TV. The operations were launched in response to recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon
NDA candidates from four Guwahati constituencies BJP`s Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, Diplu Ranjan Sharma from New Guwahati, Vijay Gupta from Central Guwahati, and AGP`s Tapan Das from Dimoria took out a joint rally through the city streets on Monday before filing their nominations together
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the CCS meeting as timely and necessary, given the escalating geopolitical tensions and their global repercussions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 PM on Monday on the ongoing West Asia conflict, a day after chairing a high-level meeting to review India`s petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and fertiliser sectors
Addressing a press conference, Sanjay Raut said the government has not clearly articulated Indias role despite the conflicts growing global implications
Reports indicated that at least five firefighters may have been seriously hurt, while around several passengers on board the aircraft were also reported to have sustained injuries
Emergency teams responded to the scene after air defence systems dealt with the incoming missile, with debris landing in a residential area, authorities added
The Iranian Embassy in India on Saturday thanked the kindness and humanity of Indians for donating money and jewellery to rebuild Iran
The increase in high-octane fuel prices will not impact public transport fares and air travel costs, ARY News reported
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz, crucial to oil and other exports, would be completely closed immediately if the US follows up on President Donald Trump`s threat to attack its power plants
At least 10 Palestinians were injured in settler attacks across West Bank villages following a settler funeral, while four others were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza amid rising regional tensions
An 11-year-old from Ahilyanagar was left screaming on a lonely road, her face burning, her bicycle lying behind, and a village asking how an innocent child became a target of an acid attack. A family with no enemies and no disputes, now lives with fear they just cannot explain
The police seized 74 LPG cylinders 70 domestic and four commercial along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday, an officer said
The accused Katie Michelle Phelps, 32, and Christopher Ross Harvey, 35, are from California
Meanwhile, opposition leaders on Sunday staged a gherao and demanded Bhullars arrest
Interrogations revealed that they were directed by a foreign handler to set up solar-powered, SIM-based CCTV cameras in key areas.
A student said that they cannot hold down a job, as they are unable to produce a degree certificate even after six months in a job
Their results suggest the material may have done double duty in prehistoric life, helping attach stone tools while also offering a way to treat wounds
A further subset of 24 planets falls within a more restrictive definition of habitability.
In 2021, Belgian researchers launched a study to see whether long-term symptoms could be predicted during the acute phase of infection
More than 100 people, including children, were injured after ballistic missiles fired by Iran struck the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona
Its sad that the United States of America is being turned into an object of ridicule in most countries except for India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the southern city of Arad, struck by Iranian missiles on Saturday, and warned that Iran`s intercontinental ballistic missile attack on Diego Garcia 4,000 km away proves Tehran can reach deep into Europe and poses a danger to the entire world
The Gadchiroli Police successfully conducted the constable recruitment written exam with 99.54 per cent attendance. Over 6,900 candidates appeared across 14 centres under tight security, with answer keys released the same day to ensure transparency in the selection process
Amid escalating West Asia tensions, a former diplomat highlights Irans strategic approach, Strait of Hormuz developments, and global diplomatic efforts involving the US and Japan. With no radiation leaks reported, the crisis continues to impact energy supplies and regional stability
Nearly 200 people were injured, including 11 seriously, after Iranian ballistic missiles struck Israel`s Dimona and Arad after Israeli air defences failed to intercept at least two projectiles. Among the seriously injured were a 12-year-old boy in Dimona and a five-year-old girl in Arad
INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed a productive port call at Port Victoria, Seychelles, from March 16-20, participating in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 alongside the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Seychelles Defence Forces in the Indian Navy`s maiden participation in the exercise
More than 5,500 people have been evacuated as Hawaii`s Oahu island suffered its worst flooding in over 20 years, with heavy rain and thunderstorms continuing to batter the state. Hawaii Governor Josh Green warned of another 4-6 inches of rain on Oahu over the weekend
Sri Lanka`s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation announced its third fuel price hike in less than a month, with all fuel products including auto diesel, petrol and kerosene rising by 60-90 rupees per litre from midnight Saturday. Auto diesel prices have surged to 382 rupees per litre from 281 rupees before the hikes began
Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged that a Lord Ram statue being sculpted for Ram Navami celebrations was vandalised in Nandigram`s Bheturia area, accusing jihadis of severing the idol`s head and blaming Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee`s appeasement politics for enabling such incidents
Parents of over 200 Jammu and Kashmir students stranded at the Azerbaijan border have demanded urgent Central government intervention, with students facing severe financial hardship, health issues including chest infections and influenza, and procedural delays that are issuing only 6-10 exit codes per day
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone targeting its strategic eastern region, home to major oil resources, amid escalating Gulf tensions. The kingdom also downed multiple drones and a missile, condemning Iran and expelling Iranian military staff following repeated attacks
Amid a nationwide LPG crisis, the Indian government has directed CGD firms to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments. Additional LPG allocations, anti-hoarding raids, and fast-tracked gas infrastructure approvals aim to stabilise fuel supply and prevent shortages
The West Asia war escalated sharply as Iran launched missile strikes near Israels nuclear centre, injuring dozens, after Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iranian power plants. Tensions surged over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions
Terrorism-related death surge is largely attributed to Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) attacks, escalating violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, and regional instability caused by Afghanistans Taliban resurgence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the longest-serving head of an elected government in India, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. With over two decades in leadership roles, he has also set multiple political and digital milestones
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi indicated that the country could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces (SDF) for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is achieved in the ongoing Middle East conflict
Sources indicated that the lifting of these restrictions will return pricing to a market-driven model. While removing the caps, the Ministry cautioned airlines to maintain reasonable, transparent pricing and warned of potential regulatory intervention if unjustified surges occur
Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted multiple drones and a ballistic missile targeting its capital and eastern regions, following repeated attacks linked to Iran. The kingdom has condemned Irans attacks, expelled Iranian diplomats, and reaffirmed its commitment to defend sovereignty
Amid global supply chain disruptions, India has received LPG and crude oil shipments from the US and Russia, following temporary US sanctions relief on Russian and Iranian oil. Ports in Mangalore and Gujarat handled these critical supplies, while authorities continue monitoring Indian vessels in the Persian Gulf
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the United States would hit and obliterate Iranian power plants if the vital shipping route is not reopened without threat
Police said that the officer had left his house on a motorcycle around 7 am for work

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