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Rahul, Priyanka meet Gadkari; flag concerns over new vehicle fees in Rajasthan

The revised rate applies specifically to eligible non-commercial vehicles equipped with a valid FASTag

19 Mar 2026 9:36 am
NATO benefits more than US from Hormuz reopening: White House

Trump stated that NATO allies had endorsed US strikes targeting Iran`s nuclear capabilities but stopped short of active involvement

19 Mar 2026 9:19 am
After Qatar, Abu Dhabi on Iran`s target; Abu Dhabi halts gas facility operations

Meanwhile, Iraqi resistance groups have conducted daily attacks, primarily targeting American military installations in Iraq and other Arab nations, as per Press TV

19 Mar 2026 9:12 am
Saudi FM warns patience with Iranian aggression not unlimited

According to Al Jazeera, Saud reiterated his earlier point that his country reserves the right to respond to Iranian attacks.

19 Mar 2026 9:04 am
Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra amid West Asia tensions

Adani Ports, which operates Mundra Port, said in a statement that the crude oil carried by Jag Laadki was sourced from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and loaded at Fujairah Port there.

19 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Scindia pitches 6G as next big leap in global technology

Speaking at an international workshop on 6G standardisation, the minister noted that the world is at the threshold of a new technological epoch.

19 Mar 2026 8:57 am
Govt asks airlines to keep 60 per cent seats free of extra charges

At present, 20 per cent of the seats can be booked free of charge while the rest is paid, according to an airline official

19 Mar 2026 8:52 am
Odisha installs rooftop solar panels on 56793 buildings under central scheme

Deo said that the said solar panels have been installed on the houses of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana

19 Mar 2026 8:32 am
US eyes Cuba as next focus after Venezuela crackdown, says Trump

Colombia said Tuesday it is seeking an exemption from US sanctions to invest in Venezuelan electricity projects and natural gas ventures that could include the reopening of a gas pipeline between the neighbouring South American countries.

19 Mar 2026 8:26 am
Middle East conflict widens as Iran launches strikes after Israeli killings

Tehran escalates fast, launching wider strikes across Israel and Gulf hours after losing two top security figures, turning a conflict into a regional flashpoint

19 Mar 2026 8:21 am
Walks in like a tapori: Kangana Ranaut targets Rahul Gandhi

He walks in like a tapori and heckles those giving interviews. Rahul Gandhi himself is a shame.

19 Mar 2026 8:16 am
Leopard awareness is not optional for those living near SGNP

Officials said awareness drives were conducted across the society and neighbouring residential complexes to sensitise people about safety measures

19 Mar 2026 8:08 am
Roger Binnys all-round legacy gets its due at BCCI Awards

Bengaluru-based Roger Michael Humphrey Binny, who was conferred the CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award recently, gave up hockey and athletics to focus his energies on cricket

19 Mar 2026 8:00 am
Indian Railways attracted 942 million dollars in FDI over past 11 years

The FDI has supported major projects across the sector, with 100 per cent equity allowed under the automatic route for areas such as suburban corridor construction and operations through public-private partnerships (PPP), high-speed trains, dedicated freight corridors

18 Mar 2026 10:51 pm
Minor boy detained in Beed for allegedly assaulting a six-year-old girl

A 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed for allegedly luring and assaulting a six-year-old girl. Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and initiated further investigation

18 Mar 2026 10:12 pm
RailOne app crosses 2.57 crore downloads, sees strong passenger response

Indian Railways has introduced the RailOne mobile app, allowing passengers to book both reserved and unreserved tickets easily, enhancing digital convenience and reducing dependence on counters

18 Mar 2026 10:00 pm
PM Modi, Kuwait Crown Prince discuss West Asia crisis, Hormuz navigation

PM Modi condemned attacks on Kuwaits sovereignty and territorial integrity, and thanked Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah and the Kuwaiti government for their continued support in ensuring the safety and well-being of the Indian community

18 Mar 2026 9:56 pm
Centre seeks state support to expand Vande Bharat network amid high occupancy

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that as on March 12, 2026, the Indian Railways is operating 162 Vande Bharat Chair Car services on its network. Only two Vande Bharat Sleeper services are currently running

18 Mar 2026 9:47 pm
Delhi Police bust illegal LPG units, seize 269 cylinders amid supply crisis

Delhi Police busted multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing 269 cylinders and arresting six persons amid an ongoing LPG crisis

18 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Israel launches airstrikes on central Beirut; Hezbollah TV director among dead

The Israeli military also announced plans to strike river crossings in southern Lebanon. Lebanon was drawn into the broader Middle East war on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in retaliation for the killing of Irans supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

18 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Domestic LPG production up by 40 per cent as supply concerns remain: Govt

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry, said the increase in domestic LPG production is part of efforts to ensure uninterrupted supply

18 Mar 2026 6:51 pm
IRCTC announces 11-day Australia tour at Rs 3.9 lakh per person

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has launched the Astonishing Australia tour package, offering a 10-night, 11-day itinerary covering top destinations like Melbourne, Cairns, Gold Coast, and Sydney with all-inclusive services

18 Mar 2026 6:41 pm
WATCH: Bengaluru family packs elderly man in gunny sack as human parcel

A Bengaluru familys stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a human parcel to protest bus seat shortages during the festive season backfired, sparking panic and going viral for all the wrong reasons

18 Mar 2026 4:59 pm
IMD issues orange alert for 14 districts; thunderstorms and hail forecasted

After recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a short spell of showers and isolated thunderstorms in parts of the region over the next few days

18 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
Watch: Olive Ridley hatchlings make group dash to sea at Puri`s Blue Flag beach

The event has sparked optimism among conservationists, who see it as a positive sign for ongoing efforts to protect marine biodiversity along Odishas coastline

18 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
INS Trikand concludes Mauritius port call, strengthening ties

INS Trikand participated in the 58th Mauritius National Day parade at Champ de Mars with a marching contingent, naval band, and helicopter flypast, enhancing the ceremonial grandeur

18 Mar 2026 4:18 pm
SC says Eid holiday as per govt notification, registry open on March 21

The apex court stated that the observance of the Eid holiday will depend on the official announcement made by the government, which is based on the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal

18 Mar 2026 4:09 pm
Russian oil tanker bound for China reroutes to India amid global energy crisis

The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, carrying Urals crude, is expected to arrive at New Mangalore Port on March 21, according to ship-tracking data

18 Mar 2026 3:44 pm
Helicopter crashes during landing in eastern Nepal, one injured

According to local authorities, the helicopter went down while landing on a field in Khotang district at around 11:51 am. Officials said the aircraft crashed onto farmland during the final phase of landing

18 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
PM Modi announces financial aid for Indore fire incident victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the Indore fire tragedy that killed seven people. The fire broke out at a 3-storey residential building in Brijeshwari Annexe at around 4 am

18 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
Delhi govt floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two VIP inspection boats on Yamuna

Delhi government floats Rs 6.2 crore tender for two high-spec boats on the Yamuna, to be used for river monitoring, surveys, flood management and official inspection visits

18 Mar 2026 3:23 pm
Ayodhya gears up for President Murmu`s visit on March 19

Elaborate arrangements are underway in Ayodhya for President Droupadi Murmu`s visit on March 19, during which she will participate in the installation of the Ram Yantra on the second floor of the Ram Mandir, Vedic rituals by 51 scholars, and honour nearly 400 workers who contributed to the temple`s construction

18 Mar 2026 2:49 pm
Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra with 80,000 MT crude oil

The vessel was loaded at Fujairah Port and reached Mundra amid heightened global energy concerns and ongoing disruptions in key shipping routes

18 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
US drops 5,000-pound munitions on Iranian missile sites near Hormuz

According to US Central Command, the latest attacks involved multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator munitions aimed at hardened Iranian missile sites along Irans coastline near the Strait of Hormuz

18 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
Tankers reroute from China to India amid spike in Russian oil purchases

The rerouting coincides with India sharply increasing its procurement of Russian oil. Indian refiners are estimated to have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of crude within a week, reflecting a rapid response to evolving global supply conditions

18 Mar 2026 2:20 pm
Priyanka Gandhi expresses disappointment over Pradyut Bordoloi`s Congress exit

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi termed Assam MP Pradyut Bordolois resignation from the Indian National Congress as unfortunate and regrettable, suggesting he was upset over ticket allocation. Bordoloi submitted his resignation to party president Mallikarjun Kharge after a long association with the party

18 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Hours after quitting Congress, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP

Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party hours after resigning from the Indian National Congress, alleging humiliation and lack of support within the partys state unit. He was inducted in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi

18 Mar 2026 2:02 pm
Politics has no full stop: PM Modis message to retiring Rajya Sabha members

Addressing the Upper House during the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such occasions transcend political divisions and bring members together in a shared spirit of respect and reflection

18 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Uyghur leaders slam Chinas UN message on Islamophobia as hypocritical

Chinas statement at the UN opposing Islamophobia triggered strong criticism from Uyghur activists, who accused Beijing of hypocrisy and ongoing repression of Muslim communities

18 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
West Asia war: UAE promises top-priority crude oil supply to South Korea

The UAE has promised South Korea top-priority crude oil supply of 24 million barrels, while President Lee Jae Myung thanked Japan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia for helping evacuate South Korean nationals amid ongoing Middle East tensions

18 Mar 2026 1:30 pm
Tensions rise as Pakistan strikes Afghanistan; Kabul accuses attack on hospital

Pakistan insists on precise strikes, but Afghan officials say five hospital blocks were destroyed, with over 50 bodies still trapped under debris

18 Mar 2026 12:28 pm
BJP backs EC police reshuffle in West Bengal ahead of polls

Sinha alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had created a syndicate within the state police by appointing loyalists, but claimed the ECs move had broken this network

18 Mar 2026 12:27 pm
Delhi: 6 killed after massive fire breaks out at residential building in Palam

Residents said the fire may have been caused by a short circuit around 6 am, which quickly spread through the building. Around 10 to 15 people were believed to be inside at the time

18 Mar 2026 12:23 pm
Around 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz despite conflict, Iran keeps oil flowing

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor that handles nearly one-fifth of the worlds crude oil supply, has seen a sharp decline in traffic since the conflict began

18 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Iranian strike hits Al Minhad Air Base in UAE; no Australian personnel injured

An Iranian strike hit Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE, causing minor damage to Australian medical and accommodation facilities, but all Australian Defence Force personnel are safe and accounted for

18 Mar 2026 11:48 am
Kim Jong Un secures near-total victory with 99.93 votes in North Korea polls

Reports suggest that more than 70 per cent of the deputies in the new assembly are new faces, indicating a significant reshuffle within the political structure

18 Mar 2026 11:46 am
Case backlog, vacancies cripple consumer courts across India: Report

A consumer justice report, released on Wednesday, reveals that more than half of all president and member posts in State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions (SCDRCs) were vacant in 2025

18 Mar 2026 11:28 am
Hotel and restaurant owners` body seeks licence fee relief amid LPG crisis

The Hotel and Restaurant Association (Western India) (HRAWI) on Tuesday submitted a representation to Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for State Excise, requesting a one-month extension of the licence fee payment deadline from March 31 to April 30

18 Mar 2026 11:13 am
Airlines must allocate 60 per cent of seats free of cost: DGCA

The DGCA has directed Indian airlines to provide 60 percent of seats free of charge, ensure families sit together, facilitate carriage of sports equipment, musical instruments and pets, and prominently display passenger rights to enhance transparency and passenger experience

18 Mar 2026 11:13 am
Parts of Maharashtra reel under hot weather; rain alert for Marathwada

Among the hottest regions, Beed and Sholapur recorded highs of 39 degrees Celsius, followed closely by Jeur at 38.5 degrees Celsius and Osmanabad at 37.8 degrees Celsius. Parbhani and Malegaon also saw elevated temperatures, hovering around 38 degrees Celsius

18 Mar 2026 10:29 am