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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two incidents were reported at Candolim beach

The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, who led a powerful internal security service that has crushed waves of mass protests against the Shiite theocracy.

The bus driver was attempting to negotiate through parked trolleys when it collided head-on with an oncoming truck trailer, police said

These MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena of Sanakhemundi, Dasarathi Gomango of Mohana and Sofia Firdous of Barabati-Cuttack

Paramedics from MDA arrived at the scene in the city of Ramat Gan and declared the death of a man and a woman who suffered severe shrapnel injuries

From a ruthless system that produced top quality players, Mumbais cricket landscape has shifted due to power centres, where decisions are made by influential people, leading to selection of players, who lack the technical spine for the big stage

The comments come as US and Israeli forces continue targeted strikes against Iranian military infrastructure and missile sites.

Additionally, Ajay Agarwal, Director (Projects) at UPCL, has been removed from his post

Security officials have confirmed the base is safe and the lockdown has been lifted.

It was one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict-battered city in recent history

Despite an unclear narrative, Sankalp remains watchable for its strong performances, especially Nana Patekars Chanakya-like mentor navigating power, ambition and long-term political strategy

Maharashtra plans a dedicated panel and stricter laws to identify, penalise, and permanently bar bogus doctors and illegal clinics, treating such offences as serious threats to public health

Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai to Jeddah, while Air India Express will handle one flight each from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mangalore, plus two flights from Kozhikode

In a statement by MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, India unequivocally denounced the attack as a cowardly and unconscionable act of violence. MEA said the facility could by no means be justified as a military target and accused Pakistan of trying to dress up a massacre as a military operation

Beed tehsildar Vyankatesh Munde has been suspended after his arrest by ACB for allegedly demanding a Rs 20,000 bribe to issue a solvency certificate. He was absent from office post-arrest and reassigned to Jalna

PM Narendra Modi held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, discussing the escalating West Asia crisis and stressing the need for peace and regional stability amid west asia conflict

Joseph Kent sharply criticised the rationale for military action against Iran. He claimed Washington entered the war primarily due to pressure from Israel and its influential American lobby rather than any direct threat to national security

The Trinamool Congress released its first list of 291 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee set to contest from Bhabanipur, where she will face Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in a high-stakes rematch

The Centre told Parliament that 41.41 lakh ineligible ration cards were deleted in 2025 under reforms to the Public Distribution System, with Haryana reporting the highest removals. Nimuben Jayantibhai Bambhaniya said digitisation, Aadhaar seeding and ePoS devices helped improve targeting and curb leakages

Nearly three lakh 14-year-old girls have been vaccinated under the nationwide HPV campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, officials said. The initiative, rolled out across multiple states, aims to protect adolescents from cervical cancer by immunising them against the Human Papillomavirus

Pakistan`s recent economic recovery marked by easing inflation, rising forex reserves and a current account surplus faces fresh pressure as Middle East tensions disrupt energy supplies and threaten remittance flows

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Sitaula area of Darchula district in Sudurpaschim Province, Nepal, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The Himalayan nation remains highly vulnerable due to its location in an active seismic zone