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A military cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff in southwestern Colombias Putumayo region. Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed casualties, though numbers remain unclear. Rescue teams have reached the site as authorities investigate the cause of the accident

Mokama MLA Anant Kumar Singh received a grand welcome in Patna after his release from Beur Jail. Thousands of supporters celebrated his return, with roadshows planned. Singh denied charges in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, calling the allegations false

Oil prices dropped and global markets rallied after Donald Trump announced a pause in strikes on Iran. The move brought relief to India by easing crude costs, though uncertainty remains over the conflicts long-term impact on energy supply and global stability

A brief tension broke out in Kuraoli, Mainpuri, over the venue for Eid namaz after a disagreement among locals. The situation was brought under control following timely intervention by the administration and community leaders, ensuring prayers were held peacefully at the idgah

The Bihar School Examination Board declared Class 12 results for 2026 with a record overall pass percentage of 85.19 per cent, with girls outperforming boys at 86.23 per cent versus 84.09 per cent. Girls dominated the merit list with 19 of 26 toppers being female

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has demanded a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia conflict after PM Narendra Modi addressed the issue in Lok Sabha. The opposition seeks to present its views as concerns grow over Indias energy security, trade routes, and economic impact

US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in military operations against Iran after days of escalating conflict following US-Israel strikes. Calling the talks productive, Trump signalled possible de-escalation while reaffirming US objectives in the region

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