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Reliance denies reports of buying Iranian crude amid tensions

Reliance Industries Limited has denied reports of purchasing Iranian crude, calling them baseless. The clarification comes amid reports of a temporary US authorisation allowing sale of stranded Iranian oil to stabilise global energy markets

26 Mar 2026 7:39 pm
No fuel shortage, Centre increases LPG supply to priority sectors

The government also reiterated that all oil refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude oil inventories, ensuring uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel across the country

26 Mar 2026 6:43 pm
PM Modi to interact with Chief Ministers on West Asia crisis tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers via video conference to assess preparedness and coordinate Indias response to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The meeting will focus on ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of `Team India`, said the official

26 Mar 2026 5:41 pm
Debris from intercepted missiles kills two in UAE, reports say

Two people were killed and three injured in Abu Dhabi after debris from intercepted missiles fell on a street, as UAE air defences continue responding to repeated threats. The total number of deaths has risen to 11 after the latest incident in Abu Dhabi, Gulf News reported

26 Mar 2026 5:40 pm
BJP backs RG Kar victims mother in Bengal Assembly elections

Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has fielded Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, from Panihati. Party leaders defended the move, calling it a step toward justice and womens empowerment

26 Mar 2026 4:52 pm
PM Modi to inaugurate Phase 1 of Noida International Airport on March 28

PM Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar on March 28. Built at a cost of Rs 11,200 crore, the airport is set to boost connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region and strengthen Indias aviation infrastructure with modern, sustainable and scalable facilities.

26 Mar 2026 4:24 pm
Delhi CM launches Vidya Vahini scheme to support schoolgoing girls with bicycle

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed bicycles to around 1,000 schoolgirls under the Vidya Vahini initiative, aiming to ease travel and promote uninterrupted education for girls. She said the initiative aims to remove barriers that often prevent girls from continuing their studies

26 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Indias fuel stocks secure amid global crisis; govt dismisses shortage rumours

The government has assured that India has around 60 days of crude reserves and a stable LPG supply, urging citizens not to believe misinformation about fuel shortages. There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country, it said in a statement

26 Mar 2026 4:19 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: Turkish firm-operated tanker attacked in Black Sea

A Turkish-operated oil tanker carrying crude oil from Russia was hit by an explosion in the Black Sea, possibly caused by an unmanned surface vehicle. Turkish authorities are investigating the incident and monitoring the situation closely

26 Mar 2026 3:27 pm
SC refuses to stay HC order allowing disciplinary proceedings against Wankhede

The proceedings are linked to the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug seizure case, during his tenure as Zonal Director with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)

26 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Air India`s A350 aircraft enroute to London faces tech issue; returns to Delhi

An Air India A350 aircraft en route to London Heathrow returned safely to Delhi after a suspected technical issue, with the airline initiating detailed checks. The same A350-900 aircraft VT-JRF had faced a technical issue on March 15

26 Mar 2026 2:53 pm
PM invokes Lord Ram`s ideals for `Viksit, Aatmanirbhar Bharat` on Ram Navami

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on Ram Navami, invoking the ideals of Lord Ram and expressing hope that his values will guide India towards a Viksit and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

26 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Over 2 lakh devotees offer prayers at Vaishno Devi during Chaitra Navratri

More than 2.69 lakh devotees have visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir during Chaitra Navratri, with authorities ensuring smooth and secure pilgrimage arrangements

26 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Adhikari takes part in Ram Navami procession at Bhabanipur ahead of WB polls

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari participated in a Ram Navami procession in Bhabanipur, while heightened security was deployed across West Bengal, especially in sensitive districts like Howrah and Hooghly

26 Mar 2026 2:46 pm
Govt offers free lifetime rail travel to Indian armed forces gallantry awardees

The Government of India has announced free lifetime train travel for Sena, Nau Sena, and Vayu Sena Medal awardees along with their families. At the same time, Indian Railways and the Army have launched a new framework to improve job opportunities and support for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers

26 Mar 2026 2:44 pm
Indian Railways open 11,127 posts for Assistant Loco Pilots, check details here

Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on official RRB websites for authentic information and to beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers, officials said

26 Mar 2026 2:35 pm
Look forward to spending time with President Xi, says Trump on China visit

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that First Lady Melania Trump will accompany the President, and that President Xi and his wife, Madame Peng, are expected to visit Washington, DC, later this year

26 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta performs Kanya Pujan, distributes bicycles to 1,000 girls

The Delhi Chief Minister reiterated the governments commitment to ensuring that every girl in the national capital can complete her education without any barriers

26 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
23-year-old Pune college student dies after electric shock from water cooler

The incident has sparked outrage among students and raised serious concerns about electrical safety and maintenance within the college premises

26 Mar 2026 1:54 pm
Food poisoning in Osaka schools affects over 600, supplier suspended

More than 600 students and staff in Kumatori Town, Osaka, fell ill with symptoms of food poisoning linked to contaminated bread served in school lunches. Authorities detected norovirus and have suspended the supplier for five days

26 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Rahul Gandhi, calls Congress B-team of BJP

The Chief Ministers criticism follows Rahul Gandhis recent allegation that central agencies had not acted on corruption cases against Vijayan, suggesting a collusion between the LDF and the BJP

26 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
IRGC warns US-Israel against possible ground operation

In a statement, the IRGC cautioned that any invading forces would face severe consequences, urging foreign governments not to risk the lives of their soldiers

26 Mar 2026 1:46 pm
Sonia Gandhi hospitalised with infection, condition stable and improving

According to hospital officials, Sonia Gandhi was admitted late on the night of March 24 at around 10:22 PM after she reported fever-related symptoms

26 Mar 2026 1:42 pm
Andhra Pradesh: 13 killed, 22 injured after bus crashes into lorry, catches fire

Officials said the bus struck the lorrys diesel tank, triggering a massive fire. The front portion of the bus was badly damaged, and several passengers are feared to have been trapped inside

26 Mar 2026 1:37 pm
Petrol up Rs 5, diesel up Rs 3 as Nayara Energy raises fuel prices

While Nayara has announced a uniform increase of Rs 5 per litre for petrol and Rs 3 for diesel, the effective price rise differs across states due to variations in local taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT)

26 Mar 2026 1:32 pm
Fuel supply stable across India, Centre ramps up PNG connections rollout

The government also announced an accelerated rollout of Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections, alongside a series of policy measures aimed at strengthening energy distribution and curbing malpractices

26 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
West Asia war: Indias premium basmati rice exports hit

According to a Bhopal-based businessman, consignments of Premium 1121 basmati rice are currently stuck at ports, with payments worth Rs 2,000 crore to Rs 25,000 crore pending

26 Mar 2026 1:12 pm
Raut criticises PM Modis absence from all-party meeting on West Asia war

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modis absence from the all-party meeting on the West Asia crisis, calling it an unusual approach to parliamentary norms. Opposition leaders raised concerns about whether their issues were being heard, even as the Centre briefed parties on energy, security, and evacuation plans

26 Mar 2026 1:08 pm
Kerala Police book X platform over alleged defamatory AI video targeting PM, EC

According to the police statement, the video in question was found to have the potential to mislead the public and damage the credibility of key constitutional institutions

26 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
`Playful Lynx` picture by Austrian photographer wins global photography contest

This years competition saw strong global participation, with over 60,000 entries submitted from 113 countries and territories. From these, a shortlist of 24 images was selected, alongside 100 winners announced earlier in October 2025

26 Mar 2026 12:02 pm
Bangladesh: 23 dead after passenger bus plunges into Padma River

According to the police, emergency operations were temporarily halted due to darkness but are set to resume in daylight. Multiple agencies, including fire services, navy personnel, and police, have been involved in the ongoing rescue effort

26 Mar 2026 10:02 am
Centre retains 4 per cent inflation target for next five years till 2031

This decision ensures the mandate for the Reserve Bank of India remains unchanged as the country enters the new fiscal cycle

26 Mar 2026 9:40 am
Amazon acquires robotics startup Fauna, eyes expansion into home robots

The move signals a shift to smaller, interactive robots designed for homes rather than heavy-duty industrial work

26 Mar 2026 9:36 am
Two arrested in London over arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances

Police have not declared the incident to be a terror attack, but are investigating a claim of responsibility by a group with potential links to Iran

26 Mar 2026 9:35 am
West Asia war: Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi to hold open house on March 27

He further said that Iran is monitoring all enemy movements

26 Mar 2026 9:21 am
Russia downs 389 Ukrainian drones in largest overnight attack of war

The drones were stopped over 13 Russian regions as well as the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in 2014

26 Mar 2026 9:13 am
US sends 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran as tensions escalate in Middle East

Irans parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US about its military presence in the region

26 Mar 2026 9:06 am
Belarusian President Lukashenko lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Lukashenko last met Kim in September 2025 in Beijing and was invited to visit North Korea, the agency reported

26 Mar 2026 9:02 am
SC forms women-led SIT after Haryana police mishandles three-year-old rape case

The bench rapped the Haryana Police for downgrading the offence from a harsher provision to a milder one in its FIR filed under the POCSO Act

26 Mar 2026 8:53 am
Bengaluru tourist seriously injured in alleged assault by Goa beach shack staff

Kaushat Pasha was allegedly assaulted by the group at Calangute beach over a petty quarrel on Tuesday evening

26 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Singapore coroner rules Indian singer Zubeen Gargs death an accidental drowning

State Coroner Adam Nakhoda stated that the PCG had conducted a comprehensive and thorough investigation in this case and found that Gargs death was simply due to an unfortunate and tragic accidental drowning.

26 Mar 2026 8:46 am
S Thyagarajan: Remembering the meticulous chronicler hockey and cricket deserved

Fittingly, glowing tributes were paid to the late S Thyagarajan, whose printed words embellished the world of hockey through multiple Olympics, World Cups, Asian Games, and Champions Trophy editions

26 Mar 2026 8:34 am
BEST staff deserve safe and dignified workspaces, not crumbling depots

Our report highlighted looking beyond the decay and thinking about just how normal this has become. Mumbais BEST bus depots are in a perilous state, with cracked roofs, unsafe structures, and poor hygiene putting employees safety, dignity, and mental well-being at serious risk

26 Mar 2026 8:23 am
Man held with ganja, valuables worth Rs 2 lakh in Goa

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Quepem, Goa, with suspected ganja and valuables worth around 2 lakh. Police are probing the source and possible drug network links. According to the police, around 297 grams of greenish leafy substance with flowering and fruiting tops suspected to be ganja, all worth approximately Rs. 30,000 was recovered

25 Mar 2026 7:10 pm
LPG, petrol supply normal, consumers must avoid panic buying: Govt

According to an official update, all petrol pumps and LPG distribution centres are functioning normally, with sufficient stocks available nationwide

25 Mar 2026 7:00 pm
Akashvani to broadcast full 6-stanza of Vande Mataram from March 26

Akashvani will begin airing the full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram from March 26, replacing the traditional two-stanza format, in line with new government guidelines. Officials said that in addition to the primary version, the full six-stanza composition is also being recorded in multiple regional formats

25 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
PM Modi likely to address two major rallies in Assam on April 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address two key election rallies in Assams Bihpuria and Gohpur on April 1, aiming to boost the Bharatiya Janata Party campaign ahead of the Assembly elections

25 Mar 2026 6:33 pm
WTI launches mural campaign to protect whale sharks across Goa and Kerala

The Wildlife Trust of India has launched a mural campaign across Goa and Kerala to raise awareness about whale shark conservation. Displayed at key fishing hubs, the artworks urge fishers to adopt safer practices and promote rescue and release of the endangered species

25 Mar 2026 5:44 pm
Maharashtra drug trafficking case: Two held in Lucknow

The STF said the arrested duo had been involved in interstate drug trafficking for 4 to 5 years, manufacturing brown sugar and distributing it at pubs, hotels, and private parties

25 Mar 2026 4:01 pm
Iran targets Israel, Gulf nations as Donald Trump signals progress in talks

Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel and US-linked targets across the Middle East, escalating the conflict despite signals of diplomatic progress from Donald Trump. The situation continues to impact global energy markets and regional stability

25 Mar 2026 4:00 pm