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An Indian national has died in Riyadh following recent security incidents on March 18, the MEA confirmed. India is coordinating with Saudi authorities for repatriation while continuing evacuation efforts for citizens amid the escalating West Asia conflict

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over the shortage of additional solicitors general in high courts, warning it could impact the Centres legal representation. It urged the Law Ministry to fill 12 vacant posts promptly and improve litigation management to reduce court cases

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the `Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala` workshop in New Delhi to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response, with a focus on Haryana and Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on advancing bilateral ties. India has been supplying diesel to Bangladesh since 2007 and continues to assist Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives and other neighbouring countries

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Sri Lanka refused a US request to station warplanes at a civilian airport while considering an Iranian naval visit, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality. The decision came after a US attack sank an Iranian frigate near Sri Lankan waters, with the country assisting in rescuing sailors

Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei offered condolences to President Masoud Pezeshkian after the targeted killing of Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib by Israel. Khamenei urged officials to strengthen security and continue the ministrys work despite the loss

The BJP is preparing an all-out offensive in Kerala ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections, with PM Narendra Modi set to undertake two campaign tours across key districts and Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior leaders also descending on the state

India`s Permanent Representative P Harish reiterated at a UN World Water Day event that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably ends its support for all forms of terrorism, calling it the global epicentre of terror.

In a message shared on social media platform X, Gandhi expressed confidence in the UDFs leadership and said the alliance represents the aspirations of the people of the state

MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran met a Cambodian delegation led by Secretary of State KHY Sovanratana in New Delhi on Friday, reviewing India`s capacity building initiatives for Cambodia and discussing expanding cooperation in trade, investments, heritage conservation and development partnership

A man identified as Arup Bandopadhyay died after being trapped in an elevator at R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Friday, with relatives alleging that no elevator operator or hospital staff was available to reactivate the stuck elevator for over an hour

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire by carrying out artillery and air attacks in border areas, leading to casualties. Kabul warned that continued aggression could trigger a strong response, even as it had paused operations for Eid to maintain peace

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) published the rules in the official e-Gazette, replacing earlier provisions and outlining detailed norms for the financial year 202627

The Prime Minister made the remarks while sharing an article by Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik, which outlined the countrys evolving energy strategy

Droupadi Murmu also offered prayers at Baba Neem Karoli Ashram in Vrindavan. She had a `darshan` at the Lord Hanuman temple inside the ashram premises

The rollout began at 12:20 a.m. EDT on Friday after being delayed earlier due to high winds. The journey to the launch pad is expected to take nearly 12 hours, with the crawler-transporter carrying the rocket and spacecraft about four miles along the crawlerway

According to officials, the threat was received by the ministers Private Assistant, Vishvendra Shah, from an unidentified number. The caller allegedly issued a direct threat to shoot the minister

According to KPC, the refinery was struck early in the day, leading to fires in parts of the facility. Emergency response teams were immediately deployed and are working to contain the situation

The DGCA has instructed carriers to refrain from flying through the airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Ambani had also appeared before the investigating officer on Thursday, during which he was questioned for nearly eight hours, according to an official statement

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select companies for establishing integrated manufacturing units for Sintered NdFeB rare earth permanent magnets

Rising costs of the Iran conflict are causing divisions in the US Congress, as Republicans and Democrats question a proposed funding request that could exceed USD 200 billion. Lawmakers are seeking details on how the money will be used, how long military engagement will last, and potential economic impacts

In a message shared on social media platform X on the second day of the festival, the Prime Minister said the atmosphere during Navratri reflects faith and spiritual warmth across the country

The Chief Minister successfully underwent an angioplasty procedure, which was completed without any complications, the hospital said

Maharashtra farmer Ravindra Metkar, who turned a small venture into a thriving business and an annual turnover of Rs 15 crore, has been invited to speak at the University of Oxfords Global Research Conference on agri-entrepreneurship

A 22-year-old woman from Sion was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 16 lakh by fraudsters posing as spiritual healers on social media.The woman even sold her familys gold to make payments

Netanyahu said in a televised address that Iran no longer has the ability to enrich uranium or make ballistic missiles, although he did not provide evidence

Decision comes as applications outpace available seats; parents show inclination towards free national-board schooling up to Std X

We are winning and Iran is being decimated. Iran`s missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed

Aarey Milk Colonys residents face a severe 15-day water shortage, being forced to use unclean, non-potable water, with authorities offering no clarity

Earlier today, CS Raazen Ekka wrote to Speaker Surama Padhy, citing a violation of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution

Rs 15 crore revival begins on paper, but the Bandra Talao rejuvenation project remains stalled on site, with only metal beams erected and no visible work, prompting BMC to issue a show-cause notice to the contractor

Speaking on the development, the DGP said the operation was conducted under the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and targeted identified drug hotspots across the state

The statement did not disclose the number or nationalities of those detained, though an image shared on WAM`s X account showed five blindfolded individuals in custody, Al Jazeera reported

BKC police are investigating a womans claim that bikers allegedly demanded money via QR code for fake vehicle damage, though no other complaints have surfaced

The two companies have roped in BAFTA-nominated filmmaker Paul King, to serve as the director and producer on the project

It was built by the Indian Army in a record time of just 31 days

Aqua Line 3 delivers seamless travel but currently offers zero phone connectivity to the commuters as a network dispute pulls the plug

President Maia Sandu blamed Russia for polluting Dniester River in an attack on Ukraines Novodnistrovsk plant on March 7

The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representatives

Six people allegedly involved in the sale of adulterated paneer and other dairy products were apprehended and about 3900 kgs of contaminated products were seized following a raid by the Task Force and Food Safety sleuths which conducted a surprise inspection at Ganj Bazar, near Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Wednesday

Plan to seal off SGNP runs into trouble at the Nagla stretch where ecology, law, and livelihoods collide

Many of those leaders have deflected entreaties by US President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the global flow of oil, gas and fertiliser

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Discussions within the administration include the possibility of sending thousands of US troops to bolster ongoing military operations

The situation was dire with a passenger saying that somebody could have collapsed from the stress or resulted in some kind of stampede

A civic engineers repeated postings in Malads P North ward have triggered a major controversy involving bribery allegations, an alleged intimidation incident, and claims of a stalled transfer despite official orders

NRI, 58, finds himself in brush with death after a minor cut while moving old furniture, inhaling its dust leading to severe complications before timely treatment aided recovery

Attacks on Qatars Ras Laffan LNG hub could slash exports by 17 per cent, impacting global energy supplies. PM Modi condemns the strikes and expresses Indias solidarity with Qatar amid rising West Asia tensions