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Petrol and diesel adequately available, avoid hoarding: Petroleum Ministry

In a post on social media platform X, the ministry said there is no shortage of fuel at retail outlets and adequate stocks are being maintained

14 Mar 2026 7:31 pm
Pune Metro commuters get shared rickshaw feeder service at SNDT station

A new Rikshamitra Metro Share Rickshaw Feeder Service was launched outside SNDT Metro Station in Pune on Friday, offering passengers a shared and organised auto-rickshaw facility for their last-mile journey

14 Mar 2026 6:56 pm
New catfish species Amblyceps vayavy discovered in the Western Ghats

Researchers have discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats spanning Goa and Maharashtra, highlighting the regions rich but fragile freshwater biodiversity

14 Mar 2026 4:36 pm
Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, no injuries reported

An overnight explosion damaged the outer wall of a Jewish school in Amsterdam`s Buitenveldert district, causing limited damage and no injuries. Mayor Femke Halsema condemned it as a cowardly act of aggression amid rising antisemitism. Police have CCTV footage of the suspect

14 Mar 2026 4:23 pm
Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15

In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight

14 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches 48th wave of strikes

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran now makes no distinction between the United States and Israel following escalating conflict, accusing both nations of acting jointly against the Iranian people

14 Mar 2026 1:28 pm
Four militants of United National Liberation Front (P) arrested in Imphal

Police said four militants linked to the banned United National Liberation Front (P) were apprehended from the New Checkon area of Imphal during a security operation

14 Mar 2026 1:26 pm
PM Modi to visit Bengal on Saturday to launch projects worth Rs 18,680 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit West Bengal to address a massive rally at Brigade Parade Ground and unveil development projects worth Rs 18,680 crore ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections.

14 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
Massive search operation in Jammu and Kashmir`s Samba after Pak drone spotted

The enemy drone movement was noticed for a few minutes over the villages of Kandral, Abtal and Bahadurpur in Ramgarh sector late Friday night, officials said.

14 Mar 2026 1:20 pm
All 6 crew members on US refuelling plane that crashed in Iraq dead

Six US service members were killed after a KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, officials confirmed

14 Mar 2026 1:19 pm
India to extend visas for stranded travellers amid West Asia War

Amid disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia War, the Consulate General of India, Dubai has announced visa extensions and other relief measures for foreign nationals stranded in India

14 Mar 2026 12:53 pm
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli attacks have killed several Iranian nuclear scientists, escalating tensions between Israel and Iran amid the widening regional conflict

14 Mar 2026 8:51 am
Gunman rams Michigan synagogue, shot dead

A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, a suburb of Detroit, before being fatally shot by security. The vehicle caught fire after the crash, according to officials familiar with the incident

14 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening Iran-US-Israel conflict, with debris from one interception causing minor damage to a building in Dubai

14 Mar 2026 8:33 am
SC declines PIL seeking nationwide paid menstrual leave policy

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a nationwide policy on paid menstrual leave for women students and workers, observing that such provisions might unintentionally discourage employers from hiring women in the job market

14 Mar 2026 8:31 am
Waivers wont wipe out farmers woes

They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relief to building a more resilient agricultural system

14 Mar 2026 8:01 am
Hope fencing is first step in Garib Nagar clean-up

This edit space has highlighted how the Bandra East side needs attention and improvement

14 Mar 2026 7:59 am
Maharashtra Health Minister orders speedy completion of hospital projects

He emphasised that health institutions where 80 per cent of construction work is complete should have their pending works expedited immediately and made ready for inauguration. For institutions where 50 per cent work is done, proposals related to manpower should be submitted without delay

13 Mar 2026 10:30 pm
IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic, international flights from March 14

IndiGo will start levying fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 14, citing a steep surge in aviation turbine fuel prices due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war

13 Mar 2026 9:50 pm
Govt assures uninterrupted LPG supply, urges public to avoid panic booking

Addressing a media briefing, Sujata Sharma said the government has taken several measures to ensure continuous availability of LPG for households

13 Mar 2026 5:43 pm
MEA debunks fake claim on Iran rejecting PM Modis request on Strait of Hormuz

In a clarification, the MEA stated that the viral claim is completely fake and has no basis in fact. The MEA urged citizens to remain cautious and not fall for misleading information being shared online

13 Mar 2026 5:16 pm
Congress holds protests in Maharashtra demanding rollback of LPG price hike

State Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal accused the BJP government at the Centre of pushing common citizens into the deep pit of inflation by raising LPG prices by Rs 60 per kg. He demanded that the hike be rolled back immediately and called on PM Modi to hold discussions with all stakeholders

13 Mar 2026 4:55 pm
Bomb threat email sent to Bihar Assembly ahead of Rajya Sabha elections

Officials said the email, received on Friday, claimed that there was a plan to blow up the Assembly complex, prompting authorities to initiate immediate security checks

13 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
West Asia conflict: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart

In a post on social media platform X, Jaishankar confirmed the conversation and said the discussions covered both bilateral and multilateral issues

13 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
Delhi Police warns public of cyber fraud amid LPG shortage concerns

In an advisory shared on social media, Delhi Police said that fraudsters are circulating suspicious links and impersonating gas agency representatives in an attempt to steal personal and financial details

13 Mar 2026 3:57 pm
UAE warns against spreading misleading content and inaccurate news online

The warning was highlighted in an interview shared by the UAE Public Prosecution featuring Khalid Al Madhani, who stressed the importance of responsible information sharing in the digital age

13 Mar 2026 3:52 pm
French soldier killed in attack at Iraqs Erbil region: Macron

The soldier has been identified as Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Chasseurs Alpins. In a message posted on X, Macron said Frion died for France during the attack and expressed condolences to his family and fellow soldiers

13 Mar 2026 3:13 pm
US waiver frees 20 million barrels of Russian oil amid Iran conflict

The US has issued a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian crude and petroleum products already at sea, freeing around 20 million barrels for immediate distribution. This move comes as global oil prices surpass USD 100 per barrel

13 Mar 2026 3:10 pm
Building in central Dubai hit by debris after missile interception

Two loud blasts rattled buildings in Dubai after air defences intercepted an incoming attack, sending debris into a central district, authorities said

13 Mar 2026 3:09 pm
Flights to Riyadh resume; over 1.5 lakh passengers have arrived from Gulf: MoCA

The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region

13 Mar 2026 2:57 pm
BJP, Shiv Sena accuse opposition of spreading panic over energy supply

Leaders from BJP and Shiv Sena inlcluding Milind Deora, Naresh Mhaske and Ravi Kishan accused opposition parties of spreading rumours about energy shortages and urged citizens to remain calm

13 Mar 2026 2:27 pm
BNHS, BirdLife join hands to protect migratory birds and wetlands

Many bird species travel thousands of kilometres along this route every year, depending on wetlands, forests and coastal habitats across several countries

13 Mar 2026 1:10 pm
Weather updates: Rains expected in northeast; heatwave in parts of Gujarat, MP

The IMD said that light rain was expected in Uttarakhand until March 14, followed by more widespread rainfall and snowfall on March 15 and 16. The weather activity was likely to increase again in parts of the country between March 15 and March 18

13 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
Cuba to release 51 prisoners in goodwill gesture linked to Vatican ties

The Cuban government said it will free 51 inmates in the coming days, saying the move reflects goodwill and its relationship with the Vatican. Authorities did not reveal the identities of those to be released

13 Mar 2026 12:21 pm
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, rescue is underway

An American military refuelling plane taking part in the operation against Iran crashed in Iraq and rescue efforts were underway, US Central Command said Thursday. It was not immediately clear if there were any casualties

13 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
Woman found dead in hotel room in North Delhi; man goes missing

A 25-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in North Delhi`s Lahori Gate area in the intervening night of March 11 and 12, police said. According to Delhi Police, around 12:30 am, staff of Prince Hotel located at SPM T-point on Church Mission Road

13 Mar 2026 12:16 pm
PM Modi speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian; voices concern

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the deteriorating security situation in the Gulf region amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, backed by the US, involving Iran and Israel

13 Mar 2026 12:14 pm
Cong alleges govt prioritising US-Israeli ties as PM silent on Khamenei killing

The Congress slammed the Modi government for staying silent on the US-Israel assassination of Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, accusing it of avoiding parliamentary debate and prioritising ties with the US and Israel over regional accountability

13 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Maharashtra to raise industry, fuel and export issues with centre: Uday Samant

Speaking to reporters after meeting industrial associations and factory owners in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the minister said the state would raise issues includuing export finance, banking challenges and fuel supply with the central government

13 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vows payback

Khamenei did not appear on camera, and an Israeli assessment indicates he was wounded in the wars opening salvo

13 Mar 2026 8:52 am
Epsteins accountant faces grilling

Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for years and now serves as an executor of his estate, appeared for the closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill

13 Mar 2026 8:49 am
Iran names its price for peace

On Day 13 of the war, Tehran says ceasefire hinges on recognition of its rights, reparations for damage and global guarantees against future attacks

13 Mar 2026 8:45 am
China clears new laws, defence boost

The two sessions evoked international attention as they were held in the midst of turmoil over the US-Iran war

13 Mar 2026 8:39 am
Indias energy security compromised: Rahul

But he still needs to make sure that the people of India are protected and our energy security is managed by us

13 Mar 2026 8:33 am
Noida: 26 injured in factory fire

Rescue teams broke windows to evacuate them, police said

13 Mar 2026 8:29 am
LGBTQ+ community deserves equal treatment

The design will be used across all creatives of the festival: posters, billboards, cinema slides and paraphernalia

13 Mar 2026 7:41 am
The curious case of Prajakta Koli

You either like her, or you cant stand her for me, the influencer is an enigma. On some days, she is smart, sorted, and sensible, and on some days, she is hella annoying

13 Mar 2026 7:39 am
Konkan Railway officials complete two-day pre-monsoon inspection

Konkan Railway officials conducted a two-day pre-monsoon inspection across the 741-km route covering Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, reviewing tracks, bridges, tunnels, slopes and landslide-prone zones to ensure infrastructure readiness and safe train operations during the upcoming southwest monsoon

12 Mar 2026 10:29 pm
MEA says India helping stranded citizens in Iran amid West Asia conflict

During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and has taken several steps to support Indian citizens currently in Iran

12 Mar 2026 9:03 pm
LPG Crisis: Restaurants in Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar cut items

In Maharashtra`s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the ongoing commercial LPG cylinder shortagetriggered by West Asia geopolitical tensionshas forced many restaurants to curtail menus, switch to low-flame or traditional cooking methods like wood/coal-fired stoves, or shut down temporarily

12 Mar 2026 8:59 pm