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Teach Marathi Or Lose Recognition: Maharashtra Minister's Stern Warning To Schools

Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse said inspections will be conducted, and non-compliant schools may lose recognition.

14 Mar 2026 1:50 pm
Threatened To Kill Me: Uber Driver Allegedly Molests Woman During Bike Ride In Delhi

Security guards, school staff, and women nearby helped her, after which the accused fled on his bike.

14 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
Upset With Girlfriend, Weed-Intoxicated Man Pelts Stones At Vande Bharat Train Near Thane

A 23-year-old man was arrested for throwing a stone at the Mumbai-Sainagar Shirdi Vande Bharat Express near Thakurli station, causing chaos and damage.

14 Mar 2026 12:43 pm
Centre Decides To Revoke Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Detention Months After Leh Protests

Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer, innovator and education reformer from Ladakh, was detained by Ladakh police on September 26, 2025.

14 Mar 2026 11:59 am
Man Arrested For Killing Live-In Partner In Bengalurus Varthur

The couple had been living together for the past few months in the Varthur area. Ayyappa was working as a supervisor at a dry fruits shop.

14 Mar 2026 11:44 am
After 'Shivalik', LPG Carrier 'Nanda Devi' Clears Strait Of Hormuz, To Reach India In 2 Days | Exclusive

Sources said the vessel, which is carrying more than 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG, is now being escorted by the Indian Navy and is expected to reach Mumbai or Kandla soon

14 Mar 2026 10:40 am
Indian Seafarer From Mumbai Killed In Iranian Strike On US Tanker, Family Says He Was Forced To Join War

Family members alleged that the company forced Deonandan Prasad Singh to rejoin duty three days before the war began when the United States and Israel attacked Iran on February 28.

14 Mar 2026 9:54 am
About 73% Drop In Bangladeshi Visitors Dragged Down Indias Foreign Tourist Arrivals In 2025

Excluding Bangladesh, foreign tourist arrivals to India actually grew by about four per cent from 82.01 lakh in 2024 to 85.50 lakh in 2025, according to Tourism Ministry data

14 Mar 2026 9:47 am
Mumbais First School Road Safety Pilot Exposes Major Infrastructure Gaps

Launched in February 2025 and concluding in March 2026, the project engaged 34 municipal schools and reached over 2,600 students.

14 Mar 2026 9:35 am
From Telangana To Bihar: These States Offer Compensation For Heatstroke Deaths

As heatwave intensifies across several regions, only a few states provide compensation for heatstroke deaths. Here's a look at where families of victims are eligible for relief.

14 Mar 2026 9:30 am
Iran Sends Chartered Plane To Repatriate Crew Of Warship IRIS Lavan Docked In Kochi

On March 1, India granted permission to three Iranian warships that were in regional waters - IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, IRIS Booshehr - to dock at countrys ports.

14 Mar 2026 9:01 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya KR-746 Winning Numbers For March 14, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

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14 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Indian LPG Vessel 'Shivalik' Reaches Open Sea With Navy Escort, Another To Cross Hormuz Soon | Exclusive

Sources said an LPG vessel is also expected to pass through the Strait at 9.30am IST, and will similarly be guided by Indian naval assets once it clears the sensitive maritime zone

14 Mar 2026 8:51 am
Foreigners In India To Get 30-Day Visa Extension Amid West Asia War, No Penalties For Overstaying

India will grant 30-day visa extensions and waive overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

14 Mar 2026 12:19 am
DK Shivakumar Sets May Deadline For Full Replacement Of Tungabhadra Dam Crest Gates, Allays Farmers' Fears

Shivakumar also said the Andhra Pradesh government has not responded to Karnatakas request for discussions on the proposed Navali Balancing Reservoir

14 Mar 2026 12:03 am
Repatriation Of Fallen IRIS Dena Sailors Begins Following India-Led Diplomatic Mission | Exclusive

The repatriation process began in Sri Lanka, where the chartered flight first landed to collect the mortal remains of Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena

13 Mar 2026 10:57 pm
Beyond The Blockade: Ambassador Deepak Mittal On Why Indias Energy Security Is In Place | Exclusive

Dr Mittal said that whatever supplies are available are being picked up, and a diversification of supplies is also underway

13 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Iran Grants Rare Permission For Two Indian LPG Tankers To Transit Strait Of Hormuz: Sources To News18

While official confirmation from the Indian government is currently awaited, this development signals a potential easing of the energy bottleneck

13 Mar 2026 10:09 pm
How India Is Navigating BRICS Differences On West Asia Conflict | Exclusive

Government sources have confirmed to CNN-News18 that India is actively facilitating discussions to establish a common BRICS position on the conflict

13 Mar 2026 9:35 pm
Delhi-Dehradun Highway Not For Muslims: How Trio's Arrest Brought Hindu Raksha Dal In Spotlight

Police officials said the three accused two women and a man are residents of Dehradun in neighbouring Uttarakhand

13 Mar 2026 7:17 pm
Dakshineswar-Themed Stage Unveiled For PM Modis Brigade Rally In Kolkata

A stage modeled after Dakshineswar Kali Temple is being built for PM Modis rally at Brigade Parade Ground, highlighting Bengals cultural identity.

13 Mar 2026 6:45 pm
El Nino Is Brewing Again: Should India Brace For A Deficient Monsoon In 2026?

What is worrying meteorologists is not just the possibility of El Nino itself, but how strong it could become.

13 Mar 2026 5:35 pm
India Steps Up Diplomacy On West Asia Crisis As PM Modi, Jaishankar Hold Talks With Iranian Leaders

PM Modi discussed security with Irans President, expressing concern over civilian casualties. EAM Jaishankar also held talks with Iran.

13 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
'No Need To Panic': Centre On LPG Supply Amid West Asia Crisis; Says Domestic Production Increased By 30%

The Central Government assured adequate petrol, diesel, and increased LPG production amid the West Asia conflict, urging the public not to panic.

13 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-44 Ticket RT 520875 Wins Rs 1 Crore (13/03/2026) | Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Suvarna Keralam SK-44 lottery for Friday, March 13, 2026.

13 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
Andhra Pradesh: Student Attempts Suicide After Alleged Harassment By Coaching Centre Director

Victims alleged that Srinivasa Rao would call them individually to his chamber after coaching hours and behave inappropriately. They claimed he would touch and intimidate them

13 Mar 2026 3:40 pm
Who Is Laura Loomer? US Activist Who Once Termed Indians 'Third-World Invaders' Set For New Delhi Visit

Far-right activist Laura Loomer, known for controversial comments on India, announced her visit to New Delhi. Loomer, a Trump ally, criticized Indian immigrants and Bollywood.

13 Mar 2026 2:43 pm
Income Cannot Alone Decide OBC Creamy Layer Status: Supreme Court

Supreme Court court rejected the Centres plea to rely solely on income/wealth for PSU and private sector employees.

13 Mar 2026 2:35 pm
Vande Bharat Timings Revised From March 15: Check Routes Affected In Karnataka

While the total journey time will remain largely unchanged, arrival and departure timings at several intermediate stations will shift by a few minutes to nearly half an hour.

13 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
India To Repatriate 183 Iranian Sailors From Warship IRIS Lavan In Kochi

The warship was part of Irans naval contingent that had participated in Indias International Fleet Review and the MILAN 2026 naval exercise in Visakhapatnam in February.

13 Mar 2026 2:14 pm
Fish Production In Maharashtra Up By 47%; Govt Plans AI-Driven Push In Freshwater Fisheries

Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state.

13 Mar 2026 2:04 pm
Who Is Indias Missile Woman? The Inspiring Journey Of Tessy Thomas And Her Agni Programme

Tessy Thomas grew from a curious girl watching rocket launches in Kerala to leading Indias Agni missile programme.

13 Mar 2026 1:50 pm
End Of The Road For Two-Wheeler Tolls? NICE Road Bikers May Soon Ride Free

To combat the rising number of accidents and curb rampant speeding, the government plans to install AI-powered cameras across the NICE Road.

13 Mar 2026 1:42 pm
Did Hackers Infiltrate CRPFs Internal Email Network? Cybersecurity Warning Issued | Exclusive

According to the advisory, reviewed by News18, a suspicious email containing a malicious link was circulated on March 11, 2026, to multiple CRPF offices across the country

13 Mar 2026 1:34 pm
Notion That India Turned Authoritarian Under BJP Total Bulls**t: Ex-Australian PM Abbott

Abbott made the remarks while reflecting on his experience at the Raisina Dialogue, Indias flagship global conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, held annually in New Delhi.

13 Mar 2026 12:33 pm
LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage In India Live Updates:Congress Protest In Delhi As Panic Buying Cripples Booking System

India LPG Gas Cylinder Shortage News Live Updates:A sharp spike in panic buying of LPG on Friday disrupted booking systems at several distribution points across the country.

13 Mar 2026 12:20 pm
'Nobody Will Hire Women': Supreme Court Refuses Plea Seeking Menstrual Leave Policy

Hearing the plea, CJI Kant raised concerns about the potential social consequences of mandating menstrual leave through legislation.

13 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
Days After Protocol Row, Rashtrapati Bhavan Turns Down TMC MPs Request To Meet President Murmu

TMC leader wrote to the President on March 9 seeking time for a delegation of around 12 to 15 members, including party MPs and state ministers.

13 Mar 2026 11:23 am
AI In Supreme Court? Report Says CJI Surya Kant Planning New System

Artificial Intelligence may soon handle case listing and bench allocation in the Supreme Court, reducing human intervention, according to a report.

13 Mar 2026 11:05 am
Two Arrested In Chennai For Hoarding LPG Cylinders, Officials Say No Need To Panic Buy

Two arrested in Madurai for hoarding 398 LPG cylinders for black marketing. Tamil Nadu Petroleum Dealers' Association assured sufficient fuel stocks.

13 Mar 2026 10:48 am
Bengaluru Weather: Sunny Today, Heavy Rain Likely Over The Next Two Days

Sunny weather will continue with rising temperatures in coastal districts, while Malnad and North Interior Karnataka may see cloudy skies and thunderstorms from March 14 as per IMD

13 Mar 2026 10:48 am
LPG Cylinder Booking: India Extends Lock-in Period For Rural Household To 45 Days

The oil ministry on Thursday extended the booking cycle to 45 days for rural consumer as against 25 days earlier.

13 Mar 2026 9:49 am
'No Protection From HIV': Morning-After Pill Gets Warning Labels As Govt Mandates Caution, Usage Cap

Critically, these pills remain over-the-counter drugs, but now with three mandatory boxed warnings on primary labels, carton labels, and package inserts.

13 Mar 2026 9:15 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Suvarna Keralam SK-44 Winning Numbers For March 13, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Suvarna Keralam SK-44 lottery result will be declared today, on Friday, March 13. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

13 Mar 2026 9:00 am
How Old Is Viral Kumbh Girl Monalisa? VHP Alleges 'Child Marriage' To Muslim Man, Files Police Complaint

Monalisa Bhonsle, the Kumbh Mela fame girl from Indore, and her new husband Farman Khan clarified that she is not a minor, but the VHP claims her mother confirmed she is 17

13 Mar 2026 7:43 am
India In Talks With Iran For Safe Passage Of Around 28 Merchant Vessels Through Hormuz

Iran has not allowed any Indian-flagged commercial tanker to transit the Strait of Hormuz over the past four to five days.

13 Mar 2026 7:18 am
PM Modi Speaks To Iran's President, Conveys Concerns Over Escalating Hostilities, Safety Of Indians

PM Modi emphasised that the safety and security of Indian nationals, along with the need for unhindered transit of goods and energy, remained Indias top priority.

12 Mar 2026 11:56 pm
Mira-Bhayandar Viral Flyover Row Reaches Maharashtra Assembly; Govt Orders Probe

The probe will examine the flyover project, land use issues, and the financial aspects of the work

12 Mar 2026 10:35 pm
Indian Carriers Restart Riyadh Flights After West Asia Conflict Disruptions

Flights between India and Riyadh resumed on March 12. Air India, IndiGo, and Air India Express are operating, bringing relief to passengers.

12 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Rashmika Mandanna Warns Legal Action Over Viral Audio Clip; Neena Gupta REACTS To Pregnancy Rumours

Actress Rashmika Mandanna issues a strong statement after an alleged audio clip featuring her mother, Suman Mandanna, goes viral. Neena Gupta reacts to pregnancy rumours.

12 Mar 2026 10:00 pm