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PM Modi Congratulates Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah On RSPs Nepal Election Win

PM Modi congratulated RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Senior Leader Balendra Shah on their electoral wins in Nepal, reaffirming India's commitment to mutual progress.

9 Mar 2026 9:26 pm
EAM S Jaishankar Discusses West Asia Tensions With Italian Counterpart

India has stressed that discussion and diplomatic engagement remain the most effective way to resolve conflicts amid the ongoing war in West Asia.

9 Mar 2026 8:40 pm
India Weighs Security Assurances Before West Asia Fuel Shipments, Asks Navy To Remain On Standby

India is looking for alternative options and security assurances for urgent fuel shipments and has asked the Navy to remain on standby to escort ships, sources said.

9 Mar 2026 7:11 pm
Should India Be Worried Over Shutdown Of Strait Of Hormuz Amid Israel-Iran War? Not Yet, Say Sources

India's crude oil reserves and energy products are sufficient for now, said sources. There is no concern over aviation fuel...Rise of petrol prices is unlikely, said sources

9 Mar 2026 6:50 pm
News18 Evening Digest: US Reacts After Israel Hit 30 Iranian Fuel Depots In A Day & Other Top News

We are also covering: Why Has Kharg Island, Long Untouched In The Iran War, Suddenly Caught Donald Trump's Attention? and other top news.

9 Mar 2026 6:05 pm
'Paid Crores': Haryana Mahila Congress Leader's Husband Alleges Cash-For-Ticket During 2024 Elections

Gaurav Kumar, husband of a Haryana Mahila Congress leader, claims he paid crores to Congress leaders for his wife's 2024 Assembly ticket.

9 Mar 2026 3:29 pm
Fed Up With Elephant Menace, Karnataka MLA Turns To Ganesha Temple For Help

The move to seek spiritual guidance comes at a time of high stress for locals. The Forest Dept has successfully rescued and relocated 9 trouble-making elephants over the months.

9 Mar 2026 3:02 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-44 Winning Numbers (09/03/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Bhagyathara BT-44 lottery for Monday, March 9, 2026.

9 Mar 2026 2:59 pm
1 Dead As DTC Bus Hits Pedestrians In Delhi's Nangloi; Locals Torch Vehicle Amid Protests

A road accident involving a DTC bus in Delhis Nangloi left one person dead and three injured, triggering outrage among locals. The bus was later set on fire.

9 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
'Heart, Liver, Kidneys Pierced': How A UP Man Killed His Twin Sister Over Instagram Romance

According to investigators, Hardiks twin sister Himshikha had been advising him to focus on his career instead of getting deeply involved in an online relationship.

9 Mar 2026 1:53 pm
End Of Peak-Hour Crowding? Namma Metro Green Line Gets 6-Coach Upgrade

Over the next eight weeks, BMRCL engineers will put the new rolling stock through a series of exhaustive safety and performance evaluations.

9 Mar 2026 1:28 pm
Family Talked About Their Trip In Cab, Driver Returned And Robbed Their Home In Bengaluru

What they didn't realize was, the driver, identified as 40-year-old Abdul Rehman, was not just navigating traffic; he was taking mental notes.

9 Mar 2026 12:57 pm
Shakun Group MD Vallabh Maheshwari Dies In BMW Accident On Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Vallabh Maheshwari was travelling from Jaipur to Mathura when the incident happened.

9 Mar 2026 12:51 pm
'National Interest Paramount': Jaishankar On India's Energy Security As West Asia War Rages On

S Jaishankar expressed concern over the West Asia conflict, stressing its impact on India's diaspora, energy security, and economic stability.

9 Mar 2026 12:44 pm
'IRIS Lavan Docked In Kochi On March 4': Jaishankar On India Allowing Iranian Ships At Ports

Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that Iran had requested permission on February 28 for three ships to dock at Indian ports, with IRIS Lavan eventually docking in Kochi on March 4.

9 Mar 2026 11:56 am
'India Has Been A Great Partner': Why US Dialed New Delhi To Purchase Russian Oil Waiting At Sea

The US asked India to buy Russian crude oil on ships and redirect it to Indian refineries to ease supply concerns amid the West Asia conflict, said US officials.

9 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Man Throws Acid On Woman In Gurugram, Mistakes Her For His Ex-Girlfriend

A man threw acid on a 32-year-old woman, mistaking her for his ex-girlfriend, at Gurugram Civil Hospital. The victim was referred to PGIMS Rohtak for treatment.

9 Mar 2026 11:41 am
Surat Temple Horror: Two College Girls Found Dead In Bathroom, Bags Hold Clues

According to preliminary findings, the girls had searched online on platforms such as AI tools and chatbots about how to commit suicide.

9 Mar 2026 11:41 am
'Dialogue, Diplomacy Need To Continue': EAM Jaishankar Briefs Parliament On West Asia Conflict

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy while noting West Asia's importance for Indias energy security and the safety of Indians.

9 Mar 2026 11:32 am
50-Year-Old Bengaluru Man Dies By Suicide After Heavy Stock Market Losses, Mounting Debt

A 50-year-old Bengaluru man allegedly died by suicide near the Hebbal railway track after suffering losses from stock market investments and falling into heavy debt.

9 Mar 2026 10:37 am
No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Om Birla Puts Lok Sabhas Number Game In Focus

The Opposition's no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set for discussion, but the parliamentary arithmetic appears to favour the ruling NDA.

9 Mar 2026 10:01 am
From Kitchens To Cremations: How Rising Gas Prices Are Hitting Indians Amid West Asia Conflict

The West Asia conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has pushed global gas and LNG prices higher.

9 Mar 2026 9:35 am
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-44 Winning Numbers For March 9, 2026; First Prize Rs 1 Crore

Kerala Lottery Result Today: Bhagyathara BT-44 lottery result will be declared today, on Monday, March 9. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

9 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Parliament Budget Session 2.0 LIVE Updates: No-Trust Motion Against Speaker Om Birla; Jaishankar To Brief On Iran War

Parliament LIVE Updates: The session is expected to be heated as Opposition raise the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Congress has demanded a full-fledged discussion on it.

9 Mar 2026 8:59 am
Manipur Woman, Friend Assaulted In Delhi Park After Confronting Harassers Making Lewd Remarks

The woman and her friend were walking in a park in the Saket area when a group of men allegedly passed lewd remarks at them.

9 Mar 2026 8:56 am
Motion Against Om Birla In Lok Sabha, What The Constitution Says About Removing A Speaker

Opposition MPs will today move a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan conduct during parliamentary proceedings.

9 Mar 2026 7:33 am
Jaishankar To Address Lok Sabha On West Asia Tensions As US-Iran War Rages

EAM Jaishankar will address the Lok Sabha to brief members of the House on the ongoing developments in West Asia.

9 Mar 2026 7:09 am
India Denies Reports That It Stopped Iranian Ships From Docking, Says All Vessels Allowed Refuge

India said it accepted requests to give refuge to all Iranian naval ships on humanitarian grounds without delay, after a US submarine torpedoed IRIS Dena off the Sri Lankan coast.

8 Mar 2026 11:34 pm
Showed Outstanding Grit: PM Modi Hails Team Indias T20 World Cup Victory

India thrashed New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

8 Mar 2026 10:58 pm
Air India Adds 78 Extra Flights To 9 Global Routes Amid West Asia War | Check Details

Air India said the additional services will connect India with major global gateways, including New York (JFK), London (Heathrow), Frankfurt, and more.

8 Mar 2026 8:55 pm
'Educated, Self-Reliant And Empowered' Women Key To Nation's Progress, Says President

In her address, President Murmu pointed out that in Indian tradition, women have always been more than just protectors of the family.

8 Mar 2026 8:29 pm
News18 Evening Digest: Tehran Residents Wake Up To Acid Rain After Strikes On Oil Refineries

We are also covering: India's First Ring Metro Unveiled In Delhi, Gift Nifty Down 274 Points, Signals Gap-Down Monday, and more.

8 Mar 2026 6:23 pm
India's First Ring Metro Unveiled In Delhi: Check New Routes On Pink, Magenta Line Stretches

Delhi Metro New Route: Delhi metro's Pink Line has become India's first fully operational 'Ring Metro'. Check new routes on Pink and Magenta Lines.

8 Mar 2026 3:18 pm
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Samrudhi SM-45 Winning Numbers (08/03/2026) Full List

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM-45 lottery for Sunday, March 8, 2026.

8 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
'People Will Topple TMC Govt': On Womens Day, PM Modi Condemns Insult To President In Bengal

As tensions rise between Centre and West Bengal, Union Home Ministry sought report from Mamata Government on security lapses during President Murmus visit to the state.

8 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
PM Modi Inaugurates India's First Ring Network, Lays Foundation Stone Of 3 New Corridors In Delhi

PM Modi inaugurated the Majlis ParkMaujpur-Babarpur stretch of the Pink Line and Deepali ChowkMajlis Park extension of the Magenta Line.

8 Mar 2026 1:51 pm
News18 Afternoon Digest: Iran Hits Israels Haifa Refinery, Irans Attack On US Navys Fifth Fleet In Bahrain Kills 21 Soldiers & Other News

We are also covering: Karnataka Student Attacks Hostel Mates With Iron Rod In Ballari, One Dead and other top news.

8 Mar 2026 1:47 pm
Delhis Uttam Nagar Murder Case: MCD Carries Out Bulldozer Action On Property Linked To Accused

Police have so far apprehended seven people including a minor, in connection with the case.

8 Mar 2026 1:43 pm
Future Battlefields Demand Tech-Savvy Leaders, Says Army Commander At Gaya Training Academy

A total of 281 officer cadets 253 men and 28 women were commissioned into the Army

8 Mar 2026 1:21 pm
Delhi Woman, On Solo Trip, Hides In Nainital Forest Overnight To Escape Rape Attempt By Taxi Driver

Using CCTV footage, the taxis registration number and its GPS system, police tracked down the accused driver, identified as Deepak Singh Bora (39) of Pines Bhawali Road.

8 Mar 2026 1:03 pm
T20 World Cup Final Today: Traffic Advisory Issued In Ahmedabad | Check Closed And Alternative Routes

Ahmedabad traffic authorities issued an advisory for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Final at Narendra Modi Stadium.

8 Mar 2026 1:02 pm
Love Gardening? These 7 Gorgeous Five-Petal Flowers Grow Easily In Indian Climates

Want a vibrant garden at home? These 7 stunning five-petal flowers can brighten any Indian garden with minimal care.

8 Mar 2026 12:58 pm
Malta Deputy Prime Minister Exclusive: India Can Help Reinforce Stability In Mediterranean

Ian Borg warns that further escalation with Iran risks widening a conflict in an already fragile region

8 Mar 2026 12:54 pm
No Water In Washroom, Garbage On Road: Centre Seeks Report From Bengal Over President's Visit

In a letter to the West Bengal Chief Secretary, the Union Home Secretary asked the state to explain possible violations of the rules laid out in the Blue Book.

8 Mar 2026 12:29 pm
'Remove Your Burqa': Muslim Woman Questioned In Bengaluru For Walking With Hindu Man

In Bengaluru, a viral video shows men questioning a woman in a burqa for being with a Hindu man during Ramzan. They objected to her holding his hand.

8 Mar 2026 11:52 am
We Dont Take Orders: Kamal Haasan Slams US Over Russian Oil Permission Remark

The government has maintained that Indias energy supplies remain secure despite disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict.

8 Mar 2026 11:32 am
Indian-Origin Man Likely To Face Deportation Over Viral Dance Video At WWII Memorial

Madhu Raju, an Indian-origin man in the US, may face deportation after a viral TikTok showed him dancing at the World War II Memorial, drawing widespread criticism.

8 Mar 2026 11:26 am
Achievements Of India's 'Nari Shakti' A Source Of Pride: PM Modi On Women's Day

PM Modi praised India's 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, highlighting women's empowerment as key to his government's initiatives and India's progress.

8 Mar 2026 11:18 am