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Day 20 Iran war: Gulf energy sites targeted as Israel expands strikes in Lebanon

The USIsrael offensive on Iran entered its 20th day on Thursday, March 19, as hostilities intensified and spread across the Gulf and into Lebanon

Democrats storm out of U.S. Justice Department leaders briefing on Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi went to Capitol Hill to try to quell bipartisan frustration over the Justice Departments handling of millions of files

Wasnt allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump: Joe Kent

Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior o

As West Asia war threatens gas supply, remembering a gas grid India never built

Indias push for the National Coal Gasification Mission to secure energy independence recalls a visionary 1955 proposal by Syed Husain Zaheer; ini

Champions League: Barcelona scores 7 against Newcastle, Liverpool defeats Galatasaray to advance

Bayern Munich defeats Atalanta, set to meet Real Madrid in quarterfinal

70% Kerala MLAs face criminal cases, over half are crorepatis: ADR

Nearly 70 per cent of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, while more than half are crorepatis, according to a

Light Rain and Snow Expected in Jammu and Kashmir Until March 20

Srinagar, March 19: Light rain is currently falling in several areas of Jammu and Kashmir, keeping the weather cool. The Meteorological Departmen

Canadas population drops by 100,000 in late 2025 amid sharp fall in temporary residents

Canadas population fell by over 100,000 in Q4 2025, driven by a sharp drop of 171,000 temporary residents, especially study and work permit holde

DOJ antitrust head rejects politics in ParamountWarner Bros review

The US Justice Department will not speed up approval for Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. Antitrust chief Omeed Assefi dismissed claims

Tamil Nadu: No alliance with NDA, TVK to go alone says Vijay

Dismissing speculation about the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) aligning with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Tamil Nadu

FBI Director Kash Patel Highlights Need for Tech-Based Strategies Against Evolving Terror Threats

Washington, March 19: During a crucial hearing in Washington, Kash Patel faced tough questions from U.S. senators. As the Director of the Federal

US in talks with Brazil on critical minerals, US diplomat says at signing of Goias state deal

The United States is negotiating a critical mineral supply chain deal with Brazil. This comes despite recent diplomatic friction between the two

'No oil, no money': Hungary's Viktor Orban brings Ukraine standoff to Brussels

European Union leaders meet in Brussels to finalize a vital loan for Kyiv. Hungary's Viktor Orban is obstructing the funding, demanding Ukraine r

Relief to 2.22 crore power consumers in Bihar, Regulatory Commission announces no tariff hike for next FY

Commission rejects Discoms proposal for 35 paise tariff hike across categories. It also merges two slabs into one for three categories of consume

JD Vance Defends Economic Policies Amid Rising Fuel Prices in Michigan Speech

Washington, March 19: In a recent speech delivered in Michigan, U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trumps economic policies.

Iran strikes push Qatar to UN again as Gulf energy sites come under fire

Iran War: Qatar has sent its ninth UN letter detailing Iranian aggression, with air defense systems intercepting hostile aerial targets and causi

SC dissolves NRI marriage, refuses to recognise US decree

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage between an NRI couple, invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constit

West Asia Conflict: Ex-counterterrorism official says he wasn't allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump

Former counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigned over Iran war concerns. He stated senior officials with doubts were not allowed to voice them

Bulldozers Strike Down Illegal Constructions in Lucknow

Lucknow, March 19: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has taken decisive action against illegal constructions by demolishing nine unauthoriz

Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Chaitra Navratri Celebrations

New Delhi, March 19: Several prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, have extended warm wishes to the citizens of India on th

70% Kerala MLAs Face Criminal Cases, Over Half Are Crorepatis

Nearly 70 per cent of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, while more than half are crorepatis, according to a

US expands visa bond rule to 50 nations

Washington: The US is expanding its visa bond programme to cover 50 countries from April 2, requiring foreign nationals seeking B1 and B2 visas f

Prime Minister Modi Extends Greetings for Chaitra Navratri, New Samvat Year, and Gudi Padwa

New Delhi, March 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to the nation on the occasion of the commencement of Chaitra Navra

Taliban halts Riposte to Injustice ops temporarily against Pakistan during Eid after Gulf appeals

NCERT book ban, a chapter on judicial transparency

The top courts ban on an NCERT textbook exposes gaps in judicial accountability and public trust

Fitness Controversy Surrounds Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman Ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi, March 19: A new controversy has emerged in Pakistan cricket regarding the fitness of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman. Reports indicate tha

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Moon Sighting India Time: When will crescent be seen in Delhi-NCR and when Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated? Check details

Eid al-Fitr moon sighting timings in India: In Delhi-NCR, the moon is likely to be visible on the evening of March 19. If the crescent is seen, E

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: EC tightens grip on Bengal polls with strategic officer transfers as Trinamool faces protests over denial of tickets

The BJPs Central Election Committee held a meeting in New Delhi to discuss and finalise the names of the party candidates for the upcoming Assemb

Trump threatens to 'blow up' Irans South Pars gas field if Qatar LNG is hit again

Former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran. He stated that if Iran attacks Qatar's energy facilities again, the United Stat

Pentagon Warns of Unprecedented Challenge from Nuclear Powers Russia and China

Washington, March 19: Senior defense officials have informed lawmakers that the United States faces an unprecedented challenge in deterring two n

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, flags oil shock risks

Washington: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank was keeping interest rates unchanged as it monitored the fallout from hi

Devotees Mark Chaitra Navratri with Prayers Across India

The air resonated with the sound of bells and hymns as the Aarti performed marked the commencement of the nine-day festival dedicated to Goddess

Indian wolf at Pilikula zoo gives birth to seven pups

This is the first time that an Indian wolf under captivity had given birth to pups at the park

US Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged: What It Means For Indian Stock Markets

US Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept federal funds rate unchanged at the range of 3.5 per cent-to-3.75 per cent.

16 Mumbai Suburban Services To Get 15-Car Trains From March 19

The Western Railway will convert 16 existing 12-car suburban trains into 15-car services from March 19 in a bid to enhance carrying capacity and

'Iran No Where Close To Nukes': Joe Kent In 1st Interview After Exit

A day after his much-talked-about resignation, which he claimed was in protest of the Iran War, Joe Kent, US President Donald Trump's former coun

Celebrating Navratri: The Nine Divine Forms of Goddess Durga and Their Unique Vehicles

New Delhi, March 19: During Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga. Each form possesses di

World's Largest LNG Plant In Qatar Hit By Iranian Missile, Fire On Site

A Qatari complex housing the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered extensive damage amid a sharp escalation of attacks on e

Iran War LIVE: Iran Targets Gulf Energy Sites After Strike On Key Gas Field

US Israel Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran has been striking its Persian Gulf neighbours' energy facilities since the war started on February 28,

Fans Disappointed as Premieres of Dhurandhar 2 Cancelled Across Locations

'Dhurandhar' was released in theatres on December 5 last year and went on to become the highest-grossing film of 2025.

Earlier too, foreign mercenaries went to Myanmar via Mizoram

Border Porous, Area Out Of Junta's Control

Taking women founders global; Function-first innerwear for women

SonderConnect is taking its support for women entrepreneurs global with Indo-French Ignite x 2026. Krvvy, a D2C innerwear brand, is offering wome

Saudi Warns Patience With Iranian Aggression 'Not Unlimited'

We are going to use every lever we have, political, economic, diplomatic ... to get these attacks to stop, said Saudi foreign minister Prince Fai

Delhi Rain Alert: Are there chances of rainfall in capital, Noida and Gurugram today? IMD issues yellow alert and warns residents. Check forecast

Rain in Delhi today: Delhi-NCR region is likely to see partly cloudy skies with light rainfall and thunderstorms occurring during the day. The In

Chaitra Navratri Special: The Tradition of Offering Jaggery to Goddess Durga

New Delhi, March 19: The auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri is currently underway. For nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess

Epstein row: Pam Bondi reacts to subpoena, says will follow the law as Democrats stage walkout

US national debt tops $39 trillion weeks into Iran war

America's national debt has crossed a record $39 trillion. This milestone occurs amidst the ongoing U.S.-Iran war. The rising debt impacts Americ

Word of the day - Peremptory

Understand the power of 'peremptory,' a word signifying unyielding authority and immediate compliance. This term, rooted in Latin, describes comm

Maharashtra government to issue ban on use of plastic flowers

Mr. Fadnavis was responding to the concerns raised by BJP MLC Sadashiv Khot around the increased use of plastic flowers, which is impacting the m

UK to tighten steel import quotas, hike tariffs to shield domestic industry

Britain is set to protect its steel sector. The government will reduce the tariff-free steel import quota by 60 percent. Imports above this new l

How MicrobioTx is using AI and a finger-prick test to decode gut health

Founded by Akanksha Gupta and microbiome researcher Dr Palok, the healthtech startup uses AI-driven metabolite analysis to profile gut microbes a

Social Media Impacts Youth Wellbeing, Girls Most Affected: UN Report

This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social med

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran threatens massive Gulf energy retaliation after intelligence chief killed, world's largest natural gas field attacked

Iran blamed Israel and the United States for strikes on its giant South Pars gas facility, with President Masoud Pezeshkian warning of uncontroll

Revolutionary, mercenary, spy: US terror suspect has a long resume

Happy Ugadi 2026: 100+ wishes, images, quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages and Instagram status you can share on Telugu and Kannada New Year

Ugadi 2026 Wishes, images and Quotes: Ugadi, a prominent festival celebrated in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana symbolizes a fresh start

Happy Gudi Padwa 2026: 100+ wishes, HD images, wallpapers quotes, greetings, WhatsApp messages and Instagram status for Marathi new year

Gudi Padwa 2026 wishes, HD wallpapers: Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year and the commencement of the Vikram Samvat and is ce

India, Pakistan ties remain a risk for nuclear conflict: U.S. Intelligence

The report stated that President Trumps intervention de-escalated the most recent nuclear tensions

Woman Says Bengaluru Metro Feels Like 'Luxury' After Travelling In 'Warm' And 'Crowded' London Tube

A viral Instagram video compares London Tube's lack of air conditioning to Bengaluru Metro's fully air-conditioned trains and stations, highlight

Trump Attends Return of US Aircrew Killed in Iran War Crash

It was the second time since the start of the conflict that Trump has traveled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where the remains of US troop

How can temples be classified as 'industry', asks Tamil Nadu board in SC

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Abu Dhabi Closes Gas Facility Due to Falling Missile Debris

The United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry expressed strong condemnation of the attack, which it blamed on Iran

India's child deaths down sharply but are still a worry: UN

Strikes hit world's largest natural gas field in Iran, and Tehran retaliates with more attacks as West Asia war continues

West Asia War: Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the UAE and Qatar mark a dangerous escalation. Israel's targeted killings of Iranian offici

Fears of early summer recede, wet spells likely in North till March-end

Heatwave spell broken, P 20

Morning Digest: Iran hits Gulf energy sites after attack on its gas field; 22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list, and more

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LIVE: Qatar Expels Iranian Diplomats Over Gas Facility Attack

Qatar's foreign ministry on Wednesday ordered Iran's military and security attaches along with their staff to leave the country within 24 hours

Ugadi Brings New Hopes For Fresh Beginnings

According to the Brahma Puranam, the day on which Lord Brahma emanated from the Lotus in Lord Vishnu's navel is celebrated as Chaitra Suddha Pady

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West Asia War: Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts major gas facilities

Iran launched missile attacks on Qatar's Ras Laffan energy hub, causing significant damage. The UAE also reported intercepted missiles and shut d

Iran War: JD Vance to meet with oil trade group, acknowledges 'rough road ahead' on gas prices

US Vice President JD Vance and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will meet with oil industry leaders. The administration plans to announce measures t

Morning Brief Podcast: Semaglutide Goes Generic: Big Pharmas Moat Breaks

US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

America is weighing a significant troop increase in the Middle East. Thousands of US soldiers may be deployed as part of the ongoing campaign aga

Not our war: Europe says no to Trump

Europeans have long been wary that angering Trump could mean he cuts them loose on Ukraine or tries to force Kyiv to accept a deal that favours M

U.S. weighs military reinforcements as Iran war enters possible new phase

The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third we

J&K Bank renews MoU with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: Jammu & Kashmir Bank today renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrin

Iran says Israel hit South Pars gas field, retaliates with strikes on Gulf energy hubs

The escalation has disrupted global energy supplies, sent oil prices above $108 per barrel, and increased regional tensions.

Pentagon planning US troop reinforcements as West Asia conflict escalates

Options include securing the Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island oil facilities, and Irans uranium stockpiles

Cubas leader says U.S. aggression would meet impregnable resistance

The Trump administration is looking for Mr. Daz-Canel to leave as the U.S. continues negotiating with the Cuban government

Allen announces JEE and NEET batch dates

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 18: Allen Career Institute Kota and other centres today announced the dates for new batches for IIT-JEE and NE

India-Pakistan relations remain at risk for nuclear conflict, US warns

The Annual Threat Assessment cites terrorism, missile developments, and past conflicts as potential catalysts for escalation, while ISIS-K contin

FBI Hunts For Indian National In Mail, Wire Fraud Conspiracy

The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the US on Wednesday said it has launched a hunt for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel for alleg

U.S. national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

The U.S. national debt has hit a record $39 trillion

Humanity at the Crossroads From War Consciousness to Peace Civilization

Lt Gen Narendra Kotwal (R) narendrakotwal@gmail.com Humanity today stands at a profound crossroads. On one hand, we inhabit an era of extraordin

The Madison Episode 4 to 6 release time, schedule and how to watch: When is the finale? Global streaming timings worldwide, story overview and setting

The Madison Episode 4 to 6 release time, schedule and how to watch is confirmed for March 21 on Paramount+. Episodes will release together global

When the World Waits for India to Blink

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. The famous opening line of Charles Dickens per

Centre promise 10 pc more LPG to states that expedite piped gas rollout

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: As the LPG supply squeeze extends into the third week, the central government on Wednesday promised to increase supplies of co

Three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attack in the West Bank, Red Crescent says

The Israeli military said it understood the strike was caused by a cluster munition, a warhead that splits into tiny bomblets that scatter into a

U.S. intel official says Iran's regime still intact but refuses to discuss talks with Trump about war

The statement was notable given Mr. Trumps repeated assertions that a war with Iran was necessary to head off what he said was an imminent threat

Clear Electricity Arrears

The directive issued by the Finance Department asking all Government Departments and subordinate offices to clear pending electricity dues is a t

Opposition states playing politics by stalling PM-named welfare schemes: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Launching a blistering attack on the opposition, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday accused opposit