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Blasts heard, sirens in Jerusalem after Iran missile alerts

The army issued several alerts saying it had identified that missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel

22 Mar 2026 12:22 pm
Congress fields T. Chalukumba Ao for Koridang bypoll in Nagaland

State Congress president S. Supongmeren Jamir formally handed over the symbol to Mr. Ao at the party's State headquarters in the presence of working presidents Khriedi Theunuo and C. Apok Jamir

22 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
Mcap of five of top-10 most valued firms erodes by 1 lakh crore; HDFC Bank biggest laggard

HDFC Banks valuation tumbled 56,124.48 crore to 12,01,267.28 crore

22 Mar 2026 12:12 pm
275 former Judges, officials slam U.S. international religious freedom report

A total of 275 signatories include 25 retired judges, 119 retired bureaucrats, including 10 ambassadors, and 131 armed forces officers

22 Mar 2026 12:06 pm
Two from Karnataka killed in road accident near Chittoor; four others injured

The Puthalapattu circle police said the car, bearing a Karnataka registration number, hit a 10-wheeler lorry as the driver reportedly felt drowsy

22 Mar 2026 12:03 pm
Jharkhand Police seek army help to defuse suspected WWII-era bomb

East Singhbhum SP (Rural) Rishav Garg said the bomb detection and disposal squad (BDDS) from Ranchi inspected the site in Baharagora on Thursday and found the device to be active and heavy.

22 Mar 2026 12:02 pm
Rice, wheat procurement remains consistently low; House panel raises concern

Kanimozhi-led panel asks Union Food Ministry to strengthen its procurement planning and coordination with States to minimise the gap between estimated and actual procurement

22 Mar 2026 11:53 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: VCK under compulsion to consider local candidates, says Thirumavalavan

He also recalls the opinion of the DMK that the party lost in the Arakkonam and Vanur constituencies because its candidates were outsiders

22 Mar 2026 11:43 am
AMRUT scheme worth 88.41 crore to change the face of Kavali in Nellore district: Lanka Dinakar

The project will help rid the town of its perennial drinking water scarcity, the Chairman of the 20-Point Programme said

22 Mar 2026 11:42 am
Meghalaya leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma demands independent inquiry into Garo Hills violence

In a petition to Governor C.H. Vijayashankar, Mr. Sangma flagged a serious law and order situation in the Garo Hills region, which he said stemmed from a series of developments linked to the elections to the tribal Garo Hills Autonomous District Council

22 Mar 2026 11:26 am
Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: a game of four

The Tamil Nadu Assembly election will see a four-cornered contest this April. As theDMKand its allies and theAIADMKand its partners remain the principal participants of the big fight, it is also clear that the newly formedTamilagaVettriKazhagamand the steady presence of theNaamTamizharKatchiin electoral politics will have roles to play.This report analyses the political situation ahead of this election that entices voters with the promise that it will be like nothing the State has never seen so

22 Mar 2026 11:25 am
South Pars | Same field, two fates

An Israeli attack on a gas field straddling the Persian Gulf and Irans counterstrikes have laid bare how fragile the worlds energy security really is

22 Mar 2026 11:07 am
Mild earthquake of 4.1 magnitude reported in Sikkim; no casualties

The epicenter of the earthquake was in Mangan district at 14 km below the surface at 8.41 p.m. on Saturday (March 21, 2026)

22 Mar 2026 11:04 am
Donald Trump set to feature on gold coin to celebrate 250 years of U.S. Independence

The 24-karat gold coin, portraying Mr. Trump leaning on the Resolute desk with clenched fists, will be only the second time a living President has featured on a coin

22 Mar 2026 10:52 am
U.K. nuclear-powered submarine positioned in Arabian Sea amid regional tensions: reports

HMS Anson, armed with Tomahawk Block IV missiles and Spearfish torpedoes, left Perth earlier this month and travelled roughly 5,500 miles to the region, the Daily Mail said

22 Mar 2026 10:40 am
Delhi to witness mainly clear sky, temperature to hover around 30C

The air quality was 'moderate' at 9 a.m., with an AQI reading of 154, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed

22 Mar 2026 10:23 am
Tucker Carlson | Voice of America

The American conservative commentator, who says his worldview is shaped by his Christian faith, has emerged as one of the most influential critics of U.S. interventionist foreign policy, Washingtons support for Tel Aviv, and, more specifically, Israels war in Palestine and the ongoing U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

22 Mar 2026 10:23 am
SIR fallout obliterated localised anti-incumbency in West Bengal, no discontent against Mamata: Sagarika Ghose

In its list of 291 candidates, declared by Ms. Banerjee on March 17, the TMC dropped 74 sitting MLAs, nearly a third of its legislative strength, signaling a calibrated counter anti-incumbency strategy

22 Mar 2026 10:22 am
Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear research center as Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants

The developments signaled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

22 Mar 2026 10:04 am
What did the Supreme Court say about paid maternity leave?

Why did the Supreme Court strike down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020? What did it say about maternity leave for adoptive mothers? What did the Court recommend that the Union government do regarding paternity leave?

22 Mar 2026 9:44 am
Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached, says Foreign Minister Motegi

Tokyo has no immediate plans to seek arrangements to allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for stranded Japanese vessels, Mr. Motegi said

22 Mar 2026 9:37 am
Saudi Arabia reports three ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area

One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area, a spokesperson for the Ministry posted on social media

22 Mar 2026 9:24 am
DUs job fair guidelines stir row over routine exclusion of Open Learning students

The protesters argue that students of the School of Open Learning are usually from marginalised communities and deserve the same opportunities. There are currently around 4 lakh SOL students, according to officials.

22 Mar 2026 9:22 am
World Water Day: Let us reaffirm our commitment to conserve every drop of water, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister said today is also a day to appreciate those who engage in sustainable practices, promote awareness and nurture a culture of conservation

22 Mar 2026 9:22 am
Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest to score T20 international century

Utagushimaninde, aged 15 years and 223 days, smashed an unbeaten 111 off 65 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Uganda's Prosscovia Alako, who was 16 years and 233 days old when she struck 116 against Mali in Kigali in 2019.

22 Mar 2026 9:12 am
In Frames: Sanctuary of stories

A quiet Kashmir hamlet turns its homes into libraries, welcoming readers from near and far; the village writes its future through pages, people, and shared spaces

22 Mar 2026 8:47 am
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label

The latest album, ARIRANG, released on Friday (March 20, 206), is billed as reflecting the maturing boy band's Korean identity. It sold nearly four million copies on its first day, according to the label

22 Mar 2026 8:37 am
Qatar helicopter crashes after 'technical malfunction': Ministry

A Qatari helicopter had a technical malfunction during a routine duty, which led to its crash in the regional waters of the State, says Qatar's Defence Ministry

22 Mar 2026 8:35 am
Halt more buses at this point on NSC Bose Road, says small traders association

Currently, only the services in the 32 series stop at the section of the road adjacent to the Broadway terminus, temporarily closed on account of reconstruction work. Small traders association tells R. Ragu that ensuring the services now accommodated at the temporary terminus at Island Grounds stop at NSC Bose road would benefit visitors to the markets in Parrys

22 Mar 2026 8:32 am
Iran's death toll in war now over 1,500: State broadcaster

The U.S. and Israel have offered shifting rationales for the war, from hoping to foment an uprising that topples Iran's leadership to eliminating its nuclear and missile programmes and its support for armed proxies.

22 Mar 2026 8:30 am
A new space for silent reading in Chennai

RK Nagarra, representing the interests of residents of neighbourhoods in and around RK Nagar, is fostering a silent reading movement in a Greater Chennai Corporation park following the temporary closure of Nageswara Rao park on account of its renovation

22 Mar 2026 8:19 am
Assembly Elections LIVE: Clash breaks out between TMC and BJP supporters in Baranagar ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

In Kerala, Rahul Gandhi will kick off his election campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala on March 25 with a major rally in Kozhikode.

22 Mar 2026 8:19 am
World Water Day | River restoration: Inspiring stories of change

World Water Day reminds us that water is not unlimited, and encourages people to take care of this resource. Across the world, communities and governments have come together to protect and restore rivers. Here are 5 river restoration projects that give us hope.

22 Mar 2026 7:41 am
Iran army says will target energy, desalination infrastructure after U.S. threats

If Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is violated by the enemy, all energy, information technology and desalination infrastructure belonging to the U.S. and the regime in the region will be targeted, says Iranian military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya

22 Mar 2026 7:27 am
ICE officers soon will help with airport security unless Democrats end shutdown, Trump says

President Donald Trump says hell order federal immigration officers to take a role soon in airport security unless Democrats agree on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security

22 Mar 2026 7:22 am
Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? | Explained

Why is the ground offensive concentrated in southern Lebanon? Why has Israel carried out several attacks against Hezbollah in the past and why does it want to dismantle the Shia militant group? What does it want to achieve?

22 Mar 2026 7:06 am
How the Gulf War is affecting gig workers

Its ripple effects are already singeing the lives of daily-wage earners trapped in precarious employment

22 Mar 2026 7:04 am
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played

He's got to be insane, 27-year-old teammate Austin Reaves said of James's continued appetite for excellence. Can't be normal things going on in his brain to do it so well at such a high level.

22 Mar 2026 7:02 am
Cuba announces second nationwide blackout in less than a week

A otal disconnection of the national electricity system took place, the Energy Ministry said in a post on X, adding that work had begun to restore power.

22 Mar 2026 6:52 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz blockade

Israeli officials said that Iranian forces had for the first time fired long-range missiles, expanding the risk of attacks beyond West Asia, even as an Iranian strike injured dozens of people not far from Israels nuclear site.

22 Mar 2026 6:39 am
64 killed in attack on Sudan healthcare facility: WHO

13 children among 64 killed in attack on Sudan hospital, says WHO chief

22 Mar 2026 4:58 am
Kanshi Ram returns

The Bahujan Samaj Party founders name is being invoked by the leaders in Uttar Pradesh across political lines over the past two weeks and his supporters say that the architect of Dalit consciousness is being resurrected for the States Assembly poll next year, finds Mayank Kumar

22 Mar 2026 2:33 am