UAE briefly closes airspace as West Asia conflict escalates
The Israeli military early Tuesday (March 17, 2026) reported a salvo of Iranian missiles as sirens sounded south of the Sea of Galilee. No injuries were reported
Air India, AI Express to operate 44 West Asia flights on Tuesday
Dubai airport has imposed restrictions on operations by foreign carriers
Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Fire breaks out in UAE's Fujairah oil industry zone after drone attack
Drones, rockets attack U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; air traffic normal after UAE temporarily closes its airspace as precaution
Chennai airport to witness a slew of changes in traffic flow
Chennai airport, which had two entry/exit points for vehicles, will have only one functional entry the main gate on GST Road opposite Tirusulam station temporarily, for the next 40 days
Womens role in agriculture never recognized, measured
ASI nod for excavations at Keeladi, seven other sites in Tamil Nadu
ECI seizes cash, goods worth 1.26 cr, transfers four SPs
RFK Jrs vaccine agenda stymied by Boston judge who has handed Trump setbacks
The Judge rejected a move by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce the number of shots routinely recommended for children
TN police win nine medals at natl athletics championship
Trump says he can do anything he wants with Cuba
The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations
EPS, Nainar condemn Aadhav over remarks on Rajinikanth
Iran and U.S. have been in direct contact in recent days: report
Axios cited its sources as saying Mr. Araghchi had sent text messages to Mr. Witkoff. It reported the U.S. official said Washington was not talking to Tehran
DMk allies mount last minute pressure for more seats
More than 200 people killed in Pakistan strike on Afghanistan hospital treating drug users
The alleged attack came hours after Afghan officials said the two sides exchanged fire along their common border, killing four people in Afghanistan, as the deadliest fighting between the neighbors in years entered a third week
Bombs explode in northeastern Nigeria, leaving scores killed and injured, authorities say
Explosions were heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, where Nigeria's homegrown Boko Haram extremists have waged an insurgency for more than a decade
Trump upset as U.S. partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Stalin asks partymen to focus on weaker booths
Claims filed in names of students of J&K college closed since 2017
CBI registers FIR in scholarship scam NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The CBI has registered a case into the alleged siphoning of more than Rs 11.4 crore from scholarship funds intended for students with disabilities by non-existent institutes and students, officials said Monday. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed an FIR against unidentified public servants and nodal officers in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly embezzling [] The post Claims filed in names of students of J&K college closed since 2017 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajya Sabha polls: BJPs Sanjay Bhatia, Congress Karamvir Boudh elected; Haryana CM congratulates
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, in a late-night press conference, congratulated both the leaders on their win
Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported
Security sources also earlier said two Katyusha rockets were fired at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
Need halts for express trains at St Thomas Mount station
LPG shortage has started affecting people across Indian States, Cities
Dr. Gyan Pathak Though the government of India has assured that there are enough oil and gas resources in the country, and there is no reason for public to panic, hotels and eateries in several cities in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and elsewhere have shut down causing great difficulties to those who depend on them for food which included students, patients, travellers, and others. Some sort of panic has spread across the country after the Bengaluru Hotels Association [] The post LPG shortage has started affecting people across Indian States, Cities appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Man steals LPG cylinder from house; drives away on motorbike
Surge in chronic kidney disease cases strains state coffers
ECI response sought on plea against tender for webcasting
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Poll heat rises in Palakkad as BJP trains guns on UDF MLA scandal
The BJP has fielded Sobha Surendran, who helped the party leap to the second position in the constituency for the first time in 2016, hoping to wrest the seat from the United Democratic Front. The Left Democratic Front has been finishing in third spot in the segment for the past three elections. Neither the UDF nor the LDF has announced candidates for the segment
Defections and cross-affiliations are blurring the traditional ideological boundaries between the United Democratic Front, Left Democratic Front, and the National Democratic Alliance. Increasingly, electoral pragmatism rather than ideological loyalty appears to be shaping political choices
Number of U.S. troops wounded in war against Iran rises to about 200
In a statement, the U.S. militarys Central Command said the vast majority suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty
The department also says there was no direct landlord-tenant relationship between the temple and the company, yet it continued to be in occupation of the property for decades together
BJP romps home with three Rajya Sabha seats in Odisha, BJD content with one seat
As many as 11 MLAs cross-voted in favour of BJP-backed independent candidate Dilip Ray, who initially did not have numerical strength for winning the Rajya Sabha seat
SC declines to intervene in Calcutta High Court order for NIA probe into Beldanga violence
On February 11, the apex court questioned the invocation of the UAPA; on March 16,the court finds the High Courts confirmation of the NIA probe into the case quite balanced
Neighbourhood diplomacy and its West Asia challenge
The conflict will test Indias regional influence and strategic balance
All five NDA candidates win Rajya Sabha polls in Bihar, including CM Nitish Kumar and Nitin Nabin
Three MLAs of Congress party and one MLA of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)skipped the voting. RJD MLA Kumar Sarvjeet alleged that BJP used the money power to win the election.
Haryana Rajya Sabha poll: Counting delayed; Congress writes to ECI alleging attempt at interference
For Haryanas two vacant Rajya Sabha seats, three candidates are in the fray
Poll bugles: On the five Assembly elections
Questions on the SIR apart, the ECI does well to limit the election cycle in April
Beginning and end: On the right to die with dignity
The state must allow its citizens the right to die with dignity
Importance of sex education in academia
By creating diversity-aware and compassionate learning environments, students can develop the tools to navigate contemporary challenges and create a more inclusive, equitable, and just world
In Haryana, BJP and Congress gain inroads into each others bastions
Both the national parties, while tightening their hold, are keen to look beyond
Congress sees BJP leaders bid to trigger polarisation
BJP MP from Aligarh, Satish Gautam, had claimed that Muslims were taking the most advantage of welfare schemes
Vigilance court orders probe against Kochi Mayor over corruption allegation
Man allegedly shot dead by neighbour
Transgender communities across India demand withdrawal of Bill to redefine trans people
The Centres action led to protests and public meetings within the transgender community across cities such as New Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata, calling for protecting the right to self-perceived gender identity
NCP(SP) not to contestBaramatiseat against Sunetra, saysSule
AAPgovt. fulfilled all pre-poll promises in just 4 years: Punjab CM
Mann says key promises include free electricity, 65,000govt.jobs and 5.5lakhemployment opportunities;Oppn. calls it most disappointinggovt.
Delhi Cabinet approves two road projects to ease congestion
Nod for construction of the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor and a six-lane elevated corridor on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road
Meanwhile in Assam, EC replaces 5 SSPs and in Tamil Nadu 4 SPs in interest of free & fair polls
Delhi police seize 610 LPG cylinders, bust hoarding racket in Mundka
As part of its ongoing crackdown on hoarding and black marketing, the Crime Branchs Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell conducted a raid on a godown and found cylinders of different firms such as Indane, Bharat Gas, and Hindustan Petroleum
Delhi HC grants Kejriwal time to reply to CBIs plea in excise policy case
The probe agency has challenged a trial court verdict on February 27 that discharged the AAP chief in the case
Delhi govt. to create 2,500 acres of reservoirs along Yamuna to prevent floods
Deliberations under way on 21,068-crore Urban Flood Mitigation Program ahead of monsoon to revamp stormwater drains, restore water bodies, enhance groundwater storage, recharge trenches
BJP announces first list of candidates for 144 seats for Bengal Assembly polls
Suvendu Adhikari will contest from two seats Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district and Bhabanipur in Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Mr. Adhikari is likely to contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
Data from redBus shows steady rise in women travellers from Karnataka
Solo travel by women has increased by 76% compared to 2019, highlighting a strong shift towards independent journeys
JNUSU demands smooth functioning of messes
Chennai District Election Office to launch first-time voter awareness campaign at 178 colleges
Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation activities started in the Marina beach on Sunday
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: NDA declares candidates for 12 seats in Kozhikode
Though the UDF is yet to officially announce its candidates, Congress probables who have received the green signal from top leadership have already begun campaigning. LDF candidates too have entered campaign mode
Anna University, Ramco Systems sign MoU to establish advanced ERP lab
Tamil writer Jayamohan announces Indias biggest literary award
NDA wins eight Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, Odisha; Haryana results on hold
BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar romp home as NDA secures all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar; the party also secures victory of three candidates in Odisha; BJP and the Congress file separate plaints in Haryana
Over 100 sanitation workers undergo health screening
The screening helped in detection of early risk for diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease through targeted creatinine and CBC testing
Withdraw amendments to Transgender Persons Bill: transgender activists
In a statement, the Trans Rights Now Collective demanded horizontal reservation for transgenders and protection of right to self-identification of gender as recognised by the Supreme Court
Thoothukudi schoolgirls murder: HC directs Vilathikulam DSP to take up probe
A Division Bench of Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman directed the Vilathikulam DSP to record audio-video statements of the parents of the girl, and asked the parents to cooperate with the investigation
Iran, at UN, insists will not submit to lawless aggression
The most urgent and fundamental human rights issue concerning Iran is the imminent threat to the lives of 90 million people whose lives are in immediate and grave danger under the shadow of reckless military aggression, said Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva.
My target is to be in thetop-30: Devika Sihag
After back-to-back titles in Thailand and Azerbaijan, the 20-year-old heads to the Orleans Masters in France looking to establish herself on the international badminton circuit
IIT Madras Expands Free Digital Education Initiative Vidya Shakti to Reach More Rural Students
IIT Madras is expanding its Vidya Shakti program. This initiative offers free online math, science, and English classes to rural students. The program will reach 10,000 more students next year. Virtual reality will be used to explain difficult topics. AI tools will evaluate student writing. This aims to improve learning outcomes across India.
TVK rules out talks with NDA, says Vijay entered politics to become CM
CITU slams Centres policies to privatise VSP
Hardeep Puris daughter moves Delhi HC to remove content linking her to Jeffrey Epstein
In her lawsuit seeking 10 crore in damages, Himayani Puri has also called for an order to restrain several entities from disseminating defamatory content; it is likely to be heard in the HC next week
Economist Arvind Subramanian calls on CM Revanth Reddy
Visakhapatnam Customs House film `Right Turn wins award at 10th Indian World Film Festival
AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami has reunited with T T V Dhinakaran's AMMK to reclaim the influential Thevar vote bank ahead of the 2026 elections. This alliance aims to consolidate the anti-DMK vote, a move that failed to materialize in the previous election.
A.P. DGP pays tributes to Potti Sriramulu
Congress, DMK hold seat-sharing talks for the second time
During the first round of talks held on Saturday last both parties stuck to their stand of leading the INDIA bloc in the U.T. for the 2026 elections
Address attacks on Hindu temples in the U.S., MEA says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is presenting a distorted and selective picture of India, the Ministry of External Affairs says
Naval ships escort Indian vessels from Gulf of Oman
Three warships escort Shivalik, Nanda Devi, and Jag Laadki; naval protection for Indian ships to continue; warships operatingunder Operation Sankalp, a mission aimed at safeguarding merchant shipping and protecting Indias maritime interests in the Gulf region
CII elects new office-bearers for Puducherry State Council
Plan beautification of space under flyovers: Tushar Giri Nath
Many of the lower portions of major flyovers in the city remain underdeveloped, affecting the citys overall aesthetics, says the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department
How will 1,000 cylinders serve 40,000 hotels, asks Bengaluru hoteliers amid disruption in LPG supply
Flying squads, control rooms in place ahead of poll in Cuddalore
PG operators complain to GBA, says LPG crisis may push students to return home
Officials from the corporations say that several PG operatorshave reported that they are struggling to cook as LPG cylinders have become difficult toprocure
WRD begins restoration of nine tanks in Minjur block affected by peripheral ring road project
The WRD is implementing the 37-crore project with funds provided by the State Highways Department. Residents have called for speedy execution of works as the lakes are key sources of irrigation and drinking water
Mangaluru Prison Superintendent, staff members attacked
Holders of licensed firearms in Dindigul district asked to deposit
M.P. High Court Bench to visit Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque site before April 2 hearing
Under an agreement with the ASI in 2003, Hindus are allowed to perform puja at the complex every Tuesday, while Muslims offer namaz there every Friday.
The company allegedly supplied adulterated dairy products by substituting milk fat with palm oil and other harmful chemicals
Five convicted in 2016 Una flogging case; Gujarat court to announce punishment
In the July 11, 2016 incident, more than 40 men from the upper caste Darbar community attacked four members of the Sarvaiya family in Mota Samadhiyala village near Una
Fuel crisis is man-made, Opposition says, targeting Centres foreign policy
Participating in the discussion on the Appropriation Bill, senior Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil says India has been committed to remaining non-aligned since Independence
Government clears 23 institutions to set up quantum labs
National Quantum Mission aims to develop 501,000 qubit quantum computers, satellite-based secure communication, and high-precision quantum sensors/materials
After complaints, GBA extends deadline to file claims, objections to draft voters list to March 20
The draft voters list covers 369 wards across the five city corporations under the GBA
47% Bengal MLAs face criminal cases, over 50% are crorepatis: ADR
Party-wise analysis showed that 92 out of 223 MLAs (41%) from the Trinamool Congress and 42 out of 64 MLAs (66%) from the BJP have declared criminal cases
