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Fadnavis joins Gudi Padwa rally in Nagpur, pledges development for state

The CM said he was very happy to participate in the Gudi Padwa 'shobhayatra' in Nagpur and extended best wishes to the entire nation

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:05 PM IST

Delhi HC directs Nakkheeran to take down content on Isha Foundation case

Delhi High Court directs Nakkheeran to remove defamatory content on Isha Foundation, rejects plea to dismiss defamation suit at threshold stage

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

'Deeply disturbing': India on attacks on West Asia gas facilities

New Delhi described the attacks as 'deeply disturbing' and that they only serve to further destabilise an already uncertain energy scenario globally

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 7:08 PM IST

West Asia situation is a testing time for global community, says MEA

Recent attacks against energy installations in different locations across West Asia are deeply disturbing, MEA added

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Mamata calls officials' transfers 'highest order of political interference'

The poll body ordered a fresh reshuffle of senior officers, posting two secretaries to other poll-bound states as observers, and deploying 13 IAS and five IPS officers in key poll management roles

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 4:30 PM IST

West Asia crisis: CIL assures steady coal supply, stocks for consumers

As a proactive step, CIL, which accounts for over 80 per cent of domestic coal output, has planned 29 e-auctions in the current month, offering about 23.56 million tonnes (MT) of coal

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Govt identifies 22 vessels for safe passage via Hormuz

Of these, 20 vessels which are considered critical to India's energy security are carrying 215,000 tonnes of LNG, 321,000 tonnes of LPG, and 1,676,000 tonnes of crude oil

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:11 PM IST

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths by 2050: Study

Researchers, including those from The University of Texas said that the amount of health benefits and how they are distributed across the countries would depend on how climate mitigation is shared

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

PM Modi invites global investors to invest, make, innovate in power sector

India is evolving into a reliable energy partner in building resilient supply chains, advancing battery manufacturing, creating green jobs, and enabling investments through bold reforms, Modi added

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Fast-track sessions court appointed for day-to-day trial in Zubeen case

The 52-year-old singer died while swimming in the sea on September 19 last year in Singapore, where he had gone to attend the fourth North East India Festival

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Rajnath cites global conflicts to urge self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Addressing the National Defence Industries Conclave, Singh said ongoing conflicts demonstrated the significance of drones and counter-drone technologies

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:35 PM IST

RSS needs to increase activism on social media for 'good cause': Bhagwat

The RSS chief said that while social media is used extensively by people, it should be utilised for a good cause

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

J&K Police bust international cyber fraud racket, arrest 7 in Srinagar

The seized material contains substantial incriminating evidence, clearly indicating a highly organised and technologically advanced criminal setup

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Fire breaks out at Trade and Taxes building in Delhi's ITO, no casualties

A call regarding the blaze was received at 8:36 am, following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot, he said, adding that the fire was doused at 9.10 am

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:23 AM IST

PM Modi extends greetings on Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi and Cheti Chand

These festivals mark the Hindu 'Nav Varsha' (new year) and the arrival of the spring season and are celebrated with different names in various regions of the country

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:27 AM IST

EC seeks report from Kolkata police on attack at TMC minister's house

The commission has asked for clarity on the timeline of the incident, the role of the police, and the intelligence inputs available prior to the incident in north Kolkata's Girish Park area

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:24 AM IST

India's neonatal deaths decline by 70% in 34 years: Nadda hails UN report

India has emerged as a key contributor to global progress in reducing child mortality, according to the latest United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) Report 2025

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

IMD issues alerts as rain, storms hit large parts of India including Delhi

The weather department has forecast continued rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across several parts of the country over the next few days

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Heavy rain, gusty winds hit north India; snow in J&K, Himachal hills

Some areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Wednesday, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:08 AM IST

Centre offers extra 10% commercial LPG to states committing to PNG shift

At least 8 oil tankers, including 7 with Russian crude, diverted mid-voyage from China to India

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:07 AM IST