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Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development

The BJP leader said that during the meeting, detailed discussions on Delhi's all-around development were held, including strengthening infrastructure

Delhi CM meets PM Modi, discusses national capital's development
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

Food prices set to rise as hotels switch fuels; biryani hit during Eid

Muslim faithfuls rue the fact that family gatherings have shrunken during the Ramzan season, thanks to the LPG situation triggered by the conflict in West Asia

Food prices set to rise as hotels switch fuels; biryani hit during Eid
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Indigenous bullet train: Experts back move, urge tests before scale-up

Their cautionary note follows reports that the Ministry will soon award a tender for more trains

Indigenous bullet train: Experts back move, urge tests before scale-up
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Threat to fair trial: SC expresses concern over cops posting videos online

The bench was hearing a PIL that alleged that police upload videos and photographs of the accused on social media and create a bias in people's minds

Threat to fair trial: SC expresses concern over cops posting videos online
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:54 PM IST

Kerala CM accuses Congress, Rahul of being BJP's B-team ahead of polls

He also accused the Congress of appeasement politics and seeking the support of groups engaged in majority and minority communalism

Kerala CM accuses Congress, Rahul of being BJP's B-team ahead of polls
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Rajasthan witnesses Eid protests against US, Israel over Iran attacks

Women and children from both Shia and Sunni communities took out a march, raising slogans against the US and Israel

Rajasthan witnesses Eid protests against US, Israel over Iran attacks
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu presents ₹54,928 crore budget for 2026-27, flags RDG hit

Sukhu started his speech by saying that the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant (RDG) has impacted the annual budget and accused the BJP for not supporting the state's interests

Himachal CM Sukhu presents ₹54,928 crore budget for 2026-27, flags RDG hit
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Sunetra Pawar forwards Rupali Chakankar's resignation to CM Fadnavis

Chakankar, who is also the NCP women's wing chief, submitted the resignation letter to Sunetra Pawar on Friday

Sunetra Pawar forwards Rupali Chakankar's resignation to CM Fadnavis
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Parliamentary panel flags underutilisation of funds in river-linking scheme

The report noted that the scheme witnessed underutilisation of funds during the 2025-26 financial year

Parliamentary panel flags underutilisation of funds in river-linking scheme
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:09 PM IST

Only dialogue can help resolve global conflicts, says VP Radhakrishnan

Commenting on the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Radhakrishnan, also the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, said he was happy to see constructive debates in the House

Only dialogue can help resolve global conflicts, says VP Radhakrishnan
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar resigns after manager's suicide in Amritsar

The MLA from Patti in Tarn Taran was asked to resign in connection with the alleged suicide of a Warehouse Corporation district manager in Amritsar

Punjab Minister Laljit Bhullar resigns after manager's suicide in Amritsar
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Omar Abdullah extends Eid greetings, says illegal war by US-Israel must end

Omar Abdullah calls for end to 'illegal' war, flags impact on Muslims and energy supplies

Omar Abdullah extends Eid greetings, says illegal war by US-Israel must end
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:19 PM IST

Close shave for Odisha MLA as bus with 36 passengers catches fire

Police said all the passengers, including the MLA, were safely evacuated without any injuries

Close shave for Odisha MLA as bus with 36 passengers catches fire
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:59 AM IST

PM Modi conveys greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hopes for further brotherhood

Eid is being celebrated in the country on Saturday

PM Modi conveys greetings on Eid-ul-Fitr, hopes for further brotherhood
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:28 AM IST

Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Dhami fast-tracks infra projects

In preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure

Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Dhami fast-tracks infra projects
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:39 AM IST

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India

From heavy rain in the east to snowfall in the Himalayas, IMD forecast thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds nationwide as fluctuating temperatures bring a temporary cooling phase

IMD warns of heavy rain, strong winds as storms sweep across India
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:36 AM IST

Devotees gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

The atmosphere remained vibrant as families exchanged greetings, signalling the start of day-long festivities across the city

Devotees gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:35 AM IST

Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift

A man died after allegedly getting trapped in a lift at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata

Political storm erupts after man dies in Kolkata's RG Kar hospital lift
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 7:36 AM IST

Delhi Police seals news agency UNI's office, cites high court order

The news agency also alleged that their female staff members were manhandled by the police team

Delhi Police seals news agency UNI's office, cites high court order
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:53 PM IST

PM reaches out to West Asian leaders on Eid amid energy security concerns

Prime Minister speaks to GCC leaders, flags need for safe passage through Strait of Hormuz and highlights risks to global food, fuel and fertiliser security

PM reaches out to West Asian leaders on Eid amid energy security concerns
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:21 PM IST