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West Asia crisis: PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power, fertiliser supply

Prime Minister chairs CCS meeting to assess oil, gas and fertiliser supply risks, directs coordinated response as Hormuz closure disrupts flows

West Asia crisis: PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power, fertiliser supply
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 11:48 PM IST

Tunnel Boring Machines for bullet train project to arrive in Mumbai today

The customised TBM was manufactured by the German company Herrenknecht in its unit based in China

Tunnel Boring Machines for bullet train project to arrive in Mumbai today
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Odisha govt launches ₹2,612 crore water projects on World Water Day

Chief Minister unveils irrigation, drinking water and recharge projects, calls for conservation drive and community participation to strengthen water security

Odisha govt launches ₹2,612 crore water projects on World Water Day
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Orissa High Court upholds elderly man's right to stay in ancestral home

Court upholds tribunal order allowing 86-year-old to reside in his ancestral house, reinforcing dignity and protection of senior citizens under the law

Orissa High Court upholds elderly man's right to stay in ancestral home
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 8:09 PM IST

West Asia war: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation

The focus of the meeting is to ensure uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country, and the government is taking proactive steps

West Asia war: PM Modi calls ministerial meeting to review energy situation
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

India once pursued Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan: What went wrong

India once explored Iranian gas imports via Pakistan through the $7 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline. Here's why India exited the project

India once pursued Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan: What went wrong
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur

The police seized 74 LPG cylinders 70 domestic and four commercial - along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday

3 arrested for allegedly hoarding 74 LPG cylinders in Delhi's Mahipalpur
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment

The incident dates back to mid-February when adulterated milk supplied in parts of Lalacheruvu allegedly caused severe health complications among consumers

Andhra milk adulteration: Death toll rises to 16, three under treatment
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Uttarakhand emerges as top tourism destination for faith, adventure

For the first time, winter pilgrimage has been introduced in Uttarakhand, promoting tourism throughout the year

Uttarakhand emerges as top tourism destination for faith, adventure
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also asked the states and UTs to provide details about the number of women's prisons within their jurisdictions

SC directs states, UTs to submit details on prisons, including overcrowding
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Telangana's total debt stands at ₹8 trn as of Dec 2025: Govt report

Telangana's fiscal performance reflects a transitional phase of consolidation and reprioritisation of public expenditure

Telangana's total debt stands at ₹8 trn as of Dec 2025: Govt report
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:40 AM IST

Hike in bulk diesel prices withdrawn for Gujarat fishermen after state push

The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by Rs 22.43 a litre

Hike in bulk diesel prices withdrawn for Gujarat fishermen after state push
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD

Multiple weather systems have triggered rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India, even as IMD forecasts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in the coming days

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal

Addressing a press conference, community representatives alleged that the Bill proposes a restrictive redefinition of "transgender persons"

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel

According to local media reports, the deceased man was a Thiruvananthapuram native and his cause of death was yet to be ascertained

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Safety of Indians in UAE is 'priority' amid West Asia crisis: Envoy

On Iranian attacks, Alshaali said the UAE's integrated air defence systems have intercepted a vast majority of incoming threats and the country "remains safe, secure, and well-protected"

Safety of Indians in UAE is 'priority' amid West Asia crisis: Envoy
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:58 PM IST

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that the cabinet recently approved a proposal by the Public Works Department to clear the outstanding amount in a phased manner

Delhi govt to release ₹500 cr pending dues to NHAI for two expressways
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Shah to table CAPF bill on recruitment, promotion in Rajya Sabha on Monday

The posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only, it proposes

Shah to table CAPF bill on recruitment, promotion in Rajya Sabha on Monday
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:29 PM IST

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