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PM to address Brigade rally, launch ₹18,680 cr projects during Bengal visit

The rally, organised by the BJP, will mark the culmination of the party's statewide 'Parivartan Yatra' ahead of the 2026 assembly elections

PM to address Brigade rally, launch ₹18,680 cr projects during Bengal visit
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

500 Indians depart from Qatar on limited flights amid airspace restrictions

The embassy said Qatar's airspace is only partially open, resulting in limited flight operations by Qatar Airways

500 Indians depart from Qatar on limited flights amid airspace restrictions
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Dry fruits prices jump 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia crisis disrupt supply

The disruption has particularly impacted businesses dependent on imports from these regions, with several consignments either delayed or stranded in transit

Dry fruits prices jump 40% in Hyderabad as West Asia crisis disrupt supply
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:33 AM IST

Flight from Abu Dhabi arrives safely in Bengaluru amid West Asia conflict

Due to the rising war tensions in the West Asia region between Iran, the US, and Israel, an atmosphere of concern has developed among Indians living in that region

Flight from Abu Dhabi arrives safely in Bengaluru amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:25 AM IST

PM Modi to unveil projects worth ₹23,550 cr on second day of Assam visit

Modi arrived in Guwahati on Friday and flagged off projects estimated to be ₹24,250 crore

PM Modi to unveil projects worth ₹23,550 cr on second day of Assam visit
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 9:17 AM IST

Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic

The online follow-up clinic will be available via an e-Sanjivani OPD portal from 10 am to 11 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Safdarjung hospital to start first online critical care follow-up clinic
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:54 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions

IMD forecasts heavy rain in Northeast, storms in central and northwest India, while heat wave and hot-humid conditions persist in parts of east and coastal regions

Rain, thunderstorms likely across parts of India; heatwave in some regions
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 8:26 AM IST

2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC

A division bench of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta and Justice Subhash Upadhyay, hearing the petition, sought a response from the government on the matter

2 IPS officers in Uttarakhand oppose 'lower-rank central deputation' in HC
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

Air India, AI Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on Mar 14

Air India Express will also operate its scheduled services to Muscat, including one round-trip each from Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode and Mumbai

Air India, AI Express to operate 80 flights to and from West Asia on Mar 14
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:29 AM IST

Traffic curbs announced for Honey Singh's concert in Delhi today

Congestion is expected between 2 pm and 10 pm due to the arrival of audience for the concert scheduled at the stadium from 4 pm to 11 pm

Traffic curbs announced for Honey Singh's concert in Delhi today
Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 7:27 AM IST

India will get safe passage through Hormuz in next 2-3 hours: Iran envoy

India will get safe passage through Hormuz in next 2-3 hours: Iran envoy

India will get safe passage through Hormuz in next 2-3 hours: Iran envoy
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 8:31 PM IST

Govt amends forest conservation norms for projects over 100 hectares

With this move, it has now allowed conservator, chief conservator or regional chief conservator of forests to do such an examination

Govt amends forest conservation norms for projects over 100 hectares
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 7:37 PM IST

LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis

The government said India has enough petrol, diesel and crude stocks despite the West Asia conflict; LPG output has risen 30 per cent and people are urged not to panic buy fuel

LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 5:10 PM IST

PM Modi flags off 3 train services, unveils ₹4,570 cr projects in Assam

PM Modi also laid the foundation stone of a Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop at Bashbari in Kokrajhar district

PM Modi flags off 3 train services, unveils ₹4,570 cr projects in Assam
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye

Turkiyes Defence Ministry said the missile was destroyed by NATO air defences deployed in the eastern Mediterranean

NATO air defences intercept third ballistic missile over Turkiye
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 4:52 PM IST

Ahead of polls, CM Mamata announces development boards for 5 communities

Banerjee said that since 2013, her government has established many such boards for our weaker communities, ensuring their all-around development

Ahead of polls, CM Mamata announces development boards for 5 communities
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking mandatory NAT in all blood banks

The SC asked petitioner 'Sarvesham Mangalam Foundation' to submit a comprehensive representation to the secretary of health departments of States and UTs on the issue

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking mandatory NAT in all blood banks
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's career prospects, says SC

The Supreme Court warned that making menstrual leave mandatory could hurt women's career prospects, and asked the Centre to consider the petitioner's request for a policy after consulting stakeholders

Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's career prospects, says SC
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir as protests erupt in Shia dominated areas

The restrictions on the assembly of people were imposed in the morning as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the likelihood of protests

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir as protests erupt in Shia dominated areas
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Govt may revoke recognition of schools not teaching Marathi, warns minister

Bhuse said the government will launch inspections and potentially revoke the recognition of schools if they fail to adhere to the norms regarding the teaching of Marathi

Govt may revoke recognition of schools not teaching Marathi, warns minister
Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST