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Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog said that "no radiological consequence" was expected from that earlier strike

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

India's milk production up from 17 MT in 1950 to 247 MT in 2025: Official

Jat said India's milk production surged from 17 MT (1950) to 247 MT (2025), led by Uttar Pradesh, with Punjab-Haryana topping yields and NITI Aayog projecting 480-606 MT demand by 2047

India's milk production up from 17 MT in 1950 to 247 MT in 2025: Official
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 3:24 PM IST

IPL 2026 live news updates: KKR dealt another injury blow; Akashdeep ruled out- Report

Sri Lanka Cricket has granted NOCs to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis for IPL 2026 after they successfully passed mandatory physical performance tests

IPL 2026 live news updates: KKR dealt another injury blow; Akashdeep ruled out- Report
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings

The franchise retained its core leaders, including captain Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Ayush Badoni.

IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Assam Assembly elections: BJP expands list, announces 2 more candidates

Congress leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah, who recently joined the BJP, will contest from Dispur and Bihpuria, respectively

Assam Assembly elections: BJP expands list, announces 2 more candidates
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:57 PM IST

West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts

Basmati rice from Raisen and boiled non-basmati rice from Balaghat have a distinct identity and are exported to many foreign countries, including the Gulf

West Asia crisis hits rice exports from MP's Raisen, Balaghat districts
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:48 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

Iran warns US against ground attack, says 'great surprise' awaits Trump

This comes as CBS news reported that the Trump administration has been strategising ways and options to extract Iran's nuclear material

Iran warns US against ground attack, says 'great surprise' awaits Trump
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:26 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

Kerala Assembly election: BJP releases third list of 11 candidates

Raveendranath Vakathanam will join the fray from Puthuppally, KR Rajesh from Chavara, R S Arun Raj from Chadayamangalam, and V Ratheesh from Peerumade seat

Kerala Assembly election: BJP releases third list of 11 candidates
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

AIADMK to retain lion share of seats, BJP to get many to contest TN poll

Edappadi Palaniswami's New Delhi visit on March 19 has finalised the numbers and the party is likely to retain about 160 to 170 seats out of the 234 Assembly constituencies

AIADMK to retain lion share of seats, BJP to get many to contest TN poll
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings

Gujarat Titans will start their campaign in IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings on March 31 in New Chandigarh

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

IPL 2026: How MS Dhoni fits into CSK's playing 11 in upcoming edition

In IPL 2025, Dhoni often walked in during the final stages, when matches were already slipping away

IPL 2026: How MS Dhoni fits into CSK's playing 11 in upcoming edition
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:56 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

IPL 2026: Boult, Shardul looking in rhythm as Mumbai prepare at home

The day combined structured drills, match-like intensity, and light-hearted moments, reflecting a well-rounded approach ahead of the season.

IPL 2026: Boult, Shardul looking in rhythm as Mumbai prepare at home
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Saurav Ghosal hails Olympic debut as watershed, urges ecosystem growth

Recently appointed Sports Commissioner of World Premier Squash, Ghosal said the role is a culmination of his journey in the sport

Saurav Ghosal hails Olympic debut as watershed, urges ecosystem growth
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

Cameron McEvoy claims 50m freestyle world record in record-breaking swim

The 31-year-old Australian posted a time of 20.88 seconds on Friday at the China Open in Shenzhen, taking 0.03 second off Brazilian Cesar Cielo's previous mark

Cameron McEvoy claims 50m freestyle world record in record-breaking swim
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Villarreal defeat Real Sociedad 3-1 to move into third place in La Liga

Gerard Moreno got the opener with a header after seven minutes, and eight minutes later Georges Mikautadze tapped in a second following good work from midfield by Alberto Moleiro

Villarreal defeat Real Sociedad 3-1 to move into third place in La Liga
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM IST