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Ready to tackle fuel surge, Iran tensions, says United Airlines CEO

In an internal communication, Scott Kirby outlined the strategy to manage rising costs while sustaining long-term growth and investment plans

Ready to tackle fuel surge, Iran tensions, says United Airlines CEO
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

TMC releases list of 17 candidates ahead of Assam Assembly elections

The Assam assembly polls will be held on April 9, and votes will be counted on May 4

TMC releases list of 17 candidates ahead of Assam Assembly elections
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli, Iyer sweat it out during RCB's 1st practice session

The start of the session had Andy Flower addressing the side followed by a pep talk by none other than Kohli who told the players that defending the title is going to be even a tougher than winning it

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli, Iyer sweat it out during RCB's 1st practice session
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:31 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

IPL 2026 live news updates: Captain's meet and shoot for season to take place on March 25

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: Captain's meet and shoot for season to take place on March 25
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 12:25 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

West Bengal election: Job creation main plank of CPI(M)-led Left Front

Left banks on jobs pitch, youth outreach to regain lost ground in Bengal

West Bengal election: Job creation main plank of CPI(M)-led Left Front
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Wrestler Radhika suspended after CAS overturns clean chit in doping case

WADA contested the ruling, stating that the investigation lacked sufficient depth and failed to properly evaluate the contamination claim.

Wrestler Radhika suspended after CAS overturns clean chit in doping case
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's, Glenmark launch generic semaglutide in India

The prices of the generic versions of semaglutide injection are considerably lower than the prices of the innovator, Novo Nordisk

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's, Glenmark launch generic semaglutide in India
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Here's how West Asia conflict can disrupt Dukes cricket ball supply

The Dukes ball's multi-country production model has exposed it to global logistical shocks at a crucial time in England's cricket calendar

Here's how West Asia conflict can disrupt Dukes cricket ball supply
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

IPL 2026: Ashutosh unfazed by pressure, targets finisher role for Delhi

In his first season for DC, Impact Player Ashutosh began the tournament with a bang, smashing 31-ball 66 not out to pull off a thrilling win over LSG

IPL 2026: Ashutosh unfazed by pressure, targets finisher role for Delhi
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:01 AM 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

Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian, military wings, kills 12 in Lebanon

Since the latest war began, Israel's military has not only been targeting the group's military assets but also its civilian institutions in an apparent attempt to weaken the Iran-backed group

Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian, military wings, kills 12 in Lebanon
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

Iran fires two missiles at Diego Garcia, signalling extended strike range

As per WSJ, one missile failed during flight, while a US warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the second missile

Iran fires two missiles at Diego Garcia, signalling extended strike range
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials

Videos and photos from the scene showed thick grey smoke billowing from the complex and some workers jumping from a building

At least 10 killed, 59 injured in South Korean factory fire: Officials
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:37 AM IST

IRGC strikes US bases across West Asia in 70th wave of counterattacks

The Corps said the strikes were carried out using Qiam and Emad missile systems alongside attack drones, describing this stage of the reprisal as part of a broader strategy of "gradual attrition"

IRGC strikes US bases across West Asia in 70th wave of counterattacks
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:32 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

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for generators

The standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for generators
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Colombian president Gustavo Petro named 'priority target' in US drug probe

The 'priority target' label is reserved for suspects DEA deems to have a 'significant impact' on the drug trade

Colombian president Gustavo Petro named 'priority target' in US drug probe
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

West Bengal's 1st supplementary voter list likely on March 23: EC official

The official said preparations are underway to display the updated voter list across nearly 80,000 polling booths in the state once it is finalised by next Monday

West Bengal's 1st supplementary voter list likely on March 23: EC official
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 8:56 AM IST