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Bihar's Vikramshila Setu at risk after strong river currents
Bihar's crucial Vikramshila Setu bridge faces potential collapse due to damage to three key pillars, caused by river currents.
Modi speaks to Iran's Pezeshkian, discusses West Asia tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi conversed with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing concerns over regional security and the safety of shipping lanes.
Kerala to feel the heat this week, temperatures rising
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) warns of a 2°C to 3°C temperature rise above normal in several regions as peak summer approaches.
India hits 1B ton coal production for 2nd consecutive year
India has successfully achieved 1 billion tonne coal production for the second consecutive year, amid global energy market uncertainties.
'Highly motivated': 275 ex-officials slam US panel's RSS report
275 former judges, officials, and veterans have condemned a recent USCIRF report on the RSS as "intellectually bankrupt" and "highly motivated".
IITian arrested for helping run ₹20,000cr GainBitcoin Ponzi scheme
Ayush Varshney, an IIT topper and co-founder of Darvin Lab, currently in judicial custody, has sought regular bail in connection with a ₹20,000 crore Gain Bitcoin scam.
Jharkhand: Teacher, cook fight over leftover bananas
A disagreement over the distribution of four leftover bananas at a government school in Hazaribagh escalated into a physical altercation between a teacher and a cook.
Man arrested for making unhygienic 'samosas' with stale eggs, reused oil
A large-scale illegal samosa unit in Hyderabad was busted for operating under unhygienic conditions and using spoiled ingredients, posing a serious risk to public health.
9 held in Pakistan-run WhatsApp spy ring, including 5 minors
Nine suspects, including five minors, were arrested in an espionage case linked to Pakistan.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh receives MV Lifetime Achievement Award
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh encourages young medical professionals to contribute towards diabetes research and patient care, during the MVCON 2026 conference.
Andhra Pradesh: 5 engineering students drown in Godavari river
The bodies of two young men, who drowned in the Godavari River, were retrieved by Kukunoor police and response forces on March 21, 2026.
PM Modi responds to influencer's reel asking him to 'reduce sugar'
Delhi-based influencer Yuvraj Dua humorously asked PM Narendra Modi to help reduce his father's sugar intake, receiving an unexpected public health message in response.
10 injured in 15-vehicle pileup on Delhi-Agra highway
A 15-vehicle pile-up, triggered by fog, injured 10 people and disrupted traffic for two hours on the Panipat-Delhi National Highway-44.
Kashmir: Eid celebrations underway, but no prayers at Jama Masjid
Eid-ul-Fitr is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across Kashmir on Saturday.
Why should I pay to use toilet? Man questions staff
A viral video from Chennai Central railway station has ignited a debate over charging passengers for using basic public toilet facilities.
Andhra Pradesh: Odisha MLA, 36 others escape bus fire
A major tragedy was averted early Saturday when a private passenger bus caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district.
Eid celebrated in Kashmir, but prayers at Jama Masjid blocked
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations are taking place across Kashmir, with thousands gathering at Hazratbal Shrine. However, authorities have barred prayers at the historic Jama Masjid.
Himachal CM presents ₹54,928cr budget, calls out BJP
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has presented a Rs 54,928-crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the state assembly.
AP: Bus with MLA Mangu Khila catches fire, no injuries
A private passenger bus, carrying 37 people including Odisha's Congress MLA Mangu Khila, narrowly escaped a major tragedy when it caught fire due to a tyre burst.
Rare western disturbance brings cool daytime temperatures to north India
Unusual heatwaves in India have been replaced by thunderstorms and hailstorms due to Western Disturbances and other weather factors.
Kerala: Family of 5 found dead in rented house
Five family members, including three children, were discovered dead in a suspected suicide-murder case at Vaduthala, Kochi. The family had reportedly moved for medical treatment.
Indian man killed in Saudi Arabia during Iranian missile attack
Ravi Gopal, a 26-year-old labourer from Uttar Pradesh, was killed in a missile attack in Riyadh while on a call with his wife. His family is struggling to repatriate his body.
PM Modi greets nation on Eid-ul-Fitr, extends best wishes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Maharashtra women's panel chief quits over rape-accused astrologer links
Rupali Chakankar, the chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women, has resigned after her alleged links with rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat came to light.
Delhi logs coldest March day in 6 years, foggy morning
Delhi was greeted with light rain and mild thunderstorms on Friday, bringing the minimum temperature down to 16 degrees Celsius.
Himachal Pradesh introduces 'orphan, widow cess' on fuel sales
The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed an 'Orphan and Widow Cess' on petrol and high-speed diesel to fund social welfare schemes.
Crude oil crosses $100, but India's petrol-diesel prices remain unchanged
Despite global oil price volatility, India's retail fuel rates remained unchanged on March 21, maintaining the recent trend of stability.
671 sanitation workers died since 2017 (2017-2025): Parliament data
Official data reveals that one sanitation worker dies every five days due to hazardous sewer and septic tank cleaning in India, despite policy interventions.
Global diesel prices up 92%; India shows no change: Report
India shields consumers from soaring global crude prices by keeping regular fuel rates steady, while increasing premium petrol and industrial diesel prices.
PM Modi wishes everyone on Eid, Navroz
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the nation on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr and Navroz, emphasizing brotherhood, kindness, and health.
Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar asks women's commission head to resign
Rupali Chakankar, chairperson of the Maharashtra State Women's Commission, has resigned following allegations linking her to rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat.
Bank holidays on March 21: Which banks will remain closed
Banks across numerous Indian states are closed today, March 21, for the Eid 2026 celebrations. Only Kerala's banks remain open amidst the widespread closures.
Court allows crew, owners of seized Iran-linked ships to visit
The Bombay High Court has permitted the owners of three seized 'Iran-linked' ships to provide essential supplies to their crew under security supervision.
Over 800 high-rises in Gurugram lack fire-safety NOCs
Around 808 high-rise buildings in Gurugram are operating without the mandatory fire no objection certificate (NOC), raising serious safety concerns.
Ukraine, US deny claims of training insurgents in India
The Indian government has dismissed social media allegations that 3,000 Ukrainians are hiding in the northeast to train insurgent groups, labeling these claims as "fake".
Mumbai's coastal road project gets SC nod to cut mangroves
The Supreme Court has sanctioned the removal of over 45,000 mangroves by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for a coastal road project in north Mumbai.
19 special tribunals set up in Bengal to resolve voter issues
The Election Commission has set up 19 appellate tribunals to hear appeals regarding the eligibility of over 60 lakh electors in West Bengal.
CJI Kant recuses from hearing petitions challenging 2023 ECI law
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has recused himself from hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.
'Situation remains concerning but domestic LPG supply normal': Centre
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is normal, despite a concerning situation.
Sharjeel Imam walks free after 6 years on 10-day bail
Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, was granted 10-day interim bail by a Delhi court.
Air India's 'wrong' Canada-bound Boeing 777 recalled mid-flight over China
An Air India flight from Delhi to Vancouver had to return mid-air as the wrong aircraft was dispatched.
Centre forms 3-member expert committee to rewrite NCERT's 'judiciary' chapter
The Union government has formed an expert committee to review a controversial National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 social science chapter on the judiciary.
Bangladeshi national arrested for sending bomb threats to Gurugram schools
A 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, Saurabh Vishwas (alias Michael), was arrested for sending fake bomb threat emails to several schools in Gurugram on January 28, NDTV reported.
ED probes illegal surrogacy, baby-selling racket, seizes ₹40cr worth properties
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a massive money laundering operation linked to an illegal surrogacy and baby-selling racket linked to Hyderabad-based doctor Pachipala Namratha.
Haryana shuts meat shops near sensitive areas during Navratri festival
The Haryana government has ordered a ban on opening meat shops near sensitive areas during the ongoing festival of Navratri, PTI reported, citing an official statement.
Elderly Jharkhand man forced to drink urine over witchcraft suspicion
In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Latehar district, villagers allegedly forced an elderly man to drink urine after accusing him of witchcraft.
DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces amid Gulf tensions
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an advisory to airlines, asking them to avoid nine airspaces in the Gulf region. The move comes in light of the ongoing conflict in the area.
India invokes Essential Commodities Act, orders near real-time oil-gas data
The Indian government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, mandating oil and gas companies to share their data with the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC).
Major Indian airports to shut for runway repairs: Details here
If you're planning to travel in the coming months, you might want to check your flight details.
IIT-B students on trip killed in Mumbai-Pune Expressway accident
Three Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) students were killed in a tragic accident on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on Thursday.
Gurugram gets India's first LPG ATM, offers contactless refills
Gurugram has become the first city in the National Capital Region (NCR) to launch an LPG ATM, a smart vending machine that dispenses lightweight gas cylinders.
Himachal: Orange alert issued for 3 districts amid wet spell
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a wet spell with rainfall and snowfall in the higher reaches of the state.
'Possibly orchestrated': Ukraine responds after 6 nationals arrested by NIA
Ukraine has expressed "serious concern" over the arrest of six of its nationals by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral lands sold after 4 failed auction attempts
Four ancestral lands belonging to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim have finally been sold after four failed attempts to auction them off.
Woman pushes daughter toward train; tells bystanders 'don't save her'
An eight-year-old girl is fighting for her life after her mother allegedly pushed her in front of a moving train at the Narmadapuram railway station in Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday evening.
IMD warns of more rain, thunderstorms for Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on March 19 and 20.
India deploys additional warships to protect fuel shipments
India has stepped up its naval presence in the Gulf of Oman, deploying over half a dozen warships to protect its commercial vessels.
Fire breaks out at Trade and Taxes building in Delhi
A fire broke out at the Trade and Taxes building in Delhi's ITO on Thursday morning. The blaze started on the 12th floor of the multi-story structure, which houses the Sales Tax office.
Why man brought fetus to court in ₹200cr case
In a bizarre incident, a man placed his wife's lifeless fetus in front of the judge's dais in the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Major fire breaks out in Chandigarh's Sector 22 mobile market
A major fire broke out in Chandigarh's Sector 22 mobile market on Wednesday afternoon.
Delhi to buy ₹6.2cr AC, sofa-fitted boats to inspect Yamuna
The Delhi government has floated a ₹6.2 crore tender for the purchase of two high-end, air-conditioned boats for VIP inspections on the Yamuna River.
7 killed after fire erupts in residential building in Delhi
Seven people have been killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in southwest Delhi's Palam area on Wednesday morning.
Airlines must offer 60% seats for free selection: Centre
The Indian government has mandated that at least 60% of seats on all flights must be made available for free selection.
NIA arrests 7 foreign nationals for terror funding in India
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested seven foreign nationals, including six Ukrainians and one United States citizen, for allegedly conspiring to carry out terrorist activities in India.
'Use LPG judiciously': Government says situation remains matter of concern
The central government has said that there is no LPG distributor facing a dry-out situation at present but reiterated that the situation remains a "matter of concern."
Bring law recognizing paternity leave: Supreme Court tells Union
The Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to introduce a law recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit.
Holding 2-year-old daughter, Gurugram man jumps from 23rd floor
In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old man allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 23rd floor of a tower in a housing society in Gurugram, holding his two-year-old daughter in his arms.
Adoptive mothers also entitled to 12 weeks maternity leave: SC
The Supreme Court has declared a provision of the Social Security Code, 2020, unconstitutional. The provision in question was Section 60(4), which restricted maternity benefits to adoptive mothers with children under three months old.
Iran conflict threatens India's gas supply: What we know
The ongoing conflict in Iran has raised concerns about the security of India's piped natural gas (PNG) supply.
LPG crisis: Delhi Police warns about scammers posing as suppliers
The Delhi Police have issued a warning about a rise in cyber fraud targeting residents with fake LPG booking messages, and malicious mobile applications.
'Cowardly': India condemns Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul hospital, killing 400
India has strongly condemned Pakistan for its airstrike on the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul on Monday night, killing at least 400 people.
LPG tanker Nanda Devi reaches India from Strait of Hormuz
The LPG tanker Nanda Devi has reached Vadinar Port in Gujarat, India. The vessel is carrying over 47,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
19-year-old dental student held for links to ISIS online module
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old dental student, Haarish Ali, for his alleged links with an online module of the banned terrorist organization ISIS.
India rejects US commission's report on religious freedom violations
The Indian government has strongly rejected a report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).
LPG tanker Shivalik reaches Gujarat after crossing Strait of Hormuz
The LPG tanker Shivalik has reached Mundra Port in Gujarat days after sailing from the Persian Gulf and crossing the volatile Strait of Hormuz.
AIIMS begins passive euthanasia on student in vegetative state
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has initiated the process of passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana.
Bengaluru cafe charges 5% 'gas crisis' fee amid LPG crunch
A bill from Bengaluru-based cafe, Theo Cafe, has gone viral after images shared on X showed that it added a "Gas Crisis Charge" to its bills in response to the ongoing LPG shortage.
Stranded in Gulf? Air India deploys 48 flights today
In light of the ongoing conflict between US-Iran and Israel, Air India and Air India Express have announced plans to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia on Monday.
India's ancient manuscripts to be digitized in 3-month survey
The Ministry of Culture has launched a three-month nationwide survey to document India's extensive manuscript heritage.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
Heavy snowfall near Atal Tunnel leaves over 1,000 vehicles stranded
A sudden spell of heavy snowfall near Manali has left over 1,000 vehicles stranded near the Atal Tunnel's south portal in the Kullu district.
Dubai-bound Emirates flight turns back to Kochi amid 'security incident'
An Emirates flight from Kochi, Kerala, to Dubai had to return due to a "security incident" at the destination airport, according to a CIAL spokesman.
'Forgive everyone': Harish Rana's family bids goodbye in heartbreaking video
In a heartbreaking farewell, Harish Rana's family bid him goodbye in Ghaziabad.
Gujarat: Youth recording Instagram video at 120km/h crashes; 2 dead
A tragic car accident in Gujarat's Rajkot district on Saturday claimed the lives of two young men.
Jaishankar hails talks with Iran to open Strait of Hormuz
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has praised direct negotiations with Iran as the best way to reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Odisha: Major fire at Cuttack hospital; 10 killed, 11 injured
A large fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, Odisha, has left 10 patients dead and 11 staff members injured.
Rajasthan, Jharkhand police seize expired food items in separate raids
In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Rajasthan and Jharkhand have seized large quantities of expired and adulterated food items, with the Rajasthan consignment destroyed under official supervision and the Jharkhand consignment marked for destruction.
Households with piped cooking gas can't have subsidized LPG connections
The Indian government has prohibited households with piped natural gas (PNG) connections from retaining or getting subsidized domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) connections.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife shares their first uncaged conversation post-release
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
Delhi-NCR receives light rain, IMD issues orange alert for Ghaziabad
Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light rain and thunderstorms on Sunday morning.
J&K: Pakistani terrorist gunned down while trying to infiltrate
A Pakistani terrorist was gunned down by security forces during an infiltration attempt in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Don't hoard LPG: Goyal says fuel supply stable despite war
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that India's fuel supplies remain stable despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Iran war: Foreign travelers stuck in India getting visa extensions
Foreign travelers stranded in India due to the ongoing United States-Israel-Iran conflict will be granted a 30-day visa extension.
UP: 70-year-old dies while waiting in line for gas
A 70-year-old man, identified as Mukhtiyar Ahmed, died on Friday, according to his family, while waiting to collect a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder at an agency godown in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Pune: Mob of 200 attacks 14 Muslims, breaking Ramzan fast
A group of 14 Muslims was allegedly attacked by a mob in Pune on Friday evening.
Meghalaya: Curfew imposed in Tura after 2 killed in protests
A curfew has been imposed in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district till 6:00am on Sunday.
Chandigarh: ₹590cr fraud case main accused arrested
The Chandigarh Police Crime Branch has arrested 52-year-old Vikram Wadhwa, the main accused in a ₹590 crore fraud case.
Super El Niño: India braces for scorching heat, erratic rain
Climate experts have warned of a possible "super El Niño" phenomenon later this year, which could lead to rising global temperatures and unusual weather patterns.
Centre revokes climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's 6-month detention under NSA
The central government has revoked the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA).