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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 23, 2026

  March 23, 2026 20:23 IST

  Trump said on Monday that he has directed the American military to postpone targeting Tehran's power plants and energy infrastructure for next five days following the recent talks with the Iranian side in the past two days.

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  Raghav Chadha urges rollover and adjustment of unused mobile data to protect consumers

  March 23, 2026 18:17 IST

  Chadha highlighted a flaw in current telecom plans, noting that unused data from a plan disappears, even though the user has paid for it. The AAP leader stressed that this is not an accident but a deliberate policy, leaving consumers repeatedly paying for capacity they cannot fully utilise.

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  Closure of Hormuz not acceptable, government alert, Indians safe: PM Modi in Lok Sabha | Top Quotes

  March 23, 2026 23:38 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the ongoing West Asia conflict is "worrying" and is affecting both the global economy and India. He said the situation has created economic, security, and humanitarian challenges for the country.

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  Two more Indian LPG ships, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, set to cross Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia war

  March 23, 2026 13:26 IST

  Two Indian LPG tankers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, are set to pass through the volatile Strait of Hormuz amid the intensifying West Asia conflict. India has stepped up diplomatic efforts to secure safe maritime passage and protect energy supplies.

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  Parliament: PM Modi to address Rajya Sabha over Middle East conflict tomorrow | Highlights

  March 23, 2026 23:01 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on the escalating West Asia conflict involving Iran and the US-Israel alliance. This comes a day after the government reviewed national preparedness on essential supplies.

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  Shashi Tharoor writes to Amit Shah over CAPF Bill, flags major service-related concerns

  March 23, 2026 10:39 IST

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of the tabling of the CAPF Bill, conveying serious concerns raised by CAPF veterans. He urged the government to address service-related issues with sensitivity, noting the vital role played by them in national security.

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  'Their sacrifice inspires India': PM Modi pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev

  March 23, 2026 8:56 IST

  Shaheed Diwas, observed every year on March 23, marks the day when these three revolutionaries were executed by the British in 1931. Their sacrifice has since become a powerful symbol of India’s fight for independence.

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  Civilian staffer at Air Force base in Assam arrested for passing critical information to Pakistan

  March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  Investigators believe he collected and transmitted details about Air Force facilities, including the positioning of fighter aircraft, missile systems, and information related to personnel. The exchange of information reportedly took place through social media platforms.

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  PM Modi chairs CCS meeting on West Asia tensions, stresses on safeguarding India from impact

  March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  During the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed ministers and officials to ensure that the interests of India and Indian nationals must be protected amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

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  'Attempt to garner Muslim votes': Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Kerala CM Vijayan for equating Congress

  March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  Kerala assembly elections 2026: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is party's candidate from the Nemom assembly constituency, has slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for equating the saffron party with the Congress and called it an attempt to garner Muslim votes.

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  Punjab sees surge in business trust as Mann government recovers Rs 111.16 crore through OTS

  March 22, 2026 19:49 IST

  Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has said that the One-Time Settlement Scheme has resulted in a total realisation of ₹111.16 crore. He stated that the scheme has received a strong response, which shows a growing awareness of its financial benefits.

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  Kerala polls 2026: Congress counters CM Vijayan's 'B-team' charge, predicts landslide win for UDF

  March 22, 2026 17:09 IST

  Kerala assembly elections 2026: Congress leader KC Venugopal, a Lok Sabha MP from Kerala's Alappuzha, has countered Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's 'B-team' charge and alleged that there is a possible understanding between the CPI(M) and the BJP.

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  PM Modi holds key meeting to review country's energy situation as conflict rages in Middle East

  March 22, 2026 17:09 IST

  The conflict, which began on February 28, involves military action between the United States and Israel against Iran, followed by retaliatory strikes by Iran targeting Israel and some Gulf nations. The situation has intensified concerns over energy transport routes.

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  KC Tyagi joins RLD in presence of Jayant Choudhary days after quitting JDU

  March 22, 2026 23:42 IST

  Tyagi had announced his exit from the JDU, without citing any reason last week. He was associated with the JDU since it came into existence in October 2003 with the merger of the Samata Party and the Janata Dal.

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  Russian oil tanker Aqua Titan bound for China arrives in India, first of seven ships diverted

  March 22, 2026 13:02 IST

  Russian oil tanker, Aqua Titan, arrived at Mangaluru after being diverted from its original route to China. It is the first of several such vessels now heading to India.

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  PM Modi becomes India's longest-serving head of govt, overtakes ex-Sikkim CM Pawan Kumar Chamling

  March 22, 2026 12:32 IST

  The milestone marks a rare achievement in Indian politics, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decades of uninterrupted leadership and public service.

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  Air India introduces new fitness policy for cabin crew, BMI standards linked to rosters and pay

  March 22, 2026 9:24 IST

  Crew members categorised as underweight or overweight will need to undergo a functional assessment. Those who fail the assessment will not be allowed to operate flights until they meet the required standards.

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  Pyxis Pioneer, cargo ship carrying LPG from US, arrives at Mangalore Port amid West Asia tensions

  March 22, 2026 10:22 IST

  The war in the Middle East, triggered by the US and Israel attacks on Iran, has led to the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz -- the critical shipping lane through which India gets 60 per cent of its imports.

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  Air India cancels 2,500 flights to West Asia amid Iran conflict, operates only 30% normal schedule

  March 22, 2026 8:18 IST

  Wilson said that the disruptions are beginning to have a financial impact on the airline. Jet fuel prices have more than doubled, and the airline has introduced a fuel surcharge on new tickets to partly offset rising costs.

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  Flight tickets to get costlier from April 1? Here's what Aviation Minister says

  March 22, 2026 7:23 IST

  The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted oil and gas shipments from the region, rattling global markets amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

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  Centre removes domestic airfare caps imposed after IndiGo fiasco, airlines told to act responsibly

  March 21, 2026 23:24 IST

  The upper limit of domestic flight fares will be lifted from March 23, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in an official order. The caps were imposed last year in December in the wake of IndiGo flight disruptions.

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  'Improved law and order driving major industrial investments in Punjab': CM Bhagwant Mann

  March 21, 2026 21:29 IST

  Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that more than 95,000 smugglers have been arrested and ₹772 crore worth of illegal assets have been seized under his government's ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign.

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  BJD suspends four Odisha MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections

  March 21, 2026 20:40 IST

  The six MLAs - Chakramani Kanhar of Baliguda, Naba Kishore Mallick of Jayadev, Souvic Biswal of Choudwar-Cuttack, Subasini Jena of Basta, Ramakanta Bhoi of Tirtol, and Devi Ranjan Tripathy of Banki - had cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections in Odisha held last Monday.

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  Kerala polls: CM Vijayan calls Rahul Gandhi 'B-team' of BJP, accuses Cong of appeasement politics

  March 21, 2026 18:18 IST

  Kerala assembly elections 2026: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that the Congress is doing politics of appeasement, while also calling Rahul Gandhi the 'B-team' of the BJP.

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  US planning to use Indian territory to launch attacks on Iran? MEA fact checks viral claim

  March 21, 2026 22:15 IST

  Ministry of External Affairs dismissed as “fake news” claims that the United States sought permission to use Indian territory for military action against Iran in response to a viral post on X.

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  PM Modi speaks to Iran's President, calls for shipping lanes to remain open and secure

  March 21, 2026 17:35 IST

  During his conversation with Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended his Eid and Nowruz greetings to him. He also condemned the attacks on critical infrastructure in the regions, saying it has threatened regional stability.

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  'Dhurandhar Dhami': Rajnath Singh praises CM Dhami as Uttarakhand government completes 4 years

  March 21, 2026 15:50 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has lauded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, calling him 'Dhurandhar Dhami' as he is extremely capable and has done extraordinary work in the state in last four years.

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  OPINION | Hormuz: Did Trump miscalculate?

  March 21, 2026 15:10 IST

  The Centre on Friday said, supplies of crude and natural gas to India have been affected because of the war and though there are adequate stocks, the situation is becoming serious. Nobody knows when this war will end and shipping through the Persian Gulf will return to normal.