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  Indian refiners plan to resume purchases of Iranian oil after US lifts sanctions: Report

  March 21, 2026 13:23 IST

  The Indian refiners who want buy Iranian oil are awaiting government directions and clarity from Washington on details such as payment terms.

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  Air India's Vancouver-bound plane returned to Delhi due to operational issue, aircraft lands safely

  March 21, 2026 11:49 IST

  The flight was operated with Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft VT-AEI and was airborne for over seven hours. The plane turned back to Delhi when it was in the Chinese airspace, according to information available on the flight tracking website Flightradar24.com.

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  Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with joy and prayers across Delhi; devotees gather at Jama Masjid for namaz

  March 21, 2026 7:50 IST

  A day before Eid, the markets around Jama Masjid were crowded with shoppers making last-minute purchases. From traditional clothes to sweets and food items, every shop was busy as people prepared for the celebrations.

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  Government calls viral claim of 3,000 Ukrainians in India 'fake'

  March 21, 2026 6:52 IST

  The government clarified that only seven foreign nationals have been arrested so far in connection with the case. These include six Ukrainians and one American citizen.

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  Raymond chief Gautam Singhania injured in boat accident in Maldives, two Indians missing

  March 20, 2026 23:11 IST

  Singhania was injured after a tourist speedboat capsized in the Maldives, but has been rescued and is recovering in Mumbai, a statement from the Raymond Group said.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 20, 2026

  March 20, 2026 20:12 IST

  In today's episode at Aaj Ki Baat, the focus will on Eid celebrations in the Gulf countries, as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran continues in the Middle East.

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  India's second-largest Tata Steel plant begins operations in Punjab, thousands to be employed

  March 20, 2026 19:59 IST

  In October 2023, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of the project in Ludhiana and inaugurated it on Friday. Highlighting its significance, he said the plant is expected to generate employment for around 2,700 youth directly and nearly 10,000 indirectly.

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  Puducherry polls 2026: NDA's seat-sharing pact finalised; AINRC to contest on 16 seats, BJP on 10

  March 20, 2026 19:59 IST

  Puducherry elections 2026: As per the seat-sharing agreement of the NDA, the AINRC and the BJP will contest on 16 and 10 seats, respectively. Meanwhile, the AIADMK and the LJK will field candidates on two seats each.

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  Congress split over Iran war? Shashi Tharoor backs Centre, says 'restraint is not surrender'

  March 20, 2026 23:31 IST

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks come after party veteran Sonia Gandhi, in a newspaper column, criticised the Centre's stance on Iran war and said that India should have condoled the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  OPINION | War enters dangerous phase: Ceasefire, talks only way out

  March 20, 2026 17:10 IST

  Iran has nothing more to lose now. It had prepared for a long war for the last several years, it decentralised its IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps), and these elements are now carrying out missile and drone attacks on Middle East countries.

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  Puducherry polls: CM Rangasamy says alliance sealed with BJP, seat-sharing will be announced soon

  March 20, 2026 14:26 IST

  Rangasamy is likely to contest the elections from two constituencies this time. It has now become clear that the NR Congress will continue to lead the NDA alliance in Puducherry.

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  Jharkhand: Three held for duping man of Rs 20 lakh on pretext of providing LPG connection

  March 20, 2026 11:58 IST

  The Jharkhand CID has arrested three men from Hazaribag for defrauding a victim of almost Rs 20 lakh through a fake LPG connection link circulated on social media. Police also recovered a mobile phone and SIM card used in the scam as the investigation progressed.

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  Congress issues notice to fifth Haryana MLA over cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls: Who is he?

  March 20, 2026 11:55 IST

  The Congress has issued a notice to Janrail Singh, marking him as the fifth legislator accused of cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections. The party’s disciplinary committee has demanded an explanation as it continues internal action against violators.

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  Jayant Chaudhary, Union minister and RLD chief, gets death threat call from unknown number

  March 20, 2026 12:50 IST

  The caller, identified as "Ismail" from Murshidabad in West Bengal, was allegedly in possession of the minister's official tour schedule. A complaint has been registered by Delhi Police, while West Bengal Police has also launched a probe into the matter.

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  CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expands Cabinet; Madan Kaushik, Pradip Batra, Khajan Dass among 5 inducted

  March 20, 2026 11:52 IST

  In Uttarakhand, the maximum strength of the Council of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, is capped at 12. With the induction of five ministers today, the Cabinet - earlier functioning with seven members, including CM Pushkar Singh Dhami - has now reached its full strength.

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  Israel-Iran conflict: DGCA asks airlines to avoid 11 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans

  March 20, 2026 13:23 IST

  The DGCA said the Indian airlines can operate flights over Oman and Saudi Arabia airspaces subject to certain conditions and told the airlines not to operate below FL 320 or 32,000 feet within the airspace of Saudi Arabia and Oman located south of the segments.

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  Diarrhoea outbreak in Goa: 149 cases detected within a week, water contamination suspected

  March 20, 2026 6:41 IST

  Diarrhoea outbreak in Goa: The affected persons include children and elderly residents, many of whom complained of vomiting, dehydration and severe abdominal pain, with several requiring hospitalisation, officials said.

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  Pune, Srinagar among four airports set for closure starting March 29 | Check reason and full list

  March 19, 2026 23:39 IST

  Starting March 29, airports in Pune, Srinagar, Adampur and Jodhpur will face phased-wise closures for nearly a month due to maintenance and technical upgradation reasons. Read on to know details.

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  Kerala polls: Congress releases second list of candidates, state chief K Sudhakaran denied ticket

  March 19, 2026 23:22 IST

  Kerala assembly elections: The announcement came after senior Indian National Congress leader V D Satheesan earlier in the day said that all issues related to the selection of candidates for the upcoming state polls had been resolved.

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  'Clandestine history of nuclear proliferation': India on US govt report flagging Pakistan a threat

  March 19, 2026 19:50 IST

  US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard presented a report highlighting concerns about Pakistan’s expanding military capabilities, its role in regional instability, and the ongoing threat of terrorism. The report states that Pakistan is developing long-range ballistic missiles that could reach the US.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 19, 2026

  March 19, 2026 19:34 IST

  In today's episode at Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma, the focus will be on the US-Israel-Iran war, as the world crude rates have crossed the USD 112 a barrel mark.

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  OPINION | Why are top Congress leaders in Assam deserting their party?

  March 19, 2026 17:32 IST

  The entry of Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Borah in BJP is a big success for Himanta Biswa Sarma. Bordoloi won the Lok Sabha election from a constituency which has 65 pc Muslim voters. He won assembly elections four times and was elected to the Lok Sabha twice on a Congress ticket.

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  Vikram Doraiswami appointed India's next Ambassador to China | All you need to know about him

  March 19, 2026 16:01 IST

  Vikram K Doraiswami is India's next Ambassador to China, the MEA said on Thursday. Doraiswami is a 1992 IFS officer, who had previously worked as a journalist. His first assignment was in May 1994 when he was posted as a Third Secretary to Hong Kong.

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  Manish Tewari backs Centre's neutral stand on West Asia conflict, says 'It's not our war'

  March 19, 2026 15:30 IST

  Manish Tewari endorsed India's cautious stance on the West Asia crisis, noting that New Delhi has always been a marginal actor in the region. Stressing the need for strategic autonomy, he said India must safeguard its interests while avoiding entanglement in multi-layered regional conflicts.

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  Weather update: Rare 1000-km straight rain band brings storms across India, Pakistan and Afghanistan

  March 19, 2026 14:51 IST

  Weather update: North India endured sweltering March heat just days prior, with Delhi's mercury climbing near 37°C amid a premature May-like scorcher across cities. This western disturbance brought rapid relief, plunging temperatures 3-7°C through invigorating rains and gusts.

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  Punjab: 98-year-old woman receives cashless cancer treatment under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

  March 19, 2026 13:43 IST

  The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna provides cashless health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually, enabling beneficiaries to access treatment across empanelled government and private hospitals in Punjab.

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  Confusing politics: How many Congress parties are there in Kerala?

  April 03, 2026 11:44 IST

  As Kerala heads into Assembly polls, voters face confusion due to multiple parties sharing the Congress name despite belonging to different alliances. Let's have a look at different Congress parties in the state.

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  Kerala Polls: Congress faces internal tussle as MPs push for Assembly tickets, second list awaited

  March 19, 2026 12:44 IST

  According to sources, Sudhakaran—a former State Congress President—went so far as to threaten to cause a split within the party if he was not allotted the Kannur constituency seat.