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  Van crashes into security barricade near White House, area shut down

  World | March 11, 2026 19:03 IST

  The vehicle smashed into a gate at Lafayette Square, located just north of the White House. The area, which is usually crowded with tourists and office workers, was immediately cordoned off.

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  India-bound Thai cargo ship hit by projectiles in Strait of Hormuz as conflict rages in Middle East

  World | March 11, 2026 17:08 IST

  The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important maritime passages, carrying a large portion of international oil and cargo shipments. Officials are continuing to monitor the situation as further details emerge.

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  Air India Express flight faces nose-wheel glitch at Phuket Airport, runway shut temporarily

  World | March 11, 2026 14:09 IST

  An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket faced a nose-wheel malfunction upon landing, causing Phuket Airport to temporarily suspend operations. The Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft remained stuck on the runway, prompting safety protocols and passenger deplaning.

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  EAM Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart Araghchi speak for third time amid Middle East turmoil

  India | March 10, 2026 23:47 IST

  EAM Jaishankar, his Iranian counterpart Araghchi hold talks for third time amid Middle East turmoil

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  Air India to raise fares with new fuel surcharge amid West Asia crisis

  India | March 10, 2026 22:19 IST

  Air India said it will levy a surcharge of Rs 399 on domestic flight tickets starting March 12. Fuel surcharges on international flight tickets will also be increased.

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  IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resigns three months after mass flight cancellations

  Business | March 10, 2026 18:46 IST

  Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo, citing personal reasons. Managing director Rahul Bhatia will oversee the airline in the interim.

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  Cabinet approves international status for Madurai airport, extends Jal Jeevan mission till 2028

  India | March 10, 2026 17:05 IST

  The Union Cabinet has approved two major decisions. Madurai Airport in Tamil Nadu will be declared an international airport to boost connectivity, tourism, and trade. The Jal Jeevan Mission has been extended until 2028.

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  BCCI announces Rs 131 crore prize money for team India after T20 World Cup title win

  Cricket | March 10, 2026 11:59 IST

  The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced a cash prize of Rs 131 crore for the Indian team after the side defeated New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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  Pakistan schools shut for 2 weeks, government offices to function 4 days a week amid oil crisis

  World | March 10, 2026 0:08 IST

  Pakistan schools will remain closed for two weeks, and universities will shift to online classes to conserve fuel amid rising oil prices. Federal offices will adopt a four-day work week, with 50% of employees working from home and fuel allowances cut by 50%.

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  Indonesia to procure India's BrahMos after Operation Sindoor success: Reports

  India | March 09, 2026 18:02 IST

  The agreement marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to modernise its military capabilities, particularly in missile technology. The BrahMos missile system is known for its speed and precision, making it a strategic asset for national defence.

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  Delhi riots conspiracy case: Sharjeel Imam granted 10-day interim bail

  Delhi | March 09, 2026 16:39 IST

  A Delhi court has granted 10-day interim bail to activist Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The relief was given so he can attend his brother’s wedding.

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  T20 World Cup: PM Modi hails Team India for thumping victory against New Zealand

  India | March 08, 2026 23:37 IST

  India defeated New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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  Iran picks new Supreme Leader after Khamenei, name kept under wraps; Israel issues warning

  World | March 08, 2026 16:19 IST

  Senior cleric Mohsen Heidari Alekasir in a video released by Nournews confirmed that a suitable candidate had already been selected by most members of the Assembly of Experts.

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  Nepal elections 2026: RSP's Balen Shah defeats ex-PM KP Sharma Oli by nearly 50,000 votes

  World | March 07, 2026 19:00 IST

  Nepal elections 2026: RSP leader Balendra Shah received 68,348 votes, while former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli bagged only 18,734 votes in the Jhapa-5 constituency. The RSP is also set for a huge victory in the Nepal elections.

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  Trump warns of 'complete destruction, certain death' in fresh strikes: 'Iran will be hit very hard'

  World | March 07, 2026 23:53 IST

  US-Israel-Iran war: As the war in the Middle East entered second week, US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a massive attack and claimed that the Middle East nation has lost for the first time in a thousands of years.

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  'We're Sorry': Iran President apologises to neighbouring countries for attacks

  World | March 07, 2026 13:47 IST

  Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for the instability caused by the conflict and said Iran does not want the crisis to spread further across the region.

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  Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Dera Sacha Sauda chief, acquitted in journalist murder case

  India | March 07, 2026 11:03 IST

  Punjab and Haryana High Court acquits Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

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  Days before US hit IRIS Dena, India allowed docking another Iranian ship in Kochi upon request

  India | March 06, 2026 22:28 IST

  Middle East conflict: The Iranian ship, IRIS Lavan, had raised a request for docking in Kochi on February 28 after it developed some technical issues. This was days before the IRIS Dena was sunk by the US near Sri Lanka.

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  'No deal with Iran except unconditional surrender': Trump's stark warning amid widening conflict

  World | March 06, 2026 20:05 IST

  Over the past week, the United States and Israel have carried out military strikes against targets in Iran, marking one of the most significant escalations in the Middle East in years. These operations began after diplomatic negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program collapsed.

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  Sukhoi Su-30 MKI crashes in Assam's Karbi Anglong district; search operation on

  India | March 06, 2026 1:39 IST

  A Sukhoi Su-30 MKI had crashed in Assam on Thursday evening, said officials, who added that a search and rescue operation has been launched by them.