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Eid ul-Fitr 2026 India date confirmed: Moon not sighted, here’s when the festival will be celebrated

Spirituality | Mar 19, 2026, 08:12 PM IST

Eid ul-Fitr 2026 in India will be celebrated on March 21 after the Shawwal moon was not sighted. The Markazi Chand Committee in Lucknow confirmed March 20 as the 30th roza, setting the final date for Eid.

US Intel alert, India and Pakistan ties pose nuclear conflict risk, terrorism, india and pakistan re

US Intel alert: India-Pakistan ties pose nuclear conflict risk amid terrorism and regional tensions

World | Mar 19, 2026, 07:09 AM IST

US Intel alert: The US intelligence report turns to wider South Asian threats, highlighting ISIS-Khorasan's ongoing regional footprint, its drive for attacks abroad. Yet, Afghanistan's Taliban has intensified its offensive, launching broad raids on ISIS-K sites, probably disrupting multiple plots.

Eid ul-Fitr 2026 date: No moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, Eid on Friday; India may observe on Saturday

Spirituality | Mar 18, 2026, 10:21 PM IST

Eid ul-Fitr 2026 will be observed on Friday in Saudi Arabia after the Shawwal moon was not sighted earlier. In India, the festival is likely to fall on Saturday, depending on local moon sighting announcements.

Russian oil tankers heading to China reroute to India

Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report

World | Mar 18, 2026, 03:07 PM IST

Russia's crude shipments are increasingly diverting towards India as refiners here outbid Chinese buyers for discounted Urals oil. Tanker-tracking data shows several vessels, including Aqua Titan, reversing course mid-voyage after India received temporary US approval to ramp up Russian imports.

Shashi Tharoor hails UPI's global adoption, says 'India now a techno-diplomatic leader'

India | Mar 18, 2026, 07:40 AM IST

India's UPI has emerged as the world's most-used real-time digital payment system, powering over 50% of global instant transactions, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Finland urges New Delhi to mediate for ceasefire

'If India can get involved': Finland calls for New Delhi to mediate ceasefire in Iran war

World | Mar 17, 2026, 08:26 PM IST

Finland President Alexander Stubb suggested that India could help broker peace, highlighting recent diplomatic outreach by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

India slams Pakistan over Kabul Hospital strike, calls it 'barbaric, unconscionable act of violence'

India | Mar 17, 2026, 01:16 PM IST

India has strongly criticised Pakistan over a deadly airstrike on a Kabul hospital that killed over 400 civilians. Calling it a "cowardly" and unjustifiable act, the MEA said the attack violates Afghanistan's sovereignty and threatens regional stability.

'Another act of aggression': India condemns Pakistan air strikes in Afghanistan

India | Mar 14, 2026, 09:25 PM IST

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said New Delhi condemns the attacks and stressed that Afghanistan’s sovereignty must be respected.

India first crude triumph, Liberian tanker dodges Iran and US war zone docks safely in Mumbai,latest

India's first crude triumph: Liberian tanker dodges Iran-US war zone, docks safely in Mumbai

World | Mar 12, 2026, 01:13 PM IST

The Shenlong, under the ownership of Shenlong Shipping Ltd and operation by Athens-headquartered Dynacom Tanker Management, embodies the perilous stealth tactics unfolding in the strait following US and Israeli assaults on Iran that unleashed shipping pandemonium.

Indian Army performs world-first minimally invasive

Beyond battlefield, Indian Army leads in medical innovation too with exceptional glaucoma surgery

India | Mar 11, 2026, 10:13 PM IST

Doctors at the Army Hospital (Research and Referral) have achieved a world first breakthrough in glaucoma surgery, successfully implanting the Hydrus Microstent using advanced real-time imaging technology.

CISF Raising Day: PM Modi greets personnel, salutes force protecting India's critical infrastructure

India | Mar 10, 2026, 11:17 PM IST

India marked the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force on March 10, honouring its role in protecting critical infrastructure across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to CISF personnel.

Pakistan's Murid airbase command centre demolished months after Operation Sindoor: Report

World | Mar 10, 2026, 04:23 PM IST

Satellite imagery analyst Damien Symon said the latest visuals show exposed ground and scattered debris where the structure once stood. According to him, the condition of the site suggests the building’s internal structure was severely compromised.

Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Prime Minister’s Economic

India must strengthen 'maritime consciousness': Sanjeev Sanyal at Raisina Dialogue 2026

India | Mar 07, 2026, 12:13 PM IST

Sanjeev Sanyal pointed out that despite having a long coastline and a rich maritime past, India historically focused more on land-based narratives. According to him, Indian history and strategic thinking have traditionally centred on land conflicts and empires.

US-Iran War: What Is India's PLAN-B for Crude Oil and Gas Amid Middle East Tensions?

Originals | Mar 06, 2026, 04:28 PM IST

Rising Middle East tensions threaten global energy supplies. India is securing alternative oil and gas sources, strengthening reserves. With eight weeks of petroleum stocks and imports partially bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, what is India's Plan B to ensure stable energy and fertilizer supplies?

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