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Muslims gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

Following the sighting of the Shawwal crescent, the mosque premises and surrounding streets of Old Delhi were filled with worshippers, marking the conclusion of the holy month of Ramzan

21 March,2026 10:04 AM IST | ANI
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Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approves fast-trackin

In preparation for the Kumbh Mela 2027 to be held next year in Haridwar, special emphasis is being placed on the rapid development of infrastructure, the expansion of facilities for pilgrims, and the establishment of modern surveillance and control systems for enhanced security

21 March,2026 10:02 AM IST | ANI
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Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import diesel for its generators

The standoff on diesel comes as Trump has been pressing for dramatic change in government led by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

21 March,2026 10:00 AM IST | AP | PTI
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US lifts sanctions briefly to release Iranian oil into markets

Earlier Friday, US President Donald Trump said that the United States was considering "winding down" military operations against Iran but was not seeking a ceasefire with the Islamic Republic.

21 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | PTI
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Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination for sixth term from Jalukbari

Before reaching the Kamrup District Election office to file the nomination, the CM led a large procession to the election office at Hengrabari.

21 March,2026 09:58 AM IST | Agencies
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Veterinarian killed in hippopotamus attack at Shivamogga safari zoo

The deceased, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, 26, had been recently appointed on a contract basis. She was attacked around 11.30 pm on Thursday while attending to the wild animal.

21 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | Agencies
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3D printing enters chemical industry with BASF’s new catalyst facility

Additive manufacturing allows engineers to design internal structures not possible with conventional methods.

21 March,2026 09:45 AM IST | Agencies
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China controls humanoid robot using space-based computing in breakthrough trial

Those digital instructions then come back to Earth, where the OpenClaw (an open-source AI agent) translates them into physical action.

21 March,2026 09:42 AM IST | Agencies
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Iran warns of targeting tourist destinations as US-Israel war enters third week

The threat renewed concerns that Iran may revert to using asymmetric attacks beyond the Middle East as a pressure tactic, as reported by Al Jazeera

21 March,2026 09:23 AM IST | ANI
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North Korea’s Kim, daughter, ride tank during army drills

Images showed Kim’s daughter sticking her head out of the driver’s hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers

21 March,2026 09:22 AM IST | Agencies
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Telangana presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, focus on welfare, infrastructure

The government granted Rs 23,179 crore to the agriculture sector, followed by Energy at Rs 21,285 crore.

21 March,2026 09:20 AM IST | Agencies
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami expands cabinet, five MLAs sworn in

Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd.) administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly-inducted ministers.

21 March,2026 09:14 AM IST | Agencies
Anil Ambani questioned by CBI for seven hours in bank loan fraud case

Anil Ambani questioned by CBI for seven hours in bank loan fraud case

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani was questioned by the CBI for the second consecutive day in connection with an alleged Rs 2,929 crore SBI fraud case. The probe involves claims of fund diversion and misutilisation of loans across multiple banks between 2013 and 2017

20 March,2026 10:26 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Indian citizens continue to return home from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan

Indian citizens continue to return home from Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan

At least 882 Indian nationals stranded in Iran, including students, business professionals and pilgrims, are returning home via Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Thursday

20 March,2026 10:14 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent
Gujarat residents report timely LPG supplies as Govt dismisses shortage rumours

Gujarat residents report timely LPG supplies as Govt dismisses shortage rumours

Residents across Gujarat reported receiving cooking gas cylinders on time without disruption on Friday, as the state government dismissed shortage rumours and assured that adequate LPG stock is available

20 March,2026 07:44 PM IST | Gandhinagar | mid-day online correspondent
Congress targets Centre over silence on West Asia killings, petrol price rise

Congress targets Centre over silence on West Asia killings, petrol price rise

Congress leader Pawan Khera launched a sharp attack on the Centre for its alleged silence over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Israeli strikes on schoolgirls, rising petrol prices after Assembly elections, and the film Dhurandhar 2, which he alleged was made to promote National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

20 March,2026 07:43 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | mid-day online correspondent
Delhi-Vancouver Air India flight turns back mid-air, lands safely

Delhi-Vancouver Air India flight turns back mid-air, lands safely

Air India flight AI185 from Delhi to Vancouver returned to Delhi due to an operational issue. All passengers safely disembarked and were assisted. Meanwhile, the airline announced 36 additional international flights to meet rising demand amid West Asia tensions

20 March,2026 07:13 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Premium petrol prices hiked in Rajasthan amid global oil volatility

Premium petrol prices hiked in Rajasthan amid global oil volatility

Oil Marketing Companies have increased premium petrol prices in Rajasthan by up to Rs 2.30 per litre due to global crude oil volatility. Regular petrol prices remain unchanged, offering relief. Experts warn continued Middle East tensions may impact fuel prices further

20 March,2026 06:02 PM IST | Jaipur | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi speaks to 5 world leaders, stresses dialogue amid West Asia crisis

PM Modi speaks to 5 world leaders, stresses dialogue amid West Asia crisis

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Prime Minister held conversations with the leaders of Oman, Malaysia, France, Jordan and Qatar, outlining India’s position on the ongoing conflict

20 March,2026 05:53 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Govt says LPG panic booking down, adequate stock available across country

Govt says LPG panic booking down, adequate stock available across country

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said LPG panic booking has declined significantly to 55 lakh bookings on Thursday, with adequate stock available and no dry-outs reported across the country. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said 4,500 raids were conducted nationwide

20 March,2026 05:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari accuses CM of poll code violation, demands EC action

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari accuses CM of poll code violation, demands EC action

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of violating the Model Code of Conduct by using the chief minister's official letterhead for political correspondence, including a strongly worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner and demanded immediate Election Commission action

20 March,2026 05:46 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
Iran Threatens GLOBAL RETALIATION After Larijani’s Death

    Iran Threatens GLOBAL RETALIATION After Larijani’s Death

    Tensions in West Asia have escalated dramatically as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issues stern warnings about the far-reaching consequences of the conflict. Araghchi states that the unfolding war will send global shockwaves affecting all nations, regardless of wealth, religion or ethnicity. Recent developments include Iran's cluster missile strikes on Tel Aviv in retaliation for the assassination of top security official Larijani, as confirmed by the IRGC. Major General Abdollahi has warned of devastating retaliatory strikes and "unexpected surprises" if enemies persist. The wave of repercussions from West Asia is now sweeping across the globe, signaling a period of unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. WATCH

    21 March,2026 01:52 AM IST
    13-year-old Yu Zidi stuns Olympic medallist Regan Smith in 200m butterfly

    13-year-old Yu Zidi stuns Olympic medallist Regan Smith in 200m butterfly

    Schoolgirl Yu, at the China Open on Thursday, powered to victory in the 200m fly in 2min 05.71sec, beating the American.

    21 March,2026 09:12 AM IST | Beijing | Agencies

    South Korea’s beloved Dooly gets a scientific skeleton at last

    Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin and the Korean Dinosaur Research Center have officially introduced the world to Doolysaurus huhmini

    21 March,2026 09:11 AM IST | Seoul | Agencies

    Hazy atmosphere may be hiding secrets of mysterious super-puff planet

    Researchers led by Penn State used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to investigate this unusual “super-puff” planet, which already challenges standard models of planetary formation. 

    21 March,2026 09:08 AM IST | Texas | Agencies
    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Strictest punishment for blast perpetrators; will send message to world: Shah

    Amit Shah made the remarks via video link while inaugurating the Shri Motibhai R Chaudhary Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Organic Plant at Boriyavi village in Mehsana district, Gujarat

    13 November,2025 09:36 PM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent

    CM opens Pune double-deck flyover

    Move to ease traffic congestion near Pune University, along Ganeshkhind Road

    20 August,2025 10:17 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal

    Happy Krishna Janmashtami: Messages and Wishes to share with family

    Janmashtami, which commemorates the birth of Lord Krishna, on the occasion, here are some of the best messages and wishes you can share this Janmashtami with your family and friends-

    05 August,2025 11:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
    Platform change info can’t be given last-minute

    Platform change info can’t be given last-minute

    The situation was dire with a passenger saying that somebody could have collapsed from the stress or resulted in some kind of stampede

    20 March,2026 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | The Editorial
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