Reliance Industries Limited has denied reports of purchasing Iranian crude, calling them baseless. The clarification comes amid reports of a temporary US authorisation allowing sale of stranded Iranian oil to stabilise global energy markets
The government also reiterated that all oil refineries are operating at high capacity with adequate crude oil inventories, ensuring uninterrupted availability of petrol and diesel across the country
Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has fielded Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, from Panihati. Party leaders defended the move, calling it a step toward justice and women’s empowerment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers via video conference to assess preparedness and coordinate India’s response to the ongoing West Asia crisis. The meeting will focus on ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of 'Team India', said the official
PM Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport in Jewar on March 28. Built at a cost of Rs 11,200 crore, the airport is set to boost connectivity in the Delhi-NCR region and strengthen India’s aviation infrastructure with modern, sustainable and scalable facilities.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed bicycles to around 1,000 schoolgirls under the ‘Vidya Vahini’ initiative, aiming to ease travel and promote uninterrupted education for girls. She said the initiative aims to remove barriers that often prevent girls from continuing their studies
The government has assured that India has around 60 days of crude reserves and a stable LPG supply, urging citizens not to believe misinformation about fuel shortages. "There is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG anywhere in the country," it said in a statement
The proceedings are linked to the 2021 Cordelia cruise drug seizure case, during his tenure as Zonal Director with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
An Air India A350 aircraft en route to London Heathrow returned safely to Delhi after a suspected technical issue, with the airline initiating detailed checks. The same A350-900 aircraft VT-JRF had faced a technical issue on March 15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on Ram Navami, invoking the ideals of Lord Ram and expressing hope that his values will guide India towards a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’
More than 2.69 lakh devotees have visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir during Chaitra Navratri, with authorities ensuring smooth and secure pilgrimage arrangements
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari participated in a Ram Navami procession in Bhabanipur, while heightened security was deployed across West Bengal, especially in sensitive districts like Howrah and Hooghly
More than 2.69 lakh devotees have visited the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir during Chaitra Navratri, with authorities ensuring smooth and secure pilgrimage arrangements
26 March,2026 02:46 PM IST | Jammu | mid-day online correspondentBJP leader Suvendu Adhikari participated in a Ram Navami procession in Bhabanipur, while heightened security was deployed across West Bengal, especially in sensitive districts like Howrah and Hooghly
26 March,2026 02:46 PM IST | Kolkata | PTIThe Government of India has announced free lifetime train travel for Sena, Nau Sena, and Vayu Sena Medal awardees along with their families. At the same time, Indian Railways and the Army have launched a new framework to improve job opportunities and support for ex-servicemen and ex-Agniveers
26 March,2026 02:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCandidates are strongly advised to rely only on official RRB websites for authentic information and to beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers, officials said
26 March,2026 02:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every girl in the national capital can complete her education without any barriers
26 March,2026 01:54 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Members of the transgender community staged a protest at Jantar Mantar, opposing the new amendment Bill and alleging it undermines their rights, dignity, and self-identification (Pics/PTI)
The incident has sparked outrage among students and raised serious concerns about electrical safety and maintenance within the college premises
26 March,2026 01:54 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
The Chief Minister’s criticism follows Rahul Gandhi’s recent allegation that central agencies had not acted on corruption cases against Vijayan, suggesting a “collusion” between the LDF and the BJP
26 March,2026 01:51 PM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
According to hospital officials, Sonia Gandhi was admitted late on the night of March 24 at around 10:22 PM after she reported fever-related symptoms
26 March,2026 01:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Officials said the bus struck the lorry’s diesel tank, triggering a massive fire. The front portion of the bus was badly damaged, and several passengers are feared to have been trapped inside
26 March,2026 01:37 PM IST | Rayavaram (Andhra Pradesh) | mid-day online correspondent
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Amid the Oil crisis due to ongoing Iran war, two LPG tankers bound for India have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz. The development came shortly after Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali signaled that Indian vessels could receive safe passage through the critical shipping route. The envoy described India as a friend and highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two countries, saying Iran and India share common interests in the region. The development also comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about the escalating conflict in West Asia and emphasized the need for safe energy supply routes and protection of Indian citizens.
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