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Gadchiroli Police set up new centre in Bangadi village to curb Maoist activities

Gadchiroli Police set up new centre in Bangadi village to curb Maoist activities

Gadchiroli Police established a new Police Assistance Centre in remote Bangadi village near the Chhattisgarh border to curb Maoist activities and boost development. Built within 24 hours, the facility will enhance security, improve services, and support infrastructure growth in the region

Government warns against LPG booking scams amid supply crisis

Amid the LPG shortage crisis, cyber fraud cases linked to fake booking apps are rising. Authorities have warned users against downloading malicious APK files shared via WhatsApp and urged reliance on official platforms while ensuring uninterrupted LPG supply nationwide

21 March,2026 08:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Amid West Asia tensions, Modi calls Iran President, pushes for safe sea routes

During the conversation, PM Modi condemned attacks on critical infrastructure in the region and stressed the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation while ensuring that shipping lanes remain open and secure

21 March,2026 07:55 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Centre raises commercial LPG allocation to 50 per cent as panic buying eases

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said an additional 20 per cent allocation has been approved, taking the total to 50 per cent, which also includes an earlier 10 per cent allocation linked to reforms promoting piped natural gas (PNG)

21 March,2026 07:25 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Sanjay Raut alleges election manipulation, questions EC’s neutrality in Bengal

Raut claimed that since Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah assumed power, elections at all levels — from local bodies to the Lok Sabha — have been influenced through various means

21 March,2026 06:14 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Indian Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on April 3

Taragiri is the fourth ship under the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) and the third vessel built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL) in Mumbai

21 March,2026 06:01 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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

CBI had registered an FIR on August 21, 2025, following a complaint filed by SBI over allegations of fraud to the tune of Rs 2,929.05 crore against the public sector bank, in which Reliance Communications Limited, Anil D Ambani and others, including unknown public servants, are accused

21 March,2026 05:04 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

BJP announces two more candidates for Assam Assembly polls

On Thursday, the BJP had released its first list of 88 candidates for Assam, fielding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma from Jalukbari and sitting BJP MP Hitendra Nath Goswami against state Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi from Jorhat

21 March,2026 03:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

BJP announces nine candidates for upcoming Puducherry Assembly polls

The ruling AINRC and the BJP-AIADMK combine on Friday reached an agreement for the Assembly polls in the Union Territory, under which the AINRC will contest 16 seats and the BJP will contest the remaining 14

21 March,2026 02:56 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

Satara ZP poll: BJP victory triggers Shiv Sena warning of future consequences

The election for the Satara Zilla Parishad president’s post was held on Friday. BJP’s Priya Shinde was elected president, surpassing the Shiv Sena-NCP combine’s candidate, despite the latter having the majority. The BJP narrowly outpaced the Sena-NCP alliance to claim the top post

21 March,2026 01:47 PM IST | Satara | mid-day online correspondent

World under threat of war, dialogue is only solution: VP Radhakrishnan

Highlighting global tensions, the Vice President said meaningful conversations and mutual understanding are essential to resolve disputes

21 March,2026 01:43 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent

India weather update: IMD issues nationwide alert for thunderstorms and rain

According to the IMD, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to witness widespread rainfall between March 21 and 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday

21 March,2026 12:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
World under threat of war, dialogue is only solution: VP Radhakrishnan

World under threat of war, dialogue is only solution: VP Radhakrishnan

Highlighting global tensions, the Vice President said meaningful conversations and mutual understanding are essential to resolve disputes

21 March,2026 01:43 PM IST | Nagpur | mid-day online correspondent
India weather update: IMD issues nationwide alert for thunderstorms and rain

India weather update: IMD issues nationwide alert for thunderstorms and rain

According to the IMD, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are likely to witness widespread rainfall between March 21 and 24, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Saturday

21 March,2026 12:39 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Govt debunks claims of US seeking India nod for Iran strikes

Govt debunks claims of US seeking India nod for Iran strikes

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged citizens to remain cautious and avoid sharing unverified information amid sensitive geopolitical developments

21 March,2026 12:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Muslims gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers

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 | New Delhi | ANI
Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approves fast-trackin

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 | Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | ANI

In Photos: Droupadi Murmu prays at Danghati Temple in Mathura

President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan in Mathura on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, official sources said. (Pics/X and PTI)

21 March,2026 02:28 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination for sixth term from Jalukbari

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 | Guwahati | Agencies

Veterinarian killed in hippopotamus attack at Shivamogga safari zoo

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 | Bengaluru | Agencies

Telangana presents Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget, focus on welfare, infrastructure

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 | Hyderabad | Agencies

Uttarakhand CM Dhami expands cabinet, five MLAs sworn in

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 | Dehradun | Agencies

Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    Iran grants ‘friend’ India Strait of Hormuz access, LPG tankers cross passage

    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.  

    14 March,2026 12:54 AM IST
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