Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has demanded a discussion in Parliament on the West Asia conflict after PM Narendra Modi addressed the issue in Lok Sabha. The opposition seeks to present its views as concerns grow over India’s energy security, trade routes, and economic impact
Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers, Pine Gas and Jag Vasant, are set to cross the Strait of Hormuz after positioning near the Larak-Qeshm Channel for Iranian verification, following the earlier safe passage of MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi carrying 92,712 tonnes of LPG
US President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in military operations against Iran after days of escalating conflict following US-Israel strikes. Calling the talks “productive”, Trump signalled possible de-escalation while reaffirming US objectives in the region
Traffic movement will be restricted on several key roads in central Delhi due to Navratri celebrations at the Jhandewalan Temple from March 23 to March 27, police said on Monday
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that by Saturday, around 3,500 raids had been carried out nationwide. These operations led to the seizure of more than 1,200 gas cylinders
The Prime Minister also outlined the multifaceted challenges India faces due to the tensions in the Gulf nations; he said that West Asia is also important for India as "approximately one crore Indians live and work in Gulf countries"
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, which was sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review, while the Opposition raised concerns over excessive delegation of powers
Union Minister Chirag Paswan slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks targeting PM Modi at an Eid gathering, where she dubbed him the "biggest infiltrator" and accused the Centre of trying to rob people of their voting rights through the SIR process
NDA candidates from four Guwahati constituencies — BJP's Pradyut Bordoloi from Dispur, Diplu Ranjan Sharma from New Guwahati, Vijay Gupta from Central Guwahati, and AGP's Tapan Das from Dimoria — took out a joint rally through the city streets on Monday before filing their nominations together
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi described the CCS meeting as timely and necessary, given the escalating geopolitical tensions and their global repercussions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 PM on Monday on the ongoing West Asia conflict, a day after chairing a high-level meeting to review India's petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and fertiliser sectors
Addressing a press conference, Sanjay Raut said the government has not clearly articulated India’s role despite the conflict’s growing global implications
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 PM on Monday on the ongoing West Asia conflict, a day after chairing a high-level meeting to review India's petroleum, crude oil, gas, power and fertiliser sectors
23 March,2026 01:36 PM IST | New Delhi | IANSAddressing a press conference, Sanjay Raut said the government has not clearly articulated India’s role despite the conflict’s growing global implications
23 March,2026 01:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentAn 11-year-old from Ahilyanagar was left screaming on a lonely road, her face burning, her bicycle lying behind, and a village asking how an innocent child became a target of an acid attack. A family with no enemies and no disputes, now lives with fear they just cannot explain
23 March,2026 10:41 AM IST | Ahilyanagar | Archana DahiwalThe police seized 74 LPG cylinders — 70 domestic and four commercial — along with a transport vehicle and refilling equipment in the raid on Saturday, an officer said
23 March,2026 09:59 AM IST | New Delhi | AgenciesThe accused Katie Michelle Phelps, 32, and Christopher Ross Harvey, 35, are from California
23 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | Kochi | AgenciesADVERTISEMENT
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)
Meanwhile, opposition leaders on Sunday staged a ‘gherao’ and demanded Bhullar’s arrest
23 March,2026 09:53 AM IST | Chandigarh | Agencies
Continuous heavy snowfall has blanketed Kedarnath Dham and the entire Kedar Valley under three to four feet of snow, creating a mesmerising white landscape even as Uttarakhand Police and ITBP personnel maintain round-the-clock security in sub-zero temperatures
22 March,2026 08:14 PM IST | Kedarnath | ANI
Russian oil tanker MT Aqua Titan, chartered by Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, arrived off the Mangaluru coast on Sunday, anchoring about 10 nautical miles in the Arabian Sea. A US LPG cargo ship from Texas also arrived at New Mangalore Port on the same day
22 March,2026 08:13 PM IST | Mangaluru (Karnataka) | mid-day online correspondent
The Gadchiroli Police successfully conducted the constable recruitment written exam with 99.54 per cent attendance. Over 6,900 candidates appeared across 14 centres under tight security, with answer keys released the same day to ensure transparency in the selection process
22 March,2026 06:54 PM IST | Gadchiroli | 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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