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The Gurugram police launched a security check on Wednesday after a private school in the DLF Phase 1 area received a hoax bomb threat via email, the police said.During the inspection, no suspicious items were found, they said, adding that the entire complex was declared safe by the...
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The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday ordered immediate transfer of the district election officer and district magistrate of Purba Medinipur following complaints of irregularities in poll duty deployment ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections.In an official communication to the...
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Just In: Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it had successfully targeted an American F-18 fighter jet, according to a report by state-run Press TV. More details soon.
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India and the United States on Wednesday discussed ways of further strengthening their defence ties during the 18th Defence Policy Group meeting held in New Delhi.During the meeting, led by defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby, the two sides...
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Panic buying of petrol and diesel was reported from several parts of Assam, including the largest city Guwahati, on Wednesday as reports of fuel shortage did the rounds on social media, even as the government affirmed that there was no supply crunch. Long queues were seen in front of the...
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India on Wednesday categorically rejected Pakistan's condemnation of a life sentence handed to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi, and said Islamabad should introspect on systematic human rights violations it continues to perpetrate instead of peddling frivolous narratives.A Delhi court on Tuesday...
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The Gurugram police arrested four persons for allegedly providing mule bank accounts opened in the name of fake firms to China-based cybercriminals to layer and launder proceeds of cyber frauds, officials said on Wednesday.The police recovered cheque books, passbooks, debit cards of 16 bank...
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The Allahabad high court on Wednesday ruled that a candidate cannot be denied a government job solely because of a pending criminal case of a trivial nature, especially when the candidate has disclosed the case. The order was passed by Justice Karunesh Singh Pawar of the Lucknow bench of the...
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Ten marine fishermen were arrested from the sea waters of Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district on Wednesday for illegally fishing in the turtle congregation zone, a forest officer said. The fishing trawler, used by the fishermen, was also seized by the forest...
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The inventory of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri began on Wednesday after a gap of 48 years for documentation of the jewellery and other valuables stored in the 12th-century shrine, officials said. Temple servitors, bank officials, gemologists and...
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The Centre on Wednesday reassured that despite the ongoing conflict in West Asia, India remains on an equal footing. There is no cause for concern, as the overall situation arising out of the crisis is firmly under control, the Centre informed while briefing political parties at the...
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The driver of a car allegedly dragged a cigarette vendor for nearly 100 metres in Mumbai with a woman occupant holding him by his collar after he demanded Rs 870 for the cigarettes they purchased from him, the police said on Wednesday. The incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday in...
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The Karnataka government on Wednesday urged people not to pay heed to rumours about petrol and diesel shortage or resort to panic buying amid reports of people queuing up at fuel stations in some parts of the state. In a statement, the government said the Centre has clarified that there is...
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Iran has on Wednesday rejected a United States proposal to end the conflict, stating that any ceasefire will hinge on conditions set by Tehran, according to a statement from the Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai, which cited a senior political-security official quoted by state media. Iran...
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged collusion between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left Democratic Front in Kerala as central agencies have not taken any action against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as compared to other opposition leaders in the country. He said that...
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The rupee slumped 29 paise to close at record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as heavy FII outflows and simmering tensions in West Asia kept investors on the edge.Even a drop in global crude oil prices, weaker greenback, and positive sentiments in the domestic equity...
19:33
The government on Wednesday told political parties that India's energy supplies remain secure and there is no need for panic amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, even as the Opposition demanded a detailed discussion in Parliament on the situation.Briefing reporters after an all-party meeting,...
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday claimed eight lakh names have been deleted in the first supplementary list from the 27 lakh electors whose voting eligibility was adjudicated as part of the SIR exercise. Addressing an election rally at Naxalbari in the Siliguri...
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Amid the West Asia conflict, a total of 1,043 Indian nationals, including 717 students, have crossed out of Iran with the assistance of the mission in Tehran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.At an inter-ministerial briefing here on the West Asia situation, Aseem R Mahajan,...
18:25
The questions on caste to be asked by enumerators will be notified before the commencement of the second phase of the Census 2027, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday.In a written reply, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the questions will be finalised on the basis of inputs...
18:24
In a development that could sharply escalate tensions in West Asia, Iran on Wednesday claimed that its navy targeted a US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, using shore-based cruise missiles.According to an official Iranian military statement, Qader anti-ship cruise missiles were launched...
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The all-party meeting convened by the government to discuss the ongoing West Asia crisis began here Wednesday evening.All Union ministers part of the Cabinet Committee on Security -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance...
17:27
From the 30-Sensex firms, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, InterGlobe Aviation and Trent were the biggest gainers.Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, Tata Consultancy Services and Bharat Electronics were the laggards.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 5.07 per cent...
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Stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 2 per cent higher, as crude oil prices dropped and global markets advanced amid hopes of de-escalation in the war in West Asia.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,205 points or...
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The Allahabad high court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case registered against them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.The order was passed by Justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha on the...
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The Iranian Navy has issued a direct warning to the United States, stating that its aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is being closely monitored and faces potential strikes if it approaches Iranian territory.According to a report by the state broadcaster Press TV, Iranian Navy Commander...
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Former Israeli spokesperson Eylon Levy has asserted that neutralising Tehran's military threats is a fundamental prerequisite for establishing a long-term economic partnership with India and ensuring the success of the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).In an interview...
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The Shipping Ministry on Wednesday stated that no incident involving any Indian ship or seafarer has been reported in the past 24 hours, adding that 20 Indian-flagged vessels carrying around 540 Indian seafarers are currently in the Persian Gulf and remain safe, with private shipping companies...
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The rupee slumped 29 paise to close at record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as heavy FII outflows and simmering tensions in West Asia kept investors on the edge. Even a drop in global crude oil prices, weaker greenback, and positive sentiments in the domestic...
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The Petroleum Ministry on Wednesday said that the Centre is prioritising Piped Natural Gas (PNG), while noting that there is adequate petrol and diesel available and the fuel prices have not changed. Addressing the Inter-Ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of...
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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday briefed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman about Islamabad's diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the tenuous West Asia situation. Sharif, in a statement on X, reiterated Pakistan's strong condemnation of the recent attacks on the Kingdom...
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Iran's Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri has informed that a merchant vessel, SELEN, bound for Karachi with food was turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. According to the Naval Commander, The container ship SELEN was turned back by the IRGC Navy due to failure to comply with legal protocols...
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A senior Iranian military official has dismissed Washington's recent diplomatic overtures as a facade, asserting that the global influence once wielded by the United States has effectively collapsed. According to a report by Iran's state media, Press TV, Lieutenant Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaqari,...
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Bombing will not make Iran surrender
Iran has received a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, officials in Islamabad said on Wednesday. The proposal comes as Washington continues to reinforce its military presence in the Middle East, deploying paratroopers to support Marine units...
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Congress' Kanniyakumari MP Vijay Vasanth on Wednesday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on the plight of over 1,000 fishermen from Tamil Nadu who are reportedly stranded in Iran and nearby islands. In his adjournment motion notice, the MP...
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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill 2026, along with 32 government amendments. With the passage of the Finance Bill 2026, the Lok Sabha completed its part of the Budgetary approval process. The Upper House, Rajya Sabha, will now consider the Bill. After the Rajya Sabha approves...
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Bezwada Wilson, National Convener, Safai Karmachari Andolan, shares a message on X that's heartbreaking: 41 killed in sewer-septic tanks in just 80 days of this year! Hundreds of safai karamcharis from 10 states gather at Jantar Mantar to protest most barbaric caste-based oppression in name of...
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The Election Commission is examining the cause of a technical glitch that briefly showed all voters in West Bengal as under adjudication, an official said on Wednesday. The problem came to light on Tuesday night when voters attempting to access their details on the EC website using their...
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A Sikh organisation has filed a police complaint in Mumbai against the makers of the blockbuster movie Dhurandhar: The Revenge and lead actor Ranveer Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of the community, officials said on Wednesday. In a poster of the film, Singh is depicted...
13:40
The new office of the Congress party
The Congress party has received notices from the Estate department to vacate its 24, Akbar road office and 5, Raisina Road premises in Lutyens Delhi by March 28, according to sources. The party faces eviction of its old party office, which it has held since 1978, as this is the final notice...
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against a home ministry circular on singing of national song Vande Mataram at official events, saying that a directive was not mandatory.A bench consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi...
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The Delhi Legislative Assembly received a fresh bomb threat via email on Wednesday, a day similar threats to the House surfaced just hours before Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's scheduled budget presentation, officials said. According to sources, the latest email, sent in the early hours to the...
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City gas distribution company Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) on Tuesday announced a slew of incentives for customers to promote the use of piped natural gas (PNG). This is in line with the government's directive to boost domestic PNG and compressed natural gas (CNG) for the transport sector.'For...
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On the 95th anniversary of Bhagat Singh's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the ideas and philosophy of the revolutionary giant. Read more here.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Wednesday strongly criticised the Union government over the ongoing cooking gas shortage, stating that recent remarks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi have created unnecessary panic among the public. In a post on X, Stalin said that...
12:42
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has defended his country's decision to maintain nuclear weapons, saying the ongoing war involving Iran demonstrates the need for a strong military deterrence, according to the South Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).In remarks reported by...
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The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has clarified on Wednesday that circulating news reports about a change in LPG refill booking timelines are false. The Ministry reiterated that the existing refill booking timelines remain unchanged and continue to be. It has come to the notice of...
12:05
The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) has revised its guidelines for the ongoing pilot, relaxing the duration of the programme to six-nine months from the earlier one year. And, the age criterion has been changed from 21-24 years to 18-25 years, according to a Rajya Sabha reply on...
12:02
There's no need for panic buying, say oil companies
Leading Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) clarified on Wednesday that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG across the country, dismissing recent rumours of scarcity as completely unfounded. In official statements issued to the public, OMCs confirmed that fuel supplies remain stable...
11:43
Israel's Envoy to the United Nations Danny Danon has denied any knowledge of possible peace talks between Iran, the United States and Israel.Addressing a media stakeout at the United Nations on Tuesday (local time) he said the goal was to ensure that Iran did not gain nuclear capability.I'm not...
11:42
Family and friends at the last rites of Harish Rana
The final rites of Harish Rana, the first individual in India to be legally granted passive euthanasia, were performed in the national capital following his demise at AIIMS New Delhi. Rana, who had been under specialised medical care for a prolonged period, passed away, marking a significant...
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The mortal remains of a 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh, who was killed in a suspected missile attack in Riyadh earlier this month, was brought to his native village in Sitapur on Wednesday, his family members said. Ravi Gopal, a resident of Baghain village under Mahmudabad police station...
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A sexual harassment complaint against artist Bose Krishnamachari was one of the reasons for his resignation from the post of president of Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) in January, Kochi Biennale Foundation chairperson Venu Vasudevan said.However, the co-founder of KMB and co-curator of its first...
10:47
Children in the West Bank show parts of a missile. Amir Cohen/Reuters
Despite claims by US President Donald Trump that negotiations with Iran were underway and the conflict could soon end, the Pentagon is expected to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the war enters its fourth week, according to CBS News.The news report said, citing...
10:19
Iran on Wednesday released footage of the 80th wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missiles towards US-Israeli positions in the region even as US President Trump indicated that a negotiated settlement was on the horizon. Wave 80 from Iran comes even as US President Trump confirmed...
09:56
The Trump administration has proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, according to a source familiar with the details, even as the US prepared to deploy at least 1,000 additional troops to join roughly 50,000 already stationed in the Middle East. The proposal was conveyed to Tehran...
09:41
The domestic equity markets continued their rebound on Wednesday, opening in the green as investor sentiment improved amid reports of a possible truce between the United States and Iran. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,064.40, gaining 152 points or 0.66 per cent, while the BSE Sensex rose by...
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Children play with part of a missile in the West Bank. Amir Cohen/Reuters
The messaging coming out of Tehran continues to be one of defiance even as US President Trump claims that negotiations to end the conflict are on. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has pledged that Iran will sustain its defensive and retaliatory measures until the United States and the...
09:10
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who had been on the run in a rape case since last September, was arrested in Punjab's Patiala, officials said on Wednesday. Pathanmajra, the first-time MLA from Sanour, was wanted in the rape case which was registered in September last year. He has been...
09:08
Crude oil prices remained elevated around $100 per barrel on Tuesday as US-Israel continued attacks on Iran despite US President Donald Trump announcing a five-day pause on strikes.Benchmark Brent crude prices rose 3 per cent to $98.57 per barrel at 5 pm IST, compared to $95.96 per barrel on...
09:06
Iranian representatives on Wednesday told the Trump administration that they do not want to re-enter negotiations with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and would prefer to engage with US Vice President JD Vance, CNN reported, citing...
09:04
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Israeli Media has reported that US and Israel have granted temporary immunity for two key figures in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. This after Israel's defence minister Israel Katz had publicly said that any leader of the Islamic regime...
08:40
United States President Donald Trump said Iran agreed never to have a nuclear weapon and sent a significant prize related to the Strait of Hormuz even as he declared victory in the three-week war.Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump claimed Iran was keen to make a deal and...
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Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi late Tuesday evening, sources said. They said she was feeling unwell due to the change in weather and was under observation.A team of doctors is attending to her, but there is...
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