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"Our consumption is very high..already affecting everybody," Shashi Tharoor on West Asia crisis amid Oil price surge

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:21:53 PM IST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday highlighted the severe impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on global oil supplies and prices, stressing the urgency for the conflict to end. ... read..

"People of Kerala tired of Left and Congress govt": Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:21:49 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday said the people of Kerala are tired of left and Congress government and see no other way due to rampant corruption here in the last 20 years, expressing confidence that the BJP will be in a very strong ... read..

Congress to fight 100 seats in Assam, forges alliance with five other parties

Majuli (Assam) | March 21, 2026 6:21:48 PM IST

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi said on Saturday that Congress is fighting the state assembly polls in alliance with five more parties and hoped that the anti-BJP votes will not get split and the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government will be voted out of p ... read..

"Impact should not be transferred to passengers": Aviation Minster Ram Mohan Naidu amid West Asia crisis

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 6:21:45 PM IST

Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said that the ongoing war situation could have an impact on the aviation sector, adding that efforts are being made to ensure that fare hikes do not burden passengers. ... read..

Kerala Polls: UDF candidate Chennithala files nomination in Haripad, offers prayers at temples

Alappuzha (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 6:21:36 PM IST

Senior Congress leader and United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Haripad constituency ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..

Kerala Assembly polls: CPI(M) leader P Rajeev files nomination from Kalamassery

Kochi (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 5:51:36 PM IST

Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader and Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate P Rajeev on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam district for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. ... read..

Sukhu announces temporary salary cuts in Himachal budget, state outlay reduced by Rs 3,586 crore amid fiscal crunch

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 5:51:34 PM IST

In a major austerity push, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a six-month deferment of salaries for ministers, legislators and senior officials, along with Rs 3,586 crore reduction in the overall budget size. ... read..

Sikkim: IMD issues avalanche alert in Gangtok, Pakyong

Gangtok (Sikkim) | March 21, 2026 5:51:32 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a warning through the Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) about a medium danger level avalanche expected above 3,500 meters in Gangtok and Pakyong districts over the next 24 hours ... read..

Assam Elections: BJP releases second list of two candidates from Dalgaon, Sissirborgaon

Guwahati (Assam) | March 21, 2026 4:52:07 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday released the second list of two candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. ... read..

Punjab Anti Gangster force foils robbery attempt at Bathinda; two accused arrested with illegal weapons

Chandigarh (Punjab) | March 21, 2026 4:51:59 PM IST

In a major breakthrough, Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police, foiled a robbery attempt targeting a businessman on Saturday. ... read..

'Abhedya App' launched in Haryana to block suspicious international calls, curb extortion

Panchkula (Haryana) | March 21, 2026 4:51:57 PM IST

Haryana Police has launched the 'Abhedya App', first dedicated mobile application to block suspicious international calls, voice notes and messages linked to extortion attempts, as part of a major offensive against digital fraud and gangster networks oper ... read..

President Droupadi Murmu offers prayers at Danghati Temple in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 4:51:56 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday offered prayers at the Danghati Temple in Mathura and undertook the sacred Govardhan parikrama. ... read..

Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin offers Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 4:21:33 PM IST

Telangana Minister for Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises, Mohammad Azharuddin, offered Eid-ul-Fitr prayers at the Eidgah in Zeheranagar, Banjara Hills in Hyderabad, on Saturday morning, marking the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan with dev ... read..

"Madhya Pradesh is Rajasthan's brother," says CM Mohan Yadav in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 21, 2026 3:22:20 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reached Rajasthan's capital Jaipur on Saturday to interact with industrialists at an 'Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh' scheduled to be held here in the city. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath stresses importance of forests on International Forest Day in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 3:22:18 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke at the inaugural ceremony of the National Forestry Dialogue on International Forest Day on Saturday in Lucknow, highlighting the importance of forests and the need for ecological balance in the country. ... read..

"Uttarakhand has established new dimensions of development in every sector:" CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal" programme

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 3:22:16 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed the "Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, 4 Saal Bemisaal" programme in Haldwani on Saturday, marking the completion of four years of the BJP government in the state. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended the ... read..

Modern-day warfare transcends borders, robust military supported by prepared citizens must to secure national interests: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 3:22:14 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underscored the evolving nature of warfare, asserting that national security now extends beyond borders to encompass economic, digital, energy, and food security. ... read..

"Setback for the AIADMK": VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan on EPS meeting with Amit Shah in Delhi

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 3:22:07 PM IST

Thol. Thirumavalavan, founder-president of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party, on Saturday criticised AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, calling it a setback for the party. ... read..

'Strategic talks, not seat sharing': TTV Dinakaran confident NDA will oust DMK in Tamil Nadu polls after meeting Union Minister Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 3:22:04 PM IST

Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) General Secretary TTV Dinakaran on Saturday said that his meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi was focused on strategic planning for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and not on seat-sharing dis ... read..

UBT Sena MP Sanjay Raut alleges election manipulation; accuses EC of bias in West Bengal

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 3:22:01 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday alleged the integrity of India's democratic process, claiming that elections are being systematically "manipulated, hijacked, and pressured." ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police launch special helmet awareness campaign

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 3:21:59 PM IST

Delhi Traffic Police on Saturday organised a special road safety drive on World Helmet Day in the national capital. ... read..

Court seeks CBI reply on bail plea of Ayush Varshney in Rs 20,000 crore bitcoin scam

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 3:21:57 PM IST

A Rouse Avenue court on Friday sought a reply from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the plea of accused Ayush Varshney for regular bail. He is in judicial custody till March 30. ... read..

Rajeev Chandrasekhar files nomination from Nemom ahead of Kerala polls, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma joins

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 2:51:53 PM IST

Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajeev Chandrasekhar filed his nomination as the party's candidate from Nemom constituency for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma present in a show of support. ... read..

"He should be called Dhurandhar Dhami": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 4 years of Uttarakhand govt

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 2:51:51 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's leadership abilities, calling him "Dhurandhar Dhami." ... read..

Congress leader Salman Khurshid flags global impact of ongoing West Asia conflict

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 2:51:50 PM IST

Former External Affairs Minister and Congress Foreign Affairs Department President Salman Khurshid on Saturday expressed concern over the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying that the prolonged nature of the war suggests it has become evenly matched and cou ... read..

Chandy Oommen files nomination from Puthuppally ahead of Kerala polls

Kottayam (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 2:51:47 PM IST

Congress leader and Puthuppally MLA Chandy Oommen filed his nomination for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections on Saturday, expressing confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) would return to power in the state. ... read..

Akhilesh accuses BJP of "betraying" Ganga Maiya, backs Mamata Banerjee's "party of traitors" claim

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 2:21:27 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said the labelling of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a party of "thieves, goons, and traitors" by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was not sufficient, as it is the same party that has "betrayed" Gan ... read..

"No law and order left": Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP over individual's death in Mathura

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 2:21:26 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday launched an attack against the ruling BJP over the death of an individual allegedly by cattle smugglers in Mathura, questioning the law and order in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Pithoragarh DM hails resumption of India-China border trade through Lipulekh Pass

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 2:21:24 PM IST

Pithoragarh District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgain on Saturday expressed optimism over the resumption of India-China border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the district, being restarted after a gap of six years. ... read..

Dehradun CBI court sentences eight officials to two years' jail in Rs. 55 lakh PWD fraud case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 2:21:22 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court in Dehradun convicted and sentenced eight officials in connection with a Rs. 55 lakh Public Works Department (PWD) fraud case of 2003 in Haridwar, officials said. ... read..

JK: Omar, Farooq Abdullah join thousands gathered at Hazratbal Shrine for Eid-ul-Fitr

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2026 2:21:21 PM IST

A large number of people gathered at the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine on Saturday in Srinagar to offer namaz on the occassion of Eid al-Fitr. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdulla ... read..

Rashtriya Raksha University, Sashastra Seema Bal Academy signs MoU to enhance national security training, accreditation

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 2:21:18 PM IST

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today, to strengthen national security training and introduce academic accreditation for specialised courses conducted by the borde ... read..

100 New Sainik schools to be opened under PPP model: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 1:51:33 PM IST

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and the establishment of 100 new Sainik Schools across the country, underscoring the government's push to strengthen youth participation in nation-building and ... read..

Delhi police urges people not to fall for rumours, heightens security in Uttar Nagar

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 1:51:31 PM IST

In order to avoid rumours amid the ongoing tensions in Uttam Nagar, the Delhi Police have successfully managed security arrangements during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

MP: Hundreds offer Eid namaz at Sadar Bazaar Eidgah in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 1:51:25 PM IST

Hundreds of people gathered at the Sadar Bazaar Eidgah in Madhya Pradesh's Indore and offered Namaz on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr on Saturday. ... read..

Police-locals clash in Mathura after person is run over by a truck, CM directs officers to take action

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 1:51:24 PM IST

A scuffle broke out on Saturday between the police and locals in Mathura's Kosi area, as people blocked the road and protested against the death of a person who they claimed was allegedly run over by cattle smugglers. ... read..

Two killed and two injured after car falls into gorge in Nainital

Nainital (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 1:51:22 PM IST

Two people lost their lives while two others were injured after a car plunged into a deep gorge near Gethiya on the Bhawali-Haldwani road in Nainital on Saturday morning. ... read..

V Muraleedharan files nomination from Kazhakkuttom constituency ahead of Kerala polls, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma joins

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | March 21, 2026 1:51:20 PM IST

BJP leader V Muraleedharan filed his nomination as the party's candidate from the Kazhakkuttom constituency for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma present in a show of support. ... read..

Indian Navy set to commission stealth frigate 'Taragiri'

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 1:51:18 PM IST

In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India's maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3. ... read..

Delhi HC directs DDA to verify title records before proceeding with Rajokri farms land demarcation

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 1:21:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court, in a key order on the Westend Green Farms land demarcation dispute in Rajokri, has directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to verify landowners' title and revenue records and give them a proper hearing before taking any decisi ... read..

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi extends Eid al-Fitr greetings

Hyderabad (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 1:21:28 PM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday extended greetings to people on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr and prayed for peace and blessings. ... read..

MP: A large number of people offer namaz at Eidgah in Bhopal on Eid-ul-Fitr

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 12:51:45 PM IST

A large number of people gathered at Eidgah in Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal on Saturday and offered namaz on Eid ul-Fitr. ... read..

Shia Muslims in Sambhal wear black bands at Eidgah during Eid Namaz

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 12:51:44 PM IST

Members of the Shia Muslim community offered Namaz at KSI Jama Masjid in Ahmedabad and at Eidgah in Sambhal on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr. ... read..

CM Siddaramaiah joins Eid prayers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2026 12:51:40 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday joined people at Masjid-e-Khadria in Bengaluru to offer namaz on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, as large crowds gathered to mark the end of the holy month of Ramzan with prayers and celebrations. ... read..

"Nitish Kumar is the all-in-all," says Lalan Singh; dismisses Mamata Banerjee's cash promise as election gimmick

Patna (Bihar) | March 21, 2026 12:51:37 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) leader Lalan Singh reaffirmed Nitish Kumar's absolute leadership within the party on Nitish Kumar Nomination For National President of JDU, stating that, as its creator, his position as the national president is only natural. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expresses optimism over Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Haldwani

Khatima (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 12:51:35 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday hailed the arrival of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Haldwani to address a gathering on the completion of four years of the present state government. ... read..

ECI completes first randomisation of EVMs, VVPATs in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry ahead of assembly polls

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 12:51:30 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced the completion of the first randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections scheduled to be in Assam, ... read..

Delhi HC allows NEET-PG candidates to join SPMD counselling, says non-joining of stray vacancy seat not a bar

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 12:51:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed that candidates who were allotted seats in the Stray Vacancy Round (SVR) of NEET-PG 2025 but did not join cannot be treated as "ineligible" for Sponsored Post MBBS DNB (SPMD) counselling, holding that mere allotment does ... read..

RTI exposes CBI case based on non-essential commodity; court discharges accused after 15 years

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 12:21:55 PM IST

A Rouse Avenue court has recently discharged a trader in a case of essential commodities after noting that the RTI reply revealed that those chemicals (reducer and Thinner) were not included in essential commodities. ... read..

NCP SP leader Fauzia Khan claims "internal disharmony" in BJP

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 12:21:53 PM IST

NCP (SP) MP Fauzia Khan on Saturday claimed "internal disharmony" within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying that people in the ruling party were angry since it lacks democracy. ... read..

"Shashi Tharoor always stands with country:" MoS Defence Sanjay Seth on Tharoor's West Asia statement

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | March 21, 2026 12:21:51 PM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Saturday praised Shashi Tharoor's support for India's foreign policy concerning West Asia, asserting that Tharoor consistently stands with the nation and speaks "the truth". ... read..

AIMPLB member Maulana Khalid Rasheed extends Eid-al-Fitr greetings

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 12:21:48 PM IST

All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) member and Eidgah Imam Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali on Saturday said that Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in Lucknow. ... read..

"Moral cowardice and political betrayal of India's civilisational values": Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over silence on West Asia conflict

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 12:21:47 PM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday criticised the Centre, accusing the PM Modi-led government of remaining silent on the ongoing conflict after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran. ... read..

TMC's Abhishek Banerjee calls for unity, harmony during Eid celebrations in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 11:51:47 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee joined thousands of people at Red Road in Kolkata to offer Namaz and celebrate Eid ul-Fitr on Saturday, marking the conclusion of a month of spiritual reflection. ... read..

Andhra: Thousands gather for Eid prayers in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 11:51:38 AM IST

The holy festival of Ramzan was celebrated with great devotion and fervour by Muslim brothers in Vijayawada on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi Court grants time to Mallikarjun Kharge to file reply in revision against dismissal of complaint

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 11:51:37 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue Court on Friday granted time to Mallikarjun Kharge to file a reply in a revision against the rejection of the complaint against him. ... read..

UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari offers Eid prayers in Lucknow's Shahi Masjid

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 11:51:35 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Saturday offered prayers at Shahi Masjid, Hazratganj in Lucknow on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, calling for peace, harmony, and progress across the country. ... read..

DMK-led alliance to win over 200 seats, AIADMK headed for 'washout': DMDK's LK Sudhish

Ambur (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 11:21:53 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP and Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) Treasurer LK Sudhish exuded confidence that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led alliance would secure a sweeping victory in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, predicting that the coal ... read..

"Peace and Solidarity": JK CM Omar Abdullah extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2026 11:21:51 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday wished for reflection, solidarity, and prayers for peace. ... read..

"We have just one intent - to remove BJP:" Mamata Banerjee at Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations gathering in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 11:21:47 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended the Eid-Al-Fitr celebrations, which were held at Red Road in the heart of Central Kolkata on Saturday. ... read..

West Bengal: First-ever Eid prayers offered at proposed 'Babri Masjid' ground in Murshidabad

Murshidabad (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 11:21:46 AM IST

The first-ever Eid prayers were conducted at the grounds of the proposed 'Babri Masjid' in West Bengal's Murshidabad. ... read..

Odisha Police seize and destroy ?2,700 crore worth of cannabis in Naxal-Affected districts

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 21, 2026 10:52:07 AM IST

Odisha Police achieved a success on Saturday by seizing or destroying an estimated Rs 2,700 crore worth of illegal cannabis (ganja) across five Naxal-affected districts (Boudh, Kandhamal, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Gajapati) in operations conducted between ... read..

NCP (SCP) MP Fauzia Khan calls for peace on Eid, questions war motives amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:52:00 AM IST

NCP (SCP) MP Fauzia Khan on Saturday extended warm greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, emphasising the festival's core message of charity, compassion, and unity. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge extend Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to nation

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:51:57 AM IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, emphasising the values of unity, compassion, and harmony associated with the festival marking the end of ... read..

J&K LG Manoj Sinha extends Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, wishes Peace and Prosperity

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | March 21, 2026 10:51:53 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday extended warm Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the people, expressing his wishes for peace, prosperity, and happiness for everyone. ... read..

Thousands offer Namaz at Delhi's Jama Masjid on Eid al-Fitr

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:51:48 AM IST

Thousands of people gathered at Jama Masjid in the national capital on Saturday to offer Namaz and celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of a month of fasting and spiritual reflection during Ramazan. ... read..

KTR slams Telangana govt over alleged decline of IT jobs in Hyderabad

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:21:59 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao on Saturday condemned the Telangana government for allegedly admitting the decline in IT sector jobs in Hyderabad. ... read..

'People brought down arrogance of Gandhi family from sky to floor': Nishikant Dubey reflects on Emergency Period

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:21:55 AM IST

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Saturday launched a scathing attack against Congress over the Emergency imposed by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Bus catches fire in Ramabhadrapuram, no casualties

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 10:51:55 AM IST

A private travel bus was completely gutted by fire after a rear tyre burst near Tarapuram in the Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district, said officials on Saturday. ... read..

Security heightened at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur amid Eid celebrations: DCP

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 10:21:51 AM IST

The security at Badi Eidgah in Kanpur has been heightened as people gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

" Twenty-nine seats have been finalised.." Indian Secular Front MLA Peerzada Naushad Siddiqui on West Bengal assembly elections

Kolkata (West Bengal) | March 21, 2026 10:21:49 AM IST

Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Indian Secular Front MLA Peerzada Naushad Siddiqui announced on Friday that the party will contest 33 seats in alliance with the Left Front. He noted that the process of finalising 29 of those seats has already ... read..

Leaders from Muslim community offer Namaz at Parliament Street Mosque on Eid ul-Fitr

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:21:47 AM IST

Leaders from the Muslim Community, cutting across party lines, on Saturday offered namaz on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr in the national capital and extended greetings to the nation, wishing peace and harmony for global welfare. ... read..

President Murmu extends greetings of Sarhul; hopes for sustainable development

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 10:21:46 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday conveyed greetings of the Sarhul festival. ... read..

PM Modi extends Eid-ul-Fitr greetings, prays for global 'brotherhood and health'

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:51:47 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, wishing happiness, health, and brotherhood for all. ... read..

Delhi Police tighten security near Uttam Nagar Metro on HC directions ahead of Eid

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:51:45 AM IST

Security was heightened on Saturday near Uttam Nagar East Metro station after the Delhi High Court directed the Delhi Police to make adequate arrangements in the area over apprehensions of violence during Eid-ul-Fitr. ... read..

S Ramadoss-led PMK, Sasikala's AIPTMMK join hands ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Villupuram (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 9:51:43 AM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) faction led by S Ramadoss announced its decision to contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly polls in alliance with All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AIPTMMK), which was founded by VK Sasikala this year, on ... read..

Muslims safe only on Indian soil, says BJP's Peeyush Mohanty as West Asia conflict escalates

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | March 21, 2026 9:51:39 AM IST

Amid the escalating West Asia tensions, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Peeyush Mohanty on Saturday claimed that India remains the safest country for Muslims globally. ... read..

PM Modi offers salutations to Maa Chandraghanta on third day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:51:37 AM IST

On the third day of Chaitra Navratri, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered salutations to Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of the Goddess Durga. ... read..

Seafarer stuck near Qatar port amid Hormuz Strait blockade, wife appeals for urgent rescue

Cuttack (Odisha) | March 21, 2026 9:51:33 AM IST

A seafarer remains stranded near Qatar port amid the escalating regional conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting urgent appeals for his rescue from his wife in Cuttack, Odisha. ... read..

IMD issues thunderstorm alerts across India; heavy rain, strong winds likely

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:51:30 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a nationwide weather alert, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across multiple regions over the coming days. ... read..

"Govt duty bound to take action to ensure optimal use of public resources," say sources on sealing of news agency UNI's office

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:21:46 AM IST

Government sources have clarified that the sealing of new agency UNI's office at 9 Rafi Marg in the capital was carried out as the Government was duty bound to ensure optimal use of public resources. ... read..

Rajasthan government instructs collectors to assess crop damage due to heavy rainfall across state

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | March 21, 2026 9:21:44 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday directed all district collectors to immediately conduct surveys to assess crop damage caused by heavy rainfall across the state. ... read..

TMC releases first list of candidates ahead of Assam Assembly elections

Guwahati (Assam) | March 21, 2026 9:21:39 AM IST

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Saturday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming 17 nominees across key constituencies in the state. ... read..

"Owner of AIADMK, Amit Shah": Congress MP Jyothimani ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | March 21, 2026 9:21:36 AM IST

Ahead of the scheduled Tamil Nadu assembly polls, Congress MP Jyothimani claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken leadership control of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), asserting that Union Home Minister Amit Shah was now ... read..

Andhra Food Minister assures citizens of adequate LPG stocks amid surge in bookings

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 9:21:35 AM IST

After a sudden surge in LPG bookings, Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Manohar Nadendla urged citizens not to panic, assuring them of adequate stocks. He also said that deliveries are continuing uninterrupted. ... read..

PM Modi extends Navroz greetings, wishes prosperity and joy for all

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:21:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Navroz, conveying wishes of prosperity and joy to citizens across the country. ... read..

BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain extends hopes of harmony on Eid

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 9:21:28 AM IST

BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday extended wishes of harmony on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. ... read..

"Ganga Iftar incident done under someone's influence": claims Advocate Shashank Tripathi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 7:21:31 AM IST

A few days after Varanasi police arrested several individuals after a video of them having an Iftar party in the middle of the Ganga river went viral, it has been alleged that the "party" was done "under someone's influence", Advocate Shashank Shekhar Tri ... read..

Telangana: telangana-hookah-ban-action over unauthorised hookah operations; 20 people were found smoking

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 7:21:28 AM IST

A raid was conducted at Shehri Cafe within the Nagole Police Station limits by the LB Nagar Division police in Rangareddy, Telangana, after getting a tip-off about activities violating the state-wide ban on hookah centres, according to police officials. D ... read..

MP: 19-yr-old missing woman trafficked to Rajasthan, forced into marriage; four booked, 2 held so far

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | March 21, 2026 7:21:26 AM IST

A 19-year-old woman who went missing from Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district in December last year was allegedly trafficked to Rajasthan, sold for Rs 2 lakh and forced into marriage, the police said on Friday. ... read..

Haridwar gears up for Kumbh 2027 as CM Pushkar Singh Dhami approves fast-tracking infrastructure projects

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | March 21, 2026 7:21:25 AM IST

The Uttarakhand government has intensified development work in Haridwar, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directing officials to complete all permanent infrastructure projects by October 2026. ... read..

Telangana: Police raid Shehri Cafe in Nagole over unauthorised hookah operations

Rangareddy (Telangana) | March 21, 2026 7:21:23 AM IST

Rupali Chakankar resigns as Maharashtra Women's Commission chairperson, calls for 'impartial investigation' into Ashok Kharat case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 21, 2026 7:21:21 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rupali Chakankar on Friday resigned as Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Commission for Women. ... read..

Tripura: BJP intensifies preparations for TTAADC polls, candidate list likely soon

Agartala (Tripura) | March 21, 2026 7:21:20 AM IST

The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), with party sources indicating that the list of candidates will be announced s ... read..

Delhi police seals news agency-UNI's office, cites HC order on land allotment

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 7:21:18 AM IST

The Delhi police has sealed the office of news agency United News of India (UNI) at 9 Rafi Marg, citing the failure to undertake any construction for the planned composite office building for the past four decades, and thereby violating the conditional al ... read..

AAP politicising Palam fire incident: MLA Kuldeep Solanki claims Saurabh Bharadwaj "started abusing" during condolence meet

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:51:50 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Palam MLA Kuldeep Solanki accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders of politicising a prayer meeting held for the 9 victims of the recent tragic fire in southwest Delhi. ... read..

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Devotees gather at Delhi's Jama Masjid to offer Eid-ul-Fitr prayers; festivities begin

New Delhi | March 21, 2026 6:51:47 AM IST

Several devotees converged at the Jama Masjid in the national capital on Saturday morning to perform the special prayers of Eid-ul-Fitr. The atmosphere remained vibrant as families exchanged greetings, signalling the start of day-long festivities across t ... read..

NDA alliance form government in Puducherry under N. Rangasamy's leadership, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Puducherry | March 21, 2026 6:21:39 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya declared that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would contest the upcoming Puducherry assembly polls under the leadership of current Chief Minister N. Rangasamy. ... read..

"Exaggerated image, campaign fell flat": Priyank Kharge hits out at RSS over 2025 Chittapur march

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | March 21, 2026 5:21:44 AM IST

Karnataka Minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Friday hit out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the Sangh "exaggerated the image" of their 2025 Chittapur flag march. ... read..

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