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Unseasonal rain, hailstorms damage harvest-ready crops across states; Centre holds review

Farmers and producer groups from several food-bowl states have reported damage to large tracts of farmland as squally weather disrupted harvesting.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Assembly election LIVE: 116 candidates, including CM, Speaker, LoP file nominations in Assam till Friday

Assam Congress on Friday (March 20, 2026) released the fourth list of seven candidates, taking the total tally to 94 in the 126-seat Assembly elections.

The Hindu · 21 Mar Read more →

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Watch: Thick smoke billows from South Korea car parts plant in deadly fire

At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured when a huge blaze engulfed a car parts factory in the central city of Daejeon.

BBC News · 21 Mar Read more →

04

Trump's Iran war rattles US swing voters

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

05

Delhi-NCR Sees Rare Fog Amid Spells Of Rain, Thunderstorms

No weather alerts have been issued by the IMD for Delhi-NCR on Saturday.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

06

Fear returns as miscreants open fire at woodcutters in Imphal East village

Fresh tensions flared in Imphal East as armed miscreants, suspected to be from the Kuki community, fired upon Meitei villagers collecting firewood. No casualtie...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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'Bring almost 140 mn barrels to global markets': US waives sanctions on Iranian oil

The US has granted a 30-day waiver on Iranian oil shipments currently at sea, aiming to stabilize global energy supplies amid escalating Middle East tensions. T...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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'Syringe found in bathroom': Gurgaon nurse dies mysteriously; husband booked for dowry death

A woman died under suspicious circumstances at her home in Garhi Harsaru, with her family accusing her husband of administering a poisonous injection. Police ha...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

09

Police seal UNI's office on land allotment order

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

10

Air India flies ‘wrong’ Boeing 777 jet to Vancouver, plane makes U-turn after 4 hours

According to Flightradar24, the flight turned back while flying over Chinese airspace after being airborne for roughly four hours.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Adjudication cloud over West Bengal election candidates

The ruling TMC has already announced the names of 291 candidates for the 294 assembly seats in the state.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

12

Oil companies hike industrial diesel price by 25%, premium petrol rates by ₹2 amid US-Iran war

While petrol and diesel are formally deregulated, the government exercises tacit control over pump prices through its three state-run OMCs

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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An AQI of 93, maximum temperature at 21.7°C: A big day of records for Delhi

The chilly afternoon winds and other favourable meteorological conditions also cleaned up the air, as it logged a “satisfactory” air quality index (AQI) of 93.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Security ring, ID checks: Nervy Eid for Delhi's Uttam Nagar after youth lynching

Hastsal village in Delhi is under heavy security following a fatal Holi incident. Police and paramilitary forces have restricted movement, creating an uneasy si...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

15

LPG cylinder price today: Check how much domestic and commercial gas costs in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata on 21 March

As the West Asia conflict continues, India's LPG availability is affected. The government assures sufficient domestic reserves. Here's how much domestic and com...

Mint · 21 Mar Read more →

16

Oscar-nominated film faces CBFC roadblock

The film's distributor said that CBFC has suggested that the movie may not be cleared for release

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

17

Watch: Bravo under fire after ‘two chicks at home’ remark at KKR presser

At an IPL 2026 press event, Dwayne Bravo made a joking remark caught on live mic, creating an awkward moment. Ajinkya Rahane quickly intervened, warning about t...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

18

Man wins Rs 4L for new car with defects

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

19

TMC releases manifesto for West Bengal elections, promises to widen its social sector schemes

One of the 10 pledges of the manifesto focuses on empowerment of women, with the party promising to enhance financial assistance under the Lakshmir Bhandar

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Iran fires 2 ballistic missiles towards US, UK military bases in Diego Garcia

Diego Garcia is a strategically located atoll in the central Indian Ocean that hosts a key US-UK military facility. Part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, ...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

21

US judge blocks Trump's Pentagon press access policy

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

22

King's T20I return highlights Australia's selection crunch

The legspinner claimed three wickets in the first match against West Indies but may still be forced out of the XI at the World Cup

ESPN Cricinfo · 21 Mar Read more →

23

New court filing reveals Pentagon told Anthropic the two sides were nearly aligned — a week after Trump declared the relationship kaput

Anthropic submitted two sworn declarations to a California federal court late Friday afternoon, pushing back on the Pentagon's assertion that the AI company pos...

TechCrunch · 21 Mar Read more →

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Raymond MD Gautam Singhania injured in Maldives speedboat crash; ace rally driver missing

Ace Indian rally driver Hari Singh, 59, is missing after a speedboat overturned in the Maldives. Gautam Singhania, chairman of Raymond Group, was among those re...

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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US permits temporary sale of Iranian oil stranded at sea as crude tops $112 a barrel amid Middle East conflict

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a post on X that his department was issuing a temporary authorisation permitting the sale of the stranded Iranian oi...

Mint · 21 Mar Read more →

26

Ramzan-Id bank holiday: Are banks open today, March 21?

Economic Times · 21 Mar Read more →

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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Eid-ul-Fitr? State-wise list

Times of India · 21 Mar Read more →

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US Pauses Sanctions On Iranian Oil At Sea Amid Soaring Prices

Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sent crude oil prices soaring.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

29

Centre Dismisses Social Media Claims That 3,000 Ukrainians Entered India

The government on Friday debunked social media claims that 3,000 Ukrainians have entered India.

NDTV · 21 Mar Read more →

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Trainee veterinary doc dies in hippo attack in K’taka zoo; inquiry ordered

A 27-year-old veterinarian was killed by a hippopotamus while providing care at a Karnataka safari. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Hindustan Times · 21 Mar Read more →