New Delhi, 16 March 2026 : A vibrant cultural moment unfolded at the Delhi Secretariat on Monday when a ceremonial programme was organised in connection with the historic celebration of Phool Walon Ki Sair. The atmosphere turned festive with the soulful sound of the shehnai, creating a setting filled with tradition and symbolism. As part…
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Dubai, March 16: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport were briefly suspended after reports of a drone attack near the airport triggered security concerns, leading several airlines to halt or adjust services. Following the incident, Indian carriers including Air India and IndiGo announced temporary curtailment of some of their flight operations to and from Dubai…
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New Delhi, March 16: The government has made electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) verification compulsory for all domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumers in an effort to ensure transparency in distribution and address concerns over supply shortages. Officials said the step is intended to verify the identity of consumers and eliminate duplicate or inactive connections…
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Brussels, March 16: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos in Brussels on Monday, where the two leaders held discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views on regional and global issues. During the meeting, both sides explored ways to deepen cooperation between India and Cyprus across various sectors, including…
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New Delhi, March 16: The mother of 26-year-old Tarun, who lost his life during a violent clash between neighbours in Uttam Nagar in the national capital, has demanded strict punishment for those responsible, saying the family will find peace only when the accused are brought to justice. Speaking to reporters, Tarun’s mother, Sunita, said the…
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Tehran, March 16: Iran has reportedly launched its advanced Sejjil-2 ballistic missile for the first time since the conflict with the United States and Israel began late last month, signalling a significant escalation as the war continues to intensify. The missile, considered one of Iran’s most powerful long-range weapons, was deployed as the conflict entered…
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New Delhi, March 16: The Haryana government on Monday informed the Supreme Court of India that it has decided not to grant permission to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, who had been booked over social media posts related to “Operation Sindoor”. Appearing for the state, S. V. Raju told a bench…
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Kolkata, March 16: The Enforcement Directorate carried out search operations at around ten locations across West Bengal on Monday in connection with an investigation into an alleged illegal call centre racket suspected of defrauding foreign nationals. Officials said the coordinated raids were part of a money laundering probe linked to suspected cyber fraud activities run…
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New Delhi, March 16: Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi is scheduled to present a statement in Parliament during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament regarding the government’s response to the recommendations made in the 357th report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture. The minister will inform the…
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Dehradun, March 16: A fresh spell of heavy snowfall swept through parts of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, covering the revered Badrinath Dham and nearby Himalayan ranges in a dense layer of snow and dramatically altering the region’s landscape. The snowfall in the high-altitude areas coated temple premises, mountain slopes and surrounding valleys, creating a striking…
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