New Delhi | March 17, 2026: With summer approaching and water demand set to rise, the Delhi Government has initiated discussions with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to secure additional raw water supply. Officials said the plan also includes a proposed exchange arrangement, where Delhi would provide treated water for irrigation in return for more raw…
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New Delhi | March 17, 2026: India on Tuesday strongly condemned Pakistan following deadly strikes on a hospital in Kabul that reportedly killed around 400 people and injured over 250. The Ministry of External Affairs described the attack as “barbaric, cowardly and unconscionable,” accusing Islamabad of attempting to portray a massacre as a military operation.…
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New Delhi | March 17, 2026: Amid concerns over LPG availability linked to the ongoing West Asia situation, Delhi Police has issued a public warning about a surge in online scams targeting residents. Fraudsters are circulating phishing messages and malicious links related to LPG bookings, attempting to exploit the situation. Authorities said multiple complaints have…
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Doha | March 17, 2026: Qatar’s air defence systems responded promptly to a missile threat, successfully intercepting incoming projectiles and preventing any major harm. The swift action ensured that populated areas remained safe, with no immediate reports of casualties or structural damage. Despite the successful interception, falling debris from the missiles landed in an industrial…
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New Delhi, March 17: Marking the Raising Day of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday praised the agency’s relentless efforts in tackling drug abuse and trafficking across the country, highlighting its vital role in safeguarding the nation’s youth. Taking to social media, Shah acknowledged the bureau’s growing impact in curbing…
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New Delhi | 15 March 2026: A dedicated self-defence awareness and training session was successfully conducted at the ICSI Northern India Regional Council (NIRC) premises in Prasad Nagar, New Delhi, as part of the “Gyan Vridhi Programme.” The initiative was organised under the leadership of Santosh Pandey, Chairperson, ICSI-NIRC, with the objective of enhancing safety…
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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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