Rome, March 18: The World Food Programme has raised alarm over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that it could trigger an unprecedented surge in global hunger levels. According to the UN body, continued instability in the region threatens to disrupt critical food supply routes, leading to rising prices and reduced availability of…
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New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday bid farewell to retiring members of the Rajya Sabha, underlining that there is “no full stop” in public life and that their experience will continue to benefit the nation. Addressing the House, the Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of outgoing members and emphasised that public…
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Lucknow, March 18: The Uttar Pradesh government has entered into an agreement with the Centre to boost access to clean drinking water, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reaffirming the goal of ensuring safe water supply for all residents. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is aligned with the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission, which focuses on…
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New Delhi, March 18: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to urgently hear a petition seeking enhanced security measures in Uttam Nagar, amid concerns over possible disturbances in the lead-up to Eid. The plea has been filed by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, which has urged the court to direct the Delhi…
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New Delhi, March 18: At least six people, including three children, lost their lives and several others were seriously injured after a massive fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building near Shri Ram Chowk, close to the Palam Metro station in southwest Delhi on Wednesday morning. According to officials from the Delhi Police and…
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Toronto, March 18: India is moving closer to securing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies from Canada, with advanced-level discussions underway as geopolitical tensions in West Asia tighten the availability of the essential cooking fuel. Officials indicated that talks are progressing with Canadian energy firms, raising the possibility that initial shipments could begin as early as…
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New Delhi, March 18: The government has stepped up efforts to reinvigorate export-driven industrial clusters, with key stakeholders calling for a comprehensive strategy that blends infrastructure upgrades, technology integration, and stronger domestic manufacturing capabilities. A high-level consultation was organised by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) at Vanijya Bhawan, bringing together representatives from industry…
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New Delhi, March 18: Air travel in India is becoming more convenient and inclusive as the government rolls out a fresh set of passenger-focused measures aimed at improving comfort, transparency, and accessibility across the aviation sector. India has rapidly climbed to become the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market, driven by expanding connectivity and affordability under…
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New Delhi: A devastating fire engulfed a four-storey residential building in the Sadh Nagar area of southwest Delhi on Wednesday morning, claiming the lives of five members of a single family and leaving three others injured. According to initial reports, a total of nine family members were inside the building when the fire broke out.…
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New Delhi | March 17, 2026: Senior leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has welcomed what he described as an unprecedented and highly productive discussion in the Rajya Sabha focused on the progress and future of rural development in the country. He noted that the extensive debate reflected the seriousness with which lawmakers are addressing issues connected…
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