New Delhi, March 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday, during which both leaders discussed the evolving security situation in West Asia and exchanged greetings on the occasions of Eid and Nowruz. In his statement, Prime Minister Modi said he conveyed festive wishes to President Pezeshkian and hoped…
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New Delhi, March 21: Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have strongly opposed the government’s decision to allow free seat selection on up to 60 percent of airline seats, saying the move could hurt their revenue streams and disrupt existing pricing models. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major carriers, has urged the Ministry of…
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Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath on participated in the inaugural session of Aranya Samagam—a national forestry dialogue themed “Forests and Economies,” held on the occasion of International Day of Forests in Lucknow. The event brought together policymakers, environmental experts, forest officials, social organizations, and farmers to deliberate on the role of forests in sustainable economic growth…
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New Delhi, March 21: India has once again crossed the significant milestone of producing 1 billion tonnes of coal, achieving the feat for the second consecutive year. The landmark was reached on March 20, 2026, reflecting the country’s continued push toward strengthening energy independence. The consistent rise in coal production has played a crucial role…
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Nagpur, March 21: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday called upon India’s youth to embrace their cultural roots and linguistic identity while driving innovation for a developed India by 2047. He was addressing the 29th National Session of the Indian Youth Parliament held at Maharshi Vyas Sabhagrah in Nagpur. Highlighting the theme “Indian Languages &…
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New Delhi, March 21: All India Institute of Medical Sciences has launched a comprehensive research initiative to investigate the connection between air pollution and the increasing incidence of lung cancer in the country. The study will focus on understanding how prolonged exposure to polluted air contributes to respiratory diseases, particularly among non-smokers who are increasingly…
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New Delhi, March 21: Delhi Police has busted a suspected espionage network, detaining nine individuals, including five juveniles, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with foreign handlers. According to investigators, the accused were involved in capturing and transmitting photographs, video clips, and precise GPS coordinates of strategically important locations across the city. Officials warned that such…
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New Delhi, March 21: President Droupadi Murmu extended warm wishes to citizens on the occasion of Sarhul, expressing hope that the festival inspires a deeper commitment toward environmental balance and sustainable development. In her message, the President emphasised the cultural and ecological significance of Sarhul, which is celebrated predominantly by tribal communities to mark the…
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New Delhi, March 21: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with senior diplomats from Bangladesh and Kazakhstan, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. During his interaction with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh, discussions centred on deepening existing ties, with emphasis on trade, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. Both…
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New Delhi, March 21: In a major step toward strengthening India’s internal security ecosystem, Rashtriya Raksha University and the Sashastra Seema Bal have formalised a partnership to upgrade and accredit specialised training programmes for security personnel. The agreement, signed at the SSB headquarters in the national capital, establishes a structured mechanism under which the university…
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