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Hike in bulk diesel prices withdrawn for Gujarat fishermen after state push

The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by Rs 22.43 a litre

Hike in bulk diesel prices withdrawn for Gujarat fishermen after state push
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 9:03 AM IST

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear hub as Trump sets 48-hr Hormuz deadline

The developments signalled the war was moving in a dangerous new direction at the start of its fourth week

Iran strikes near Israeli nuclear hub as Trump sets 48-hr Hormuz deadline
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Declare 1971 Pak atrocities on Bengali Hindus as genocide: US lawmaker

Landsman, a Democrat Congressman from Ohio, moved the resolution in the US House of Representatives on Friday, and it has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

Declare 1971 Pak atrocities on Bengali Hindus as genocide: US lawmaker
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:57 AM IST

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD

Multiple weather systems have triggered rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across India, even as IMD forecasts a gradual rise in maximum temperatures in the coming days

Rain, thunderstorms hit large parts of India; temperatures set to rise: IMD
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:53 AM IST

Taiwan says delayed US F-16 fighter jets to start arriving this year

Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier for the island

Taiwan says delayed US F-16 fighter jets to start arriving this year
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

Shockwave of West Asia conflict is rippling through global economy

Every purchasing manager index for which Bloomberg collects estimates is anticipated to show a decline when initial numbers for March are released on Tuesday

Shockwave of West Asia conflict is rippling through global economy
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 7:07 AM IST

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war but adding more troops

The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump's critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the US and Israel launched against Iran

Trump's mixed messages on Iran: 'Winding down' war but adding more troops
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:59 AM IST

ATF price rise impact may be visible from April 1: Aviation minister

Naidu said , "The impact should not translate into operations or the passengers. That will be the intention of the Ministry, and we will engage positively"

ATF price rise impact may be visible from April 1: Aviation minister
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:49 AM IST

At least 4 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks

Russian strikes also knocked out power across much of the northern Ukrainian region of Chernihiv, according to local officials

At least 4 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks ahead of US talks
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains

Qatar supplies a third of the world's helium, according to the US Geological Survey, and had to halt production shortly after the war erupted three weeks ago

Iran war halts Qatar helium output, threatening global tech supply chains
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:31 AM IST

Iran's death toll in ongoing war now over 1,500: State broadcaster

Iran targeted a joint UK-US military base in the Indian Ocean, and Iran's main nuclear enrichment site was struck again, as the war in the West Asia entered its fourth week

Iran's death toll in ongoing war now over 1,500: State broadcaster
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:28 AM IST

Trump threatens strikes on Iran if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours

Trump issued the ultimatum in a social media post whole he spent the weekend in Florida

Trump threatens strikes on Iran if Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:27 AM IST

47 injured after Iranian missile hits Dimona, Israel's key nuclear hub

Dimona is popularly known as "little India". The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it is investigating the failure to intercept the Iranian ballistic missile

47 injured after Iranian missile hits Dimona, Israel's key nuclear hub
Updated On : 22 Mar 2026 | 6:16 AM IST

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe counsel, dies at 81

"With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away" on Friday night, his family said in a statement Saturday. "His family asks that their privacy be respected"

Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia probe counsel, dies at 81
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike

The United Nations' nuclear watchdog had said that "no radiological consequence" was expected from that earlier strike

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions

The Civil Aviation Ministry said it would remove the temporary cap on domestic airfares from March 23, a restriction imposed after massive flight disruptions hit IndiGo in December 2025

Govt to lift airfare cap from March 23 imposed after IndiGo disruptions
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:33 PM IST

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal

Addressing a press conference, community representatives alleged that the Bill proposes a restrictive redefinition of "transgender persons"

Transgender, queer groups oppose Amendment Bill, demand withdrawal
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 11:21 PM IST

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel

According to local media reports, the deceased man was a Thiruvananthapuram native and his cause of death was yet to be ascertained

Kerala approaches Centre to verify reports of native's death in Israel
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu tables ₹54,928-crore Budget for FY27 in Assembly

The revenue receipts are estimated at ₹40,361 crore in 2026-27, while revenue expenditure is expected at ₹46,938 crore, and the total deficit is pegged at ₹6,755 crore

Himachal CM Sukhu tables ₹54,928-crore Budget for FY27 in Assembly
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 10:16 PM IST

CBI quizzes ex-Reliance ADA Group MDs in ₹2,929.05 crore fraud case

Officials alleged that financial institutions and banks suffered losses of over ₹9,000 crore in connection with Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd and Reliance Home Finance Ltd

CBI quizzes ex-Reliance ADA Group MDs in ₹2,929.05 crore fraud case
Updated On : 21 Mar 2026 | 9:39 PM IST