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"High-Risk Environment": India Asks Airlines To Avoid 11 Airspaces Amid Iran War
- Mar 20, 2026 11:10 am IST
- Reported by: Tanushka Dutta
The identified high-risk zone includes airspace over Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, covering all flight levels.
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Opinion | The Inside Story Of The Decline Of Bengal
- Mar 20, 2026 10:22 am IST
- Ajit Kumar Jha
Half a century ago, far removed from the cacophony of today's reality, Calcutta - now Kolkata - glistened with the promise of progress and prosperity. It stood as an emblem of industrial might, a city...
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Congress, Raijor Dal Finalise Alliance, State Party Gets 11 seats
- Mar 20, 2026 10:16 am IST
- Press Trust of India
Akhil Gogoi will contest from Sivasagar, a seat he won in the last polls while still in prison on sedition charges for allegedly instigating violence during the Citizenship Amendment Act protests.
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Gold, Silver Prices Rise Slightly Today: Check Latest Rates In Your City
- Mar 20, 2026 09:57 am IST
- Edited by: Prateek Shukla
Gold, Silver Prices Today: Investors are leaning on gold as a hedge during uncertain times.
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'How Can An Accused Seek Police Protection': Court Asks 'Mohd Deepak'
- Mar 20, 2026 09:01 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The bench termed such petitions as pressure tactics aimed at influencing the ongoing investigation and sensationalising the entire matter.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Open In Green As Oil Cools Down, Rupee Falls
- Mar 20, 2026 08:22 am IST
- Edited by: Prateek Shukla
Stock Market LiveUpdates Sensex Today: The Nifty50 and the Sensex are expected to open higher on Friday.
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On Frequent Visits To Delhi, EPS' Reply After Meeting Amit Shah
- Mar 20, 2026 08:22 am IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
Edappadi K Palaniswami categorically said there were no discussions with actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ruling out any possibility of an alliance.
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Renting A Home? Here Are The Rules Every Tenant And Landlord Must Know
- Mar 20, 2026 07:50 am IST
- Edited by: Prateek Shukla
Traditionally, India's rental market has run on trust. In more recent past, 11-month agreements have become the norm, particularly in urban areas
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PM Modi Discusses Middle East Situation With Qatar, France, Jordan, Oman Leaders
- Mar 20, 2026 06:47 am IST
- Press Trust of India
PM Modi reiterated that India stands in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemns the attacks on the region's energy infrastructure.
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Rs 497 Crore Relief For Exporters Impacted By Middle East War Disruptions
- Mar 20, 2026 01:41 am IST
- Asian News International
India is continuing to coordinate with stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted energy supplies and the safety of its citizens in the Gulf region, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
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BJP Candidate List Looks Balanced In Assam, But Allies Have To Catch Up
- Mar 20, 2026 01:02 am IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
The Assam BJP list combines experienced incumbents, influential regional leaders, and high-profile defectors from opposition parties.
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On Camera, Car Rams Bike In Gujarat's Vadodara, Biker Falls 10 Feet Away
- Mar 20, 2026 00:10 am IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Vaktania
Utilising viral mobile videos and CCTV footage from the shops, the police successfully tracked the vehicle and arrested the driver within hours.
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Congress, Raijor Dal Finalise Assam Polls Alliance After Several Deadlocks
- Mar 20, 2026 00:07 am IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
An MoU formalising the alliance between the two parties was signed on Thursday, marking a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls.
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Ground Report: Bhabanipur Weighs 'Bengal's Daughter' Versus Calls For Change
- Mar 20, 2026 00:04 am IST
- Reported by: Sreyashi Dey
Often denoted as the "mini-India" of Kolkata, an amalgamation of Bengali and non-Bengali voters forms this Bhabanipur segment.
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"Crossed All Boundaries": Mamata Banerjee To Poll Body On Officials' Transfer
- Mar 20, 2026 00:03 am IST
- Press Trust of India
In a strongly worded letter, her eighth to the CEC, Mamata Banerjee alleged that it had "crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety".
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New York-Mumbai Air India Flight Diverted To Saudi Arabia After Fire Indication
- Mar 20, 2026 00:00 am IST
- Press Trust of India
A Mumbai-bound Air India aircraft was diverted to Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday afternoon following an aft cargo fire indication in the cockpit that turned out to be false.
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No Congress MP To Contest Kerala Assembly Polls, Party Banks On State Leaders
- Mar 19, 2026 23:38 pm IST
- Press Trust of India
The party braved internal pressures to take the policy decision of banking on its Kerala leadership rather than sending parliamentarians to fight Assembly polls.
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International Cyber Syndicate Busted In Srinagar, 7 Arrested
- Mar 19, 2026 23:17 pm IST
- Reported by: Nazir Masoodi
Police said the raids were conducted after Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) received information regarding the functioning of call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting both foreign nationals and locals.
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BJP-NR Congress Rift Deepens Ahead Of Alliance Decision For Puducherry Polls
- Mar 19, 2026 22:55 pm IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
A day before a crucial decision on its alliance with the BJP, the All India NR Congress has hardened its stance, pushing the ruling combine in Puducherry into fresh uncertainty ahead of the elections.