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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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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.
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Moon Not Sighted Today, Eid al-Fitr To Be Celebrated On March 21
- Mar 19, 2026 22:32 pm IST
- Asian News International
Lucknow Eidgah Imam, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali, announced that the moon was not sighted on Thursday, which means that Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on March 21.
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Nearly Week After Probe, 1 Arrested In Tamil Nadu Minor's Murder Case
- Mar 19, 2026 22:22 pm IST
- Reported by: Vijayagopal Muralidharan, J Sam Daniel Stalin
After nearly a week of investigation with analysing CCTV and the Tower Dump method, Dharma Muneshwaran has been arrested by Tamil Nadu Police in connection with the sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Thoothukudi.
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2 Arrested After Encounter In Chandigarh Realtor's Murder Case
- Mar 19, 2026 22:04 pm IST
- Reported by: Gurpreet Singh Chhina
Rajan, alias Piyush Pehalwan, and Pritam Shah were arrested during a joint operation by Punjab's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Haryana Police.
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"People Deserve Clarity": Assam's Pradyut Bordoloi's Son Returns Congress Ticket
- Mar 19, 2026 21:40 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
Pradyut Bordoloi's son said it would be unfair to the people if any confusion or perception arises regarding his commitment or the Congress's position.
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Man Killed, 10-Year-Old Shot In Leg After 3 Attackers Open Fire In Delhi
- Mar 19, 2026 21:06 pm IST
- Reported by: Mukesh Singh Sengar
Three men arrived at the victim's house on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds. A total of four people were shot, including a man standing outside.
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Vijay "Surrounded By Toxic People," Says Ranjana Nachiyar After Joining DMK
- Mar 19, 2026 20:31 pm IST
- Reported by: Vijayagopal Muralidharan
Former TVK functionary Ranjana Nachiyar has launched a strong attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay after joining the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
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Drunk Woman Shouts, Screams, Brings Traffic To Halt Outside Gujarat Hospital
- Mar 19, 2026 20:12 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Vaktania
The erratic behaviour led to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the road, causing a tense situation as ambulances and emergency vehicles struggled to navigate through the gridlock.
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They Went To Dubai With A Dream, Now All They Want Is To Be Back In India
- Mar 19, 2026 19:54 pm IST
- Reported by: Tejshree Purandare
- Edited by: Chandrajit Mitra
For the brothers from Hyderabad, their Dubai dream emerged as a costly bet as a war erupted between US-Israel and Iran
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Congress Versus BJP In Chhattisgarh Assembly Over Anti-Conversion Bill
- Mar 19, 2026 19:35 pm IST
- Posted by: Anindita Sanyal
High drama unfolded in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday as the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, triggered a fierce political showdown.
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Ashram-Based Fake Currency Racket Busted In Ahmedabad, Rs 2 Crore Seized
- Mar 19, 2026 19:31 pm IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Vaktania
The racket was being operated from the 'Shree Satya Yog Foundation' ashram in Dhoran Pardi village, Kamrej Taluka, Surat district. Over 40,000 counterfeit notes in Rs 500 denominations were recovered.
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Grief-Stricken After Death Of Pet Cat, Hyderabad Woman, 20, Dies By Suicide
- Mar 19, 2026 19:20 pm IST
- Reported by: Ashish Kumar Pandey
The student, identified as Himabindu, had been raising the cat with great affection for the past two years. The pet cat recently died, which left her deeply upset, police said.
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'Don't Be Lax': Court To Cops On Violence Threats In Delhi Ahead Of Eid
- Mar 19, 2026 19:14 pm IST
- Reported by: Nupur Dogra
The Delhi High Court underlined that Eid is a festival of joy and must not be disrupted by any form of hooliganism.