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March 18, 2026 6:55 AM
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Air India and Air India Express will operate 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia today. Of them, 26 will be scheduled and 24 will be non-scheduled services, Air India said in a statement. The ongoing conflict in the region involving the US, Israel and Iran has disrupted flig...
March 17, 2026 10:26 PM
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US President Donald Trump has said that most NATO allies have declined to join the US military operation against Iran, criticising the alliance and asserting that Washington does not need foreign support. He added that despite their reluctance, almost every country strongly agreed with what we are ...
March 17, 2026 10:24 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a telephonic conversation, both leaders discussed the current situation in West Asia. Mr Modi said in a social media post that he reiterated India’s strong condemnati...
March 17, 2026 9:38 PM
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The Supreme Court today struck down a law which said a woman would be eligible for maternity leave if she legally adopts a child below the age of three months. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan held that an adoptive mother should be entitled to maternity leave of 12 weeks, irrespec...
March 17, 2026 9:35 PM
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Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale today said that the upcoming Census 2027 will offer a historic opportunity to recognise all 21 categories of disabilities through trained enumeration and vastly improved data collection. Speaking at the launch of India’s first-ever...
March 17, 2026 9:26 PM
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Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal today virtually interacted with the crew of Indian-flagged LPG Carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi after their arrival at the Indian coast. During the interaction, Mr Sonowal said that the successful voyage of the two Indian-flagged vessels,...
March 17, 2026 9:24 PM
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Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has emphasised that building a strong green economy is essential for ensuring long-term environmental stability and sustainable growth. Addressing the 10th Sustainable Business Future Summit today in New Delhi, Dr Singh highlighted that the country's...
March 17, 2026 9:31 PM
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Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is uncertain as the country’s football federation is in talks with FIFA to move its scheduled matches in the United States to Mexico due to rising security concerns. Iranian football president Mehdi Taj confirmed this development. He stated that safety...
March 17, 2026 9:18 PM
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The Meghalaya State Government has extended the term of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) for a period of six months amid unrest in the Garo Hills over the participation of non-tribals in the tribal council elections. The State Cabinet held a meeting in Shillong and decided to ext...
March 17, 2026 9:15 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government will launch the Divyang Shakti Scheme tomorrow, offering free bus travel to persons with disabilities across the State as part of its Ugadi initiatives. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the scheme in Amaravati. The scheme aims to improve mobility an...
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