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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Rajasthan's Sikar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter scale struck Sikar in Rajasthan on Saturday morning, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

2026-03-07T05:01:42.375836+00:00 IST

"There was news that there is no LPG crisis": Udit Raj

Speaking to ANI, Raj remarked, "Till yesterday, there was news that there is no LPG crisis here. Then how did the prices increase?... The prosperity of this country seems difficult now. People have become 'Andhabhakts'."

2026-03-07T04:33:29.315793+00:00 IST

Qatar Airways to operate limited relief corridor from Doha

Qatar Airways will operate limited repatriation flights on March 7 departing from Hamad International Airport to select European destinations following temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, while scheduled flight operations remain suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace.

2026-03-07T04:21:53.926360+00:00 IST

Candidates across India share journey of hard work in UPSC

In Uttar Pradesh's Shamli, parents of Aastha Jain, who secured the 9th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025, expressed their pride. Her father said, "She secured 4th rank across India in the 12th board examinations. She has also cracked the UPSC exam three times. Currently, she is in the Rajasthan IPS cadre and is undergoing training in Hyderabad."

2026-03-07T04:20:19.745690+00:00 IST

Bihar: Nishant Kumar holds meeting with senior JD(U) leaders

Nishant Kumar, son of incumbent Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, on Saturday held a meeting with senior party leaders and young MLAs at the residence of the Janata Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha.

2026-03-07T04:19:23.916322+00:00 IST

Delhi ACP Apurva Verma shines with AIR 42 in UPSC 2025

Apurva Verma, currently serving as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in the Delhi Police, secures All India Rank (AIR) 42 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025

2026-03-07T04:10:47.189511+00:00 IST

Railways' electrification as a safeguard against oil supply risk

Indian Railways has undertaken electrification of its network in mission mode over the last decade, significantly reducing its dependence on imported diesel. As a result, 99.4% of the Broad Gauge (BG) railway network has now been electrified, marking one of the largest infrastructure transitions in the world.

2026-03-07T04:09:39.962297+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles death of Gujarat BJP MLA Govind Parmar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the death of Gujarat MLA Govindbhai Parmar, who passed away on March 6 at the age of 72.

2026-03-07T03:47:40.975937+00:00 IST

"BJP in power, they decide": Himachal minister on new Governors i

He described the tenure of the previous governor, Shiv Pratap Shukla, as "quite good" while acknowledging minor issues regarding coordination with the state government.

2026-03-07T03:34:34.006646+00:00 IST

Amit Shah’s public rally in Haridwar today

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed preparations for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Haridwar, where he is scheduled to address a public rally and visit exhibitions highlighting national security initiatives and legal reforms.

2026-03-07T03:33:14.678142+00:00 IST

Passengers arriving from Dubai describe controlled situation

Passengers arriving from Dubai at airports across India on Saturday described a controlled situation in the United Arab Emirates despite missile alerts, with many expressing relief at returning home safely and thanking the government for its evacuation efforts.

2026-03-07T03:31:05.416272+00:00 IST

IndiGo to operate flights to five destinations in West Asia today

IndiGo, in a travel advisory, said that the airline will operate flights to five destinations in West Asia on Saturday amid the tense situation in the region.

2026-03-07T02:53:54.618839+00:00 IST

Before 2014 guidelines, TV ratings were wild west: Manish Tewari

Congress MP and former Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Saturday said that the Centre could direct the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to withhold reporting Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels, exercising the powers granted by the policy guidelines drafted by the UPA government in 2014.

2026-03-07T02:53:23.451965+00:00 IST

Tripura hosts workshop to strengthen bamboo value chain

The programme was inaugurated by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma in the presence of officials, industry experts and stakeholders from the bamboo sector.

2026-03-07T00:20:32.368563+00:00 IST

Man run over by train while chasing mobile snatcher in Delhi

A 22-year-old man died after being run over by a train while chasing a mobile phone snatcher at Shahdara railway station in Delhi, police said.

2026-03-07T00:05:50.315996+00:00 IST

40 flights carrying 7,205 passengers arrived from West Asia MoCA

The ministry said airlines are making necessary operational adjustments in view of prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations.

2026-03-06T23:11:38.640232+00:00 IST

Man dies after clash on Holi in Delhi, 4 arrested

Security has been tightened in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi after a 25-year-old man succumbed to injuries he sustained during a fight that broke out between neighbours from different communities during Holi celebrations earlier this week.

2026-03-06T21:54:34.408403+00:00 IST

Over 6,000 students honoured under Ambedkar Merit Award

The Dr BR Ambedkar Merit Award Programme was inaugurated at the Sukanta Academy Auditorium in Agartala by Minister of the Scheduled Caste Welfare Department, Sudhangshu Das.

2026-03-06T21:30:58.614804+00:00 IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh congratulates UPSC CSE toppers

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday congratulated the toppers of the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 for their extraordinary achievements and wished them good luck for their future endeavours.

2026-03-06T19:51:08.705876+00:00 IST

Domestic LPG price hiked by Rs 60, commercial cylinder up Rs 115

The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, according to sources.

2026-03-06T19:45:33.551609+00:00 IST