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New Delhi’s India Gate will go dark from 8:30-9:30 PM today for Earth Hour 2026, marking the movement’s 20th year under “Give an Hour for Earth.” Organised by WWF, the global initiative urges switching off non-essential lights. Authorities across India, including GHMC, have called for public participation to promote sustainability.
A full emergency was declared at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi today after an IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam reported a suspected engine failure. Runway 28 was put on high alert as emergency protocols were activated. The aircraft, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely around 11 AM, and all passengers were evacuated without any injuries.
Earth Hour, the global step to raise awareness about environmental conservation, will be observed today from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm IST. Environmentalists urge citizens to switch off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbolic gesture. They emphasize that the simple act can contribute to greener surroundings and inspire collective efforts to protect the […]
Tiger Woods was released on bail after his Land Rover rolled on a residential road in Florida, following a suspected DUI linked to medication. He tested negative for alcohol but refused a urine test. Uninjured, Woods spent eight hours in jail separately. This marks his second non-alcohol DUI, with four career crashes, including a serious […]
Amid cooking gas shortages in Mumbai, 27 cylinders, 5 filled and 22 empty, were stolen from a delivery tempo in Charkop, Kandivali West, on March 25-26. Police have registered a case against unknown culprits and are investigating. The tempo belongs to Nandkumar Ramraj Soni, a delivery agent whose livelihood depends on door-to-door gas distribution.
A significant development is set to unfold in the AP Assembly today as the coalition govt moves to grant permanent status to Amaravati as the state capital. AP CM Chandrababu will present a landmark resolution during a special session scheduled at 11 am. After a detailed four-hour discussion, the proposal is expected to be approved […]
Houthis launched their first missile at Israel since “Operation Roaring Lion,” triggering sirens across Beersheba and the Negev, with air defenses activated. No casualties were reported. Yemen’s armed forces warned of direct intervention if US-Israeli actions against Iran or the “Axis of Resistance” escalate, citing religious, regional, and moral obligations.
The IMF has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion under the EFF and RSF, pending Executive Board approval. Following fiscal tightening and structural reforms, Pakistan’s economy shows recovery, with contained inflation, stable current account, improved external buffers, and continued momentum in economic activity.
Tomato rates have dropped steeply once again across major market yards in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Prices have plunged to as low as ₹3 per kg, with the highest reaching only ₹6. Traders attribute this sharp decline to surplus production and increased arrivals in markets. Growers are expressing distress as the falling prices are affecting […]
The India Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday, predicting lightning, strong winds, and thunderstorms, with rain continuing till March 30. Caused by a new western disturbance, widespread rainfall is expected across India between March 29-31, lowering temperatures to mid-20s°C, according to Skymet’s Mahesh Palawat.
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake hit Pakistan today, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. The tremor occurred at a depth of 140 km. While there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties, residents in nearby areas felt moderate shaking. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have urged people to take necessary precautions.
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for Sonu Nigam’s today ‘Satrangi Re’ concert at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Traffic curbs will be in place from 2 PM to 10 PM on IP Marg, Vikas Marg, and Ring Road. Heavy vehicles are restricted, entry is gate-specific, and parking is limited, with strict no-parking rules enforced near […]
Trump urged Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, speaking at Miami’s Future Investment Initiative summit linked to the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. Highlighting a “brighter” Middle East, he noted Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s past reluctance but claimed Iran had been “taken out,” saying, “It̵...
Amid escalating West Asia conflict, an Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, wounded at least 10 US troops, two seriously, and damaged several refueling aircraft. The strike follows earlier attacks in March. Over 300 US service members have been wounded in the month-long war, with 13 killed, including Sgt. […]
Donald Trump insisted Iran must reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic to secure a peace deal, jokingly calling it the “Strait of Trump” before correcting himself. He claimed Iran is ready to negotiate and reiterated that Tehran’s forces have been weakened, saying talks are ongoing and stressing the need for the […]