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Sri Lanka refused US request to land warplanes

Colombo, March 20 -- Sri Lanka has declined requests from the United States to allow two military aircraft to land at Mattala International Airport earlier this month, with President Anura Kumara Diss... Read More


Govt holds retail fuel rates; premium segment sees hike

New Delhi, March 20 -- Fuel prices in India saw selective increases on Friday, with higher-grade petrol and bulk diesel becoming costlier, even as rates for regular petrol and diesel remained unchange... Read More


CJI Surya Kant recuses from hearing on EC appointments law

New Delhi, March 20 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday stepped aside from hearing petitions that question the validity of a 2023 law altering the process for appointing election commission... Read More


UK visa fee hike up to 25%: What students, workers, visitors will pay

New Delhi, March 20 -- The United Kingdom on Thursday raised immigration and visa fees by 6 to 25 per cent, with the new charges set to take effect from April 8, 2026. The changes, announced by the UK... Read More


Western disturbance chills North India

New Delhi, March 20 -- A widespread spell of unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and snowfall swept across large parts of India on Friday, dragging temperatures well below normal, improving air quality in ... Read More


India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after six years

Pithoragarh, March 20 -- Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is expected to restart this year, ending a six-year suspension. District ... Read More


CM Rekha Gupta flags off 300 new EV buses to boost public transport

New Delhi, March 20 -- In a major push towards clean and future-ready urban transport, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled a series of transformative mobility initiatives, including th... Read More


CM holds pre-budget meet with Kinnar community

New Delhi, March 20 -- In a significant step towards inclusive governance, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday held a direct dialogue with members of the Kinnar community as part of pre-budget ... Read More


Jal Board relaxes NOC norm; 25% IFC enough

New Delhi, March 20 -- In a major relief for homeowners and developers, the Delhi Jal Board has introduced a key reform allowing provisional No Objection Certificates (NOCs) with just 25 per cent paym... Read More


Speaker Gupta gives 15 laptops to DoE

New Delhi, March 20 -- In a move aimed at strengthening digital education and optimising public resources, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday handed over the first batch of 15 laptops to ... Read More