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Congregational prayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzan’s last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 23:58
The Mirwaiz said it’s for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspicious day
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Seven dead, 92 inmates infected with herpes virus at overcrowded Jalpaiguri correctional home

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 23:03
About 92 inmates have been infected in the outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. Seven persons infected by the virus have passed away. The number of inmates at correctional home with a capacity 700 is over 1200
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Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 21:46
A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Operational demonstrations have been a key component of LAMITIYE-2026.
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Retention rate below 50% in BMC schools, finds report

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 21:42
According to the report, titled ‘State of Municipal Education in Mumbai’, during the period, the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 declined by 30%, and only 80% of students moved from Class 9 to Class 10
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Tracing Hyderabad’s centuries-old Persian connections

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 20:17
From the dargah of Ibne Khatoon to Irani cafes and Muharram majlis, Hyderabad’s mourning for Iran’s leader reflects centuries-old cultural connections forged by Persian migrants, Qutb Shahi rulers, diplomats, and traders who transformed the Deccan’s language, food, and traditions
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IPL 2026 in Bengaluru likely to get nod after stadium safety overhaul

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 20:16
Home Minister G. Parameshwara is likely to announce the clearance on Monday (March 16) after a meeting with the committee where the final report will be submitted.
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IndiGo to levy fuel charge for domestic and international flights from March 14

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 20:12
IndiGo said it would continue to monitor the situation and make relevant adjustments as and when appropriate.
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Opposition leaders press government, Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke the suspension of 8 MPs

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 20:10
The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session
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27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:59
Jag Prakash, an oil tanker with a carrying capacity of 48,000 tonnes, is headed to Tanzania, the official says; three cargo ships with 76 seafarers aboard are located in the Gulf of Oman, while 24 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf; there are 23,000 Indian nationals working in the region on merchant ships, ports and offshore vessels
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Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:58
The ship had departed from Ras Laffan, Qatar, on March 7 and was originally destined for the U.S.
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India roots for benefits system at pandemic agreement talks

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:42
India has found common cause with a coalition of developing countries that says developing countries that share pathogen materials and genetic sequence data must receive fair, concrete, and legally enforceable benefits in return
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Futuristic mindfulness city fuels Bhutan’s ‘fly east’ via Assam

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:32
Drukair says the commencement of Paro-Singapore flight via Guwahati makes commercial sense because of altitude-dictated weight restrictions that force aeroplanes to take off from or land at Paro Airport with less fuel
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West Asia crisis: The Indians caught in the crossfire

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:00
Since February 28, when Israel and the U.S. jointly attacked Iran, plunging the entire West Asian region into war, thousands of Indian tourists and expatriates have been left stranded across the Gulf. Indian missions have struggled to keep up with requests and demands. From missile and drone strikes, to soaring prices, to communication blackouts, the conflict has left civilians vulnerable, reports Kallol Bhattacherjee
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