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Airlines vs govt: Centre faces backlash over 60% free seat selection rule, warn of fare hike

Times of India - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:29
Airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet are opposing the government's mandate for free seat selection, warning it could inflate airfares. The Federation of Indian Airlines argues this move will force carriers to recoup lost revenue, ultimately burdening all passengers. They emphasize that ancillary revenues are crucial for offsetting rising operational costs in a competitive market.
Categories: National News

What went wrong with Luana Carolina's weight cut? UFC London fight off

Times of India - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:26
UFC London lost one fight after Luana Carolina missed weight by 8 pounds, leading to the cancellation of her bout with Melissa Mullins. Ravena Oliveira also missed weight but will still compete with a penalty, as per MMA Junkie. Despite this setback, the main card remains strong, with Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy headlining the event.
Categories: National News

Unseasonal rains: Agriculture Ministry reviews situation, assesses farm losses

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:24
The Ministry discussed the immediate needs of farmers, the process of insurance claims, and the functioning of relief mechanisms
Categories: National News

Mamata makes 10 commitments to woo West Bengal voters

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:15
Trinamool Congress manifesto highlights cash incentives like Lakshmir Bhandra and Yuva Saathi; makes fresh promises on healthcare, education infrastructure, support for landless farmers
Categories: National News

Suvendu Adhikari accuses Mamata of poll code violation, demands EC action

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:14
The BJP leader alleged that Mamata Banerjee has violated the poll code by using the Chief Minister's letterhead for political correspondence
Categories: National News

PM Modi speaks to King of Bahrain; condemns attacks on energy infra in West Asia

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:14
During his telephonic conversation with the King of Bahrain, the prime minister reiterated the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure
Categories: National News

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia after Iranian missile debris hit

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:10
War’s second Indian fatality in Saudi Arabia after one person who died on March 8; Indian embassy in Riyadh advises 26 lakh Indians in the kingdom to ‘stay vigilant, strictly adhere to safety guidelines’
Categories: National News

West Asia war unravels Kashmir-Iran carpet connection

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:04
Kashmir has been competing with Iranian carpets for centuries, replicating unique designs associated with cities like Kermanshah, Kashan, Tabriz, Khorasan, Isfahan, Hamadan, Ardabil, Mashhad, Qum and Shiraz.
Categories: National News

Price of premium petrol up ₹2 per litre, government says no impact on common man

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:54
Premium petrol only 5% of sales, says IndianOil; Congress slams government for increasing prices when people are “troubled by the gas shortage”; India’s crude oil basket is at $117.09 for every barrel this month
Categories: National News

DD Chandana launches daily serial based on Kumvee’s acclaimed novel ‘Aramane’

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:54
The Kannada daily serial is directed by National-Award winning filmmaker Mansore
Categories: National News

West Bengal’s two-cornered contest is one between continuity and change

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:45
While the Trinamool Congress, which is battling an anti-incumbency of 15 years, is banking on cash incentive schemes and Bengali identity, the BJP wants to unseat Mamata Banerjee on grounds of alleged demographic change and corruption in the State
Categories: National News

‘Lethargic’ officials who left Chambal sanctuary to the mercy of sand miners will be held liable: SC

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:34
Bench tells Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, in whose tri-junction the sanctuary is located, that every act of destruction of wildlife habitat will attract offences and penalties under multiple laws
Categories: National News

Work on inlet side of SLBC tunnel resumes after a gap of about 13 months

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:24
Minister for Irrigation N. Uttam Kumar Reddy said the target is to complete the tunnel by 2027-end and commission the project by June 2028
Categories: National News

NICE opens 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar in Bengaluru

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:18
The newly constructed four-lane stretch directly links Deepanjali Nagar junction (BHEL Circle) to NICE Road near Hosakerehalli PES College, and is expected to ease traffic flow towards Challaghatta and adjoining areas
Categories: National News

Job calendar a big let down for unemployed youth in A.P., says DYFI

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:14
It demands that the job calendar be revised, with at least 1 lakh posts, and the upper age limit for the aspirants be increased to 47 years
Categories: National News

People stop cars to shoot videos of an accident, not help the dying on the road, says CJI

Hindu - Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:14
The Supreme Court was hearing a plea on the police stigmatising accused through social media handles, parading them in handcuffs and ropes
Categories: National News

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