South Korea to join global efforts to ensure safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz

March 21, 2026 11:59 AM

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South Korea to join global efforts to ensure safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz

South Korea has said that they are ready to join efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply. The South Korean foreign ministry stated that it will join 7 countries, including European nations and Japan, in their join...

Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy sets new 50 metre freestyle world record

March 21, 2026 11:55 AM

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Olympic champion Cameron McEvoy sets new 50 metre freestyle world record

Olympic and world champion swimmer Cameron McEvoy has broken the men's 50-metre freestyle world record, which had stood for 17 years. The 31-year-old Australian posted a time of 20.88 seconds yesterday at the China Open in Shenzhen, taking 0.03 seconds off Brazilian César Cielo's previous mark. Ciel...

Congress releases list of seven candidates for Assam Assembly polls

March 21, 2026 11:46 AM

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Congress releases list of seven candidates for Assam Assembly polls

The Congress has released another list of seven candidates for the upcoming Assembly Elections in Assam. The Party has fielded Bidisha Neog from Jalukbari seat, Jayanta Borah will contest from the Biswanath Assembly seat, while Raul Roy will be the party candidate from the Hailakandi Assembly consti...

PM Modi greets people on Parsi New Year Navroz

March 21, 2026 11:00 AM

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PM Modi greets people on Parsi New Year Navroz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted people on the occasion of Parsi New Year, Navroz. In a social media post, he wished everyone a year filled with prosperity and joy and prayed for everyone's good health and the fulfilment of all their aspirations.

Government increases fertilizer imports to ensure availability

March 21, 2026 9:44 AM

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Government increases fertilizer imports to ensure availability

The government has ensured the adequate and timely availability of fertilisers across the country by increasing imports to bridge the gap between domestic production and rising demand.   The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has informed that there has been a significant increase in imports...

Severe rains trigger flooding and evacuations in Hawaii

March 21, 2026 9:42 AM

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Severe rains trigger flooding and evacuations in Hawaii

In Hawaii, floodwaters from severe rains inundated streets, pushed homes off their foundations, swallowed vehicles and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu as officials warned of the possible failure of a 120-year-old Wahiawa dam.   Emergency sirens b...