Bangladesh: Train Hits Bus at Cumilla Level Crossing, 12 Dead

March 22, 2026 4:17 PM

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Bangladesh: Train Hits Bus at Cumilla Level Crossing, 12 Dead

In Bangladesh, at least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a train collided with a passenger bus at a railway level crossing in Cumilla today. The accident took place at the Padua Bazar crossing in Cumilla along the busy Dhaka-Chattogram highway when a Dhaka-bound train struck a ...

MEA Secretary P. Kumaran visits Angkor Wat Temple and Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

March 22, 2026 4:01 PM

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MEA Secretary P. Kumaran visits Angkor Wat Temple and Ta Prohm Temple in Cambodia

Secretary (East), External Affairs Ministry, P. Kumaran, today visited the Angkor Wat Temple and Ta Prohm Temple in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest ancient temple complex in Cambodia and a magnificent symbol of India-Cambodia shared civilisational heritage.   The External Affa...

Sikkim to host 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship 2026

March 22, 2026 3:09 PM

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Sikkim to host 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship 2026

Sikkim has been selected as the host venue for the 49th Yonex Sunrise Junior National Badminton Championship (Individual & Team - U-19) 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be held from 14th to 21st November.   Jacob Khaling, President of the Badminton Association of Sikkim, expressed pride over...

PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Head of Government in India

March 22, 2026 2:33 PM

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PM Modi Becomes Longest-Serving Elected Head of Government in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone in Indian politics by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country.  With this, PM Modi has surpassed Pawan Kumar Chamling, who held office as Chief Minister of Sikkim for 8,930 days. He has now completed 8,9...

CII: India Taking Swift Steps to Mitigate West Asia Conflict Impact

March 22, 2026 2:26 PM

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CII: India Taking Swift Steps to Mitigate West Asia Conflict Impact

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has said that India is taking swift and balanced steps to manage the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict with both government and industry working together to safeguard supply chains, energy security, and overall economic stability. CII Director G...

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open but Closed to Its “Enemies”

March 22, 2026 2:22 PM

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Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Open but Closed to Its “Enemies”

Iran's representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to Iran's enemies. Ali Mousavi who is also Iran’s envoy to the UK, further pointed to regional tensions as the primary cause of the current maritime friction, noting that the ...

vessel carrying crude oil from Russia reaches Mangaluru in Karnataka

March 22, 2026 2:36 PM

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vessel carrying crude oil from Russia reaches Mangaluru in Karnataka

Aqua Titan, a vessel carrying Russian crude oil, has reached Mangaluru in Karnataka. This comes after the US issued a temporary general license on Thursday, allowing the sale of Russian crude oil already stranded at sea in an effort to stabilise global fuel prices amid West Asia conflict.   Another ...

Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹88,180 Cr from Indian Equities

March 22, 2026 2:00 PM

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Foreign Investors Withdraw ₹88,180 Cr from Indian Equities

Foreign investors have withdrawn 88,180 crore rupees from Indian equities up to the third week of March. Escalating geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve have weighed on investor sentiment.   As per depositories’ data, the total net outflow o...