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...

IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms in Odisha West Bengal and Sikkim

March 21, 2026 9:40 AM

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IMD issues orange alert for thunderstorms in Odisha West Bengal and Sikkim

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms accompanied by hailstorms over Odisha, West Bengal, and Sikkim today.   The Met Department has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds at isolated places over Andhra Pradesh, Chhattis...

Government notifies new Income Tax Rules 2026 for stricter compliance

March 21, 2026 8:43 AM

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Government notifies new Income Tax Rules 2026 for stricter compliance

The government has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from the 1st of next month. The new rules aim to enhance compliance through stricter disclosures while simplifying tax procedures by reducing the number of rules.    The rules mark a major overhaul of procedural and ...

EC mandates pre certification of political ads on electronic and digital media

March 21, 2026 8:43 AM

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EC mandates pre certification of political ads on electronic and digital media

The Election Commission has issued an order to regulate political advertisements across electronic and digital media ahead of the upcoming assembly polls in four states of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry, along with by-elections in six states.   Accord...

India and Bhutan sign MoU on postal cooperation

March 21, 2026 7:49 AM

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India and Bhutan sign MoU on postal cooperation

India and Bhutan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Postal Cooperation, providing a structured framework for collaboration between India Post and Bhutan Post. The MoU aims to promote cooperation in areas such as postal operations, technology development, capacity building, logistics ...

Delhi Police arrests sharpshooter linked to Rohit Godara Jitender Gogi gang

March 21, 2026 7:38 AM

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Delhi Police arrests sharpshooter linked to Rohit Godara Jitender Gogi gang

Delhi Police has arrested a sharpshooter linked to the Rohit Godara-Jitender Gogi gang and an accused in a National Investigative Agency case related to a grenade attack on two nightclubs in Gurugram.    In a statement, the police said the accused has been identified as Karamvir alias Kaju, a reside...