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Renewable energy, grid modernisation among key areas for India-Africa cooperation: Manohar Lal

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India and Africa, representing nearly one-third of the global population, share common aspirations for inclusive, equitable, and future-ready development, Power Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday, adding that renewable energy, grid modernisation, energy storage and flexibility, and institutional capacity are the key areas for India-Africa cooperation.

'Ram Temple construction complete, goal to achieve all compliances by April-end': Nripendra Misra

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:48 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), March 21 (IANS) Chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee for the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Nripendra Misra, on Saturday, stated that while the construction of the Ram Temple is now complete, the goal is to achieve compliance by the end of April.

Energy security booster: India achieves 1 billion tonne coal production again

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:25 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The country has successfully achieved the landmark of 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second year in a row, Coal Ministry said on Saturday.

Life imprisonment for lone accused in Dr Vandana Das murder case

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:10 PM

Kollam, March 21 (IANS) In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigns amid row over official’s suicide

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:59 AM

Chandigarh, March 21 (IANS) Amidst a row over the suicide by a senior official of the Punjab Warehousing Corporation and allegations of harassment, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Saturday resigned from the Cabinet.

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:50 AM

Sambhal, March 21 (IANS) Members of the Shia community in the Sambhal district on Saturday offered Eid prayers while wearing black armbands as a mark of mourning and protest over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a brief altercation with the police officials reported during sloganeering in the Sirsi region.

First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs completed in poll-bound Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday announced that the first randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for the upcoming Assembly elections has been completed in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry.

Govt debunks claims of US seeking Delhi's nod to use Indian territory for Iran strikes

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday firmly rejected what it described as "baseless claims" circulating on social media that the United States had sought permission from India under the LEMOA pact to launch bombing raids on Iran from the western parts of the country.

President Murmu arrives at Goverdhan Parvat, performs 21-km 'Parikrama' in golf cart

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:45 AM

Mathura, March 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday performed the 21-kilometre Goverdhan Parvat Parikrama in a golf cart, becoming the first President to visit the sacred town.

City gas firms advised to prioritise PNG connections for commercial entities

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) As the West Asia crisis escalates affecting global supply chains, the government has advised city gas distribution (CGD) entities to prioritise PNG connections for commercial establishments such as hotels, restaurants and canteens.

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Renewable energy, grid modernisation among key areas for India-Africa cooperation: Manohar Lal

'Ram Temple construction complete, goal to achieve all compliances by April-end': Nripendra Misra

Energy security booster: India achieves 1 billion tonne coal production again

Life imprisonment for lone accused in Dr Vandana Das murder case

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigns amid row over official’s suicide

Sambhal: Shia community offers Eid prayers while wearing black armbands over death of Khamenei

First randomisation of EVM-VVPATs completed in poll-bound Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

Govt debunks claims of US seeking Delhi's nod to use Indian territory for Iran strikes

President Murmu arrives at Goverdhan Parvat, performs 21-km 'Parikrama' in golf cart

City gas firms advised to prioritise PNG connections for commercial entities

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