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Uttarakhand CM Wishes Residents a Prosperous Hindu New Year

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of Hindu

Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory,

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

A ship burnt off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and another was damaged off of Qatar, underscoring the ever-present danger facing vessels

Rajnath Singh Emphasizes the Need for a Self-Reliant Drone Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, March 19: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the National Defense Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday. He highlighted t

No delays in Telangana renewable energy projects: Union Minister

Hyderabad: No grid power-based renewable energy projects have been cancelled or delayed in Telangana, Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State

Seven-tonne meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tonnes of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Maharashtra staff unions serve strike notice for April 21 over pension, recruitment issues

Employee unions have formally informed the State government of their decision to proceed with the agitation

Olivia Frasers exhibition explores meditation through geometric forms

Olivia Frasers ongoing show draws on the traditions of Indian miniature painting while exploring ideas of breath, meditation and inner landscapes

Celebrating Hindu New Year: Diverse Festivities from Chaitra Navratri to Ugadi

New Delhi, March 19: The first day of Chaitra month, observed on Thursday, marks a significant festival day across India. In Northern India, it i

World Storytelling Day: Storytellers in Thiruvananthapuram weigh in on their journey

MetroPlus listens to a few storytellers from Thiruvananthapuram as they talk about how it all began, their experiences and challenges. World Stor

Filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski presents lively new Frederic Chopin biopic

As the poet of the piano comes to town in a new avatar, Polish filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski discussesChopin, A Sonata in Paris, the well-crafted b

Seven-ton meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tons of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Canadian High Commissioner meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to discuss investment

India-Canada partnership gains new momentum, High Commissioner calls UP an emerging hub of investment and innovation

Silver futures tumble Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh/kg amid crude oil surge, Fed stance

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Silver futures tumbled by Rs 9,031 to Rs 2.39 lakh per kilogram on Thursday, marking the seventh straight session of loss

Assam polls: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.

BJP Unveils First List of 88 Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections

Guwahati, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, announcing the n

Vellores Century-Old Poigai Animal Market Struggles Amid Election Code Restrictions

Vellore, March 19: The century-old weekly animal market in Poigai, near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, is facing significant challenges. The strict enforce

Dhurandhar 2 review: Ranveer Singhs action-packed storm

Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues from where the first part ended. After the death of Rehman Dakait, the power struggle in Lyari intensifies. At

1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here afte

Realme launches P4 Lite 5G smartphone with 7,000 mAh battery

Realme has used MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset in the P4 Lite 5G with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage

Anil Ambani Faces CBI Questioning In Bank Fraud Case

New Delhi, Mar 19: Industrialist Anil Ambani appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday for questioning in connection

Sculptor Satyanarayan: Every Devotee of Ram Temple Feels Blessed

Ayodhya, March 19: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Ayodhya on Wednesday. During her visit, she inaugurated the Shri Ram Yantra and Shri Ram N

How the law of naval warfare applies to the Strait of Hormuz

Kensington (Australia), Mar 19 (The Conversation) The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow body of water adjacent to Iran and Oman, which connects the Pe

Israelis drove decision to start war, says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent

The Ayatollah didnt fear dying... he knew if he was killed the regime would survive: Kent

Messi Scores 900th Goal, Yet Inter Miami Exits CONCACAF Champions Cup

New Delhi, March 19: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has become only the second player in history to score 900 goals in professional footb

Denis Villeneuve Says Dune: Part Three Will Be a Thriller, Unlike Previous Films

The film is expected to be shot largely on film, with IMAX digital used for desert sequences.

IMD Issues Orange Alert For Heavy Rain In J&K, Ladakh

New Delhi, Mar 19: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange colour warning for heavy rainfall over Jammu and Kashmir and La

SC quashes FIR against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the criminal proceedings against YouTuber and Big Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in a case registered linked

National Commission for Women Summons Singer Badshah Over Controversial Song Tattiari

Mumbai, March 19: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a summons to singer Badshah regarding his recently released song Tattiari, f

Tacit TMC-BJP understanding dominating Bengal poll narrative: Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya

West Bengal's political landscape faces a tough election. Senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya points to a perceived understanding between

Melbourne Shocker: Teen stabs woman on her way to work inside shopping centre; arrested

A shocking incident unfolded in Melbourne's south-east. A teenage boy allegedly stabbed a woman as she walked to work at M-City Shopping Centre i

Fisherman missing as country boat capsizes off Pudukottai coast

Kuppuraj went missing after the boat capsized, while his son managed to hold on to the vessel and wasrescued by other fishermen

BJP List for Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes sixth Jalukbari win; Pradyut Bordoloi to fight from Dispur

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek a six

No-flame kitchens keep restaurants running

As restaurants face an LPG shortage due to the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran that has disrupted supply from West Asia, some of them

Soil Pollution: Environmental Concern and the Way Forward

Dr. Lakhvinder Singh lakhvinderofficialrecord@gmail.com We all discuss pollution almost daily and our discussions mostly revolve around air qual

Dinesh Karthik and Deepika Pallikal Welcome Their Baby Girl

New Delhi, March 19: Former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik and squash star Deepika Pallikal have welcomed a baby girl into their family. The

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan, LDF will not get a third term, says G Sudhakaran

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran predicts a change in Kerala's political landscape. He believes the ruling LDF will not secure a third term in o

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Named SRH Interim Captain, Abhishek Sharma Vice-Captain

Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad as interim captain in IPL 2026, with Abhishek Sharma as vice-captain, while Pat Cummins recovers from

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting

President Trump seeks Japan's support for the war on Iran. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a difficult choice. She must balance US demands wi

Sara Arjun's role in Dhurandhar 2 puts the spotlight on moles. Influencer explains why theyre special, not flaws to fix

Dhurandhar 2 actor Sara Arjun's prominent chin mole has sparked a viral conversation, with influencer Misbah Sheikh celebrating it as a unique be

AI Bias May Worsen Gender Inequality in Jobs: ILO Report

Since AI models are trained on historical data that often reflects male-dominated patterns, they risk reinforcing discrimination in hiring, pay,

Sarke Chunari Song Row: Women's Commission Summons Nora, Sanjay Dutt and Producers for Inquiry

The commission stated that the song appears to be sexually suggestive and objectionable, which leads to the violations of provisions under the Bh

Ugadi Celebrated with Fervour in Telangana

A highlight of the festivities was the preparation and consumption of 'Ugadi pachadi', which is made of neem flowers (bitter), raw unripe green m

Packaged Food and Beverage Market Set to Surge by 50% in Four Years, Driven by Quick Commerce: Report

New Delhi, March 19: The packaged food and beverage market in India is projected to grow by 50% over the next four years, reaching approximately

Iran hangs three convicted of killing police in recent unrest: Judiciary

Iran executed three people on Thursday convicted of killing police officers and carrying out operations in favour of the United States and Israel

Russia-Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war: report

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

Opinion: Opinion: No Partners, No Power? The Shrinking Circle Of Vijay's TVK

In politics, timing is everything. And in Tamil Nadu, timing without alliances is often nothing. By insisting that he will neither join an allian

5,600 Kg Of Fake Paneer, Dairy, Chemicals-Laced Pickles And Paste Busted In Hyderabad During Festivals

Hyderabad police busted adulterated food during the festive season, seizing thousands of kilos of fake paneer and dairy products sold to hotels a

Powerful solar storm to light up Canada skies as Rare aurora borealis display expected nationwide, everything you need to know about the location, timing and best viewing conditions

Canada is set for a spectacular light show this week. A powerful solar storm is predicted to bring the aurora borealis to many parts of the count

Hyderabad girl ends life after parents restrict relationship

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old Hyderabad girl died by suicide after her parents imposed restrictions on her relationship. The incident took place in Sr

NSA Doval, Sergio Gor discuss geopolitical issues in extremely fruitful meeting

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor held a productive meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. They discussed security and geopolitical

AP Job Calendar 2026 released: Check vacancies, recruitment schedule, steps to download and other key details

Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a 2026 Job Calendar, planning to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments. The recruitment drive, starting

Could A Smart Pillow Help You Stop Scrolling Before Bed? Glasgow Scientists Think So

Computing scientists at the University of Glasgow have built a prototype pillow with a built-in speaker and tactile sensors, designed to let user

Snehlata Vasaikars Gudi Padwa memories hide a price story

Mumbai: Actress Snehlata Vasaikar, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, expressed her happiness and thoughts over the festival of Gudi Padwa,

Kerala 2026 Assembly elections: Pinarayi Vijayan files Dharmadom nomination, eyes seventh Assembly term

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has filed his nomination papers for the Dharmadom Assembly constituency. This marks his seventh Assembly e

Man Shocked To Find Piece Of Glass In Swiggy's Noice Dark Chocolate, Brand Responds

An X user posted pictures of a dark chocolate with a piece of glass stuck inside it.

RNFI introduces cardless cash withdrawals via UPI QR with Jio Payments Bank

The facility enables instant, cardless cash availability across urban, semi-urban and rural India as access to cash remains crucial for millions

Building Indias intralogistics backbone: How Godrej Enterprises is engineering global capacity through advanced storage solutions.

Vikas Choudaha, Business Head Storage Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group

OTT release this week (Mar 16-Mar 22): 11 movies and shows streaming new on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and ZEE5

Latest OTT releases this week (March 1622) are headlined by the war epic Border 2 on Netflix and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. From the psych

Apple iOS 18 vulnerability chain exposes new attack pathway, researchers say

The findings show how multiple flaws in Apples mobile operating system can be linked together to quietly break through the iPhones security layer

UPSC Civil Services Examination: Why Strong Foundations Matter in UPSC Preparation

Explained: World's Largest Gas Field Hit, Puts 20% Global LNG Supply At Risk

The world's largest known natural gas reserve in Iran came under Israeli attack on Wednesday, prompting Trump to rush to clarify the lack of Wash

Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Messi scored in Inter Miami CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville, but the team failed to advance

Kim Jong Un Wins 99.93% Votes In North Korea. Remaining 0.07% Went To...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured yet another near-total electoral victory, with his ruling Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups w

Ajantas ancient murals decoded in a new childrens book

Buddhas sanguine eyes, Jakata tales monkeys, and several other paintings hidden inside one of the worlds most ancient Buddhist heritage sites, no

Mossad Intensifies Efforts To Engage Ordinary Iranians Amid Iran-Israel War

While Israeli fighter jets bomb targets across Iran, the country's Mossad spy agency has stepped up efforts to reach ordinary Iranians, in a push

Analysts Warn Israel's Leader-Targeting Strategy In Iran May Backfire

Israel has killed one senior Iranian leader after another in airstrikes as it seeks to topple the Islamic Republic. But its past experience of ta

RBI approves transition plan after HDFC Bank chairmans resignation

The RBI said HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, a professionally run board and competent manageme

President Murmu Visits Ram Temple In Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Mar 19: President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday and is scheduled to install a 150-kg gold-plated Shr

In UP's Mirzapur, Newly Built Road Came With A Free Hand Pump In The Middle

In a bizarre case of oversight, workers building a road in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur did not remove a hand pump before pouring asphalt and paving

Is Shashi Tharoor in the race for Kerala CM? Congress MP answers

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has ruled himself out of the Kerala chief ministerial race, stating he is not contesting the upcoming assembly ele

BJP Is A Marginal Player In Keralam : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

BJP can at best 'break the duck and they are not even likely to have a big enough footprint to be a kingmaker in the state : Shashi Tharoor

Anil Ambani In CBI HQ For Questioning In Bank Fraud Case

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: The CBI on Thursday questioned Industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with the case registered against Reliance Communication

Watch viral video: India sends more warships to Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage of ships amid IranIsrael tensions

India has deployed over half a dozen warships to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea to safeguard its commercial vessels amid ongoing disruptions in

Israel-Iran war: Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port Yanbu targeted in aerial attack

An aerial attack targeted Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu on Wednesday. This port is the sole export outlet for the nation's crude oil. An i

US Weighs More Troops as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase

The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third we

Qatar's Ras Laffan, Iran's South Pars, and other Gulf energy hubs hit as West Asia conflict takes economic turn

Iran War News: A war between US-Israel and Iran is shifting focus to energy infrastructure in West Asia. Attacks on gas fields and refineries are

India appoints Vikram K. Doraiswami as Ambassador to China

India has appointed Vikram K. Doraiswami as its new Ambassador to China. Doraiswami brings significant diplomatic experience to the role. He prev

LG Manoj Sinha Pays Obeisance At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Prays For Peace & Prosperity

JAMMU, Mar 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid his obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Thursday, praying for peace,

Investors Lose Rs 7,60,00,00,00,000 In An Hour: Why Are Stock Markets Crashing Today

Indian Stock Market News: A sharp sell-off rattled Dalal Street on Thursday morning, wiping out nearly Rs 7.6 trillion of investor wealth within

Vikram Doraiswami appointed Indias next Ambassador to China

Vikram K Doraiswami will be India's new Ambassador to China. The ministry of external affairs announced his appointment. Doraiswami is a senior I

French major Thomson eyes aggressive India expansion; to tap refrigerator market after AC

Thomson, a French electronics brand, is set to become more aggressive in India's appliance market. Following its success in LED TVs, the company

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion For Iran War. It's Nearly 50% Of Tehran's GDP

The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran.

A Six-Month Political Surge in Puducherry: The Making of a New Alliance

In Puducherrys tightly contested political landscape, where established parties such as AINRC, INC, DMK and BJP have long defined electoral outco

HDFC Bank Chairman Resigns Citing Ethical Concerns, Shares Fall 9 pc

Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over the last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and

Hollywoods long night of reckoning: the 98th Oscars finally got it right

Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: There are Oscar nights that feel like clerical exercises the industry awarding itself with the dutiful efficien

Shashi Tharoor says LDF vs UDF battle in Kerala, BJP not in race

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that the BJP remains a zero-seat party in Kerala and does not have the political strength to play a kingmaker

Will burn Mohammeds effigy: Hindutva chief after student leader burns Manusmriti

Patna: Tensions escalated in Bihars Patna district after a student leader, Manish Kumar, burned the Manusmriti during the UGC Regulations protest

Strict Meat Sale Ban in Bhopal for Upcoming Festivals

Bhopal, March 19: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation has issued a strict directive regarding the sale of meat during Ram Navami and other festivals

Andhra Guv, CM Extend Ugadi Greetings

Naidu described Ugadi as a confluence of six tastes and the arrival of spring, symbolising joy and hope for the future