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Gangaur 2026 Date: Puja timings, rituals, and why this festival of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati holds deep significance

Gangaur 2026 Date: Gangaur 2026, a significant Hindu festival honouring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, will be celebrated on Saturday, 21 March.

Blow to Kolkata Knight Riders: Harshit Rana set to miss most of IPL 2026 due to knee injury, report says

Kolkata Knight Riders face a setback as pacer Harshit Rana is expected to miss a large portion of the upcoming IPL. He is recovering from knee su

Strait of Hormuz watch: Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage, IMO chief says

The head of the International Maritime Organization has stated that naval escorts will not fully guarantee the safety of ships passing through th

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Revising Committee to Screen Jana Nayagan Soon Amid Ongoing Censor Dispute

The film, directed by H Vinoth, has faced prolonged delays in obtaining certification

Protection, Welfare Of Armed Forces A Core Government Function: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the Air Force Group Insurance Society (AFGIS) is a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution as it performed p

CPI(M) Veteran TK Govindan Quits After Party Fields MV Govindan's Wife

Kerala's ruling CPI (M) suffered a major blow on Monday, as party veteran TK Govindan severed all ties with the organisation and declared his int

LPG Gas Cylinder KYC: Centre Makes Biometric Authentication Mandatory For Domestic Consumers

According to the ministry, the process is designed to be simple and does not require visiting an LPG distributor.

Fire breaks out at Thiruvananthapuram govt hospital

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Avoid Panic Booking: IndianOil Appeals to Consumers

In a post on X, the company said advance or panic bookings are temporarily increasing demand and affecting delivery timelines

TTD Releases June 2026 Tirumala Ticket Booking Schedule

Special darshan, seva and accommodation quotas to be released from March 18; 300 tickets on March 24

UAE repels Iranian missiles and drones as air defence systems engage targets

UAE air defence is intercepting missiles and drones from Iran. A tanker near Fujairah sustained minor damage from an unknown projectile. A drone

Man Kills Wife By Pushing Her In Front Of Local Train In Mumbai After Fight

A shocking incident has come to light in Mumbai, where a 42-year-old man allegedly killed his wife by pushing her in front of an approaching loca

Restaurateur Pravesh Pandeys new restaurant is an Indo-Italian crafthouse in Bengaluru

Iran Negotiating With FIFA To Move World Cup Games To Mexico From US: Iran Federation Chief

U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that Iran were welcome to participate but suggested it might not be appropriate for them to play in th

Why Traceability Is the Future of Natural Food

If the chain of custody becomes unclear, even genuine products can face questions.

UP Board Result Date 2026: Evaluation starts tomorrow; check result date, passing marks, steps at upresults.nic.in

UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 answer sheets are being evaluated starting March 18. This process will be under high security with digital systems

Singapore Management University Launches New Brand Campaign to Support SMU2030 Ambitions

Telangana HC grants 3 weeks to BRS to respond on Kokapet land PILs

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday, March 16, granted three weeks to the Bharat Rahstra Samithi (BRS) to file a counter to file its co

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna ended up playing Holi during their Haldi ceremony

Mumbai: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna continue to treat the netizens with dreamy glimpses from their wedding festivities, which took pl

Veteran Actor Navnindra Behl Passes Away at 76; Son Kanu Behl Pens Emotional Note

Soon after the news came out, many members of the film industry paid their respects.

'Adult Mode' On ChatGPT Delayed Amid Concerns Over Suicide Cases Linked To AI Chats: Report

The decision comes amid increasing scrutiny over how artificial intelligence tools interact with vulnerable users.

Oil climbs over 2% as Iran war halts supply

Brent futures jumped $2.74, or 2.7%, to $102.95 a barrel by 0357 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $2.45, or 2.6%, to $95.95

No Neymar For Brazil's Last Friendlies Before Ancelotti Names His FIFA World Cup Squad

Neymar has struggled to be fit since he tore his ACL in October 2023

Donald Trump Says His Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Has Early-Stage Breast Cancer

U.S. President Donald Trump Monday announced that White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but wi

CTET Feb 2026 Exam: Check Expected Result Date, Passing Marks, Scorecard Details

CTET 2026 Result: The CTET February 2026 exam was conducted on February 7 and 8, with the provisional answer key released on March 12; scorecards

Samsung workers strike plan in South Korea could disrupt chip supply

Unions threaten strike for 18 days from May 21

New Fridge-Free Vaccine Could Revolutionise Immunisation Access For All

A new thermostable vaccine that does not require refrigeration has shown promising early results in a human trial. If successful, the technology

Piyush Goyal to withdraw Jan Vishwas Bill during Budget Session in Lok Sabha

Union Minister Piyush Goyal will withdraw the Jan Vishwas Bill in the Lok Sabha. The House will proceed with voting on demands for grants for the

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE: Bengal BJP chief Suvendu Adhikari likely to take on Mamata; T.N. Congress chief says TVK's Vijay won't ally with BJP

Model Code of Conduct in force across four poll-bound States, one UT; almost 50% voters in Assam are women

Tim Hortons recalls over 25,000 color-changing mugs across Canada after 28 incidents, including burn injury, triggering safety warning

Tim Hortons is recalling thousands of colour-changing mugs nationwide due to reports of cracking or breaking when filled with hot liquid, posing

BJP Gains Upper Hand in Odisha Rajya Sabha Polls Amid Cross-Voting Drama

Dilip Rays victory over BJD-backed nominee signals shifting political equations

India Hits Out At Pak Over Ahmadiyyas Persecusion, Air-Bombings Against Afghan In UNGA

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 17: India called out Pakistan for its habit of fabricating imaginative tales of Islamophobia in neighbouring countries, quest

Dhurandhar 2 Release Date: When will Ranveer Singh's 'Hamza' reveal his darkest side in cinemas and on OTT?

Dhurandhar 2 Release Date: Get ready for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' hitting cinemas March 19, 2026, during major festivals. Starring Ranveer Sing

Rashid Khan, Afghanistan cricketers condemn deadly Kabul air strike by Pakistan

The all-rounder wrote that targeting civilian homes, educational facilities or medical infrastructure, whether intentional or accidental, amounts

Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; o casualties reported

Authorities confirmed there were no casualties from the targeted attack, and emergency teams were quickly dispatched to the area

Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over AI training

Our models empower innovation, and are trained on publicly available data and grounded in fair use, an OpenAI spokesperson said

Rupee falls 14 paise to 92.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equity market front, the Sensex declined 91.62 points, or 0.12%, to 75,411.23 in early trade, while the Nifty fell 34.25 points,

Rs 4.6 Lakh For Sunlight After Dark? US Startup Plans To Launch 50,000 Mirrors In Space

Reflect Orbital, a US startup, plans to launch mirrors in space to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, aiming to provide artificial light and r

Manipur Assembly takes up health services, begins phased IDP resettlement

Manipur Assembly convened to discuss vital health services and the resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons. Several key bills received Gover

Revanth Reddy Congratulates Nandini Sidda Reddy on Sahitya Akademi Award

Telangana CM hails selection of Animesha for prestigious literary honour

Truck carrying cattle overturns in Hayathnagar, driver, cleaner injured

Hyderabad: A truck carrying cattle overturned near the Hayathnagar police station, leading to injuries to the driver and cleaner. According to po

Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized by it, in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships fr

How red marks liminal thresholds between life, death, sacrifice and renewal

Red ochre burials, ritual markings and myths across cultures show that red repeatedly marks liminal thresholds such as puberty, sacrifice and dea

400 dead and 250 injured as Pakistan bombs hospital in Kabul

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, with officials claiming the death toll has risen to 400 and

India Hits Out at Pakistan at UNGA Over Ahmadiyyas, Afghan Strikes

Harish was addressing the UN General Assembly commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Apple AirPods Max 2 launched: Check price, pre-order date, specifications, colours, features and key differences from AirPods Max

Apple has unveiled the AirPods Max 2, featuring the advanced H2 chip. These new premium headphones offer enhanced noise cancellation and intellig

Dell workforce drops 10% in fiscal 2026, filing shows

Dell, whose shares have risen over 24% so far this year, said last month that it expects revenue from its key AI-optimised servers business to do

Rupee falls 14 paise to 92.42 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) The rupee lost 14 paise and traded at 92.42 against the US dollar in early deals on Tuesday, as it failed to resist pressure

CAPF Officers Won in Supreme Court. Modi Govt's New Bill Could Undo The Outcome

CAPF officers' Supreme Court victory at risk from Modi government's new bill.

Robbers snatch Rs 1 cr in Hyderabads Kukatpally using chilli powder attack

Hyderabad: A major robbery took place in Kukatpally late on Monday night when unknown persons snatched away Rs 1 crore in cash from two individua

Iran negotiating with FIFA over moving World Cup games to Mexico: embassy

Irans participation at this summers finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the West Asia war began

Drone Strike Triggers Fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

Despite the targeted nature of the attack, authorities confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the strike

Breaking News Live: BRS issues show-cause notice to former MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy over party image concerns

KD: The Devil song: KVN Productions takes down track after severe backlash over vulgar lyrics

KVN Productions is in hot water over the special number from their upcoming Kannada film, KD: The Devil, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt. F

Watch: Trump says former President told him I wish I did It on Iran war

Excellent example of fabricating tales: India slams Pakistan at UN over Islamophobia claims

IISER Aptitude Test 2026 Registration Underway, Check Important Dates, Application Form

IISER Aptitude Test 2026: The application portal for the IAT will close on April 13 at 11:55 pm. The correction window will be open from April 16

400 killed by Pakistan: What's behind the attack on Afghan Taliban by its once closest friend?

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, once close allies, are now engaged in escalating conflict. Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring militants,

West Asia war: Indian LPG tanker Nanda Devi set to reach Kandla Port

The vessel recently passed through the strategically sensitive Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf to global marke

Forbes 2026: List of top 10 richest Indians, their net worth

In the Forbes Worlds Billionaires List 2026, many Indians appear, with Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, whose net worth is USD 99.

NDA's Outreach To Vijay's TVK Hits Roadblock. Reason: Superstar Rajinikanth

Speculation over a possible tie-up between the BJP-led NDA and actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) for the upcoming Tamil Nad

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for March 17, 2026: Unlock 20+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can snag free in-game items using redeem codes released regularly. These 12-character alphanumeric codes are time-se

1 Crore Robbed in Kukatpally; Assailants Use Chilli Powder

Four-member gang targets two men from Bahadurpura; police form special teams, suspect hawala cash

Gen Z employee attends online meeting with neem face mask, sipping drink: What the boss said next sparks debate

A viral Zoom call video featuring an employee wearing a neem face mask during a team meeting has ignited a debate on workplace professionalism. W

Stair climbing is great exercise

Climbing stairs is an accessible and effective form of cardiovascular exercise that promotes heart health by increasing heart rate and improving

Jaishankar meets top EU leadership; discusses trade, global issues

Jaishankar also called on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and said her state visit to India in January marked a urning point

Hezbollah says launched rockets, drones at Israel's Nahariya; three injured

Gold, Silver Prices Drop Marginally: Check Rates In Your City Today

Gold, Silver Prices Today: In international trade, spot gold hovered near $5,008 per ounce, while silver dipped 0.21 per cent.

Over 400 dead in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul Rehabilitation Centre: Afghanistan

The attack, which occurred late at night, caused widespread destruction at the facility where patients undergoing treatment and staff members wer

A Rs 2,000 Deposit, A Scholarship Promise And A Big Karnataka Cyber Scam

The accused approached students staying at a boys' hostel and gained their trust by promising assistance in securing scholarship benefits.

Second LPG Tanker Nanda Devi Set to Arrive at Kandla Port Today

Chief officer of the Nanda Devi said that the 46,000 metric tonnes of LPG will help India amid a worldwide crisis caused by the conflict in West

LPG supply: Crackdown against hoarding in multiple states

The Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, said that the government had claimed that the LPG supply was not affected by the Ira

NMC fines 7 medical colleges Rs 1 crore each for not disclosing intern stipends

The National Medical Commission has fined seven medical colleges 1 crore each for failing to disclose stipend details for interns and residents.

Pakistan 'fabricates imaginative tales of Islamophobia': India slams Pak at United Nations

India has strongly responded to Pakistan at the United Nations. India accused Pakistan of fabricating Islamophobia narratives while neglecting it

UAE briefly closes airspace as fighting escalates

The airspace was closed briefly as the UAEs military worked to intercept incoming Iranian fire early on Tuesday

Mahesh Babu Spotted at a Family Event See Pics

Mahesh Babu looks dashing in the pictures, joined by family members including Namrata Shirodkar, Manjula Ghattamaneni, and Sanjay Swaroop.

Margareta Magnusson, Author Who Introduced 'Swedish Death Cleaning' To The World, Dies At 92

The idea is that as people grow older, they should gradually sort through their belongings and remove unnecessary items so their loved ones are n

FSSAI asks milk vendors to register, launches drive to curb adulteration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated registration or licenses for all independent milk producers and vendors nat

'Principles of Dravidian ideology and Islam are fundamentally the same': Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, who aslo happens to be the son of chief minister MK Stalin, said no conspiracies can break t

Light rain forecast for Mumbai, neighbouring districts on March 18-19

For the rest of Maharashtra, the IMD has predicted moderate summer conditions for the next four to five days

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis

It was the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months

Canada to boost oil output as Iran war disrupts Strait of Hormuz, triggering global supply shock and price surge

Canada is increasing its crude oil output by 140,000 barrels daily starting in April. This move supports a global effort to stabilize energy mark

Meta shares jump after report on plans for layoffs of 20% or more

If Meta settles on the 20% figure, the cuts will be the biggest since a late 2022 and early 2023 restructuring

Man Jumps To Death From 23rd Floor With 2-Year-Old Daughter In Gurugram

A private school operator allegedly jumped from the 23rd floor of a residential building with his two-year-old daughter in his arms here on Monda

19-Year-Old Dental Student Arrested For Links With ISIS Online Module In UP

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old student pursuing dentistry for allegedly having links with an online modu

Rhetoric Without Roadmap: Modi's Bengal Visit Shows BJP is Keen on Recalibration

PM Modi remained silent on the SIR issue, offering no acknowledgment to the waiting crowds, writes Arka Deb.

Trump says a former president had an Iran confession, aides to his predecessors

He repeated that Iran had been a threat to the United States for decades but said he is the only president who had the courage to do something ab

SP Leader Booked for Claiming Azam Khan Asked Muslims to Skip Eid

A video of Malik making the statement was circulated on social media, following which a sub-inspector posted at the Ganj police station lodged a