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Russian Oil Prices Surge in India as Demand for Urals Reaches New Heights

This move aims to alleviate pressure on global oil prices as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate.

Heavy AI, Screen Use Linked to Poor Sleep, Survey Finds

The survey was conducted with over 550+ individuals across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Pune, Chandigarh, Thane a

Rupee falls 10 paise to close at all-time low of 92.40 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Mar 16: The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surgin

AIMIM leaders walk out of Telangana Assembly during Vande Mataram song

Hyderabad: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leaders on Monday, March 16, walked out of the Telangana Assembly as the national s

Anti-Corruption Court Convicts Patwari In Bribery Trap; ACB Files Chargesheet In Separate Land Fraud Case

Srinagar, Mar 16: The Anti-Corruption Bureau Jammu and Kashmir on Monday said the Special Judge Anti-Corruption Court Srinagar convicted a revenu

Shah urges long-term planning of Indias sporting future

Oscars 2026: Kota Srinivasa Rao Name Mentioned 'In Memoriam Segment'

In the In Memoriam segment, the Academy paid tribute to Kota Srinivas Rao. It is their annual ritual to pay tribute to several legendary figures

CM Omar Reviews Stock Position Of LPG, Petrol And Essential Commodities Amid Middle-East Crisis

SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the stock position of essential commodities and petro

Oldest Known Whale Song Recording May Unlock Mysteries Of The Ocean

A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the huge animals communicate, according

Big Bay, Pure Soul and Avener catch the eye

Watch: Model Code of Conduct in force in Tamil Nadu | 1.26 Cr Cash Seized on Day 1

Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik said 2,106 flying squads and 23 enforcement agencies are monitoring violations

Early Chola-period sculptures, inscriptions found on river bed

Sculptures of Dakshinamurthy and Vinadhara Shiva found; researchers find stone slab with couple of inscriptions recording the gifts donated to a

Kalamitsi, Silicon Star, Reinhard and Magestic Persona please

Top news of the day: Rajya Sabha polls underway across 10 States; at least 10 killed in Odisha medical college hospital fire, and more

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The 4 Mahagathbandhan MLAs Who Skipped Rajya Sabha Voting In Bihar

In the Rajya Sabha elections being held for five seats in Bihar, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is considered certain to win all five.

Indian Films' Long Wait for Oscar Awards Continues: Bollywood Reacts

India's Oscar journey started in 1957, with Mother India narrowly losing the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film by a single vote to Fed

Devendra Fadnavis Defends Anti-Conversion Bill, Says Law Targets Fraud, Not Faith

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended the state government's proposed Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, asser

West Asia crisis |LPG carrier vessel Shivalik to reach Mundra Port in Gujarat: Special Secretary at MoPSW

Oscar-Winner Sean Penn in Kyiv: Ukrainian Official

Penn -- a vocal advocate for Ukraine who had visited the country several times -- has won his third acting Oscar but was not at the ceremony

Oil prices in for more shock - what could happen if the Houthis of Yemen close the Bab al-Mandeb Strait?

Oil prices in for more shock what happens if Yemens Houthis close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? The Bab el-Mandeb Strait sits between Yemen, Djibout

Apologising In Advance: Delhi Man's Pre-Flight Message About Travelling With Toddler Wins Hearts Online

He also adds that although the girl has travelled many times before, there are still times when she may become restless during the journey.

Can Eating Kharbuja or Muskmelon Fix Your Metabolism? Here Is How Its 90% Water Aids In Weight Loss

Muskmelon, or 'kharbuja', is a summer fruit that has 90% water. Here is how consuming it can help in aiding weight loss, and the side effects tha

Iran War: LPG Tanker Shivalik Reaches Gujarat's Mundra Port Days After Crossing Strait Of Hormuz

The Shivalik, an India-flagged LPG tanker belonging to the Shipping Corporation of India, docked in Gujarat's Mundra Port Monday after safely tra

K-pop song, Golden, makes history at the Oscars

The first K-Pop number to win an Oscar, the track from the animated film KPop Demon Hunters, won the award for Best Original Song.

Nainar Nagenthran condemns Aadhav Arjunas remarks against Rajinikanth

Arjuna had claimed Rajinikanth was pressured by the DMK not to enter politics

TVK denies alliance talks with BJP, AIADMK, Sasikala and Ramadoss

Claims linking the party with BJP, AIADMK, Sasikala and Ramadoss over possible alliance discussions are completely false, says C.T.R. Nirmal Kuma

100% webcasting to be implemented in all 3,079 polling booths in Madurai district, says DEO

Hardeep Singh Puris daughter moves Delhi HC over fake Epstein links claims

New Delhi:Himayani Puri, the daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, filed a defamation suit before the Delhi High Court on Monday, March

Shipping wars stitch higher costs into Indias apparel exports

India's apparel exporters are facing increased costs due to the West Asian conflict, with shipping routes extended and war surcharges adding 12 t

Oscars 2026 winners: Where to watch every single award-winning movie in OTT

The 98th Academy Awards (2026) saw 'One Battle After Another' lead with 6 wins, while 'Sinners' took 4 major awards including Best Actor. This gu

Govt Eases Import Rules for E-Bus, E-Truck Makers Until August End

Government PMP notifications aim to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth magnets for electric vehicles and high-tech industries.

Quote of the day by Eleanor Roosevelt: Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds

Roosevelts observation encourages people to shift their attention toward ideas that promote understanding and progress. By engaging in conversati

Boney Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor move Madras High Court over Sridevis Chennai property

The veteran actress had purchased the property by way of four sale deeds in 1988; however, it is now mired in controversy due to a claim for a sh

West Bengal elections: Suvendu Adhikari vs Mamata Banerjee likely as BJP fields him from CMs bastion

The BJP has announced its first list of candidates for 144 West Bengal Assembly seats, notably fielding Suvendu Adhikari from both Bhabanipur and

BJP Releases First List Of 47 Names For Kerala Polls

The BJP on Monday released its first list of 47 candidates for the April 9 polls, fielding three former Union ministers.

Four special Lok Adalats planned for 2026 to dispose of cases before debt recovery tribunals: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for four Special Lok Adalats in 2026. These will focus on clearing pending cases before Debt

'Allow optional joint ITR filing so that married couples are not penalised': Raghav Chadha in RS

Maharashtra CM defends Bill against fraudulent religious conversions, cites exploitation of women

The Opposition parties are politicising the issue for vote-bank gains, but once they read the Bill carefully, they will have no objections, says

Assam Assembly Elections: EC transfers SSPs of 5 districts a day after poll schedule announcement

With the assembly elections on the horizon, the Election Commission has taken decisive action by relocating five Senior Superintendents of Police

Asias largest tulip garden opens in Srinagar with over 1.8 million flowers

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden was thrown open to visitors in a riot of colours, heralding the arrival of spring.

Indias biodiversity push: 2.76 lakh local panels power benefit-sharing under Nagoya Protocol

India has established over 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees, boosting community involvement in biodiversity governance and benefit sh

West Asia crisis: No fuel shortage in India, refineries running at full capacity, says govt

Who is Telugu poet Nandini Sidha Reddy set to receive Sahitya Akademi Award?

Hyderabad: Telugu poet Nandini Sidha Reddy is among 24 authors who will receive the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025, the National Academy of Lette

IIT Madras Tops Usage As India's National Research Access Scheme Crosses 11 Crore Downloads

Over 11.3 crore research articles were downloaded in India in 2025 under the One Nation One Subscription initiative, providing nationwide access

Political slugfest erupts in Delhi over Election Commissions move to transfer Chief Secretary, DGP in poll-bound Bengal

Leaders of the ruling Trinamool Congress also criticised the poll panels move, with party MP Sougata Roy terming it wrong and a step against West

8 women killed in Pakistans roof collapse

LAHORE, Mar 16:At least eight women were killed and over 30 others injured after the roof of a government building collapsed on Monday in the Pun

Sushui Tech to Launch Its Fuel Cell Cloud Service at World Smart Energy Week 2026, Tokyo

US To Slash Fee For Renouncing Citizenship

The Association of Accidental Americans (AAA), a non-profit based in Paris, welcomed the decision and said it was the direct result of legal acti

Tomatoes, Carrots And Lettuce Absorb Low Levels Of Antidepressants From Wastewater Irrigation: Johns Hopkins Study

A new study finds crops irrigated with treated wastewater can absorb trace pharmaceuticals such as antidepressants and epilepsy medicines. Resear

Safety top priority: Ram Mohan Naidu on 5,500+ flight cancellations amid West Asia crisis

LPG Booking App Beats ChatGPT To Top Indias App Store, Play Store Charts

The spike in downloads comes as households rush to secure cooking gas after supply concerns linked to the US-Israel war on Iran and tensions arou

President Murmu to commemorate Akshaya Patras 5 billion meals as foundation marks 25 years

LPG shortage affects the commercial sector, Sonam Wangchuk released from Jodhpur jail, and more: The week in 5 charts

LPG shortage, triggered by the on-going conflict in West Asia, has affected the commercial sector across the country. Climate activist Sonam Wang

CBI Registers FIR Against Govt Officials In 5 States Over Embezzlement Of Rs 11.4-Cr Scholarship Funds

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The CBI has registered a case into the alleged siphoning of more than Rs 11.4 crore from scholarship funds intended for studen

West Bengal BJP candidate list 2026: First list of 144 candidates out; Suvendhu Adhikari fielded in two seats; Check complete roll

BJP Candidate List Bengal for 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its initial list of 144 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly

EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas

U.S. President Donald Trump had called on NATO allies and other countries to assist in forcibly opening the Strait of Hormuz, telling the Financi

6 easy high protein lunchbox recipes for busy workdays

Master your workday energy with six easy, high-protein lunch recipes tailored for busy 2026 schedules. From soya chunk pulao to paneer wraps and

NDA's Backchannel Offer For Vijay: EPS Deputy Post, 55 Seats, Say Sources

The NDA may soon have Vijay's TVK in its ranks, despite the actor's professed ideological antipathy for the BJP. Sources said despite the TVK's c

India may soften new grid-supply rules for renewable power producers

India might soften proposed penalties for wind and solar power companies. Developers warned stricter rules could reduce revenue and slow clean en

Palla flays YSRCP for obstructing development through legal cases

During the five-year tenure of the YSRCP government, the State witnessed exodus of industries and as many as 913 companies left A.P., TDP State p

5th Iranian Woman Footballer Gives Up Asylum In Australia, Returns Home

The Iranian authorities have welcomed the female soccer player's change of heart as a victory against Australia and US President Donald Trump. Th

Kharge Blames LPG Crisis on Government's Poor Planning, BJP Hits Back

Kharge raised concerns about rising LPG costs and availability for low-income families.

Can Nicobar Islands' Corals Survive Translocation? Coral Biologist Raises Doubts

The main concern is the simplistic way of viewing coral reefs, says coral biologist Dr Bryan Wilson.

Hardeep Puri's Daughter's 10-Crore Case Over Content Linking Her To Epstein

Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a defamation case in the Delhi High Court to remove online content linking her to conv

Inspections Conducted At Jammu LPG Outlets, Direct Dealers To Ensure Home Delivery As Usual

Jammu, Mar 16: The Jammu administration on Monday conducted inspections at LPG outlets amid panic buying and complaints of delivery failures of g

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, March 16, 2026.

West Bengal polls 2026: BJP releases candidates for 144 seats in 1st list, fields Suvendu Adhikari in Mamata's Bhabanipur

The BJP has unveiled its initial candidate list for 144 West Bengal assembly seats, featuring prominent figures like Suvendu Adhikari, who will c

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Foreign Medical Graduates association demands withdrawal of NMC notification

The association said that FMGs have expressed concern regarding the new retrograde injustice order issued by the NMC on March 6, which was presen

Ugadi Mahotsavams begin at Srisailam

BJPs first Kerala list features Rajeev Chandrasekhar among 47 candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party is gearing up for a fierce fight in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, with the release of its initial lin

Why Teen Girls Feel Tired: Iron Deficiency And Other Common Causes That Contribute To The Problem

Other than iron deficiency, fatigue and tiredness in teenage girls can be caused due to several factors, which can disrupt their daily lives, sch

Major fire at Farooq Nagar bus stand in Falaknuma

Hyderabad: A major fire broke out at the Farooq Nagar bus stand of Falaknuma, Hyderabad, on Monday, March 16. Thick smoke billowed and raging fir

Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test 2026: Provisional Answer Key Out, Download Link Here

PSTET 2026 Answer Key: Candidates can raise objections against the answer key from March 17 to March 19, 2026, through the candidate login facili

India, US Trade Deal to Be Signed Once Tariff Structure in Place

India and the US last month announced finalisation of a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement

Tricycle Given By Minister Breaks Down, Official Says Rammed By Bike

A tricycle allegedly broke down minutes after being handed over to a person with disabilities in an incident that occurred during Union Minister

Robot Solves 4x4x4 Puzzle Cube In 45 Seconds, Breaks Decade-Old Record

During the demonstration, the two brothers set a new record for the fastest time a robot could solve a 4x4x4 puzzle cube.

The Impact Of Green Tea On Your Blood Sugar Levels Explained

For those looking to incorporate green tea into their diet for blood sugar management, it's generally recommended to consume it without added sug

Time For India To Guide A Challenge-Ridden World Again: LG Manoj Sinha

JAMMU, Mar 16: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday emphasised the need to build a society that is technologically potent

This property case began weeks after Indias Constitution came into force, HC finally ends it in Feb after 76 years

A 76-year-old property dispute, initiated shortly after India's Constitution was enacted, has finally concluded. The Bombay High Court ordered th

Excise case: HC grants time to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBI's plea against discharge; next hearing on April 6

The judge noted that Arvind Kejriwal and the other accused persons did not appear on the first day of the hearing, when they were asked to file t

Oscars 2026: Viral photo exposes trash-filled auditorium after event

Los Angeles: The 98th Academy Awards took place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the biggest names in H

How wooden satellites offer clean fix for space pollution and ozone layer depletion amid 2000 annual launches till 2031?

Following the re-entry of a 600kg NASA satellite in March 2026, scientific focus has shifted toward the environmental hazards of space junk and t

Buzz: A R Rahman Peddi Songs To Kickstart IPL 2026?

Inside talk is Rahman will be gracing the event and will be performing for songs live. It is known that Peddi stars Ram Charan in the lead role u

CS Reviews Youth Sports Initiatives, Emphasises Wider Participation Across J&K

JAMMU, Mar 16: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the performance of the Youth Services & Sports

Four Assets Worth Crores Linked To Drug Peddler Attached In J&Ks Pulwama

SRINAGAR, Mar 16: Police on Monday attached assets worth crores belonging to an alleged drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmirs Pulwama district, offi

Rs 500 bribery case ends after 36 years; Supreme Court upholds conviction, reduces sentence

A decades-long bribery case involving just Rs 500 against an excise official has finally concluded. The Supreme Court upheld his conviction after

Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: BSEB Inter Results Likely To Be Announced This Week

Bihar School Examination Board will announce the Class 12 results for 2026 soon, likely between March 16 and 25. Students can check results onlin

Political Science Conclave 2026: Experts, policy makers gather to discuss India's evolving political thought, public life

The Political Science Conclave 2026, held at the India International Centre in New Delhi, convened scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to d

Can Men Feel Pregnancy Symptoms? The Curious Case Of Couvade Syndrome Explained

While not medically classified, couvade syndrome may result from psychological stress, empathy, and hormonal changes linked to the transition to