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Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines

Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30

10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala

They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of 2,000

Kerala government approves new-generation courses in government, aided colleges

Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments wil

Saudi Arabia sets deadline for issuing Umrah visas

Makkah: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced the final deadlines for issuing Umrah visas, as well as the entry and departure of

Bengal elections in two phases, Assam, Kerala, TN, Puducherry in one: ECI

The Election Commission of India on Sunday, March 15, announced the poll dates for Assembly elections in four states and one union territory. All

Assembly Election 2026 ECI unveils poll schedule today; check details

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, announces poll timetable

Gang rivalry in Kollam: Eight arrested in Aluva Athul murder case

Adani-Total Gas cuts price for certain industrial users

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Adani Total Gas Ltd has cut the price of excess natural gas supplied to certain industrial customers to Rs 82.95 per standard

West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry poll dates | Election Commission PC | LIVE

Smaller towns to play big role in Indian housing markets next growth cycle: Square Yards

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: Indias tier II-III cities are expected to drive the next cycle of growth in the housing market as demand in big cities has bee

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan 2026: Kandahar military facilities targeted as Taliban reports civilian damage

Pakistan conducted strikes on military facilities and terrorist hideouts in southern Afghanistan, targeting infrastructure and a tunnel allegedly

SAF Association calls for using used cooking oil to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel

NEW DELHI, Mar 15:Industry body SAF Association (SAFA) on Sunday called for the use of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) for the production of Sustainable A

NRIs buy DLF properties worth Rs 5,250 cr in Apr-Dec, contribute 32 pc to total sales

NEW DELHI, Mar 15:Realty major DLF has sold properties, mainly homes, worth Rs 5,250 crore to non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the April-December p

Judicial System Must Work Like Hospitals, With Same Spirit Of Service: CJI

Mandi (HP), Mar 15: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya stated on Sunday that judicial complexes should operate with the same spirit of service

Warfare Becoming Increasingly Technology Driven, Traditional Man To Man Combat Declining: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 15 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in PMO, Personnel

Hyderabad: Nepalese couple steal valuables worth Rs 2 cr from Jubilee Hills house

Hyderabad: A Nepalese couple allegedly stole valuables worth Rs 2 crore from a house in Hyderabads Jubilee Hills on Saturday, March 14, the polic

Trump Says US Not Ready To Agree Deal To End Iran War

More than two weeks into the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic, neither side is moderating its rhetoric despite a mounting death toll a

Mamata govt. to clear DA arrears of staff, pensioners

A section of State government employees had moved the Supreme Court on the issue, demanding clearance of DA dues

Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing 4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD

Amount constitutes the second instalment of a 9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assis

Karachi plunged into gas crisis as authorities fail residents during Ramazan

Karachi is grappling with a severe gas shortage this Ramazan. Suspended LNG shipments from Qatar have disrupted household supplies. Fasting resid

Mob attacks 14 people having iftar at Pune tourist spot, 150 booked

A group of 14 Muslims was allegedly attacked by a mob at Bopdeo Ghat, a popular tourist destination in Punes Bhiwari area, on the evening of Marc

Athawale Appeals To Naxalites To Join Mainstream; Terms Attack On Farooq Abdullah Condemnable

Jammu, Mar 15: Union minister Ramdas Athawale appealed to Naxalites on Sunday to shun violence and join the mainstream, while strongly condemning

Oscars 2026: Here is why Will Smith, Harvey Weinstein and four others are banned from tonight's ceremony

Ahead of the 98th Academy Awards, six individuals from the entertainment industry face bans from the prestigious ceremony due to serious controve

AIADMK overhauls governing council, key committees ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election

AIADMK reorganises its governing council and committees in preparation for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement

Sarfaraz, who last played for the national team in a Test match against Australia at Perth in December 2023, revealed his decision through a stat

Watch | No quarter, no mercy: The war phrase that could violate international law

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparked controversy after saying American forces would show no quarter, no mercy to enemies during the escala

As other Iran-allied groups are engaging in the Mideast war, Yemens Houthis hold back

CAIRO, Mar 15: Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels have so far remained on the sidelines as the Iran war widens across the Middle East, raising ques

Kazakhstanis vote in referendum on new constitution that could keep president in power

ASTANA (Kazakhstan), Mar 15:Voters in Kazakhstan head to the polls Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution that would strengthen President

KTR should undergo drug test too: TPCC chief after ex-BRS MLA tests positive

Hyderabad: The Telangana Congress Committee (TPCC) chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud has challenged Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama

LG Manoj Sinha Hands Over Job Letters To 27 Next-Of-Kin Of Terror Victims

SRINAGAR, Mar 15: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday vowed to secure justice for everyone who has been wronged by terror

Rahul writes to PM Modi, seeks Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram

As we commemorate the birth anniversary of Kanshi Ramji today and reflect on his legacy and contributions, I write with a request that he be awar

Thunderstorm warning in 14 Telangana districts including Hyderabad on March 16

Hyderabad and its neighbourhood areas for the next 24 hours will see partly cloudy sky

Bhupinder Hooda confident of Congress win in Rajya Sabha polls in Haryana

In an interview with The Hindu, Mr. Hooda dismissed worries about cross-voting; he slammed Haryana CM Saini, calling him a CM on deputation

Instead Of Divorce, Thai Woman Tries To Lease Cheating Husband To Mistress For Rs 85,000 A Month

The woman revealed that her husband, a police officer, had been having a long-term affair and had even moved into the other woman's apartment.

400 Telangana Students Wait For Fee Reimbursement

Following the bifurcation of the state, Telangana students had an opportunity to join in the AP educational institutions under the 15% quota prov

War In The Making: How Trump's Actions Pushed Sensitive Iran Ties To Edge

A look back on Trump's words and actions during his two Presidential terms pertaining to Iran could easily allude to the early makings of a crisi

Auto driver killed in accident near Vadapalani

Watch: How countries across Asia are tackling the oil shock from the West Asia war | Explained

The escalating war in West Asia is beginning to send shockwaves across Asias energy markets.

Assam Is No 1 In Implementation Of New Criminal Laws: State Top Cop Harmeet Singh

Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh told NDTV the state force is number 1 in implementation of the new criminal laws that were introdu

New labour codes to drive wider adoption of fixed-term employment: Report

Companies anticipate a surge in fixed-term jobs following new labour code implementation. This signals a move towards formal employment. While ma

Saudi Arabia hosts iftar for 1,500 worshippers at Delhis Jama Masjid

New Delhi: Saudi Arabia organised a large communal iftar for more than 1,500 fasting worshippers at the historic Jama Masjid as part of its inter

As other Iranallied groups are engaging in the Middle East war, Yemen's Houthis hold back

Yemen's Houthi rebels are currently observing the escalating Middle East conflict. Analysts believe their entry into the fight depends on Iran's

Mamata Banerjee raises monthly honorarium for priests, muezzins by Rs 500 ahead of EC's poll schedule announcement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000

Israeli soldiers fire on family car in occupied West Bank, killing 4

RAMALLAH (West Bank), Mar 15: Israeli soldiers fired on a car carrying a family in the northern West Bank, killing four people, including two chi

'Congress Default Setting For Assam, Country': Pawan Khera To NDTV

The Congress is the default setting for Assam and for the rest of the country, and the people will go back to it, senior party leader Pawan Khera

Iran foreign minister tells France countries must refrain from escalating conflict

Addressing rising tensions, Iran's leading diplomat has expressed concerns over potential actions that might exacerbate the ongoing conflict in t

Fire at residential building in Hyderabads Begumpet, no casualties

Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a flat in Mayfair Apartments in Begumpet on Saturday, March 14, at around 9 pm, leaving it completely gutted. No o

Excise Policy Case: Delhi HC Chief Justice Refuses To Transfer CBI Plea Against Discharge Of Kejriwal, Others

New Delhi, Mar 15: The Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, D K Upadhyaya, has declined a request by former chief minister and AAP convenor Arvind

Indian Navy Agniveer, Sailor Recruitment Started For 2027 Batch, Here's How To Register

Indian Navy Agniveer, Sailor Recruitment 2026: The selection process for the posts includes the INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test) as the first sta

MCA Announces T20 Mumbai League Season 4

MCA launches inaugural T20 Mumbai women's league

Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram; writes to PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi high

Iran's Kharg Island Attack Triggers Panic In China: Why It Matters To Beijing

The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehi

Jyotiraditya Scindia Inaugurates Integrated 'Phygital' Service Centre To Boost Healthcare, Education Services In Rural Areas

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said that the newly launched Integrated Phygital Service Centre will help realise the vision of Prime Minister Narendra M

Formula 1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi Arabia grands prix due to Iran war

Shanghai: Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety c

Pakistan hunger crisis deepens as Iran war oil shock drives up food prices | Free meals surge

Not Just Oil, Iran War Puts The Gulf's Water Supplies At Risk Too

Desalination plants are crucial for countries across the Gulf, where natural freshwater sources are extremely limited.

LPG supply: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warns hoarders, those inciting panic, says 'very soon situation will return to normal'

In difficult times, let us all come together, exercise a little restraint, use alternative means, and very soon this entire situation will return

Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Says AI Could Change How Computer Science Is Taught

Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks

Qatar MotoGP postponed to November amid West Asia tensions

Portuguese GP in Portimo to now take place on 22 November, and the season finale in Valencia will move to 29 November, while all other rounds of

Abandoning Thorium As Energy Source Is Suicidal For India, Scientist Warns

By fully operationalising the thorium fuel cycle, India can insulate itself from global turbulence, reduce external dependence, and secure a stab

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

F1s packed schedule doesnt have any obvious open dates for rescheduled races this year

Tamil Nadu Special Police IV Battalion Commandant arrested on sexual harassment charges

The Home Department placed Kumar under suspension under Rule 17(e) of the Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1955 in Februa

Ukraine Wants Money, Technology For Helping Middle East Against Iran Drones: Zelensky

Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to counter Iran's attack drones and have sought Ukraine's expertise in downing

Axis Bank pulled up for deficiency in service, ordered to refund Rs 5,000 and pay Rs 10K fine over failed ATM transaction

A Nagpur consumer commission has ordered Axis Bank to refund Rs 5,000 and pay Rs 10,000 compensation. This follows a failed ATM transaction from

Quote of the day by Henry David Thoreau: Success usually comes to those who are...

Henry David Thoreau's quote highlights that success often arrives when individuals are engrossed in their work and passions, rather than actively

South Korea 'Closely Monitoring' Trump Call to Send Warships to Hormuz

Trump said on social media on Saturday that Many Countries would also send warships to keep it open, naming South Korea and Japan among others

Formula 1: Who is Kimi Antonelli? Net worth of the second-youngest F1 race winner

The Formula 1 world witnessed a historic moment at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix when teenage driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli surprised the paddock by

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 500 honorarium hike for purohits, muezzins

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a Rs 500 increase in monthly honorariums for purohits and muezzins. This brings their to

Israeli strike kills pregnant woman, child in central Gaza

Gaza Strip: At least four Palestinians, including a boy and his pregnant mother, were killed Sunday by an Israeli airstrike in the war-torn Gaza

Fisheries sector in Puducherry to get major infrastructure boost with projects worth 246 crore

In addition, to address space constraints at the Thengaithittu fishing harbour, the Puducherry Government has proposed the construction and expan

Venezuelas Rodriguez hails return of U.S. flag in embassy

A film that earned big, but its own hero wanted a flop

Hyderabad: Every filmmaker hopes their movie becomes a blockbuster at the box office. Success usually brings fame, recognition, and wealth. Howev

Chinmayi Slams Kamal Haasan For Praising Vairamuthu

Chinmayi, who accused Vairamuthu of molestation in 2018, took to social media to express her disappointment.

Maharashtra State CET Law 2026 Application Deadline Today For Five Year LLB Programme

The MH CET Law 2026 5-Year LLB application window closes today; candidates must complete their registration on the official State CET Cell websit

Arvind Kejriwal bid to move excise case rejected by Delhi HC CJ

Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has refused to move Arvind Kejriwal's excise policy case petition. The Chief Justice stat

Nutritionist Recommends Hemp Seeds For Vegetarians, Says It Is A Complete Source Of Protein

According to Deepsikha Jain, hemp seeds offer complete protein and brain-boosting benefits that every vegetarian should try.

120 kmph In Hyundai Verna At Night, Shooting Speeding Reels. 2 Die In Crash

Shortly before the accident, the man in the driving seat, Avadh Tiwari, had posted videos of him speeding the car, reportedly a Hyundai Verna, at

MS Education Academy launches free offline NEET test series for aspirants

Hyderabad: MS Education Academy has announced a unique academic support initiative for students preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entran

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: ECI to announce poll schedule for four States and UT

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the schedule for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherr

Our Campaign To Deliver Justice To Terror Victims Families Has Restored Their Tomorrow: LG Sinha

Srinagar, Mar 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday handed over appointment letters to 27 Next of Kins (NoKs) of victims of terrorism, at

DMK, Congress, VCK stage protest over LPG shortage in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian led a protest in Chennai against the Central government. The demonstration highlighted an alleged short

South Korea watching Trumps Hormuz warship call

South Korea is closely watching US President Donald Trump's request for nations to deploy warships to secure oil shipments via the Strait of Horm

Omar Abdullah Shares Glimpses Of 'Asia's Largest Tulip Garden' In Srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah shared glimpses of Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar which he said looked vibrant even befor

Oil poised for further gains as Middle East conflict threatens export facilities

Oil prices may rise further as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its third week. This ongoing war poses a significant risk to oil infras

Tamil Nadu election results 2021: How DMK swept to power, ending a decade of AIADMK rule

In 2021, Tamil Nadu saw a historic electoral shift as the DMK-led alliance clinched a commanding majority, effectively concluding the AIADMK's un

IMD issues orange alert as rain, thunderstorm hits Delhi-NCR

Residents across Delhi-NCR woke up to rain, thunder and strong winds on Sunday morning, providing relief after several days of unusually high tem

Watch: Khurjas famous pottery industry faces shutdown amid LPG crisis

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Middle East war: At least four killed in overnight strikes in Lebanon

West Asia war: Overnight strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least four people, Lebanese state media and the government said on Sunday, as Isra

Telangana farm house bust: TDP MP, ex-BRS MLA test positive for drug consumption

Hyderabad: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP from Andhra Pradesh Putta Mahesh Kumar, and former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy, were among six people detai