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How Hospitality Is Adapting to New-Age Travellers

Rashmi Ahuja on air quality, women travellers, and why human touch still defines hospitality.

31K Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Brave Inclement Weather To Visit Cave Shrine

JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple

Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopa

Petrol price hike: Why did Indian oil companies raised fuel prices today after a 4 years gap? Explained

Petrol price hike: State-owned oil marketing companies raised prices of their premium-grade petrol variants by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre with

Premium Petrol Prices Rise by 2.09 per Liter Amid Global Oil Surge

New Delhi, March 20: In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, oil marketing companies have increased the price of premium petrol by 2.09

Satire | Dictionary of foreign policy

It involves the strategic use of hugs, medals, photo-ops, audio-less videos and more

IWT to remain in abeyance until Pak ends support to terrorism: India

New Delhi, Mar 20: India has said the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops supporting terrorism. India

ED attaches 5,046.91-crore assets in PACL case

The agency has thus far attached movable and immovable properties valued at approximately 22,656.91 crore, including assets located both in India

Kerala Elections: Congress Leader V.D. Satheesan Claims UDF Victory

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, expressed confidence in the United Democratic

Delhi HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel

The court had observed that the status report filed by the under Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issue was absolutely bald a

Assam elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalikbari constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency. He seeks a sixth consecutive term. Sarma led

Novartis to buy experimental breast cancer drug in up to $3 billion deal

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is set to acquire a promising breast cancer drug candidate from US biotech firm Synnovation Therapeutics. The deal is va

World Sparrow Day | AI tool for awareness and conservation

To mark World Sparrow Day (March 20),Coimbatore-based NGO ChittukuruvigalArakkattalaipresents an AI-driven initiative to spread the word on conse

Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, and not just limited to ones own community: Supreme Court

Justice Nagarathna said the court was against the phenomenon of hate speech, whether it was targeted at one or the other community

Crackdown on Gambling: 3 Externed from Belagavi District

Three alleged offenders in Belagavi have been externed for six months for repeated illegal gambling and narcotics involvement as part of a police

Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Kamal Haasan Honored with Prestigious Paddy Jairaj Film Award

Mumbai, March 20: Renowned actor Kamal Haasan has been awarded the Paddy Jairaj Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. This accolade rec

West Asia conflict to push up pesticide input costs by 20-25%, warns industry body

India's crop protection industry faces a 20-25 percent rise in input costs due to the West Asia conflict. This disruption threatens pesticide sho

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update reveals suspect theory, CCTV clues, FBI probe details

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update shows new suspect theory, CCTV clues, ransom demand, FBI silence, and

IIT Delhi Spinout DeepLase Raises 6 Crore Seed Round co-led by MGF Kavachh and Yali Capital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. This

CBFC Denied Permission to Screen The Voice of Hind Rajab?

Tunisian Film on Paliestinian Child killed in Israel Gaza war orally denied release by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the films Indi

CBSE Board Exam Result 2026: Special marking formula announced for students in this region, check latest update

CBSE is introducing a new assessment plan for students affected by the Iran conflict. Class 10 students will be evaluated based on exams taken. A

Kannada Development Authority Chairman releases book on Bhootaradhane

Author Poovappa Kaniyoor has revised and refined his research done 22 years ago and published it after it has matured.

Kyvex announces strategic partnership with IPL player Vaibhav Arora of KKR

Kyvex, founded by Indian entrepreneur Pearl Kapur alongside Chief Technology Officer Ravindra Varna, today announced a strategic partnership with

Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 53

SEOUL, Mar 20: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Koreas central city of Daejeon injured at least 53 people on Friday as officials warned t

Telangana Budget 2026-27| Allocations to farm, irrigation, energy sectors remain unchanged

Despite stupendous performance being put up by the Agriculture sector, the allocation for it is pruned to 23,179 for 2026-27 from 24,439 crore

Matrixport Rebrands as BIT in Strategic Repositioning

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows.

iQIYIs Pursuit of Jade Captures Global Audience with Chart-Topping Performance

Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

A Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtras Anjarle as Indias most structurally compelling coastal land market undersupplied, infrastruct

Chinas open-source modernization offers inspiration for global development, says expert

HOY Unveils a Powerhouse Line-up of Talent for its Bold New Chapter

Sunyash Shedge Aims to Contribute to Punjab Kings IPL Championship Bid

New Delhi, March 20: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28. After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in la

'Indirect Yet Palpable': Iran War's Impact On Real Estate In Mumbai

Iran War Impact: Mumbai's real estate sector has started witnessing a drop in demand from global companies for office spaces.

Omar Abdullah Backs Administrative Transfer Move Amid West Bengal Poll Row

Abdullah criticized the idea that bureaucracy can influence election outcomes, stating that genuine electoral success depends on political leader

Singapore arrests Amos Yee, former US asylum seeker, over National Service violations

SINGAPORE, Mar 20: Singapore authorities said on Friday that Amos Yee Pang Sang was arrested at Changi Airport upon his return to the country and

Did meteor fragments reach the US after March 17 Fireball? What residents need to know after the loud boom

According to NASA, an asteroid measuring about six feet across and weighing roughly six tonnes entered Earths atmosphere on March 17, travelling

Bengalurus KIA named best regional airport in India and south Asia; moves to 41st spot in global rankings

While Terminal 2 became the first in India to receive a 5-star Skytrax rating, the airport has also achieved the highest Level 5 Accreditation un

US Pentagon seeks USD 200 billion for war in Iran amid Congressional scrutiny

WASHINGTON, Mar 20: The Pentagon has requested USD 200 billion in supplemental funding for the ongoing war against Iran, sending the proposal to

Are your eye drops safe? CDSCO flags illegal products, doctors issue strong warning on irritation, conjunctivitis

Authorities have launched a major crackdown on unapproved dry eye relief drops being sold without mandatory CDSCO approval. States and Union Terr

Telangana Budget 202627: Hyderabad plans span metro expansion, Future City

Hyderabad: Presenting the 202627 Telangana Budget in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu outlined a

Five youth, including three BTech students, go missing in Godavari river

Five youth, including three BTech students from Andhra Pradesh, went missing after going for a swim in the Godavari river on Friday, March 20. Th

Sri Lanka refused US request to land warplanes: Dissanayake

COLOMBO, Mar 20: Sri Lanka refused permission for the US to land two of its warplanes in the islands southeast Mattala International Airport in e

Police in Nawada Arrests 10 Suspects in Major Cyber Fraud Case

Nawada, March 20: The Nawada police have arrested ten suspects in a significant cybercrime case, along with one minor. This operation was announc

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stresses energy security amid global tensions

Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lal called for coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to ensure affordable and efficien

Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengals Murshidabad

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security

Firstsource Introduces Intelligence That Operates

A Full-Stack, Agent-First Model That Closes the Enterprise AI Deployment Gap

AeroDel signs exclusive licensing arrangement with Zydus for launching Aerolife Mini, Indias First Foldable, Always Attached pMDI Enhancer

BRO Intensifies Snow Clearance After Heavy Snow Disrupts J&K Roads

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified snow clearance operations across key routes in Jammu after heavy snowfall disr

Taiwan hosts APEC Workshop Highlights Innovative Technologies for Low-Carbon Food Supply Chains

MetaOptics progresses on its strategic growth and leadership transition initiatives

Indias Energy Storage Capacity Expected to Surge by 2033: Report

New Delhi, March 20: Indias stationary energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth. A report released on Friday indicates that the total p

Israel, Iran war: Trump weighs military options on Kharg Island to reopen Hormuz

Middle East war: The Trump administration is exploring options to control Kharg Island. This move aims to pressure Iran regarding the Strait of H

Luxor brings Crayola products to India via long-term partnership

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd on Friday announced a long-term partnership with Crayola LLC, bringing products of Americas

India blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza film The Voice of Hind Rajab

The Indian theatrical release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film based on a real incident during the Gaza conflict, has been blo

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India launches 2 new resorts, adds 159 rooms

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd on Friday announced addition of 159 rooms to its portfolio through the launch of two new

Unorganised, gig workers meet Delhi CM ahead of budget; seek job security, gender-specific policies

We have engaged with people across sections to ensure the budget reflects their suggestions, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Lexus Prices New Luxury ES 500e at Rs 89.99 lakh

The company is also offering an 11kW AC home charger. The company claims that using a fast 150kW DC fast charger, the battery can be topped up fr

Supreme Court Rejects Petition for Action Against Brahmin Hate Speech

Mahalingam Balaji sought to withdraw his plea after the court questioned why only one community was protected from hate speech.

NIPER Raebareli partners with Roche Pharma to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Education and Research Capability Building Collaboration

Crescel Reports Positive Randomized Controlled Trial Results for Biobotanical Skin Renewal Cream in Rosacea

Study Shows Greater Clinical Improvement vs.Metronidazole-Based Standard of Care with Favorable Tolerability

IEA advocates work from home, reduced air travel to tackle oil shock

NEW DELHI, Mar 20:The International Energy Agency (IEA) has advocated a set of immediate demand-side measures, including work-from-home, lower sp

IIT Delhi Spinout DeepLase Raises 6 Crore Seed Round co-led by Kavachh and Yali Capital

How 'Dhurandhar 2' Gaslights its Own Protagonist

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' doesnt just tell the story of a man being exploited. It indulges in that exploitation.

Max Estates aims Rs 3K cr revenue from new housing project in Noida

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Realty firm Max Estates Ltd expects Rs 3,000 crore revenue from a new housing project in Noida. In a regulatory filing on Frid

Centre Hosts 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' To Strengthen District-Level HIV Response

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the 'Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala' here to strengthen districtlevel

Every Step Counts: Manipal Hospital Millers Road Hosts Walkathon to Promote Active Living

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams CPI(M) defectors, cites rise of parliamentary ambitions

They (G. Sudhakaran and T.K. Govindan) have destroyed their long political legacy. In our view, this amounts to betrayal joining hands with riva

Amnesty International Raises Alarming Questions Over Kabul Airstrike, Demands Accountability from Pakistan

Islamabad, March 20: Amnesty International, the global human rights organization, has expressed serious concerns regarding a recent airstrike by

Maharashtra government consults stakeholders on Uniform Civil Code

Move follows a demand from BJP MLC Parinay Fuke for a Uniform Civil Code similar to the one in Uttarakhand

HRA exemption rises to 50% for salaried employees in Hyderabad under new IT rules

HRA exemption is a tax break for salaried employees living in rented houses.

Why is Unilever looking to sell its food business?

In a strategic pivot, Unilever is exploring the sale of its food division to McCormick & Company, a potential match that could fuse popular brand

Watch: EU announces 450 million in humanitarian aid to Gulf countries hit by West Asia war

Congress Has No Intention of Fulfilling Promises: KTR

Criticising the conduct of the Assembly, KTR remarked that democratic values were bulldozed, with the government denying the opposition an opport

Pak stars Wahaj Ali and Maya Alis reunion after Sunn Mere Dil

Islamabad: Pakistani stars Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali, among the most celebrated names in Lollywood, won hearts with their crackling chemistry in Sun

Government says LPG situation still worrisome; urges shift to PNG

India's LPG supply is normal but demand is worrisome. The government encourages a shift to piped natural gas. Monitoring of West Asia continues,

Funding cuts leave minority students fighting to stay in higher education and research

APCRDA job mela on March 25

The event scheduled to be organised at the Skill Hub in Thulluru is expected to fill over 452 vacancies across multiple sectors

'Real Dhurandhar' in Pakistan: Maratha man celebrates Gudi Padwa in Karachi, netizens are in awe. Viral video has more than 2 million views

A video of a Pakistani Maratha man celebrating Gudi Padwa with his family in Pakistan's Karachi has taken the internet by storm. The content crea

Mangaluru-Moodbidri NH 169 portion near Yedapadavu opens for traffic after month-long closure

The National Highways Authority of India has completed construction of one of the two-carriageways of Yedapadavu bypass facilitating traffic move

Premium Petrol Price Up By Rs 2, Cost Of Normal Petrol Stays Unchanged

Power Petrol Price Up By Rs 2, Price Of Normal Petrol Remains Unchanged

New BTS Album Drops Ahead of Comeback Mega-Gig

Streaming giant Spotify said that fans pre-saved the album more than five million times, a record for a K-pop act.

Government Issues Notification for Income Tax Rules 2026, Simplifying Return Filing

New Delhi, March 20: The central government has released a notification for the Income Tax Rules 2026. This sets the stage for the new Income Tax

Sharjeel Imam released on 10-day interim bail for brothers wedding

New Delhi: Activist Sharjeel Imam walked out of Tihar jail on Friday, March 20, after a Delhi court granted him interim bail for 10 days to atten

Dhurandhar 2: Rakesh Bedi aka Jameel Jamali says Bhook lagi hai, what Arjun Rampal replied is now going viral

Rakesh Bedi Dhurandhar 2 Update: Rakesh Bedi's humorous request for food after the 'Dhurandhar 2' premiere led to a witty retort from Arjun Rampa

Uttarakhand Cabinet Expansion: Five MLAs Take Oath As Ministers

Dehradun, March 20 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inducted five new ministers in the state cabinet on Friday, taking the t

BRO Intensifies Snow Clearance On Mughal, Basohli-Bhaderwah Roads In Jammu After Heavy Snowfall

Jammu, Mar 20: As the heavy snowfall disrupted traffic movement in several parts of the Jammu region, the Border Roads Organisation has intensifi

'Tradition' or coercion? Junior doctors allege forced payments, humiliation at MAMC

Junior doctors at Maulana Azad Medical College reportedly still fund senior doctors' meals. This alleged tradition persists despite college admin

Premium Petrol Prices Hike Up to 2.35 per Litre

BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL increase rates for Speed, Power, and XP95; regular petrol prices remain unchanged.

FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA failed to take meaningful action against Beitar Jerusalem