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Iran and the politics of martyrdom

By assassinating Khamenei, Larijani and others, the U.S. and Israel have elevated them, in the eyes of their supporters, to a higher realm of mar

Execution of development projects, infrastructure augmentation to occupy centre stage in electioneering

Two arrested for illegal transportation of cattle

AIDYO seeks ban on obscene song in Kannada film KD

The Dharwad district unit of All India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) has sought an immediate ban on a song from the film Kanada film KD,

Telangana Budget FY2026-27: Government to launch spree of new schemes

Schemes range from insurance coverage to all citizens to accidental cover of 1.2 crore to staff

Governor Kavinder Gupta Addresses Key Issues from Drugs to Ladakh Development

Jammu, March 20: Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, responded on Friday to social activist Sonam Wangchuks release from detention unde

Forest fires in Kudremukh, Forest Dept. orders probe

Lone elephants stir fear across Chittoors inter-State border villages

Brazil Hosts China in Spring Global Dialogue Session

Braslia, March 20: A global dialogue titled China in Spring: Chinas Development and Global Opportunities was held in Braslia, organized jointly b

Mangaluru court imposes fine on four persons found guilty of assaulting a couple in Belthangady

Andhra Pradesh was No.1 in unemployment during YSRCP governments term, says I&PR Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy

Quoting from Periodic Labour Force Survey and NCRB data, the Minister asserts that the NDA government, in contrast, has provided 6,28,347 jobs in

BRS MLAs stage walkout during Budget speech

TDP leaders, youth take out rally thanking govt. for releasing job calendar with over 10,000 vacancies

Visakhapatnam MP terms it a progressive step with clear recruitment timelines

Tiger makes two cattle kills in four days in Jagtial

Senior railway engineer inspects Thiruthuraipoondi-Pattukottai electrified stretch

Principal Chief Electrical Engineer of Southern Railway Ganesh, along with senior officers, carries out speed trial run in an inspection special

Telangana Budget FY2026-27: IT Department gets 875 crore in Budget

Telanganas IT exports reached 3.13 lakh crore, over 9.39 lakh people employed, says Bhatti

Student allegedly attacked by seniors in Kozhikode

Probe under way against 15 suspected senior students from a higher secondary school near Madavoor in Kozhikode district

Flying squads seize 2 lakh during election inspections in Kozhikode

ISL | Desperate Kerala Blasters hosts a resurgent Punjab

Tiruchi Corporation announces parking fee to streamline Rockfort temple traffic

Located about 200 metres from the Rockfort temple, the parking lot can accommodate about 50 cars and a sizeable number of two-wheelers

Application invited for posts in Guntur Child Protection Unit

Applications will be received during the office hours from March 23 to 31

China Develops New Perennial Rice Variety for Sustainable Agriculture

Beijing, March 20: After years of research, Chinese scientists have identified a key gene responsible for the long-term growth of wild rice. Base

Telanganas way to generate revenues: Tap Centrally Sponsored Schemes, plug leakages, rationalise taxes where possible

Experts note heavy spending on revenue expenditure, including welfare schemes, and say that less capex spend limits space for asset creation

Kodagu district accounts for 38% of States human-wildlife conflict deaths: Minister

Strengthen anti-elephant conflict measures, Mr. Khandre tells officials; a one-month deadline has been given to repair elephant trenches in the c

World Down Syndrome Day observed in Tiruchi

Andhra Pradeshs job calendar to fill only 10,000 posts disappointing, says APCC chief Sharmila

There are as many as 1.80 lakh vacant posts across 153 departments in the State, and yet the government claims to have fulfilled its promise unde

CBI questions Anil Ambani for second day in connection with 2,929-crore cheating case

On Thursday (March 19, 2026), the CBI sought his responses on alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in the loan funds

Vizianagaram Collector directs municipal officials to focus on drinking water and sanitation

Chhattisgarh Set to Host First Khelo India Tribal Games from March 25 to April 3

Raipur, March 20: Chhattisgarh is fully prepared to host the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games from March 25 to April 3. This competition will t

Punjab Police Uncovers Major Cybercrime Ring Linked to Chinese Handlers, Three Arrested

Chandigarh, March 20: The Punjab Polices Cyber Crime Wing has dismantled a significant cybercrime syndicate. This group facilitated the transfer

Pilot manufacturing plant of rare earth permanent magnets set up at ARCI, Hyderabad

Nd-Fe-B magnets are essential components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, electronics and advanced manufacturing technologies

Telangana Budget: Eight crore devotees expected to take dip during Godavari Pushkaralu

Direct train to Hyderabad from Srikakulam on the cards, says Ram Mohan Naidu

Union Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates experimental stoppages for three trains in Srikakulam district; A.P. Agriculture Minister promises impr

Mamata Banerjee Unveils 10 Promises Ahead of Bengal Elections 2026

Kolkata, March 20: Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released its manifesto. Chief Minister Mama

Pregnant woman, baby among eight killed in collision on Salem-Coimbatore Highway

AINRC and BJP finalise seat-sharing deal in Puducherry

AINRC to contest in 16 Assembly constituencies, while BJP is expected to contest 10 seats; two seats each for Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi and AIAD

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modis privacy law

NEW DELHI, March 20 (Reuters) Transparency activists and journalists are taking the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indias top cou

Gas shortage forces Chennai eatery to switch to firewood

Navratri Special: 10 Women Cops Set Example in Rajasthan Police

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In a strong message of women empowerment, 10 women personnel of the Rajasthan Police have set remarkable

Dhurandhar The Revenge: Ranveer Singhs actioner opens big, crosses Rs 200 crore at the box office

The film earned over Rs 43 crore from paid previews on Wednesday, the highest ever for an Indian film, and Rs 102.55 crore on its opening day on

Applications invited for election duty from retired police officers

Govt. launches drive to upgrade 1,803 burial and cremation grounds in State

As an immediate measure, all Urban Local Bodies have been directed to ensure minimum service standards at these sites within 15 days

Livestock units exempted from paying key charges in ULBs and UDAs in Andhra Pradesh

The move is expected to facilitate establishment of livestock units in peri-urban and urban areas, boosting productivity and incomes

Fluctuations in Precious Metal Prices Amid Rising Tensions in the Gulf Region

Mumbai, March 20: Precious metals experienced volatility on the last trading day of the week, Friday, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

Gangaur Celebrations Light Up Jaipur Evening

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A vibrant blend of tradition, enthusiasm and cultural beauty was witnessed as Jaipur Pushkarna Sakhis org

RCBs IPL 2026 Success Hinges on Hazelwoods Availability, Says Faf du Plessis

New Delhi, March 20: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will ai

Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water Joins Rajasthan Royals as an Official Partner

Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water, from Suntory Global Spirits, today announced its partnership with Rajasthan Royals as the Official Partner for

Bengaluru second airport: Tender floated for feasibility, strategy report, says Minister Patil

Karnataka is embarking on an ambitious venture to create a second international airport in the vicinity of Bengaluru. As part of this initiative,

First randomisation of EVMs/VVPATs to be held on March 23

Mamata woos voters with 10 commitments, says Bengal will be destination for industry

Mamata Banerjees promises range from industrial infrastructure, upgraded schools, better healthcare and 24/7 power supply among others

Cambrian Skillsda emerges winner of Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0

The startup received a cash prize of 1 crore along with a trophy.

Prominent Politician Criticizes Fuel Price Hike as Exploitation

New Delhi, March 20: The recent increase in petrol prices has sparked significant political debate. Senior Congress leader and MP Pramod Tiwari l

Steel Ball Run: Jojos Bizarre Adventure premiere review: Campy cowboy mythmaking kicks off the greatest race in anime history

Few anime make the medium feel as embarrassingly underdressed as JJBA, and Steel Ball Run begins this bizarre new Western leg in Hirohiko Arakis

A Rs 3.24 lakh crore promise: Telanganas budget is a Congress manifesto

Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday presented a Rs 3,24,234 crore budget for the financial year 2026

MPUAT Distributes Virat Seeds to Tribal Farmers

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology organised a farmer training programme under the

Sydney Sweeneys net worth soars as fashion deals and TV hits quadruple her fortune

Sydney Sweeney's net worth has quadrupled to $40 million in two years, fueled by her new lingerie line, Syrn, and lucrative fashion deals. The ac

Rupee Crosses 93 Against Dollar for the First Time

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian rupee has crossed the 93 mark against the US dollar for the first time, opening at 92.92 and later slipping to 93.08

BSEB Bihar Board Result 2026: Anticipation Builds for 28 Lakh Students

Patna, March 20: The results for the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for the 10th and 12th grades are expected to be released in the last w

NICE opens 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar in Bengaluru

The newly constructed four-lane stretch directly links Deepanjali Nagar junction (BHEL Circle) to NICE Road near Hosakerehalli PES College, and i

Iran is defiant nearly 3 weeks into the war, hitting oil facilities around the Gulf

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026 (AP) Iran defiantly insisted Friday that it would deny its enemies their security and that it was st

BJP slams Telangana budget as recycled and directionless

Ramzan holiday shifted to March 21 in Andhra Pradesh

The decision follows the request of the Waqf Boards Chief Executive Officer as the crescent moon has not been sighted on March 20

Gujarat Aims for a Trillion-Dollar Economy by 2030, Says CM Bhupendra Patel

Ahmedabad, March 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) state annual session in Ahmedaba

Diesel price hiked? Check latest rates in your city as premium petrol cost goes up by Rs 2

Diesel price hike: Bulk diesel prices have surged by Rs 22 per litre due to rising global crude oil costs, impacting industrial users. However, r

Eid Bank Holiday Date Confusion Cleared

New Delhi, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Confusion among bank customers regarding holidays for Eid 2026 has now largely been resolved. Customer

Social Security COLA 2027: Early data hints at what your benefits could look like

Social Security COLA 2027 may stay near 2.8% based on early data, but it is not final yet. Inflation and oil prices are rising, which can change

6 easy and gentle ways to release back tension after a long workday

After long workdays, spinal tension is inevitable, but cracking your back shouldn't be painful. This story explores six gentle, strain-free metho

Bank Holiday Alert: When Are Banks Closed for Eid in 2026?

Mumbai, March 20: The confusion surrounding bank holidays for Eid in 2026 has largely been clarified. Customers are advised to check their states

The Shah Rukh Khan song that features 15+ Bollywood films

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Romance, has given Indian cinema some of its most iconic love stories. From Dilwale Dulhania

Switzerland halts weapons exports to US due to Iran war

Switzerland has announced a pause on weapon export licenses to the United States, a decision driven by the rising hostilities with Iran. Upholdin

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be...' - life lessons on critical thinking and logic by creator of Sherlock Holmes and A Study in Scarlet author

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, offered a powerful quote on truth and logic. His words em

Prepare plan to prevent traffic congestion at Anandapuram Junction, MLA and Collector tell NHAI

They call for immediate steps and long-term strategy as traffic likely to increase with Bhogapuram airport

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Can you vote if your voter ID card has spelling mistakes?

ECI says, clerical errors, spelling mistakes, etc., in the EPIC could be ignored provided the identity of the elector can be established by the E

Top news of the day: Premium petrol prices hiked by up to 2-3/litre; fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks

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Navigational rights and freedoms of merchant and commercial vessels must be respected: India

LONDON, Mar 20: Voicing deep concern over the evolving situation in West Asia, India has called for de-escalation through dialogue while assertin

Lt Governor Greets People On Eid -ul-Fitr

Jammu, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is be

Monsoon Hygiene Tips for Babies: Keeping Skin and Clothes Dry

The pitter-patter of raindrops on the windowpane is a welcome relief after a scorching summer. But for parents of infants, the monsoon brings mor

Employee health risks rise as work patterns change, says study

Data from 77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 preventive screenings reveals early onset of metabolic issues such as pre-diabetes, hypertension, an

AI Summit protest: Court grants anticipatory bail to Manish Sharma, directs him to join investigation

Manish Sharma received anticipatory bail in the AI summit protest case. He must join the investigation tomorrow. The court stated Delhi Police wi

Loud singing on Bengaluru Metro: Young passengers deboarded, 14 penalised by police

A viral clip shows a group occupying the ladies coach, sitting on the floor and singing Hindi songs, in violation of norms. The video drew widesp

World Oral Health Day Celebrated at Pacific Dental College

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific Dental College & Hospital marked World Oral Health Day on Friday with enthusiasm under the theme

Meet Bharadwajan, a trained pilot, who performs the traditional Araiyar sevai in Srirangam

Bharadwajan Araiyar explains how the sacred performance tradition continues unbroken in Srirangam across centuries.

Delhi Launches 300 New Electric Buses to Enhance Public Transport

New Delhi, March 20: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated several key projects from the Indraprastha Bus Depot on Friday. She flagged off 300 n

TDP office employee dies in midnight brawl in Srikakulam

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes escalate, Tehran says war will go on

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, confirmed that an Indian national was killed during recent attacks in the Kingdom on Marc

Government blocks 300 illegal gambling and betting platforms

Banned entities include sports betting portals, casino platforms offering slots and roulette, live dealer tables, betting exchanges functioning l

Indian Citizen Dies in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict in the Region

New Delhi, March 20: An Indian citizen has tragically died in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran con

Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 pts

Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up most of their intra-day gains to end nearly 0.5 per cent higher on Friday,

Prices of flats in Hyderabad real estate market may jump due to global crisis

Hyderabad: The prices of flats in Hyderabad may increase as the global shipping crisis begins to impact the real estate market. The disruption ca

Exiled Iranian writer Shahrnush Parsipur on her International Booker Prize-nominated novella

Published in 1989, the book was seen as an act of insurrection and Parsipur was jailed, while the novella was banned