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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.

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

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

Surveillance cameras to be installed in all polling booths in Perambalur district: Collector

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

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

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

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: The journey of a thousand miles begins with...

Lao Tzu's timeless wisdom, 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,' emphasizes that significant achievements stem from initia

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

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

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.

Sensex Jumps 938 Pts, Nifty Settles Above 23,400 on Bargain Buying After 3-Day Fall

In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai's SSE Composite index ended lower, while South Korea's benchmark Kospi and Hong Kong's Ha

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

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

Hathras gangrape: Hearing in defamation case against Rahul deferred to April 13

In a significant legal development, the defamation hearing linked to Rahul Gandhi has been rescheduled. The case stems from comments he made foll

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.

Kerala: Woman Hacked to Death by Mother-in-law Over Serving Tea

Shanta (70) allegedly attacked her daughter-in-law with a machete following an argument over serving tea.

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

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

Russia fines Telegram app $4,32,366 for failing to remove banned content

Telegram rejects the charge and has accused Russia of trying to throttle its services

Video: Robot Arrested In Macau For Frightening 70-Year-Old Woman

The incident sparked a debate on social media, with many users joking that the robot had been arrested.

Assembly polls dates: K C Venugopal accuses ECI of bias; terms its stand as mysterious

This election date has been announced with the objective of cutting short the campaigning of the candidates and limiting the Congress leaders who

NDTV Exclusive: Ghosts In Ghillie Suits - Inside A Ukrainian Sniper's Killshot

NDTV caught up with a sniper from the Second Corps Khartiia of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigade Raid, special operations sniper unit, who s

Total Cost Of Running A US LLC From India In 2026: Beyond The Filing Fee

Under current law, every LLC in every state must maintain a registered agent with a physical US address.

Maharashtra partners with Wadhwani AI to deploy artificial intelligence in public health services

The use of AI tools is expected to help healthcare workers deliver timely and targeted interventions

Why low-code and no-code platforms are gaining ground in enterprise software development

Low-code and no-code platforms are empowering companies to build software applications faster and more affordably, addressing a global shortage o

Himachal government signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost dairy sector

The Chief Minister also said the state government is monitoring the situation regarding LPG supply and would take up the matter with the central

NCP(SP) won't contest against Sunetra Pawar in Baramati Assembly bypoll: Supriya Sule

Speaking about the LPG situation amid the West Asia conflict, Supriya Sule said the Centre should convene an all-party meeting and take everyone

India says it has not had talks with the US on deployment of warships in Strait of Hormuz

EAM Jaishankar thanks Armenia for evacuating 550 Indian nationals from Iran

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked the Government and people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian natio

Lured with chocolates, 6-year-old raped, murdered in Hyderabads Narsingi

Hyderabad: Police arrested a man for allegedly raping and murdering a six-year-old girl in Hyderabads Narsingi on Sunday, March 15, after luring

ASI permits T.N. Archaeology Department to conduct excavations in Keeladi, seven other sites

The approval was granted on March 13 following the recommendation of an expert committee

Agra's delicate marble inlay industry suffers as exports to West Asia halted amid prevailing crisis

Agra's famed marble inlay craft, Pachikari, is grinding to a halt. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has stopped orders from the region, the main

Bumrah Faces Hilarious Trolling From Wife For Two-Word Anniversary Post

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his fifth wedding anniversary with sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan on Sunday.

Pink tickets in DTC buses to continue for 3 months; no need to rush for smart cards: Delhi CM

Delhi women can continue enjoying free bus travel for three more months using the existing pink ticket system. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured

Go to High Court first, SC tells journalist Ravi Nair in Adani notice case

New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Monday, March 16, refused to entertain a plea by journalist Ravi Nair challenging a Gujarat Crime Branch notice is

What is Operation Aspides, the EU naval shield now at the centre of Strait of Hormuz reopening talks

Tensions rise in the global oil arena following Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. To address this urgent situation, EU ministers are explo

Pune-based scientists develop synthetic gas that can become an alternative to LPG

CSIR-NCL scientists have developed an indigenous technology to produce Dimethyl Ether (DME), a clean-burning fuel that can be blended with LPG. T

'Will UK abandon US in Iran War? British PM Keir Starmer holds a press conference | LIVE

Fire breaks out on Manali sub-station premises

Personnel from the Fire and Rescue Services swiftly brought the blaze under control. No casualties or injuries were reported.

EU Considers Measures to Ensure Uninterrupted Access to Strait of Hormuz

France and EU plan coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz if hostilities decrease.

SEBI plans light-touch penalty structure for investment advisers

SEBI is working on a standardised light-touch penalty structure aimed at encouraging compliance while ensuring transparency and fairness.

Pokemon Go Players Unknowingly Built A Massive Image Database Now Used To Train Robots

Each robot employs multiple cameras to perceive its surrounding environment, matching those visual inputs against Niantic Spatial's world model.

India says no talks with US on Strait of Hormuz security amid Weat Asia war: Report

India has not engaged in talks with the United States regarding assistance for ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This key oil shipping route

Hamnet Streaming: Where can you watch Oscar winning Jessie Buckley starrer online? Is it available on Netflix?

The film, adapted from Maggie OFarrells bestselling novel, centres on the profound grief endured by the family of playwright William Shakespeare

J&K Govt Directs Departments To Clear Pending Electricity Dues Promptly

JAMMU, Mar 16: The Finance Department, Jammu and Kashmir has directed all government departments to ensure timely clearance of pending electricit

'Freeze RSS assets, stop arms sales to India': US religious freedom panel recommends sanctions over minority violations

USCIRF: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), an independent, bipartisan federal government body, has released it

SC Dismisses Journalist's Plea Challenging Summons Related to Adani Report

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which also refused to grant Nair interim protection from any coercive action by the Gujarat Po

Priya Maganti on Curating Weddings Into Personalised Visual Stories

Destination weddings arent about the crowd or the dcor; they are about the laughter, the rituals shared, and creating memories that feel truly in

Parliament yet to act on end-of-life care law despite repeated Supreme Court nudges: Rajya Sabha MP

IUML MP Haris Beeran (Kerala) called on the government to introduce the Medical Treatment of terminally ill patients (End-of-Life Care) Act, as r

Molicel Achieves RBA Silver Status, Setting a New Benchmark for Ethical Battery Manufacturing

Tamil Nadu election: TVK to ally only with parties that accept Vijay as CM, says Sengottaiyan

Addressing the public, Mr. Sengottaiyan said several parties were attempting to include the TVK in their alliances

Cricket rejected him, Bollywood made him a Rs 1,300 crore director

Hyderabad: Aditya Dhar is now one of the most talked-about filmmakers in Bollywood. After the huge success of Uri: The Surgical Strike and Dhuran

Assam: Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi Threatens To Quit Congress

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the development reflected his earlier prediction that Bordoloi might not remain in the Congress for long

Over 13,000 teaching posts vacant in KVs, Navodaya schools: Education ministry

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Over 13,000 teaching positions are vacant in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across the count

Stop military ops immediately, China in response to Trumps call to help protect Strait of Hormuz

BEIJING, Mar 16: China on Monday called on all sides to immediately stop military operations in West Asia in response to US President Donald Trum

India warns nationals in Iran against crossing land borders without coordination

The Indian Embassy in Tehran has again warned Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt to cross any land border without prior coordination with th

Power demand in India to hit record highs in summer, adding to energy woes

Power use could top out at 283 gigawatts during the most extreme periods, a 13% jump compared to the current record of 250 gigawatts set in the s

Pak reported over 3,600 child abuse cases in 2025

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16: At least 3,630 child abuse cases were reported across Pakistan in 2025,marking an 8 per cent increase from the year before th

Union Minister Hardeep Puri's daughter files Rs 10 cr defamation suit over online posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein

Hardeep Singh Puri's daughter has filed a Rs 10 crore defamation suit against individuals and online platforms for allegedly linking her to Jeffr

Sebi clears IPO plans of Travelstack, Learnfluence, Tea Post; 3 issues withdrawn

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Three companies travel technology firm Travelstack Tech, Learnfluence Education, which operates the Lakshya coaching centres

Govt to soon come out with revamped Stand-Up India scheme: Nirmala Sitharaman

The government is set to introduce a revamped Stand-Up India scheme. This initiative will offer enhanced benefits to entrepreneurs from Scheduled

Hardeep Puri's Daughter Sues for Defamation Over Epstein Allegations

The suit states that beginning around February 22, 2026, a series of defamatory posts, articles, videos, threads, thumbnails and captions were pu

What are Asian countries doing to offset the oil-price rise

Global oil prices surge and markets fall amid fears of inflation and slowed growth. Asian countries, heavily reliant on Gulf oil, are taking acti

1.60 lakh additions in Jammu and Kashmir annual voter roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted

Jammu recorded the most deletions at 10,430, followed by Budgam with 7,762 and Anantnag with 5,241, it said

Bihar Police SI Prelims Result out at bpssc.bihar.gov.in: check steps to download and more

The Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) has announced the results for the Police Sub-Inspector (SI) preliminary examination. Can

Ola Electric plans Rs 2,000 cr fundraise for battery arm

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Ola Electric has kicked off a plan to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a stake in its battery arm, Ola Cell Technologies