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1,000 Indians still in Iran, 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: MEA to Par panel

There are about 1,000 still in Iran, but not all of them necessarily wish to leave, chairman of the panel Shashi Tharoor told reporters here afte

Saudi Aramco-Exxon refinery SAMREF in Saudi Arabia's Yanbu targeted

Attack comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disruptions to Gulf oil exports following Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Israelis drove decision to start war, says former Director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre Joe Kent

The Ayatollah didnt fear dying... he knew if he was killed the regime would survive: Kent

Denis Villeneuve Says Dune: Part Three Will Be a Thriller, Unlike Previous Films

The film is expected to be shot largely on film, with IMAX digital used for desert sequences.

SC quashes FIR against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the criminal proceedings against YouTuber and Big Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in a case registered linked

Tacit TMC-BJP understanding dominating Bengal poll narrative: Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya

West Bengal's political landscape faces a tough election. Senior Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya points to a perceived understanding between

Melbourne Shocker: Teen stabs woman on her way to work inside shopping centre; arrested

A shocking incident unfolded in Melbourne's south-east. A teenage boy allegedly stabbed a woman as she walked to work at M-City Shopping Centre i

Fisherman missing as country boat capsizes off Pudukottai coast

Kuppuraj went missing after the boat capsized, while his son managed to hold on to the vessel and wasrescued by other fishermen

BJP List for Assam Assembly Elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma eyes sixth Jalukbari win; Pradyut Bordoloi to fight from Dispur

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam elections. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will seek a six

No-flame kitchens keep restaurants running

As restaurants face an LPG shortage due to the ongoing conflict between US-Israel and Iran that has disrupted supply from West Asia, some of them

Soil Pollution: Environmental Concern and the Way Forward

Dr. Lakhvinder Singh lakhvinderofficialrecord@gmail.com We all discuss pollution almost daily and our discussions mostly revolve around air qual

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan, LDF will not get a third term, says G Sudhakaran

Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran predicts a change in Kerala's political landscape. He believes the ruling LDF will not secure a third term in o

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting

President Trump seeks Japan's support for the war on Iran. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a difficult choice. She must balance US demands wi

Sara Arjun's role in Dhurandhar 2 puts the spotlight on moles. Influencer explains why theyre special, not flaws to fix

Dhurandhar 2 actor Sara Arjun's prominent chin mole has sparked a viral conversation, with influencer Misbah Sheikh celebrating it as a unique be

Sarke Chunari Song Row: Women's Commission Summons Nora, Sanjay Dutt and Producers for Inquiry

The commission stated that the song appears to be sexually suggestive and objectionable, which leads to the violations of provisions under the Bh

Ugadi Celebrated with Fervour in Telangana

A highlight of the festivities was the preparation and consumption of 'Ugadi pachadi', which is made of neem flowers (bitter), raw unripe green m

Iran hangs three convicted of killing police in recent unrest: Judiciary

Iran executed three people on Thursday convicted of killing police officers and carrying out operations in favour of the United States and Israel

Russia-Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war: report

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

Opinion: Opinion: No Partners, No Power? The Shrinking Circle Of Vijay's TVK

In politics, timing is everything. And in Tamil Nadu, timing without alliances is often nothing. By insisting that he will neither join an allian

5,600 Kg Of Fake Paneer, Dairy, Chemicals-Laced Pickles And Paste Busted In Hyderabad During Festivals

Hyderabad police busted adulterated food during the festive season, seizing thousands of kilos of fake paneer and dairy products sold to hotels a

Powerful solar storm to light up Canada skies as Rare aurora borealis display expected nationwide, everything you need to know about the location, timing and best viewing conditions

Canada is set for a spectacular light show this week. A powerful solar storm is predicted to bring the aurora borealis to many parts of the count

Hyderabad girl ends life after parents restrict relationship

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old Hyderabad girl died by suicide after her parents imposed restrictions on her relationship. The incident took place in Sr

AP Job Calendar 2026 released: Check vacancies, recruitment schedule, steps to download and other key details

Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a 2026 Job Calendar, planning to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments. The recruitment drive, starting

Could A Smart Pillow Help You Stop Scrolling Before Bed? Glasgow Scientists Think So

Computing scientists at the University of Glasgow have built a prototype pillow with a built-in speaker and tactile sensors, designed to let user

Snehlata Vasaikars Gudi Padwa memories hide a price story

Mumbai: Actress Snehlata Vasaikar, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, expressed her happiness and thoughts over the festival of Gudi Padwa,

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Will Contest From Dharmadom Constituency

Pinarayi Vijayan has filed the nomination from Dharmadom Constituency; he is contesting the Assembly election for the seventh time in his politic

Kerala 2026 Assembly elections: Pinarayi Vijayan files Dharmadom nomination, eyes seventh Assembly term

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has filed his nomination papers for the Dharmadom Assembly constituency. This marks his seventh Assembly e

Man Shocked To Find Piece Of Glass In Swiggy's Noice Dark Chocolate, Brand Responds

An X user posted pictures of a dark chocolate with a piece of glass stuck inside it.

RNFI introduces cardless cash withdrawals via UPI QR with Jio Payments Bank

The facility enables instant, cardless cash availability across urban, semi-urban and rural India as access to cash remains crucial for millions

Building Indias intralogistics backbone: How Godrej Enterprises is engineering global capacity through advanced storage solutions.

Vikas Choudaha, Business Head Storage Solutions, Godrej Enterprises Group

Apple iOS 18 vulnerability chain exposes new attack pathway, researchers say

The findings show how multiple flaws in Apples mobile operating system can be linked together to quietly break through the iPhones security layer

UPSC Civil Services Examination: Why Strong Foundations Matter in UPSC Preparation

Explained: World's Largest Gas Field Hit, Puts 20% Global LNG Supply At Risk

The world's largest known natural gas reserve in Iran came under Israeli attack on Wednesday, prompting Trump to rush to clarify the lack of Wash

Bihar Board Class 10 Result 2026: What Is Prize Money For Top 10 Rank Holders

BSEB Bihar Board 10th Result 2026: Last year, a total of 123 students featured in the top 10 merit list of the Bihar Board Class 10 final examina

Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Messi scored in Inter Miami CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville, but the team failed to advance

Kim Jong Un Wins 99.93% Votes In North Korea. Remaining 0.07% Went To...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured yet another near-total electoral victory, with his ruling Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups w

Ajantas ancient murals decoded in a new childrens book

Buddhas sanguine eyes, Jakata tales monkeys, and several other paintings hidden inside one of the worlds most ancient Buddhist heritage sites, no

Mossad Intensifies Efforts To Engage Ordinary Iranians Amid Iran-Israel War

While Israeli fighter jets bomb targets across Iran, the country's Mossad spy agency has stepped up efforts to reach ordinary Iranians, in a push

RBI approves transition plan after HDFC Bank chairmans resignation

The RBI said HDFC Bank is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) with sound financials, a professionally run board and competent manageme

President Murmu Visits Ram Temple In Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Mar 19: President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday and is scheduled to install a 150-kg gold-plated Shr

In UP's Mirzapur, Newly Built Road Came With A Free Hand Pump In The Middle

In a bizarre case of oversight, workers building a road in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur did not remove a hand pump before pouring asphalt and paving

War enters dangerous phase: Iran strikes Qatar gas field after South Pars attack; US denies role

Is Shashi Tharoor in the race for Kerala CM? Congress MP answers

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has ruled himself out of the Kerala chief ministerial race, stating he is not contesting the upcoming assembly ele

BJP Is A Marginal Player In Keralam : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

BJP can at best 'break the duck and they are not even likely to have a big enough footprint to be a kingmaker in the state : Shashi Tharoor

Anil Ambani In CBI HQ For Questioning In Bank Fraud Case

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: The CBI on Thursday questioned Industrialist Anil Ambani in connection with the case registered against Reliance Communication

Watch viral video: India sends more warships to Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage of ships amid IranIsrael tensions

India has deployed over half a dozen warships to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea to safeguard its commercial vessels amid ongoing disruptions in

US Weighs More Troops as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase

The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war well into its third we

Qatar's Ras Laffan, Iran's South Pars, and other Gulf energy hubs hit as West Asia conflict takes economic turn

Iran War News: A war between US-Israel and Iran is shifting focus to energy infrastructure in West Asia. Attacks on gas fields and refineries are

India appoints Vikram K. Doraiswami as Ambassador to China

India has appointed Vikram K. Doraiswami as its new Ambassador to China. Doraiswami brings significant diplomatic experience to the role. He prev

SIT Charge Sheet Names 39 for Circulating Explicit Content Involving Prajwal Revanna

Prajwal Revanna, the grandson of former prime minister Deve Gowda, was convicted in a sexual assault case

LG Manoj Sinha Pays Obeisance At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, Prays For Peace & Prosperity

JAMMU, Mar 19: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha paid his obeisance at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on Thursday, praying for peace,

Investors Lose Rs 7,60,00,00,00,000 In An Hour: Why Are Stock Markets Crashing Today

Indian Stock Market News: A sharp sell-off rattled Dalal Street on Thursday morning, wiping out nearly Rs 7.6 trillion of investor wealth within

Vikram Doraiswami appointed Indias next Ambassador to China

Vikram K Doraiswami will be India's new Ambassador to China. The ministry of external affairs announced his appointment. Doraiswami is a senior I

French major Thomson eyes aggressive India expansion; to tap refrigerator market after AC

Thomson, a French electronics brand, is set to become more aggressive in India's appliance market. Following its success in LED TVs, the company

A Six-Month Political Surge in Puducherry: The Making of a New Alliance

In Puducherrys tightly contested political landscape, where established parties such as AINRC, INC, DMK and BJP have long defined electoral outco

HDFC Bank Chairman Resigns Citing Ethical Concerns, Shares Fall 9 pc

Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over the last two years, are not in congruence with my personal values and

Hollywoods long night of reckoning: the 98th Oscars finally got it right

Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: There are Oscar nights that feel like clerical exercises the industry awarding itself with the dutiful efficien

Shashi Tharoor says LDF vs UDF battle in Kerala, BJP not in race

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has said that the BJP remains a zero-seat party in Kerala and does not have the political strength to play a kingmaker

Will burn Mohammeds effigy: Hindutva chief after student leader burns Manusmriti

Patna: Tensions escalated in Bihars Patna district after a student leader, Manish Kumar, burned the Manusmriti during the UGC Regulations protest

Strict Meat Sale Ban in Bhopal for Upcoming Festivals

Bhopal, March 19: The Bhopal Municipal Corporation has issued a strict directive regarding the sale of meat during Ram Navami and other festivals

Andhra Guv, CM Extend Ugadi Greetings

Naidu described Ugadi as a confluence of six tastes and the arrival of spring, symbolising joy and hope for the future

Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2 Revealed: Who is Danish Iqbal, whose character was inspired by Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar's spy thriller?

Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2: Danish Iqbal, who gained wider recognition for playing Dilshad Mirza in Maharani Season 2, played the role of Bade Sa

AAP fields Geetesh Naik for Ponda assembly bypoll in Goa

The Aam Aadmi Party has named Geetesh Naik as its candidate for the Ponda assembly byelection in Goa. The election is scheduled for April 9. Geet

National Womens Commission Takes Action Against Controversial Song from KD: The Devil

Mumbai, March 19: The upcoming film KD: The Devil is embroiled in controversy over its item number Sar Ke Chunar Teri Sar Ke. This issue has esca

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: When will Eid be celebrated in India, March 20 or 21? Moon sighting, date and celebration details explained

Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is celebrated globally by Muslims. In India, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 is anticipated for March 20 or 21, conting

BJP marginal player in Kerala, can at best ' break the duck' in polls: Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor states the BJP is a marginal player in Kerala polls. He believes the contest is between the LDF and UDF. Th

Diamond Slump Leaves India's Surat Bourse Empty

In India, a series of tariffs imposed last year by US President Donald Trump at one point as high as 50% on exports has proven to be the final

Japan PM Takaichi Meets Trump as He Seeks Help Securing Hormuz

Trump has repeatedly complained on camera and online that U.S. allies, including Japan, have rejected his request to help safeguard the critical

Delhi wakes up to cloudy weather with light rain, minimum temperature at 17.6C

The IMD stated that Safdarjung and Lodhi Road recorded 8.2 mm of rainfall each, while the Ridge station received 8.6 mm and Palam recorded 6.2 mm

1,000 Indians still in Iran; 23,000 students in Gulf could not appear in CBSE exams: External Affairs Ministry

This Ministry conveyed this to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs; We got some answers. We didnt get all. The Foreign Secre

IPL 2026: Jos Buttler hopes short break from cricket will help him this season

IPL 2026: England batter Jos Buttler is ready for a new chapter with Gujarat Titans in the IPL. He took a break after the T20 World Cup. This tim

Allu Arjun calls Dhurandhar 2 an Indian story with international swag

Hyderabad: Telugu star Allu Arjun, who was among the first to watch the second part of director Aditya Dhars eagerly awaited action thriller Dhur

LIVE | President Droupadi Murmu visit Ayodhya | Offers prayers at Ram Mandir Temple

Govt orders oil and gas firms to share data with PPAC

The order designates PPAC as the body to collect and analyse the information, and requires firms including producers, refiners, importers and dis

VIP Darshan Suspended at Maihar Sharada Temple for Navratri Festivities

Maihar, March 19: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, temples across the country are witnessing a significant influx of devotees. At the revere

Opinion: Book Review | The Day IAF Broke PAF's Back: 'The Sky Warriors: Operation Sindoor Unveiled'

Som highlights an IAF that has matured into a multi-domain warfare machine - one that knows exactly when to exercise restraint and when to unleas

Men can get out of manosphere. Heres what former incels say about why they left

Melbourne, Mar 19 (The Conversation) Louis Therouxs recent documentary Inside the Manosphere, alongside Netflixs 2025 hit drama Adolescence, has

Iran Threatens to Boycott Matches in the U.S. Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Tehran, March 19: Iran has retracted its threat to boycott the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, it remains firm on its demand not to play matches in

BJP Announces Candidates for Upcoming By-Elections

New Delhi, March 19: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for the 2026 assembly by-elections across various states. The

Not a CM probable; ideally post should go to elected MLA: Shashi Tharoor

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he is not a chief ministerial proba

Trump says Israel acted alone on Iran gas field, warns Iran against targeting Qatar

Donald Trump said Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar, warning that the U.S. wo

J&K | International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted In Srinagar, 7 Arrested

Srinagar, Mar 19: The Jammu and Kashmir Polices Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has busted a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud racke

Major International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted in Srinagar, Seven Arrested

Srinagar, March 19: A significant international cyber fraud racket has been dismantled in Srinagar. The CIK-CID had received credible technical i

China set to keep rates steady as Mideast war clouds inflation outlook

China is poised to hold its key lending rates unchanged for the tenth month. This decision comes as global oil prices surge due to Middle East te

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Eid Mubarak 2026: 50+ Wishes, messages, images and heartfelt greetings to share with your loved ones

Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, also known as Ramzan Eid. This joyous occasion signifies the conclusion of the holy month of

Criminal Arrested in New Delhi While Seeking New Targets; Stolen Phones and Motorcycle Recovered

New Delhi, March 19: The police in southwestern Delhi achieved a significant breakthrough. They apprehended a suspect who was roaming the area wi

UDF to announce candidates for all 140 Kerala Assembly seats today, says V.D. Satheesan

Speaking at Kochi airport on his return from Delhi, Satheesan says the party has already cleared 95 names, which will also be released later in t

PM Modi Sends Greetings for Festivals Celebrating Unity in Diversity

New Delhi, March 19: On the auspicious occasions of Hindu New Year, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extende

West Asia war: US State Department cut jobs with deep expertise in Middle East as Iran crisis escalates

US-Israel Iran War: America's response to the Iran conflict faces challenges. Key diplomatic roles remain vacant. Experienced staff departures an