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India achieves one billion tonne coal production for 2nd consecutive year

The Coal Ministry said it remains firmly focused on nurturing a stable, transparent and performance-oriented ecosystem.

In Focus podcast | West Asia conflict: Under what conditions would Iran agree to a ceasefire?

Mehdi Razmahang speaks to us about life inside Iran as the war intensifies and what it means for the region.

Navy set to commission frontline stealth frigate 'Taragiri' on April 3

The ceremony in Visakhapatnam is scheduled to be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu calls for transforming TTD temples into advanced spiritual hubs

The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of proactive governance in ensuring a seamless and hassle-free pilgrimage. He directed the officials

Fuel crisis deepens distress in hospitality, migrant sectors in Kerala

A significant number of migrant workers return to home States, several of which are heading into elections, as establishments shut down operation

India achieves 1 BT coal production for 2nd consecutive year

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: India has achieved 1 billion tonne (BT) coal production for the second consecutive year amid heightened uncertainties in globa

Justice Nagarathna Calls For Creation Of Judicial Reforms Commission To Reduce Pendency In Courts

Bengaluru, Mar 21: Justice B V Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Saturday called for the creation of a judicial reforms commission to reduce mou

Wimbledon to introduce video review technology

The video reviews will be introduced on six show courts, including the Centre Court and Court One

Trouble for BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy? Faces internal party opposition

Hyderabad: Huzurabad MLA P Kaushik Reddy is allegedly facing opposition from Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) cadres in his constituency. On Friday n

Sun Pharma, Dr Reddys, Glenmark launch generic semaglutide injection in India

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Indian pharma majors Sun Pharma, Dr Reddys and Glenmark on Saturday announced the launch of their generic versions of semaglut

President Droupadi Murmu Prays At Danghati Temple In Mathura

MATHURA, Mar 21:President Droupadi Murmu prayed at the Danghati Temple in Govardhan here on Saturday, the third day of her Uttar Pradesh visit, o

Vedanta reuses 85 million cubic metres of water across operations in FY26

NEW DELHI, Mar 21:Vedanta Ltd, the countrys leading metals and mining conglomerate, has recycled and reused over 85 million cubic metres of water

Gujarat approves deal with Tata Power to restart Mundra Plant

MUMBAI, Mar 21: Tata Power has officially announced in a statement that the Gujarat state government has approved a power supply agreement (PPA)

Govt says India has achieved power milestone; sets stage for future energy growth

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: Marking a significant achievement in its energy journey, India has successfully ensured universal access to electricity across

India Emerging As Robust Pharma Economy: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 21 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievan

Medicover Launches Family Dental Packages

Medicover Hospitals announced a free dental check-up facility for senior citizens until April 15

Three arrested in chain-snatching case in Chennai

Change in West Bengal Government Expected: Hrishikesh Saha

Siliguri, March 21: Hrishikesh Saha, the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for North Bengal, shared his insights on the upcoming asse

Press Club Of India Condemns Manhandling Of UNI Journalists During Sealing Of Premises

NEW DELHI, Mar 21: The Press Club of India (PCI) on Saturday expressed deep shock and condemnation regarding the alleged manhandling of journalis

Seven arrested for illegal arms supply, running betting racket in Delhi

Delhi Police have busted an illegal arms supply and betting racket. Seven individuals were apprehended during a swift crackdown. Authorities seiz

SRK set for high-intensity action shoot in Mumbai: Report

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan is all set to raise the action level once again with his upcoming film King, directed by Siddharth Anand. The actor wil

Iranians Mark Eid As Trump Mulls Winding Down War

Iran's supreme leader traditionally leads Eid prayers but Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who came to power earlier this month after his father was k

Discover the Blessings of Goddess Kushmanda on the Fourth Day of Navratri

New Delhi, March 21: The nine days of Chaitra Navratri are dedicated to various forms of the Goddess, with unique rituals for each day. Today, we

Manohar Assures Adequate LPG Supply amid Booking Surge in AP

Andhra Pradesh has approximately 1.6 crore LPG gas connections on a regular basis: Minister

Temperatures to rise 2C to 3C above normal in Kerala, warns KSDMA

Hot and humid weather is very likely to prevail over several districts in the coming days

Press Club of India condemns 'manhandling' of UNI journalists during sealing of premises

Journalists at United News of India faced alleged manhandling by police during the sealing of their office. The Press Club of India strongly cond

Royal Enfields two-week ride, Unseen North East, opens the doors to a slow life

Twenty-five bikers from across the country discover the unique culture of North-East India on a 2,200 kilometre ride through winding roads, mud t

Meeting Between Minister Jitendra Singh and Lieutenant General Prateek Sharma

New Delhi, March 21: Union Minister Jitendra Singh met with Lieutenant General Prateek Sharma, the head of the Northern Command of the Indian Arm

No more missed potholes? NHAI to deploy AI to patrol Indias highways

'Moral cowardice': Congress slams Centre as Middle East war enters third week, poses 4 questions to PM Modi

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'moral cowardice and political betrayal' over the Centre's silence on t

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Welcomed in Mumbai by Chief Minister Fadnavis

Mumbai, March 21: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Mumbai on Saturday. He was warmly welcomed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and

National Productivity Council To Act As Designated Agency For Environment Audit

NPC will undertake overall management of the environmental audit framework.

It is necessary to create a better understanding of dolphins among communities

Researcher Imran Samads new short film on the endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphins of Goa draws attention to these intelligent, highly socia

DGCAs 60% free seat rule may impact ticket pricing, says FIA

Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have opposed the governments directive mandating 60% of seats on flights to be offered free for selection.

Sagar tahsildar files FIR against staff for attempting to alter records; Shivamogga DC appeals to public to be cautious

The tahsildar filed a complaint with the Sagar Town Police Station against the staff and sought an investigation into the allegations

Attack on Irans Natanz Nuclear Facility: No Reports of Radioactive Leakage

Tehran, March 21: The Atomic Energy Organization of the Islamic Republic has reported an attack on Irans Natanz nuclear facility, allegedly carri

Okra Water vs Lauki Juice: Which Is Better For Managing Cholesterol?

Okra water and lauki juice are possible health tonics that can effectively help you manage your cholesterol. Here is what these juices contain an

Five detained in connection with man's death in R.G. Kar Hospital lift malfunction

According to the victim's family, the deceased Arup Bannerjee, in his early 40s, got stuck inside the elevator when it suddenly malfunctioned.

Lorry Loaded with Firecrackers Catches Fire in Kothur

The incident occurred when the load in the lorry came in contact with a high-tension wire on the main road

The Trump Dichotomy: If America is winding down the Iran war, why are more warships heading in?

The US-Iran war is in its third week. President Donald Trump says America is close to its objectives and considering winding down operations. How

House panel expresses concern over the rising level of groundwater contamination, asks govt to use AI, latest tech to combat it

On Eid, Shia Muslims chant slogans against US, Israel

Bhopal: Most members of the Shia Muslim community refrained from celebrating Eid on Saturday as they denounced the killing of Irans Supreme leade

Shocking Suicide of Karnataka Official One Week Before Retirement Raises Concerns

Bengaluru, March 21: A shocking incident has emerged from Karnataka, where a government official took his own life in his office just one week be

USCIRF report row: 275 former judges, veterans oppose RSS ban recommendation

The signatories raised concerns over what they described as a recurring pattern of negative portrayal of Indian institutions without adequate evi

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike, reports AP.

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an airstrike, reports AP. The post Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in an

How Iran's 4,000km attempted strike, Tehran's longest ever, on the US-UK Diego Garcia base in Indian Ocean turned the war upside down overnight

Iran has significantly expanded the geographical scope of the ongoing conflict by targeting the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia, locate

Exciting Job Opportunities at NHSRC: Apply for 31 Positions by April 1

New Delhi, March 21: A golden opportunity has emerged for those seeking government jobs. The National Health Systems Resource Centre (NHSRC) in N

Iran says its Natanz nuclear facility has been hit in US-Israeli airstrike

No radiation leakage reported, Iranian news agency says

Kerala polls: Ex-CPI(M) Minister G. Sudhakaran files papers as peoples Independent in Ambalappuzha

G. Sudhakaran, who had broken his six-decade-old association with CPI(M) after feeling discriminated against that he was not given a term waiver

Rajasthan Board Class 5 And 8 Results On March 24, Here's How To Check

RBSE 5th, 8th Result 2026: Students are advised to keep their roll numbers and other key details ready to avoid delays while checking their resul

Sheep found mutilated near Thalavadi, villagers fear wild animal attack

U.S., Israel attack Iran's Natanz nuclear facility: Iran atomic energy organisation

Following the criminal attacks by the United States and the usurping Zionist regime against our country, the Natanz enrichment complex was target

Trump's peace board hands Hamas disarmament proposal, sources say

Donald Trump's Board of Peace has submitted a written proposal to Hamas in Cairo, outlining terms for laying down weapons as part of a plan for G

Cybercriminals Increasingly Using Fake Accounts to Harass Girls

Sajjanar urged girls to stay vigilant on social media and, if any injustice happens, they must come forward courageously to lodge a complaint

BJP Announces Candidates for Assam Assembly Elections 2026

New Delhi, March 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of two candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. The BJPs c

DJB allows provisional NOC with 25% IFC payment

Delhi Jal Board has approved a significant reform for infrastructure charges. Property owners and developers can now get a provisional no objecti

'Once-In-500-Years Event': US Sees Record-Breaking Heat Wave

The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities and expanding eastward.

Bihar Board Class 12 Result Likely Next Week, Check Evaluation Process, Download Link

Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026: Students who fail to secure 33 per cent marks in one or more subjects will have to appear for compartment exami

UN Secretary-General Criticizes Trumps Board of Peace as Ineffective Amid Rising Tensions

New York, March 21: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States-I

Iran Says Natanz Nuclear Facility Hit Again In Strikes, No Leak Reported

Iran-Israel US War: Iran Says Natanz Nuclear Facility Hit Again In Strikes, No Leak Reported

IIT topper Ayush Varshney seeks bail in 20,000 crore Gain Bitcoin scam

The case involves allegations of cheating and criminal breach of trust, with multiple FIRs filed and parallel investigations by the Enforcement D

Untreated waste, poor civic infra mar Erode (East) Assembly constituency

Pollution, traffic congestion, and poor urban infrastructure remain key concerns for voters, who are looking for concrete outcomes

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026: Nitish Kumar offers prayers at mosques in Patna, congratulates Muslim community; Congress wishes EID

Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, is observed with early morning congregational prayers, charity, feasts, family gatherings, and festive c

VCK Leader Thol. Thirumavalavan Expresses Concerns Over Political Challenges After 25 Years

Chennai, March 21: Thol. Thirumavalavan, a prominent leader of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) party and Member of Parliament, has voice

PM Modi extends best wishes on Eid-ul-Fitr, Navroz

Eid-ul-Fitr is among the most significant celebrations in Islam and marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan. During this sacred period,

US Treasury allows sale of Iranian crude already loaded on vessels until April 19

The United States has issued a short-term, narrowly tailored authorisation allowing the sale of Iranian oil already loaded on vessels, aiming to

After wifes suicide, Karimnagar SI found hanging

Hyderabad: Days after losing his wife to an alleged suicide, a sub-inspector attached to the Two Town Police Station in Karimnagar was found dead

Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Wife to Death Over Alcohol Dispute in Mumbai

Mumbai, March 21: Mumbai police reported on Saturday that a 29-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband following a dispute ov

Death of trainee vet in hippo attack; Probe to find who asked her to enter enclosure

The family members, who visited Shivamogga, questioned why the officers at the zoo allowed the trainee officer to enter the hippopotamus enclosur

Jal Shakti ministry to host World Water Day conclave; over 700 delegates to attend

The Jal Shakti ministry will host the World Water Day Conclave 2026 in Delhi on March 23, expecting over 700 delegates. The event will focus on s

US, Israel strike Iran's Natanz uranium facility: Iran atomic energy organisation

Iran's nuclear site at Natanz was reportedly struck on Saturday, with the Islamic Republic's atomic energy organization tying the assaults to act

India Achieves Major Milestone with 1 Billion Ton Coal Production

New Delhi, March 21: India has successfully achieved a significant milestone by producing 1 billion tons of coal for the second consecutive year.

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: CPI(M) meeting to decide on seat-sharing with DMK

The CPI(M), part of the DMK alliance, has not been able to finalise seat-sharing with the DMK, as the ruling party is not willing to increase the

Eid at 2am: Inside Chennais midnight biryani economy

As Chennai celebrates Eid, its biriyani culture comes alive after midnight from firewood dum in Puliyanthope to smoky plates in Triplicane and A

Wont allow BJP to snatch voting rights, will fight till end: Mamata Banerjee

The TMC supremo alleged that the SIR exercise, which the ruling party claimed had led to large-scale deletions of voter names, was part of a roa

Exciting Opportunity to Become an Associate Consultant at TRAI: Apply Before April 9

New Delhi, March 21: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for young individuals aspiring to work at the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TR

Indian Navy Set To Commission Stealth Frigate Taragiri

As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the 'Make in India' spir

In pictures | Id brings smiles, yet stirs scars for many

From festive gatherings, bustling markets and shared meals to visits to graves in war-scarred regions, Id is observed in contrasting realities

BJPs Shah Nawaz Hussain Claims Victory in West Bengal Elections is Inevitable

New Delhi, March 21: BJP spokesperson Shah Nawaz Hussain has expressed strong objections to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees recent st

The Strait of Hormuz was supposed to be too big to fail

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, is now closed. This closure has halted one-fifth of the world's oil and gas supply. Prices

BLO found dead in river in Keralas Kasaragod; family alleges work pressure

U.S. prosecutors investigate Colombia's President, a onetime Trump foe

Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces criminal probes by two U.S. federal prosecutor offices. Investigations are exploring potential links to d

Venkatesh Prasad Denies BCCI Involvement in Commentary Exit

New Delhi, March 21: Former Indian cricket team spinner Venkatesh Prasad has clarified that his decision to step away from commentary ahead of IP

Man who stabbed partner multiple times in head and neck to death, burned her body jailed for 24 years; WA Supreme Court judge condemns relentless and brutal attack

Luke Hanif Sekkouah received a life sentence with a 24-year non-parole period. He brutally stabbed Erica Hay to death after an argument. Sekkouah

BTS ARIRANG Breaks Records with Massive First-Day Sales

Notably, the album has broken the groups previous record of 3,378,633 first-day sales, set by Map of the Soul: 7, released in 2020.

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate. Democrats are demanding changes to immigration enforcement. They want to

Drone attack against Iraqi intelligence services in Baghdad: offical

A drone strike hit the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad's Mansour district on Saturday morning. A second drone filming

Indigenous Bullet Train Needs Feasibility Test Before Scale-Up, Says Infra Experts

Deciding to scale up production without any feasibility testing is not advisable : Experts

Kerala Elections: KC Venugopal Accuses BJP and CPI(M) of Secret Pact

Thiruvananthapuram, March 21: The political landscape in Kerala is heating up ahead of the elections. Congress leader and Alappuzha MP KC Venugop

Israel-Iran war: How IRGC rebooted Lebanon's Hezbollah to be ready for war

Iran's Revolutionary Guards rebuilt Hezbollah's military command after heavy losses in 2024. They plugged gaps with Iranian officers and restruct