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After funding winter, edtech sector heads for consolidation

upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire rival Unacademy in a 100% share-swap deal, a move that could mark one of the biggest consolidation effo

Preparations Begin For Bagalkot Bypoll

The by-election is being held after the Bagalkot Assembly seat fell vacant following the death of sitting MLA HY Meti in November: Reports

Unbeaten North winsJ.K. Bose cricket title

State govt. committed to economic and political empowerment of Muslims: CM

Naidu highlights welfare schemes, pensions and education support at Ramzan Iftar, and says allocation for minority welfare increased to 6,090 cro

Nandini Sidha Reddy wins Sahitya Akademi award

MCC takes effect in Erode; 12,000 personnel deployed

In Focus podcast | US-Israeli war on Iran: Will Trump escalate or exit?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about how the escalating conflict with Iran could reshape West Asias security landscape, and what are options that Amer

Mobile phones, earbuds found in prison barrack; case registered

BJP Announces First List Of 47 Candidates For Kerala Assembly Polls

Former CPM MLA S Rajendran and former CPI MLA K Ajith, who both recently joined the BJP, will contest from the Devikulam and Vaikom reserved cons

CPI(M) to keep Padmakumar away

Madara Mahasabha stages protest march seeking internal reservation among SCs

During the march, they raised slogans calling for the implementation of the Justice Nagamohan Das commissions recommendations regarding internal

Tension at Metpally School After Students in Hanuman Mala Denied Entry

As tensions escalated, some protesters reportedly entered the school premises and damaged furniture.

Womens commission seeks report into sexual harassment allegation against police inspector

Collector urges people not to carry cash in excess of 50,000 without documents

Pugmarks trigger panic among villagers of Sonna in Kalaburagi

Residents are gripped by fear after a leopard kills a dog belonging to a local farmer

PhonePe defers listing citing global pressures and volatile markets

There have been 32 IPOs between January and March 2026 and 53% of them were listed as loss on the listing day

Three including minor arrested for murdering Jharkhand native near Coimbatore

Fishermen in crisis following shortage of commercial gas

Fishermen who used to depend on commercial gas cylinders for cooking during long days of deep-sea fishing are now struggling to cope with the cri

Four sentenced to life for gang rape, murder of 43-year-old woman

Flying squad teams confiscate 48.43 lakh unaccounted cash in Tiruppur district

Assam election: Almost 50% voters in Assam are women

Filing of nominations for the single phase election on April 9 began on March 16, the States Chief Electoral Officer says

Woman jumps into the Bhima over social boycott in Yadgir village

Two of five accused taken into custody for mentally harassing her over the issue of her son having a relationship with a woman-relative

Political advertisements removed in Thoothukudi

Man held for attacking estranged wife in Tiruvottiyur

Experts Seek Board to Fast-Track Rs 5,257-Cr Warangal UGD Mega Project

Experts urge a single authority to speed up execution of tri-city underground drainage plan.

Moinabad farmhouse drug row: Bail for TDP MP but jail for rest?

Hyderabad: The smooth police bail for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Putta Mahesh Kumar, arrested under various non-bailable offences for drug consu

Jaishankar Clarifies No Blanket Agreement for Indian Ships in Hormuz

Jaishankar highlighted positive results from talks with Iran on ship transit.

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | The temple that returns to Keralas political arena every election

The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is yet again at the centre of political conversation ahead of another election season in the State; while the LDF g

CUMI starts commercial production of thin wheels at new Hosur facility

The new plant, built with an investment of 83 crore, is expected to generate a turnover of about 160 crore at peak capacity utilisation

Indian Oil Tanker To Arrive Tuesday After Sailing From Attacked UAE Port

New Delhi, Mar 16: An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker that sailed safely from the UAEs Fujairah port despite an attack on the terminal is schedul

BRS plans to corner govt. on pre-poll promises, six guarantees in Assembly: KTR

Opposition party legislators pay tributes to martyrs before heading to Assembly, raise slogans against Govt.

Man kills wife over domestic row

Mason arrested for sexual assault and murder of four-year-old girl in Puppalaguda

11 family health centres in Kozhikode declared antibiotic smart

The family health centres at Thiruvambady, Chekkiad, Iringal, Azhiyoor, Meppayyur, Chooloor, Eramangalam, Kodiyathur, Iruvallur, Kulathoor, and M

BJP fields 47 in first Kerala list; Rajeev Chandrasekhar to contest from Nemom

As the Kerala assembly elections approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party has revealed its first batch of 47 candidates, setting the stage for a comp

1.27 lakh seized during vehicle check

Woman slits daughters throat, injures son before suicide bid in Bhongir

182 polling stations marked as vulnerable in Coimbatore district

Karnataka transgender coalition writes open letter to Prime Minister opposingAmendment Bill

The coalition members pointed out that passing the amendment will not only putthe rights of the larger transgender community atrisk, butwill limi

Strait of Hormuz flashpoint: US seeks allies naval support, Iran asserts control

Future-ready education vital for Viksit Bharat 2047, says CEC Director

Prof. Manhas, remarked that while Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool, its effectiveness ultimately depends on human input

Ernakulam district set for smooth conduct of polls, says Collector

EU to join Trumps WAR against Iran? To extend naval mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz; But China

Swadeshi matters in building strategic leverage in evolving world order: V. Anantha Nageswaran

Says for building strategic resilience and strategic indispensability, competitiveness in manufacturing and export sectors matters

Wayanad Sky Island bird survey records 156 species

Birdwatchers were deployed across 11 base camps to survey different habitats of the sky islands located above 1,200 metres, including forests, gr

Why are US stock market index futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures rise, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stock market index futures up now, and will Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq stay in green or turn red again? Wall Street futures moved h

YSRCP leader accuses Naidu govt. of turning A.P. into a `drug capital

Global Esports Games World Finals to debut in South Asia with Mumbai event

The event will feature competitions, fan festivals and industry conferences before the ceremonial handover to Los Angeles for the 2026 Global Esp

Rise in cost of polypropylene sacks hits rice millers, traders in Tiruchi

Traders say medium-quality sacks had become costlier by about 2.50 in recent days while high-quality export-grade sacks that earlier cost 22 were

DEOs hold all-party meeting in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari following poll announcement

Rare cardiac procedure performed successfully at Vizag hospital

Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: War does not determine who is right only who is left. Why this famous war quote matters amid 56 global conflicts today?

Quote of the day by Bertrand Russell: War debates are again dominating global headlines in 2026 as geopolitical tensions and military conflicts k

Iran war could push up summer airfares here's when to book tickets

Summer airfares are set to soar due to the Iran war, with jet fuel prices surging over a third. Airlines are already repricing flights, making th

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | election officials targeting 85% turnout on April 9

With a focus on increasing youth participation, the Election Commission is also implementing measures to combat electoral malpractices, while a F

RPF seizes unaccounted silver articles worth around 12 lakh at Central railway station

The passenger, who arrived from Arakkonam, has been handed over to the Roving Squad of the Commercial Tax Department, Chennai, for further legal

Govt. lays heavy emphasis on infrastructure and industrial development, says Governor

Projects initiated to boost infra with the assistance of AIIB and ADB

Telangana on the threshold of an extraordinary transformation, says Governor

Shiv Pratap Shukla delivers his first address to the joint session of Legislature

Protest staged against proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025

258 students qualify for NMMS scholarship exam Tiruchi

All-round growth of A.P. is true tribute to Potti Sriramulu, says Chandrababu Naidu

On the occasion of the freedom fighter's 125th birth anniversary, Chief Minister unveils 58-foot 'Statue of Sacrifice' installed at Sakhamuru Par

Book of the Day: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches A cozy fantasy about magic and belonging which feels like a warm hug

Book of the Day: With its enchanting setting, memorable characters and uplifting message, the novel proves that sometimes the most powerful magic

NBIS stock today rallies after Meta signs $27 billion AI infrastructure partnership with Nebius - here's what investors need to know

NBIS stock today: Nebius shares surged premarket after announcing a significant five-year agreement with Meta for AI infrastructure, potentially

Arasinamakki records 26 mm rainfall

IndiGo hands out Rs 163.9 crore in travel coupons, Aviation minister tells Rajya Sabha

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 114.35 feet

Video: 90-year-old spot in Andhra that made pens for Mahatma Gandhi

Hyderabad: In a world where most messages are typed on phones and laptops, the quiet joy of writing with a fountain pen feels rare and special. T

SUCI(C) seeks permanent solution to waste management issues in Dharwad

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Twenty20s bonhomie with BJP faces electoral test

The outfit has sought nearly 20 seats spreading across Kerala. However, local leadership of the BJP in Ernakulam and Thrissur have refused to yie

Over 40,000 students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts to write SSLC-1 examination from March 18 to April 2

Thunderstorm forecast in 22 Telangana districts on March 17

AIDYO collecting signatures seeking recruitment to vacant posts

Activists say that there are nearly 13 lakh posts vacant in both Central and State government departments

Police honour Potti Sriramulu on his 125th birth anniversary

A.P. districts rank high in fertilizer consumption

Nandyal tops India in DAP use in 2025 while SPSR Nellore leads urea sales in the State; experts caution against excessive use due to long-term so

Two held for illegally refilling LPG cylinders in Goshamahal

Senior Congress Leader T. Jeevan Reddy to Quit Party After 40 Years; Set to Join BRS

Reports suggest that he is planning a massive public meeting in Jagtial

Oscars 2026: Best Picture winner is actually a Rs 925 crore loss film

Hyderabad: At the 98th Academy Awards, Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another won Best Picture and became one of the biggest winners of t

Chinnaswamy Stadium confirmed to host IPL 2026; Karnataka government grants formal clearance

The turning point for the venue came after former Indian pacer from Karnataka Venkatesh Prasad was elected president of the KSCA

'Won't break our principles': UK snubs Trumps war call, Starmer draws red line on Iran

IIT Madras launches initiative to make digital education more accessible

EduReach will provide a fully functional course content management system equipped with web templates, analytics dashboards, role-based access co

Sahitya Akademi Awards for 2025 announced

Eight books of poetry, four novels, six books of short stories, two essays, one literary criticism, one autobiography and two memoirs have won th

'Count my fingers': Is Netanyahu alive or dead? Coffee shop video sparks AI deepfake storm | Iran war

Man murdered in front of his children for refusing to pay 50,000 hafta

CURE model to ensure sustainable and equitable growth in rapidly urbanising Telangana

Governor says trifurcation of GHMC to take governance closer to people

Mandya prepares for fully digital 2027 census

Dr. Kumar says the census process will also involve live monitoring through the Census Management and Monitoring System portal

Watch: Inside Nigerias backyard mining boom driven by poverty

Families in central Nigeria are digging deep mining shafts in their own backyards in search of minerals such as tin and columbite. This video loo

US-Israel-Iran War|India evacuates over 600 nationals from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan; MEA shares key update

Naredco partners with realty portal Magicbricks for research, market intelligence in property sector

Under the one-year memorandum of understanding, Magicbricks will serve as the knowledge partner and official broadcast partner via MBTV for Nared

Indias quiet diplomacy with Iran yields results

India pursued quiet diplomacy with Iran to safeguard its energy interests and ensure safe passage for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. High-

T.N. Assembly poll: Election Commission orders posting of new SPs in Erode, Karur, Nagapattinam, Virudhunagar

The officers transferred out [of the districts] shall not be in any election related posts till the completion of election, the ECI communication

Quote of the Day by Dustin Hoffman: Myth is supposed to bring us together, but fantasy alienates us.

Myth is supposed to bring us together, but fantasy alienates us quote by Dustin Hoffman reflects a deep perspective on storytelling and human con