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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

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

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

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.

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

NSA Doval, Sergio Gor discuss geopolitical issues in extremely fruitful meeting

United States Ambassador Sergio Gor held a productive meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. They discussed security and geopolitical

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Israel-Iran war: Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port Yanbu targeted in aerial attack

An aerial attack targeted Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu on Wednesday. This port is the sole export outlet for the nation's crude oil. An i

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

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

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion For Iran War. It's Nearly 50% Of Tehran's GDP

The Pentagon is reportedly seeking over $200 billion from the US Congress to fund President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran.

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

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

MGM Anand Unveils MGM Groups Dizzee World Adventure Blueprint

Every child cherishes the vivid memory of that first trip to an amusement park the exhilarating rush of the wind, the stomach-dropping thrills of

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

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

Odishas 5.56 Crore Pension Scam: Main Accused Arrested

Bhubaneswar, March 19: In a decisive action against financial irregularities targeting government pension schemes, the Odisha Vigilance Departmen

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

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

Kerala BJP candidate list: Party releases second list of 39 candidates for Assembly elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its second list of 39 candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly elections, scheduled for April 9.

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

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

South Korea considers importing Russian oil, naphtha, Industry Ministry says

South Korea imports around 70% of crude oil and half of naphtha through the Strait of Hormuz

How parties fared in 2021 West Bengal elections and subsequent by-elections

As West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, a brief evaluation on how Trinamool Congress and BJP fared in 2021 polls

BGMI 4.3 update: KRAFTON teams up with CSK and KKR for IPL 2026; Check full details and all-new features

KRAFTON India has announced major collaborations with IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as part of the upc

Eid 2026 Moon Sighting city-wise time: When will Shawwal crescent moon will be visible in Mumbai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Patna and other cities? Check details

Eid 2026 in India: Eid-Ul-Fitr is likely to be observed in India either on March 20 or 21 depends when the moon is sighted. In Delhi-NCR, the moo

Irans Military Capabilities Weakened, Yet Threat Persists: U.S. Intelligence

Washington, March 19: U.S. intelligence officials have informed senators that recent American operations have significantly diminished Irans mili

Kunal Kemmu, Chirag Nihalani launch production banner 'DRONGO Films'

Kemmu, who made his directorial debut in 2024 with Madgaon Express and is known for his work in movies such as 99 , Zakhm and Go Goa Gone, said t

BJP announces candidates for bypolls in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura

Veerabhadrayya Charantimath will contest from the Bagalkot seat, and Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa will join the fray from Davanagere South seat

Preeti Zinta Praises Dhurandhar: The Revenge After Watching the Film

Mumbai, March 19: The much-anticipated film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt, has officially hit theaters today. F

Hyderabad to host moon sighting meeting for Eid-ul-Fitr in India

Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan, also known as the moon sighting committee, is scheduled to conven

West Asia war: Key Qatar, Iran, Abu Dhabi and Saudi energy sites targeted so far

US-Israel Iran War: Major gas facilities in Qatar have suffered extensive damage from Iranian strikes. This has sparked new fears about global en

Divya Dutta: Embracing New Identities Over Repetition

Mumbai, March 19: Actress Divya Dutta has left an indelible mark on audiences with her remarkable performances in numerous films. Although she be

Surge in Crude Oil Prices Following Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in West Asia

New Delhi, March 19: A significant increase in crude oil prices was observed on Thursday, rising over 4% following direct attacks on energy infra

AP Govt releases job calendar to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments

Job calendar will be released every year on Ugadi as a`gift to job aspirants: AP Minister Nara Lokesh

Encounter in Farrukhabad: Robber Arrested, Head Constable Injured

Farrukhabad, March 19: An encounter took place in Farrukhabad district late Wednesday night between police and a robbery suspect. The accused sus

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives food costs higher across Gulf

Gulf nations are experiencing higher food prices. A war has disrupted vital shipping lanes, impacting imports. Supermarkets in Bahrain and Kuwait

Dhurandhar 2: Allu Arjun showers praise on Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar

The film has since achieved cult status and rewritten box-office history, surpassing 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to emerge as the highest-grossing Hindi

Middle East war: How many people have been killed so far in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

US-Israel Iran War: Middle East conflict escalates with thousands dead. Iran, Israel, and the US report casualties following retaliatory strikes.

Dhurandhar 2 breaks DDLJs 30-Year record, becomes first film to replace the Shah Rukh Khan Kajol blockbuster movie slot in Maratha Mandir theatre

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is making waves before its March 19 release, replacing Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's historic morning slot at Maratha Man

President Murmu and Vice President Extend New Year Greetings on Chaitra Shukladi, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa

New Delhi, March 19: The nation is celebrating the arrival of the New Year alongside various festivals. On Thursday, Chaitra Shukladi, Ugadi, Gud

Mystery drones spotted over Washington Army base where Rubio, Hegseth live amid Iran war

Markets tumble 2% as Israel attacks worlds largest gas field in Iran

Brent crude price hit a new high, trading above $112 a barrel. The India-U.S. exchange rate depreciated to a new high crossing 93 a dollar

HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns citing ethical concerns

New Delhi: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as the part-time chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical

PM Modi extends heartfelt wishes on Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand and Ugadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm wishes on the auspicious occasions of Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Cheti Chand. He prayed for disc