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U.S. Fed holds rates unchanged over uncertain Iran war implications

The central bank cut rates three consecutive times late last year before holding them steady at its January meeting

Flight diversion leaves passengers stranded inside aircraft in Chennai for hours

According to passengers, they boarded the Air India Express flight in Dehradun at 2.55 p.m. Around 20 minutes before it could land in Bengaluru,

DDMA clears 21,000-crore plan to reduce Delhi monsoon flooding

Fire and more fire: On hospital ICU fires, patient safety

India must treat hospital fire safety as an issue of criminal accountability

National conference on sepsis care held in Chennai

Indias future demographic challenges

The growing elderly population is set to exert increasing pressure on healthcare and social security, thereby putting a strain on the states fina

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: civic issues take centre stage as electors in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni call for permanent solutions, improved security

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few par

Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors

They say panic bookings have come down mainly due to the restrictions

T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks age-linked additional pension in eighth pay commission

Flowing sewage in Parade Ground raises a stink

Judge people by dignity, not status: Kurian Joseph

Equal opportunity in skilling still distant for women: Supriya Sahu

Acid attack on minor girl triggers protests; Oppn. targets Mahayuti govt. in Assembly

The girl was attacked on Tuesday afternoon while returning home from school at Vadgaonpan village in Sangamner taluka; she is currently undergoin

Nine including 3 children killed in Delhis Palam fire

PM announces ex-gratia for victims New Delhi, Mar 18: Nine people, including two men, four women, and three children, were killed after a fire br

Ambulance drivers sensitised to Model Code of Conduct rules in Vellore, nearby districts

The guidelines say ambulance drivers should cooperate with Static Surveillance Teams during vehicle checks

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns on ethical ground

Keki Mistry appointed as interim part time Chairman for three months

Fact-finding committee visits aggrieved poor families of Velugumatla in Khammam

Alvas Samskrutika Vaibhava on March 21

Blind murder case cracked within 24 hours, two held

Jammu Tawi, March 18: Police have solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of its reporting, arresting two persons in connection with the killi

Army commander visits LoC post

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday visited a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri

Heavy security at Vaishno Devi shrine for Navratri

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : An elaborate security net has been cast over the trek leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills for the

Govt Declares Optional Holiday for Jummatul Vida

Accordingly, the notification has been issued and published in the Gazette of Telangana declaring the day as optional holiday.

Naidu Wants P4 to Be Turned Into a Peoples Movement

CM will present awards to mentors supporting P4 at state-wide celebrations planned to mark one year of the flagship programme

Election Commission Appoints Two IAS Officers as Central Observers from West Bengal

Kolkata, March 19: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers from the West Bengal cad

KPs to celebrate Navreh in Kashmir from next yr

Jammu Tawi, March 18 : Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according to the Kashmiri H

AP Govt Prioritising Minority Welfare, Says Naseer Ahmed

Naseer Ahmed said Rs.7 crore has been granted to the Urdu Academy and Rs.2.85 crore for Urdu Ghar and Shadi Khanas.

Bhatti: Telangana Power Grid Ready for 19,000 Mw Without Cuts

State handles peak loads without cuts, boosts infra for rising use

Vizag Allocates 580 of Its 720 RTC Buses for Stree/Divyang Schemes

The state BJP chief commended the NDA coalition government for introducing the new welfare scheme even though it has not been promised in the NDA

2018 Kathua rape-murder: P&H HC dismisses Accuseds plea seeking suspension of sentence

Chandigarh, Mar 18: The mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua does not deserve the concession of suspension o

Man held for stealing gold rings from Kukatpally jewellery stores using deception

Higher reaches of J&K receive fresh snow

Srinagar, Mar 18: A few areas in the higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wedne

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Criticizes Congress Over Gas Shortage Issue

Jaipur, March 19: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party regarding the gas shortage issue. H

APSPDCL Paces Up PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Its Jurisdiction

Officials say the steady rise in applications reflects growing awareness and interest among consumers, including those in rural areas.

Sinha joins Shri Raghunath Jis Temple Aarti

Jammu, Mar 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to organise daily or weekly evening aartis in the towns and vill

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for March 19, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 21C respectively.

Deadlines set for treasury work in J&Ks Fin yr-end rush

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has tightened norms for treasury operations in the final week of March, issuing stri

Gujarat BJP Forms Core Panel to Accelerate Local Body Election Preparations

Gandhinagar, March 19: The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the formation of a state-level core group, named the Prades

Gulmarg Lease Case: HC closes petitions as Parties Opt for Govt resolution

SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has disposed of a batch of writ petitions in the high-profile case of Gulmarg hote

AP Festival 2026 Logo Unveiled

The three-day festival will be held from April 17 at the Tummalapalli Kalakshetram auditorium.

'Will you put ICE officers at polling stations?': Sen Slotkin vs Mullin erupts over fair elections

Indian seafarers in distress amid West Asia ship attacks, MEA briefs Parliament panel

Attacks on merchant ships in West Asia are causing significant distress to Indian seafarers, with the external affairs ministry informing a parli

Corporate Tax Surge Pushes Indias Net Direct Tax Mop-Up to Rs 22.8 Lakh Crore

The data further showed that advance tax collections during the period rose 6.42 per cent to Rs 11.13 lakh crore, with the increase partly modera

Odisha Hospital Fire: Four Officials Suspended Amid Calls for Ministers Resignation

Bhubaneswar, March 19: A tragic fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on March 16 has led to the official confirmation of

Kanye Wests Betrayal List sparks controversy after naming family and celebrities

Kanye West sparked widespread controversy after sharing a now-deleted betrayal list on social media, naming individuals he believes have wronged

Nepals Political Landscape Transformed by Gen Z Influence

New Delhi, March 19: The rising influence of Gen Z in Nepal has sparked a historic shift in the nations political scene. Recent election results

Lokesh Announces Job Calendar Every Ugadi; Interacts With Differently-Abled Beneficiaries, Vows Jobs Push

The minister stressed that derogatory expressionsparticularly those belittling women must be eschewed.

Quote of the day by Stephen R. Covey, I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of.... What does the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People really mean here?

Quote of the Day by Stephen R. Covey: More than 30 million copies of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People have been sold worldwide. That alone

'Trump offering national security briefings for cash?': Shocking email leaves DNI Gabbard off guard

Constables Among Five Nabbed in Dakamarri Drug Seizure

Investigations revealed that on March 14, while on duty at a checkpoint in the Vizianagaram district, Satish intercepted a suspicious individual

Iran Vows Revenge After Funeral for Fallen Heroes

Tehran, March 19: A large crowd gathered in Tehran on Wednesday to pay their respects at the funeral of the crew members of the frigate sunk by t

Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry

Hoteliers in Gulmarg, facing eviction after lease expiry, have withdrawn their High Court petitions. The Jammu and Kashmir government assured the

Slain Iranian security chief Ali Larijani maintained cordial ties with India

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, had a cordial working relationship with India, with NSA Ajit Doval

Assam Congress weighs MPs flight to BJP

The fate of Pradyut Bordolois son, the Congress candidate from eastern Assams Margherita constituency, hangs in the balance

OSullivan and Trump Advance to Last 16 at World Snooker Open

Nanchang, March 18: Ronnie OSullivan, Judd Trump, and Zhao Xintong secured their spots in the last 16 of the World Snooker Open held in Yushan, J

Cyber-Slavery Trafficker Arrested in Vizag

Commissioner Dr Sankhabrata Bagchi warned the public against fraudulent overseas job offers and said strict action would be taken against offende

Victims compensation fund dues: HC warns of attaching treasury accounts

Supreme Leader vows retaliation as Iran orders Gulf oilfields to evacuate

The war in West Asia lurched into dangerous new territory on Wednesday, March 18, as Iran threatened to strike oil and gas facilities across the

Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety

KKRs Head Coach Nair Inspires Team Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

Mumbai, March 18: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nair delivered an inspiring message to his team before their first practice ses

Canal Breach Near Basapur Damages Crops, Roads; Farmers Stage Protest

The canal developed a breach around 10.30 pm. The gushing water entered adjoining farmlands, inundating vast stretches of agricultural land and c

Hyderabad: 3 Arrested for Illegal LPG Refilling

A case has been registered and further investigation into the incident is underway.

Waqf Board Inspects Idgahs for Id Prayers

Focus on sanitation, water and traffic for large prayer gatherings

Australian National Indian Film Festival Kicks Off with Boong Premiere, Anupam Kher Honored

Mumbai, March 18: Indian cinema enthusiasts in Australia have a reason to celebrate. The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival (NIF

Cabinet clears FCRA amendment bill: Govt to take control of assets of NGOs with cancelled licences

The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, to better safeguard national interest. The propos

Listen to me first!: Gabbard vs Ossoff erupt in heated Iran war clash at Senate hearing

Uttam Asks CWC Officials to Help TG on Floodplain Zoning

A.V. Ranganath, commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), had presented on the functioning of HYDRAA

Tripura Achieves Zero Dropout Rate in Primary Schools, Says CM Manik Saha

Agartala, March 18: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Wednesday that the state has achieved a zero dropout rate in primary schools

Nellore MP Appeals to Centre to Address Ration Dealers Issues

The MP said Joshi assured that the issues of ration dealers would be examined and steps taken towards resolving them.

Man Held For Stealing Gold Rings From Malls In Kukatpally

Police identified the accused as Merugu Sagar, a private company employee from Beeramguda in Sangareddy.

Quote of the Day (March 18, 2026): Heres looking at you, kid. Rick Blaine from Casablanca. A timeless quote on love, loss, and letting go in classic cinema

This quote of the day from Casablanca is a famous and inspiring quote about love and letting go. It shows deep feelings, respect, and life lesson

BSP Renews Demand for SC Status to Dalit Christians

They regretted that successive governments in Andhra Pradesh have lacked the political will to extend this status to the Dalits who practise Chri

'I can't ANSWER that': Mullin Drops BOMBSHELL, signals major shift in FEMA at confirmation hearing

Nicole KidmanKeith Urban divorce turns bitter as new claims rock family image

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urbans divorce, after 19 years of marriage, has reportedly grown increasingly complicated, with new claims highlighting f

CPI to organise Statewide protests on March 24

`World Flavours - One University food fest on March 22 in Vizag

22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list

Of these, 20 vessels have been assessed as critical to Indias energy security, carrying over 5 lakh tonnes of LNG and LPG and 16.76 lakh tonnes o

Search ops launched in 3 J&K districts; GOC IX Corps visits Kathua

Foresters Track Elusive Tiger to Recapture It in Kakinada Forest Area

As many as 11 teams with four core groups comprising forest officials from the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam tiger reserve, the national tiger conserv

Who is Dolores Huerta, and who was Cesar Chavez? Civil rights leaders' family, net worth, career

Who is Dolores Huerta, and who was Cesar Chavez? The report explains their civil rights work, family background, farmworker movement, United Farm

Qatar Airways Facilitates Return of 2,600 Indians Amid Middle East Tensions

New Delhi, March 18: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Qatar Airways has significantly increased its flight operations to various cities

UN General Assemblys emergency session on March 18 is of crucial importance

India can play a proactive role in working on a ceasefire in the West Asian war By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The Middle East is on fire.

Gulmarg Land Lease Case Closed, Hoteliers To Opt For Government Settlement

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has closed the Gulmarg land lease case after a mass withdrawal of petitions.

Special Feature on World Sparrow Day The Sparrow: Natures Tiny Messenger

By Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora World Sparrow Day is dedicated to the tiny house sparrow and other birds. This day is observed annually on March 20 to r

Hoax Bomb Threat Triggers Panic at Warangal Courts

After extensive checks, officials found no suspicious objects and declared the threat a hoax.

AP to Issue Disability Certificates to Five New Categories Soon

Satya Kumar Yadav said that for the newly added five disabilities, booking of slots will commence from March 25 and medical tests will be conduct

Where Have All the Sparrows Gone?

By Dr. Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit The decline of sparrows is a stark reminder of the impact of human activities on the environment. Their dwindl

Velugumatla Demolition Victims Move High Court for Relief

Petition challenges eviction, claims legal allotment under Bhoodan scheme

Special Arrangements for Chaitra Navratri at Kalka Ji Temple

New Delhi, March 18: Chaitra Navratri begins on Thursday, March 19. Special arrangements have been made for devotees at the renowned Kalka Ji Tem

Review Indo-US trade relations, address LPG challenges amid West Asia crisis: Parl panel to govt

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has urged a review of Indo-US trade relations due to tariff impacts and a weakening rupee. It also highlighted

Women at the Helm: High Court Gwaliors Inspiring Step Towards Empowerment

By Er. Rajesh Pathak A few days back, a Lok Adalat organised on the premises of the Division Bench of the High Court, Gwalior, was marked by an u