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CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 West Asia students after exam cancellations

West Asia students results will be declared along with other students, and they will have the option to improve marks through second board exams,

Inside Pawan Kalyans Jubilee Hills home and serene farmhouse

Hyderabad: Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is currently in the spotlight with the release of his latest film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which hit theatre

Kerala polls: Amid reports of rift in Congress, V.D. Satheesan says seat-sharing done without discord

Keralas Opposition Leader says UDF will return to power with over 100 seats despite sustained campaign of fake news targeting the Congress

Major Drug Bust in Jharkhand: Police Seize 2 Crore Worth of Marijuana Hidden Under Straw

Ranchi, March 20: The police in Jharkhands Latehar district have achieved a significant breakthrough against an interstate drug trafficking netwo

Premium Petrol Price Up Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Up Rs 22; No Change In Normal Petrol, Diesel Rates

New Delhi, Mar 20: The price of premium or higher-grade petrol price on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sen

NZ vs SA third T20I: Tom Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa to lead series 2-1

Batting conditions have been tricky and matches in the series have been low-scoring

A tax moratorium to enable a foreign AI invasion

The push for a permanent moratorium signals the U.S.s bid to dominate the AI-driven global economy

Flipkarts CFO Shriram Venkataraman Resigns Ahead of IPO

New Delhi, March 20: Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart announced on Friday that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shriram Venkataraman will resig

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 50 bps, warns of uncertainty

Russia's central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 15 percent. This move comes as inflation shows signs of slowing down. However, the ban

ABVP Protests Over Inclusion Of Chapter On Jinnah In Jammu Universitys Political Science Syllabus

Jammu, March 20: The ABVP on Friday staged protests at the University of Jammu, demanding the withdrawal of a chapter on former Pakistan presiden

Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 such sites, apps blocked

The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting e

Acharya Pramod Krishnam Thanks PM Modi After Accident Recovery

New Delhi, March 20: Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the chief priest of Shri Kalki Dham, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Video: BRS stages walkout from Telangana Assembly amid budget speech

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly during the budget speech on Friday, March 20, ci

India's installed energy storage capacity to hit 346 GWh by 2033: Industry paper

Over the past year alone, the sector has seen a surge of 69 new BESS tenders totalling 102 GWh, a 35% increase over 2024 and nearly double the an

6 Indians Dead, 1 Missing in West Asia Conflict: MEA

Since February 28, around 300,000 passengers have returned from the region to India, the MEA official said

Delhi HC quashes look-out circular against NDTV founders Prannoy, Radhika Roy

The Delhi High Court has quashed the look-out circular issued against NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy. The court's decision comes after cas

India, Pakistan trade accusations as Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance

A landmark water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan will remain suspended, or as Delhi puts it: in abeyance, the country told the United N

How poor oral health could affect your thinking and memory

Gum disease together with tooth loss can result in structural changes in the brain that produce cognitive decline and increase the likelihood of

Health sector gets 1,286 crore more in Telangana budget 2026-27; infrastructure and preventive care in focus

The government is also taking up construction of 17 medical colleges

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The Ravana of Ratanpur

Behind the modern political narratives of the Ramayana lie older memories that go back 3,000 years

A.R. Rahman to Compose Music for Mani Ratnams Upcoming Film Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi

Mumbai, March 20: Excitement is brewing in the South Indian film industry as renowned director Mani Ratnam gears up for his next project. His pro

How Hospitality Is Adapting to New-Age Travellers

Rashmi Ahuja on air quality, women travellers, and why human touch still defines hospitality.

Mammootty and Mohanlals Patriot to be the opening film at IFFLA 2026

This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films

Zomato increases platform fee by 19 pc

New Delhi: Food delivery platform Zomato has increased platform fee by 19.2 per cent or Rs 2.40 per order, according to the latest billing detail

Indian Stock Market Closes Higher with IT Stocks Leading the Charge

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian stock market closed on a positive note during Fridays trading session. By the end of the day, the Sensex rose by 325

31K Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Brave Inclement Weather To Visit Cave Shrine

JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple

Word of the Day: Apotheosis

As todays Word of the Day demonstrates, some words do more than describe, they elevate. Apotheosis captures the idea of reaching the highest poss

Kerala polls: 'I respect party decision not to field MPs', says Adoor Prakash

Congress MP Adoor Prakash will not contest the Assembly polls. He respects the party's decision that MPs should not run. People in Konni wanted h

India cracks down on illegal betting apps, blocks 300 platforms: Report

Authorities have blocked approximately 300 illegal gambling and betting websites and applications. This action is part of a broader effort to cur

Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the

Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopa

Petrol price hike: Why did Indian oil companies raised fuel prices today after a 4 years gap? Explained

Petrol price hike: State-owned oil marketing companies raised prices of their premium-grade petrol variants by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre with

Premium Petrol Prices Rise by 2.09 per Liter Amid Global Oil Surge

New Delhi, March 20: In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, oil marketing companies have increased the price of premium petrol by 2.09

Premium Petrol Prices Hiked in India: Reasons, Impact, and Who Will Pay More

Premium petrol prices in India rise by Rs.2Rs.2.3 per litre. Know why prices increased, who will be affected, and the impact on major cities.

Satire | Dictionary of foreign policy

It involves the strategic use of hugs, medals, photo-ops, audio-less videos and more

CBI Questions Anil Ambani for Second Day in RCom Case

The CBI sought his responses on alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in the loan funds issued to the company by the

IWT to remain in abeyance until Pak ends support to terrorism: India

New Delhi, Mar 20: India has said the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops supporting terrorism. India

Kerala Elections: Congress Leader V.D. Satheesan Claims UDF Victory

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, expressed confidence in the United Democratic

Gujarat Assembly: BJP Issues 3-Day Whip for MLAs Ahead of Key Sessions

BJP issues a mandatory 3-day whip for all MLAs in Gujarat Assembly from March 2325, hinting at key legislative discussions and major decisions.

Delhi HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel

The court had observed that the status report filed by the under Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issue was absolutely bald a

Assam elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalikbari constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency. He seeks a sixth consecutive term. Sarma led

Novartis to buy experimental breast cancer drug in up to $3 billion deal

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is set to acquire a promising breast cancer drug candidate from US biotech firm Synnovation Therapeutics. The deal is va

World Sparrow Day | AI tool for awareness and conservation

To mark World Sparrow Day (March 20),Coimbatore-based NGO ChittukuruvigalArakkattalaipresents an AI-driven initiative to spread the word on conse

Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, and not just limited to ones own community: Supreme Court

Justice Nagarathna said the court was against the phenomenon of hate speech, whether it was targeted at one or the other community

Sunsure Energy Signs Solar PPA with JAKSON Engineering to Power Corporate and Manufacturing Operations

Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Kamal Haasan Honored with Prestigious Paddy Jairaj Film Award

Mumbai, March 20: Renowned actor Kamal Haasan has been awarded the Paddy Jairaj Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. This accolade rec

IFSCA flags compliance and infrastructure gaps among capital market intermediaries in GIFT City

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

Non-fossil-fuel-based power generation capacity to hit 786 GW or 70% mark by FY'36: Government report

The installed generating capacity from non-fossil sources as on 28th February, 2026, was 275 GW, which was about 52.5% of the total installed cap

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update reveals suspect theory, CCTV clues, FBI probe details

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update shows new suspect theory, CCTV clues, ransom demand, FBI silence, and

IIT Delhi Spinout DeepLase Raises 6 Crore Seed Round co-led by MGF Kavachh and Yali Capital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. This

CBFC Denied Permission to Screen The Voice of Hind Rajab?

Tunisian Film on Paliestinian Child killed in Israel Gaza war orally denied release by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the films Indi

CBSE Board Exam Result 2026: Special marking formula announced for students in this region, check latest update

CBSE is introducing a new assessment plan for students affected by the Iran conflict. Class 10 students will be evaluated based on exams taken. A

Kannada Development Authority Chairman releases book on Bhootaradhane

Author Poovappa Kaniyoor has revised and refined his research done 22 years ago and published it after it has matured.

Kyvex announces strategic partnership with IPL player Vaibhav Arora of KKR

Kyvex, founded by Indian entrepreneur Pearl Kapur alongside Chief Technology Officer Ravindra Varna, today announced a strategic partnership with

Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 53

SEOUL, Mar 20: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Koreas central city of Daejeon injured at least 53 people on Friday as officials warned t

Telangana Budget 2026-27| Allocations to farm, irrigation, energy sectors remain unchanged

Despite stupendous performance being put up by the Agriculture sector, the allocation for it is pruned to 23,179 for 2026-27 from 24,439 crore

Matrixport Rebrands as BIT in Strategic Repositioning

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows.

iQIYIs Pursuit of Jade Captures Global Audience with Chart-Topping Performance

Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

A Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtras Anjarle as Indias most structurally compelling coastal land market undersupplied, infrastruct

Chinas open-source modernization offers inspiration for global development, says expert

HOY Unveils a Powerhouse Line-up of Talent for its Bold New Chapter

Sunyash Shedge Aims to Contribute to Punjab Kings IPL Championship Bid

New Delhi, March 20: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to kick off on March 28. After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in la

'Indirect Yet Palpable': Iran War's Impact On Real Estate In Mumbai

Iran War Impact: Mumbai's real estate sector has started witnessing a drop in demand from global companies for office spaces.

Omar Abdullah Backs Administrative Transfer Move Amid West Bengal Poll Row

Abdullah criticized the idea that bureaucracy can influence election outcomes, stating that genuine electoral success depends on political leader

Singapore arrests Amos Yee, former US asylum seeker, over National Service violations

SINGAPORE, Mar 20: Singapore authorities said on Friday that Amos Yee Pang Sang was arrested at Changi Airport upon his return to the country and

Did meteor fragments reach the US after March 17 Fireball? What residents need to know after the loud boom

According to NASA, an asteroid measuring about six feet across and weighing roughly six tonnes entered Earths atmosphere on March 17, travelling

Bengalurus KIA named best regional airport in India and south Asia; moves to 41st spot in global rankings

While Terminal 2 became the first in India to receive a 5-star Skytrax rating, the airport has also achieved the highest Level 5 Accreditation un

US Pentagon seeks USD 200 billion for war in Iran amid Congressional scrutiny

WASHINGTON, Mar 20: The Pentagon has requested USD 200 billion in supplemental funding for the ongoing war against Iran, sending the proposal to

Are your eye drops safe? CDSCO flags illegal products, doctors issue strong warning on irritation, conjunctivitis

Authorities have launched a major crackdown on unapproved dry eye relief drops being sold without mandatory CDSCO approval. States and Union Terr

Telangana Budget 202627: Hyderabad plans span metro expansion, Future City

Hyderabad: Presenting the 202627 Telangana Budget in the Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu outlined a

Five youth, including three BTech students, go missing in Godavari river

Five youth, including three BTech students from Andhra Pradesh, went missing after going for a swim in the Godavari river on Friday, March 20. Th

Sri Lanka refused US request to land warplanes: Dissanayake

COLOMBO, Mar 20: Sri Lanka refused permission for the US to land two of its warplanes in the islands southeast Mattala International Airport in e

Police in Nawada Arrests 10 Suspects in Major Cyber Fraud Case

Nawada, March 20: The Nawada police have arrested ten suspects in a significant cybercrime case, along with one minor. This operation was announc

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal stresses energy security amid global tensions

Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Lal called for coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to ensure affordable and efficien

Union minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, caller traced to Bengals Murshidabad

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security

Firstsource Introduces Intelligence That Operates

A Full-Stack, Agent-First Model That Closes the Enterprise AI Deployment Gap

AeroDel signs exclusive licensing arrangement with Zydus for launching Aerolife Mini, Indias First Foldable, Always Attached pMDI Enhancer

BRO Intensifies Snow Clearance After Heavy Snow Disrupts J&K Roads

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has intensified snow clearance operations across key routes in Jammu after heavy snowfall disr

Taiwan hosts APEC Workshop Highlights Innovative Technologies for Low-Carbon Food Supply Chains

MetaOptics progresses on its strategic growth and leadership transition initiatives

Indias Energy Storage Capacity Expected to Surge by 2033: Report

New Delhi, March 20: Indias stationary energy storage sector is experiencing rapid growth. A report released on Friday indicates that the total p

Israel, Iran war: Trump weighs military options on Kharg Island to reopen Hormuz

Middle East war: The Trump administration is exploring options to control Kharg Island. This move aims to pressure Iran regarding the Strait of H

Luxor brings Crayola products to India via long-term partnership

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt Ltd on Friday announced a long-term partnership with Crayola LLC, bringing products of Americas

Virgin River Season 8 release date, cast, plot, filming update: When will new season air?

Virgin River Season 8 release date, cast, plot, filming update shows filming plans, expected return window, cast exits, and story continuation af

India blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza film The Voice of Hind Rajab

The Indian theatrical release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film based on a real incident during the Gaza conflict, has been blo

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India launches 2 new resorts, adds 159 rooms

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd on Friday announced addition of 159 rooms to its portfolio through the launch of two new

Unorganised, gig workers meet Delhi CM ahead of budget; seek job security, gender-specific policies

We have engaged with people across sections to ensure the budget reflects their suggestions, said Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta