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Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices, IEA says

The International Energy Agency has agreed to a record release of oil from strategic stockpiles to deal with the effects of the US-Israeli war wi

Telangana FM pegs 2026-27 Budget at 3.24 lakh crore

He estimated revenue expenditure at 2,34,406 crore and capital expenditure at 47,267 crore

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Meets Assembly Speaker to Discuss Budget Session Preparations

New Delhi, March 20: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday for a courtesy visit. During this

Govt floats RFP to select beneficiaries for rare earth magnet manufacturing

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited bids to set up 6,000 MTPA NdFeB facilities under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rar

Supreme Court quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film

The Supreme Court bench allowed Sujoy Ghosh's plea, challenging a Jharkhand High Court's order, which had refused to quash the proceedings pendin

Veterinary Doctor Killed in Hippopotamus Attack at Karnataka Zoo, Inquiry Ordered

A 26-year-old veterinary doctor died after a hippopotamus attack at Tavarekoppa Zoo in Shivamogga. Karnataka government orders probe and announce

Goldman Sachs to make small job cuts on performance in April, source says

The cuts are not part of the annual strategic resource assessment, which typically reduces staff by 1 to 3%, the source said

Pakistan Tops Global Terror Index Despite Drop in Global Deaths

New Delhi: The 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) reports a sharp 28% decline in global terrorism deaths in 2025, but warns that rising instabili

Life in the Himalaya | Review of Anuradha Roys Called by the Hills

Roy writes with affection, not sentimentality, about her house, garden and the mountains

Understanding Space Radiation and How Astronauts Protect Themselves

New Delhi, March 20: Space travel is thrilling, but it comes with numerous challenges. One of the biggest challenges is space radiation. On Earth

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary receives death threat, complaint lodged

Jayant Chaudhary, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of skill development and entrepreneurship, received the threat call from an unidenti

India Smart Utility Week 2026 held in New Delhi with 2000+ Delegates, 230+ experts and Speakers and Participation from 40+ Utilities

Fact-Check: AI Visuals Passed Off as Iran's Attack on Indian Oil Tanker

AI-detection tool Hive Moderation revealed that the viral clip was created using artificial intelligence.

Maharashtra Godman Scandal: Nashik Famous Astrologer Accused of Years of Abuse, 58 Videos Surface

Retired Merchant Navy officer and self-proclaimed astrologer Ashok Kharat arrested in Nashik for repeatedly raping a woman over 3.5 years. Police

Retail and Office Demand Converge to Push Rentals Higher in NCR

Somewhere between the second espresso bar opening on a lane in Gurugram and a European fashion label quietly locking a lease in South Delhi, the

Rakeshs Surprising Impact in Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge

Mumbai, March 20: Aditya Dhars highly anticipated film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has taken the audience by storm since its release. While Ranveer

Its official: Mani Ratnams next to star Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi

Legendary director Mani Ratnam is teaming up with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi for his next film. The movie is produced by the filmmakers own

Babri mosque emotion: West Bengal may see Muslim Chief Minister or Deputy CM: Humayun Kabir

Humayun Kabir said that his outfit would contest 182 seats in alliance with AIMIM and could emerge as a decisive player in government formation i

Work from home, avoid air travel to deal with higher energy prices: International Energy Agency

The U.S-Israel war with Iran has driven up energy prices, causing concerns over inflation across the world

Sattu Sharbat vs Buttermilk: Which One Should You Have To Beat The Summer Heat?

Sattu sharbat and buttermilk both contain nutrients and have cooling properties that your body needs. Here is the range of health benefits that t

Chaitra Navratri: Arrival on Palanquin and Departure on Elephant, What Do the Signs Hold for the Future?

New Delhi, March 20: Every year, the nine forms of the divine mother Bhavani are worshipped twice across the country. Both Chaitra and Sharadiya

Semaglutide Patent Expires: Will Diabetes, Weight-Loss Treatment Become More Accessible For Patients?

Patent expiry does not signal a change in the medicine itself. Rather, it marks the beginning of wider competition, which typically leads to pric

iQOO Z11 Launch Date Confirmed: A Game-Changer in Battery Technology

Beijing, March 20: iQOO is set to launch the iQOO Z11 in China soon. The Z series has been performing exceptionally well, and this latest model c

SC quashes copyright case against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh over his 'Kahaani 2' film

The Supreme Court has cancelled legal proceedings against filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh. The case involved allegations of copyright infringement related

OnePlus Launches Nord Buds 4 Pro with Advanced Features at Rs. 3,999

Mumbai, March 20: OnePlus has officially launched the Nord Buds 4 Pro in India, enhancing its Nord audio lineup. These new true wireless earbuds

Congress Issues Notice to Fifth MLA Over Cross Voting in Haryana Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh, March 20: The Congress party has issued a notice to its fifth MLA regarding cross voting in the recent Rajya Sabha elections in Harya

OnePlus 15T Roundup: Key Features and Launch Details Revealed

Beijing, March 20: OnePlus is set to unveil the OnePlus 15T, its latest compact flagship smartphone, in China on March 24, 2026. The company desc

How Sailor's Run Exposed French Aircraft Carrier's Exact Location Amid Iran War

The French Navy's flagship, the Charles de Gaulle, is reportedly the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in operation outside the US military.

Delhi Court Acquits Two in ISIS-JK Case, Cites Probe Lapses

New Delhi, Mar 20: A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of links with the banned ISIS-JK, citing serious gaps in the investigation and fai

Xiaomi Launches the Book Pro 14 Laptop After Four-Year Hiatus

Mumbai, March 20: After a four-year absence from the laptop market, Xiaomi has unveiled its latest device, the Xiaomi Book Pro 14, during its Spr

'Trade flows are returning to India, but markets remain unintegrated': Glazyev calls for Russia-India financial integration

Russia and India are building a strategic alliance. Russian officials are calling for greater integration in capital markets and payment systems.

Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender health care declaration

Another federal judge in Boston on Monday (March 16, 2026) temporarily blocked several of Mr. Kennedy's vaccine policy changes

Xiaomi Unveils Watch S5 Smartwatch Featuring eSIM and Vibrant Color Options

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched the Xiaomi Watch S5, touted as an all-around sports watch with impressive battery life. This sma

President Murmu On 3-Day Visit To Up Meets Premanand Ji Maharaj In Mathura

MATHURA (UP), Mar 20: President Droupadi Murmu, who is on a three-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, on Friday met Premanand ji Maharaj at his Ashram Ra

Xiaomi Unveils Next-Gen SU7 Electric Sedan with Impressive Performance and Range

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched the next-generation SU7, an updated electric sedan in the premium C-segment. The lineup features

Rideshare driver faces sexual assault charges for assaulting passenger during a ride in Toronto, say police

A Caledon rideshare driver, Harsimranjot Dhillon, 33, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault. Police allege Dhillon made a sexual comm

Australian Mosque Protesters Heckle PM Albanese Over Israel Stance

Video images showed protesters interrupting proceedings about 15 minutes after Albanese and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke joined worshippers a

Realme P4 Lite 5G Unveiled in India: Price and Features Revealed

Mumbai, March 20: Realme has officially launched the Realme P4 Lite 5G in India. This latest smartphone features a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipse

Women and TB in India: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt

Women in India face problems from the very beginning of their TB journey: late diagnoses or misdiagnoses are compounded by stigma, limited mobili

Government proposal to preload Aadhaar app on phones faced pushback

Apple and Samsung, in particular, both had concerns with the proposal due to questions over safety and security, two industry sources said.

Moinabad farmhouse drug row: Court reserves order on custody petition

Hyderabad: The Rajendranagar court on Friday, March 20, reserved its order on the custody petition filed by Hyderabad police in connection with t

A 1,000-Km Rain Band Is Bringing Storms In India, Pakistan, Afghanistan

The active western disturbance is driving widespread thunderstorms, gusty winds (40-80 kmph), isolated hailstorms, and light-to-moderate rainfall

Who Will Compensate For Harassment? Elvish Yadav After Court Sets Him Free

A case was registered against Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav for using snake venom as a recreational drug at rave parties in Noida.

Opinion: Opinion | Dhurandhar, And The Enduring Ghosts Of Kashmir Valley

Dhurandhar is a story of the relentless war waged by Pakistan against India, not all of Pakistan but the terrorists it harbours, and the agenda i

Notorious Criminal Indal Giri Arrested in Police Encounter in Sitapur

Mumbai, March 20: In a significant police operation, Indal Giri, a notorious criminal with a bounty of 25,000 on his head, was arrested during a

How has the Iran-Israel war disrupted the cricket matches in England? This 265-year old ball manufacturer rings alarm bells

The English domestic cricket season, set to begin on April 3, is facing a logistics crisis involving the supply of Dukes match balls. Dilip Jajod

New Flag Hoisted at Ram Temple for Hindu New Year Celebration

Ayodhya, March 20: A new flag has been hoisted at the peak of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya to mark the Hindu New Year. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teer

U.S. NTSB launches safety probe after Alaska Airlines jet overflies FedEx at Newark

An air traffic controller instructed Alaska Airlines Flight 294, a Boeing 737, to perform a go-around because FedEx Flight 721, a Boeing 777, was

Allianz Partners Australias 2025 State of Student Healthcare Report Unpacks the Complex Realities of International Students

Technical Glitches Stall Hyderabad Metro Services, Passengers Affected

Multiple halts on NagoleRaidurg route; delays force passengers to seek alternate transport

Delhi minors attacked, one victim claims targeted for wearing skullcap

New Delhi: Two Muslim minors returning home from a Class 12 exam with their friends were allegedly assaulted on March 16 by a group of 25 student

Political tug of war over Iranian women's football team prompts criticism in Australia

Iran has claimed victory in the extraordinary public relations battle that played out since Australian Immigration Minister Tony Burke released t

Hyderabad Metro faces 20-minute disruption, commuters affected

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Metro rail services on the NagoleRaidurg corridor were temporarily disrupted on Friday, March 20, due to a technical issue,

Director Sanoj Mishra Labels Monalisa and Farhan Khans Marriage as Love Jihad, Appeals to PM Modi

New Delhi, March 20: Viral sensation Monalisa Bhosale, who gained fame during the Prayagraj Kumbh, has been in the spotlight regarding her recent

What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

Sydney: (The Conversation) Nowruz (meaning new day in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring

Samsungs new plan lets users get Galaxy S26 Ultra at 50% price upfront: Here's how

Samsung introduces Galaxy Forever in India. This plan lets you buy the new Galaxy S26 Ultra for half its price upfront. You pay over 12 months wi

Hyderabad: Allu Arjuns fam soaks in Ramzan vibes at Charminar

Just a day to go for Eid al-Fitr, and all the bazaars in Hyderabad especially around Charminar are bustling with people, witnessing a massive las

Boost Your Sleep and Memory with Brahmi Milk: A Natural Remedy

New Delhi, March 20: Ayurveda has long utilized the healing power of herbs to combat various ailments. Within natures depths lie numerous medicin

Inside Denmark's Plan To Blow Up Greenland's Runways To Prevent US Attack

With US President Donald Trump's rhetoric on Greenland getting sharper and urgent, Denmark was forced to develop a desperate contingency plan.

Snake Creates Scare at Telangana Assembly

Even as the staff and the police were on regular duty on the Assembly premises, a snake was spotted at the media point creating a scare among eve

Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026; Nathan Ellis injured

Cricket Australia (CA) is taking a precautionary approach with their veteran pacers as they are set to have a lengthy 12-month period, where they

Is Eid today or tomorrow? Check city-wise moonsighting time to know when to celebrate the festival

Eid kab hai: In India, Eid will be celebrated on March 21, 2026, and it falls on Saturday. Since the crescent moon was not sighted in the country

Irregularities in Telangana integrated school tenders: Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Senior BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao on Friday, March 20, levelled serious allegations over the allocation of Integrated

Targeting ships in international waterways unacceptable, says India as IMO condemns attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

India's envoy Vikram Doraiswamy addressed the IMO, stressing seafarer safety and freedom of navigation. He condemned attacks on commercial shippi

Nourishing Your Navratri Fast: Essential Foods for Energy and Vitality

New Delhi, March 20: The festival of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of Goddess Adishakti, is currently being celebrated. Many devotees observ

J&K To Host Travel Mart On April 14-15

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host the Kashmir Travel Mart-2026 on April 14-15 to showcase the regions tourism pot

Veterinary Doctor Killed In Hippopotamus Attack In Karnataka Zoo

Forest minister Khandre ordered an inquiry into the incident and directed that a report be submitted within seven days.

Telugu Films Balance Between Scale and Soul, Says Madhuri Dixit

She expressed gratitude to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the honour. Its a privilege to be here among legends and icons of Telugu ci

Iran conflict could flip China's deflation into 'bad inflation'

China is facing an uphill struggle with the looming threat of deflation, compounded by the potential inflationary fallout from the ongoing strife

US issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian crude, adding Cuba, N.Korea exceptions

The license, which expires on April 11, replaces and supersedes a similar 30-day sanctions waiver issued on March 12.

Uttarakhand Cabinet Expansion: Five New Ministers Take Oath, CM Dhami Offers Congratulations

Dehradun, March 20: A swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed cabinet ministers was held on Friday at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun, the capital of Utt

Selfish interests, desire for dominance root cause of global conflicts: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

Speaking at a national gathering, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat offered a profound insight into the nature of global discord, pinpointing selfish motiv

Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026: Seat-sharing process will be finalised in four days, says EdappadiPalaniswami

Making it clear the composition of the alliance hadbeen more or lessfirmed up, EdappadiPalaniswami saidhis AIADMKs manifesto would be released in

Why Global AI and SaaS startups are rethinking cross-border payments

As founders scale across the USIndia corridor, platforms like ECL Flow are helping them cut delays, reduce FX costs, and bring speed to global mo

Selfish Interests, Desire For Dominance Root Cause Of Global Conflicts: Bhagwat

Nagpur, Mar 20: Selfish interests and the desire for dominance were the root cause of conflicts in the world, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Fri

IPL 2026: Sam Curran set to miss tournament for Rajasthan Royals due to groin injury

England all-rounder Sam Curran will miss the upcoming Indian Premier League season for Rajasthan Royals. He is sidelined with a suspected groin i

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Clocks Rs 30 Crore Amidst Mixed Reactions?

Trade circles believe that stronger promotions led by Pawan Kalyan could help boost collections.

Stationery major Luxor launches Crayola in India

Crayola and Luxor Writing Instruments will invest Rs 400 crore in India over five years. This investment aims to expand manufacturing and tap int

LPG crisis: In Kerala, war reaches the doorsteps

The war that broke out in West Asia has impacted lives in Kerala in myriad forms. Expatriates travel plans were in disarray, tourism hit the paus

How to Choose a Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Using an Index Fund Return Calculator

The Nifty Next 50 Index offers exposure to large cap companies with the potential to become market leaders.

Uttarkhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expands cabinet, inducts five MLAs

With the induction of the new Ministers Khazan Das, Bharat Singh Chaudhary, Madan Kaushik, Pradeep Batra, and Ram Singh Kaida the Uttarakhand c

Rupee breaches 93 against dollar, the lowest on record

Mumbai: The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, March 20, as the greenback s

Jammu And Kashmir To Host Travel Mart On April 14-15

JAMMU, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department will host Kashmir Travel Mart in April this year to highlight the tourism potential of the re

Quote of the day by inventor and businessman Thomas Alva Edison: All progress, all success, springs from

Thomas Alva Edison, a celebrated inventor, believed all progress stems from thinking. His quote emphasizes that ideas and careful thought precede

2026 Assam Assembly Elections: NDA-constituent BPF names candidates for 11 seats

The Bodoland People's Front, an NDA constituent, has revealed its candidates for eleven seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. The list

AIADMK will finalise seat-sharing, announce constituencies in 4 days, says Palaniswami

No new parties likely to join NDA alliance, he said

Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 billion worth of solar equipment

Some of the estimated $2.9 billion worth of equipment, including screen-printing production lines, will require export approval from Chinese regu

Rajasthan keen to shield teenager Sooryavanshi from the media glare

Get ready to witness a fresh opening duo as Rajasthan Royals announce Vaibhav Sooryavanshi alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal for the upcoming championsh

Ram Charan Expresses Pride Over Father Chiranjeevis Achievement at Telangana Gaddar Film Awards

Mumbai, March 20: The Telangana Gaddar Film Awards were grandly celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Ugadi. This event honored the talents of

WhatsApp usernames like Instagram coming soon; When can you expect it and how does it affect your number-based contacts?

WhatsApp Usernames: WhatsApp is preparing for a significant platform transition that will replace mandatory phone number sharing with unique user