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Teachers Seek Inclusion Of girls Above 15 In HPV Vaccination Drive

The session was held at the Musheerabad government school and focused on encouraging girls aged 14 to 15 years to get vaccinated.

Iran, US Have Been In Direct Contact In Recent Days: Reports

A direct communications channel between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been reactivated in recent days, A

Invincible season 4 release date, time on Prime Video: When do 'Invincible' season 4 episodes 1, 2, 3 come out?

Invincible season 4 release date: Apart from 'Invincible' season 4 episode 1, 2, and 3, there are a number of new shows and movies releasing in t

Vigilance court orders probe against Kochi Mayor over corruption allegation

Man allegedly shot dead by neighbour

Seven Injured In Congress, BJP Clash In Chandur

Chandur police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage from the area to identify those involved in the clash.

Revamped Stand-Up India scheme soon: Nirmala Sitharaman

Replying to a supplementary question in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the modified programme would incorporate lessons from the earlier scheme,

Transgender communities across India demand withdrawal of Bill to redefine trans people

The Centres action led to protests and public meetings within the transgender community across cities such as New Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolk

Ancient Rock Carvings Discovered In Manchirevula

This finding follows a rock tool found at the same premises. The two petroglyph images are carved on a flat rock slab at a height of about 50 fee

NCP(SP) not to contestBaramatiseat against Sunetra, saysSule

AAPgovt. fulfilled all pre-poll promises in just 4 years: Punjab CM

Mann says key promises include free electricity, 65,000govt.jobs and 5.5lakhemployment opportunities;Oppn. calls it most disappointinggovt.

Delhi Cabinet approves two road projects to ease congestion

Nod for construction of the Barapullah Phase-III elevated corridor and a six-lane elevated corridor on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road

Trump Seeks To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said he has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes kept slam

Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine

In an important diplomatic meeting, Kenya's Foreign Minister Mudavadi conversed with Lavrov in Moscow, resulting in a pivotal understanding that

Venkat Garikapati Unveils His 25th Book

SBI managing director Amara Ramamohan Rao released the books during the programme.

Trump says he can impose tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling

President Donald Trump is stirring the pot by announcing he has found new pathways to impose tariffs, even as the Supreme Court recently overturn

Missile Fragments at Israels Holy Sites as Iran Continues Attacks

Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war as far as necessary as it launched strikes across the region on Monday.

Word of the day: Bemused Meaning, pronunciation, origin and how to use it like a pro

Over 1.5 billion people worldwide learn English today, according to the British Council. Vocabulary searches like word of the day meaning and Eng

Pink tickets will continue for 3 months, do not rush for smart cards, says Delhi CM

The government is in the process of replacing the ticket-based system with Pink National Common Mobility Cards for eligible women residents of th

BBC asks US court to dismiss Trump's $10-billion lawsuit

The BBC is urging a judge to throw out former President Trump's substantial lawsuit, which alleges that a distorted edit of his remarks preceding

TTD Chairman Reviews Arrangements For Ontimitta Brahmotsavams

The Brahmotsavams will be held from March 27 to April 5 at the Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Ontimitta, with the Sri Rama Kalyanam scheduled on A

From April 1, UP egg producers must stamp expiry date

Mass Protests in Ladakh Demand Statehood and Sixth Schedule Status

Authorities maintained a substantial security presence throughout the demonstrations. Senior officials, including the Deputy Commissioner and Lad

Meanwhile in Assam, EC replaces 5 SSPs and in Tamil Nadu 4 SPs in interest of free & fair polls

Russia launches daytime drone attack on Kyiv; Ukraine downs most targets

In a surprising twist, Kyiv was the target of an unprecedented drone attack in broad daylight. Thankfully, Ukrainian air defenses were on high al

Quote of the Day by Emma Watson: I'm a feminist, but I think that romance has been taken away a bit for my generation.

I'm a feminist, but I think that romance has been taken away a bit for my generation, Emma Watsons quote, reflects the modern balance between ind

Delhi police seize 610 LPG cylinders, bust hoarding racket in Mundka

As part of its ongoing crackdown on hoarding and black marketing, the Crime Branchs Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell conducted a raid on a godo

Bank-NBFC co-lending pacts may be expanded to aid MSMEs

A parliamentary panel suggests boosting bank and NBFC co-lending to help MSMEs access cheaper credit. It also proposes listing profitable regiona

Budget Session Will Last For 10 Days, Opposition Demands Extension

Listing 19 issues for debate, Harish Rao warned that the BRS would boycott the next BAC meeting if the government failed to honour the decisions

Quote of the Day by Albert Camus: 'Man is the only creature who refuses'Top quotes by the best-known French philosopher

French philosopher Albert Camus's profound quote, 'Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is,' encapsulates humanity's constant quest

Govt, oppn reach deal, suspension of 8 MPs to be revoked

Delhi HC grants Kejriwal time to reply to CBIs plea in excise policy case

The probe agency has challenged a trial court verdict on February 27 that discharged the AAP chief in the case

RBI seeks banks views on AI-based facial recognition tools at ATMs, branches to curb fraud

As per the draft guidelines, a bona fide victim, being an individual person and having lodged a complaint involving gross loss of an amount up to

Delhi govt. to create 2,500 acres of reservoirs along Yamuna to prevent floods

Deliberations under way on 21,068-crore Urban Flood Mitigation Program ahead of monsoon to revamp stormwater drains, restore water bodies, enhanc

Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as airstrikes pound Iran

As the US-Israeli confrontation with Iran stretches into its third week, the repercussions are reverberating through the global oil markets. In a

BJP announces first list of candidates for 144 seats for Bengal Assembly polls

Suvendu Adhikari will contest from two seats Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district and Bhabanipur in Kolkata. At Bhabanipur, Mr. Adhikari is like

Vizag Collector Orders Action to Provide Safe Water to Hilltop Village

A team comprising rural water supply executive engineer Anil Kumar, deputy executive engineer G.V.S. Prasad, and junior engineer Malleswari Devi

DC Edit | Oscars Prove Love Of Art Is Universal

The march of taste for Korean culture, especially among the youth and not only in the USA but in India too, where Korean music and movies are mak

PHDCCI urges RBI to boost MSME credit, fix LoC rules

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has approached the Reserve Bank of India. They are seeking increased credit for small businesses. The ch

Class X Exams See 98.90 Percent Attendance on First Day in Andhra Pradesh

Over 6.22 lakh students appear on Day 1 across 3,415 exam centres

JNUSU demands smooth functioning of messes

After Bengal chief secretary & home secretary, EC replaces DGP, Kolkata CP

Poll panel anti-Bengali and anti-women: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission of India. She labeled the recent bureaucratic and poli

Quote of the day by Elizabeth Taylor: It is strange that the years teach us patience; that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.

Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywoods most famous actresses. She started acting as a child and later became known for big films like Cleopatra a

DC Edit | Kerala Polls May Prove Tricky For Both LDF, UDF

The Left faces two major challenges for its return to power. One is an anti-incumbency mood prevailing among a section of the people who advocate

2,300 companies of central forces will be deployed in Each Phase: Bengal CEO

Over 2,200 companies of central forces will secure West Bengal in every phase. Election officials will ensure accountability of law enforcement a

Iran-US war: Dubai govt, companies in huddle to assess economic impact

Dubai's economy feels the heat from Iranian attacks. Businesses report supply chain snags and soaring costs. Freight and clearing charges have su

Maharaja Ranbir Singh bestowed J&K with vision, culture: Sinha

Says nation indebted to him for his reforms Jammu Tawi, Mar 16:Asserting that Maharaja Ranbir Singh did not merely rule Jammu and Kashmir but he

Doctor Found Dead Under Suspicious Condition in Narsampet

The deceased was identified as Dr Shashidhar Reddy, an anaesthesiologist.

Police Seek to Establish Link Between All Moinabad Accused

A senior officer said Rohith Reddy appeared to be the common link among those at the party. The officer said investigators were examining whether

Singh Sahib: A chef-led homage to royal India

At Singh Sahib in Gurgaon, chefpreneur Anilkumar crafts a chef-driven restaurant that celebrates Indias royal culinary traditions through authent

AICC Forms Coordination Committee

From the government, the members are led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and include Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and ministe

Rs 364 Cr spent on J&K elections in 2024

Union Govt bears cost of LS polls; UT bears Assembly expenses Jammu Tawi, Mar 16:The expenditure for conducting Parliamentary and Assembly electi

ECI removes chief secretary, home secretary and top cops in poll-bound West Bengal

As part of its efforts to guarantee free and fair elections, the Election Commission of India has enacted major personnel shifts within West Beng

J&K has sufficient fuel stock: Minister

Warns strict action against black-marketing Srinagar, Mar 16:Jammu and Kashmir has sufficient stocks of fuel and essential commodities to last ar

Agri Commission Urges CM to Ban Paraquat

The Chief Minister assured the commission that the government would take up the matter and hold a discussion on it and take appropriate steps.

Middle East War: Israel signals conditional openness to halt hostilities

In a recent statement, Israel's envoy to India, Reuven Azar, conveyed a willingness to cease hostilities should Iran reconsider its stance. He un

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: NDA declares candidates for 12 seats in Kozhikode

Though the UDF is yet to officially announce its candidates, Congress probables who have received the green signal from top leadership have alrea

Anna University, Ramco Systems sign MoU to establish advanced ERP lab

Aakar Patel | Are There Principles In Our Foreign Policy? Or Should India Just Go By Opportunism?

In a speech he made where he first laid out this doctrine of opportunism and inconsistency, Mr Jaishankar said it was hard to give it a name

Tamil writer Jayamohan announces Indias biggest literary award

'He'd be dead by June': Trump reveals Dunns 'grim diagnosis'; Johnson says, That wasnt public!'

J&K to observe Shab-e-Qadr tonight

Jammu Tawi, Mar 27:Shab-e-Qadr (Lailatul Qadr), one of the holiest nights in Islam, will be observed tonight with lakhs of devotees expected to s

Pending subsidy backlog cast shadow on Horticulture schemes in Rajouri

Ajay Sharma Rajouri, March 16 Instead of clearingHorticulture pending subsidy liabilities, the Horticulture Department continues to sanction case

J&K Dy CM seeks jammer, bulletproof vehicles for self

Tele-Counselling for Stressed Class X Students

He advised students suffering from stress to take advantage of this opportunity.

ACB files chargesheet against Patwari

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday filed a chargesheet against a revenue official in a case involving alleged misuse

Banana Farmers Protest Price Crash

Farmers said the price of bananas, which was around 23,000 per tonne a month ago, has dropped sharply to about 6,000 per tonne, pushing growers i

Jammu Adm cracks down on LPG Dealers over delivery failures

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16: The Jammu administration on Monday conducted inspections at LPG outlets amid panic buying and complaints of delivery failures

Farooq attackers remand extended

CM reviews stock of LPG, Essentials

Srinagar, Mar 16: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday directed officers to ensure there is no artificial scarcity or black marketing of essent

Inspection Done to Increase PG Seats in Orthopaedics and Paediatrics

Led by in-charge principal Prof. Shankar, the inspection committee reviewed the facilities, academic standards and functioning of both department

1.60 lakh additions in voter JK roll revision, 67,690 entries deleted

Jammu Tawi, Mar 16 : More than 1.60 lakh voters were added to the electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir during the recent special summary revision

Awareness Campaign Held on Road Accidents

An awareness programme on road safety and prevention of drug abuse was organised by the cops in Madakasira town in Satya Sai district on Monday.

NDA wins eight Rajya Sabha seats from Bihar, Odisha; Haryana results on hold

BJP national president Nitin Nabin and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar romp home as NDA secures all five Rajya Sabha seats in Bihar; the party also secures

Days after Wangchuks release, Ladakh rallies for statehood

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for March 17, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 35C and 22C respectively.

Shikha Mukerjee | An Unprecedented Run-up To A Predictable Election?

Armed with the mantra of Detect and Delete, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of rolls carried out over almost six months, starting October, w

Vanpic Case: SC Bars Nimmagadda From Selling Assets

Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, appearing for Prasad, told the court Prasad had deposited Rs.125 crore as cash security, as directed earlier b

Indias oil supply gets naval shield near Hormuz amid Gulf conflict

As tensions rise in critical maritime corridors, Indian warships are on high alert in the Strait of Hormuz, providing a protective shield for tan

SelfIdentity at Stake in New Transgender Bill

Students at the University of Hyderabad made the same point after protesting at the main gate this weekend.

Iran Attacks Keep Indian Expatriates on Edge

Missile strikes, airspace disruptions push many expatriates to seek safer routes home

Video: Cars Abandoned, Tourists Stranded Near Atal Tunnel Amid Snowfall

More than 1,000 vehicles have been stranded near the Atal Tunnel outside Manali since Sunday night, after heavy snowfall and ice formation on roa

Withdraw amendments to Transgender Persons Bill: transgender activists

In a statement, the Trans Rights Now Collective demanded horizontal reservation for transgenders and protection of right to self-identification o

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: BDJS announces candidates for Assembly polls

Andhra Pradesh: Bridge Course for Class IX Students Begins

A special timetable ensuring equal importance to all subjects has been prepared and circulated to District Educational Officers (DEOs), who have

Risk Diluting Legacy: Mamata Banerjee To Poll Chief Over Officers' Removal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has now written to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, putting on record her protest against th

Quote of the Day by Tom Cruise: I don't care who you are, life has challenges.

I don't care who you are, life has challenges, Tom Cruise quote highlights a universal reality: everyone faces obstacles, regardless of fame, wea

Oscars Remember Kota, Saroja, Dharmendra, Manoj

Saroja took off in Telugu movies with Panduranga Mahatyam and went on to win hearts in several movies including Jagadeka Veerunui Katha, Shakunta

Ladakh protests: Thousands rally in Leh, Kargil seeking statehood and Sixth Schedule

More than a thousand citizens in Ladakh's Leh and Kargil regions rallied on Monday, echoing calls for statehood and adherence to the Sixth Schedu