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Director vs. Star: The Battle for Creative Ownership of Varanasi

Should Varanasi be called #SSMB29 (Superstar Mahesh Babu's 29th movie) or #SSR13 (SS Rajamouli's 13th movie)?

Assam polls: BJP manifesto promises Rs 5 lakh cr investment, protection of indigenous people

GUWAHATI, Mar 31: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJPs manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection

Crypto fuels drone purchases in Russia and Iran: Report

While most drone purchases are made using traditional financial rails, procurement networks are increasingly intersecting with the blockchain, th

BJP Unveils Vision Document for Assam Assembly Elections 2026, Finance Minister Targets Congress

Guwahati, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched its vision document for the Assam Assembly elections on Tuesday in Guwahati. The ev

Pakistan Envoy to Visit China as US-Iran Talks Remain Vague

Pakistan and China have urged talks between Iran and the US to work toward ending a war that has disrupted global markets and sent oil prices sur

EMPLOYMENT (31-03-2026)

STAFF REQUIRED FOR JKSPYM DISTRICT DE-ADDICTION CENTRE (DDAC) IN SAMBA, J&K. A PROJECT OF MINISTRY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT, GOVT. OF IN

Tragic Truck Accident Claims Two Lives and Injures Eight in Gujarat

Mehsana, March 31: A tragic incident occurred near Bahucharaji in Mehsana district, Gujarat, where a truck ran over a group of pedestrians. The a

Watch: Russian oil tanker finally reaches Cuba after Trump allows shipment

The sanctioned tanker Anatoly Kolodkin carried around 730,000 barrels of crude, marking the first delivery in months

Artemis II launch date and time: When will NASA's first crewed moon mission in 53 years take off? Crew details, objectives and why it was delayed

NASA Artemis II launch: NASA has officially commenced the countdown for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the lunar vicinity si

Hanoi Reports 29 COVID-19 Cases in 2026, No Deaths Recorded

Hanoi, March 31: Vietnams capital, Hanoi, has reported 29 COVID-19 cases since the start of the year, with no fatalities recorded. The Hanoi Cent

Patna HC Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo inaugurates extended facilities of State dispensary at HC premises

Facilities like free X-ray, ECG, eye check-up, physiotherapy, drug counters will be available at dispensary. Specialised doctors will be availabl

Restaurants levy LPG charges amid cylinder shortage in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Some restaurants in Hyderabad continue to levy LPG charges or gas surcharges amid a cylinder shortage in the city. It is being followe

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Swami Sudhindra Teerth on His Birth Centenary

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Swami Sudhindra Teerth of the Shri Kashi Math institution in Varanasi on Tuesda

Giant Oil Tanker Off Dubai Hit By Iranian Strike After Trumps Latest Threats

TEL AVIV/WASHINGTON, Mar 31: Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai on Monday, as President Donald Trump warned t

Who is Ashwini Bhide? Meet IAS officer taking charge as first woman commissioner of Indias richest civic body BMC

Ashwini Bhide has been appointed as the Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. She is the first woman to hold this top

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings Face Early Setbacks in Season Opener

New Delhi, March 31: Chennai Super Kings kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a disappointing loss. On Monday, they faced an 8-wicket defeat a

Indias untapped ocean ingredient: The rise of native seaweed

From sargassum to sea grapes, native seaweed varieties are emerging as a sustainable and flavour-rich ingredient in Indias evolving restaurant ki

WTO MC14 Ends Without Deal as E-Commerce Moratorium Lapses

MC14 was one of the most inconclusive ministerial conferences in recent years

Big B says inner voice key to navigating polluted information age

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on the overwhelming surge of information in todays world, noting that the line between truth and

BJP Releases Fourth List of Candidates for West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 31: Political activity has intensified ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its

Breaking News Live Update: Assam CM says district commissioners to get powers to expel suspected Bangladeshis, reclaim land

Scattered rainfall likely in parts of Tamil Nadu; heat to remain under check: Regional Meteorological Centre

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Western Ghats and adjoining districts and south coastal Tamil

No kings rallies and a growing anti-war sentiment

Akshay Kumar Emphasizes the Importance of Education in Bollywood

Mumbai, March 31: Education holds significant value for everyone, whether they are ordinary people or film industry stars. Actor Akshay Kumar rec

Hyderabad: GHMC Commissioner reviews KBR Park flyover construction work

Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC ) Commissioner RV Karnan on Monday, March 30, reviewed the construction of the KBR Park

Niharika Konidela Hits Back at Contradictory Social Media Criticism

The movie is slated for a theatrical release on April 3, 2026.

Iran presses Houthis on Red Sea shipping, officials say

Iran is urging the Houthis to prepare for renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping if the US escalates the conflict, though the Yemen-based group rema

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Thodupuzha voters to weigh legacy and continuity against growing calls for change

Assam Assembly elections: BJP manifesto promises 5 lakh cr. investment, protection of indigenous people

BJPs Sankalp Patra comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and e

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF looks to extend its dominance in Thrikkakara for fourth election in a row

Uma Thomas, Pushpa Das and Akhil Marar are in the fray as the United Democratic Front, Left Democratic Front and NDA-backed Twenty20 face off in

Pete Hegseth's broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack: report

FT report does not say whether U.S. Defence Secretary knew what the broker was doing; Pentagon demands retraction

Mughal Road Temporarily Closed After Overnight Rain, Snowfall At Pir Gali

SHOPIAN, Mar 31: The Mughal Road has been temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall and snowfall reported overnight at Pir Gali, officials said on

99.92% villages in India covered with banking outlets within 5 km radius: Govt

Availability of banking outlets is monitored by a Geographic Information System (GIS) based application, namely, the Jan Dhan Darshak (JDD) App

What the Meta-YouTube ruling means for social media | Explained

What did the jury hold the platforms liable for? How did the case focus on platform design over content?

Light rain likely in city

On the air quality front, the AQI stood at 189 in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Netanyahu Suggests Mediterranean Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy transit chokepoints, handling about 20 per cent of global oil exports

Swiss cling on to cash as survey shows payment app use stalling

A large majority of respondents in the survey were in favour of the continued use of cash, with only 2% keen to abolish it

Hyderabad businessman duped of Rs 5 crore over five years

Hyderabad: A businessman from Hyderabads Nizampet was duped of Rs 5.7 core in a financial fraud which lasted from 2021-2026. According to the com

Mumbai Police to Interrogate Mastermind Behind Fake Bomb Threats

Mumbai, March 31: Following the arrest of 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who allegedly sent over 1,100 fake bomb threats across the country, the Mum

Investing in early childhood mental health support systems is not just a social priority, but an economic necessity: MP

Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta expressed need of a clear referral pathways to specialised care for children, where it was required

U.P. Opposition pushes social justice, secularism pitch through rallies, conferences

While the SP held a rally named Samajwadi Samanta Bhaichara Rally, in Dadri, Western U.P, March 29, the Congress is holding Sadhbhavna Baithak (h

Rescuers try to find 27 people believed to be on raft drifting in Indonesian waters

The passenger boat departed Taliabu port in North Maluku province just after dusk Sunday (March 29, 2026). It was bound for Kema in North Sulawes

Telangana Gets Rs.247.94 Cr Central Funds Benefitting 12,600 GPs

The grants will further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development in PRIs

Ram Charans Peddi Postponement Rumors: Producer SKN Clarifies After Viral Slip-Up

A video of his remarks went viral instantly, leaving fans concerned about a potential delay. However, the producer has since moved to clear the a

Psyches colour violet!

Once upon a time, under the fervent influence of a 19th Century artistic current loudly known as Impressionism, painters couldnt get enough of vi

Iran's Parliament Security Committee approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Parliament Security Committee on Monday (local time) approved the Strait of Hormuz Management Plan, which includes measures to impose toll

Indian Stock Market Closed on Mahavir Jayanti; Commodity Trading Resumes Later

Mumbai, March 31: The Indian stock market is closed today in observance of Mahavir Jayanti. Consequently, there will be no buying, selling, or se

Auto LPG shortage in Telangana: Uttam to seek Centres intervention

Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced that he will write to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Harde

BJP unveils fourth list of 13 candidates for Bengal polls, replaces Maynaguri nominee

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its fourth list of 13 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections in 2026. A change has b

UK fines Apple unit for breaching Russian sanctions

Ireland-based Apple Distribution International (ADI), which instructs payments to software developers who use the App Store, was fined for paying

Tamil Nadus Nilgiri Tahr Census Postponed Due to Elections

Chennai, March 31: In light of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the states Forest Department may postpone the third census of the Nilg

Rajasthan Board Class 12 Result Out at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; check steps to download, direct link and more

RBSE 12 Class Result Out: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has announced Class 12 results for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Stud

U.S. video releases video of reported strikes against Iran

Embrace Headstand for Better Blood Circulation and Confidence

New Delhi, March 31: In ancient India, yoga was primarily practiced by sages and hermits. Its presence in the lives of ordinary people was limite

Jain Community Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti in Hyderabad

All 35 Jain temples in the city have been adorned with lights and floral decorations for the occasion

Dont agree with my husband on every issue: Usha Vance

Usha Vance said the 2028 presidential campaign was not a priority in her conversations with her husband, who was more focused on the mid-term ele

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu-based political parties are nearly invisible this Assembly elections

Although three T.N.-based parties had actively campaigned in the Tamil-populated taluks of Devikulam and Peerumade in the local body elections, t

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Devikulam, a former double-member constituency, has a unique history

Rosamma Punnoose, the first Pro-tem Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, was elected from the segment and administered the oath of office

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Rebel challenges on both fronts shake Taliparamba

CPI(M)s P.K. Shyamala, wife of party State secretary M.V. Govindan, takes on rebel veteran T.K. Govindan, with UDF backing, in a contest that cou

Suriname ex-President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who probed 1982 political killings, dies at 67

Santokhi took over a bankrupt Suriname from his predecessor, former dictator Desi Bouterse, and led the country to economic stability, partly sup

Kerala elections: Triangular contest in Kasaragod as development issues take centre stage

Unlike most constituencies in Kerala that witness bipolar contests between UDF and LDF, Kasaragod presents a rare triangular dynamic where BJP co

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: past scandals and dramatis personae that rocked elections in Kerala

Election-time political scandals seem to have a short lifespan in Kerala. However, the ephemeral sensational value of scandals, especially sordid

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Rise in number of MLAs facing criminal cases

From 69 elected representatives who had declared the details of criminal cases registered against them in 2006, the total number of MLAs facing s

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Welfare Party of India at the centre of political storms

Light Rain Expected in Southern Coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu Over Next Three Days

Chennai, March 31: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rain in the southern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu over the n

RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Match Highlights: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis 15-Ball Fifty Leads Rajasthan to Dominant 8-Wicket Win Over Chennai

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan Royals defeat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in IPL 2026. Read full match highlights.

Assam moved from violence to progress: PM Modi

Assam elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government.

Kerala polls: After the K.M. Mani era, Pala faces its most open contest yet

While the incumbent MLA Mani C. Kappen of the UDF is confident of a repeat win, Jose K. Mani is banking on the heavy organisational depth of KC(M

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF seeks to retain coastal bastion of Chirayinkeezhu even as UDF, NDA gear up to end streak

The Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency has consistently favoured the LDF since its formation in 2011; while the front eyes a fourth strai

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tensions in West Asia cast shadow on expat turnout

Observers suggest that a dip in expatriate voter participation may hit the United Democratic Front the hardest, given the fronts reliance on supp

RBSE Class 12th Result 2026 Toppers List: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will release Class 12 results on March 31, 2026. The topper list for Science, Arts, and Commerce strea

Pete Hegseth's Broker Tried To Buy Defence Fund Before Iran War? What US Said

The report came days after US President Donald Trump appeared to place responsibility for the decision to launch military strikes against Iran on

Trump again threatens to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if ceasefire not reached soon

US President Donald Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to repeat his threats against Iran's power plants as well as Kharg Island while

Drive conducted to remove encroachments at flyover in Hyderabads Tarnaka

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Tarnaka Circle carried out an encroachment removal drive on Monday, March 30, from

Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says

Israel's Netanyahu says he won't put a timeline on ending the war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told conservative US cable channel Newsmax that he didn't want to put a schedule on the Iran war.

U.S. Concerns Rise Over Chinas Dominance in Essential Minerals Amid Deep-Sea Mining Discussions

Washington, March 31: The United States is increasingly worried about Chinas dominance in essential minerals. This concern has sparked renewed in

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hits 17-Ball 52, Forces Ex-India Star To Take U-Turn

The 15-year-old silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, smashing 52 runs off just 17 balls, including four boundaries and five towering sixes.

US Drops 900-kg Bunker Buster Bomb On Iran's Isfahan, Trump Shares Video

US and Israel have repeatedly alleged that Iran was close to building a nuclear weapon, a claim not supported by the UN nuclear watchdog

A Warning From 1991: Is India's Next Big Shock Hiding In Its Oil Bill?

What has economists invoking 1991 is not just expensive oil, but a dangerous convergence of risks. A swelling import bill is colliding with the p

Prime Minister Modi Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti, Highlights Teachings of Lord Mahavir

New Delhi, March 31: Today marks the celebration of Mahavir Jayanti, honoring the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavir. Various events are b

Hyderabad man kills wife, son in brutal attack; Daughter critical

Hyderabad: A man in Hyderabad brutally attacked his daughter, son and wife, leading to the death of his wife and son at the spot, while the girl

Iran parliament panel approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

Karnataka PUC 1 results 2026 out: Check direct link here to see your scrorecard

Karnataka's 1st PUC result 2026 has been announced on the official site. The result will be announced in phases. A phased access system means som

Gulf allies privately tell Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told White House officials that a further defanging of Iran's military capabilities and clerical leade

India proposes making government advisories legally binding on tech giants

In new proposed rules on Monday, the government said non-compliance with advisories or guidelines issued by the IT ministry would be treated as a

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for March 31, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free items using redeem codes. These codes are 12-character alphanumeric strings. They are valid for a short

Landslide at Ramban blocks Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; Restoration work ongoing

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to landslides and heavy rain. Commuters are advised to avoid travel and check traffic updates.

Congress Flags Souths Representation Concerns in Delimitation

According to sources, the Centre plans to use the 2011 Census as the basis for delimitation and seat redistribution

Understanding Acid Reflux and Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes and Remedies

New Delhi, March 31: Acid production in the stomach, known as hyperacidity, is a common issue during pregnancy. Nearly every second woman experie