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High Court acquits Punjab AAP MLA, seven others in 2013 molestation case

The Bench also quashed the FIR registered in March 2013 at the Tarn Taran police station under different sections of the IPC along with the provi

Several feared dead in stampede at Nalandas Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar

The district administration has now closed the temple to tackle the situation

Telangana inter first, second year results 2026 expected next week

Hyderabad: Telangana inter first and second year results 2026 are expected to be announced next week. As the Telangana Board of Intermediate Educ

Heres new video of Mohammed Siraj, Mahira Sharma from inside cafe

Mumbais celebrity rumour mill is spinning once again, and this time, its a familiar pairing that has found its way back into the spotlight. On Sa

Lupin gets USFDA tentative nod for copy of Mercks injection

The drug is indicated for reversal of neuromuscular blockade induced by rocuronium bromide and vecuronium bromide in adults and pediatric patient

Watch: Israel passes controversial death penalty law for Palestinians

Israels parliament has passed a controversial new law introducing the death penalty as a default sentence for Palestinians convicted of deadly at

Tamil Nadu election: Vijay, TVK cadre booked for conducting roadshow in violation of poll code

A complaint stated that permission was granted to the TVK to conduct election campaigning only between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., with a maximum of 500 p

Remembering Hedgewar: The Medical Student Who Became the Architect of a Major Organization

New Delhi, March 31: Keshav Baliram Hedgewar was born on April 1, 1889, into an affluent Brahmin family in Nagpur. At a young age, he witnessed t

Telangana to set up dedicated agency to check food adulteration: CM Revanth Reddy

In line with this vision, the Hyderabad Commissionerate has already set up the H-FAST (Hyderabad - Food Adulteration Surveillance Team) team, whi

Trump willing to end war without opening Strait of Hormuz, says report

President Donald Trump told aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed and

Unilever Imposes Global Hiring Freeze, Citing West Asia War Effects

The hiring freeze comes on top of an existing cost-cutting program Unilever has had in place since 2024.Unilever hiring freeze to last at least t

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if deal is not reached 'shortly'

Trump has repeatedly claimed to be making diplomatic progress though Tehran denies negotiating directly while ramping up his threats and sending

Bayern Munich to Part Ways with Raphael Guerreiro at Seasons End

Berlin, March 31: Portuguese international Raphael Guerreiro will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current season. His contract is set to ex

Chaitra Purnima 2026 Date: April 1 or 2? Check correct date, tithi, significance, and more

Chaitra Purnima arrives on April 1, 2026, marking the first full moon of the Hindu New Year. This auspicious day celebrates Lord Hanuman's birth.

MRI machines to witness marginal price hike due to global war impact, warn medical experts

MRI scan costs for patients unlikely to rise despite marginal hike in new machine prices, say experts

Murali Vijay: From Struggles to Stardom in Cricket

New Delhi, March 31: Murali Vijays journey to cricket stardom began with a harsh reality check from his father after he scored poorly in his 12th

Mongolia names new prime minister in bid to end legislative deadlock

Mr. Uchral is a former Minister of Digital Development and Communications, where he promoted transparency reforms and digital governance initiati

Siemens plans reorganisation of two divisions, says source

The reorganisation seeks to break down silo structures in a move aligned with CEO Roland Buschs One Tech Company strategy

Centre Plans Wider IT Rules Cover for Social Media Content

NEW DELHI: The Central Government has proposed amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code)

Former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi Passes Away; PM Modi Expresses Condolences

Paramaribo, March 31: Former President of Suriname, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, has passed away at the age of 67. Local media reported this news on

Tehran approves plan to impose fee on ships using Hormuz, state media reports

Iran's parliamentary Security Commission has approved a plan to regulate and impose tolls on vessels passing through the critical Strait of Hormu

China prosecutes former regulatory official in graft crackdown

Investigations showed that Wang Jianjun, previously vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, illegally took the funds and pro

NASA begins countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years

The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit around Earth, their O

T.K. Radha: from Kerala to Oppenheimer

Did you know a woman from Kerala had met with Dr Robert J Oppenheimer way back in the 1960s? Read the life story of T.K. Radha, a brillaint woman

Gas prices in US hit $4 a gallon, highest since 2022

The US national average for a gallon of gasoline jumped to $4 on Monday, according to an app called GasBuddy that tracks fuel prices.

India Leads the World in Issuing Compliance Certificates Under the Nagoya Protocol

New Delhi, March 31: India has emerged as a global leader in issuing internationally recognized compliance certificates (IRCC) under the Nagoya P

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

Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL challenging transfers of IAS, IPS officers by EC in poll-bound Bengal

The Calcutta High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Election Commission's transfer of administrative and police se

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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

Is Hollywood Making an Investigation Show About Jeffrey Epstein Case?

Sony describes the limited series as an explosive account of an investigative reporter exposing the secret plea deal between Epstein and federal

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

Unfortunate for India, Ex R&AW Chief hints at probable inflation if West Asia situation escalates

Former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood expressed concern over the West Asia conflict's impact on India, particularly potential oil and fertilizer shortage

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

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

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

JeM Chief Masood Azhars Brother Dies in Pakistan Under Mysterious Circumstances

NEW DELHI: Masood Azhars elder brother, Mohammad Tahir Anwar, has died in Pakistan under mysterious circumstances, according to a statement issue

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

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

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Close margins, shifting alliances define Kunnathunadu outcome

From a four-cornered contest in 2021, the battle has now sharpened into a more intense three-way fight. It is a rematch between sitting MLA P.V.

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)

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

PM Modi extends greetings on Mahavir Jayanti, highlights relevance of non-violence and compassion

New Delhi, March 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the nation on the sacred occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janm

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

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

Israel Passes Controversial Death Penalty Law for Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks

Tel Aviv, March 31: Israels parliament has enacted a controversial law mandating the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks b

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

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

J&K: Landslide Halts Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway in Ramban

Ramban, Mar 31: Traffic movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was suspended late Monday evening after a landslide blocked both up and

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

Delhi-NCR weather: Rain likely in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad today; IMD warns of dust storms and strong winds in some regions

Delhi-NCR weather: Delhi-NCR can expect light rain and drizzle on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather departme