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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

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

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.

How TATA AIG Car Insurance Helps Drivers Stay Financially Protected on Indian Roads

Driving on Indian roads brings its share of challenges, from dense traffic and sudden weather changes to increasing repair expenses. In such situ

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

PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum, dedicated to Jain heritage, in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar. The museum celebrates Jain heritage and the principle of non-

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sourav Ganguly backs BCCI, says Tests must be shared across venues, not just traditional centres

Sourav Ganguly, Cricket Association of Bengal President, supports Test matches at new venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. He is happy to see the tra

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

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

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 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former Kathmandu CDO arrested for his role in crackdown of Nepals Gen Z protests

The arrests came after the newly-formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission in its first Cabinet mee

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