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Indias first five-star hotel built over railway tracks in Gujarat struggles with low occupancy

Occupancy at the hotel operated by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Ltd was 38% in FY25

SC flags menace of citing AI-generated non-existent judgements

The observations were made by the top court while expunging remarks made by the Bombay High Court on a plea filed a director of a company

Major Drug Bust in Jharkhand: Police Seize 50 Lakh Worth of Opium

Ranchi, March 26: In a significant operation against narcotics, police in Jharkhands Khunti district achieved a major breakthrough for the second

DMK can release unfulfilled promises as its manifesto: Anbumani Ramadoss

In a statement, he claimed that 439 of the 505 promises made ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections remain unfulfilled, accusing the ruling party o

Santanu Hazarika's First Ever Mehendi Art Design For Rikhiram Sharma

Santanu has stepped beyond his usual mediums to create a mehendi design marking an unusual and innovative extension of his practice.

Why is govt in hurry to amend womens quota law, must call all-party meeting after polls: Kharge

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday, asking why the government

Case ordered over misogynistic remarks against U Prathibha in Kayamkulam

Misogynistic comments made by Muslim League leader and then UDF Kayamkulam convenor A Irshad during an election convention

Ranveer Singh and his lesser-known Lahore connection

Mumbai: Several Bollywood legends, including Shah Rukh Khan and Dilip Kumar, have roots tracing back to present-day Pakistan. Now, a similar conn

Markapuram bus-truck collision: Andhra Pradesh Ministers express grief

A major road accident took place near Rayavaram in Markapuram district of Andhra Pradeshs Prakasam district in the wee hours on March 26, 2026

Cash-for-votes a major challenge in Puducherry: Chief Electoral Officer

There is a tendency to distribute and receive cash for votes. It is the single most challenge that we face in the conduct of polls in the UT, the

Assam Polls: Sarma Vows to Reclaim 5 Lakh Bigha, Opposition Cries Fear Politics

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pledges to evict 5 lakh bigha of land from illegal possession of Bangladeshi national in next term as Congress vows

BCCI Unveils Exciting Domestic Schedule for Mens Cricket in India

Mumbai, March 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for international domestic matches for the senior me

Bengaluru Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of IPL matches

According to the advisory, parking has been prohibited on several key roads, including Queens Road, MG Road, Cubbon Road, St Marks Road, Museum R

India, China Can Work Together Over Innovations: Chinese Envoy

The ambassador said both countries should act as good neighbours and help each other succeed. He expressed China's willingness to welcome Indian

Nipah virus could turn into something far more severe, scientists warn

How South and Southeast Asia respond, will determine whether the zoonotic disease will remain a regional epidemic or escalate dangerously, scient

'I said NO THANK YOU!': Trump makes bizarre claim, says Iran offered him next Supreme Leader role

Hotel cashier allegedly refused to serve food to couple in Hassan, made derogatory remarks about religion

Police registered a case against the cashier for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings and wounding the religious

UNESCO Heritage Sites in Pakistan Face Threat of Inclusion on Danger List

New Delhi, March 26: Several historical structures and sites in Pakistan, including Taxila, are at risk of being added to the World Heritage in D

SC tags multiple pleas challenging UP Gangsters Act, refers them to 3-judge bench

The Supreme Court has consolidated all pending petitions challenging the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act. These cases will now be heard by a three-ju

PM Narendra Modi To Speak To Chief Ministers Tomorrow Amid Middle East Conflict

Iran War Live News: PM Narendra Modi To Speak To Chief Ministers Tomorrow Amid Middle East Conflict

US Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42

The US Army is increasing its maximum enlistment age to 42. This change brings the Army in line with other military branches. Individuals up to 4

BCCI Announces India Men's Home Season Schedule For 2026-27

The Indian board released the calendar for senior men's team's home season which will comprise five Tests, nine ODIs and eight T20Is.

Opinion: Opinion | 2 Big Reasons Pak Is So Desperate To 'Mediate' Between US-Iran

A report revealed that Field Marshal Asim Munir had reached out to Trump, proposing Pakistan as the venue for talks. This was on March 23, at abo

India To Scale Up Critical Mineral Exploration, Reduce Import Dependence: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Mar 26 : India is in the process of scaling up exploration of critical minerals, creating a startup-driven mining ecosystem and buildi

Cathay Pacific Raises Fuel Surcharge On All Flights By 34%

The price of jet fuel comprises both the crude oil component and the refinery component, both of which have increased significantly in recent wee

PMK founder Ramadoss releases election manifesto, promises caste-based census

The 101-page manifesto, released by Mr. Ramadoss, outlined several promises, including quality, compulsory, and free education

Mangaluru civic budget for 2026-27 proposes innovation fund, Vision 2032 for urban planning, distribution of cotton bags to houses, special task force to clear black spots

H. V. Darshan, Administrator of Mangaluru City Corporation and Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, presents the budget in the absence of the

Bengaluru professor proposes to medical student in classroom, distributes chocolates, later beaten with slippers: Watch

A classroom incident at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre turned violent. A professor claimed a student proposed to

Amelia Kerr Wins Debby Hockley Medal for the Fourth Time, Jacob Duffy Claims Sir Richard Hadlee Medal

Wellington, March 26: New Zealands womens captain, Amelia Kerr, has won the Debby Hockley Medal for the fourth consecutive time, while fast bowle

ByteDance Quietly Rolls Out SeeDance 2.0 Globally

TikTok creator ByteDance has quietly rolled out its latest video generator SeeDance 2.0 worldwide.

BTS Documentary BTS: The Return release time on Netflix: When can fans start streaming?

BTS Documentary: Directed by Bao Nguyen, known for works such as The Stringer and The Greatest Night in Pop, the documentary provides a close, be

Jharkhand High Court Raises Concerns Over 437 Deaths in Custody Since 2018

Ranchi, March 26: The Jharkhand High Court has expressed serious concerns regarding deaths in custody during a hearing on a public interest litig

IPL 2026 uncapped players: From Kartik Sharma to Mangesh Yadav, here are top uncapped players to watch out

IPL teams often have lesser-known players with tangible domestic success who could make an impact. This article identifies one under-the-radar na

Singapore: Indian-origin man charged for driving with 2 children atop car boot

SINGAPORE, Mar 26: An Indian-origin man was on Thursday charged in a Singapore court for driving a luxury sports car with his two children sittin

Violence erupts in Basanti as BJP campaign clashes with TMC, police injured

Major violence erupted in Basanti, South 24 Parganas. Miscreants allegedly attacked BJP workers and police during a campaign event. Several polic

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centres as Iran war disrupts energy supplies

BANGKOK, Mar 26: Nuclear power is getting a second look in Southeast Asia as countries prepare to meet surging energy demand as they vie for arti

Stem cell therapy for autism illegal: NMC advisory

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory declaring stem cell therapy illegal for the treatment of Autism S

Moscow to provide naval escort to merchant ships carrying Russian cargo

MOSCOW, Mar 26: Moscow will provide naval escort to ships carrying Russian cargo following growing cases of Western navies intercepting such vess

Recurring bus infernos in Andhra Pradesh highlight regulatory gaps, trigger safety review

Accidents of this intensity involving human lives have been occurring in quick succession calling for swift action to prevent such tragedies

No shortage of petrol, diesel, LPG in country, says Petroleum Ministry

Addressing concerns over LPG and fuel shortage amid the West Asia conflict, the ministry asked the public not to believe any rumours and avoid pa

Simple stool test may detect hidden cause of chronic diarrhoea

A simple stool test could soon revolutionize chronic diarrhoea diagnosis in India. Researchers found measuring bile acids in one sample accuratel

North Korea, Belarus leaders meet in Pyongyang, sign friendship treaty

SEOUL, Mar 26: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held talks in North Koreas capital on Thursday and sign

Vivek Agnihotri and Bhushan Kumar come together for Operation Sindoor

The film is based on the book Operation Sindoor: The Untold Story of Indias Deep Strikes Inside Pakistan by Lt Gen K.J.S. Tiny Dhillon

CBI Launches Major Raids in Reliance Telecom SBI Fraud Case

Mumbai, March 26: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its efforts in the Reliance Telecom SBI fraud case with significant r

13 people, including 2 from Telangana, killed as bus catches fire in AP

Rayavaram: At least 13 people were killed and 28 others were injured after a private bus collided with a tipper lorry and burst into flames in Ma

IPL 2026: 10 New Faces Who Are Ready To Own This Season

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre hogged the limelight in their debut IPL season last year and in the upcoming edition too, there would be qu

How Irans top officials were taken off Israels hit list

WASHINGTON, Mar 26: Israel has removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf from its hit list

Auction house AstaGuru opens first international office

LONDON, Mar 26: Digital auction house AstaGuru on Thursday announced its official entry into the UK with a dedicated office in London, driven by

Government to roll out biometric check for land compensation in highway projects

The government is introducing Aadhaar biometric authentication for land acquisition compensation. This ensures payments go directly to landowners

Kerala start-up unveils Chuvarbot 2.0 to automate political wall writing

The product, which has secured a provisional patent, is yet to be launched commercially

Bangladesh Honors Martyrs on 56th Independence Day

Dhaka, March 26: On Thursday, Bangladeshs President Mohammad Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tariq Rahman paid tribute to the martyrs of the Liber

Kerala polls: Expelled IUML leader Irshad booked over misogynistic remarks against CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha

Alex Varghese, District Collector and Election Officer of Alappuzha, conducted a preliminary inquiry into a complaint from the CPI(M) mandalam co

Global Oil Crisis Triggers Petrol, Diesel Price Hike in India

Nayara Energy hikes petrol by Rs.5 and diesel by Rs.3 per litre amid rising global crude prices. Government assures adequate fuel supply across I

TGNPDCL Registers Peak Power Demand of 6,457 MW

Surpassing the previous record of 6,441 MW set on March 3, 2026, today's demand reflects an additional 16 MW surge, marking a new benchmark for t

Avee Kids Rebrands as Syoat Kids, Strengthening Its Oat-Focused Care Vision for Children

Leopard captured after livestock attacks in Erode district

Prodigy Technovations Enhances Industry leading I3C Protocol Exerciser and Analyzer with Advanced Application-Level Protocol NVMe-MI, SPDM and PLDM Support

Crowd tries to grab LPG cylinders from moving tempo in Shaikpet

Police stepped in to prevent further chaos

Tensions Rise at Jadavpur University Over Ram Navami Celebrations

Kolkata, March 26: Tensions erupted at Jadavpur University in Kolkata over the organization of a Ram Navami event. Members of the Akhil Bharatiya

From Scrap to Sniper: Delhi Police bust global arms racket linking Pakistan, Nepal & Bangladesh to Old Delhi

Delhi Police busted a major arms smuggling ring. Ten individuals were arrested. Twenty-one foreign weapons and cartridges were seized. The weapon

Suvendu Adhikari Leads Ram Navami Rally In Mamata Banerjee's Constituency

Tight security arrangements have been made across the state, with special focus on Howrah and Hooghly districts that witnessed unrest in previous

Telangana: Case registered over Nizamabad stray dog deaths

Hyderabad: A case was registered against unidentified persons following the alleged killing of stray dogs in Nizamabad city, police said on Thurs

World Theatre Day : Malayalam actors who straddle the worlds of cinema and theatre

As World Theatre Day falls on March 27, MetroPlus catches up with a few artistes who transition between cinema and theatre

Parliamentary panel recommends priority funding to boost uranium, rare metal exploration

The panel stated that the full shortfall of 118.18 crore in AMDERs capital allocation be restored at the revised estimate stage of 2026-27

Aamir Khan comments on Dhurandhar 1 and 2: Heres what he said

Mumbai: Well, it is Dhurandhar everywhere. Just weeks after the first installment crossed a massive Rs 1300 crore at the box office, director Adi

7 Shoulder Workout Mistakes That Could Be Slowing Your Progress

A balanced shoulder strength will not only enhance your physique but also improve mobility, athletic performance, and resilience against strain.

Sri Lankan Navy Arrests Seven Fishermen from Tamil Nadu Amid Rising Tensions

Rameswaram, March 26: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested seven fishermen from Rameswaram early Thursday, accusing them of illegal fishing in the Palk B

G7 leaders summit in June will include India, South Korea, Brazil, Kenya, but not China

China will not attend the summit, the Elysee said, denying previous media reports

Delhi Weather Today (March 26): IMD warns of rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds at 40kmph. Check the full week's forecast here

Delhi Weather Update: Delhi is likely to witness partly cloudy skies, very light rain accompanied with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds a

How an ex-IPS officer, transferred by Election Commission for praising Jayalalithaa, later became AIADMK MLA

Nearly 20 months after R. Natraj joined the AIADMK, he was taken aback when Jayalalithaa expelled him from the party and asked the cadre not to h

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Arogyasri patients to be referred to teaching hospitals: Telangana CM

Arogyasri and CMRF funds to be released to them to avoid fund shortage

ECI Seizes Illegal Inducements Worth Rs.408.82 Cr Across Poll-Bound States

A complaint redressal system has been set up including a Call Centre number 1950 in which a complaint can be lodged by any member of the public o

Enhanced Security Measures in Uttam Nagar for Ram Navami Celebrations

New Delhi, March 26: In light of Ram Navami, security has been significantly heightened in the Uttam Nagar area of the national capital. A total

'GLP-1 made for US': Medanta founder Dr. Naresh Trehan explains risks for Indians using weight-loss drugs

GLP-1 weight loss drugs: Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Naresh Trehan has issued a stern warning against the unsupervised use of GLP-1 (Gluc

Pentathlon Ventures raises Rs 255 Cr in Fund II

Early stage VC fund Pentathlon Ventures plans to invest in around 16-20 B2B startups at the seed stage

PM Greets People on Ram Navami

Ram Navami is being celebrated on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ram.

LPG cylinders to be delivered as per schedule, no need to stand outside gas agencies: UP CM

Adityanath advised people to purchase petrol and diesel only when required, cautioning that queues at filling stations are being driven by rumour

Air India's A350 Returns to Delhi After Technical Issue on London Flight

The A350-900, which had a technical issue in March, returned to Delhi after a four-hour flight on Thursday afternoon.

India Ensures 60-Day Oil Reserve Amid Global Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 26: The Indian government has assured that the supply of petroleum and LPG is completely secure and under control. Officials urg

IPO-bound Turtlemint Fintech plans to invest in tech, cloud infra to drive growth

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Turtlemint Fintech Solutions Ltd, which is expected to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in May, plans to invest over R

Telangana to add 10K beds in govt hospitals at Hyderabad, Warangal

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 26, said the completion of multispecialty hospitals in Warangal and the st

Iran Navel Chief Killed, Says Israel. End In Sight For Hormuz Crisis?

Israel claimed Thursday it had killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's naval forces and the man behind the Strait of Hormuz blockade tha

Freight surge, LPG shortage amid West Asia crisis hit exports from east India

KOLKATA, Mar 26: The West Asia crisis has pushed freight costs for Europe-bound cargo up by 60-80 per cent, with exports falling by as much as 50

WazirX launches zero trading fee subscription model to shake up India crypto trading

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Crypto exchange WazirX introduced a flat-fee subscription model with its platform restart, aimed at reducing trading costs for

Kauvery Hospitals Highlights Importance of Early Access to Level 1 Trauma Care on World Head Injury Awareness Day

Early treatment at a Level I Trauma Care Centre during the Golden Hour can significantly improve survival and reduce disability in patients with

Watch | LPG supply to stop where PNG is available: What the new rule means

Indias Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a new rule mandating that LPG supply will be stopped in areas where piped natural gas (PN

China urges peace talks in Iran war

China's foreign ministry did not disclose if it was aware of any negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but Wang expressed cautious optimism

Credit flows accelerated sharply in FY26 rising 61pc to Rs 25.1tn: Report

NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Credit flows accelerated sharply in FY26, rising 61pc Year-to-Date (YTD) to Rs 25.1 tn and coming close to deposit mobilisatio