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Lazeez Affaire in Hyderabad serves a generous spread of North Indian classics

Ships anchored off Gulf coasts after Strait of Hormuz blaze; Indian crew members express concern

A Chief Engineer from Hyderabad, currently aboard an anchored ship, noted that the vessel he is on has been stationary for days

China sets lower economic growth target for this year

Beijing: China on Thursday, March 5, lowered its GDP target to 4.5 to 5 per cent for this year in the face of Trumps trade tariff war, the worsen

Google sued by Florida family after AI chatbot allegedly led to death

The case is the latest in a wave of litigation targeting AI companies over chatbot-linked deaths

Revanth asks Amit Shah for more IPS officers in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, March 4, urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allocated additional Indian Pol

Supertankers begin to back away from Gulf as Hormuz crisis bites

The diverted tankers are avoiding the growing flotilla of vessels backed up in a queue that extends thousands of miles to the south of India

US lawmakers raise security concerns about Intel's testing of tools from China-linked firm

Intel, in a statement, said ACM tools are not used in Intels semiconductor production processes, adding that the company fully complies with US l

Government to construct series of check dams across streams in Vijayapura district, says Karnataka Minister

Proposal to dredge Doni river also in the pipeline

MLAs have urged Karnataka CM to divide Belagavi district, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi

Necessary for administrative convenience, says the Minister

Congress releases list of candidates for 2026 Rajya Sabha polls

Six candidates were announced from five States

MEA Rejects Claim US Using Indian Ports for Iran Strikes

The response came after former US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor made the claim during an interview with the US-based channel One America News Ne

Apple launches $599 iPhone 17e, iPad Air, and MacBook Neo aimed at budget buyers

You wouldn't think there's a RAM shortage in the world with what Apple has announced this week

Mark Carney Calls PM Modi a 'Unique Guy,' Praises Work Ethic

The Canadian Prime Minister also praised Modis work ethic, noting that he remains highly focused on delivering benefits to rural households

Maharashtra Transport Strike today: Autos, buses, taxis, and cab services to be affected on Thursday? Check full list here

Maharashtra Transport Strike news: Transport unions across Maharashtra have announced a strike on March 5 and autos, tempos, school buses, taxis,

ITF W35 womens tennis tournament Kalaburagi: Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai advance to second round, but local favourite Soha Sadiq bows out

Local favourite Soha Sadiq thrilled the home crowd with a strong start against Singapores Eva Marie Desvignes, but could not advance to the next

US Senate rejects legislation to force Trump to end Iran strikes

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2026 (AP) Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trumps war against Iran, demonstrating

Space One's third rocket failure leaves Japan without commercial launch capability

Japan's Space One rocket failed its third launch attempt on Thursday. The Kairos rocket experienced a flight termination shortly after lift-off.

China lowers economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid global, domestic uncertainties

China's economy grew by 5% last year to $20.01 trillion, riding high on the robust exports despite U.S. tariffs, while domestic consumption, its

1.7 million appear for defence exams so why is the Indian Navy short of officers?

The Indian Navy is currently reeling under a crisis of manpower, operating with a shortage of nearly 11,000 personnel

Iran launches missiles at Israel, no casualties reported

Iran launched several rounds of missiles at Israel early Thursday, the Israeli military said, triggering alerts in several areas and explosions h

In its maiden Comic Con, Kochi brings together cosplayers from across the country

Over 100 cosplayers took part in the Comic Con, dressing up as global and regional icons

US President Trump extends Holi greetings, says 'rejoicing in the victory of good over evil'

President Donald Trump sent greetings for Holi, calling it a celebration of spring and good over evil. The festival of colours was celebrated glo

Narender Reddy, Singhvi among Congress RS candidates: AICC

Of the six candidates, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy were from Telangana while Phulo Devi Netam from Chhattisgarh and Karamvir Sin

Holi clash in Uttar Pradeshs Barabanki leaves 11 injured

Barabanki: At least 11 people were injured after a dispute over playing with colours on Holi escalated into a violent clash between two groups in

'The guy is unique': Mark Carney lauds PM Modi's work ethic and 25-year dedication

Canadian PM Mark Carney lauded PM Modi as a unique guy, praising his 25-year work ethic and focus on rural delivery and UPI. The visit marks a e

China urges companies to suspend fuel exports amid Mideast conflict, sources say

China has asked companies to halt new contracts for exporting refined fuel and try to cancel already committed shipments, according to industry a

Why fuel prices in Australia vary sharply across major cities and how motorists can find cheaper fuel

Fuel prices Australia explained: Australian motorists face rising fuel costs partly because of Middle east war. Global oil market tensions are pu

Carney Expresses Regret Over Support for Strikes on Iran Amid Tensions

Carney emphasized Canada's dedication to stopping Iran's nuclear ambitions and criticized the breakdown of international norms that let conflicts

Two bodies recovered after fire breaks out in Delhi's Paharganj building

Twenty-five fire tenders were rushed to the spot after receiving the call, the Delhi Fire Service officer said

Nepal elections 2026 LIVE: Nepal goes to polls months after Gen Z protest

Nepal interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki says elections crucial for determining our future

US-Israel vs Iran war enters day 6: Missiles over Israel, oil spill in Gulf; West Asia conflict widens

Israel Iran Conflict Day 6 News: The Iran-Israel war has escalated into a multi-theater confrontation, marked by fresh missile barrages, expandin

Download Telangana SSC exam hall tickets 2026 from March 5

Hyderabad: Students can download the Telangana SSC exam hall ticket 2026 from March 5. The exams are scheduled to begin on March 14. The admit ca

In Pics: Celebs At Rashmika, Vijay Deverakonda Wedding Reception

Actors Rana Daggubati and Kriti Sanon were spotted arriving at the wedding reception as well.

AP 10th Class Hall Ticket 2026 date, time: Check when you can download admit card from bse.ap.gov.in, steps to download from official link

AP Class 10th hall ticket download: The BSEAP will release the Class 10th hall tickets on their official website bse.ap.gov.in, through which stu

Tense situation prevails at Moula Ali Kaman as youngsters tear Khameneis poster

Locals put up the poster of Khamenei on the Kaman after his death in intense airstrikes by US and Israeli forces

Premier League: Arsenal seizes control as Man City slips; Race for Top 5 tightens as Chelsea thrashes Villa and Man United loses

Two charred bodies found after fire engulfs building in Delhi

New Delhi: At least two charred bodies were recovered from the fourth floor of a building after a fire broke out in central Delhis Paharganj area

Iran war testing global economic resilience, IMF chief says

West Asia crisis: Speaking at an event in Bangkok, Kristalina Georgieva said the conflict will place new demands on policymakers everywhere, and

Trump follows his gut. His National Security Advisers try to keep up.

President Donald Trump said his decision to order strikes on Iran was based largely on instinct that Tehran might attack first, highlighting a de

Iseal-Iran war: Qatar says evacuating residents near US embassy

Residents near the US embassy in Doha are being evacuated. This follows Iranian strikes hitting Qatar. Loud explosions were heard in Doha. An Ira

Baseless: India Rejects Report Claiming US Using Its Ports For Iran Strikes

A video of former US Army colonel Douglas Macgregor has gone viral, in which he suggested that the US was using Indian naval bases to attack Iran

China's Strategic Shift: Energy and Diplomacy Over Support for Iran

China's summit with Trump may not be affected by the Iran crisis unless the U.S. enforces strict sanctions on Iranian oil trade with China.

Iris Dena Highlights: Single Mark 48 Torpedo Used To Sink Iranian Warship: US

IRIS Dena was returning from India after participating in the 2026 International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam when it was reportedly attacked an

Wankhede Pitch Report: India Coach Highlights 'Big Concern' For Semifinal

Wankhede Pitch Report: The curators retained a little bit of grass ahead of the India vs England T20 World Cup semifinal, dropping a big hint ove

Chronic traffic noise exposes kinks in Indias urban regulations

Auditory stress doesnt stay at the ear. Chronic noise activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a hormone-signalling system that coordin

Americans are still concerned... says Trump, deal on data centers will lower electricity prices

Tanker explosion reported near Kuwait, UKMTO reports oil spill amid ongoing Mideast war

A tanker experienced a large explosion in waters near Kuwait, leading to an oil spill. This incident occurs amidst a paralyzed shipping environme

Iran Will Fight Until Last Moment: Geopolitical Strategist To NDTV On Ongoing War

The Geopolitical Strategist expressed concern over risks if Iran starts attacking ships once the US Navy starts escorting ships through the Strai

CBSE Board Exams For Class 12 Psychology, Class 10 Language Papers Today

CBSE Board Exams 2026: No exams will be held today in Middle East countries. The board will review the situation and take appropriate decisions r

A Mumbai mix of joy and regret

Mumbais cosmopolitan history aside, it was sad to see Rhythm House, where I heard so much of the 1960s music, shuttered up, and Thacker, a book s

At least 200 dead in Congo coltan mine collapse, authorities say, as rebels dispute toll

A mine collapse in eastern Congo has claimed at least 200 lives. The Rubaya mines, controlled by the M23 rebels, experienced the disaster. Rebel

Ads on train windows are a huge safety hazard

Reducing visibility further can become a security concern especially for women and senior citizens.

Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot

The United States military has killed an Iranian official linked to a plot against President Donald Trump. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declare

Flights Cancelled today (March 5, 2026): IndiGo starts limited flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways remain suspended. Check full list

Flights cancelled today: Amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war, air travel remains largely disrupted, even though IndiGo and Air India have begun oper

Pentagon Identifies 6 US Soldiers Killed In Kuwait Drone Strike

The last two names of the six US soldiers killed in a Kuwait attack were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iow

Repatriation Flights Surge as Countries Work to Bring Citizens Home

As the conflict escalated, McKane and others had few flight options, leading to a desperate trip to the Oman border, where high taxi fares unders

Nine Drown, One Missing During Holi Celebrations in Odisha

Most of the incidents occurred when people went to rivers and canals to bathe after playing with colours, police said

Using Meta AI Glasses? Kenyan Tech Workers Are Watching You Poop, Undress And Have Sex

Kenyan workers review and annotate footage from Meta AI smart glasses, including private scenes, raising significant privacy concerns.

Anti-war activist, three police officers injured in scuffle at U.S. Capitol Hill

The protester, Brian C. McGinnis of North Carolina, was arrested and faces three counts of assaulting a police officer and three counts of resist

Nominations open today for 37 Rajya Sabha seats

New Delhi: The process for filing nominations for the biennial elections to the Council of States, Rajya Sabha, will begin on Thursday, with cand

Paramount-Warner deal promises to shake up streaming

Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery signals a potential shift in the streaming landscape. The planned merger

Nagpur Woman Pours Hot Water On Grandson, 4, For Spraying Colour On Her

Enraged over her four-year-old grandson spraying paint on her while playing, his grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on the child, resulti

Trump rates Iran war as '15 out of 10'

President Donald Trump declared the US war effort against Iran is going exceptionally well. He stated Iranian leaders are being eliminated quickl

US Sinks Iranian Warship off Sri Lanka as War Spreads

Off Sri Lanka, an Iranian ship that had been on a friendly visit to India was suddenly sunk by a US submarine, the first such torpedoing since Wo

Established by man, made by women The story of Purani Dilli

Beginning with its foundation in the mid-17th Century by Shah Jahan, the city was intriguingly shaped more by his wives, daughters, and the women

Why do some people believe the whole universe is a simulation?

Transforming early learning in India; Captain Fresh acquires Frime

Merlia Shaukath, raised in Chennai and educated in London and Oxford, founded the Madhi Foundation in 2016 to improve primary education in India.

T20 World Cup: England Arent Perfect. Anything But. Yet, India Must Be Wary.

T20 World Cup 2026: England are team that keeps finding ways to win however inelegant. Hence, India must be wary.

Nepal's First Election Post-Protests: Citizens Head to Polls for Change

The National Independent Party, led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, is seen as a strong contender against established parties, highlig

Toronto Police chief to launch anti-corruption project after multiple officer arrests in organized crime probe; know all about the new initiative

Toronto's police chief is launching a two-year anti-corruption project following the February 2026 arrests of several officers in a major organiz

Mohammad Amir Does It Again, Makes Bold India vs England Semifinal Prediction

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has labelled England the 'favourites' in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal clash against India.

Thursday Motivation: 'The key to success is to develop a...' by Brian Tracy

Canadian-American motivational speaker Brian Tracy's philosophy emphasizes developing a 'winning edge' through discipline and consistent effort,

India taps space startups for launching Bodyguard satellites

India is accelerating efforts to protect its space assets. Security agencies are collaborating with private startups to develop bodyguard satelli

Rashmika Shines in a Mysore Silk Saree at Hyderabad Wedding Reception

The 'Pushpa' actor also shared images from their meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, expressing gratitude on receiving a beautiful Ganesh

Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 on March 5 or 6? Check timings, shubh muhurat, tilak and Rahukaal timings, how to celebrate and more

Holi Bhai Dooj 2026: Holi Bhai Dooj 2026 is being celebrated on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The tithi for Holi Bhai Dooj began at 4:48 PM on Wednesd

Polls open in Nepal's first election after last year's youth-led protests toppled the government

Nepal voted on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last years youth-led uprising forced the government from power. Nearly 19 million

Breaking News Live Updates: Voting begins in Nepal's 2026 general election in a first since Gen Z-led protests toppled last government

Doing very well: Trump Rates War Efforts Against Iran 15 Out of 10

The President asserted that Washington was in a very strong position and that US operations had significantly weakened Irans military capabilitie

US trade court orders sweeping tariff refunds for companies in fresh blow to Trump

A federal judge in New York ruled that companies are entitled to refunds for tariffs invalidated by the Supreme Court, potentially totaling $175

India face familiar foes England in another semifinal showdown

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match Starts: 7 pm Mumbai, March 4: Having not exactly sailed into the T20 World Cup semifinals, India must now negotiate

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Air strike hits Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold after Israel warning

Israel says it is working to intercept Iranian missiles; Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei, say reports

Nepal Elections 2026 Voting Live Updates: Nepal Votes Today In First Polls After Gen Z Protests

Nearly 19 million of Nepal's 30 million people are eligible to vote to pick a 275-member legislature.

Allens Blitzkrieg blows away Proteas, takes NZ into final

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Kolkata, March 4: A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record 33-ball century from local lad Finn Allen to outclass South Afri

UK Maritime Agency Confirms Explosion, Oil Spill Incident Near Kuwait

The incident, occurring in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer area, is under investigation as officials evaluate the spill's impact on marine life.

LIVE US-Israel attack Iran Day 6: Saudi Arabia shoots down three cruise missiles

As the war on Iran enters its sixth day on Thursday, March 5, explosions continue to be reported across Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern c

Transport operators in Maharashtra set for Statewide strike from Thursday; demand rollback of e-challan system

At the heart of the agitation is a slew of grievances, with the administration of e-challans emerging as the primary flashpoint

Israel and US Trumpet their collaboration in war against Iran

Israel and the U.S. are engaged in an exceptionally close military collaboration against Iran, with both nations describing each other as equal p

Abhisheks form and confidence in focus

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 4: It all began with an upset tummy which derailed the juggernaut that Abhishek Sharma had been when this ed

White House Says Iran Absolutely Crushed Under Op Epic Fury

Leavitt praised Trumps leadership, saying he faced a choice between striking first or waiting for Iran to attack US personnel and assets in the r

Under the pump, Varun puts in the hard yards to regain rhythm

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Mumbai, March 4: Indias frontline spinner Varun Chakaravarthy was one of the four squad members who chose to train on a sc