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Bhopal gas tragedy: Madhya Pradesh HC asks government to share clean-up plan

In an action taken report, the government told the court that a meeting chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Ashok Barnwal was held on March 3 t

Missile strikes a helipad inside U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad: Iraqi security officials

The sprawling embassy complex, one of the largest U.S. diplomatic facilities in the world, has been repeatedly targeted by rockets and drones in

Rahul Gandhi remembered Kanshi Ram ahead of birth anniversary, vows to fight for marginalised

Today we remember Kanshi Ram jis struggle, his vision, and his influence on Indian politics. I thank him wholeheartedly. We pledge to follow his

Attack on Manipur woman: NHRC issues notice to Delhi Police

Police apprehended four minors for the attack, in which she suffered injuries to her face, and for hurling racial and sexual slurs at her

11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Over Visa Fraud Scheme

The Indian nationals were living unlawfully in various US states such as Massachusetts, Kentucky and Ohio. Dipikaben was deported to India after

Gujarat govt to provide new PNG connections to hotels, hostels, educational institutes

Gujarat will now provide new piped natural gas connections to restaurants, hotels, educational, and socio-religious institutions. This decision a

US Offers $10 Million Reward for Info on Mojtaba Khamenei

Apart from Mojtaba Khamenei, the updated list also includes Irans interior minister and the minister of intelligence and security

11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme

The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine

'Gas prices would come tumbling down but nuclear threat...': Trump predicts post-Iran war relief

The curious case of SCRs twin stations

From Lallaguda to Ammuguda, South Central Railway hosts rare twin stations sharing identical names yet serving different roles and routes. While

U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices

In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy se

Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka reaches finals for the third time in 4 years, will face Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning event after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifin

Iran War Day 15 Live News: US pivots from usual army campaign in Kharg Island strike, Tehran warns America-linked oil cos, death tolls mount

West Asia War: War between United States, Israel and Iran escalates. United States strikes Iran's oil export hub. Iran expands missile campaign a

2 Weeks On And With No Easy Exit, A Look At Trump's Options In Iran War

US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entir

Clean Musi without demolishing poor peoples houses: Telangana BJP

Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said it has never opposed the Musi River rejuvenation project and demanded that the Telanga

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli attacks have killed several Iranian nuclear scientists, escalating tensions between Israel

JK: Cop, wife dead, sons injured after SUV plunges into stream

Jammu: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife were killed and their two children injured after their vehicle skidded off the r

International Mathematics Day 2026: Theme, Classroom Activities, Significance

International Mathematics Day 2026: The International Mathematical Union has shared several classroom games and activities that teachers can use

Can't Justify: Kaif Fumes At Salman Agha Run Out By Bangladesh Captain

Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was involved in a rare and controversial dismissal during the second ODI against Bangladesh played at the Sher-e-

Gunman rams Michigan synagogue, shot dead

A man armed with a rifle rammed his vehicle into the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, a suburb of Detroit, before being fatal

Drones intercepted in United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple aerial threats amid rising tensions linked to the widening

Viral TikTok game springs NSW police into action, sends Sydney TAFE campus into lockdown; what do we know so far?

A TAFE campus in NSW was placed on lockdown after a 16-year-old girl was seen with a water pistol, mistaken for a real firearm. Police responded

China urges Afghanistan, Pakistan to resolve tensions via talks, not force

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for calm and dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan. He stressed that force will only worsen the s

South Korea's PM, Trump discuss possible talks with Norths Kim Jong Un

Mr. Kim did not say what specific suggestions he made to Mr. Trump but said he told Mr. Trump that recent comments by Pyongyang indicated Mr. Kim

Trump's Watch What Happens Threat To Iran As US Bombs Kharg Island

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the US is destroying the Iranian regime, both militarily and economically.

Odisha: BJD skips Iftar, Eid milan amid tensions in West Asia

Bhubaneswar: In view of the massive bloodshed and loss of lives in the ongoing war in Middle Eastern countries, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (B

Beware the Ides of March: The Day Julius Caesar Changed History

Today the Ides of March survives as a powerful historical metaphor. What was once simply a day for settling debts and observing rituals became on

US announces $10 million reward for information on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, senior officials

The US State Department offered a USD 10 million reward on Friday for information on Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Amid rising regional co

IDF Detects Iranian Missile Attack Targeting Israeli Territory

The force urged the public to follow safety instructions and move to protected spaces when alerts are issued.

Kate Middleton Shares Lifestyle Change After Cancer Battle

Kate expressed gratitude and spoke about healing, patience and finding peace through nature.

Hyderabad firms in bank fraud: ED attaches assets worth Rs 35.05 cr

Hyderabad: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has attached immovable properties worth Rs 35.05 crore belonging to Beereddy Narsimha Reddy and An

Massive search operation in Jammu Kashmir after Pakistan drone spotted

Jammu: A massive search operation was launched by security forces on Saturday, March 14, in several forward villages of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba

Saudi Crown Prince summons Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif to solicit security support

Saudi Arabia has sought Pakistans backing amid the Iran war, summoning Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in

Vacant PG medical seats: Telangana HC seeks clarification on spl counselling

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the Central Government, the Medical Council of India (MCI), and the National Medical Commission

Lisa Ray Breaks Silence on Dubai Attacks; Says Watching Events Unfold Has Been Difficult

Tehran has said vessels not serving the interests of the United States and Israel can sail through safely.

Kashmir: 3 accused of harbouring terrorists who killed BJP leader acquitted

A court in Jammu and Kashmirs Bandipora district has acquitted three persons accused of harbouring terrorists who killed a BJP leader and his two

Waivers wont wipe out farmers woes

They are a temporary measure at best. If Maharashtra wants to secure the future of its cultivators, the focus must shift from periodic debt relie

Hope fencing is first step in Garib Nagar clean-up

This edit space has highlighted how the Bandra East side needs attention and improvement

Employee Requests Sick Leave, Founder Rejects It And Orders HR To Dock Pay: 'Sign To Switch Company?'

A Noida startup founder denied an employee's sick leave and ordered docking of pay, sparking debate on toxic work culture in Indian startups.

Few easy ways out for US as war with Iran drags on

US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entir

Adobe To Pay $150 Million To Settle Termination Fees, Subscription Lawsuit

Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a US government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by conce

Woman, 3 Sons Arrested Over Terror Bombing Near US Embassy In Norway

The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a error bombi

What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 | Explained

How is the government proposing to alter the definition of transgender person? Why has it argued for the omission of the right to self-perceived

Cyberabad SHE Teams Nab 43 People for Indulging in Indecent Acts

The accused were nabbed during 124 decoy operations conducted from March 7 to 13

Hyderabad: Fire breaks out near mosque at Seven Tombs Road

Hyderabad: A fire broke out near the Masjid-e-Tawheed Ahle Hadees at the Seven Tombs Road, Tolichowki, due to a short circuit in commercial elect

Iran warns of strikes on regional US-linked oil firms after American attack on crucial oil export hub

Iran's military has warned of retaliation against oil companies linked to the US if its energy infrastructure is targeted. This comes after US fo

Arrest orders against Badshah after he skips Haryana women commission hearing

Chandigarh: The Haryana State Commission for Women on Friday issued orders to arrest rapper-musician Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, popularly know

US Sending 2,500 Marines To Middle East As Iran War Intensifies

About 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes keep pounding Iran and the Islamic Republic keeps at

LPG and oil crisis LIVE: Indian LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz: marine traffic website

The Shivaliks 55,000 tonnes of cargo could amount to nearly one day of Indias LPG imports.

Piyush Goyal Rejects Reports on India Holding off US Trade Deal

Goyal also highlighted the long-term benefits India could gain from the deal, particularly in technology and investment

Georgia prosecutor drops vehicular homicide charge against teen after family of teacher killed in prank urges authorities to show mercy

A vehicular homicide charge against Jayden Ryan Wallace, 18, has been dropped. This follows the tragic death of high school teacher Jason Hughes

Trump's war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East. But it carries risks.

For the first time, the United States and Israel are fighting a war together, marking a major shift in their decades-long alliance. Earlier U.S.

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? Viral video sparks new debate online. Here's complete truth, fact-check

Is Jeffrey Epstein alive and living in Florida? A viral video from Florida shows a man in a convertible who looks like Jeffrey Epstein. Social me

Trump Administration To Receive $10 Billion Fee For TikTok Deal: Report

TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to

Financiers Harassment Drive Woman to End Life in Tandur

The police booked a case and handed over Laxmi's body to family members after an autopsy at the government hospital in Tandur

Meta Plans To Layoff 20% Staff As AI Costs Mount: Report

Meta is planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offs

A Year After Announcing Comeback, Digg Cuts Jobs As It Faces AI Bot Surge

Digg is laying off staff, citing rutal reality in the current digital environment and a surge in artificial intelligence-driven bot activity, mo

Govt tables bill proposing more precise definition of transgender, drops self-perceived gender identity

Ram Gopal Varma Announces 'Sarkar 4', Set to Begin Shooting Next Month

Coming to the Red Lorry Film Festival, RGV was present at the festival for a special screening of his cult classic, Shiva.

After 2 Weeks Of War, US Begging World To Buy Russian Crude: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was no

Sugar mills to report 5-8% revenue growth in FY26 on better cane supply: ICRA Report

However, margins are likely to remain broadly stable as cane prices have increased, while ethanol prices have remained largely stagnant, rating a

Trump says US will soon escort ships through strait as oil prices roil global economy

America will soon escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz to counter Iranian attacks. This move comes as oil prices surge due to the ongoing co

60 artworks, 12 artists: Avyanna exhibition celebrates art for a cause

In this photo essay, we feature the Oorja collectives art exhibition on the occasion of International Womens Day.

FSSAI Analyzed 3,347 Food Samples in Telangana; 1 License Cancelled

The FSSAI is mandated to lay down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and

11 Indian Nationals Charged in US Over Alleged Visa Fraud Scheme

The suspects are accused of organising fake robberies so that store clerks could falsely claim to be victims of violent crimes and use the incide

Benchmark indices slip 2% as crude oil prices remain high

Nifty opened at 23,462.50 and touched 23,492.40 before slipping to 23,112.00 and settling at the days close. The decline was broad-based, with al

Man who rammed into Michigan synagogue had just lost family in an Israeli strike in Lebanon

A man drove his car into a synagogue in Michigan. He had recently learned his family died in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. Dozens of children

West Asia conflict: Explosions heard in Doha after key areas evacuated

journalists, after Qatar's interior ministry said it was evacuating some key areas. Earlier, the interior ministry said in a statement it was eva

'No Charge For You': Border Roads Organisation Helps Stranded Bike Rider, Heartwarming Video Viral

A viral video shows Border Roads Organisation personnel helping a stranded biker by repairing his motorcycle brake free of charge at their worksh

Iran Allows Two India-Flagged LPG Carriers to Cross Hormuz

Irans Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran would provide safe passage to vessels bound for India through the Strait of Ho

Iran's Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi says conversation between Indian and Iranian leadership 'successful'

India and Iran leaders held successful talks on West Asia's security. Iran's representative stated Iran did not start the war but will defend its

US Commerce Department withdraws planned rule on AI chip exports, government website shows

The U.S. Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule on AI chip exports that had been sent for inter-agency review in late February, wit

US orders 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to Middle East after almost 2 weeks of war

American forces are increasing their presence in the Middle East with the deployment of Marines and an assault ship. Meanwhile, a large explosion

Ahead of RS polls, Cong corrals Odisha MLAs in K'taka, Haryana netas in HP

5 US Air Force Planes Damaged In Iranian Strike On Saudi Arabia: Reports

Five US Air Force refueling planes were struck and damaged on the ground at Prince Sultan air base in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal repor

Iran's Plans to Take Over Middle East are Dead: Trump

Trump reiterated that Tehran would not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons

Oppn files notices in both Houses for removal of CEC

LIVE: US Bombs Irans Kharg Island as War Escalates

As the United States intensified its bombing of Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of drone and missile attacks on Israel and its Gulf neighbours

Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to appeal

A US judge has stopped subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge ruled the criminal probe was an improper attempt to pre

Morning Digest: U.S. bombs targets on Irans oil export hub Kharg Island; Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses Strait of Hormuz; and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump says US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, key oil export hub

United States forces struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. President Donald Trump warned of further action against oil infrastructure i

No dosa or samosa: Gulf war LPG crunch shrinks India Inc's canteen menus, firms turn to electric

India Inc's factory operations face disruption due to commercial LPG rationing. The Gulf war's impact on supplies is affecting manufacturing proc

No LPG shortage, government urges shift to PNG amid Gulf crisis

In the wake of the Gulf War, India is grappling with a shortage of LPG cylinders. However, the government remains steadfast, promising ample cook

US-Israel Iran War Live: US striking 'every military target' on Kharg Island as Iran launches fresh missiles

CM Mamata announces development boards for marginalised communities ahead of Bengal Assembly polls

The announcement comes days after President Droupadi Murmu stated that the West Bengal government was not serious about development of Scheduled

AESL signs MoU with BSF and Indian Army to support personnel and their families

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: In order to support the welfare of Army personnel and their families, Aakash Educational Services Limited

NHPC conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: NHPC, a Navratna enterprise was today conferred with CII HR Excellence Award for 2025-26 in acknowledgemen

ICAI J&K Branch delegation calls on IT (Exemptions) Commr in Chandigarh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 13: A delegation of the Managing Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir Branch of the Northern India Regional Coun

Economic Stabilisation Fund will help govt respond better, says Sitharaman

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund. This fund will help the government manage ext

Congregationalprayers, rallies held in Kashmir on Ramzans last Friday; Jamia Masjid closed

The Mirwaiz said its for the seventh consecutive year that the rulers have denied Muslims the right to offer prayers at Jama Masjid on this auspi