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Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension Of 8 Opposition MPs With Immediate Effect

New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight opposition members, who were suspended from the

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs after 'Laxman Rekha' call

Parliamentary tempers cooled as the Lok Sabha reinstated eight opposition MPs suspended for unruly conduct. The decision followed an appeal for n

Election Commission orders transfer of officials in Kerala ahead of Assembly polls

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of several IAS and IPS officers in Kerala. This reshuffle is part of the poll preparedness for t

Assam CM Himanta offers prayers at Maa Baglamukhi Temple in MP ahead of election on April 9

Rehabilitation drive: Naxalites swap guns for sewing machines, driving lessons in Madhya Pradesh

Former Naxalites in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, are embracing new lives. They are learning skills like sewing and driving. This initiative by the p

Delhi man dies after allegedly shooting himself while his cousin records video

A shocking incident unfolded in east Delhi's Dallupura area. A 28-year-old man reportedly shot himself in the chest. His cousin was filming him l

Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests dental student for links with ISIS online module

Haarish Ali, a resident of Saharanpur district, was arrested in Moradabad on March 15 during an ongoing probe into activities of ISIS-linked

Watch: How C-RAM intercepts and destroys incoming Iran missiles aimed at US embassy in Baghdad

Baghdad's US embassy faced a fierce drone and rocket assault. The Counter-Rocket, Artillery and Mortar system swiftly engaged multiple threats. V

Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 opposition MPs

On February 3, seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP were suspended for unruly behaviour following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha during the

Vijay seeks future CBI inquiry on Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu

TVK chief Vijay has formally requested the CBI to spearhead the investigation into the unfortunate stampede incident that shook Karur, Tamil Nadu

In video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends Nowruz wishes to Iranians

To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the festival of lights, said Benjamin Netanyah

Biz chamber seeks RBI relief for exporters hit by West Asia disruptions

Indian exporters are facing significant challenges due to global shipping route disruptions. The Bharat Chamber of Commerce has requested the Res

Odisha hospital fire toll rises to 11 as one more person succumbs to burn injuries

The State government has constituted a judicial panel to probe the incident, and also formed a fact-finding team headed by Development Commission

Oscars 2026: Sean Penn skips ceremony to meet Ukraine President Zelenskyy, who calls him a true friend

Sean Penn skipped the Oscars despite winning Best Supporting Actor for his role in Paul Thomas Andersons One Batte After Another to visit Ukraine

Nora Fatehi's Sarke Chunariya' faces legal complaint: Why singers and netizens are seeking ban on the song alsofeaturing Sanjay Dutt

Nora Fatehi's new dance track faces calls for an immediate ban. An advocate has lodged a complaint with the CBFC and Ministry of Information and

Fire Engulfs Pahalgam Hotel; Man Killed in Fire Tender Accident

Srinagar, Mar 17: A major fire broke out early Tuesday at the Asal Resort hotel in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, south Kashmir, officials said. Wh

India condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Kabul hospital

India has urged the international community to hold the perpetrators of the act accountable and ensure that the wanton targeting by Pakistan of c

How the Fed and other central banks can bark without biting

Global central banks are meeting this week amid an oil price shock. Policymakers must decide whether to signal higher interest rates to combat in

Watch: Rajya Sabha elections: NDA wins big in Bihar, Odisha; tight race in Haryana

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) dominated the March 16, 2026 Rajya Sabha polls, winning key seats across Bihar, Odisha and Haryana.

Delhi man looks at camera, smiles, then shoots himself in viral video

New Delhi: A 28-year-old man allegedly shot himself in the chest while his cousin was recording a video of him loading a pistol in east Delhis Da

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau launches SOP to tackle film piracy

Hyderabad: In an effort to curb film piracy, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Monday, March 16, launched some Standard Operating Pr

KVS Class 1 Admission 2026: Check registration process, eligibility, dates and application process

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan will begin Class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic year in March. Parents can apply online through the official

Ladakh Admin Reassigns Charge Of Secretary To Lt Governor

LEH, Mar 16: In a minor administrative reshuffle, the Union Territory of Ladakh has reassigned the charge of Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor

UP: Bank manager killed by security manager over pay, leave dispute

Lucknow: A security guard of a Ghaziabad bank upset over leave and salary related issues walked into the managers cabin and shot him dead, police

Govt Revises Commission Rates for Wheat and Paddy Procurement from Rabi 2026 27

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government has approved revised commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat an

BTS Say They're 'Just Country Kids' Ahead of Comeback Mega-Gig

The concert will be staged at Seoul's sweeping Gwanghwamun Square, near the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Six Officers Transferred In Ladakh Administration

LEH, Mar 17: The Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has ordered the transfer and posting of six officers in the interest of administ

I Still Consider Myself A Well-known Beginner: Rajpal Yadav

I still consider myself a beginner, just a well-known beginner now. For me, every day is a new beginning, but the important thing is to keep star

Indian National Charged in Singapore for Outraging Modesty

Akash Tiwari, 35, was charged with using criminal force to outrage the modesty of the victim on a Singapore Airlines flight after he allegedly in

UAE gas field set ablaze as Iran strikes hit energy supplies

Operations suspended at Shah natural gas field in the UAE while officials assess damage from a fire touched off by a drone attack

Like doomsday: Kabul hospital survivor describes Pakistan air strike

A devastating Pakistani air strike hit a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul. The attack occurred during the holy month of Ramadan. Hundreds of p

Barbaric, Cowardly: India Condemns Pakistan's Airstrike On Kabul Hospital

India has condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on a hospital in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, calling the attack a arbaric and cowardly act of violen

India 'unequivocally condemns' Pakistans cowardly, barbaric strike that killed 400

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a hospital in Kabul. The Ministry of External Affairs called the attack barbaric and unconsc

Ashdeens Spring 2026 collection features saris inspired by the designers Parsi gara archive

Ashdeen Lilaowalas Spring 2026 collection features saris inspired by the designers extensive Parsi gara archive, a The curation for this collecti

Livingstone Says He Was Denied Support After Being Dropped By England

Livingstone has not played for England since the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year, where he scored only 33 runs and took three wickets in t

West Bengal polls 2026: Dilip Ghosh to contest from Kharagpur Sadar

Dilip Ghosh said the BJP aims to gain more votes than in the last Assembly elections

Reed it right: bulrush beds make it cushy for whole avian families

The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down i

Dhurandhar 2 advance booking breaks records ahead of release

Hyderabad: The most anticipated movie of 2026, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, is all set to hit t

Content linking Minister Hardeep Puri's daughter to Jeffrey Epstein to be removed, rules Delhi HC

The court restrained several users from publishing, circulating or disseminating such content on social media platforms in any manner

OpenAI courts private equity to join enterprise AI venture, sources say

As demand for AI continues to skyrocket, we want to help our customers deploy these technologies in all the ways that help them create impact, Fi

Apple unveils second-generation AirPods Max at $549

Live translation, first introduced on the AirPods Pro 3 in September, enables users to translate in-person conversations across languages using A

Union government clearing archaeological excavations, a win through DMK's persistent efforts: T.N. CM Stalin

Mr. Stalin shared a news report published in The Hindu on the clearance received for excavations

Does This Photo Show Netanyahus Bodyguard Who Was Killed? No, Its AI-generated

The image is an AI-generated one. There are no credible reports one Nada Fashkhon being killed.

Trump administration cannot implement 'sweeping' funding freeze, U.S. court rules

The freeze implicated up to $3 trillion in federal funding

In Big Energy Relief For India, LPG Tanker Nanda Devi Arrives At Gujarat Port

'Nanda Devi', an Indian tanker carrying about 46,000 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), arrived in Gujarat early Tuesday morning aft

Long queues for cooking gas in Bhainsa as consumers wait since early morning

Hyderabad: Residents in Bhainsa town are facing significant difficulties in accessing cooking gas. Long queues are forming outside the Krupa Gas

Oral Sex, HPV And Throat Cancer: Is Smoking No Longer The Top Risk?

Human papillomavirus (HPV), often transmitted through oral sex, is now emerging as a major cause of throat cancer worldwide. Experts explain why

Opinion: Opinion | Why A TVK-NDA Alliance May Remain Just A Fantasy

Politics is no stranger to unlikely alliances. But such strange bedfellows typically emerge after elections, when numbers dictate necessity.

DMK regime made Tamil Nadu a hub of drug trafficking, claims AIADMK chief Palaniswami

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami claims Tamil Nadu is a drug trafficking hub under the DMK government. He alleges rampant drug use among stud

Tilak Verma visits Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple, says 'I prayed to Mahakal for India's victory in T20 World cup': Watch video

Following India's T20 World Cup victory, cricketer Tilak Varma visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers and expres

In War-Torn Iran Air Pollution Unleashes Invisible Health Threats

Burning oil depots & bombed buildings sending toxic debris into the air in Iranian cities.

OpenAI to cut back on side projects to focus on core business: Report

Fidji Simo, chief of applications at OpenAI, previewed the changes to employees in an all-hands meeting, per WSJ

Rajya Sabha polls: Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs for cross-voting

Datteswar Ray Hota, who was fielded as a common candidate by the Congress, the BJD and the Left, lost to BJP-backed hotelier and Independent, Dil

UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Beirut, Tehran

DUBAI, Mar 17:A drone attack in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at an oil tank farm Tuesday in Fujairah, an emirate on the countrys east

Israel launches new strikes on Tehran, Lebanon as Iran hits back and fires on Gulf neighbours

DUBAI, Mar 17: Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions Tuesday as air defences worked to intercept new waves of inco

India's young workforce is growing and getting more educated: State of Working India 2026 report

Report highlights rising tertiary enrolment and reduced disparities but warns of high graduate unemployment and urgency in job creation before de

Pregnant YouTuber Stabbed to Death by Husband in Jagtial

Four-month pregnant woman killed in early morning attack; accused husband absconds

IndiGo, Adani Airports Team Up to Offer BluChips on Duty-Free Shopping

Ahmedabad, Mar 16: IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic partnership allowing IndiGo BluChip members to ear

Supreme Court nine-judge Constitution Bench commences hearing on definition of 'industry'

Attorney General R. Venkataramani is advancing his submissions in the matter. On February 16, the court formulated the broad issues to be adjudic

Govt working on integrated farming models

New Delhi, Mar 17: The government is working on having integrated farming models that will also be beneficial for small farmers, Union minister S

Renault Duster 2026 launch in India: Price, features, specs, and rivals

Renault India has launched the new Renault Duster 2026. This SUV starts at Rs 10.49 lakh. Deliveries begin in April 2026. The Duster features a n

Ghaziabad police arrests Pakistan spy for sending CCTV footage of Indian troops movement in Delhi Cantt to Pakistan

Ghaziabad Police's probe into an arms case has exposed a Pakistani spy ring using a WhatsApp group to transmit sensitive Indian asset visuals for

Ankur Warikoo achieves 13% body fat at 45: Heres the fitness routine he followed without giving up chole bhature

Ankur Warikoo Fitness Journey: Ankur Warikoo, at the age of 45, achieved 13% body fat through his 3T Formula: Track, Train and Transform. He emph

Opposition MPs demand discussion on either Commerce Ministry of MEA in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha have written to Chairman CP Radhakrishnan demanding a discussion on working of either the Minist

K popstars get candid about their comeback in BTS: The Return

Mumbai: As the K-pop sensation BTS is getting ready for their highly anticipated comeback, the makers of their forthcoming documentary BTS: THE R

Oscars 2026: KPop Demon Hunters songwriters react after speech cut off, Disney TV exec says changes being considered

The songwriting team behind KPop Demon Hunters has spoken out after being cut off mid-speech at the Oscars, as a Walt Disney Television executive

Ramesh recalls VK Krishna Menons hectic diplomacy during Suez crisis

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: As the world grapples with the Strait of Hormuz crisis, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday recalled the Suez crisis in 1

Dune: Part Three first look posters out; Robert Pattinson joins star-studded cast, release date and details

The first look posters for Dune: Part Three have been released, confirming its December 18, 2026 release date as the final installment of Denis V

Why Sweden's Prisons Are Preparing To House Young Teens

North of Stockholm, the Rosersberg prison is making preparations to house children as young as 13 in response to a much-criticised juvenile judic

Delhi Activists Abducted, Illegally Detained: PUDR Alleges Police Excess

PUDR accuses Delhi Police of abducting and detaining activists, alleging serious rights violations.

Fire Breaks Out In Hotel In Pahalgam; Man Dies As Reversing Fire Tender Hits Him

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Pahalgam in south Kashmirs Anantnag district early Tuesday, official said. Though no cas

KKR's Harshit Rana Set To Miss Most of IPL Due To Knee Injury: Report

Rana, who sustained a ligament strain in his right knee injury during India's T20 World Cup warm-up match against South Africa, is currently unde

India underreported rice, wheat price support: US, others to WTO

The WTO landscape is heating up as India encounters objections from the US, Australia, Paraguay, and Ukraine regarding its agricultural support p

Greenland Cooling 8,200 Years Ago Reduced Indian Monsoon Intensity: Study

Research shows Greenland cooling 8,200 years ago weakened the Indian monsoon by altering Atlantic circulation and global wind patterns.

Mumbai Woman Orders 4 Kurtis, Loses Rs 98,000 In Online Shopping Refund Scam

A woman in Mumbai lost Rs 98,000 to cyber fraud after buying four kurtis online and receiving calls from people who claimed her payment had not g

Watch: Two-phase elections in West Bengal comes as a relief | The Hindu Editorial

The people of at least one State will heave a sigh of relief now that the schedule for five Assembly elections all in April has been announced.

Siddaramaiah Pulls Up Ministers As Speaker Walks Out Over Delay In Replies

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader adjourned the House and walked out over the insufficient number of written replies from government departmen

Raveena Tandon Stars in New Campaign by Garnier Color Naturals Celebrating Effortless At-home Hair Color

Garnier has announced its first-ever association with actor Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador for Garnier Color Naturals, the brand’s

Charred skeletal remains of four persons found in car near Tirunelvelis Thisaiyanvilai

Police said passers-by noticed the charred car amidst bushes on a mud road branching out from the Thisaiyanvilai Aaththankarai Pallivaasal Road

Delhi Man Smiles, Then Shoots Himself In The Chest, Friend Records Video

He cocked the weapon and lightly touched the trigger.

Is Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering At A Hospital In Moscow? What Russia Said

Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, has reportedly been transferred to Russia for medical treatment after he was severely injured i

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji Appears Before CBI in Karur Stampede Case

TVK chief and actor Vijay's rally in Karur on September 27, 2025, resulted in a massive stampede that claimed 41 lives and left more than 60 peop

EAAA Alternatives Wins 'Best Infrastructure Fund Overall Performance 2026' Award at IVCA Alternate Capital Excellence Awards 2026

EAAA India Alternatives Limited was awarded the ‘ Best Infrastructure Fund – Overall Performance 2026 ’ for its Infrastructure

Gavaskar Slams Sunrisers Leeds For Signing Pakistan Bowler

Players from Pakistan have not featured in the IPL since 2009 because of deep-seated diplomatic tensions between the two nations

PCOS Or Something Else? Doctor Explains The Causes Of Unexplained Weight Gain

PCOS also causes weight gain in some people. However, in a majority of cases, women don't realise this and attribute the weight gain to other fac

Iranian Sleeper Cells In The US Activated? Encrypted Broadcasts Detected

US agencies detected an encrypted broadcast shortly after the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US-Israeli s

Ten foreign individuals arrested in Iran's northeast region for spying: Report

US Israel Iran war: In Iran's northeast, Tasnim is reporting that ten foreign nationals have been nabbed by authorities. The reason? They're accu

Medical Breakthrough: Japan Greenlights First-Ever Innovative Stem Cell Therapy For Severe Heart Failure

An innovative stem cell therapy approved for severe heart failure has been cleared for use in Japan. Here is why it matters for heart disease pat

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected

Iran has launched new attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The war with the U.S. and Israel is in its third week. The critical Strait

Mitti se Olympics Medal Tak: M3M Foundation Organises "M3M Foundation Gold Cup Under 20 National Wrestling Mahasangram" in Collaboration with Yogeshwar Dutt Wrestling Academy

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s rich akhada tradition and nurturing the country’s future Olympic champions, M3M F