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Public health experts urge evidence-based regulation of nicotine gums to support smoking cessation

New Delhi, Mar 4: Amid growing public debate on nicotine products, public health experts and clinicians have urged policymakers to consider nicot

Disha Patani to Have Better Screen Time in Kalki 2?

The sequel is expected to present a stronger storyline and deeper character arcs.

Delhi CM Lays Foundation Stone For Ladakh-Themed Foot Over Bridge At Monastery Market

New Delhi, March 5: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the Delhi government respects all residents, including those from different state

Foreign Minister of Iran Claims US Will Regret for Submarine Actions

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the U.S. for sinking the IRIS Dena, warning of serious consequences for American actions abroad.

Tourism On Hold As Middle East War Casts Uncertainty

The war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers wor

Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh Release Advanced

Mark the date: March 19. The celebrations begin early.

Viral Cupcake Girl who mocked India says South Africa needs mental therapy after yet another big-game choke

A South African woman, known as 'Cupcake Girl', shared an emotional video after the Proteas' T20 World Cup semi-final defeat. She questioned the

Who was Nancy Grewal, and why was the 45-year-old Canadian social media influencer stabbed to death in LaSalle?

Social media influencer Nancy Grewal has been found stabbed to death in her home. LaSalle Police confirmed the incident as a homicide. Grewal, kn

Google revamps app store billing, fee structure, brings back Fortnite worldwide

The sweeping changes to Googles app store practices, announced on Wednesday, are aimed at boosting competition and expanding choices for develope

I Look Forward to Serving Telangana with Renewed Zeal, Energy: Singhvi

Singhvi thanked the Congress leadership after he was renominated by the party from Telangana for the upcoming biennial Rajya Sabha elections

Sri Lanka Recovers 87 Bodies From Sunken Iranian Warship Near Coast

It was one of the few instances of a submarine sinking a ship since World War II

Sonu Sood offers free stays to stranded Dubai travelers amid Iran-Israel conflict and it is not limited to Indians

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood has launched an urgent humanitarian initiative to provide free-of-cost accommodation for travelers stranded in Dubai du

Amid rising tensions, Australia sends forces to Middle East

In response to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Australia has deployed military resources to the region as part of a proactive measure. Th

NZ Took 'Bull By Horns' to Stop SA Juggernaut: Finn Allen

Finn Allen powered the Kiwis into the T20 World Cup final with the fastest ever hundred of the tournament

Nepal Elections 2026: Key parties and candidates

Nepal election is being held two years ahead of schedule because of the two-day Gen Z protests.

Nepal records 6% turnout till 9.30 am in first election since govt-toppling Gen Z protests last year

Nepal elections: More than 18.9 million eligible Nepalese will be exercising their franchise to elect the 275-member House of Representatives fro

New Iranian attacks target Israel and U.S. bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Tehran has warned of the destruction of West Asia's military and economic infrastructure, and the war has rattled financial markets

Tamil Nadu restricts private schools from conducting political, ideological, communal events

The government has amended the Tamil Nadu Private Schools (Regulation) Rules, 2023, and has included clauses to restrict activities by any extern

Indian-Origin YouTuber Nancy Grewal Stabbed To Death In Canada

Nancy Grewal remained active on social media and often expressed her views on developments in Punjab.

Nitish Kumar Announces Rajya Sabha Plan, Spells Out A '4-House Club' Desire

Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha: There's Been A Desire In My Heart: Nitish Kumar To Move To Rajya Sabha

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq as conflict widens

Fresh blasts were reported in Iran's capital on Thursday as Tehran said it had targeted Kurdish groups in Iraq and warned separatist groups again

Why Attacking Turkey, A NATO Member, Is A High-Risk Bet For Iran

The US-Israel and Iran war has widened sharply, with the NATO air defences destroying an Iranian ballistic missile fired towards Turkey on Day 5

Patience has Limits: Hezbollah Chief Warns Israel

During a televised address on Wednesday, Sheikh Qassem detailed the groups commitment to the previous truce

Meet the collective in Hyderabad using art for public dialogue

Hyderabads Newwave Art Collective blends public installations with social themes ahead of its first exhibition

Iran Launches 19th Wave Of Strikes On Israel, Blasts Heard In Tehran

Alerts were triggered in several areas in Israel, including Tel Aviv, as the Israel-US war with Iran stretched into its sixth day.

Prabhas to Allot Dates for Salaar: Part 2 From March?

With both Prabhas and Neel occupied with their respective commitments, the team was waiting for clarity on dates before moving ahead.

Rajya Sabha elections: Congress renominates Chhattisgarh MP Phulo Devi Netam

Phulo Devi Netam hails from Kondagaon district in the tribal pocket of Bastar

IRIS Dena ship sunk by US Submarine torpedo: Why was the Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean?

A US submarine sank Iran's warship IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean. The incident occurred within Sri Lanka's waters. At least 87 sailors died. Iran

Resolution for his removal: Speaker Om Birla to be present in House but not chair proceedings

Lok Sabha is set to consider a resolution for Speaker Om Birla's removal. Opposition members have submitted a notice citing alleged partisan cond

Tribunal awards Rs 46 lakh to family of man killed in 2017 road accident

Thane, Mar 5: The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 46.55 lakh to the family of a man who died in a

Lokayukta raids govt officials in Karnataka

Bengaluru: The Lokayukta on Thursday, March 5, conducted simultaneous raids at the premises of several government officials across different dist

Congress Picks Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's Aide For Rajya Sabha

In 2015, during the Telangana Legislative Council elections, the TDP MLA Revanth Reddy was allegedly caught offering Rs 50 lakh to nominated MLA

Resolution For His Removal: Speaker Birla To Be Present In House But Not Chair Proceedings

New Delhi, Mar 5: The Lok Sabha will witness a rare moment most likely on Monday next when Om Birla will not chair proceedings but will be seated

J&K: Curbs on movement, assembly remain in force in Kashmir after protests against Khamenei's killing

Kashmir faces disruptions for a fifth day as restrictions continue. Protests erupted after Iran's supreme leader was killed. Chief Minister Omar

Diagnosed With Prediabetes? Should You Be Worried? 8 Tips To Reverse It Naturally

While a diagnosis of prediabetes can be concerning, it is also an opportunity for intervention. Progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes i

Iran says Frigate Dena, 'Indian Navy's guest', was struck 'without warning' by US in international waters

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of a grave act at sea. He stated that the Iranian Frigate Dena, carryi

North Korea ruler Kim Jong oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer

North Korea's Kim Jong Un observed a strategic cruise missile test. The launch came from a new naval destroyer named Choe Hyon. This event occurr

US says it will strike Iran harder, Tehran denies peace entreaty

Theres little information on how long the war will continue -- Trump has said it could stretch for weeks, while Israel has rejected demands to ab

Relief in sight for patients waiting months for surgery, TIMS Sanathnagar to take up long-pending cases

China Begins Its Biggest Political 'Two Sessions' Meetings: What It Is

The event, which typically lasts one to two weeks and is the largest political gathering in China, sheds light on the country's priorities.

SSLC exam begins in Kerala; Education Minister wishes students success

Thiruvananthapuram: The SSLC (Class X) examination commenced in schools across Kerala on Thursday, March 5. Kerala General Education Minister V S

Trump Says We Are Doing Very Well In War Against Iran

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US military campaign against Iran even as the timeline for operations remained deeply unclear

Anthropic's Dario Amodei Slams Sam Altman For 'Straight-Up Lies' In Pentagon Deal: Report

OpenAI's Pentagon agreement faces sharp criticism from Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei, who called it a 'safety theatre'.

Video Captures Blast On Beirut Airport Highway As Regional Conflict Deepens

A powerful explosion lit up the night sky along Beirut's airport highway late Wednesday into early Thursday, as Israeli airstrikes hit the busy r

Nvidia will not be able to invest $100 billion in OpenAI due to IPO, CEO Jensen Huang says

Nvidias CEO said that the opportunity to invest $100 billion in OpenAI is probably not in the cards

First batch of Zimbabwe players leave India after ICC works out alternate air route

Zimbabwe cricketers are finally heading home from India. They were stuck in Delhi after their T20 World Cup campaign. The closure of Gulf airspac

Nitish Announces Rajya Sabha Foray, Ending Tenure As Bihars Longest-Serving CM

PATNA, Mar 5: JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that he will be contesting the Rajya Sabha polls, bringing the curtain down on his t

Lanterns teaser: Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierres tense partnership to steer upcoming DC series

HBO has unveiled the first teaser for Lanterns, offering a glimpse of Kyle Chandlers veteran Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierres rookie John Stewart as

Iran's armed forces deny firing missile towards Turkey

Iran's military has denied launching any missile towards Turkey. This comes after Turkey's defense ministry reported a ballistic missile originat

Govt Orders Treasuries Not To Release Payments Without Royalty Clearance Certificate

Srinagar, Mar 5: The Directorate of Geology & Mining, Jammu and Kashmir, has directed all treasuries across the Union Territory not to release pa

Nitish Kumar announces Rajya Sabha foray, ending tenure as Bihar's longest-serving CM

The JD(U) chief says new government will have his full cooperation and guidance

'Soggy Paper Straw' Memes Go Viral As Iran War Tensions Dominate Social Media

From wars to economic crises, social media users often turn serious headlines into satire - and right now, the humble paper straw has become the

Saudi Arabia Announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 Holiday For Government, Private Sectors

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development confirmed that the holiday will last four days.

Nepal Elections: When Ex-King Gyanendra Seized Absolute Power During 2005 Coup

At the time, the nation was under a state of emergency, political parties were restricted, and public protests were suppressed.

AI In Healthcare: Compassion Meets Technology That Centres Trust, Ethics And Inclusion

The transformative potential of AI in healthcare can only be realised if it is built on a foundation of trust, ethics, and inclusion, according t

International Womens Day 2026 theme is Give to Gain: What it means and how it encourages empowerment and support

International Womens Day 2026 theme: In 2026, the International Womens Day 2026 theme is Give to Gain. The IWD's theme encourages a mindset of ge

Iran Launches New Wave Of Attacks On Israeli And US Bases While Israel Begins New Strikes In Lebanon

Dubai, Mar 5: Iran launched new wave of attacks Thursday morning at Israeli and American bases following a threat to destroy military and economi

Israeli Airstrike Reportedly Kills Hamas Official, Says Lebanese Media

This targeted killing marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, reflecting heightened military actions in the region.

Watch: U.S releases new 'unclassified' footage showing attacks on Iran's mobile missile 'threats'

Unclassified Footage: US Central Command has released declassified footage showing the systematic destruction of Irans mobile missile capabilitie

Telangana Student, 16, Gives Birth In Toilet Hours After Appearing For Exam

She appeared for her exam and later complained of severe stomach pain. While waiting for her turn at the scanning centre, the girl went to the wa

CCTV Shows 'Ex-Muslim' YouTuber's Stabbing By 2 Men In Ghaziabad Home

Both the accused, who were carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh, were killed in two separate encounters with the police.

Comfort fit for conservancy workers: how three Indian cities are getting the measurements right

What does it take to design gloves, masks and uniform that factor in the various challenges faced by workers on the waste beat? Indore, Bengaluru

Opinion: Opinion | The Sinking Iranian Ship Near Sri Lanka Can Fast Become A Headache For India

Touted as the first major naval casualty in the Indian Ocean since the Second World War, the attack by the US on IRIS Dena brings the Iran crisis

Myanmar to curb private vehicle use as fuel shortages emerge

Private cars and motorcycles except electric vehicles will only be allowed on the roads every other day based on their license plate numbers

Andhra to Build 200 Sub-stations to Meet Rising Electricity Demand

The Minister said the initiative includes 200 sub-stations in places experiencing excess power load

Alonso, Stroll Fear 'Permanent Nerve Damage' From Vibrating Aston Martin

The Newey-designed car suffered issues through torrid pre-season testing, including an unreliable Honda power unit and a lack of spare parts

Oil prices cross USD 83 per barrel as Middle East tensions escalate

New Delhi: Amid escalating Middle East tensions, crude oil prices went up more than 2 per cent on Thursday, March 5, over supply constraints as S

SIR hits TMC's core turf in Bengal; party banks on turnout surge, women and minority consolidation

West Bengal's voter list revision has significantly impacted Muslim-majority areas and crucial districts like North and South 24 Parganas, affect

Silicone Prostheses Too Costly: Kenyan Survivor Knits Innovative Solutions

With over 600 knitted prostheses sold, Mwangi's initiative highlights the importance of affordable cancer care and the therapeutic power of creat

Villagers Stage Traditional Punch Fight Game During Holi in Nizamabad

According to local custom, the event is organised every year on the day of Holi. In the evening, villagers gathered near the Hanuman temple and t

Perishables to plane parts stranded as Middle East conflict hits air cargo

An escalating Middle East conflict has significantly reduced global air cargo capacity by over one-fifth, leading to increased freight rates and

As US-Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, What Defence Expert Said On World War

Major General Siwach (Retd) said the US and Israel are primarily focused on limiting Iran's missile capabilities, preventing it from advancing it

Iran can turn the Persian Gulf into a minefield

Middle East War: Iran's actions have raised alarms over global energy stability with its strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical

There's Been A Desire In My Heart: Nitish Kumar To Move To Rajya Sabha

Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha: There's Been A Desire In My Heart: Nitish Kumar To Move To Rajya Sabha

Trump's Winston Churchill jibe has missed its mark

Keir Starmer, standing at the helm of British leadership, is drawing a line in the sand over President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on Iran.

Chile Becomes First In The Americas To Eliminate Leprosy, WHO Verifies

Chile has become the first country in the Americas to be officially verified by the World Health Organization for eliminating leprosy as a public

Hamilton Reveals Sequel in Works To Blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'

The film released last year starred Pitt and Damson Idris and was directed by Joseph Kosinski, who made 'Top Gun: Maverick' among others

The Iran war is forcing the Gulf to choose: Fight or take it

Iran has directed a significant share of its missile and drone attacks at Gulf states, particularly the United Arab Emirates, despite those count

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Lara Dutta stranded in Dubai as Middle East unrest escalates

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi, who is currently in Dubai with her daughter and former tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi, on Wednesday sai

Macbook Neo, Apple's new entry-level laptop, price in India, availability, colours, battery life and more specs

MacBook Neo Price and Specs: Neo marks a historic shift in Apples hardware strategy, debuting as the company's most affordable laptop at 69,900.

Pak Man Claims Iranian Agents Forced Him Into Plot to Kill Trump, Biden

Merchant claimed that in April 2024, an Iranian handler instructed him to travel to the United States to arrange the killing of a political figur

Heat rises across state; Mumbai weather station records 38.7 degrees Celsius

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of Konkan, including Palghar, Thane, an

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know

China's government has taken a significant step by announcing its new Five-Year Plan, aspiring for economic growth of 4.5% to 5%. Highlighting th

More than 1,200 booked for drunk driving during Holi celebrations in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 5: Delhi Traffic Police booked more than 1,200 motorists for drunk driving during a special enforcement drive carried out across t

It Wasn't a Choke But a Walloping: SA Coach Conrad After Semis Defeat to NZ

Chasing a tricky 170, New Zealand cantered home in 12.5 overs, powered by their openers on Wednesday night

Who Is Jiang Xueqin? Professor Behind Viral Trump-Iran Prediction

As tensions in the region rise, many online users are pointing to Jiang's lecture as an example of unusually accurate geopolitical forecasting.

Karnataka Speaker seeks probe into large number of Aadhaar cards discarded on bank of Netravati river near Mangaluru

The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3

Fire Breaks Out at Plywood Warehouse in Hyderabads Katedan

Firefighters rush to scene as massive flames engulf warehouse

Ahead in health, but a new set of challenges awaits Tamil Nadu

At the heart of Tamil Nadus successes in healthcare lies a dedicated public health system a wide, well-distributed network of primary health cen