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99.92% villages in India covered with banking outlets within 5 km radius: Govt

Availability of banking outlets is monitored by a Geographic Information System (GIS) based application, namely, the Jan Dhan Darshak (JDD) App

What the Meta-YouTube ruling means for social media | Explained

What did the jury hold the platforms liable for? How did the case focus on platform design over content?

Light rain likely in city

On the air quality front, the AQI stood at 189 in the 'moderate' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Netanyahu Suggests Mediterranean Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most critical energy transit chokepoints, handling about 20 per cent of global oil exports

Swiss cling on to cash as survey shows payment app use stalling

A large majority of respondents in the survey were in favour of the continued use of cash, with only 2% keen to abolish it

Hyderabad businessman duped of Rs 5 crore over five years

Hyderabad: A businessman from Hyderabads Nizampet was duped of Rs 5.7 core in a financial fraud which lasted from 2021-2026. According to the com

Mumbai Police to Interrogate Mastermind Behind Fake Bomb Threats

Mumbai, March 31: Following the arrest of 47-year-old Srinivas Louis, who allegedly sent over 1,100 fake bomb threats across the country, the Mum

Investing in early childhood mental health support systems is not just a social priority, but an economic necessity: MP

Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta expressed need of a clear referral pathways to specialised care for children, where it was required

U.P. Opposition pushes social justice, secularism pitch through rallies, conferences

While the SP held a rally named Samajwadi Samanta Bhaichara Rally, in Dadri, Western U.P, March 29, the Congress is holding Sadhbhavna Baithak (h

Rescuers try to find 27 people believed to be on raft drifting in Indonesian waters

The passenger boat departed Taliabu port in North Maluku province just after dusk Sunday (March 29, 2026). It was bound for Kema in North Sulawes

Telangana Gets Rs.247.94 Cr Central Funds Benefitting 12,600 GPs

The grants will further empower grassroots governance and enable need-based local development in PRIs

Ram Charans Peddi Postponement Rumors: Producer SKN Clarifies After Viral Slip-Up

A video of his remarks went viral instantly, leaving fans concerned about a potential delay. However, the producer has since moved to clear the a

Psyches colour violet!

Once upon a time, under the fervent influence of a 19th Century artistic current loudly known as Impressionism, painters couldnt get enough of vi

Iran's Parliament Security Committee approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Parliament Security Committee on Monday (local time) approved the Strait of Hormuz Management Plan, which includes measures to impose toll

Indian Stock Market Closed on Mahavir Jayanti; Commodity Trading Resumes Later

Mumbai, March 31: The Indian stock market is closed today in observance of Mahavir Jayanti. Consequently, there will be no buying, selling, or se

Auto LPG shortage in Telangana: Uttam to seek Centres intervention

Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy has announced that he will write to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Harde

BJP unveils fourth list of 13 candidates for Bengal polls, replaces Maynaguri nominee

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its fourth list of 13 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections in 2026. A change has b

UK fines Apple unit for breaching Russian sanctions

Ireland-based Apple Distribution International (ADI), which instructs payments to software developers who use the App Store, was fined for paying

Tamil Nadus Nilgiri Tahr Census Postponed Due to Elections

Chennai, March 31: In light of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the states Forest Department may postpone the third census of the Nilg

Rajasthan Board Class 12 Result Out at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; check steps to download, direct link and more

RBSE 12 Class Result Out: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has announced Class 12 results for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Stud

U.S. video releases video of reported strikes against Iran

Embrace Headstand for Better Blood Circulation and Confidence

New Delhi, March 31: In ancient India, yoga was primarily practiced by sages and hermits. Its presence in the lives of ordinary people was limite

Jain Community Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti in Hyderabad

All 35 Jain temples in the city have been adorned with lights and floral decorations for the occasion

Dont agree with my husband on every issue: Usha Vance

Usha Vance said the 2028 presidential campaign was not a priority in her conversations with her husband, who was more focused on the mid-term ele

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu-based political parties are nearly invisible this Assembly elections

Although three T.N.-based parties had actively campaigned in the Tamil-populated taluks of Devikulam and Peerumade in the local body elections, t

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Devikulam, a former double-member constituency, has a unique history

Rosamma Punnoose, the first Pro-tem Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, was elected from the segment and administered the oath of office

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Rebel challenges on both fronts shake Taliparamba

CPI(M)s P.K. Shyamala, wife of party State secretary M.V. Govindan, takes on rebel veteran T.K. Govindan, with UDF backing, in a contest that cou

Indonesia summons Meta and Google over non-compliance with child social media curbs, minister says

Indonesia requires social media companies with platforms it deems high risk to deactivate accounts belonging to children under 16

Suriname ex-President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, who probed 1982 political killings, dies at 67

Santokhi took over a bankrupt Suriname from his predecessor, former dictator Desi Bouterse, and led the country to economic stability, partly sup

Kerala elections: Triangular contest in Kasaragod as development issues take centre stage

Unlike most constituencies in Kerala that witness bipolar contests between UDF and LDF, Kasaragod presents a rare triangular dynamic where BJP co

Delhi-NCR weather: Rain likely in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad today; IMD warns of dust storms and strong winds in some regions

Delhi-NCR weather: Delhi-NCR can expect light rain and drizzle on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather departme

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Rise in number of MLAs facing criminal cases

From 69 elected representatives who had declared the details of criminal cases registered against them in 2006, the total number of MLAs facing s

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Welfare Party of India at the centre of political storms

Light Rain Expected in Southern Coastal Districts of Tamil Nadu Over Next Three Days

Chennai, March 31: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rain in the southern coastal districts of Tamil Nadu over the n

RR vs CSK IPL 2026 Match Highlights: Vaibhav Sooryavanshis 15-Ball Fifty Leads Rajasthan to Dominant 8-Wicket Win Over Chennai

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes a 15-ball fifty as Rajasthan Royals defeat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in IPL 2026. Read full match highlights.

Assam moved from violence to progress: PM Modi

Assam elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government.

Kerala polls: After the K.M. Mani era, Pala faces its most open contest yet

While the incumbent MLA Mani C. Kappen of the UDF is confident of a repeat win, Jose K. Mani is banking on the heavy organisational depth of KC(M

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF seeks to retain coastal bastion of Chirayinkeezhu even as UDF, NDA gear up to end streak

The Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved constituency has consistently favoured the LDF since its formation in 2011; while the front eyes a fourth strai

Former Kathmandu CDO arrested for his role in crackdown of Nepals Gen Z protests

The arrests came after the newly-formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission in its first Cabinet mee

RBSE Class 12th Result 2026 Toppers List: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education will release Class 12 results on March 31, 2026. The topper list for Science, Arts, and Commerce strea

Pete Hegseth's Broker Tried To Buy Defence Fund Before Iran War? What US Said

The report came days after US President Donald Trump appeared to place responsibility for the decision to launch military strikes against Iran on

Trump again threatens to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island if ceasefire not reached soon

US President Donald Trump has taken to his Truth Social platform to repeat his threats against Iran's power plants as well as Kharg Island while

Drive conducted to remove encroachments at flyover in Hyderabads Tarnaka

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Tarnaka Circle carried out an encroachment removal drive on Monday, March 30, from

Trump interested in calling on Arab states to help pay for Iran war, White House says

Israel's Netanyahu says he won't put a timeline on ending the war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told conservative US cable channel Newsmax that he didn't want to put a schedule on the Iran war.

U.S. Concerns Rise Over Chinas Dominance in Essential Minerals Amid Deep-Sea Mining Discussions

Washington, March 31: The United States is increasingly worried about Chinas dominance in essential minerals. This concern has sparked renewed in

End of armed Maoism in Chhattisgarh; Bastar development now priority: Deputy CM Sharma

Armed Maoists in the State have been completely eliminated, with a handful of remaining cadres expected to surrender soon, Vijay Sharma stated

US Drops 900-kg Bunker Buster Bomb On Iran's Isfahan, Trump Shares Video

US and Israel have repeatedly alleged that Iran was close to building a nuclear weapon, a claim not supported by the UN nuclear watchdog

A Warning From 1991: Is India's Next Big Shock Hiding In Its Oil Bill?

What has economists invoking 1991 is not just expensive oil, but a dangerous convergence of risks. A swelling import bill is colliding with the p

Prime Minister Modi Celebrates Mahavir Jayanti, Highlights Teachings of Lord Mahavir

New Delhi, March 31: Today marks the celebration of Mahavir Jayanti, honoring the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, Lord Mahavir. Various events are b

Hyderabad man kills wife, son in brutal attack; Daughter critical

Hyderabad: A man in Hyderabad brutally attacked his daughter, son and wife, leading to the death of his wife and son at the spot, while the girl

Iran parliament panel approves plan to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict

Karnataka PUC 1 results 2026 out: Check direct link here to see your scrorecard

Karnataka's 1st PUC result 2026 has been announced on the official site. The result will be announced in phases. A phased access system means som

Gulf allies privately tell Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has told White House officials that a further defanging of Iran's military capabilities and clerical leade

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for March 31, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire Max players can get free items using redeem codes. These codes are 12-character alphanumeric strings. They are valid for a short

Landslide at Ramban blocks Jammu-Srinagar National Highway; Restoration work ongoing

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway is closed due to landslides and heavy rain. Commuters are advised to avoid travel and check traffic updates.

Congress Flags Souths Representation Concerns in Delimitation

According to sources, the Centre plans to use the 2011 Census as the basis for delimitation and seat redistribution

Understanding Acid Reflux and Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes and Remedies

New Delhi, March 31: Acid production in the stomach, known as hyperacidity, is a common issue during pregnancy. Nearly every second woman experie

Centre Allocates Rs.2771.25 Cr for Higher Education Institutes in Telangana

Ministry of Education is implementing Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) which is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aimed at funding specific

Knesset passes law mandating death penalty for West Bank terror convicts

The bill says that people in the West Bank who kill an Israeli with the intent to negate the existence of the State of Israel will face the death

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south

Tragedy struck southern Lebanon as three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in separate incidents. This follows a weekend of bloodshed where

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in RBSE Rajasthan Board 12th Result 2026 link: Official website not working? Here are alternate ways to download scorecard

RBSE Class 12th Result Alternative Websites: The RBSE will release the Rajasthan Board Class 12 results on the official website rajeduboard.rajas

Full Moon Vrat on April 1: Auspicious Timing and Rituals for Devotees

New Delhi, March 31: The Full Moon Vrat holds significant importance in Hinduism. On April 1, Wednesday, the Chaitra Shukla Purnima will be obser

Sooryavanshi Scores 15-Ball Fifty, RR Skipper Reveals 'Guarantee' He Got

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag revealed that he has guaranteed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of 14 games in IPL 2026 season, helping him focus on th

Fire erupts at Haifa refinery after debris from intercepted missile lands on site

'Pink' Elephant In Jaipur Photoshoot Died A Month Ago. Here's What Happened

Ballu Khan, president of the Hathi Gaon committee, confirmed that Chanchal, who was around 70 years old, died last month.

DMK councillor murdered near Tiruchi

Police identified the deceased as Ranjith Kumar (38) of Chozhamadevi.

France pushes for urgent UNSC session over attacks on UN peacekeepers

France on Monday (local time) called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following a series of deadly incidents invol

Leafs will not win the cup in the next 10 years: Social media reacts after Toronto Maple Leafs fire Brad Treliving

Brad Treliving firing: The Toronto Maple Leafs have parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving. This decision comes with less than a month r

Grand Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi

Ujjain, March 31: The Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a grand Bhasma Aarti on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra months Shukla Paksha Trayodashi.

Donald Trump willing to end war without reopening Strait of Hormuz, says Wall Street Journal

In recent days, Mr. Trump and his aides assessed that a mission to pry open the chokepoint would push the conflict beyond his timeline of four to

Israel army suspends unit after misconduct with journalists during evacuation

The IDF stated that there were instances of inappropriate communication with members of the press, which were found to be in violation of existin

Telangana Officials Block Petrol Pump Over Unpaid Municipal Tax

Officials in Telengana's Tandur protest unpaid municipal tax dues by blocking petrol station with tractors

War In Iran, Bloodbath In Markets: Rs 51 Lakh Crore Lost In March; Check April Forecast

Stock Market Crash: Foreign investors were heavy sellers, pulling out close to Rs 1.2 lakh crore (around $12 billion) during March.

'Big Mistake': Iranian Parliament Speaker warns enemy's threats, aggression will be met with powerful response

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a strong response to perceived enemy aggression amid US military build-ups in West

Tamil Nadu: TVK chief Vijay booked for violating election rules day after entering polls

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay faces a case for alleged election conduct violations. A complaint cited the use of 30 loudspeakers and

Florida Airport to be renamed after US President Trump

Palm Beach International Airport will officially become President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1st, following a bill signed by F

BJP alleges diversion of 15th Finance Commission funds in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday, March 30, alleged that the state government has been diverting funds released by t

Delhi Police arrest suspected LeT handler Shabir Ahmed Lone in Ghazipur

Following his arrest he was presented before a court in Delhi which sent him to five days of police custody

China has policy room to absorb Middle East conflict shock if war ends soon, adviser says

A Chinese central bank adviser warned that imported inflation from rising oil prices will pressure China's economy. However, he believes the coun

AP HC Seeks SIT Report on Group-1 Evaluation Lapses in 30 Days

A two-judge bench comprising Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sharma held a hearing on the matter

Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026: CM Stalin files nomination from Kolathur

Stalin had successfully contested polls from Kolathur constituency in 2011, 2016 and 2021 Assembly elections

CSK Captain Ruturaj Reflects on Batting Struggles After Defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Guwahati, March 31: In the third match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings faced an 8-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals. CSK captain Ruturaj Ga

High Court rules against MSRTC over drivers dismissal based on media reports

Court holds corporations action violated service rules; orders reinstatement with 50% back wages

Mohammad Kaif Praises Vaibhav Suryaanshis Stellar Performance in IPL 2026

New Delhi, March 31: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, Rajasthan Royals showcased an impressive performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings by

Thieves steal Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse paintings from Italy museum

The heist took place on the night of March 22-23, with thieves forcing open the entrance door, police said.

Fully Loaded Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Damaged In Iranian Strike Near Dubai

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said early on Tuesday that the Al Salmi was struck in an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port in the Un

Give correct information to enumerators, data will remain private: Census chief

The Census will be conducted in Delhi from April 16 to May 15

Celebrating Mahavir Jayanti: Leaders Extend Warm Wishes Across India

New Delhi, March 31: Mahavir Jayanti is being celebrated across the nation with reverence and devotion today. Central Minister Nitin Gadkari, alo

LimX Dynamics unveils humanoid robot Luna at Taobao Influencer Festival

Luna features upgrades to its mechanical configuration and joint system, allowing the humanoid robot to achieve 33 degrees of freedom