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BJP Claims Uddhav Blocking Pawars Rajya Sabha Return

Today Sharad Pawar, on whose insistence Uddhav Thackeray became the Chief Minister, is in trouble in the Rajya Sabha elections. However, Uddhav T

Dead man talking: pushing the limits of curated feeds

Meta has technology to let AI to impersonate a dead person, but who owns a persons likeness after death and what happens when a bot expresses vie

Ernakulam GHs new Gastroenterology unit faces fund crunch, staff shortage

Parties Contesting On DMK, AIADMK, BJP Symbols Add Up To Seats Tally

The DMK has held talks with Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi leader T. Velmurugan who contested in the DMK symbol in the 2021 from Panruti. Velmuruga

HC Halts Action on Kondapur Land Claimed by HYDRAA

The judge was dealing with a writ plea filed by G. Narasimha Reddy questioning the action of the revenue authorities and the HYDRAA in erecting f

China urges all sides to maintain safety in Hormuz Strait

China has called for an immediate halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping route for oil and gas has seen passage

MHA issues nationwide alert; Sinha calls for heightened vigil in J&K

Reviews law & order situation; appeals for calm and communal harmony Jammu/Srinagar, Mar 3: A day after theMinistry of Home Affairs(MHA) issued a

Rising oil prices from US, Israel and Iran war push 10-year Treasury Yield above 4% what it means

US Treasury yields surged as the US-Iran conflict escalated, pushing oil prices higher and raising inflation concerns. The benchmark 10-year Trea

Thrust on education in Kannur district panchayat Budget

Iran urges UN Security Council to move to stop war

Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council to intervene and halt its conflict with Israel and the United States. Foreign ministry spo

Dont take law into your hands, maintain clam: CM

Condemns Ayatollah Ali Khameneis killing, attack on Iran Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:Condemning the killing of Iran Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei a

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Analysts insights, market outlook and what should investors do now

Why didn't US avert stock market Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash today like UAE? Wall Street fell as oil prices surged after Iran conflict an

Holi turns tragic as three boys drown in tank in Krishna district

Ancient laterite rock-cut chamber unearthed at Panayal in Kasaragod

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Star: Pubba till 7.39 am

Record-Dry Feb 2026: Jammu sees zero rainfall, Srinagar lowest since 1960

Dry conditions to prevail in J&K till March 6, says IMD Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:February 2026 has emerged as one of the driest months on record across

Middle East conflict: France sends rafales to protect UAE base

President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation on the Iran war's impact. France is increasing its military presence in the Middle East. This move

LG, CM greet people on Holi

Jammu Tawi, Mar 3:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the eve

In deep West Asian Gulf, Indias stakes rise as Iran shifts focus to regional targets

India must remain cautious as the West Asia conflict escalates. Iran's retaliation strategy targets Gulf nations, posing risks to millions of Ind

Illegal Quarrying Near ORR By Firm Linked To Minister: Harish

The quarrying is being done illegally in 17 acres of prime government land near the Outer Ring Road, allegedly allotted to associates of the Chie

Death Toll in Vetlapalem Cracker Blast Rises to 23

He died while undergoing treatment at the Government General Hospital (GGH) at Kakinada.

Stray dogs injure 15 people in Vemulawada

Two leopard cats, black bears sent to Chennai from Jammu

Jammu Tawi, March 3 : In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has undertaken transportation of rare zoo animals

62-Year-Old Teacher Proves Age No Barrier to Blood Donation

Hindupur educator honoured for aiding thalassemia children since 2004

Census-2027 to Begin With Digital House Listing Phase in Tirupati

The collector made these remarks while inaugurating a three-day district-level training programme on digital census procedures in S.V. University

Quote of the day by the father of modern management, Peter Drucker: The best way to predict the future is to create it. Why do over 90% of Fortune 500 companies rely on Peter Drucker leadership principles to drive innovation and business growth in 2026?

Quote of the Day: Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies run management systems built on Peter Drucker's principles. That single data point tells you

MPMLA Face-Off at Nemali Temple Triggers Political Storm

Tension escalated briefly when local party leaders attempted to intervene, leading to jostling between supporters

Holi 2026: Check simple and easy tips to protect your phone from colour and water

As Holi celebrations commence, safeguarding electronic devices from water and coloured powders is crucial. Simple measures like using waterproof

UN urges all sides in Middle East war to 'come to their senses'

The United Nations is urgently calling for an end to the escalating war in the Middle East. Fear and panic are spreading rapidly across the regio

Schools, colleges to remain closed till March 7

Srinagar, Mar 3 : Schools and colleges across Kashmir will remain closed till March 7 in the wake of protests against the killing of Irans Suprem

US 'totally stupid' to attack Iran during talks: UN ambassador

The United States made a otally stupid decision to attack Iran while in negotiations, and betrayed Gulf nations by trashing their diplomatic eff

I worked with a baseball coach to improve my power-hitting game: Sanjay Krishnamurthi

The USAs up-and-coming batter, who came up with an impressive display in the T20 showpiece, speaks about how Indias triumph in the 2011 ODI World

El Nino on the Horizon, If Early, May Impact Monsoon

Typically, El Nino starts forming in the spring and matures in winter.

Fire At Bachupally; 12 Shops Gutted

No casualties were reported so far.

West Asia conflict hits Surat textile sector, shipping costs surge 400%

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is severely affecting Surat's textile industry. Shipping costs have surged by 400 percent. Payments are delayed

Traffic Curbs in Old City for Holi Mahela Procession

Vehicles from 100 Feet Road, Jiyaguda and Karwan towards Puranapul will be diverted at Puranapul crossroads.

Spl NIA Court issues Letter Rogatory to China in Pahalgam attack probe

Jammu Tawi, Mar 3 : A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the competent judicial authority in China for assistance in trac

Does PM Modi support killing of a Head of State, asks Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak out. Gandhi questioned if Modi supports assassinating heads of state

BJP announces Nitin Nabin, eight others as Rajya Sabha candidates across six states

The BJP has announced nine candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Nitin Nabin and Shivesh Kumar are nominated from Bihar. Rahul Sinha

CRPF personnel suffers gunshot injury, hospitalised

Jammu Tawi, March 3 : A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was hospitalised after he sustained a gunshot injury under suspected circum

Irans nuclear plan would have become immune in months, we had to attack, says Israel PM Netanyahu

Israel and the United States struck Iran due to its restarted nuclear program. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Iran was building underground site

CM Revanth: 99-day Programme In 5 Phases on 10 Themes From March 6 To June 12 Across Telangana

The Telangana Formation Day celebrations on June 2 should be held on a grand scale, Revanth Reddy said.

Viksit Bharat possible only when every region develops: CM

Jammu Tawi, Mar 3: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 can become a reality only if developme

Mehbooba Mufti slams OIC over silence on US-Israel strikes on Iran

OIC covertly endorsing actions of the Epstein gang: PDP President

From Steering Wheels to Storytellers: APs Drivers as Tourism Ambassadors

Andhra Pradesh is steering its tourism sector towards a more personal, immersive and people-driven future

AP CM Holds Meeting with Pawan on Major Issues

There is also buzz that the duo may have exchanged views on the selection of Rajya Sabha candidates and the roadmap for the forthcoming local bod

Kashmir under curbs for 2nd day after protests over Khamenei killing

Kashmir remains under restrictions for a second day. Protests erupted following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Educ

Colin Gray found guilty in Georgia school shooting trial

A Georgia jury convicted Colin Gray, father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, on 27 counts, including second-degree murder and involu

Kumbhabhishekam To Be Held With Dasara-Scale Grandeur From March 6 to 8

Three-day ritual at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple to mirror Dasara scale

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections: P Chidambaram meets CM MK Stalin amid DMK-Congress seat deadlock

The deadlock centres on seat numbers. The DMK continues to stand by its composite offer of 25 assembly seats to the Congress, the same allocation

Two jewellers arrested for cheating man of 101 grams of gold with false promise of high returns

Putin and Orban discuss Hungarian POWs captured fighting for Ukraine

The Russian Defence Ministry published a video last week purporting to show a dual Hungarian-Ukrainian citizen captured as a prisoner of war, all

Andhra Premier League Matches to Be Held Across Three Major Venues in AP

The opening ceremony would take place at the Mangalagiri cricket stadium on June 3 and the grand finale will be in Visakhapatnam on June 28

Defence Ministry signs Rs 5,083 crore contracts for advanced helicopters and surface-to-air missiles

India's defence ministry has finalized deals worth over 5,000 crore. Six Advanced Light Helicopters will join the Indian Coast Guard. These chopp

Tirumala Temple Closed for Nearly Ten Hours During Lunar Eclipse

As part of the observance, Annaprasadam complexes and canteens in Tirumala also remained closed during the eclipse period. To ensure that devotee

NATO 'welcomes' Macron's nuclear drive

NATOs nuclear deterrence relies on the United States, while France remains independent of the alliances nuclear planning group

DC Impact: Safety Protocols Enforced at Flyover Site

Following the report, workers at the site told Deccan Chronicle that they are now adhering to precautions, including helmets, safety dress and sh

'Youre always lying': Sen Hirono counters Kristi Noem with violent ICE posters at explosive hearing

Gulf NRIs Want to Return Home

Israel-Telangana Association president Soma Ravi said the present situation was more severe compared to previous incidents.

One-Man Panel Begins Probe into TTD Laddu Ghee Irregularities

It has been asked to submit its report within 45 days

Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Invites YS Jagan to Sons Wedding

During the meeting, Vikramarka formally presented the wedding invitation of his son and requested Jagan Mohan Reddy to attend the ceremony and bl

CPI Urges India to Lead Iran Peace Push, Warns of Fuel Price Impact

Addressing a press conference in Guntur, he called for immediate diplomatic engagement with Washington and Tel Aviv to halt what he described as

Milk as Poison: Death Toll Rises to Seven

Blood samples of some affected patients have been sent for analysis at the forensic science lab in Vijayawada

Canada PM's visit to India built strong foundation for truly renewed partnership: Modi

The Canadian Prime Minister was in India from February 27 to March 2, during which India and Canada sealed key pacts on supplies of Uranium and c

Who is Chase Pistone? Former NASCAR driver and grandson of Tiger Tom Pistone dies at 42

Chase Pistone was a former NASCAR driver who died at 42. He came from a famous racing family and was the grandson of Tiger Tom Pistone. Chase sta

Gas Leaks from Train Tanker, Several Trains Halted

Fire service personnel and Railway Protection Force were present to take preventive measures.

Control Rooms Opened in View of Iran-Israel/US War

These control rooms will function round the clock to assist the families of those who are stuck in the Gulf countries because of the war.

AP to Rescue Telugu People Trapped in Gulf War

Many passengers are facing difficulties at some airports due to the war situation

CAQM issues new IEC framework, directs NCR states to intensify targeted anti-pollution campaigns

The move seeks to institutionalise sustained public engagement as a core pillar of pollution control strategy across Delhi-NCR, shifting focus fr

Paramilitary drone strike causes blackout in Sudan's El-Obeid

North Kordofan state capital El-Obeid lies on a key crossroads that connects RSF-controlled Darfur in the west with the army-controlled east, inc

Organs of 19-year-old Kochi accident victim donated to save four lives

Hyderabad City Engagements On Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Workshop: Joy of meditation for elders; Time: 6 pm; Venue: Ramakrishna Math

TGGDA Condemns Suspension of Doctors in Jadcherla Incident

It said the maintenance and management of a hospital mortuary was not responsibility of doctors who were accountable only for conducting postmort

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 3, 2026 (AP) Israel stepped up airstrikes against Iranian missile launchers and factories Tuesday, and Iran r

Kishan Reddy Assurance on Fuel Supplies, Price

He added that India has diversified its sources of crude oil, reducing dependence on nations supplying through the Hormuz Strait by securing supp

Online Cricket Betting Racket with Dubai Links Busted in Nellore

The racket came to light on February 19 after a victim approached the Balajinagar police station alleging that he had been cheated of Rs.53 lakh.

Former CM Jagan to visit Vizag and Araku today

Annram Sand Removal Safe, Irrigation Department Dismisses KTR Allegations

Officials say sand removal is for scientific tests, not illegal mining

Tehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain down

Tehran is experiencing a ghost town atmosphere as residents hide indoors fearing US-Israeli strikes. Powerful explosions have rocked the capital

I am a street fighter, but my fight is not for power: DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar declares himself a street fighter battling external forces. He emphasizes his commitment to the Congress party,

'I fired 5 rounds and she had 7 holes': Blumenthal grills Noem over Corey Lewandowskis role at DHS

A Family of Four From Andhra Pradesh Stranded in Abu Dhabi Airport

They are seeking support from the Indian government to help them reach their home village safely.

Trump Warns Of Third Wave Of Attacks On Iran After Eliminating Top Leaders

US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that the US is initiating a hird wave of military strikes against Iran. This follows the elimination

AP Constitutes Committee to Inquire Fireworks Unit Blast at Vetlapalem

The committee shall submit its report to the government within one month.

'Azadi, Azadi!': Pakistani activists protest outside US consulate over Iran strikes

Minister Says AP Has Fulfilled 9 Demands of Anganwadi Workers

Minister underlined that the state government is prioritising the welfare of employees even while bearing the burden of the previous YSRC governm

Schools Shut In Kashmir Till March 7 Amid Protest Over Ayatollah Khamenei's Killing

Amid protests and ongoing security restrictions, the Jammu and Kashmir government has announced closure of schools and colleges till the end of t

Karnataka HC directs State government to formulate policy for accurate content management on govt. websites

Justice Suraj Govindaraj has issued the directions while dismissing a petition filed in 2016 by Jain International Residential School raising cer

Trump says US will cut all trade with Spain

In a bold geopolitical maneuver, President Donald Trump has announced an immediate cessation of trade with Spain. This decision comes on the heel