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No police action against common drug addicts in Hyderabad, claims AIMIM MLA

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Mohammed Majid Hussain urged action against those indulging in drugs and psychotrop

Tiger back to Jagtial after moving through Nizamabad, sparks fear

Hyderabad: A transient sub-adult tiger that entered the deep forest areas of Telanganas Nizamabad district last month from Jagtial has now re-ent

Postal ballot facility for voters aged 85 years and above

Retiredpersonnelinvited forelectionsecurityduty in Erode

Durai Vaiko criticises Hindi imposition in official communication

Divya Dutta interview: On Chiraiya and her belief in unlearning as an actor

The actor, along with director Sushant Shah, speak about their upcoming series Chiraiya, Divyas process of working on the dialect, Sushants appro

Water level in Mettur Dam stands at 83.66 feet

Tech startup Aerchain raises $13M in Series A round led by Pavestone VC

The Bengaluru-headquartered startup, which is focused on the procurement segment, plans to use the funding for market expansion and to strengthen

Moving car catches fire in Telanganas Kamareddy, no injuries

Hyderabad: A moving car suddenly caught fire while travelling near the outskirts of Ghanpur village located in Machareddy mandal, Kamareddy distr

Eid 2026: Where to get best mehendi in Hyderabad; 10 spots

Applying mehendi for Eid is one of the oldest and most cherished traditions all around the world. It is a ritual that marks the beginning of fest

Wake up and smell the coffee: Public markets are done buying storyfication

PhonePes valuation debate reflects a larger truth about Indias public markets: the era of rewarding growth without clear monetisation is fading.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer: Tom Hollands lonesome hero teases a rebirth for webslinger

The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day teases a sullen Peter Parker navigating life alone in New York, as Tom Hollands web-slinger faces

This national-level Paralympic swimmer dons many hats

Geetha Kannan, a national-level Paralympic swimming medallist with gold and silver medals to her name, recently became a junior cooperative audit

Govt approves 6,969 crore for four-lane access-controlled road project in U.P. to boost connectivity

The project would generate 36.54 lakhs person-days (direct) and 43.04 lakh person-days (indirect) new employment opportunities

Controversial Lyrics and Objectification: The Ongoing Debate in Bollywood Music

Mumbai, March 18: The Bollywood and independent music scenes have faced ongoing criticism for vulgar lyrics, disrespect towards women, and object

129 Trackable Space Debris Originating From Indian Satellites In Orbit: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: A total of 129 trackable space debris originating from Indian satellite missions are in orbit as of March 2026, Union Minister

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: V.D. Satheesan alleges Model Code of Conduct violations, asks EC to take down government hoardings

Satheesan seeks action against people responsible for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and demands strong monitoring mechanisms to preve

West Bengal Assembly elections: BJP trapped Mamata in her seat by nominating Suvendu from Bhabanipur, says Dilip Ghosh

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh said that the move has removed the elbow room the Chief Minister usually keeps to cover her bases across West Bengal durin

The Archer, Valerian, Cantarina and Ibadath excel

42.65 crore-worth cash, goods seized in T.N. as part of poll monitoring till March 18: ECI

Pfizer says experimental breast cancer drug cuts risk of disease worsening in mid-stage trial

The company said more than 90% of patients started atirmociclib within three months of stopping their previous cancer medicine

Cabinet approves 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to accelerate industrial development

The scheme aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking manufacturing potential and driving India's growth story, Information

Old Video of Fire in Ajman Market Falsely Shared as Dubai Airport Blaze

The video was found to be from 2020 and does not show the Dubai Airport on fire.

Indian vessel Jag Laadki reaches Gujarats Mundra Port

Nora Fatehi breaks silence on KD: The Devil song row: I dont endorse vulgarity

Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora, the Kannada original version of the song, titled Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse, was slammed for its obscene lyrics by

Nora Fatehi breaks silence on KD: The Devil song row: I dont endorse vulgarity

Featuring Sanjay Dutt and Nora, the Kannada original version of the song, titled Sarse Ninna Seraga Sarse, was slammed for its obscene lyrics by

Congress MP Jawed writes to Amit Shah over 'threats' to Muslims in Uttam Nagar

Opposition MPs have written to Home Minister Amit Shah concerning threats to Muslims in Uttam Nagar. They demand firm action from Delhi Police ag

Marvel drops Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer: Tom Holland's Peter Parker returns 'heartbroken'; Check release date here

Spider-Man Brand New Day trailer launched: Marvel Entertainment have released the first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, confirming a theat

Pinaka roars in Pokhran: India successfully tests extended-range rockets

Trump warns of 'finishing off' Iranian 'terror state' in stern message to 'non-responsive' allies

Former President Donald Trump ignited debate by suggesting the elimination of Iran's Terror State on Truth Social. His remarks, made amidst the o

DMK MP moves Madras High Court seeking direction to ED to register cases against AIADMK leaders

Rajya Sabha member R. Girirajan wants Enforcement Case Information Reports to be registered against S.P. Velumani, C. Vijayabaskar, M.R. Vijayaba

Stock markets extend winning run to third day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1%

NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma and HDFC Bank were among the laggards

Brain tumours take control of sugar metabolism to grow, study suggests

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Immune cells within a brain tumour could be taking control of sugar metabolism, breaking down fructose to suppress immune resp

Irfan Pathan Predicts Challenging IPL 2026 for Virat Kohli

New Delhi, March 18: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will present unique challenges for

IAF airports runway recarpeting: Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune, Adampur civilian flights disrupted

Four Indian Air Force operated civil airports will temporarily shut for runway recarpeting. Jodhpur airport faces a nearly month-long closure fro

Rahul, Priyanka meet Gadkari, push for solving Rajasthan truck and bus body builders issues

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accompanied by a delegation of small

Cabinet nod to Rs 1,718 cr MSP funding to Cotton Corp

The government has approved Rs 1,718.56 crore for Minimum Support Price funding to the Cotton Corporation of India for the 2023-24 cotton season.

Gulmarg Lease Case: High Court Closes Petitions As Parties Opt For Govt Resolution

SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has disposed of a batch of writ petitions in the high-profile case of Gulmarg hote

Cabinet approves Rs 33,600 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop plug and play industrial parks

The Union Cabinet has approved a significant Rs 33,660 crore plan called BHAVYA. This initiative will establish 100 industrial parks across India

Kolkata I-PAC raids case: ED not a person to claim violation of fundamental rights by a State, Bengal argues in SC

The Supreme Court asks the West Bengal government if the ED is then expected to just 'look and watch' as the Chief Minister barges in and obstruc

Enzo Fernandez Could Leave Chelsea Following Champions League Exit

With Chelsea currently sixth in the Premier League, they may yet fail to qualify for a place among European football's elite next term

Dhurandhar 2 review: Everything before this will be extinct, says RGV

Hyderabad: The wait for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally coming to an end, with paid previews starting on March 18 and the grand release set fo

Task force to be set up as child safety efforts against internet use falling short: Minister

The task force will submit its report within a stipulated period, following which the government will take further decisions to ensure child safe

Vibha Batra on her latest book, Spotless, a novel in verse

The Chennai-based writer on how her new novel for young adults explores questions about self-worth, belonging and identity

Between Languages: How English dubs are rewriting emotion across global anime hits

Moving past the dated sub vs dub debate, the English voice casts of Frieren: Beyond Journeys End, Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, and Sentenced to Be a

Andhra Pradesh Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme for Differently Abled Individuals

Amaravati, March 18: The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a free bus travel scheme named Divyang Shakti for differently abled individuals,

Chaitra Navratri 2026: Full list of must-buy puja samagri and vrat essentials for a blessed festival

Navratri 2026: Chaitra Navratri 2026 commences on March 19 and concludes on March 27. This auspicious period is dedicated to devotion, fasting, a

WATCH: Bengaluru family packs elderly man in gunny sack as human parcel

A Bengaluru familys stunt to go viral by packing an elderly man in a sack as a human parcel to protest bus seat shortages during the festive seas

PM Modi Likely to Inaugurate Jewar Airport on March 28

PM Narendra Modi may inaugurate Jewar Airport on March 28, says CM Yogi Adityanath. The Noida International Airport is set to boost UPs economy a

Oil shock fuels shift to electric cooking in India

Rising global crude prices and LPG shortages are accelerating adoption of induction and electric stoves, offering households a cheaper and more e

Heavy Security At Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine For Navratri

KATRA/JAMMU, Mar 18: An elaborate security net has been cast over the trek leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills for the

DMK Leader Files Nomination Ahead of Puducherry Elections Amid Alliance Talks with Congress

New Delhi, March 18: Political activity is intensifying ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections. While discussions on seat-sharing with Congre

Quote for the day by C.S. Lewis: Hardships often prepare ordinary people for...

C.S. Lewis's quote highlights how struggles build strength and character. Difficulties prepare individuals for future success. This message reson

RCB Are In A Zone Where They Can Win Trophies In A Row : AB De Villiers

Dont be surprised if Virat comes into this season with a different outlook : Anil Kumble

Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib Killed: Israel

DUBAI, Mar 18: Israels defence minister said on Wednesday that the Israeli military killed Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Israel Ka

Dhurandhar merchandise case: Madras High Court prohibits unauthorised sale on Amazon, Flipkart, and Instagram

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy also directs a host of Internet Service Providers to block pirated versions of the sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge

In Focus podcast | AssamAssembly elections: Is Himanta all set for a second term as CM?

Angshuman Choudhury speaks to us about the key issues shaping the Assam elections and the BJPs bid for another term.

Malaysia Renews $76 Million Film Rebate Fund at Filmart, Hong Kong

The renewed program vows to support both inbound international productions alongside local projects with the FINAS data showcasing the global pro

Lords marks collaboration with CMET to develop AI-based breast cancer detection device

Lord's Mark Industries Limited is set to manufacture a new AI-powered breast screening wearable device. This collaboration with CMET promises a r

BJP trapped Mamata in Bhabanipur with Suvendu pick: Dilip Ghosh

Dilip Ghosh, a prominent figure in the BJP, asserts that the party has successfully put Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee on the defensiv

IMD issues orange alert for 14 districts; thunderstorms and hail forecasted

After recent dry heat in Vidarbha, weather patterns are shifting as pre monsoon instability develops over central India. The IMD indicates a shor

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5 Release date: Heres when new episodes may premiere on Netflix

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 5: The forthcoming installment delves into one of the series most intense chapters, as defense attorney Mickey Haller g

Daylight Meteor Fireball Lights Up Skies Over US, Triggers Sonic Boom

Rare space event seen across multiple states causes loud explosion-like sounds but no injuries reported

Cabinet Approves Rs 2,585 Cr Small Hydro Power Development Scheme

NEW DELHI, Mar 18: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a small hydro power development scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,585 crore to boost the d

Assam CM Criticizes Congress, Welcomes Former Leader to BJP

New Delhi, March 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warmly welcomed former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi into the Bharatiya Janata P

Is coffee the new cocoa? Some expect coffee prices to also crash after tariff-driven rally

Coffee prices may soon follow cocoa's dramatic fall. Experts at the National Coffee Association convention in Tampa, Florida, discussed this poss

State employees can no longer wear jeans or t-shirts in office: Himachal govt's new dress code and social media rules explained

The Himachal Pradesh government has issued a fresh mandate through the Department of Personnel on March 16, requiring all state employees to stri

Since when did Israel become our fatherland? Rajeev Shukla questions BJP in Rajya Sabha

Why have you stopped paying?' Punjab to seek water royalty from Rajasthan; Mann claims Rs 1.44 lakh crore dues since 1960

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has demanded royalty from Rajasthan for water supplied since 1960, citing a 1920 tripartite agreement. He c

Dhurandhar 2 advance booking vs other Bollywood films: Is it set to become the biggest hit?

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has achieved a significant milestone with over one million advance ticket bookings at PVR INOX. This success comes ahead

No one will hire women: SC flags job risk in plea for menstrual leave policy in India

Israeli Defense Minister Claims Iranian Intelligence Chief Khatib Killed in Airstrike

Tel Aviv, March 18: The Israeli Defense Minister has claimed that another high-ranking Iranian leader has been killed in an airstrike. According

Navratri 2026 colours & significance: Full 9-day colour list, dates & spiritual guide to seek blessings from Nav Devis

Chaitra Navratri, which marks the Hindu New Year, begins on 19 March 2026 and concludes on 27 March. This nine-day festival venerates Goddess Dur

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 18, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Apparel

BJP Cornered Mamata in Bhabanipur by Nominating Suvendu: Dilip Ghosh

Ghosh criticized TMC's candidate list for lacking surprises.

BMC mayor Ritu Tawde suffers a setback in 10-year-old school assault case, court rejects discharge plea

A court has rejected Mayor Ritu Tawde's plea to be discharged from a 2016 case. She faces trial for allegedly assaulting school teachers. The inc

Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low Against Dollar Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, March 18: The Indian rupee has reached a new all-time low against the US dollar, breaking the 92.50 mark for the first time, now standing

Three arrested for transporting illegal liquor in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The prohibition and excise department sleuths arrested three people on Wednesday, March 18, and seized 34 bottles of non-duty alcohol

9 weird items currently floating in space and how they got there

Space is a cosmic junkyard filled with surprising items. From a Tesla Roadster to a lost toolbox, these objects tell tales of human endeavors. A

Rwanda seeks 100 million pounds from UK in arbitration over scrapped refugee deal

THE HAGUE (Netherlands), Mar 18: Rwanda told a panel of international arbitrators Wednesday that Britain still owes it 100 million pounds (USD 11

Opposition Demands Resignation of Odisha Health Minister Following SCB Hospital Fire Tragedy

Bhubaneswar, March 18: In the Odisha Assembly on Wednesday, opposition lawmakers from the BJD and Congress staged a protest demanding the resigna

2020 Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor seeks one-month interim bail on medical grounds

Earlier in 2025, Mr. Hussian was granted custody parole to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections. However, his recent regular bail plea was d

From where are you getting info?: Johnson erupts as Joe Kent claims Israel pushed US into Iran war

Tokenisation, stablecoins, and startup capital are reshaping Dubais digital asset market

With stronger market access and clearer operating frameworks, companies are beginning to build for scale rather than test for visibility.

Telangana govt to introduce digital media policy soon, says Minister

Hyderabad: Information and Public Relations Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy has announced that the state government was going to finalise Tela

Tenure Of Parliamentary Panel On One Nation, One Election Extended

Joint Committee of Parliament examining the Bills seeking to introduce simultaneous polls moved a motion seeking extension of the tenure of the p

Old Clip Showing Protest Against PM Modi Falsely Linked to West Asia War

We were able to trace the video to January, predating the ongoing war in West Asia.

Social media highlights concern about iconic Indian restaurants closure in Singapore

SINGAPORE, Mar 18: Singapores iconic Indian vegetarian restaurant, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hosted to a meal by then-Singapore Prim

Traders seek permission to carry cash up to 2 lakh

Celina Jaitly Stands by Her Brother Vikrant Amid Legal Struggles

Mumbai, March 18: Actress Celina Jaitly has faced the heartbreaking news that her last hope of reconnecting with her brother, Vikrant Jaitly, has