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Major Drug Bust on India-Myanmar Border: 23.72 Crore Methamphetamine Seized

Champhai, March 20: Security forces achieved a significant success near the India-Myanmar border in Champhai district, Mizoram. In a crackdown on

Fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks

Iran has stepped up attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure in recent days, hitting refineries and the worlds biggest gas hub in Qatar, as Tehran r

AIMIM Launches SIR Help Desk in Telangana Ahead of Voter List Revision

New Delhi, March 20: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has inaugurated the SIR Help Desk in Darussalam, ahead of the Special In

Man dies after assault following bar brawl in Keralas Alappuzha; five held

Trainee veterinary officer dies in hippopotamus attack in Tyavarekoppa Safari in Shivamogga

According to officials, she was undergoing training as a veterinary officer, and there was an additional 45-day training period

Vietnam accelerates shift to ethanol fuel as Iran war drives up energy prices

Fuel prices in Vietnam have surged since the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began three weeks ago, with gasoline prices up 50% and diesel prices rising

LIVE: Telangana Dy CM Bhatti Vikramarka to table 202627 Budget

Hyderabad: Telangana deputy chief minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, who also holds the finance portfolio, is set to present the state Budget for

South Korea Forms Task Force to Address U.S. Trade Investigations

Seoul, March 20: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Resources has established a joint task force in collaboration with private industries. O

Congress, Raijor Dal finalise alliance; State party gets 11 seats

Akhil Gogoi will contest from Sivasagar, a seat he won in the last polls while still in prison on sedition charges for allegedly instigating viol

New Zealand Women Secure T20 Series Lead with Victory Over South Africa

Auckland, March 20: The New Zealand womens cricket team triumphed over South Africa in the third match of the T20 series, winning by six wickets

Telangana Budget 2026 LIVE: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu to unveil major plans today

Telangana Budget 2026-27 Live: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu presents the state budget today. Follow live updates on key announce

Dhurandhar 2 row: Cong says film made with certain agenda

New Delhi: Amid the row following the release of Aditya Dhars much-hyped Dhurandhar: The Revenge, several Congress leaders have reacted strongly

Before salt, there was water: why Mahad Satyagraha deserves its centenary

The republic must mark the centenary of the Mahad Satyagraha with the seriousness it deserves; it calls for a year of honest reckoning to ask whe

Divine Revelations at Maa Sharda Temple During Chaitra Navratri

Maihar, March 20: On the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Navratri, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at the revered Maa Sharda Temple today, ma

Gujarat clears new Tata Power deal to resume longterm supply

The imported coal-fired plant has not operated for the past six months after the government last year withdrew the emergency clause that compensa

Watch: Netanyahu & Trump have brought death & destruction to Asia and economic havoc on the whole world

he war involving Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu against Iran has escalated into a regional crisis with global consequences.

India well prepared to meet 270 GW peak power demand: Manohar Lal

The statement assumes significance in view of the ongoing West Asia crisis, when the use of electric appliances like induction cookers, as well a

Gold and Silver Prices Surge by Up to 2.83%

Mumbai, March 20: Gold and silver prices witnessed a notable increase on Friday. The prices of both precious metals rose by up to 2.83%. At 10:10

EU Leaders Commit to Vigilance Against Migration Pressures Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, March 20: European Union (EU) leaders have pledged to remain vigilant against any impacts arising from conflicts in the Middle East that

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Face Setback as Mitchell Starc to Miss Initial Matches

New Delhi, March 20: The Delhi Capitals (DC) have received disappointing news ahead of IPL 2026. Their key fast bowler, Australian Mitchell Starc

Rs 594 cr approved for expansion of key roads in Khammam

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has announced the sanction of Rs 594 crore for the expansion of five major road corridors in K

Class 9 boy sexually assaults 4-year-old girl in Telangana

Hyderabad: A class 9 boy allegedly sexually assaulted a 4-year-old girl in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district on Thursday, March 19. The accused, 14-y

Sub-Collector Climbs 60-ft Water Tank, Rescues Inter Student After 9.5-Hour Standoff

Scolded by parents over excessive phone use, a girl climbed a water tank in Burgul village and threatened suicide; Banswada Sub-Collector Kiranma

Eid celebrated across Kerala with prayers, greetings

Kochi: Eid al-Fitr was celebrated across Kerala on Friday, March 20, with religious fervour and community gatherings. Known locally as Cheriya Pe

Tragic Accident in Agra Claims Lives of Five Devotees

Agra, March 20: A tragic road accident occurred in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of five devotees. Four others

Watch how Indian Army converted an old bridge into a stunning 'Border Brew Cafe' near Arunachal border

Border Brew Cafe Arunachal Pradesh: The Indian Army has inaugurated the 'Border Brew Caf' in Arunachal Pradesh, a unique establishment built on a

Israel-Iran war: Drones hit Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, fire breaks out

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced multiple drone attacks early Friday. The strikes ignited a fire in some units. No casualties were repo

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) The rupee fell 19 paise to its record intra-day low of 93.08 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the greenback

Kerala Assembly polls: K. Sudhakaran returns to Kannur; T.O. Mohanan set to launch campaign

Sudhakaran, who had earlier maintained a firm stand on contesting the polls, says his priority now is to ensure Congress victory and bring it to

Rupee breaches 93/dollar for the first time, down 19 paise to 93.08 against U.S. dollar

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned agains

Baaghini, a six-coffee blend, takes centrestage in this Hyderabad cafe

Congressional Concerns Rise Over $200 Billion War Funding Proposal in the U.S.

Washington, March 20: The escalating costs of the Iran conflict and its impact on global markets have deepened divisions within the U.S. Congress

Watch: President Droupadi Murmu meets Premanand Maharaj at Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, holds spiritual interaction

President Droupadi Murmu continued her spiritual tour in Uttar Pradesh, visiting Vrindavan to seek blessings from Premanand Maharaj. During her v

Teenagers sue Musks xAI claiming image-generator made sexually explicit images of them as minors

Other AI companies have prohibited their image-generators from producing any sexually explicit content, even of adults. Mr. Musk saw this as a bu

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP, gets Dispur ticket within 24 hours

Pradyut Bordoloi, a Congress MP, has switched to the BJP and secured a ticket for the upcoming Dispur assembly polls. His son, Prateek Bordoloi,

Trump's Mideast muddle could play into Xi Jinping's hands at planned summit

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing is delayed due to a Middle East war. Analysts believe this puts China in a stronger position to negotia

Cooking gas crisis on the boil across Telangana

An LPG shortage triggered by global supply disruptions has begun to ripple across Telangana, hitting restaurants, temples, industries and househo

The Impact of Oral Health on Mental Well-being

New Delhi, March 20: The health of our teeth and gums extends beyond just our smiles; it significantly affects our brain and mental state. Recent

Rupee Breaches 93/Dollar For The First Time

Elevated global crude oil prices put further pressure on the local unit, while a positive opening at the domestic equity markets cushioned agains

The Myth Of Stealth: Iran Puts US' Prized F-35's Name To The Test

Every aircraft returns a radar signal. The question is how much. Stealth engineering begins with geometry

Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals: Report

Rajasthan Royals will be exploring various replacement options as Sam Curran will be missing the IPL 2026 season

Why is the transgender community saying #RejectTransBill

Protests have erupted across the country, with tens of thousands of people coming out onto the streets, signing petitions online, and campaigning

Trump and Netanyahu split on gas field attack, raise questions about whether theyre in sync on war

WASHINGTON, March 20, 2026 (AP) President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s diverging language on Israels decision to

Europa League: Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Porto Secure Quarterfinal Spots

Madrid, March 20: In an exciting round of matches in the Europa League, Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Porto have all secured their places in the qu

'Restraint is strength': Shashi Tharoor backs India's cautious stance on West Asia crisis

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor calls India's approach to the West Asia crisis responsible statecraft. He stresses that restraint shows strength a

World Pakhal Divas: A Celebration of Odishas Timeless Culinary Wisdom

For every Odia, Pakhal is far more than a mealit is an emotion, a cultural identity, and a time-tested answer to the regions scorching heat.

Be(e) Smart!

A quiet afternoon and a tempting guava tree to climb ... But Billy had reckoned without something on the tree.

Watch: Netanyahu: Israel acted alone in Iranian gas field attack

Tragic Car Accident Claims Life of JDU Legislators Son in Nawada

Patna, March 20: A tragic car accident in Nawada district of Bihar has resulted in the death of Akhilesh Kumar, the son of Janata Dal (United) le

Spark a blaze

A folktale from Australia tells how the crane and kangaroo rat discovered fire.

Democrats aim to turn Trump's tariffs against GOP in campaigns for governor

Democrats are making President Trump's tariffs a central theme in their election campaigns. They argue these levies have increased costs for busi

Xiaomi Unveils Smart Door Lock G100 with Advanced AI Features

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has officially launched its latest smart home device, the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock G100, on its Youpin platform. The devic

Gold, Silver Prices Rise Slightly Today: Check Latest Rates In Your City

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Investors are leaning on gold as a hedge during uncertain times.

Samsung Innovates with Galaxy Z TriFold 2 and New Slidable Phone Concept

Seoul, March 20: Samsungs venture into tri-fold smartphones has been brief. The Galaxy Z TriFold, priced at $2,899, is already being phased out j

Watch: Trumps Pearl Harbor remark stuns Japan PM during Iran war discussion

During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump defended not informing allies about strikes on Iran by

Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood To Miss Early IPL 2026; Ellis Injured

The trio's availability will depend on progress in their return to play protocols over the next few weeks

China poses pressing threat, deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan in 2027 and seeks to control the island without the use of force, says the U.S. intelligence commu

Iran war: Netanyahu denies Israel 'dragged' US into conflict

Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses reports that Israel dragged the US into the war as 'fake news'.

CISF Conducts Major CBRN Mock Drill at Vadodara Airport

Vadodara, March 20: In a significant move to enhance airport security, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) conducted a large-scale mock

India's proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

An internal email from MAIT on January 13 revealed that UIDAI requested the IT ministry to collaborate with Google, Apple, and major smartphone m

Triple Riding Proves Fatal for Youngsters in Annamayya District

The youngsters came to Madanapalle to attend their personal work and while returning to their residence they lost control over the bike and crash

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Iran as crisis deepens

DOHA/WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, March 20 (Reuters) Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump told

Womens Cricket Dominates T20 Records in Australia

New Delhi, March 20: The T20 match between the Australian womens team and the West Indies took place on Friday in Kingstown. This match marked th

UP Board Result 2026 Date and Time revealed: Check how and when to download scorecard from results.upmsp.edu.in and other details

UP Board Result 2026 kab aayega: The Uttar Pradesh Board Results 2026 are likely to be declared in April and the most probable date is April 20.

Drones will define future warfare: Rajnath Singh pushes for self-reliance in drone manufacturing

Soumya Tandon Transforms into the Slap Queen in Dhurandhar-2 Alongside Ranveer Singh

Mumbai, March 20: The film Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has taken the spotlight since its release, with each scene packed with suspense.

Rain Continues in Delhi-NCR, Temperature Drops and Air Quality Improves

New Delhi, March 20: The weather in the National Capital Region (NCR) has remained consistent over the past two days. According to the India Mete

CBSE Says Class 10 Results Of Middle East Students To Be Released With All

Middle East crisis: Examinations conducted between February 17 and February 28 were completed successfully. During this period, students appeared

Mouth Condoms Explained: Can They Help Prevent HPV And Oral Cancer?

Mouth and tongue condoms, also known as dental dams, are barrier tools that can reduce the risk of HPV and other infections during oral contact.

Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings

The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBK

Tamil Nadu Man Wanted A Scenic Selfie, But Slipped And Fell 100 Feet Down

The man was pulled to safety in the early hours of Friday and shifted for medical evaluation. Officials said he is stable but under observation.

PM Modi Celebrates Navratri with Devotion to Maa Ambey

New Delhi, March 20: On the second day of Navratri, special prayers and worship are dedicated to Maa Brahmacharini. Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Microshifting puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

NEW YORK March 20, 2026 (AP) Before the house is humming and her teenagers ask her to whip up breakfast or chauffeur them to school, Jen Meegan

Andaman's tribal delegation meets Rahul Gandhi, raises concern over Great Nicobar project

The delegation expressed apprehensions about the potential adverse impact of the project on the fragile ecosystem of Great Nicobar Island and its

Israel working to gradually reopen schools, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised citizens' resilience amid conflict. Schools will gradually reopen with responsibility. Netanyah

QCY Unveils VT200 Gaming Headset with Advanced Features and Long Battery Life

Shanghai, March 20: QCY has officially launched its latest gaming headset, the Heroad VT200, in the Chinese market. Priced at 229 yuan (approxima

FIFA Creates Rule Requiring Female Coaches at Women's Tournaments

FIFA said it will require at its women's tournaments that at least one female must be a head coach or assistant coach of each team

India Suspends Indus Water Treaty Until Pakistan Addresses Terrorism Concerns

New Delhi, March 20: India has reiterated that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan, described as the global center of ter

FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at womens tournaments

Just 10 of 32 teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup had a female head coach, including Sarina Wiegman of beaten finalist England

Retired Merchant Navy Officer Held for Rape in Nashik

The accused was held by the Crime Branch under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Maharashtra Prevention and Eradication of Human Sacrifice and other In

Xiaomi Unveils New Purple Variant of Mijia Colorful Suitcase

Mumbai, March 20: Xiaomi has launched a vibrant purple color option for its Mijia Colorful Suitcase. This new variant is currently available for

US-Iran-Israel conflict: Tehran claims first-ever F-35 Lightning 2 hit as Washington confirms emergency landing

Iran announced it struck a US F-35 fighter jet. A US official confirmed an F-35 made an emergency landing after an incident over Iran. The pilot

Finance Minister Defends BSNL Amid Criticism

Mumbai, March 20: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the state-run telecom operator in India, has been striving for profitability for an extend

Lifelong Mumbai Resident Impressed By Delhi: 'You Guys Are Underselling Your City'

A lifelong Mumbaikar has gone viral after praising Delhi's infrastructure, cleanliness, and metro, having visited the city after 14 years.

Man ends life, mother dies of cardiac arrest in Telangana

Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, a man died by suicide and his mother died of a cardiac arrest upon seeing his body in Telanganas Jagtial on Wedn

Bihar Board Class 12 Result Date: Check when you can expect the final result announcement

Bihar Board Result 2026 kab aayega: Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 results for 2026 are expected to be announced soon, with an official date and tim

Lenovo Unveils YOGA TWS Earbuds with Impressive Features

Beijing, March 20: Lenovo is once again enhancing its YOGA ecosystem with the launch of new budget-friendly true wireless earbuds. These earbuds

Woman Arrested for Bag Theft at Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Cash and Documents Recovered

New Delhi, March 20: In a swift response to a bag theft incident at the Lajpat Nagar Metro Station, Delhi police have arrested a woman and recove

Three youths killed in a road mishap near Madanapalle

Iranian Strikes On Qatar's LNG Crown Jewel Will Reshape Future Of Gas

The latest strikes have damaged two of the plant's production trains, representing a combined 12.8 million tons of annual output capacity, or abo