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Bird flu confirmed in Keralas Alappuzha; 5,961 birds to be culled

In view of bird flu outbreak, public has been urged to remain vigilant. Officials say any unusual mass death of birds should be reported to neare

Dhan announces launch of the all-new Trading Terminal - DEXT T3, designed especially for Super Traders in India

India appoints Vikram Doraiswamy as next Ambassador to China

Mr. Doraiswami is currently the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

India, a major energy consumer and refiner, assesses domestic availability

Unlike China, India has not banned exports of refined fuel, but the government has asked energy companies to share their import, export and produ

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Constituency Watch a compilation

Tune in to The Hindus Constituency Watch segment to follow our on-ground Assembly election coverage

Sanju Samson had become face of Rajasthan Royals, losing him is massive: Faf du Plessis

Samson spent 11 seasons with Rajasthan Royals across two stints, emerging as their most-capped player and leading run-scorer. He has now been tra

Saudi Arabia urges Iran to recalculate as Gulf attacks escalate

Saudi Arabias Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the Kingdoms patience is not unlimited, urging Iran to recalculate its strat

Snake venom case: Supreme Court quashes FIR, proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav

The case against Elvish Yadav was registered on November 22, 2023, and he was arrested on March 17, 2024, for the alleged use of snake venom at a

CM prays for prosperity and well-being of people on the occasion of Ugadi

Mr. Naidu said that Telugu culture was unique and its festivals diverse and all of them signify the worship of the almighty and nature together

Telangana Govt committed to farmers welfare and development, says Chief Minister

The Chief Minister says the Yasangi (Rabi) instalment would be released on March 22

Gas producer Energean halts Israel 2026 outlook as West Asia war shuts production

The company said it will assess the impact on its 2026 production forecast once the duration and full effect of the shutdown are clear

Pradyut Bordolois son withdraws as Congress candidate

Prateek Bordoloi said his fathers decision to join the BJP made it inappropriate for him to continue as a Congress candidate, but reaffirmed his

Class 10 Hindi question paper leaked in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: An incident of a 10th-grade Hindi question paper leak at a government school in Alur has created a major sensation in Nizamabad distri

Junior colleges to reopen on April 1 for second year students in Andhra Pradesh

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh, has released the annual academic programme (calendar) for the intermediate course (both gene

Iran war leaves deep, costly scar on Mideast energy

The Iran war has disrupted regional stability and energy markets, with Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz and targeting infrastructure. This has

Assam elections 2026: BJP releases first list of 88 candidates, CM Sarma to contest from Jalukbari

Polling for 126 assembly constituencies will be held on April 9, while counting will be on May 4

Pentagon seeks $200 billion war fund as Iran conflict strains US finances; Congress showdown likely

The Pentagon has requested over $200 billion from the White House. This funding aims to rapidly replenish critical weapons stockpiles. US and Isr

Not a CM probable; ideally post should go to elected MLA: Shashi Tharoor on Kerala Assembly elections

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor clarifies he is not a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls. He believes the C

Suvendu Adhikari launches BJP campaign in Bhabanipur, set to take on Mamata Banerjee

Suvendu Adhikari, Leader of the Opposition, launched the BJP's campaign for the Bhabanipur seat. He inaugurated the election office and led a ral

Barricades, broken promises, and hidden phones: Inside the managed chaos of Vijay's TVK Iftaar

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Iftaar event in Poonjeeri aimed to manage fan frenzy after a chaotic Chennai debut. Despite organizational efforts and

GATE 2026 Final Answer Key Out: Direct Link To Check Result, Merit List Here

GATE 2026 Result: Candidates who appeared for the exams on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 will be able to check their results through a direct link on

Bengal poll violence: TMC leader hacked to death

A local Trinamool Congress leader, Masiur Gazi, was found dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Police discovered his body on Thursda

Whats on your plate, Hyderabad? Over 3,800 kg of fake paneer, 927 kg khoa, 249 kg cream seized, just days after 3,000 kg ghee scam

Hyderabad Dairy Crackdown: Authorities seized 3.8 tonnes of unhygienic paneer and other dairy products from six outlets near Ganj Bazar in Secund

President Murmu Visits Ram Temple In Ayodhya, Installs150 Kg Metal Plate

President Droupadi Murmu visited the Ram temple in Ayodhya on Thursday and installed a 150-kg gold-plated metal plate called the 'Shri Ram Yantra

NIELIT Launches Free AI Training For Class 11 And 12 Students Under India AI Mission

NIELIT offers free AI Skill Training for Class 11 and 12 students under India AI Mission, starting March 23, with no prior coding experience requ

This Rajasthani cookbook revives culinary memories and connections

Cookbook Relishing Rajasthan was launched with performances, a live demo, and a four-course meal inspired by it

Think Your AI Prompt Is Free? Think Again, The Planet Is Paying The Price

The environmental cost of AI interactions is rising, with data centres consuming large amounts of energy and water, sparking concerns about susta

OnePlus launches Nord Buds 4 Pro with spatial audio and ANC

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro also supports slide controls for volume

PM Invites Global Investors to Invest in Power Sector

In a written message read out by Union Power Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Modi said India stands at a definin

Engineering college student dies by suicide in Medchal district

Hyderabad: A tragic incident has been reported in Medchal district where a student of Siddharth Engineering College died by suicide. Nandini, a t

Seats That Defied Keralas Political Swings An Election Data Interactive

From 1982 to 2016, Kerala's electorate rotated power between UDF and LDF. But these seats resisted the swings.

Consider Kavitha's Application to Register Telangana Praja Jagruti: Delhi HC to EC

The petitioner's lawyer requested the court to direct the ECI to take a decision on the application within four weeks, saying local body election

Will the Iran conflict end Meloni's long Italian honeymoon?

US-Israel Iran War: Italy's economy faces new challenges. Recent strikes in Iran have impacted oil and gas prices. This affects Italian businesse

Delhi HC urges ECI to consider Kavithas plea to register Telangana Jagruti

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, March 19, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BR

Supreme Court seeks fresh HC hearing after convict flags unfair 20-year bail and reduced prison term

Supreme Court says the case is one of give him an inch and he will ask for a mile

Delhi HC nudges EC on K Kavithas Telangana Praja Jagruti plea

The Delhi High Court has asked the Election Commission of India to consider K Kavitha's plea to register her political party, Telangana Praja Jag

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Falls Flat with Weak Story and Outdated Treatment

Director Harish Shankar, who once struck gold with Gabbar Singh, goes overboard here by relying heavily on formulaic hero-elevation scenes

'Sarke Chunar' row: NCW issues summons to Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt

The National Commission for Women has summoned Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and others over obscenity allegations in the song 'Sarke Chunar'. The so

Is Your Back Pain Actually Due To A Vitamin D Deficiency? Here's What A New Study Reveals

Are you feeling pain in your lower back? If so, you should be aware of a new study's findings on the relationship between vitamin D deficiency an

Affordable Semaglutide Is Coming: Should You Be Worried About Drug Safety, Health Risks And Side Effects?

India's healthcare landscape will change as semaglutide patents expire in 2026, allowing over 50 generic versions to enter the market and improve

Iran War: India faces 'triple threat' amid West Asia crisis

Iran War: India faces a potential riple threat from a West Asian crisis, with rising energy costs, declining remittances, and reverse labour mig

Salman Khan drops new song from Maatrubhumi ahead of Eid

Mumbai: After teasing audiences with the first glimpse of the song Chand Dekh Lena, Salman Khan Films has now dropped the full version of the son

Fuel from air and water? China start-up, co-founded by ex Tesla VP, claims big breakthrough amid oil crisis

At a time when the world is grappling with oil crisis due to the Middle East conflict, a Chinese startup Carbonology has announced a big breakthr

With Hormuz Shut, Saudi's Yanbu Is Gulf's Only Oil Hope. It's Being Attacked

Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco's 'Samref' refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu has been hit in an aerial strike after similar attacks on energy

Indias solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says

Jump in renewables capacity expected to reduce dependence on coal as source of electricity generation to 49% in 10 years from 70% currently

Not In Race, Kerala Chief Minister Post Should Go To Elected MLA: S Tharoor

Kerala Elections: CM should be picked from among the elected MLAs, said Shashi Tharoor.

Beijing tells US to stop hyping 'China threat theory'

China urged the United States on Thursday to stop hyping the theory that China is a threat, after a US intelligence report said Beijing does not

8 Bullets, 10 Seconds: Chandigarh Realtor Shot Dead Outside Gym

A property dealer was shot dead outside a gym in Chandigarh when two unidentified bike-borne attackers rained bullets on him on Wednesday.

Giant Python Cluster Spotted in Himachal's Kangra, Video Sparks Panic

Locals claimed that around five to six massive pythons were entwined in the cluster.

No Consultation With States: Congress Raises Concerns Over New Education Bill

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, is part of the Centre's plan to restructure higher education regulation by replacing exis

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 'serious concerns'

The Congress party has raised significant objections to the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill. They claim the bill infringes upon th

2 Men Linked To Pak-Based Gang Arrested For Sending Info Of Key Locations, Religious Sites

HAPUR (UP), Mar 19: Two alleged operatives linked to a Pakistan-based gangster network were arrested from the Dhaulana area of Hapur district for

10 Districts in Telangana Likely to Get Scattered Rains

The State might experience cold day temperatures between 31 degrees Celsius and 33degrees Celsius as per March climate: Telangana Watherman

RSS Needs To Increase Activism On Social Media As Work Expands: Bhagwat

NAGPUR, Mar 19: Social media is widely used, and there is a need for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to increase activism on such platforms for a

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges: OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks

Lucknow, March 19: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samaj

Rajnath Cites Global Conflicts To Urge Self-Reliance In Drone Manufacturing

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting l

Taiwan rejects China's energy security 'reunification' offer amid West Asian war

Taiwan, which had received a third of its liquefied natural gas from Qatar and sources no energy from China, has said it has secured alternative

Sarke Chunar Singer Mangli Apologises, Updated Version To Release Soon

In a statement posted on Social Media last night, the Telugu folk singer said the lyrics of the song have been updated, and the correct version w

Watch: Saudi Arabia hosts urgent talks as Iran war escalates across Gulf

Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh to discuss regional security as the Iran wa

Loss Of Consciousness Isn't Mandatory: Hidden Signs of Brain Injury You Need To Look Out For

A patient can be fully awake but still meet the clinical definition of traumatic brain injury if they cannot remember the impact or feel foggy.

Govt Aims to Make Farmers King of all Professions: Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers welfare and hence the government is moving forward with an obj

Kuwait Says Drone Attack Targeting Oil Refinery Sparked Fire

The refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day

CPI(M) Faces Internal Strife Ahead of Kerala Assembly Elections, Says VD Satheesan

Kochi, March 19: The political atmosphere in Kerala is heating up as the state approaches the 2026 Assembly elections. VD Satheesan, the Leader o

KVS Admission 2026-27: Check start and last date, online process, age criteria, documents needed for Class 1 and Balvatika

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan announces admission guidelines for the 2026-27 academic year. Online registrations for Class I and Balvatika-1 begin

Navratri, Eid Special trains list: Check full schedule of trains announced by Indian Railways

Indian Railways is running special trains to manage the festive travel rush for Chaitra Navratri and Eid. This initiative aims to ease passenger

Kerala lottery Karunya Plus KN-615 results today (19 March 2026): 1 crore winner number & full list

Karunya Plus KN-615 Lottery Result (19/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN-615

Asian shares skid as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps

BANGKOK, Mar 19: Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US sto

Anant Singh Granted Bail in Dular Chand Yadav Murder Case

Patna, March 19: Anant Singh, the influential legislator from Mokama, has been granted bail by the Patna High Court in the Dular Chand Yadav murd

All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes

Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter

X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study

A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-fo

Bill to curb forced religious conversions tabled in Chhattisgarh Assembly

Chhattisgarh has introduced a new bill in its assembly to prevent religious conversions. The proposed legislation aims to stop conversions throug

Indian exporters facing shipment delays amid West Asia crisis; govt sets up inter-ministerial group

Indian exporters are grappling with significant shipment delays. The ongoing West Asia conflict is disrupting trade routes, impacting the movemen

61-year-old woman dead after gondola crashes in Swiss Alps

A 61-year-old woman died when a cable car crashed down a snowy mountain at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Police have launched an invest

Atanu Chakraborty resigns as HDFC Bank chairman citing ethical concerns

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical concer

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Kill 18 In Pakistan's Karachi

Heavy rain and strong winds left at least 18 people dead in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, city authorities and rescue services said on Th

After 4 Failed Attempts, Dawood Ibrahim's Plots In Maharashtra Find A Buyer

All four land parcels are located in Mumbake village in the Ratnagiri district, considered to be Dawood Ibrahim's ancestral village.

Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets IPO price band at Rs 201-212; issue opens Mar 24

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd has fixed a price band of Rs 201-212 per share for its upcoming I

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran conferred honorary knighthood by UK

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran received an honorary knighthood from the British government. This honour recognizes his significant contribu

Nitish Kumar to File Nomination for JD(U) President Today

New Delhi, March 19: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the position of President of the Janata Dal (United) today. T

CADB to provide USD 10 bn to Pak under 2026-30 strategy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years,

Iran crisis will likely push the world towards non-Mideast supply: Japan's JERA

A major war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is shifting global energy markets. Buyers are looking towards North America for Liquefied Natur

Iranian Americans mark Persian New Year with mix of sadness and joy

LOS ANGELES, Mar 19: After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her fam

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 serious concerns

New Delhi, Mar 19: The Congress on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the new Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, alleging that t

Iran Attacks World's Biggest Gas Hub In Qatar. How It Affects India

Turmoil in international oil and gas markets has intensified following an Iranian missile attack on Ras Laffan, Qatar's largest Liquefied Natural

Vikram Doraiswami Appointed as Next Indian Ambassador to China

Doraiswami is currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

BJP Lists 88 for Assam Polls; Sarma from Jalukbari

The party named former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi as its candidate from Dispur assembly seat.

The Workplace Is Changing. Can AI Make It More Inclusive?

If designed thoughtfully, AI can make workplaces more accessible for people with different needs & ways of working.

Major Setback for Congress Ahead of Kerala Elections as K. Sudhakaran Considers Exit

New Delhi, March 19: Congress is facing a significant setback just before the Kerala Assembly elections. Senior leader and Kannur MP K. Sudhakara

Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

BALTI (Moldova), Mar 19: Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighbour

Social media makes people unhappy World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the