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Indian national killed in Riyadh amid West Asia conflict, MEA confirms

An Indian national has died in Riyadh following recent security incidents on March 18, the MEA confirmed. India is coordinating with Saudi author

Wallpaper trends 2026: Botanicals, handmade designs transform Indian homes

Collections by Nilaya by Asian Paints, Sabyasachi and Kalakaari Haath reflect a shift towards foliage motifs and craft-led surfaces

LG Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu Discusses Developed Delhi 2047 with PM Modi

New Delhi, March 20: Delhis Lieutenant Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to share insights on the v

Uttam Nagar violence: Mehbooba Mufti seeks PM Modi's intervention ahead of Id

Mehbooba Mufti urged the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene efore the situation worsens, leading to loss of innocent

Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc

Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for t

Aadu 3 movie review: Flogging a dead goat through multiple timelines

Despite its ambitious scope and comedic potential, the nearly three-hour movie only offers a series of character introductions rather than a cohe

Indian killed in Riyadh due to recent events of March 18, says Embassy

The Indian embassy said that it is in contact with the deceaseds family and local authorities but the circumstances regarding the Indian national

Telangana Budget 2026-27| 10.4% of total outlay allocated to Rural Development dept, 2,083 crore more than 2025-26

CJI to shift challenge to 2023 CEC appointment law to another Bench

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for one of the petitioners, Association for Democratic Reforms, suggests the case be shifted to a Bench that

Discover the Natural Beauty and Culture of Lunglei, Mizoram

New Delhi, March 20: As summer approaches, planning for the June-July holidays begins months in advance. If you wish to experience nature, trekki

Why has Madras High Court ordered eradication of seemai karuvelam? | Explained

Why is prosopis juliflora considered harmful? When did the court begin to crack the whip? What prevented the implementation of a series of orders

World Down Syndrome Day: Together Against Loneliness for a Brighter Future

New Delhi, March 20: March 21 is not just a date on the calendar; it carries a message of awareness and support. Every year, this day is celebrat

Telangana Budget 202627: Key numbers at a glance

Hyderabad: The Telangana Budget for 202627, presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, lays out the states

EC directs political parties to get advertisements pre-certified

Besides, the Commission has directed candidates to share the details of their authentic social media accounts in their affidavits at the time of

High-risk environment: India warns airlines to avoid Saudi Arabia, 10 other airspaces

Hyderabad: Indias aviation regulator has asked airlines to avoid flying through 11 high-risk airspaces across the Middle East, citing a high-risk

Telangana budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 26,674 crore for education sector

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister and Finance MinisterMallu Bhatti Vikramarkaon Friday, March 20, allocated Rs 26,674 crore to the education secto

Govt convenes `Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala` to strengthen district HIV responses

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened the `Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala` workshop in New Delhi to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS

How PECDA is showing up for contemporary dance

At a time when institutionally backed showcase platforms are disappearing, PECDA is helping keep contemporary dance in India alive

Enhanced Security Measures for Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations Across India

New Delhi, March 20: As the nation prepares to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, security arrangements have been tightened across various regions. This come

CBSE announces assessment scheme for Class 10 West Asia students after exam cancellations

West Asia students results will be declared along with other students, and they will have the option to improve marks through second board exams,

Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against Mohammed Deepak

Dehradun: The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday, March 20, refused to quash the first information report (FIR) filed against Deepak Kumar, more po

Trikala Set for Release on April 24, Featuring Mahendran and Shraddha Das in a Battle Against Evil

Chennai, March 20: The South Indian film industry is witnessing a strong response to spiritual and supernatural stories. When these narratives bl

Serious Criminal Case Unfolds in Noida: Man Arrested for Exploitation and Coercion

Noida, March 20: In a significant criminal case, police in Gautam Buddh Nagar have arrested a wanted suspect. The accused faces serious allegatio

Village Development Officer Held Taking 4,000 Bribe in Dungarpur

Jaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a Village Development Officer in Dungarpur while accepting a brib

Inside Pawan Kalyans Jubilee Hills home and serene farmhouse

Hyderabad: Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan is currently in the spotlight with the release of his latest film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which hit theatre

Kerala polls: Amid reports of rift in Congress, V.D. Satheesan says seat-sharing done without discord

Keralas Opposition Leader says UDF will return to power with over 100 seats despite sustained campaign of fake news targeting the Congress

Major Drug Bust in Jharkhand: Police Seize 2 Crore Worth of Marijuana Hidden Under Straw

Ranchi, March 20: The police in Jharkhands Latehar district have achieved a significant breakthrough against an interstate drug trafficking netwo

Premium Petrol Price Up Rs 2, Industrial Diesel Up Rs 22; No Change In Normal Petrol, Diesel Rates

New Delhi, Mar 20: The price of premium or higher-grade petrol price on Friday was increased by Rs 2 per litre while the rate of bulk diesel sold

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sen

Id-ul-Fitr: Palayam Imam urges stand against religious discrimination, condemns war and flags moral decline in Id sermon

A tax moratorium to enable a foreign AI invasion

The push for a permanent moratorium signals the U.S.s bid to dominate the AI-driven global economy

Flipkarts CFO Shriram Venkataraman Resigns Ahead of IPO

New Delhi, March 20: Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart announced on Friday that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shriram Venkataraman will resig

Russian central bank cuts key rate by 50 bps, warns of uncertainty

Russia's central bank has lowered its key interest rate to 15 percent. This move comes as inflation shows signs of slowing down. However, the ban

Rupee crashes 82 paise to settle at 93.71 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time; It kept

ABVP Protests Over Inclusion Of Chapter On Jinnah In Jammu Universitys Political Science Syllabus

Jammu, March 20: The ABVP on Friday staged protests at the University of Jammu, demanding the withdrawal of a chapter on former Pakistan presiden

Govt cracks down on illegal gambling, betting websites; 300 such sites, apps blocked

The blocked sites and apps are related to online sports betting platforms; online casinos offering slots, roulette, live dealer tables; betting e

Acharya Pramod Krishnam Thanks PM Modi After Accident Recovery

New Delhi, March 20: Acharya Pramod Krishnam, the chief priest of Shri Kalki Dham, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Video: BRS stages walkout from Telangana Assembly amid budget speech

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly during the budget speech on Friday, March 20, ci

India's installed energy storage capacity to hit 346 GWh by 2033: Industry paper

Over the past year alone, the sector has seen a surge of 69 new BESS tenders totalling 102 GWh, a 35% increase over 2024 and nearly double the an

6 Indians Dead, 1 Missing in West Asia Conflict: MEA

Since February 28, around 300,000 passengers have returned from the region to India, the MEA official said

Delhi HC quashes look-out circular against NDTV founders Prannoy, Radhika Roy

The Delhi High Court has quashed the look-out circular issued against NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy. The court's decision comes after cas

India, Pakistan trade accusations as Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance

A landmark water-sharing treaty between India and Pakistan will remain suspended, or as Delhi puts it: in abeyance, the country told the United N

How poor oral health could affect your thinking and memory

Gum disease together with tooth loss can result in structural changes in the brain that produce cognitive decline and increase the likelihood of

Health sector gets 1,286 crore more in Telangana budget 2026-27; infrastructure and preventive care in focus

The government is also taking up construction of 17 medical colleges

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The Ravana of Ratanpur

Behind the modern political narratives of the Ramayana lie older memories that go back 3,000 years

A.R. Rahman to Compose Music for Mani Ratnams Upcoming Film Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi

Mumbai, March 20: Excitement is brewing in the South Indian film industry as renowned director Mani Ratnam gears up for his next project. His pro

How Hospitality Is Adapting to New-Age Travellers

Rashmi Ahuja on air quality, women travellers, and why human touch still defines hospitality.

Premium petrol gets costlier by Rs 2, no change in regular petrol

New Delhi: Oil marketing companies on Friday, March 20, increased the price of premium petrol by around Rs 2 per litre, amid rising global crude

Mammootty and Mohanlals Patriot to be the opening film at IFFLA 2026

This year IFFLA will feature 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features, and 18 short films

Zomato increases platform fee by 19 pc

New Delhi: Food delivery platform Zomato has increased platform fee by 19.2 per cent or Rs 2.40 per order, according to the latest billing detail

Indian Stock Market Closes Higher with IT Stocks Leading the Charge

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian stock market closed on a positive note during Fridays trading session. By the end of the day, the Sensex rose by 325

31K Vaishno Devi Pilgrims Brave Inclement Weather To Visit Cave Shrine

JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving inclement weather, over 31,000 pilgrims visited the holy town of Katra and paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple

Word of the Day: Apotheosis

As todays Word of the Day demonstrates, some words do more than describe, they elevate. Apotheosis captures the idea of reaching the highest poss

Kerala polls: 'I respect party decision not to field MPs', says Adoor Prakash

Congress MP Adoor Prakash will not contest the Assembly polls. He respects the party's decision that MPs should not run. People in Konni wanted h

Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the

Bondi Beach attack | From bloodshed to blooms: inside the making of a living memorial

Installations made with sunflowers, roses, orchids, wattles and bougainvillea left at the 2025 Bondi Beach massacre site will be unveiled at the

Guindy Childrens Park closed after avian flu outbreak

Nearly 40 birds died in the facility since March 13 and samples sent to the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopa

Petrol price hike: Why did Indian oil companies raised fuel prices today after a 4 years gap? Explained

Petrol price hike: State-owned oil marketing companies raised prices of their premium-grade petrol variants by Rs 2.09 to Rs 2.35 per litre with

Premium Petrol Prices Rise by 2.09 per Liter Amid Global Oil Surge

New Delhi, March 20: In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, oil marketing companies have increased the price of premium petrol by 2.09

Satire | Dictionary of foreign policy

It involves the strategic use of hugs, medals, photo-ops, audio-less videos and more

CBI Questions Anil Ambani for Second Day in RCom Case

The CBI sought his responses on alleged fund diversion, misappropriation and other irregularities in the loan funds issued to the company by the

IWT to remain in abeyance until Pak ends support to terrorism: India

New Delhi, Mar 20: India has said the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan will remain in abeyance until Islamabad stops supporting terrorism. India

Kerala Elections: Congress Leader V.D. Satheesan Claims UDF Victory

Thiruvananthapuram, March 20: V.D. Satheesan, the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, expressed confidence in the United Democratic

Gujarat Assembly: BJP Issues 3-Day Whip for MLAs Ahead of Key Sessions

BJP issues a mandatory 3-day whip for all MLAs in Gujarat Assembly from March 2325, hinting at key legislative discussions and major decisions.

Delhi HC pulls up Centre for failing to provide timeline on filling vacancies in minorities panel

The court had observed that the status report filed by the under Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs on the issue was absolutely bald a

Assam elections 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalikbari constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed his nomination papers for the Jalukbari constituency. He seeks a sixth consecutive term. Sarma led

Novartis to buy experimental breast cancer drug in up to $3 billion deal

Swiss drugmaker Novartis is set to acquire a promising breast cancer drug candidate from US biotech firm Synnovation Therapeutics. The deal is va

World Sparrow Day | AI tool for awareness and conservation

To mark World Sparrow Day (March 20),Coimbatore-based NGO ChittukuruvigalArakkattalaipresents an AI-driven initiative to spread the word on conse

Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, and not just limited to ones own community: Supreme Court

Justice Nagarathna said the court was against the phenomenon of hate speech, whether it was targeted at one or the other community

Sunsure Energy Signs Solar PPA with JAKSON Engineering to Power Corporate and Manufacturing Operations

Forbes China Recognizes Fox ESS as a 2026 Leading Enterprise in Renewable Energy

Kamal Haasan Honored with Prestigious Paddy Jairaj Film Award

Mumbai, March 20: Renowned actor Kamal Haasan has been awarded the Paddy Jairaj Film Award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards. This accolade rec

IFSCA flags compliance and infrastructure gaps among capital market intermediaries in GIFT City

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

Non-fossil-fuel-based power generation capacity to hit 786 GW or 70% mark by FY'36: Government report

The installed generating capacity from non-fossil sources as on 28th February, 2026, was 275 GW, which was about 52.5% of the total installed cap

EAM Jaishankar, Bangladesh envoy Hamidullah discuss advancing bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Bangladesh High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions focused on advan

Rajya Sabha polls 2026: Sanjay Raut backs Mamatas undeclared emergency claims

You (BJP) cannot defeat Mamata Banerjee. Defeating Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal is not just difficult, its impossible. This is known to Amit Sh

Sri Lanka refuses US warplanes, stands firm on neutrality amid tensions

Sri Lanka refused a US request to station warplanes at a civilian airport while considering an Iranian naval visit, reaffirming its commitment to

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update reveals suspect theory, CCTV clues, FBI probe details

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case investigation latest big bombshell update shows new suspect theory, CCTV clues, ransom demand, FBI silence, and

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Files Nomination for Seventh Election

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections on Friday. This

CBFC Denied Permission to Screen The Voice of Hind Rajab?

Tunisian Film on Paliestinian Child killed in Israel Gaza war orally denied release by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the films Indi

CBI Questions Anil Ambani For Second Day In Connection With 2,929-Cr RCom Case

New Delhi, Mar 20: The CBI on Friday questioned industrialist Anil Ambani for the second consecutive day in connection with a Rs 2,929-crore chea

CBSE Board Exam Result 2026: Special marking formula announced for students in this region, check latest update

CBSE is introducing a new assessment plan for students affected by the Iran conflict. Class 10 students will be evaluated based on exams taken. A

Kannada Development Authority Chairman releases book on Bhootaradhane

Author Poovappa Kaniyoor has revised and refined his research done 22 years ago and published it after it has matured.

Kyvex announces strategic partnership with IPL player Vaibhav Arora of KKR

Kyvex, founded by Indian entrepreneur Pearl Kapur alongside Chief Technology Officer Ravindra Varna, today announced a strategic partnership with

Fire at South Korean auto parts factory injures at least 53

SEOUL, Mar 20: A fire at an auto parts factory in South Koreas central city of Daejeon injured at least 53 people on Friday as officials warned t

Telangana Budget 2026-27| Allocations to farm, irrigation, energy sectors remain unchanged

Despite stupendous performance being put up by the Agriculture sector, the allocation for it is pruned to 23,179 for 2026-27 from 24,439 crore

Matrixport Rebrands as BIT in Strategic Repositioning

Publishes Trust Whitepaper outlining governance and operational frameworks as institutional participation in digital asset markets grows.

iQIYIs Pursuit of Jade Captures Global Audience with Chart-Topping Performance

Anjarle: An Elevated Horizon by the Arabian Sea

A Liases Foras white paper identifies Maharashtras Anjarle as Indias most structurally compelling coastal land market undersupplied, infrastruct

The rise of vertical mobility

As cities build upward, elevators and smart mobility systems are becoming critical urban infrastructure