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China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's Ambassador

India has appointed Vikram Doraiswami as its new Ambassador to China. Beijing has welcomed the veteran diplomat, expressing hope for improved bil

Who hurts most as Iran war hits global economy?

A prolonged Iran war threatens a global energy crisis. Nations like Germany, Italy, Britain, and Japan face significant economic impacts due to e

M&A activity to accelerate this year despite war disruption, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman Sachs anticipates a surge in mergers and acquisitions this year. CEO David Solomon highlighted factors like monetary easing and AI invest

Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

Oil marketing companies in India have increased the prices of premium petrol variants (such as XP95, Speed, and Power) by 2.09 to 2.35 per litre,

Indias forex reserves fall $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion as of March 13

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop. Reserves fell by $7.05 billion to $709.76 billion in the week ending March 13. This fol

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

New rules aim to simplify procedures while strengthening transparency, compliance, and reporting standards. A key change relates to house rent al

ATM error took Rs 10,000 from Surat man. 9 years later, that glitch won him Rs 3.28 lakh

A consumer court in Surat has ordered Bank of Baroda to pay over Rs 3 lakh to a customer after it failed to refund Rs 10,000 from a failed ATM wi

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

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman resigns ahead of IPO plans

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman has resigned after over a decade, just ahead of the company's planned India IPO. He will assist during the trans

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

TMC Election Manifesto 2026: Mamata Banerjee releases key promise list ahead of Assembly polls

TMC manifesto West Bengal elections 2026: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee has released the party manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Electi

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

Hail..Headless Hydra: Why Iran is not surrendering even after killing of 15 top leaders, US' $11 billion+ blowout, 16 aircraft losses

Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesperson was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, adding to a list of high-profile assassinations. Despite these lo

Jalukbari: How Himanta Biswa Sarma's 25-Year Fortress Stays Unshakeable

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's dominance here is rooted in a long and steady political journey.

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

IEA Report Reveals Oil Prices Surpass $100 Amid Shipping Halt

IEA report reveals the Israel-Iran conflict's major impact on the global oil market, causing one of history's worst supply disruptions.

Crescent Moon, Venus light up Equinox skies: When and how to watch the celestial show this weekend

The equinox, occurring on March 20 this year, marks the point when day and night are nearly equal worldwide. Astronomically, it happens as the Su

Assam assembly elections: TMC reveals 18 star campaigners for polls; Mamata, Abhishek lead list

West Bengal TMC campaigners list: The Trinamool Congress has unveiled its list of 18 star campaigners for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

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

'You're FBI chief and YOU KNOW NOTHING?': Kash Patel grilled over ousted Iran counterterror agents

Panel urges Centre to fill 12 vacant law officer posts urgently

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over the shortage of additional solicitors general in high courts, warning it could impact the Cent

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

Oil Prices Ease, Asian Shares Lower As Energy Supply Worries Remain

The Iran war, which is in its third week, has sent energy prices soaring and is fuelling global inflation worries.

BSEB Class 12 Result 2026 Expected Anytime Soon, Here's How To Check, Direct Link

BSEB Class 12 Result 2026: Students are advised to keep their roll codes ready and regularly check official portals for the most accurate updates

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

Florida Man Clarifies After Going Viral For Resemblance To Jeffrey Epstein

He added that the situation has changed his daily life, with strangers recognising him in public and asking for photographs.

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

CJI Surya Kant recuses from hearing on EC appointments law

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has opted to withdraw from hearing debates regarding a contentious 2023 law that affects the appointment of ele

Dhurandar 2 Will Scare the Living Hell Out of Every Filmmaker: RGV

When the audience of Dhurandhar 2 saw a hero whose power comes from his mind and not his biceps, the hair and costume school of cinema will look

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

After Unusually Warm Winter, Kashmir Enjoys Below-Normal Day Temperatures; Good News For Crops

Srinagar, Mar 20: After experiencing an unusually warm winter, Kashmir is now witnessing below-normal daytime temperatures due to recent rains an

Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Tata Steel's Rs 3,200-Crore Facility In Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday inaugurated Tata Steel's state-of-the-art scrap-based electric arc furnace built with an investment

Conflict Of Interest: Chief Justice Recuses From Poll Body Appointments Case

A bench was hearing petitions on the non-inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in the panel which selects the Chief Election Commissioner and E

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

1.5 Lakh Farmers Hit As Rule To Fix Errors Used To Usurp Land In Maharashtra

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule termed it a grave offence and acknowledged on the floor of the House that a major administrative lapse

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

Indian national dies in Saudi Arabia, embassy extends support to family; MEA says 6 deaths so far

Tragedy struck Riyadh as an Indian national lost their life on March 18th amidst escalating regional tensions. The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia

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

NZ vs SA third T20I: Tom Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa to lead series 2-1

Batting conditions have been tricky and matches in the series have been low-scoring

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

Sensex rises 325 points to 74,532, Nifty gains 112 points to settle at 23,114

Sensex gained 325.72 points to close at 74,532.96, while Nifty rose 112.35 points to 23,114.50. The market ended higher due to positive sentiment

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

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

AIIMS-Delhi To Study Link Between Lung Cancer And Air Pollution

The AIIMS-Delhi is set to conduct the AIRCARE study, which plans to study the correlation between particulate matter and how it is causing lung c

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

Expert committee formed to review revised NCERT chapter on judiciary: Centre to SC

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it had constituted an expert committee comprising two former apex court j

Heat Stroke vs Heat Exhaustion: Early Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore

Recognising the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be life-saving.

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

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

Premium petrol prices hiked by Rs 2; normal petrol rate unchanged

New Delhi, Mar 20: State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has increased the price of its premium petrol by Rs 2 per litre, with

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

India cracks down on illegal betting apps, blocks 300 platforms: Report

Authorities have blocked approximately 300 illegal gambling and betting websites and applications. This action is part of a broader effort to cur

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