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U.S. State Department approves emergency weapons sale to Israel

In addition to the munitions, the sale will include U.S. government and contract engineering, logistics and technical support services

CM Naidu calls for speedy execution of prioritised irrigation projects, especially Polavaram

Nintendo files lawsuit seeking refunds on Trumps tariffs

Nintendo says tariffs paid were unlawfully collected, asks for prompt refund

Former England and Man United forward Jesse Lingard signs for Brazil's Corinthians

Lingard started his career at Manchester United and played 232 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 35 goals.

Lighthouse Learning Group Partners with Early Learning Village to Strengthen Globally Benchmarked Early Childhood Education in India

Amit Shah holds meeting with Odisha's BJP MLAs, Rajya Sabha poll candidates

While the party has named Odisha BJP chief Manmohan Samal and MP Sujeet Kumar as its candidates, it backed former Union Minister Dilip Ray, who i

NIA notices to over 10 in Telangana in case linked to Gade Innaiah

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has issued notices to more than ten individuals in Telangana, asking them to appear for questioning in co

Nepals new face has shades on: Balendra Shah and a nation at a crossroads

Whether Balen Shah is a visionary reformer or a volatile disruptor remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the era of the Old Guard is unde

Future will be much more multipolar, says External Affairs Minister Jaishankar

Multipolarity is here to stay. What we will have... is to some extent, some of the bigger countries will make temporary compacts on limited issue

Indiramma housing: Telangana HC seeks explanation over irregularities in Mulugu

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to submit an explanation over allegations of irregularities in the implemen

Pakistan petrol price hiked by PKR 55 per litre, petrol now selling at 321.17 litre, diesel 335.86. Things may get worse ahead

Petrol price in Pakistan skyrocketed today after a steep hike of PKR 55 per litre, pushing petrol and diesel prices to PKR 321.17 and PKR 335.86

Quote of the Day by Benjamin Franklin: Lost Time is never

Benjamin Franklin, a key Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat, emphasized the irretrievable nature of time. His quote, Lost time is never foun

Russia will not disclose data on its crude export to India: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's comments came hours after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington has issued a temporary 30-

Russell fastest in final practice as Mercedes teammate crashes out

Antonelli locked up at turn two at Albert Park and skidded hard into a barrier late in the session, leaving a front wheel bouncing away from the

Rang Panchami 2026 date: When will it be celebrated in Indore, Maharashtra, and all across India? Check confirmed date

Rang Panchami 2026 arrives on Sunday, March 8. This festival extends Holi's colorful spirit. Celebrations will fill streets in Madhya Pradesh, Ma

All England badminton: Lakshya Sen stuns Li Shi to enter semifinals

The win also served as a sweet revenge for Lakshya, who had lost to the same opponent at the quarterfinal stage of the 2025 edition

Telangana HC angry over non-payment of Mission Bhagiratha bills

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has expressed strong displeasure at the failure of the government to implement its earlier orders directing p

Donald Trump rules out talks unless Iran surrenders unconditionally as Israel strikes Lebanon

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to

Scientists, diplomats should discuss evolution of quantum computing, says Swiss foundation head Marilyne Andersen

They should be able to form governance frameworks, partnerships, coalitions, international collaboration, and be concretely ready when the techno

Future will be much more multipolar: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi: The future will be much more multipolar and the era of big countries creating spheres of influence and reaching huge compacts of a swe

Massive experiments could soon reveal more about nature of ghostly particles

For particle physicists working with neutrinos, almost nothing is everything

Pakistani man linked to Iran convicted in Trump assassination plot

New York: A Pakistani man with ties to Iran has been convicted in New York for plotting to assassinate US President Donald Trump and other Americ

Deadly 2025 Uttarkashi Flood Wasn't Caused By Cloudburst, ISRO Reveals Cause

Dharali sits on the banks of the Bhagirathi River, just below where a smaller glacier-fed stream, the Khir Gad, rushes down from the Srikanta Gla

CBSE Class 10 Social Science Paper Today: Major Changes You Must Know

CBSE Board Exams 2026 LIVE: The Class 10 Social Science exam will be held from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, while the Class 12 Yoga exam is scheduled fro

Airspaces Closed, Embassies Hit: How 1 Week Of Iran War Affected Middle East

The broadening Iran war has ricocheted across the region and beyond, with nearly every country in the Middle East sustaining damage from missile

Pakistani man with ties to Iran convicted for plotting to kill U.S. President Trump, other American leaders

Asif Raza Merchant, 48, was convicted by a federal jury in a Brooklyn court on Friday (March 6) of murder for hire and attempting to commit an ac

Helium balloon explosion injures four in Hyderabads Gachibowli

Hyderabad: Four people were seriously injured after a large helium gas balloon exploded in Gachibowli on Saturday, March 7. The incident occurred

'Wiped out entirely...': Trump says Iran's army, navy, communications and leaders are 'gone'

TMC leader asks CEC for daily release of supplementary voter lists

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress general secretary and partys Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, on late Friday, March 6, evening, shot a letter to Chief

Indians Have Been Good Actors: Trump Aide On Russian Oil Waiver

The US said it has given permission to India to buy Russian oil that is on ships already floating on waterways with a view to easing supplies aro

Sabalenka opens Indian Wells bid with dominant win

Sabalenka and men's world number two Jannik Sinner headlined the day's play as seeded players swung into action after enjoying first-round byes.

Indian Driver Working in Sharjah Wins Rs 10 Crore Lottery After 15 Years Of Buying Tickets

Sharjah-based pickup driver Vibeesh Palliyali wins Dh15 million Big Ticket jackpot after buying tickets monthly for 15 years.

Bank fraud case: ED attaches Rs 26.86 cr worth assets of Saubhagya Ispat India Pvt Ltd

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 26.86 crore belonging to Saubhagya Isp

Revanth Reddy to launch Netflix Studios office in Hyderabad on Mar 12

Hyderabad: Global streaming giant Netflix is set to establish a Netflix Studios office in Hyderabad, marking a major expansion of its presence in

RSP's Balendra Shah Emerges Victorious with 18 Seats in Nepal Elections

Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party poised for a major win in Nepal's first general elections post-Gen Z protests, challenging traditional p

Protesters march demanding justice for victims of violence in Manipur

Valte, who had sustained injuries in a mob attack during the early period of ethnic violence in 2023, died on February 20 in a private hospital i

LPG cylinder rates rise: 60 domestic, 115 commercial from March 7

The government assured citizens that energy supplies are stable, and there is no shortage of fuel

Without Nehru and Patel, India might have broken apart: Karan Singh

New Delhi: Veteran politician Karan Singh on Friday hailed Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for knowing what needed to be done and s

Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images brought to U.S.

A federal grand jury indicted Amin in 2022 on charges including child pornography, cyberstalking and wire fraud.

BlackRock fund limits withdrawals as redemptions rattle private credit

BlackRock has restricted withdrawals from a major debt fund. This action follows a surge in redemption requests. Investor worries are growing abo

Is Messi's Visit to Trump's White House a Shift in His Political Stance?

Despite being a global icon, Messi's political views remain largely ambiguous.

Trump Hails US Strikes, Says Irans Military Gone

Trump said that people are impressed with the US military and recalled earlier military operations in Venezuela, saying the United States is now

Growing economy, growing debt

Can Maharashtra continue to maintain its incredible economic trajectory while also managing its steadily rising debt, which is expected to touch

Karnataka mulls social media ban for under 16; Rozana secures Rs 290 Cr in Series B round

Presenting the States Budget on Friday, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, With the objective of preventing adverse effects of increasin

Art, nature, architecture: Palette Gallery features mesmerising works of Om Soorya

In this photo essay, we feature art exhibition highlights from New Delhis popular Palette Gallery.

NZ Star Makes Stunning 'Population' Remark Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final

For a country of just over five million people, standing toe-to-toe with a cricketing superpower like India is an achievement in itself, New Zeal

American aggressors launch attacks from lands of our Arab friends to target children, innocent: Iran FM Araghchi

Iran's Foreign Minister condemned US strikes targeting children, vowing retaliation against American bases. The remarks follow a deadly strike on

Hardik's Heartwarming Moment With Son Agastya, Dhoni Breaks The Internet

After India beat England to qualify for the T20 World Cup final, MS Dhoni was seen waving at Hardik Pandya from the stands.

U.S. pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says

A U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lankas southern port city of Galle on Wednesday,

Russia Allegedly Aided Iran with Intelligence for Attacks on US Forces

President Donald Trump has dismissed the possibility of negotiations with Iran, demanding its 'unconditional surrender' via social media.

India Change Hotels Ahead Of T20 World Cup Final. Report Makes 'Bad Luck' Claim

In Ahmedabad, the BCCI has changed India's team hotel ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand.

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Russia reportedly providing Iran with info to strike U.S. military; Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

Iran launched more retaliatory strikes against Israel and Gulf countries on the seventh day of the war

Domestic LPG Prices Surge by Rs 60, Commercial Rates Up by Rs 115 Amid Conflict

Cooking gas prices in India have increased, but it remains the most affordable in the region despite varying local rates due to state taxes.

Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Be Under 1,000, Drone Attacks Tapering: Ian Bremmer To NDTV

The crucial point about the war in Iran -- how long it will carry on -- is not something anyone wants to commit to, but Ian Bremmer, president of

'I predicted whats happening right now...': Kamala Harris on current US climate amid Iran war

Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender, Rejects Talks Amid Conflict

Russian intelligence reportedly supports Iran, raising concerns about possible retaliatory strikes against U.S. military assets amid escalating t

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' by Iran, shifting US objectives again

President Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran, aiming to install a new leadership and bring the nation back from destruction. This b

Qatar: Indian Embassy Activates Additional 24/7 Helpline Numbers

The Embassy also appreciated Indian community organisations, ICC (Indian Cultural Centre) and ICBF (Indian Community Benevolent Forum), which hav

US draws up strict new AI guidelines amid Anthropic clash: Report

The Trump administration is proposing strict rules for civilian AI contracts, requiring companies to permit any lawful use of their models. This

Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Announces Partial Reopening of Airspace

The decision comes after Iranian drone attacks prompted a temporary closure, with limited flights now available for evacuation and cargo operatio

Indian Expat Shares Reality Of Living In Singapore: 'It Will Test Your Patience'

An Indian expat in Singapore reveals the reality of high rents, expensive groceries, and social isolation, despite the city's safety and growth o

'Equal work, equal pay' applies only within same institution: Madras high court

The Madras High Court ruled that the principle of equal pay for equal work applies only to employees within the same institution and under identi

Amber Glenn Declines White House Visit Following Olympic Gold Victory

At a GLAAD event in Los Angeles, Glenn emphasized individual choice in supporting political figures and noted that athletes can share their opini

PM Modi: Make our agriculture export-oriented

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged farmers to make Indian agriculture export-oriented by leveraging the country's diverse climate to boost produc

US Allows India to Accept Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Gap

With the crisis in the Gulf severely hampering shipping routes that pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the US allowed a 30-day waiver for India t

Middle East tensions: 13 flights bring stranded flyers from Gulf to Mumbai

Mumbai airport received 13 repatriation flights from Fujairah and Dubai on Friday, bringing home Indian travellers. Despite these arrivals, fligh

Qatar Announces Partial Redemption Of Airspace Amid Iran War

Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority announced on Friday the partial resumption of air navigation in the country via designated navigational continge

Indonesia's Communication Minister Reveals Social Media Ban for Minors

Communication Minister Meutya Hafid highlighted the need for parental support in navigating this new regulation, which aims to reclaim children's

US says it permitted India to accept Russian oil to ease global supply gap

The US has granted India a temporary 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil, citing the developing security situation in West Asia and its impact

LIVE: Only Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' Can End War: Trump

The conflict has embroiled nations beyond the region, upended the world's energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to usually peaceful are

Pentagon official says AI debate over Trumps Golden Dome missile defence program led to dispute with Anthropic

A top Pentagon official stated Anthropic's AI restrictions on autonomous weapons and surveillance created a conflict with US military plans. Thes

In a 1st in India, Karnataka links liquor tax to alcohol content

Karnataka is introducing a new alcohol-in-beverage (AIB) based excise duty system from April, becoming the first state to directly link liquor ta

Pakistani man found guilty of plot to kill Trump backed by Iran

A Pakistani man, Asif Merchant, has been convicted of plotting with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to assassinate U.S. officials, including former Pr

Morning Digest: Domestic LPG cylinder price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict; RSP heads for clean sweep in Nepal polls, and more

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ED seizes Rs 441 crore assets in Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case

The Enforcement Directorate has attached properties worth Rs 441 crore in the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The probe, based on an AP CID FIR, unco

LIVE US-Israel attack on Iran Day 8: Broad-scale Israeli strikes hit Tehran

The USIsrael war on Iran entered its eighth day on Saturday, March 7, and continues to intensify, with huge overnight explosions reported across

Domestic LPG price hiked by 60 amid West Asia conflict

Non-subsidised LPG, the one that common household users other than the poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost 913 per 14

Global conflicts show wars wont be short, need to build resilient defence industrial capacities: Navy chief

Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi emphasized the critical need for robust industrial preparedness in modern warfare, citing recent global

Goa cashew fest to create awareness about safe driving

Goa Cashew Fest 2026, from April 10-12 in Panaji, will highlight feni and cashew products while championing safe driving awareness. Organized by

'Red corridor' will be crushed by March 31, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that left-wing extremism will be completely wiped out by March 31, ending the ambition of a ed corridor

Pak Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Trump, US Officials

A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran was found guilty Friday of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump or other US officials in retaliation fo

Bowlers, Perry give Australia upper hand over India on Day 1 of D/N Test

*Jemimah Rodrigues slams fifty 07PERTH, Mar 6: Jemimah Rodrigues fought bravely with a fifty but other India batters failed to counter the swing

Bihar: Nitish Kumar firm on Rajya Sabha move, son Nishant to join JDU tomorrow

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decisi

PM congratulates candidates who cleared civil services exam

NEW DELHI, Mar 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated all the candidates who successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination

Auto retail registers robust 40.52% growth in Feb 2026: FADA

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: In J&K for February 2026, retail sector registered a growth of 40.52 % YoY. The 2-Wheeler category witnesse

Daikin launches Room AC Range and AI-Powered VRV Alpha Series

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Daikin Air-conditioning today announced the launch of its highly anticipated 2026 product lineup, marking a

Dr Jitendra visits Lakshadweep Desalination Plant, emphasises role of ocean technology for water security

Excelsior Correspondent KAVARATTI, Mar 6: Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh visited the Low Tempera

A spotlight seeking Trump

Harsha Kakar kakarharsha@gmail.com On July 19th last year, as part of Operation Midnight Hammer, seven US B2 bombers dropped fourteen GBU-57 (Gui

CS reviews Mission YUVA progress

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 6: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to review the district-wise performance of Mission YUVA

West Bengal: Didi begins sit-in, alleges EC 'plot' to delete voters' names

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by re