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IRS may owe you a COVID-era refund, but time is running out - here's how to claim it fast

IRS refund claim 2026 deadline: Millions of taxpayers may be eligible for refunds on IRS penalties and interest charged during the COVID-19 pande

Price pressures: On new series of Consumer Price Index, inflation

India must find sources of sustainable energy to curb inflation

Forensic scientist K.P.C. Gandhi recalls Doras unparalled services

Duty of care: On vaccine injury compensation programmes

The state must not evade responsibility when it pushes for vaccination

YouTube TV launches more affordable subscription plans heres what they cost

YouTube TV introduces new subscription plans. These plans offer more control and lower prices for viewers. Subscribers can now choose packages fo

Fitch raises India FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% on strong domestic demand

Fitch Ratings has recently upgraded its economic outlook for India, now projecting a vigorous growth rate of 7.5 percent for FY26, driven by a su

Minister hands over 6 lakh to custodial death victims family in Sivaganga

Forex reserves decline by $12 billion as volatility hits asset valuations

The movement in reserves comes at a time when the Indian rupee has been experiencing heightened volatility, with the currency recently touching r

Karnataka High Court notice on plea against govt.s decision to use veterinary universitys land for building additional quarters for judges

Sportstar Aces Awards: Women cricketers steal the show

Double delight for shooting prodigy Suruchi as she shares the Sportswoman of the Year honour with weightlifter Mirabai, and also claims the Young

Study suggests protein in egg whites may provide scalable, effective solution against forever chemicals

Researchers found that ovalbumin acts as a natural carrier protein that binds to and wraps around PFAS molecules, trapping them in a stable compl

Researchers discover chemical reaction that opens new avenues in drug development, protein science

Scientists have discovered a new chemical reaction that can help modify medicines and support faster drug development by easily making and breaki

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman

The Washington Consensus no longer fits a multipolar, digital and fragile world

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables

The Canadian Prime Ministers visit has strengthened India-Canada ties, with a focus on Indias needs

Kerala Cabinet approves Film Policy

It was prepared after discussions with stakeholders in the film industry, ideas shared at the Film Conclave and opinions gathered from the public

15th Century Odisha Rulers Inscriptions Found in Guntur Temple

Interestingly, the Narasimha Temple at Kondaveedu itself preserves an Odia inscription of the Gajapati rulers, dedicated to Lord Narasimhanatha.

Oscars 2026 date and time: How to watch the 98th Academy Awards for free in USA, UK, and UAE

Oscars 2026 Live Streaming, Date and Time: Oscars 2026 is set to be a historic celebration of cinematic achievements. Viewers can watch the cerem

Lok Sabha Bill redefines transgender, excludes sexual orientation

A new bill introduced in the Lok Sabha aims to legally define transgender persons, excluding those with different sexual orientations or self-per

Athletes who defected at global sports events: From Cold War Olympics to modern asylum cases

During high-stakes international sports events, athletes occasionally embark on the brave journey of seeking asylum. In a striking recent example

'Stop protecting Iran': US confronts Russia & China in an 'ugly' clash over Tehrans nuclear program

I want to play the next level; Im at the top of my game and definitely ready: Shreyas Gopal

The 32-year-old had an eye-catching Ranji season, claiming 48 wickets with his leg-spin and scoring valuable runs for Karnataka. In this chat, he

Opposition protest over LPG repeatedly disrupts Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha faced disruptions on Friday due to opposition protests concerning LPG cylinder shortages. Members staged demonstrations inside and outs

Musi Revival A Necessity, Not a Choice: Revanth

The argument was put forward in the presentation by MRDCL managing director E.V. Narasimha Reddy when he unveiled Musi rejuvenation plan on Frida

VCK hopes to keep its recognised party tag

Party leaders also feel a higher allotment of seats would justify its consistent support to the DMK front since 2017

India and World Bank sign $300 million deal for Haryana clean air plan

Under the programme, Haryana will expand its air-quality monitoring network and develop a decision-support system to improve the use of data in p

Musi Rejuvenation: Flood-Proofing Masterplan and Godavari River Linkage Unveiled

In 2025, Himayatsagar had only a maximum flow of nearly 30,000 cusecs. This design is being proposed for 1.53 lakh cusecs, Narasimha Reddy said.

Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport

A section of the crew is understood to have stayed back on the vessel

India Seeks BRICS Consensus on West Asia

S. Jaishankar speaks with Iran FM on BRICS role in easing tensions

Pep Guardiola warns title bid 'over' if Manchester City lose to West Ham

In a pre-match press conference, Pep Guardiola, the mastermind behind Manchester City, has stated that a loss against West Ham could seal the fat

Rotary clubs to partner with Green Tamil Nadu Mission for tree planting

Jawaharlal Nehru once said Korea war fueled inflation in India: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a programme in Guwahati, criticized Congress for spreading rumors amidst global economic crises. He high

Vinai Kumar Saxena Assumes Charge As Ladakhs L-G

Sets Vision for Sustainable Growth and PeopleCentric Governance

Tirunelveli City Police to revamp patrol, surveillance ahead of polls

Quote of the Day by Matthew McConaughey: 'Life is a series of commas, not periods'Top quotes by the iconic 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' actor

Matthew McConaughey's perspective highlights that life is a continuous journey of commas, not definitive periods. His philosophy emphasizes ongoi

Motor racing: F1 leader Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute 31.520 seconds. Anton

Nitish Kumar hints at Samrat Choudhary as his successor in Bihar

During the ongoing Samriddhi Yatra in Saharsa, the Chief Minister placed his hands on Mr. Choudharys shoulders and urged the public to show their

AI Tool Use Raises Privacy Concerns Govt Depts Asked to Switch to T-Fiber

Covers 26 districts, 424 mandals, and 8,895 gram panchayats

50 years on, piped water supply in Thiru.Vi.Ka Nagar remains elusive

Assembly Session Prorogued

A notification from Lok Bhavan on Friday said the Governor was proroguing the session with immediate effect.

Home Ministry to review security protocols for VIPs

Following an attack on Farooq Abdullah, the Union Home Ministry will review security protocols for all VIPs under central cover. Chaired by Amit

Musi Riverfront Phase I to Cover 21 Km at 7,000 Cr

The first phase will cover two river stretches Musa and Esa converging at Gandhi Sarovar.

Families may get $1,330 checks under Robin Hood Bill, but the rich are furious

Up to $1,330 checks for 460,000 families could come from Washingtons proposed millionaires tax bill. The plan adds a 9.9% tax on income above $1

Malabar Group Chairman conferred Maharashtrian of the Year Award 2026 by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

M.P. Ahammad, Chairman, Malabar Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Business Bhushan Award at the Lokmat Maharashtrian of the Year Awar

Stolen Indian idols abroad: Why global rules on sacred antiquities must change

With great pride, the Ashmolean Museum has repatriated a 16th-century bronze idol back to its homeland, India. This significant gesture shines a

Historic Sites Mapped Along Musi River Plan

The Musi rejuvenation plan aims to restore and develop around 55 km of the river corridor, focusing on river cleaning, ecological restoration, ri

CM castigates the naysayers of Musi project

Naidu Releases Rs 2,670 Crore to 46.85 Lakh Farmers Under PM-Kisan Scheme

Naidu inspects crop-spraying drone during farm visit at Surampalli.

The Process To Impeach Poll Body Chief And How Opposition Is Prepared

Reasons cited in notice for impeachment of CEC include large-scale deletion of voters' names in Bihar and Bengal during SIR, biased attitude towa

Blood pacts of Kutch: When Charan oaths ruled trade and kings

In the stark expanses of Kutch, the Charans flourished as cultural stewards and powerful mediators of tradition. These elite bards wove tales of

AP Taking Measures to Check Diversion, Hoarding of Domestic LPG Cylinders

Control rooms have been set up at all district headquarters under the charge of revenue, civil supplies and police officials.

From streets to skies: How crude oil shapes the world

Crude oil prices, LPG concerns and petrol panic have been dominating the headlines amid the escalating West Asia conflict. But what exactly is cr

FASTag Annual Pass to cost Rs 3,075 from April

Telangana Government Submits DPR for RRRs 201-km South Segment

Project worth Rs 16,000 crore to link districts from Choutuppal to Sangareddy

Surrendered Maoist Leader Urges Adivasis to Fight for Implementation of Laws

He said Adivasi rights had been safeguarded through continuous struggles from the time of Ramji Gond to Komaram Bheem and later during movements

SIT Formed to Probe Velugumatla Bhoodan Land Fraud

In a media release, the DCP said members of the UCCRI (ML) OPDR Bhoodan Committee allegedly collected around 3 crore from poor people on the prom

Fuel crisis: hoteliers advised to trim menus, cut operating hours

Finance Minister suggests alternate day operations as hotel bodies seek at least 50% quota of commercial LPG cylinders to sustain operations in t

2 Indians killed, 10 injured in drone attack on Oman's industrial hub of Sohar

Iran war Indian casualties: These latest casualties brought the total number of Indian fatalities in the West Asia conflict to five. While the st

2 Explosive Drones Intercepted In Islamabad Days After Afghan Threat: Report

Pakistani security authorities on Friday intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones in the capital Islamabad, according to a media repo

Union Minister George Kurian may contest Kerala elections

The BJP's Central Election Committee met to discuss candidates for the upcoming Kerala assembly polls, considering prominent Union ministers like

Hillary bangs table, yells, walks out as GOP grills over Epstein ties: Im done

Employee asks if its unprofessional to tell her boss she must leave at 5 pm every Tuesday - reactions catch her off guard

Ever wonder if you have to explain your personal time to your boss? Can leaving work on time for a private commitment make you look unprofessiona

Preserve Jammus heritage, uphold legacy of values: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:Calling upon practitioners of literature and arts to preserve Jammus rich heritage, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday

IICT Innovations Target Cleaner Fuels, Industry Use

According to Indian Institute of Chemical Technology scientists, one tonne of food waste could generate biogas equivalent to about four LPG cylin

Cabinet approves 18 pc passenger fare hike

Approved enhanced allowances of Ministers, MLAs; 136 GMC faculty posts to be created Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:The Cabinet on Friday approved an 18 perc

Pay Trade License Fee At Old Rates, Says Kurnool Commissioner

In a statement, the commissioner urged business owners within the municipal corporation limits to utilise the facility and clear their trade lice

Top court to clarify law on sanctions under Lokpal act

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra. This follows a plea by the Lokpal of India challenging a Delhi High Court rul

Kerala Cabinet approves formulation of land assignment rules for use of pattaya land for other purposes

Fees will be waived for houses and for buildings constructed for agricultural and educational purposes, as well as markets, places of worship, st

JK Govt to overhaul rules for class IV jobs

Panel to revisit recruitment process; 12351 MTS,3808 gazetted, 24507 non-gazetted posts vacant Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:In a significant move, the Jamm

Anti-Hijack mock exercise conducted in Tiruchi airport

West Asia War Impacts Banana Farmers in Rayalaseema Region

Praveen says it is time the government takes necessary measures to save banana farmers.

Reliance Digital Launches Take The First Bite Campaign for Apples Latest Devices

New iPhone 17e, MacBook Air with M5, MacBook Neo, MacBook Pro and iPad Air with M4 now available with cashback, exchange benefits and special stu

'I didnt know my bath tub photo...': Bill Clinton shakes and laughs during Epstein Files hearing

Maharashta govt tables anti-conversion bill

Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 proposes up to seven years imprisonment and hefty fines for unlawful religious conversions. The bill,

Vinai Saxena takes oath as 4th LG of Ladakh

Leh, Mar 13:Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday took oath as the fourth Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh at a ceremony held in Leh.

Given constraints in fuel availability plants running at a rationalised capacity: Jindal Stainless

Unlike conventional steel industry, which largely utilises blast furnace and coke oven gases as energy sources, the stainless steel industry foll

NRR Opposes Demolition of Homes in Musi Project

He stressed that true development was that which occurred without destroying peoples lives.

April 9 Set As Deadline for Land Pooling for Amaravati Road

Minister warns of land acquisition if farmers dont surrender land for Seed Access Road

Dry weather till March 14, rain likely from 15: MeT

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:Erratic weather conditions are likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till March 20, with spells of rain and snowfall exp

Two Hippopotamuses arrive safely at Jammu Zoo

Jammu Tawi, Mar 13:In yet another successful example of effective coordination between the Department of Wildlife Protection, Jammu & Kashmir, an

Haryana Rajya Sabha polls: Congress MLAs reach Himachal Pradesh to prevent cross-voting

After CLP meet, about 30 MLAs leave for Shimla; party insiders say the move is meant to keep the flock together ahead of three-cornered election;

Two-day youth festival Avensis 2K26 kicks off at Avanthi Institute

Book of the Day: The Poisonwood Bible Barbara Kingsolvers sweeping novel of faith, family and colonial history

Book of the Day: Barbara Kingsolvers storytelling reminds readers that history is not just shaped by governments and leaders but also by the live

Tributes paid to poetess Molla on her 586th birth anniversary

'Theyve gone underground, cowering. Thats what rats do...': Hegseth on Irans Mojtaba Khamenei

Pawan Kalyan to celebrate JSP foundation day with tribals in ASR today

27 Indian-flagged ships remain stranded in Persian Gulf, one starts moving: Government official

Jag Prakash, an oil tanker with a carrying capacity of 48,000 tonnes, is headed to Tanzania, the official says; three cargo ships with 76 seafare

Quote of the day by Alistair MacLean: 'To all things an end. To every night a dawn. Even to longest night when...' - lessons on resilience and overcoming hard times by The Guns of Navarone and Where Eagles Dare author

Quote of the day by Alistair MacLean: Renowned thriller author Alistair MacLean's powerful quote, To all things an end. To every night a dawn, of

Americans could get $3,000 checks under new bill see who qualifies

Americans Could Receive $3,000 Check: About 938 U.S. billionaires could fund a major relief plan. Under a new bill from Bernie Sanders and Ro Kha

'You cant HIDE BEHIND SANCTUARY CITY laws!': Rep. Grothman torches Walz over Minnesota ICE unrest

Telangana ACB arrests panchayat secretary in Indiramma bribe case

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Friday, March 13, arrested a panchayat secretary for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1