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HPV Vaccine Campaign Launched in Rampur to Protect Against Cervical Cancer

Rampur, March 19: A new HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign has been launched in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, focusing on the health of wom

U.S. Fed holds rates unchanged over uncertain Iran war implications

The central bank cut rates three consecutive times late last year before holding them steady at its January meeting

Gujarat Successfully Controls Foot-and-Mouth Disease with Vaccination Efforts

Gandhinagar, March 19: Gujarat has successfully reduced the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) among livestock to just 3%. This achievement f

Flight diversion leaves passengers stranded inside aircraft in Chennai for hours

According to passengers, they boarded the Air India Express flight in Dehradun at 2.55 p.m. Around 20 minutes before it could land in Bengaluru,

DDMA clears 21,000-crore plan to reduce Delhi monsoon flooding

Fire and more fire: On hospital ICU fires, patient safety

India must treat hospital fire safety as an issue of criminal accountability

Indias future demographic challenges

The growing elderly population is set to exert increasing pressure on healthcare and social security, thereby putting a strain on the states fina

1,000 crore unpaid, 1,200 new tenders: Chennai Corporations rush sparks transparency concerns

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: civic issues take centre stage as electors in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni call for permanent solutions, improved security

The DMK stronghold is set for a 4-cornered contest, with the ruling party and its allies, the AIADMK and BJP, TVK, and NTK in the fray. A few par

Backlogs for LPG refills range from 4 to 12 days: distributors

They say panic bookings have come down mainly due to the restrictions

T.N. Elders Welfare Association seeks age-linked additional pension in eighth pay commission

Flowing sewage in Parade Ground raises a stink

Gujarat to Host Statewide Millet Festival on March 21-22

Ahmedabad, March 19: The Gujarat BJP spokesperson and Agriculture Minister, Jitu Vaghani, announced on Wednesday that a statewide Millet Festival

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Bank Officer in Multi-Crore Embezzlement Case

Bhubaneswar, March 19: The Odisha Vigilance Department has arrested a bank officer for allegedly embezzling over 5.56 crore in collusion with his

Equal opportunity in skilling still distant for women: Supriya Sahu

Acid attack on minor girl triggers protests; Oppn. targets Mahayuti govt. in Assembly

The girl was attacked on Tuesday afternoon while returning home from school at Vadgaonpan village in Sangamner taluka; she is currently undergoin

Vijay Dismisses Alliance Talks with NDA, Affirms TVKs Independent Stance

Chennai, March 19: In a decisive move ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Vijay, the president of the Tamilaga Vetrikazhagam (TV

Nine including 3 children killed in Delhis Palam fire

PM announces ex-gratia for victims New Delhi, Mar 18: Nine people, including two men, four women, and three children, were killed after a fire br

UN Chief Condemns Pakistani Airstrike, Calls for Investigation into Afghan Hospital Attack

New Delhi, March 19: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned the recent Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kab

LS passes demands for grants of ministries for 2026-27

Clears Appropriation Bill 2026 New Delhi, Mar 18 (UNI) The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Demands for Grants for various ministries, authori

Ambulance drivers sensitised to Model Code of Conduct rules in Vellore, nearby districts

The guidelines say ambulance drivers should cooperate with Static Surveillance Teams during vehicle checks

HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns on ethical ground

Keki Mistry appointed as interim part time Chairman for three months

Alvas Samskrutika Vaibhava on March 21

Blind murder case cracked within 24 hours, two held

Jammu Tawi, March 18: Police have solved a blind murder case within 24 hours of its reporting, arresting two persons in connection with the killi

The Story Behind Yogeshs Departure Over a Glass of Water

Mumbai, March 19: Stories from the past, whether films, songs, or anecdotes, continue to captivate fans. When it involves beloved artists, the cu

Army commander visits LoC post

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : Armys Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma on Wednesday visited a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri

Heavy security at Vaishno Devi shrine for Navratri

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18 : An elaborate security net has been cast over the trek leading to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills for the

Govt Declares Optional Holiday for Jummatul Vida

Accordingly, the notification has been issued and published in the Gazette of Telangana declaring the day as optional holiday.

Police seeks videos, photos, evidence from public on Farooq attack

Jammu Tawi, March 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a public notice seeking information, video recordings, and photographs from people

Naidu Wants P4 to Be Turned Into a Peoples Movement

CM will present awards to mentors supporting P4 at state-wide celebrations planned to mark one year of the flagship programme

KPs to celebrate Navreh in Kashmir from next yr

Jammu Tawi, March 18 : Kashmiri Pandits have renewed their resolve to celebrate Navreh, the first day of the New Year according to the Kashmiri H

AP Govt Prioritising Minority Welfare, Says Naseer Ahmed

Naseer Ahmed said Rs.7 crore has been granted to the Urdu Academy and Rs.2.85 crore for Urdu Ghar and Shadi Khanas.

Bhatti: Telangana Power Grid Ready for 19,000 Mw Without Cuts

State handles peak loads without cuts, boosts infra for rising use

Vizag Allocates 580 of Its 720 RTC Buses for Stree/Divyang Schemes

The state BJP chief commended the NDA coalition government for introducing the new welfare scheme even though it has not been promised in the NDA

2018 Kathua rape-murder: P&H HC dismisses Accuseds plea seeking suspension of sentence

Chandigarh, Mar 18: The mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua does not deserve the concession of suspension o

Man held for stealing gold rings from Kukatpally jewellery stores using deception

Revanth slams Opposition for criticising Governors address

Chief Minister reiterates resolve to achieve Telangana Rising vision objectives

Higher reaches of J&K receive fresh snow

Srinagar, Mar 18: A few areas in the higher reaches of Jammu Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wedne

APSPDCL Paces Up PM Surya Ghar Scheme in Its Jurisdiction

Officials say the steady rise in applications reflects growing awareness and interest among consumers, including those in rural areas.

Sinha joins Shri Raghunath Jis Temple Aarti

Jammu, Mar 18: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today called upon the people to organise daily or weekly evening aartis in the towns and vill

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for March 19, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 34C and 21C respectively.

Deadlines set for treasury work in J&Ks Fin yr-end rush

Jammu Tawi, Mar 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department has tightened norms for treasury operations in the final week of March, issuing stri

Gujarat BJP Forms Core Panel to Accelerate Local Body Election Preparations

Gandhinagar, March 19: The Gujarat unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the formation of a state-level core group, named the Prades

Gulmarg Lease Case: HC closes petitions as Parties Opt for Govt resolution

SRINAGAR, Mar 18: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has disposed of a batch of writ petitions in the high-profile case of Gulmarg hote

Congress, BJP Clash Over Telangana Funds

War of words erupts on Centres support, BC representation

AP Festival 2026 Logo Unveiled

The three-day festival will be held from April 17 at the Tummalapalli Kalakshetram auditorium.

Indian seafarers in distress amid West Asia ship attacks, MEA briefs Parliament panel

Attacks on merchant ships in West Asia are causing significant distress to Indian seafarers, with the external affairs ministry informing a parli

Corporate Tax Surge Pushes Indias Net Direct Tax Mop-Up to Rs 22.8 Lakh Crore

The data further showed that advance tax collections during the period rose 6.42 per cent to Rs 11.13 lakh crore, with the increase partly modera

Odisha Hospital Fire: Four Officials Suspended Amid Calls for Ministers Resignation

Bhubaneswar, March 19: A tragic fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack on March 16 has led to the official confirmation of

Kanye Wests Betrayal List sparks controversy after naming family and celebrities

Kanye West sparked widespread controversy after sharing a now-deleted betrayal list on social media, naming individuals he believes have wronged

Nepals Political Landscape Transformed by Gen Z Influence

New Delhi, March 19: The rising influence of Gen Z in Nepal has sparked a historic shift in the nations political scene. Recent election results

Lokesh Announces Job Calendar Every Ugadi; Interacts With Differently-Abled Beneficiaries, Vows Jobs Push

The minister stressed that derogatory expressionsparticularly those belittling women must be eschewed.

Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; says safe, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz top priority

In their telephonic conversation, the two leaders agree that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability

Quote of the day by Stephen R. Covey, I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of.... What does the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People really mean here?

Quote of the Day by Stephen R. Covey: More than 30 million copies of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People have been sold worldwide. That alone

Constables Among Five Nabbed in Dakamarri Drug Seizure

Investigations revealed that on March 14, while on duty at a checkpoint in the Vizianagaram district, Satish intercepted a suspicious individual

Iran Vows Revenge After Funeral for Fallen Heroes

Tehran, March 19: A large crowd gathered in Tehran on Wednesday to pay their respects at the funeral of the crew members of the frigate sunk by t

Gulmarg hotels withdraw HC pleas after J&K govt dispels eviction fears on lease expiry

Hoteliers in Gulmarg, facing eviction after lease expiry, have withdrawn their High Court petitions. The Jammu and Kashmir government assured the

Slain Iranian security chief Ali Larijani maintained cordial ties with India

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, had a cordial working relationship with India, with NSA Ajit Doval

Assam Congress weighs MPs flight to BJP

The fate of Pradyut Bordolois son, the Congress candidate from eastern Assams Margherita constituency, hangs in the balance

OSullivan and Trump Advance to Last 16 at World Snooker Open

Nanchang, March 18: Ronnie OSullivan, Judd Trump, and Zhao Xintong secured their spots in the last 16 of the World Snooker Open held in Yushan, J

Jerome Powell LIVE after Fed holds rates; Markets on edge as Trumps Iran war drives oil shock fears

Cyber-Slavery Trafficker Arrested in Vizag

Commissioner Dr Sankhabrata Bagchi warned the public against fraudulent overseas job offers and said strict action would be taken against offende

Supreme Leader vows retaliation as Iran orders Gulf oilfields to evacuate

The war in West Asia lurched into dangerous new territory on Wednesday, March 18, as Iran threatened to strike oil and gas facilities across the

Bus Body Code issue: Rahul flags cost burden; Gadkari stresses safety

KKRs Head Coach Nair Inspires Team Ahead of IPL 2026 Season

Mumbai, March 18: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nair delivered an inspiring message to his team before their first practice ses

Canal Breach Near Basapur Damages Crops, Roads; Farmers Stage Protest

The canal developed a breach around 10.30 pm. The gushing water entered adjoining farmlands, inundating vast stretches of agricultural land and c

Hyderabad: 3 Arrested for Illegal LPG Refilling

A case has been registered and further investigation into the incident is underway.

Waqf Board Inspects Idgahs for Id Prayers

Focus on sanitation, water and traffic for large prayer gatherings

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: 'The happy people are failures because they are on...' - inspiring lessons on happiness, success, self-growth by the queen of crime and Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There Were None author

Quote of the day by Agatha Christie: Agatha Christie's quote suggests that extreme contentment can hinder personal growth and ambition. True deve

Australian National Indian Film Festival Kicks Off with Boong Premiere, Anupam Kher Honored

Mumbai, March 18: Indian cinema enthusiasts in Australia have a reason to celebrate. The second edition of the National Indian Film Festival (NIF

Listen to me first!: Gabbard vs Ossoff erupt in heated Iran war clash at Senate hearing

Uttam Asks CWC Officials to Help TG on Floodplain Zoning

A.V. Ranganath, commissioner of the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), had presented on the functioning of HYDRAA

Tripura Achieves Zero Dropout Rate in Primary Schools, Says CM Manik Saha

Agartala, March 18: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on Wednesday that the state has achieved a zero dropout rate in primary schools

Nellore MP Appeals to Centre to Address Ration Dealers Issues

The MP said Joshi assured that the issues of ration dealers would be examined and steps taken towards resolving them.

Man Held For Stealing Gold Rings From Malls In Kukatpally

Police identified the accused as Merugu Sagar, a private company employee from Beeramguda in Sangareddy.

Quote of the Day (March 18, 2026): Heres looking at you, kid. Rick Blaine from Casablanca. A timeless quote on love, loss, and letting go in classic cinema

This quote of the day from Casablanca is a famous and inspiring quote about love and letting go. It shows deep feelings, respect, and life lesson

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Participates in Jammu Aarti at Raghunath Temple, Emphasizes Cultural Awakening

Jammu, March 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in the Shri Raghunath Ji Ki Jammu Aarti held at Raghunath Temple on Wednesday. He u

BSP Renews Demand for SC Status to Dalit Christians

They regretted that successive governments in Andhra Pradesh have lacked the political will to extend this status to the Dalits who practise Chri

Nicole KidmanKeith Urban divorce turns bitter as new claims rock family image

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urbans divorce, after 19 years of marriage, has reportedly grown increasingly complicated, with new claims highlighting f

CPI to organise Statewide protests on March 24

`World Flavours - One University food fest on March 22 in Vizag

22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list

Of these, 20 vessels have been assessed as critical to Indias energy security, carrying over 5 lakh tonnes of LNG and LPG and 16.76 lakh tonnes o

Search ops launched in 3 J&K districts; GOC IX Corps visits Kathua

Foresters Track Elusive Tiger to Recapture It in Kakinada Forest Area

As many as 11 teams with four core groups comprising forest officials from the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam tiger reserve, the national tiger conserv

Lokesh Joins Iftar, Promises Support to Needy Family

Minister Lokesh said he makes it a point to visit Muslim households every Ramzan.

Who is Dolores Huerta, and who was Cesar Chavez? Civil rights leaders' family, net worth, career

Who is Dolores Huerta, and who was Cesar Chavez? The report explains their civil rights work, family background, farmworker movement, United Farm

Qatar Airways Facilitates Return of 2,600 Indians Amid Middle East Tensions

New Delhi, March 18: Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Qatar Airways has significantly increased its flight operations to various cities

UN General Assemblys emergency session on March 18 is of crucial importance

India can play a proactive role in working on a ceasefire in the West Asian war By Ashok Nilakantan Ayers NEW YORK: The Middle East is on fire.

Gulmarg Land Lease Case Closed, Hoteliers To Opt For Government Settlement

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has closed the Gulmarg land lease case after a mass withdrawal of petitions.

Special Feature on World Sparrow Day The Sparrow: Natures Tiny Messenger

By Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora World Sparrow Day is dedicated to the tiny house sparrow and other birds. This day is observed annually on March 20 to r