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8 killed in Indore house fire after explosion at EV charging point; govt orders probe

Blaze engulfs three-storey home after car charging point blast in early morning hours

Assam Sees 86.5% Drop in Crimes Against Women, Claims Chief Minister Sarma

Guwahati, March 18: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that crimes against women in the state have decreased by 86.

Oil prices fall more than $2 as Iraqi, Kurdish authorities agree to export deal

Iraq's Oil Minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani said oil flows from Ceyhan were expected to start at 07.00 GMT on March 18, according to state media

Government mandates airlines to reserve 60% of seats free of charge

The Ministry, in its latest release, urges strict adherence to passenger rights framework, particularly in cases of delays, cancellations and den

Virat Kohli Returns to RCB for IPL 2026 Title Defense

Bengaluru, March 18: Former captain and cricketing icon Virat Kohli has joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2026. He arrived in

DMK allots 5 seats to CPI for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections

MK Stalin and CPIs Veerapandian signed the seat-sharing pact at Anna Arivalayam ahead of April 23 elections

About 90 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite the war

HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 (AP) About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and

Govt Asks Airlines Not To Levy Additional Charges For 60% Seats In Flights

New Delhi, Mar 18: The government on Wednesday said airlines have been asked not to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats in a domesti

NVIDIA DLSS 5 arrives this fall: Which games and gaming studios will receive this 'Hollywood' level VFX update?

DLSS 5: NVIDIA has officially announced DLSS 5, a breakthrough real-time neural rendering model moving beyond simple upscaling and frame generati

Watch | Ukrainian experts are in Middle East to help defend against Irans Shahed drones: Zelenskyy in London

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in London for high-level talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO chief Mark Rutte as Europe

DMK Finalizes Seat Sharing with Left Allies Ahead of Tamil Nadu Elections

Chennai, March 18: The ruling DMK is set to finalize its seat-sharing arrangement with its left allies, CPI and CPI(M), on Wednesday, as negotiat

AAP candidate list: Aam Aadmi Party releases second list for Assam assembly elections 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party has unveiled its second list of six candidates for the 2026 Assam assembly elections. The party announced its nominees for ke

Dhurandhar 2 loses 6 minutes in India: Beheading, cement block attack & eye-smashing scenes trimmed. Full CBFC 21 edit list inside

Dhurandhar 2, one of 2026's most anticipated films, has received an 'A' rating from the CBFC, with significant cuts made to graphic violence. Des

Tragic Nepal Bus Accident: Bodies of Seven Tamil Nadu Pilgrims Arrive in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 18: The bodies of seven Tamil Nadu pilgrims who tragically lost their lives in a bus accident in Nepal have been brought to New

Mughal Road Closed Due To Fresh Snowfall At Pir Ki Gali

JAMMU, Mar 18: Authorities on Wednesday closed the Mughal Road for all types of vehicular movement following fresh snowfall and rainfall at Pir K

Arresting Social Media Bullies Is Timely, Says Director Ashok Teja

The development comes after the arrest of a man for posting obscene remarks against actress Renu Desai on Instagram.

2 am shows to Rs 125 crore sales: Dhurandhar 2 hype hits peak

Hyderabad: After the massive success of Dhurandhar, fans are eagerly waiting for the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar. Th

Trump, Rubio call for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis

The Trump administration is looking for President Miguel Daz-Canel to leave as the U.S. continues negotiating with the Cuban government, accordin

Anupam Khers Family Drama: Mother Dulari Supports Raju in Nicker Controversy

Mumbai, March 18: Renowned Hindi cinema actor Anupam Kher is currently promoting his film Tanvi the Great. Alongside his film activities, he ofte

Supermicro Among First to Unveil NVIDIA BlueField-4 STX Storage Server to Improve AI Inference Performance

Rubio denies U.S. seeking to oust Cuba President

In a late-night post on X, Marco Rubio said that the article by The New York Times was fake and was among media reports that relied on charlatans

Peru names new Prime Minister after surprise resignation of Denisse Miralles

Perus interim President appoints General Luis Enrique Arroyo as new PM, former Defence Minister under Ms. Miralles, along with new Ministers for

Election officials seize 6 lakh unaccounted cash in Vellore, nearby districts

In a similar incident, election officials seized 2.5 lakh from textile traders near Ambur town in Tirupattur when they stopped their vehicle on C

Special Team to Monitor Election Observers in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, March 18: In a bid to ensure complete transparency in the West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has dec

Kerala elections: Nemom battle heats up as BJP looks to reclaim lost ground

The BJP is targeting the Nemom constituency in Kerala for a crucial electoral victory. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar is the party's candida

Microsoft weighs legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI cloud deal: Report

The issue centres on whether Amazon Web Services can offer OpenAIs new commercial product, called Frontier, without violating the deal

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about the Justice Departments sex trafficking investigation of J

Tragic Incident in Mainpuri: Three Lives Lost as Tin Shed Collapses

Mainpuri, March 18: A tragic incident unfolded in the Aithapura village of Mainpuri district on Tuesday night when a tin shed collapsed due to a

Federal Reserve could signal no interest rate cuts this year in wake of Iran war

WASHINGTON, March 18, 2026 (AP) A key question hangs over the Federal Reserves two-day meeting that ends Wednesday: Will central bank policymake

Raja Krishnamoorthi Narrowly Loses Democratic Senate Nomination in Illinois

New Delhi, March 18: Indian-American leader Raja Krishnamoorthi faced a narrow defeat in the Democratic Senate nomination race in Illinois. Accor

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Draw Announced: India Clubbed with Pakistan in Group Stage

FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 draw announced in Amsterdam. India placed with Pakistan in mens group; full pools for men and women revealed.

Finnish Presidents Jog with Canadian PM Turns into Chat About Dhurandhar

Stubb responds that the reaction was huge after he revealed he had seen the film.

Why US Navy, the world's most powerful, can't secure a narrow 21-mile gap of Strait of Hormuz: A video explains

Iran is disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump seeks allied help to reopen the vital waterway. Analysts warn this

Flight cancellations and delays continue after U.S. storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east

Carriers cancelled more than 1,100 U.S. flights on Tuesday (March 17) and delayed about 7,300 others, according to flight-tracking site FlightAwa

Environmentalists Raise Concerns Over Proposed Highway Corridor in Western Ghats

Chennai, March 18: A proposed highway corridor traversing the ecologically sensitive Sengottai (Ariyanakavu) Gap in the Western Ghats has sparked

IRGC Strikes Over 100 Targets In Tel Aviv Amid Operation True Promise 4

Tehran [Iran], Mar 18: The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has reportedly struck over 100 targets in Tel Aviv in retaliation for the killi

Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Suspension of 8 Lok Sabha MPs revoked; Speaker Birla says no more display of banners, posters

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hit out at opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha for creating a false narrative that Railways was no more for the poo

Lulu Group moves more than 8,000 tonnes of food products from India to Gulf nations, ensures steady supply

The company has transported essential commodities, including fruits and vegetables, rice, eggs, meat, and other staples on chartered flights and

rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in RBSE Rajasthan result 2026 Live: Class 10 results to be announced by March 20; check all the latest updates here

Tamil Nadu Allocates 800 Crore for Upcoming Elections with Focus on CCTV Surveillance and Voter Engagement

Chennai, March 18: The Tamil Nadu government has allocated 800 crore to ensure that the upcoming assembly elections are conducted in a free, fair

Iran confirms security chief and key wartime leader Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike

Larijani is the most high-profile Iranian death since an airstrike killed former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

USD 2,600 Exit Bonus Offered To Illegal Immigrants for Self-deportation

Receive a FREE flight home and a USD 2,600 exit bonus when you use CBP Home to self-deport, DHS said in a post on X.

Karimnagar Urban Excise CI Ramu Arrested in Corruption Case

ACB arrests officer after evidence reveals corrupt practices during his tenure in Sircilla

Student Protests Criminalised: Why Universities Are Witnessing a 'Bloody Spring'

Why did central universities across India witness a bloody spring? Why were student protests criminalised?

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Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries gets customs duty order from Mundra authority

Reliance Industries has been issued a customs duty order of over Rs 17 lakh. Mundra Customs alleges incorrect classification of imported goods le

Sara Ali Khan asked to prove faith before Badrinath, Kedarnath visit

Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temp

SSB Soldier Dies by Self-Inflicted Gunshot in Jharkhand

Chhatra, March 18: A soldier from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) reportedly shot himself with his service rifle in Chhatra district, Jharkhand, re

Zendayas New Ring Fuels Notion That She and Tom Holland Are Married

She arrived for Tuesday's premiere with what appeared to be a wedding band next to a large ring that started speculation at January's Golden Glob

Cyber Attacks on U.S. House of Representatives Surge to 3 Billion in 2025

Washington, March 18: The U.S. House of Representatives faced a significant rise in cyber threats in 2025. Officials reported that the Houses web

LPG crunch pushes PM POSHAN kitchens back to firewood, burdening women workers

The PM POSHAN scheme which serves about 11 crore children across 10.35 lakh schools, mostly from socially disadvantaged and low-income background

7 Killed In Fire After Explosion At EV Charging Point Outside House In Indore

INDORE, Mar 18: Seven persons were killed when a fire broke out after an explosion at an electric car charging point outside a three-storey house

Discover the Magical Benefits of Tree Pose for Strength and Stress Relief

New Delhi, March 18: In todays fast-paced world, maintaining balance and mental peace is essential. One effective way to achieve this is through

Two builders booked for Rs 87L investment fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Central Crime Station police have booked two directors of a construction firm for duping a businessman of Rs 87 lakh in an investm

Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting homeland

Senior intelligence officials face congressional hearings this week. They will be questioned on the war in Iran, including a deadly strike on a s

Gujarat assembly complex gets bomb threat during ongoing budget session; search on

A bomb threat email disrupted the Gujarat assembly complex on Wednesday morning. Proceedings were set to begin for the budget session. Staff and

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz using 5,000-pound bombs

Bihar Board 10th Result 2026 date and time: Check latest updates on results.biharboardonline.com and steps to download the scorecard

Bihar Board 10th Result 2026 will be released on March 27, 2026, at 11 AM. Students can check their results on the official BSEB website. They ne

Gold and Silver Prices Decline Ahead of US Fed Decision

Mumbai, March 18: Ahead of the US Federal Reserves decision, gold and silver prices have weakened in Wednesdays trading session. Gold prices drop

Middle East war: South Korea secures extra 18 milion barrels of oil from UAE

West Asia war: South Korea will receive an additional 18 million barrels of oil from the United Arab Emirates. This move aims to secure supplies

OpenAI to sell AI to U.S. agencies through Amazon cloud unit

OpenAI, which had previously focused on unclassified government use, has now secured a Pentagon contract

India and EU Strengthen Ties for Sustainable Mobility Systems

New Delhi, March 18: Policymakers and industry experts have emphasized the importance of deepening India-EU cooperation in research, innovation,

Rupee falls 3 paise to 92.43 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI) The rupee fell 3 paise to 92.43 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, weighed down by FII outflows and a strong

Watch: Why is Maharashtras Freedom of Religion Bill so controversial?

Maharashtras Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 has sparked a major political and legal debate. The proposed law aims to prevent forced religious con

U.S. offers $2,600 exit bonus for illegal migrants to self-deport voluntarily

Department of Homeland Securitys post on X had promotional posters for free flights to India, Colombia and China

Three MBBS students killed in scooter accident in Keralas Kozhikode

The accident took place around 2.30 a.m. when the electric scooter they were travelling on crashed into an electric post and fell into a drainage

Five rescued from drowning at Goa beaches, Dudhsagar waterfall over weekend

Two incidents were reported at Candolim beach

Japan, US to discuss joint rare earths development, says Sanae Takaichi

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will discuss joint deep-sea rare earth development with US President Donald Trump. Japan recently retrieved

Fire Breaks Out in Four-Story Building in Palam, New Delhi

New Delhi, March 18: A massive fire erupted on Wednesday in a four-story residential building in the Palam area, causing panic among residents. U

Israel claims killing of Irans top security chief in overnight strike

The Israeli military also announced it killed Gholam Reza Soleimani, who led a powerful internal security service that has crushed waves of mass

Odisha Congress suspends three MLAs for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha polls

These MLAs are Ramesh Chandra Jena of Sanakhemundi, Dasarathi Gomango of Mohana and Sofia Firdous of Barabati-Cuttack

LPG Cylinder prices today: Non-KYC holders to pay more? Check LPG rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and more

LPG Cylinder prices in India: India's household energy costs are under scrutiny due to gas supply issues, though improved imports are expected to

CAF Declares Morocco Champion of African Cup of Nations Amid Controversy

New Delhi, March 18: A significant controversy has emerged in African football. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the re

In Big Relief For Fliers, Centre Says No Selection Fee On 60% Seats

Keep Atleast 60% Seats On Flights Free Of Cost: Government Tells Airlines

Video: Raja Singh claims threat to life during Ramnavami Shobha Yatra

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh alleged that some persons are threatening to kill him during the Sri Ramnavami Shobha Yatra to be held

'Us Needs No Help': Trump Fumes At NATO Over Iran War Pushback

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, grousing t

Lebanon says Israel strikes on central Beirut kill at least six

The Israeli military subsequently issued an evacuation warning for a building in central Beiruts Bashoura neighbourhood

At least seven killed in fire after explosion at EV charging point outside house in Indore

A child was reported missing following the incident and was being searched, the ACP said

How patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes can add years to their lives

A new study shows that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and may even add years to their

Iranian Projectile Hits Near Australian Military HQ in UAE: PM Albanese

I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe, Albanese told reporters

Netanyahu hopes strikes on Iran will lead to uprising and regime change

Israel is targeting Iran's security forces aiming to weaken the government and spark a popular uprising. Prime Minister Netanyahu believes these

Iran vows retaliation for death of security chief Larijani

Iran vows retaliation for the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Trump's tariffs were supposed to help manufacturers, but instead theyre hurting them

American manufacturing faces challenges due to President Trump's tariffs. Businesses report increased costs and reduced workforces. While the adm

Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan port

Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government have reached an agreement to restart oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan energy hub. Oil flow is expected t

US securities regulator issues long-awaited crypto guidance

SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the agency should consider a safe harbour proposal to provide crypto companies with bespoke pathways to raise capital

Healthcare platform CureBay acquires Saveos pharma distribution business to deepen rural reach

The deal brings into CureBay a network that serves more than 10,000 retail pharmacies across southern India, along with distribution hubs in Beng

Response To Meningitis Outbreak In The UK Shows Why Contact Tracing Is Key To Containment

A deadly meningitis outbreak in the UK has triggered rapid contact tracing and preventive treatment. Experts say this public health tool is cruci

Alia Bhatt Shares Birthday Photo Dump with Ranbir, Daughter Raha

In another picture, Alia was seen blowing out her birthday candles, as well as the adorable snapshots of Alia and her sister Shaheen Bhatt.

PM Modi Highlights the Courage and Confidence of Indias Youth

New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the significance of valor and the profound impact a brave individual can have on the

How Trump's Hormuz push tests Japan's pacifist limits

President Trump's call for allies to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz challenges Japan's pacifist constitution. Prime Minister Tak