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Real Madrid Eliminates Manchester City; Arsenal and PSG Advance to Quarterfinals

New Delhi, March 18: Major upsets unfolded in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1, knocking them out o

Father, Daughter Burnt Alive in Fire Mishap in Hanumakonda

Daughter dies while trying to save father; police launch investigation

Argentina Officially Withdraws from the World Health Organization

Buenos Aires, March 18: Argentinas Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, announced that the country has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organi

Poco X8 Pro Max, Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Iron Man Edition launched in India

Both devices feature a metal frame, and racetrack-inspired camera modules paired with dynamic RGB lighting

Nirav Modi seeks to reopen UK extradition case over torture risk

London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modis application hearing seeking permission to reopen his extradition appeal concluded in the High Court

Iran War Day 19 Live News: US-Israel intensify strikes, Iran confirms Larijani death while Tehran's nuclear sites come under threat

US-Israel war on Iran: Day 19 of the US-Israel war on Iran sees a major escalation. Ali Larijani, a key Iranian leader, was killed in a US-Israel

Supreme Court to Hear EDs Petition Against CM Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Interference in I-PAC Raids

New Delhi, March 18: The Supreme Court will hear a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday. The petition alleges that Wes

Hormuz Wont Return to Pre-War Status: Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

His remarks come amid escalating tensions in the region following ongoing military confrontations involving the United States, Israel and Iran

China ignores Trumps Hormuz request as Iran war deepens, Beijing visit delayed

China wont help the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz as requested by President Donald Trump, but it is probably welcoming the delay in T

Raids on Hyderabad eateries for misuse of domestic LPG cylinders

Hyderabad: Raids have been conducted at several eateries over the misuse of domestic LPG cylinders. During the raids, authorities have also seize

Essential Ayurvedic Guidelines for Eating Fruits

New Delhi, March 18: Ayurveda offers numerous guidelines for healthy living, including dietary practices. It emphasizes choosing food and lifesty

Morocco declared African football champion after Senegal stripped of title

Senegal walkoff during final means they forfeit match, says CAF Appeal Board; Senegal to appeal decision to Court of Arbitration for Sports

CBSE Opens List Of Candidates Window For Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exams 2026: Schools have been advised to encourage students willing to appear for the second examination to submit the

Far North Queensland on high alert as category 4 cyclone Narelle threatens coast with winds, floods, and record tides

Far North Queensland faces severe weather as Tropical Cyclone Narelle, a Category 4 storm, heads towards the coast. Destructive winds up to 200 k

I-PAC raid row: SC to hear ED plea on Mamata Banerjee interference

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a plea on Wednesday, March 18, filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging int

Live: Telangana Assembly Budget Session to Begin with Question Hour

Discussions to include Warehousing Corporation annual report (201920) and motion of thanks to Governors address

Karnataka Delegation to Meet PM Modi Post State Elections, Says D.K. Shivakumar

New Delhi, March 18: Following the completion of assembly elections in several states, a multi-party delegation from Karnataka is set to meet Pri

'Not be drawn into wider war...': Starmer, Macron reject military involvement in Hormuz

U.S. Lawmakers Push for Permanent Tariff Ban on Digital Goods Ahead of WTO Meeting

Washington, March 18: Ahead of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting, U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a permanent ban on taxes

Iran confirms security chief Larijani killed amid ongoing war

Irans Supreme National Security Council said Larijani was killed in an overnight strike along with his son and aides. State media also reported t

Iran Says Its Defence Won't Fall After Ali Larijani's Killing. Here's Why

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the killing of top Iranian officials, including security chief Ali Larijani, will not be a s

Sensex Today, Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex, Nifty Likely To Open In Green For 3rd Straight Day

Stock Market Live Updates Sensex Today: India VIX cools 13 per cent in two days. However, it is still well above pre-Iran war levels.

Terror group planned India hits, backed Myanmar rebels: Probe

American, 6 Ukrainians In NIA Custody

U.S. Lawmakers Warn of National Security Risks from Chinas AI and Robotics Advancements

Washington, March 18: U.S. lawmakers and industry experts have raised alarms about Chinas advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics,

'Politics' had suffered trust crisis in past, says Rajnath

Sanju Samsons Move to CSK: A Strategic Decision for Team Balance and Fan Engagement

New Delhi, March 18: Sanju Samson, the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman who played a crucial role in Indias T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, is set to s

Madhya Pradesh: Seven killed in fire at house in Indore

Indore: Seven people were killed after a fire broke out at a house in Madhya Pradeshs Indore city early on Wednesday, March 18 police said. The b

Can the Strait of Hormuz blockade break the Internet?

Few people realise that the ocean floor beneath the Persian Gulf and Red Sea is crisscrossed with thousands of kilometres of fibre-optic cable

Oscars 2026 Red Carpet: The 8 Best-Dressed Actors of the Night

Priyanka Chopra The global icon was a vision in white in a custom Dior strapless gown from the Spring 2026 couture collection.

Shocking Family Tragedy in Lucknow: Son-in-Law Killed by In-Laws

Lucknow, March 18: A heart-wrenching incident has emerged from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. A family dispute escalated to a tragic end

RCB On Sale: Bid Likely To Cross USD 2 Billion, 2 Contenders In Final Stage

The sale of IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is entering the final stages with two parties emerging as the final contenders, accor

An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.

Three die from suspected toxic gas in Raipur hospital septic tank

Raipur: Three persons died, apparently due to inhalation of toxic gases, inside a septic tank at a private hospital here late Tuesday, March 17,

Govt plans to delink women's quota from delimitation exercise

A kidney sale that led to a CB-CID probe in Tamil Nadu

The nexus of agents with doctors and hospitals in the illegal sale of kidneys was exposed, the then Deputy Superintendent of Police V. Parthasara

Gunfire Erupts at Punjab University, Raising Concerns Over Campus Safety

Chandigarh, March 18: A significant incident of gunfire has occurred near the Botany Department at Punjab University in Chandigarh, raising suspi

Top US Security Official Quits; Says Iran Didn't Pose Immediate Threat

Joe Kent, who headed the National Counterterrorism Center, is the first senior official in Trump's administration to resign over the conflict, no

Early indications show Israel tank fire hit U.N. Lebanon base, Ghanaian peacekeepers wounded

UNIFIL faces increased risks amid Israeli-Hezbollah tensions; Mission fired on sporadically in recent months

Iran missile strike kills two in central Israel, say medics

Missiles from Iran struck near Tel Aviv, killing two people. Railway services across Israel were suspended after shrapnel damaged a station. The

U.S. Approves Over $330 Billion in Arms Sales Amid Pressure for Faster Delivery

Washington, March 18: A senior official from the U.S. State Department revealed that the United States approved arms exports exceeding $330 billi

Tulsi Gabbard Defends Trump After Resignation of Anti-Terror Chief Over Iran Conflict

Washington, March 18: Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, has come to President Donald Trumps defense regarding his decision to

When is Eid 2026 in India? Check date, Chand Raat timings, significance, how Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, and more

Eid 2026: In India, Eid-Ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on Saturday, March 21, 2026, a day after the moon is sighted. Eid al-Fitr, also called

Science & tech ministry approves setting up of quantum teaching facilities at 23 institutions

U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Bases Near Hormuz Strait

Washington, March 18: The United States has launched new strikes on Iranian missile bases near the Hormuz Strait. Military officials report that

1 dead and another wounded in shooting at US Air Force base in New Mexico

A shooting incident at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo has resulted in one fatality and one injury. The base was placed on lockdown follo

Lights out, pressure up: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio demand new Cuba leadership

America's President Donald Trump has promised swift action against Cuba's government. This comes as US sanctions, including halting oil exports,

4 IAF-controlled civil airports to face temp shutdown for runway repair; Jodhpur facility first to be shut from March 29 for month

Patience, experience: Sukhmeet and Dhiraj captain LPG tankers safely to India

Israel Iran War: UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official

The United Arab Emirates is considering joining a U.S. initiative to safeguard maritime trade in the Strait of Hormuz. This vital waterway faces

SC seeks response from Gujarat, Maharashtra on Bilkis Bano case convicts plea

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on a plea by two convicts in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case, linked to the 2002 post-Godhra

Bangladesh Cricket Board Faces Scrutiny Over T20 World Cup Withdrawal

Dhaka, March 18: The decision of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to withdraw from the T20 World Cup 2026 is back in the spotlight. The newly f

SC urges govt to bring in law on paternity leave

No early bonding, P 18

Trump Slams NATO Over Hormuz Support Refusal, Embraces Going it Alone

While he expressed resentment at traditional U.S. allies, Trump insisted he's OK with the solidifying dynamic of the conflict, which, for better

Breaking News Live Updates: Fire breaks out in a house in the Brijeshwari Annexe residential locality in Indore

Ali Larijani: Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker

Despite his relative moderation, Ali Larijani played an allegedly central role in the bloody crushing of mass protests in January

Cousin Lovers Safe In Florida After Statewide Ban On Marriage Fails

A Florida bill to ban first-cousin marriage failed after the larger health bill containing it died in the state House of Representatives.

400 killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital; India slams 'barbaric act'

Strike lands near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

A projectile struck near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Tuesday evening. Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that no

Tamil Nadu weather today: Will it rain in Chennai, Coimbatore, Thoothukudi on March 18? Here's what IMD has predicted for this week

Chennai weather: Tamil Nadu is likely to receive light rainfall with thunderstorms or lightning on Wednesday, March 18. According to the India Me

Women in the travel and tourism industry; Challenges in India's defencetech startup ecosystem

According to UN Tourism, in 2024, 1.4 billion people travelled across international borders. The number for domestic travel within India alone wa

LPG (liberalisation, privatisation, globalisation) has hit industry: SC

Govt obligations to provide for road, education can't be industry: AG

SC judge: Was reference to 7-J bench, then to 9-J bench valid?

BJP-NCP candidates secure top posts in Latur Zilla Parishad

The Zilla Parishad elections were held on February 7 and appointment of the president concluded on March 16

67% of India's unemployed youth are graduates: Report

6 Killed, 24 Wounded in Israeli Strikes on Beirut

Human remains were also recovered from the site and their identities will be determined after DNA testing, the ministry statement said

Yes, I'm Alive: Netanyahu Debunks Death Rumours In New Clip With US Envoy

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has released another video message, this time alongside US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, dismiss

US Hits Iran Missiles Near Hormuz With 5,000-Pound 'Bunker Buster' Bombs

In the first major action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has said it had hit Iranian missile sites near the critical waterway wi

6 Ukrainians held for 'terror plot', Kyiv seeks quick release

Former Dealshare CEO believes Indias next big consumer play is youth sports

Bengaluru-based Sports For Life wants to turn structured sports training into a national, tech-enabled platform, much like Cult.fit did for fitne

Word of the day - Incorrigible

Incorrigible means someone or something cannot be changed. This word describes persistent bad habits or stubborn personalities. It highlights tra

Krvvy is taking a function-first approach to design innerwear for women

Founded by Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj in May 2024, the D2C startup is focusing on comfort-led innerwear and shapewear for Indian body types wh

SBI raises6,051 crore through issue of bonds

The bonds are issued for 10 years, with a call option after 5 years and each anniversary date thereafter

Iran War Live Updates: Strike kills Iran's top security chief, US hits missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with bunker bombs

Two killed in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches; eyewitness recounts the horror

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Tehran confirms security chief Larijani's death, targets Tel Aviv with 'cluster warheads' in retaliatory strikes

2 dead near Tel Aviv; U.S. military says hit Iran missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with 'bunker buster' bombs

We will Pursue, Find, Neutralise Him: Israel on Mojtaba Khamenei

Spokesperson Effie Defrin said that the Israeli military currently has no information about Khameneis whereabouts.

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: ECI deploys over 1,000 Central observers for upcoming Assembly polls

Pradyut Bordoloi, the Congress MP from Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha seat, quit the party following differences with State party president Gaurav Gogo

Morning Digest: Top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns to protest Iran war; LPG consumption slumps 17% in March on war-related shortages, and more

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Gunman killed and employee hospitalised after a shooting at a Georgia VA clinic, police say

A Veterans Affairs employee was taken by helicopter to a hospital after the gunfire Tuesday (March 17, 2026) afternoon

After Australia, Brazil Moves To Restrict Social Media For Under-16s

Brazil began implementing new measures on Tuesday to restrict minors' access to social media and prevent them from viewing violent or illegal con

Two killed near Tel Aviv after Iranian missile launches: Israeli medics

The emergency responder had earlier released a statement saying the two patients were found in serious condition, while police had confirmed repo

U.S. targets Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

U.S.-Iran war latest updates: Top Iranian security, military officials killed in strikes, death toll crosses 2200, missile alert in Dubai

U.S.-Israeli war has killed at least 1,300 people in Iran, more than 900 in Lebanon and 12 in Israel, according to officials in those countries.

1,600 Indians Return On 5 Qatar Airways Flights Amid Airspace Curbs

Around 1,600 Indian nationals travelled to India on five Qatar Airways flights on Tuesday, even as the airline continues to operate limited servi

Retired officials demand Rahul Gandhi's apology over Parliament protest

Cesar Chavez controversy: What are abuse allegations against US labor icon? What will happen on Cesar Chavez Day?

Cesar Chavez allegations: Cesar Chavez Day on March 31, his birthday, was named a federal commemorative holiday by President Barack Obama in 2014

BJP lashes out at Congress for 'endorsing' USCIRF report

Daniel Dye-David Malukas video: NASCAR driver suspended after controversial live stream. What did Daniel Dye say? Details here

Daniel Dye apologized to David Malukas in a social media post, calling his comments 'careless'.

Jammu Aviation Transformation

The ongoing expansion of the Jammu Airport marks a transformative phase in the regions aviation infrastructure and economic landscape. For decade