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OnePlus launches Nord Buds 4 Pro with spatial audio and ANC

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro also supports slide controls for volume

PM Invites Global Investors to Invest in Power Sector

In a written message read out by Union Power Secretary Pankaj Aggarwal at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, Modi said India stands at a definin

Engineering college student dies by suicide in Medchal district

Hyderabad: A tragic incident has been reported in Medchal district where a student of Siddharth Engineering College died by suicide. Nandini, a t

Qatar declares two Iranian embassy officials persona non grata over attack on gas facility

Qatars Foreign Ministry said that the two officials have 24 hours to vacate the country

Seats That Defied Keralas Political Swings An Election Data Interactive

From 1982 to 2016, Kerala's electorate rotated power between UDF and LDF. But these seats resisted the swings.

Consider Kavitha's Application to Register Telangana Praja Jagruti: Delhi HC to EC

The petitioner's lawyer requested the court to direct the ECI to take a decision on the application within four weeks, saying local body election

Delhi HC urges ECI to consider Kavithas plea to register Telangana Jagruti

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday, March 19, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BR

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson was Rajasthan Royal's face, his loss massive: Faf du Plessis

Sanju Samson's exit from Rajasthan Royals marks a major shift. Former captain Faf du Plessis highlights Samson's iconic status. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Supreme Court seeks fresh HC hearing after convict flags unfair 20-year bail and reduced prison term

Supreme Court says the case is one of give him an inch and he will ask for a mile

Delhi HC nudges EC on K Kavithas Telangana Praja Jagruti plea

The Delhi High Court has asked the Election Commission of India to consider K Kavitha's plea to register her political party, Telangana Praja Jag

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Falls Flat with Weak Story and Outdated Treatment

Director Harish Shankar, who once struck gold with Gabbar Singh, goes overboard here by relying heavily on formulaic hero-elevation scenes

'Sarke Chunar' row: NCW issues summons to Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt

The National Commission for Women has summoned Nora Fatehi, Sanjay Dutt, and others over obscenity allegations in the song 'Sarke Chunar'. The so

Bhopal: Meat shops to remain shut a day before Eid for Cheti Chand

Bhopal: Meat shops in Madhya Pradeshs Bhopal were ordered to remain closed one day before Eid on the occasion of the religious festival Cheti Cha

Iran War: India faces 'triple threat' amid West Asia crisis

Iran War: India faces a potential riple threat from a West Asian crisis, with rising energy costs, declining remittances, and reverse labour mig

Fuel from air and water? China start-up, co-founded by ex Tesla VP, claims big breakthrough amid oil crisis

At a time when the world is grappling with oil crisis due to the Middle East conflict, a Chinese startup Carbonology has announced a big breakthr

With Hormuz Shut, Saudi's Yanbu Is Gulf's Only Oil Hope. It's Being Attacked

Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco's 'Samref' refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu has been hit in an aerial strike after similar attacks on energy

Indias solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says

Jump in renewables capacity expected to reduce dependence on coal as source of electricity generation to 49% in 10 years from 70% currently

Not In Race, Kerala Chief Minister Post Should Go To Elected MLA: S Tharoor

Kerala Elections: CM should be picked from among the elected MLAs, said Shashi Tharoor.

J&K Polices Proactive, Innovative Strategy Paying Dividends

Terror-related incidents on decline in Jammu upper reaches Elite units of J&K Police Snow Leopards, Markhor on job JAMMU, Mar 19: The proactive a

Beijing tells US to stop hyping 'China threat theory'

China urged the United States on Thursday to stop hyping the theory that China is a threat, after a US intelligence report said Beijing does not

8 Bullets, 10 Seconds: Chandigarh Realtor Shot Dead Outside Gym

A property dealer was shot dead outside a gym in Chandigarh when two unidentified bike-borne attackers rained bullets on him on Wednesday.

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 'serious concerns'

The Congress party has raised significant objections to the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill. They claim the bill infringes upon th

10 Districts in Telangana Likely to Get Scattered Rains

The State might experience cold day temperatures between 31 degrees Celsius and 33degrees Celsius as per March climate: Telangana Watherman

RSS Needs To Increase Activism On Social Media As Work Expands: Bhagwat

NAGPUR, Mar 19: Social media is widely used, and there is a need for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to increase activism on such platforms for a

Chandrababu Naidu Calls for Telugus No.1 by 2047 Vision at Ugadi Celebrations

At Vijayawada event, Andhra Pradesh CM outlines development roadmap, jobs plan, Polavaram completion, and revival of joint family values

Controversy Erupts Over Iftar Party on Ganges: OP Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadavs Remarks

Lucknow, March 19: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has sharply criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samaj

Rajnath Cites Global Conflicts To Urge Self-Reliance In Drone Manufacturing

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: India must develop a robust ecosystem for drone manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday, highlighting l

Taiwan rejects China's energy security 'reunification' offer amid West Asian war

Taiwan, which had received a third of its liquefied natural gas from Qatar and sources no energy from China, has said it has secured alternative

Sarke Chunar Singer Mangli Apologises, Updated Version To Release Soon

In a statement posted on Social Media last night, the Telugu folk singer said the lyrics of the song have been updated, and the correct version w

Watch: Saudi Arabia hosts urgent talks as Iran war escalates across Gulf

Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations in Riyadh to discuss regional security as the Iran wa

Govt Aims to Make Farmers King of all Professions: Revanth Reddy

The Chief Minister said that the new Telugu year is being dedicated to the farmers welfare and hence the government is moving forward with an obj

Kuwait Says Drone Attack Targeting Oil Refinery Sparked Fire

The refinery is one of the biggest in the Middle East, with a petroleum production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day

US-Israel-Iran war: Fire erupts at two Kuwaiti refineries after drone strikes

Kuwait experienced two major fires at its oil facilities on Thursday. Drone attacks targeted the Mina Abdullah and Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries. Eme

CPI(M) Faces Internal Strife Ahead of Kerala Assembly Elections, Says VD Satheesan

Kochi, March 19: The political atmosphere in Kerala is heating up as the state approaches the 2026 Assembly elections. VD Satheesan, the Leader o

KVS Admission 2026-27: Check start and last date, online process, age criteria, documents needed for Class 1 and Balvatika

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan announces admission guidelines for the 2026-27 academic year. Online registrations for Class I and Balvatika-1 begin

Navratri, Eid Special trains list: Check full schedule of trains announced by Indian Railways

Indian Railways is running special trains to manage the festive travel rush for Chaitra Navratri and Eid. This initiative aims to ease passenger

Kerala lottery Karunya Plus KN-615 results today (19 March 2026): 1 crore winner number & full list

Karunya Plus KN-615 Lottery Result (19/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN-615

Asian shares skid as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps

BANGKOK, Mar 19: Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US sto

All About Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit In Israeli Strikes

Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter

X, TikTok And Instagram Worse For Your Mental Health Than WhatsApp, Facebook: Study

A University of Oxford study finds that algorithmic social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok harm mental health compared to connection-fo

Heartbreak over cat death: 20-year-old girl takes own life in Hyderabad

The police have registered a case, and the body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Further investigation is underway.

Bill to curb forced religious conversions tabled in Chhattisgarh Assembly

Chhattisgarh has introduced a new bill in its assembly to prevent religious conversions. The proposed legislation aims to stop conversions throug

Indian exporters facing shipment delays amid West Asia crisis; govt sets up inter-ministerial group

Indian exporters are grappling with significant shipment delays. The ongoing West Asia conflict is disrupting trade routes, impacting the movemen

61-year-old woman dead after gondola crashes in Swiss Alps

A 61-year-old woman died when a cable car crashed down a snowy mountain at a popular ski resort in the Swiss Alps. Police have launched an invest

Atanu Chakraborty resigns as HDFC Bank chairman citing ethical concerns

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical concer

Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Kill 18 In Pakistan's Karachi

Heavy rain and strong winds left at least 18 people dead in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, city authorities and rescue services said on Th

Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets IPO price band at Rs 201-212; issue opens Mar 24

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) Ltd has fixed a price band of Rs 201-212 per share for its upcoming I

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran conferred honorary knighthood by UK

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran received an honorary knighthood from the British government. This honour recognizes his significant contribu

No benefit from India-EU FTA, hope plug-in hybrids are included: Automobili Lamborghini Chairman-CEO

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Italian supersports carmaker Automobili Lamborghini will not get any benefit from the India-EU free trade pact as plug-in hybr

Nitish Kumar to File Nomination for JD(U) President Today

New Delhi, March 19: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will file his nomination for the position of President of the Janata Dal (United) today. T

CADB to provide USD 10 bn to Pak under 2026-30 strategy

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about USD 10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years,

Iran crisis will likely push the world towards non-Mideast supply: Japan's JERA

A major war between the U.S. and Israel with Iran is shifting global energy markets. Buyers are looking towards North America for Liquefied Natur

Iranian Americans mark Persian New Year with mix of sadness and joy

LOS ANGELES, Mar 19: After thousands of Iranian demonstrators were killed in a January crackdown, Shima Razavi Gacek wanted to keep alive her fam

Congress says higher education Bill violative of federal structure, raises 7 serious concerns

New Delhi, Mar 19: The Congress on Thursday expressed serious concerns over the new Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, alleging that t

Vikram Doraiswami Appointed as Next Indian Ambassador to China

Doraiswami is currently serving as the High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom

BJP Lists 88 for Assam Polls; Sarma from Jalukbari

The party named former Congress leader Pradyut Bordoloi as its candidate from Dispur assembly seat.

The Workplace Is Changing. Can AI Make It More Inclusive?

If designed thoughtfully, AI can make workplaces more accessible for people with different needs & ways of working.

Major Setback for Congress Ahead of Kerala Elections as K. Sudhakaran Considers Exit

New Delhi, March 19: Congress is facing a significant setback just before the Kerala Assembly elections. Senior leader and Kannur MP K. Sudhakara

Thousands of Moldovans cut off from water after Russian strike on Ukrainian hydropower plant

BALTI (Moldova), Mar 19: Tens of thousands of Moldovans have been left without water after a Russian strike on a hydroelectric plant in neighbour

Social media makes people unhappy World Happiness Report

The 2026 World Happiness Report found that life satisfaction among those under 25 in some English-speaking countries has fallen sharply over the

Thai Parliament convenes to vote for new Prime Minister with incumbent leader expected to stay

BANGKOK, Mar 19:The Thai Parliament convened Thursday as lawmakers prepared to vote for a new prime minister, more than a month after a general e

Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote

The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House

Iran says 'Israel First Tax' to hit US economy; Pentagon's $200b is the 'tip of the iceberg'

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the United States economy faces an 'Israel First Tax'. He cited the Pentagon's $200 bill

BJP Fields Charantimath For Bagalkot Bypoll

BJP intent to bank on familiarity and caste arithmetic to reclaim the seat.

Kings of K-Pop: Fans Gearing Up For BTS's ARIRANG Comeback

Roughly 15,000 tickets for the concert sold in an instant, but around 260,000 more fans are expected to throng Seoul for the open-air show.

At least 19 killed due to heavy showers, thunderstorm in Pakistans Karachi

KARACHI, Mar 19: At least 19 people have been killed in various rain-related incidents in Pakistans Karachi which was hit by heavy showers, thund

SC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Elvish Yadav in Snake Venom Case

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh found procedural lapses in the manner in which the complaint and FIR were filed and noted t

Uttarakhand CM Wishes Residents a Prosperous Hindu New Year

Dehradun, March 19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended warm greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of Hindu

Recent Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks In London, New York Raise Alarm: Is India At Risk?

Recent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in cities like London and New York highlight growing public health risks linked to contaminated water syst

Opinion: Opinion | The Story Of Why Two Iran 'Proxies' Haven't Joined The War Against Israel - Yet

Their silence from two of its strongest groups may possibly hinge on two factors.

Dont put cart before horse: Court rejects Lalus plea seeking unrelied documents for trial

NEW DELHI, Mar 19: A Delhi court has rejected the pleas of former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi seeking over 1,600 u

Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says

DUBAI, March 19 (Reuters) Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory,

After MP Pradyut Bordoloi Joined BJP, Son Exits From Congress Poll Race

After Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the BJP, his son Prateek announced that he won't contest on a Congress ticket from Margherita in the upcom

GATE 2026 Results: Check full list of job opportunities. Top PSUs like ONGC, NTPC, HAL, GAIL & BHEL to hire this year

GATE 2026 results are imminent, unlocking doors to top IITs, NITs for MTech and PhD. A strong score also paves the way for lucrative jobs in nume

Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field

A ship burnt off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and another was damaged off of Qatar, underscoring the ever-present danger facing vessels

Rajnath Singh Emphasizes the Need for a Self-Reliant Drone Ecosystem in India

New Delhi, March 19: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the National Defense Industries Conclave in New Delhi on Thursday. He highlighted t

No delays in Telangana renewable energy projects: Union Minister

Hyderabad: No grid power-based renewable energy projects have been cancelled or delayed in Telangana, Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State

Seven-tonne meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tonnes of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

What does passed in Guillotine mean in parliament?

Guillotine is a key parliamentary tool used to fast track budget approval by putting every pending Demands For Grants to votes at once

Maharashtra staff unions serve strike notice for April 21 over pension, recruitment issues

Employee unions have formally informed the State government of their decision to proceed with the agitation

Olivia Frasers exhibition explores meditation through geometric forms

Olivia Frasers ongoing show draws on the traditions of Indian miniature painting while exploring ideas of breath, meditation and inner landscapes

'Put down books, fall in love': Chinese university urges students to romance during spring holiday amid birth rate crisis

A Sichuan aviation college urges students to see the flowers and enjoy romance during April 1-6 spring break, aligning with China's push for new

Explained: What Does Victory Look Like for US, Israel, & Iran?

It is now abundantly clear the US and Israel started a war without a clear goal, strategy, or justification.

Arab Nations Denounce Iran Strikes, Urge End to Threats

The meeting was attended by foreign ministers from Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Trk

Fresh Snowfall In Higher Reaches Of Kashmir, Heavy Rains Lash Plains

Srinagar, Mar 19: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, along with several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, experienced fresh snowf

Celebrating Hindu New Year: Diverse Festivities from Chaitra Navratri to Ugadi

New Delhi, March 19: The first day of Chaitra month, observed on Thursday, marks a significant festival day across India. In Northern India, it i

World Storytelling Day: Storytellers in Thiruvananthapuram weigh in on their journey

MetroPlus listens to a few storytellers from Thiruvananthapuram as they talk about how it all began, their experiences and challenges. World Stor

Filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski presents lively new Frederic Chopin biopic

As the poet of the piano comes to town in a new avatar, Polish filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski discussesChopin, A Sonata in Paris, the well-crafted b

Seven-ton meteor that fell from Cleveland sky could be seen several states away

The meteor unleashed an energy of 250 tons of TNT when it broke apart, causing a loud boom

Canadian High Commissioner meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to discuss investment

India-Canada partnership gains new momentum, High Commissioner calls UP an emerging hub of investment and innovation