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Royal Fables Hyderabad: A window into crafts, palace patronage and living heritage

The third edition of Royal Fables in Hyderabad showcased luxury weaves and collectibles

Tarasya Silver Jewellery from the house of Neerus launches its 3rd Store in Kukatpally, Hyderabad

Happy Raj trailer: G V Prakash Kumar stars in a quirky romantic drama with an emotional touch

Directed by Maria Raja Elanchezhian, Happy Raj, starring GV Prakash Kumar and Sri Gouri Priya, marks the return of actor Abbas into Tamil cinema

Allocate 60 pc seats on any flight free of charge: Govt to airlines

New Delhi: In a bid to further enhance ease of air travel, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday that a minimum of 60 per cent of seat

BlackSoil Capital raises Rs 200 Cr from Danish DFI Impact Fund

The funding is expected to help BlackSoil increase its exposure to renewable energy adoption, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable supply chain

Iftar turns chaotic as Munawar Faruqui gets mobbed, video viral

Mumbai: Stand-up comedian, actor and reality show star Munawar Faruqui was mobbed by fans in Mumbai on Tuesday night as he stepped out to soak in

Kharge bids farewell to Rajya Sabha retirees, calls for rule review

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday, March 18, bid farewell to retiring members and called for a r

India's semiconductor market to reach $300bn by 2035: Deloitte report

India is poised for a structural shift as local production is expected to meet more than 60% of domestic demand by the end of 2035, a Deloitte re

Quest to identify the artist Banksy uncovers much more than a name

Some critics believe Banksys anonymity is as important to his work as stencils and paint

Iran says war fallout will affect everyone as strikes hit Israel, Gulf, Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the repercussions of the ongoing conflict will affect everyone, as hostilities intensified ac

India Sends Medical Aid Shipment to Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

The assistance comes at a time of heightened instability in the region, with continued hostilities raising concerns over humanitarian needs

Kerala Dhanalekshmi DL-44 lottery result out today, 18/03/2026; Check 1 crore prize winner and complete list here

Dhanalekshmi DL44 Lottery Result (18/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Dhanalekshmi DL-44 wee

Drinking Too Much Coconut Water This Summer Can Also Harm You: Side Effects You Didn't Know About

Coconut water is a popular summer drink, but excess intake may cause serious health issues like electrolyte imbalance and digestive problems. Exp

I Want Nayanthara To Saree-Petticoat, AIADMK Leaders' Comments Spark Row

AIADMK treasurer and former minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan has triggered a major controversy after making a distasteful remark about women while

Sheena Bora murder case: Supreme Court grants 9 months extension to complete trial

The Supreme Court has granted a nine-month extension to complete the Sheena Bora murder trial. This is the final extension. The court also allowe

Delhis newest watering hole is not monkeying around

Day After Quitting Congress, Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi Crosses Over To BJP

A day after quitting Congress, Assam Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi on Wednesday crossed over to the rival BJP, barely weeks ahead of the assembly

Woman Attempts to Courier Her Father for a Reel Know What Happened Next!

A Bengaluru family lands in police trouble after attempting to courier an elderly man in a sack for a social media reel. Incident sparks outrage

AI Firms Bring In Chemical, Biological Experts As US War On Iran Intensifies

America's usage of artificial intelligence in its latest war on Iran has compelled top AI companies to hire specialists who can help prevent the

'Dhurandhar 2' director Aditya Dhars emotional note sparks part 3 buzz, asks audience to not leave their seats until....

'Dhurandhar 2' director Aditya Dhar has penned an emotional note on his Instagram ahead of the release of the movie. The filmmaker began his note

BRS protests at Telangana Assembly over maize procurement

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators held a protest at the Telangana Assembly demanding the government procure maize at the Minimu

J&K: Search Operations Launched After Suspicious Movement in Rajouri, Doda, Poonch

JAMMU, Mar 18: Security forces have launched search operations across Rajouri, Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports o

US To Slash Citizenship Renunciation Fee From $2,350 To $450 From April

President Donald Trump administration is set to significantly lower the cost of giving up US citizenship, reducing the renunciation fee from $2,3

Amid raging conflict, a long-forgotten Iranian symphonic is resonating across social media

Celebrated Iranian composer Majid Entezamis Epic of Khorramshahr shows how the countrys music has endured conflict, censorship and exile.

Amid raging conflict, a long-forgotten Iranian symphonic is resonating across social media

Celebrated Iranian composer Majid Entezamis Epic of Khorramshahr shows how the countrys music has endured conflict, censorship and exile.

Centre taking action against coaching centres for misleading advertisements: Pralhad Joshi

Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Mr. Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken agai

Centre taking action against coaching centres for misleading advertisements: Pralhad Joshi

Issues of misleading advertisements by coaching centres have come down relatively, Mr. Joshi said, adding that many measures have been taken agai

Ayurvedic Oils to Combat Sticky Summer Hair Issues

New Delhi, March 18: As summer approaches, the sticky weather begins to affect both hair and skin. The humidity and sweat can make hair greasy an

Iran Residents' Intel Made Ali Larijani Killing Possible: Israeli Official

Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, was assassinated by the US and Israel using information provided by sources in Tehran, an Israeli off

Bengaluru CCB arrests key gun supplier from Madhya Pradesh

Police recovered three pistols, a dismantled revolver, and around 50 rounds of ammunition from the accused. In total, multiple firearms and over

Nepal helicopter crash: Kathmandu-based aircraft crashes in Khotang

A helicopter crashed in Nepal's Khotang district on Wednesday. The aircraft was attempting to land in a farm. It had flown from Kathmandu. The he

Pakistan To Mute National Day' Celebrations Due To War In Iran

The Pakistani government said Tuesday it would not be holding the annual national day parade and ceremonial events this year due to austerity mea

OpenAI launches GPT5.4 mini and nano, promising faster and cheaper coding workflows

OpenAI announced its new GPT-5.4 mini and nano AI models, which it called its most capable small models yet

OpenAI launches GPT5.4 mini and nano, promising faster and cheaper coding workflows

OpenAI announced its new GPT-5.4 mini and nano AI models, which it called its most capable small models yet

Sacred Waters, Shared Faith: Panchu Dola Melana Lights Up Odishas Chilika Lake

In Odishas Parikuda village, devotees wade through the waters of Chilika Lake carrying idols of gods and goddesses during the centuries-old Panch

Himachal Pradesh Implements Dress Code and Social Media Guidelines for Government Employees

Shimla, March 18: The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced strict guidelines for government employees regarding dress code and social media

Three children among nine of family killed in fire in Delhi

New Delhi: As many as Nine members of a family, including three children, died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in s

IRCTC Shri Ramayana Yatra train: Check itinerary, fares, and how to book tickets for seeing sites from Nepal's Janakpur to Rameshwaram

Indian Railways has launched a 17-day Shri Ramayana Yatra tour, commencing March 30, to promote pilgrimage tourism. The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC t

Big troubles for Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar 2, shows cancelled

Hyderabad: The release of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has taken another unexpected turn on its premiere day. The dubbed versions of the film are of

Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal breach leads to water loss in Koppal

A breach in the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal, located between Basapur and Bandiharlapur villages in Koppal taluk, resulted in the loss of large qu

Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal breach leads to water loss in Koppal

A breach in the Tungabhadra Left Bank Canal, located between Basapur and Bandiharlapur villages in Koppal taluk, resulted in the loss of large qu

Australian Cop Calls Indians 'Bunch Of F***ing Perverts', Punjabi Driver Files Lawsuit

An Indian-origin cab driver in Australia sues Queensland Police over racial vilification and biased investigation following an indecent act charg

Parliament to sit on March 28-29 weekend

Ugadi will be celebrated on Thursday, and the government has listed Eid holiday for Friday

Parliament to sit on March 28-29 weekend

Ugadi will be celebrated on Thursday, and the government has listed Eid holiday for Friday

Ayodhya Prepares for Presidents Visit on New Years Day Celebration

Ayodhya, March 18: Ayodhya is all set for a special event at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir to mark the occasion of Vikram Samvat New Year. Pres

'Spending 3 hours daily on roads, plans to quit job': Burnout Bengaluru mans house hunting struggle goes viral

A Bengaluru man's search for a rental home near MG Road turned into a months-long ordeal. He faced limited options, uncooperative brokers, and a

Just 24 Minutes Of Music Can Calm Your Mind, Study Says

One of the most interesting findings from the study is the idea of a sweet spot duration. Short listening sessions did help to some extent, but t

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 11 releases on March 19: Check release time in India, where to watch and global schedule

Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 episode 11: The television broadcast and global streaming schedule for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Episode 11 has been set fo

West Indies Captain Hayley Matthews Highlights Importance of Australia Tour Ahead of T20 World Cup

New Delhi, March 18: The ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 is set to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. This will be the tenth edition of

TVK Leader Apologises To Actor Rajini For Remark

TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna says he didn't mean to belittle superstar Rajinikanth

MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP after quitting Congress ahead of Assam polls

This has put a question mark on the fate of Mr. Bordolois son, Prateek Bordoloi, who is the Congress candidate from the Margherita Assembly seat

Rising Star Corps GoC Reviews Operation Preparedness Of Troops In J&Ks Kathua

Jammu, Mar 18: The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat on Wednesday reviewed operational prepa

'Absolute cannons': Faf Du Plessis backs Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine at Eden

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis sees Varun Chakravarthy as key for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL. He suggests Eden Garden

Thamas World Television Premiere Set for March 21 on Sony Max

Mumbai, March 18: The craze for horror-comedy films has always resonated with audiences. Following the success of the Madoc Horror Universe, the

Netanyahu's 'I Am Alive' Video Confuses Grok. US Envoy Clarifies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new I am alive video to quell his death rumours has invited scrutiny after X's artificial intelligenc

EC Orders Posting of 5 IPS Officers as DIGs in Poll-Bound Bengal

The commission said the directions are to be implemented with immediate effect, and a compliance report regarding the joining of the officers mus

If Gambhir Thought Me, Kohli, Rohit Should Move On, It's Okay: Ashwin

When Ravichandran Ashwin retired, it came as a shock for the entire nation. In the middle of the India vs Australia series, Ashwin announced his

Indore fire incident: How deadly mix of EV charging blast, 10 LPG cylinders and electronic locks turned building into death trap that killed 8 people

Fire in Indore: A deadly mix of EV charging blast, 10 LPG cylinders and electronic locks turned a residential building into a deathtrap in Madhya

This is the currency of global influence, Shashi Tharoor flags new power shift

Maharashtra government takes action against absentee doctors

Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar informed the Maharashtra Legislative Council that the government has initiated steps to

Cuba's latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis | In pictures

Cuba's aging grid has drastically eroded in recent years, leading to an increase in daily outages and islandwide blackouts

PM Modi Highlights the Importance of Second Opinions in Democracy

New Delhi, March 18: Between April and July of this year, 59 members of the Rajya Sabha will retire, including MPs from various parties across 20

Budget Session: Parliament to sit on next weekend

Parliament will convene this weekend to compensate for upcoming holidays. The Lok Sabha will not sit on Thursday and Friday due to Ugadi and Eid

Iran War Battered Your Portfolio? These 10 Stocks May Offer Relief

For investors with a medium-to-long-term view, the ongoing Iran war presents selective buying opportunities.

Larijanis killing wont destabilise Iran, says Foreign Minister Araghchi; IRGC vows revenge

The presence or absence of a single individual does not affect this structure, the Foreign Minister said, adding that the assassination of Ali Kh

In politics, there's no full stop: PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha members; hails Deve Gowda, Kharge, Sharad Pawar

Addressing the Upper House on the occasion of the biennial farewell, PM Modi said such moments naturally dissolve partisan divides

Searches Launched After Suspicious Movement In J&Ks Rajouri, Doda, Poonch

JAMMU, Mar 18: Security forces have launched search operations following reports of movement of suspected terrorists at different locations in J-

BRS walks out of Telangana Assembly over Musi rejuvenation project

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLAs walked out of the ongoing budget session of the Telangana Assembly on Wednesday, January 18, dur

Russia Oil Tanker Bound For China Makes U-Turn. Now, Heading To India

A Russian oil-laden tanker that was bound for China has U-turned in the South China Sea, and is now hurrying to India after New Delhi began doubl

These 7 Foods Could Be Silently Hurting Your Immunity This Summer

Focusing on fresh,hydrating and nutrient rich foods can support your immune system and help you stay healthy and energised throughout the season.

Kashmir Higher Reaches Witness Fresh Snowfall As Temperatures Drop

A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday, leading to a drop

Key Meeting on Security and Disaster Management at Noida International Airport

Noida, March 18: A crucial meeting was held to enhance emergency preparedness and environmental management at Noida International Airport. This g

Bengaluru family tries to parcel elderly man to protest high bus fares ahead of Ugadi, Ramzan

Stunt for social media turns risky as man faces breathing trouble inside sack

Three Children Among 9 of Family Killed in Massive Fire in Delhi

Two people jumped from the building in a bid to escape the flames and were admitted to a hospital

BJP Faces Growing Opposition Ahead of Kerala Elections

Thiruvananthapuram, March 18: The political landscape in Kerala is heating up as the state prepares for the assembly elections scheduled for Apri

Video Shows IRGC Launcher Operators Surrendering Before Israeli Drone? No

Multiple discrepancies and detection tools showed that the video was indeed generated using AI.

'EC broke Mamata Banerjee's syndicate': BJP's Rahul Sinha on transfer of officials ahead of West Bengal polls

The Election Commission has reshuffled top police officials in West Bengal. BJP leader Rahul Sinha supports this move, calling it a way to ensure

AP Govt Launches Divyang Shakti Scheme

It aims to promote equal opportunities, independence, and confidence for differently-abled passengers

Mahira Khan and her 4 Pakistani projects arriving on Eid 2026

Mumbai: Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan continues to enjoy immense popularity not only in her home country but also across India and among Urdu-

Election Commission orders posting of 5 IPS officers as DIGs in poll-bound Bengal

The Election Commission has ordered the transfer of five IPS officers to new DIG positions in West Bengal. This move comes as the commission revi

NCERT Releases New Textbooks For Classes 1-8; Class 9 Books In Development

NCERT New Textbooks: NCERT has advised teachers to ensure that students' prerequisite learning is adequately addressed before transitioning to th

IndiGo Ordered to Pay 1.19 Lakh Compensation for Lost Baggage in J&K

SRINAGAR, Mar 17: A Consumer Forum in Jammu and Kashmir has directed IndiGo airline to pay 1.19 lakh to two passengers after their checked-in bag

About 90 ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz so far as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war

Due to Western sanctions and associated risks, China has been the biggest buyer of Iranian oil

Hindu New Year 2026 Calendar: Dates for Gudi Padwa, Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Puthandu & Poila Baisakh

Hindu New Year 2026 Calendar: India will celebrate its Hindu New Year on March 19, 2026. This day marks new beginnings and spiritual awakening. V

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel, Gulf neighbours as Israel hits Beirut

DUBAI, Mar 18: Iran lashed out following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike with attacks on its Gulf neighbours and Israel on

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP in presence of state CM

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and state BJP president Dilip Saikia

India Expands ALMM Framework to Boost Domestic Solar Energy Production

New Delhi, March 18: The central government has announced an expansion of the ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers) framework for sola

Asian shares gain, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran

HONG KONG, Mar 18: Asia shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea jumping as oil prices fell back slightly

'Can't Dictate When A Hearing Should Happen': Top Court To Bengal In I-PAC Raid Case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the lawyers representing the Bengal government in the I-PAC raid case that they cannot dictate to the judicia

Govt asks airlines not to levy additional charges for 60 pc 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