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Seven-year-old boy killed in accident in Guindy

Army, Forest Dept Rescue Tourist From Deep Gorge in Nilgiris

Nilgiris Member of Parliament A Raja contacted senior military officials to coordinate rescue operation.

Why alternatives cant replace LPG yet

Renewable energy accounts for a larger share than conventional sources in Karnatakas total installed power generation capacity. Yet, the LPG cris

Workshop on mental health systems assessment held

Key stakeholders from various departments and experts from NIMHANS participated in reviewing and validating findings on mental health infrastruct

Did Trishas Mother Hint at Marriage? Viral Speculation Sparks Debate

The buzz began after Trishas mother reportedly liked a fan-made Instagram reel depicting Vijay and Trisha getting married.

Shipsy Launches AgentFleet, an AI Workforce for Logistics Operations

Gold Rises Rs 1,914 To Rs 1.46 Lakh/10g As Easing Geopolitical Tensions Boost Sentiment

New Delhi, Mar 20: Gold prices jumped by Rs 1,914 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid easin

Telanganas budget for FY2026-27 is 3.24 lakh crore for 2026-27

Borrowings constitute a major chunk of revenue receipts

Official: Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi unite with Mani Ratnam

Sai Pallavi is doing Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana movies.

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake denies US warplanes landing, asserts neutrality

Sri Lanka made headlines in early March by denying two American warplanes permission to land within its borders. President Anura Kumara Dissanaya

Telangana Budget 2026-27: Government Announces cashless health security scheme for employees, teachers, and Pensioners Welfare

This cashless health security scheme (Employees Health Scheme-EHS) will be implemented through the Rajiv Aarogyasri Trust

Donald Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness

A US advisory commission has approved a gold coin design featuring President Donald Trump. The coin marks America's 250th anniversary. One side s

Iran War: Trump is using the wrong oil price when declaring victory

While President Trump focuses on West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices staying below $100 a barrel as a win against Iran, the cost of refined

John Deere Unveils 5130M Tractor, Showcases Smart Farming Tech in India

The event underscored the companys growing focus on integrating precision agriculture and digital solutions into farm operations.

West Asia tensions hit Surat: Migrant workers leave over LPG shortage

Iran war: West Asia conflict's impact is felt in Surat as migrant workers flee due to LPG scarcity and exorbitant prices, forcing them to abandon

Tata Elxsi zooms on launching Terumo Tata Elxsi Offshore Development Center with Terumo Corporation

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Tata Elxsi is currently trading at Rs. 4203.75, up by 165.65 points or 4.10% from its previous closing of Rs. 4

VA Tech Wabag surges on securing order for Wastewater Treatment Plant in Georgia

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): VA Tech Wabag is currently trading at Rs. 1240.00, up by 37.05 points or 3.08% from its previous closing of Rs.

Mamata vs EC: Bengal government moves Calcutta high court against transfers of IAS, IPS

The Trinamool Congress has filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court. They are challenging the Election Commission's decision to transfer sever

How Tamil Nadu voted in 2021 and what it means for the upcoming election

In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, the DMK-led alliance swept to power with 159 seats. But a closer look at the numbers reveals a much tig

Govt identifies 7 districts in Delhi, 11 in Haryana for priority HIV/AIDS interventions

The Union Health Ministry is prioritising 219 districts for HIV/AIDS interventions. Haryana and Delhi are key focus areas. The National AIDS Cont

Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena Meets PM Modi

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. The Prime Mi

The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill in times of war

During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order

Amid Middle East war-related supply disruptions, govt emphasis on improving logistics ecosystem

India is prioritizing its logistics sector to combat global supply chain issues. The government is implementing coordinated policies and infrastr

A study records over 20 lichen species at Kochis Subhash Chandra Bose Park

The results of the survey highlight the ecological significance of the park

NITI Aayog proposes National Job Skilling Policy to strengthen Indias skilling ecosystem

A working paper, titled Education and Skilling for Employment: From Credentials to Learning Outcome authored by NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmani,

Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics

The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Th

On Camera: US War Planes Attack Iranian Targets To Reopen Hormuz

The US wants to contain the Iranian threats in the waterways so that it can send US warships to escort vessels in and out of the Persian Gulf.

Why Eid Dates Differ In India And Saudi Arabia, And When India Will Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr is likely to be celebrated on March 21 in India and March 20 in Saudi Arabia in 2026 due to differences in moon sighting, influenced

Australia PM Asked To Get Out, Heckled At Mosque For Supporting Israel

Protesters heckled at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for his past pro-Israel remarks.

Teen daughter of North Korean leader Kim drives a tank while observing drill with her father

Kim Jong Un's daughter, reportedly 13-year-old Kim Ju Ae, was seen driving a tank during military drills supervised by her father. This latest jo

The Luxury Life Of British Expats In Dubai Faces A Reality Check

Brits are Dubai's third-largest tourism market and key real estate buyers, drawn by weather, safety, and business-friendly policies.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto calls acid attack on activist Andrie Yunus 'terrorism'

This is terrorism, isn't it? A barbaric act. We must pursue (the perpetrators), Prabowo Subianto said in an interview

Iran's supreme leader says enemies' 'security must be taken away'

Iran's new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to strip enemies of their security. This follows Israel's killing of Intelligence Minist

Kerala polls: G. Sudhakaran says will campaign against Minister R. Prasad in Cherthala

Sudhakaran accuses the Minister of making unwarranted remarks. He rules out the possibility of a third Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala

150 kg gold Ram Yantra installed in Ayodhya Ram Temple, President Murmu offer prayers

Rajasthan Class 10 Result 2026: Will It Be Declared Along With 5th, 8th Results?

RBSE Rajasthan Class 10 Result 2026: The board is expected to make an official notification regarding the date and time of the result declaration

Metabolic Slowdown After 30: Silent Symptoms Of Muscle And Bone Loss As You Age

Starting around age 30, adults naturally lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade if they are not active. This decline in muscle mass, which begins in

WTO reform deadlock may prompt some countries to seek other options on free trade

Divisions ahead of Yaounde meet may accelerate plurilateral trade deals

Shehbaz govt urges fuel conservation as Pakistan faces worsening oil crisis

Kent Meningitis Outbreak Not Officially Contained Yet, Risk Of Secondary Infections High: What Secondary Infections Mean, Disease Progression Explained

Meningitis, especially the bacterial form linked to this outbreak, can progress rapidly.

Kerala Suvarna Keralam SK-45 lottery result out today, 20 March 2026; Check 1 crore prize winner and complete list here

Kerala Lottery Results today (20/03/2026): The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Suvarna Keralam SK-45 week

Tension Over Firing In Manipur's Ukhrul, Kuki And Naga Tribes Trade Charges

The firing continued this morning, intermittently. Villagers said they remained indoors amid fears of an escalation

NACO Conducts Security Resolution Workshop in New Delhi to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Response

New Delhi, March 20: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India organized a Security Resolution Workshop through the Na

Friendly fire, no hostile fire and unexplained damage: The curious case of US fighter jet going down during Iran war

US forces confirm an F-35 made an emergency landing in Iran after an alleged Iranian missile strike, while three F-15E jets were downed by friend

From being Flipkarts backbone to scaling Bharats D2C brands, Ekart is building the new supply chain OS

For Indias fast-growing D2C brands, cracking the product is only half the battle; getting it to customers quickly and cost-effectively is the rea

Rs 125 Crore A Day: Madhya Pradesh's Debt Belies 'Performer State' Title

The latest Rs 4,100 crore loan comes at the heels of Rs 5,800 crore raised on March 10 and Rs 6,300 crore on March 3.

Telangana hosted Miss World while Op Sindoor was going on: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 19, claimed that Hyderabad is the safest city, adding that it has hosted M

Karnataka Veterinarian Dies After Hippo Attack During Routine Check

While using a thermal camera to assess the animal, 27-year-old veterinarian Sameeksha Reddy was attacked.

Reason why Kerala celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr the same day as Saudi Arabia

Ever wondered why Kerala celebrates Eid the same day as Saudi Arabia? Every year, Kerala celebrates Eid a day before the rest of India. While the

Sudden Weather Shift in Madhya Pradesh Causes Damage to Crops

Bhopal, March 20: A sudden change in weather has hit Madhya Pradesh, bringing rain and hail to several areas. This shift has resulted in a drop i

Shaheen falcons spotted in Kochi

A pair of Shaheen falcons have chosen a Kochi highrise to build their nest

Youth movie review: Ken Karunaas shines in a cheeky, harmless coming-of-age entertainer

Ken Karunaas Dragon-for-high-schoolers turns the chaos and trivialities of teenage love and schoolyard swagger into a playful, well-meaning ode t

Telangana Govt. Extends Midday Meal Scheme for Inter Students

From the academic year 2026-27, the government has decided to newly launch a breakfast scheme across the State for students studying from pre-pri

US: Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin

An arts panel appointed by Donald Trump backed plans for a 24-karat commemorative coin featuring the US president, drawing criticism from Democra

Runaway couple protection plea mentioned in Supreme Court, CJI asks lawyer to move Delhi HC

The lawyer said the couple came to the Supreme Court under the mistaken belief, influenced by social media reels, that they could get married wit

Telangana Budget 2026-27: BRS legislators stage protest demanding Congresss six guarantees poll promise

They displayed placards in the name of debt cards with slogans on the unkept promises made as part of the Six Guarantees and a large number of ot

Supreme Court allows bail to former police officer Rajesh Das in sexual harassment case

In April 2024, the High Court had dismissed a petition filed by Rajesh Das seeking exemption from surrendering in the case

Dhurandhar 2 becomes second-biggest opener in Indian cinema history

Hyderabad: Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has taken a historic start at the worldwide box office. The spy thri

Dhurandhar 2 Storms Telugu Box Office, Says Prasanna Kumar

Adding to the buzz, top Telugu superstars Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, and Jr NTR watched the film on its opening day in Hyderabad and took to social

14 arrested in Varanasi for eating chicken biryani on boat in Ganga sent to judicial custody

Varanasi (UP), Mar 20: A Varanasi court has sent 14 people, who had allegedly hosted an Iftar party and eaten chicken biryani on a boat in Ganga

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) The Hidden Epidemic

Dr. Sumit Mrig, Director & Unit Head ENT, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder characte

Devotees Flock to Temples on Second Day of Chaitra Navratri

Noida, March 20: On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees are fervently worshipping Goddess Durga in her second form, Mata Brahmacharini.

Telangana Budget 2026: State presents Rs 3.24 lakh cr budget for FY27, focus on infra, poll promises

Telangana presented a Rs 3.24 lakh crore budget for 2026-27, a nearly Rs 20,000 crore increase, prioritizing flagship programs like Musi Riverfro

Chiranjeevi Is Senior to Me in Politics, Says Kamal Haasan

Recalling his early days, Kamal Haasan shared that he first came to Hyderabad at the age of 16 to work as an assistant choreographer in a film st

Baloch Leaders Raise Alarm at UNHRC Over Human Rights Violations in Pakistan

Geneva, March 20: The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has urgently called on the international community to address the widespread human rights vi

Word of the day: Neophyte

Discover the meaning of 'neophyte,' a term for beginners embarking on a new journey. This word, originating from Greek for 'newly planted,' elega

Japan, US announce energy projects, critical minerals action plan

The two governments announced plans for the construction of small modular reactors by GE Vernova Hitachi in Tennessee and Alabama at an estimated

Telangana Budget: Bhatti Announces Family Life Insurance Scheme

The State government is introducing the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme from June 2 2026, to provide life insurance of Rs.5 lakh to each o

Punch the viral baby monkey finds 'girlfriend' at Japan Zoo. Watch their viral cute cuddling video

Punch Girlfriend: Punch, the baby Japanese macaque from Ichikawa City Zoo who became famous after being rejected by his mother and finding comfor

WhatsApp Plans to Introduce Usernames and Unique IDs for Enhanced Privacy

New Delhi, March 20: The messaging app WhatsApp is set to introduce features such as usernames and unique IDs on its platform. This will allow us

Delhi HC to hear on March 23 Gautam Gambhirs lawsuit to protect personality rights

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday listed for hearing on March 23 a lawsuit by the Indian cricket teams head coach Gautam Gambhir

MAHE Online secures international affiliation from UK-Headquartered IRMs India Affiliate

The Centre for Distance and Online Education becomes the second online institute in India to earn the certification, strengthening its focus on e

Govt invites bids for 6,000 MTPA rare earth magnet manufacturing under Rs 7,280-cr REPM Scheme

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: The government on Friday invited bids for setting up manufacturing facilities for 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of magn

Decisions of Opposition party in T.N. are taken by Delhi, alleges CM Stalin

The statement from Mr. Stalin came amid AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswamis visit to New Delhi and his meeting with Union Home Mini

T.N. Assembly election: Villivakkam, a densely-populated urban area, faces civic gaps despite infrastructure push

Home to a diverse electorate, comprising working-class sections, government employees, and small business owners, Villivakkam reflects the citys

Rupee in free fall, down 60 paise to new all-time low of 93.49 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Mar 20:The rupee crashed 60 paise to a fresh intra-day low of 93.49 against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback strengthened further

HDFC Bank shares extend previous sessions losses; down over 2 pc

NEW DELHI, Mar 20: Shares of HDFC Bank continued to fall on Friday, declining over 2 per cent, after its non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty

No clandestine activities in Canada linked to Indian government: Police chief

Gulf dreams turn sour for Konaseema women

Driven by economic need and the hope of a better future, many women from the region migrate to Gulf nations in search of employment. In their des

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy, an accused in Andhra liquor 'scam' case

The court said the regular bail would continue during the pendency of the trial proceedings in the case

WebQoof Recap: AI-Generated Visuals, Old Clips Viral Amid West Asia Crisis

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we debunked this week!

TMC MP moves High Court over transfer of IAS, IPS officers by ECI

The petition, which questions the transfers without consulting the State government before the ECI took the decisions, is likely to be heard earl

The Hindu Sunday crossword no. 48

Assams Cultural Preservation is Our Duty: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati, March 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that preserving the states cultural and religious traditions is a primary

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning All about acronyms

Rs.500 Cr for Godavari Pushkaralu in Telangana: Bhatti

The government is also taking steps to use modern technology for convenient darshan, security, and crowd management for devotees during pushkaral

Unilever in takeover talks with McCormick for food business

Unilever is in discussions with McCormick & Company regarding the potential sale of its food division. This business includes well-known brands l

Tiger continues to strike fear in Jagtial, pug marks noticed near temple

Hyderabad: A tiger moving around the villages of Surampeta and Dammapeta in Kodimial mandal of Jagtial district continues to strike fear among vi

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee moves HC over transfer of IAS, IPS officers by Election Commission

Kalyan Banerjee, a Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament, has approached the Calcutta High Court. He is questioning the Election Commission's d

Gautam Gambhir Moves Delhi HC Over AI Deepfakes; Hearing For Monday

Team India Head Coach and former MP Gautam Gambhir seek urgent relief over the alleged misuse of his identity through AI deepfakes & unauthorised