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InVITs asset to grow 1 lakh crore in FY26: CareEdge

CareEdge Ratings expects by portfolio expansion across roads, transmission, warehousing and renewable energy sectors

Novo Nordisks semaglutide patent expiry on Friday lower-cost generics poised for launch on Saturday

Experts sound a note of caution on monitoring of side-effects

Fresh escalation in West Asia forces Govt to scout for spot cargoes of LPG, LNG

India aims to secure LPG from all available sources, including Russia, to meet domestic needs, says MEA

BJPs Rao Urges Women To Stay Cool on Gas Supplies Amid Global Tensions

Urges calm amid rumours; says supply stable despite West Asia disruptions

Blocked Tubes

At birth, babies can get eye infections during their passage through the vagina of infected mothers, resulting in blindness.

Kalingandhra Literature fest on March 29

Storage in 40% of Indias key reservoirs below 50% of capacity

Overall, the level down to 51% of 183.565 BCM as over 70% of the country has received deficient rainfall since January 1

HDFC Bank says baffled at chairmans ethics concern that made him quit

New Delhi/Mumbai: HDFC Banks non-executive chairman Atanu Chakraborty abruptly resigned, citing differences over values and ethics a ground that

Textile exporters welcome RELIEF scheme

BMW Group India Announces Price Hike for Cars Starting April 1, 2026

New Delhi, March 19: Luxury car manufacturer BMW Group India has announced a price increase of up to 2% for its BMW and MINI range of vehicles, e

Expenditure Observers arrive in Tirunelveli; to monitor poll expenditure by candidates

BJP cadres in Ernakulam irked over Twenty20s sway in seat allocation

Telangana govt appoints 5 members as whips in Assembly, council

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has appointed Congress MLCs Addanki Dayakar and Venkat Narsing Rao Balmoor as the government whips in the Tel

Seat finalisation impasse in both NDA and INDIA fronts

Beyond the Guest List

Eid gathers circles, renews connections, and fills spaces with quiet celebration. Yet its truest meaning lies beyond the visible, in moments of g

Hyderabad airport wins Best Airport Staff at Skytrax World Airport Awards

Hyderabad: The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, more commonly known as the Hyderabad airport, received the Best Airport Staff in

Pentagon Seeks $200B More for Iran War

Congress faces pressure over the Pentagon's $200 billion request for the Iran war, with lawmakers concerned about unclear military strategy and i

What happened inside Bondi hearing? Democrats walk out mid-testimony; Comer blasts their SILENCE!

Decorated homes, busy temples and shared feasts mark Ugadi in Hyderabad

The Telugu New Year was celebrated alongside Gudi Padwa, marking the first day of the Chaitra month and the beginning of a new agricultural cycle

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: BJP bets big on Christian votes, names seven candidates from community in two lists

The BJP has been raising issues concerning the Christian community as part of its strategy, including extending support to the community in the M

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 5,972 tonnes of waste likely to be generated during Assembly polls in Kerala, projections show

Efforts are on to reduce use of plastic and non-biodegradable waste during the election season. CEO (Kerala) Rathan U. Kelkar had issued a detail

Dispose land issue quickly: Vizianagaram Joint Collector

DRM Cup sports fest in Visakhapatnam from April 4

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Adoor Prakashs stance adds to Congress confusion in Pathanamthitta

The Attingal MP, who had earlier abided by the party line that sitting MPs should not contest Assembly polls, changed tack when it emerged that K

Panchayat to issue stop memo to waste treatment plant at Ambayathode

The move follows renewed agitation by a few residents who have taken it up as a campaign issue in the wake of Assembly elections

Indian Citizens Returning Home via Armenia and Azerbaijan: MEA Reports

New Delhi, March 19: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that approximately 882 Indian citizens, including students, bus

Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Saturday: Clerics

Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India on Saturday: Clerics. The post Crescent moon not sighted, Eid to be celebrated in India

300 Domestic LPG Cylinders Seized in North Andhra Districts

Raids continue over north Andhra

Drunk Woman Shouts, Screams, Brings Traffic To Halt Outside Gujarat Hospital

The erratic behaviour led to long queues of vehicles on both sides of the road, causing a tense situation as ambulances and emergency vehicles st

Indias proposal to preload national ID app Aadhaar on phones faced pushback

NEW DELHI, March 19 (Reuters) Indias government privately proposed in January that firms like Apple, Samsung and Google consider pre-installing

India Expands LPG Imports from the US Amid Middle East Supply Concerns

New Delhi, March 19: In light of potential LPG shortages, the Indian government announced on Thursday that the country is now sourcing gas from t

Holiday Rush Crowds Trains, Railway Stations Across Andhra Pradesh

Passengers are forced to squeeze into already crowded compartments, making even short-distance travel uncomfortabl

Renault Duster 2026: Check variant-wise features, price and engine options

Renault India has launched the 2026 Duster with introductory prices starting at Rs 10.29 lakh. Bookings are now open for five trims, featuring th

Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad ready to roll out e-buses under PM E-DRIVE, with a budget allocation of 4,391 crore,

PMI Electro, EKA Mobility, and Olectra win the bids for rolling out buses in these cities

Wheres the evidence?: Rep Himes, Gabbard clash in heated showdown over Georgia election raid

Government announces 497 crore RELIEF scheme for exporters impacted by West Asian crisis

The package is aimed at providing credit insurance to affected exporters at pre-conflict rates, and with a focus on MSME exporters.

Why did Bitcoin (BTC USD) price today crash below $70,000 amid oil price rally and global tensions? Crypto market downturn explained

BTC USD Bitcoin price crash today: Bitcoin and the crypto market are experiencing a downturn, with BTC falling below $70,000. This decline is dri

Independent MLA representing Thirubhuvanai joins DMK

Traffic restrictions in place for Jummat-ul-Vida in Hyderabad

Govt pushes PNG shift as LPG demand spikes amid supply stress

Bihar Chief Minister Launches Development Projects in Munger and Lakhisarai

Patna, March 19: During the fourth phase of the Samriddhi Yatra, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger and Lakhisarai districts on Thu

Global trade growth to slow to 1.9% this year, Middle East conflict poses downside risk: WTO

The forecast for global trade this year is less optimistic, as the World Trade Organization projects an increase of merely 1.9 percent in merchan

New Govt Whips appointed for Assembly and Council

Did Israel force Washington's hand in decision to attack Iran? CIA Director has an answer

America's top intelligence chief says Israel did not push the US to attack Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced another major strike pa

B.Sc student ends life allegedly over pet cats death

Brent crude oil price hits record highs: How President Trump is trying to control exploding crude oil and gas prices in USA amid Iran war crisis Is Russia back in the game?

Brent crude oil price massive surge: How President Trump is trying to control exploding crude oil prices today and gas prices in USA amid Iran wa

HDFC Banks Part-time Chairman resigns: What investors need to know

While the resignation is a shocker, RBIs assessment should lend investors solace

National Commission for Scheduled Castes to investigate BU Registrar appointment by panel sans SC member

They Went To Dubai With A Dream, Now All They Want Is To Be Back In India

For the brothers from Hyderabad, their Dubai dream emerged as a costly bet as a war erupted between US-Israel and Iran

Farmers seek agri, dairy carve-out in India-US trade deal over duty-free import fears

In a fervent display of solidarity, farmers have rallied against key components of the proposed India-US trade agreement, fearing that duty-free

Two killed after car collides head-on with autorickshaw in Medak district

Devotees throng temples on Ugadi

Tamil Nadu Assembly election: 250 more companies of paramilitary force to be deployed

Other preparatory operations, including training of poll personnel, randomization of EVMs and VVPAT units were also underway

Grief-Stricken After Death Of Pet Cat, Hyderabad Woman, 20, Dies By Suicide

The student, identified as Himabindu, had been raising the cat with great affection for the past two years. The pet cat recently died, which left

Telangana Minister urges Centre to hike import duty on palm oil

Hyderabad: Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said that if the Centre increased the duty on palm oil imports, it would benefit the farmer

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

NEW DELHI, March 19, 2026 (AP) Countries in Asia are scrambling to conserve energy and protect consumers as the war on Iran and attacks on gas f

PM Modi Speaks To Jordan King, Expresses Concern Over Middle East Situation

New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second th

Missiles to meals: Iran war pushes world towards food crisis, inflation to hit hard

AP To Give Appointment Orders to 630 Medical Officers Shortly

60% women were selected among 4,984 MBBS applicants

Former US Official Resigns Over Iran Policy, Faces FBI Scrutiny

Washington, March 19: Internal disagreements regarding the United States Iran policy have come to light. Former intelligence officer Joe Kent res

CIC flags Aadhaar update delays, asks UIDAI to fix timelines

The Central Information Commission has highlighted delays in updating Aadhaar details. It has asked the Unique Identification Authority of India

Hapag Lloyd incurring $50 million in extra costs per week, 25,000 shipments impacted due to West Asia war, says CEO

Hapag Lloyd, which is the worlds fifth largest container shipping company, signed letter of intent with Indian government to set up a ship recycl

SC status sought for Dalit Christians in A.P.

Dalit Christians continue to face untouchability, social exclusion and economic backwardness, says former DGP Purnachandra Rao

Tough battle awaits rivals in LDF bastion

A.P. govt. releases job calendar; 10,060 posts to be filled through APPSC

More details on the job calendar is available on the Naipunyam portal, https://naipunyam.ap.gov.in/job-calendar

Congress opposes VBSA Bill to replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE

Bill represents constitutional overreach, encroaches on State powers, bureaucratises higher education, hands over grant-giving powers to politici

Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Chadayamangalam, a Left-wing stronghold, faces a three-way challenge

The CPI has won all but one election in Chadayamangalam since 1957. In recent years, with shrinking electoral margin and a rising BJP, the path t

Hyderabad airport wins Skytrax Best Airport Staff in India and South Asia 2026 award

Observers arrive in Sivaganga district

Experimental stoppages to few trains from March 20 at three stations in Srikakulam

General, Election Expenditure Observers take charge in Krishnagiri

Family first in BJP list of bypoll candidates in Nagaland, Tripura

The partys candidate for the Koridang seat in Nagaland is the son of the deceased MLA, while his counterpart in Tripuras Dharmanagar is the son-i

Ukraine seeks transparent probe after NIA arrests nationals under UAPA

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently arrested six Ukrainian nationals and one American on charges of entering Mizoram with

Global Trade Routes: The Importance of the Panama and Suez Canals

New Delhi, March 19: The ongoing attacks between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance have raised global concerns. These conflicts are sign

Iran warns of zero restraint as Trump threatens to blow up South Pars after Qatar LNG strikes

Iran's Foreign Minister indicated their recent retaliation used only a fraction of their power. He warned of full force for any future strikes on

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil in tankers, plans to release 140 million barrels to ease supply and lower prices

The U.S. may allow Iranian oil stuck at sea to enter the market soon. This move is aimed at increasing supply and controlling rising oil prices.

Slow Luxury, Real Impact: The Aadyam Handwoven Story

Manish Saksena of Aadyam Handwoven on slow luxury, craft-led fashion, and building heirlooms for the future.

Priyanka & Alia; Indias Global Voices

On National Geographics Changemakers 2026 list, they represent a quieter, more intentional form of influence beyond the spotlight

5 key issues at upcoming WTO meet, India to play constructive role: Official

The World Trade Organization's ministerial conference is set to discuss key global trade issues. Topics include e-commerce, agriculture, fisherie

Uttar Pradesh Schools Celebrate Navadurga with 233,000 Students Creating Symbols of Strength

Lucknow, March 19: The auspicious beginning of Chaitra Navratri has brought a remarkable blend of faith, creativity, and social awareness to scho

No violations: SC rejects petition seeking probe into Vantara wildlife imports

New Delhi: The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking a probe into the alleged irregularities of wildlife imports by Reliance-owned animal re

Indian gold prices plunge by 700 per gm, silver by 20,000 a kg on global cues

Global prices of the yellow metal crash by over $250 and white metal by $7.5 an ounce

'Putin developing nukes with US range': Gabbard WARNS Americans over Russia's nuke missile program

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Another Twenty20 candidates name missing from voters list

NDA ally forced to search for a new candidate as the name of its Ettumanur nominee, actor Veena Nair, does not figure on the voters list. A day a

Distribution of forms for elderly, persons with disabilities seeking postal ballot to begin from March 20

No definitive time frame for ending Iran war, say Pentagon; seeks $200 billion in additional funds

Pete Hegseth told a news conference, adding that were very much on track and that President Donald Trump will be the one to decide when to stop

594 crore sanctioned to upgrade road network in Khammam

Japans PM Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2026 (AP) The meeting that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will have at the White House on Thursday originally seem

Delhi High Court Directs ECI to Expedite K. Kavithas Party Registration Decision

New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court has instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to promptly decide on the registration applicatio

Congress Versus BJP In Chhattisgarh Assembly Over Anti-Conversion Bill

High drama unfolded in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday as the Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, triggered a fierce political showdown.