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Jammu And Kashmir To Import 4 Elite Foreign Breeds Of Sheep, Goat

Jammu, Mar 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government is set to import Romanov and Finn sheep breeds, and Boer and Swiss Alpine goat breeds from Russia,

EPFO Retains 8.25% Interest Rate On Employees Provident Fund Deposits For 2025-26

New Delhi, Mar 2: Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday fixed the interest rate on employees provident fund (EPF) deposits for 2025-26 at 8.25 per

SC Takes Cognisance Of Trial Court Relying On AI-Generated Fake Verdicts

New Delhi, Mar 2: Taking cognisance of a trial court relying on alleged non-existing verdicts that were generated with the help of artificial int

Coimbatore Writers Community: A creative network for writers to connect

Coimbatore Writers Community is a space for writers to share their work with like-minded people

EPFO: Provident Fund interest rate stays at 8.25% for 2025-26

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation has decided to keep the provident fund interest rate at 8.25 percent for the financial year 2025-26. Th

From Sigri to Sustainable: The Food Story of Novotel Kolkata

At Novotel Kolkata, authenticity is not a garnish but the core philosophy, from a 16-kebab trolley to a real chaiwala brewing tea in a clay pot.

World War III: List of safest countries to seek shelter if WWIII breaks out amid Israel-Iran conflict

World War 3 news: Amid the rising tensions in the Middle East after Iran launched a barrage of missiles and drones in the Gulf region, there are

New J&K Houses Proposed In Mumbai, Amritsar Among Several Cities

Jammu, Mar 2: The Jammu and Kashmir government has set in motion a major expansion drive with new J&K Houses proposed in several key cities inclu

DMK sets March 3 deadline for Congress on seat-sharing talks

The ruling party has set the deadline as it has to finalise before March 5, the nominees for the biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha slated for

Padianallur residents demand parks and playgrounds on poramboke lands

March 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closed

March 2026 brings several dry days across India. Alcohol sales will be banned on March 4 for Holi, March 21 for Eid-ul-Fitr, March 26 for Ram Nav

Why are gold and silver prices rising now, and will gold surge to $6,000 and silver to $200? Gold and silver climb, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are gold and silver prices rising now, and will gold surge to $6,000 and silver to $200? Gold prices rose after the US and Israel launched st

Control rooms to provide information on persons stranded in Gulf countries

Dhurandhar 2 Outpaces Toxic as Advance Bookings in US Take Off

Ticket sales are currently on in the US.

India's Godavari Biorefineries to start grain-based distillery in June quarter

Godavari Biorefineries is set to launch a new grain-based distillery in the June quarter. This facility will allow the company to use both sugarc

TDB To File Affidavit In SC To Protect Sabarimala Tradition In Women Entry Issue

The board has no difference of opinion on this. The TDB is constituted under rules that mandate the protection of the temple and its traditions.

Forging Wellness at Chakrasiddh: Research, Protocols, and Verified Healing Journeys

Chinese HQ-9B again in spotlight after reports of failure of Iranian air defence system amid US-Israel strikes

Recent US and Israeli airstrikes targeted key Iranian sites, including Supreme Leader Khamenei's compound. Reports suggest Iran deployed its newl

What to eat in North Chennai: Try Vyasarpadis street-side meat delicacies

Kavab, a North Chennai beef dish that is easy on the pocket and pairs well with rice, is deeply entwined with the regions culture and identity

France 'Ready' to Defend Gulf Countries, Jordan Against Iran

France, Germany and the United Kingdom said Sunday they were ready to defend their interests and those of their allies in the Gulf if needed

Legends League Cricket sold to Blue God Entertainment for Rs 49 crore

Blue God Entertainment has acquired Legends League Cricket for Rs 49 crore. This marks a significant development as it becomes the first cricket

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini presents 2.23-lakh cr Budget for 2026-27

Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said 5,000 suggestions were received from various quarters, and these have been incorpor

Indian Govt Asks States To Keep Eye On Pro-Iran Radical Preachers

Advising the states to ensure that no law-and-order issues arise, the ministry has asked the states to heighten vigilance, as global events might

Iran Retaliates: 'We Came for a Dubai Vacation, Now Stuck in Air Strikes

Air Indias mail asked us to reschedule within seven days or take a refund. There was nothing else offered.

West Asia crisis: Nasscom asks member companies to defer travel to affected areas

Nasscom also directed all its members operate in West Asia region to refer to advisory from Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Operation EPIC FURY: US CENTCOM releases B-2 strike footage on Iran

What Is The Strait Of Hormuz And why It Plays A Vital Role In Oil Trade?

The U.S. is also said to have been targeting their naval bases, destroying the nations ballistic armoury, and eliminating any proxy terror networ

India's manufacturing sector activity growth jumps to 4-month high in February: Purchasing Managers' Index

India's final manufacturing PMI reflected an acceleration in manufacturing activity in February. Output expanded at a faster rate for a second mo

Authorities Tighten Curbs Across Kashmir as Protests Continue

By Monday, eyewitnesses reported that movement in Lal Chowk was minimal, with only a handful of people allowed to pass under strict monitoring

Trumps terror-like actions must be resisted: CPI (M) leader

Guntur: US President Donald Trumps terror-like actions must be resisted unitedly, Communist Party of India (M) National Executive Member Dr K Nar

Telangana Minister assures support to Indians in Iran, urges to maintain calm

Hyderabad: Telangana Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Minister Adluri Lakshman Kumar on Monday, March 2, assured help to Indians stran

2024 Clip of Israel Air Raids in Yemen Viral As Iran Attack on Saudi Arabia

Israel conducted air raids in Yemen, in response to Houthi attack in Tel Aviv in 2024.

Why Did US, Israel Chose Saturday Morning For Strikes On Iran?

A report by Reuters has confirmed that, Khaminei has conducted a secret meeting with the Former Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics Al

Israeli military boosts presence near Lebanon border, downplays imminent ground invasion

Israel has increased its military forces along the Lebanese border. However, there are no immediate plans for a ground invasion into Lebanon. Thi

4.18 lakh students set to appear for SSLC, 4.52 lakh for Plus Two exams in Kerala

SSLC exams begin on March 5 and Plus Two exams on March 6. Minister V. Sivankutty says SSLC results will be announced by third week of May and Pl

Kashmir unrest: Tear gas, baton charge as crowd protests Khamenei killing

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir used tear gas and batons to control demonstrators protesting the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This action

Haleem arrives for Ramadans iftar in Coimbatore

An iftar box, haleem, or mohabbat ka sharbath? Choose your pick for Iftar as Ramadan begins

When Khamenei Quoted Nehru's Glimpses of World History

Khamenei previously emphasized his interest in reading books such as Persian Poetry, Novels, Non-fiction books, religious texts, world history an

IMD issues above-normal heatwave alert across India from March to May; Check affected states list that will witness high temperatures

India is bracing for an above-average number of heatwave days between March and May, with several states likely to experience intense heat. While

Heres combined net worth of Tom Holland and Zendaya in 2026

Hyderabad: Zendaya and Tom Holland are two of Hollywoods most popular young actors. Zendaya is known for her role in Spider-Man and Euphoria, whi

India's castor seed production surges 11% to 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26

India's castor seed production reached 17.6 lakh tonnes for 2025-26, an 11% increase driven by a 3% rise in acreage and an 8% jump in average yie

China calls for ceasefire, diplomacy to end West Asia conflict

One Chinese citizen was killed as a result of the conflict in Tehran, she said, where Israel and the United States have been carrying out strikes

Everyone Will Be Happy Samson Has Got the Success He Deserves: Gavaskar

Sanju Samson produced a match-winning 97 not out as India defeated the West Indies by five wickets in a must-win Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T

Why are US stock market index futures down and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red today? Wall Street futures drop, analysts insights and market outlook explained. Here's what should investors do now

Why are US stock market index futures down and Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq in red today? Wall Street futures fell more than 1% as Middle East c

Canada and India Strike Agreements on Rare Earth, Uranium

Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust, and positivity, Modi said.

Design careers: Opportunities in the orange economy

The Hindu hosted a webinar, Design careers: Opportunities in orange economy, on February 28, at 5:00 p.m. The panellists included Prof. Pratul Ch

Modi, Carney Pledge To Finalise Comprehensive Economic Partnership Soon

New Delhi, Mar 2: India and Canada on Monday inked a landmark agreement on cooperation in supplies of uranium, and decided to soon finalise a com

Kerala lottery results live for Bhagyathara BT-43 (March 2, 2026); 1 crore prize winner and other winning numbers here

Kerala Lottery Result Today: The Kerala State Lotteries Department has conducted the high-stakes draw for the Bhagyathara BT-43 weekly lottery to

Mercedes-Benz launches all new V-Class at 1.4 crore

The V-Class with a long wheelbase and with 6 seats in three rows, will be manufactured in India to provide the price advantage to customers

Under-construction bridge collapses in Bihars Gopalganj

Gopalganj: A portion of an under-construction small bridge collapsed in Bihars Gopalganj district, an official said on Monday, March 2. No one wa

India, Canada aim for trade pact by year-end, strike uranium deal

The two sides have agreed to the terms of reference on a comprehensive economic partnership

KTR flags irregularities in Suryapet e-auction in letter to Telangana CM

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao on Monday, March 2, wrote a letter to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, highl

Kerala announces scholarships for top achievers in Malayalam

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday, March 2, announced scholarships to Higher Secondary students who secure high marks in Malaya

Centre Prepared To Bring Back Indians Stranded In West Asia: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

BENGALURU, March 2: The Centre is fully prepared to bring back Indians stranded in the Gulf region and is in touch with Indian missions abroad to

Iran nuclear threat: IAEA warns on possible radiological release as war escalates with Israel

Rafael Grossi, the director-general of the IAEA, warned of serious risks surrounding Iran's nuclear facilities amid regional turmoil, cautioned t

Trump, Netanyahu warn of intensified attacks on Iran; global markets react sharply

Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border

Hilton, Marriott, IHG under UK scrutiny in data probe

Britain's competition watchdog is investigating major hotel groups Hilton, InterContinental Hotels, and Marriott. The probe also includes data fi

Trumps asks Revolutionary Guard, Iranian military personnel to lay down arms or face certain death

U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 1, 2026, that combat operations in Iran were continuing and would carry on until all of Washingtons obj

LG Sinha Visits Family Of SSF Personnel Killed In Road Accident

JAMMU, Mar 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today visited the family of Special Security Force (SSF) personnel SgCT Sunny Salgotra, who lost hi

Eight persons from Mangaluru seek help to return from Dubai

Six persons from Udupi are also stranded in the Gulf two in Dubai, three in Bahrain in one in Iran

Zendaya, Tom Holland Married? Stylist Law Roach Sparks Speculation

Zendaya has previously spoken about keeping her personal life private, noting that she and Holland view their relationship as something sacred an

Unwarranted attacks: Pakistan backs Iran at UNSC, sends strong message to United States

Iran death toll rises to 555 after US, Israeli strikes

Iran reports over 555 deaths from US and Israeli strikes. The attacks have impacted 131 cities across the country. The Iranian Red Crescent confi

NIA arrests Nepali national in Bihar 2014 fake currency case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Noor Mohammed, a Nepali national who had been absconding since 2014 in connection with a hig

Ismail Darbar reveals: My son practices Hindu rituals too

Mumbai: Popular music composer Ismail Darbar, best known for his memorable collaborations with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, has opened up abo

India Post GDS 2026 Result Date: Merit list soon at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in; check steps

The India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 2026 result is anticipated soon, with a circle-wise and state-wise merit list to be released on the officia

Watch: The situation in West Asia is of great concern: PM Modi calls for dialogue

150 Officers Nominated For PM Awards Regional Conference In Jammu

JAMMU, Mar 2: The General Administration Department of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has nominated 150 officers to attend a one-day Regiona

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini presents Rs 2.23-lakh crore budget for 2026-27

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled the state's budget for 2026-27. The outlay stands at Rs 2.23 lakh crore, marking a 10.28 percen

Cricket is Team Game, For Too Many Years, We Only Spoke About Certain Contributions: Gambhir

Had Shivam Dube not smashed a couple of boundaries in the penultimate over, no one would have spoken about Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 agains

Delhi Airport Sees 87 Flight Cancellations Amid Middle East Crisis

Indian airlines cancelled 760 overseas flights in the last two days owing to the escalating Middle East conflict due to which many airspaces in t

Several U.S. warplanes crashed, crew survived: Kuwait Defence Ministry

Kuwaits Defense Ministry says several US warplanes have crashed in the country, all the crew survived

One Battle After Another triumphs at PGA Awards, all set for awards-season sweep

Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another bagged the top prize at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards, putting it in the spotlight as a m

S&P/ASX 200 edges up as Australian shares end flat, energy, gold miners offset bank losses on Middle East conflict; check top gainers and losers

The Australian sharemarket began the week flat. The S&P/ASX 200 index saw minor gains. Miners and energy stocks performed well. Financials experi

Symbolic Political Critique: Delhi Court Grants Bail To 9 IYC Workers In AI Summit Protest Case

NEW DELHI, Mar 2: A court here has granted bail to nine Indian Youth Congress workers who were arrested in connection with the shirtless protest

Rajya Sabha polls: No deadlock in MVA talks; lone seat should go to Sena UBT, says Aaditya Thackeray

The Rajya Sabha polls for the seven seats in Maharashtra will be held on March 16, 2026 and votes will be counted on the same day

Kerala CM accuses Telangana govt of bulldozer raj over demolition drive

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday, March 2, alleged that the recent reported demolition drive in Telanganas Kh

Telangana: Rahul Gandhi arrives in Vikarabad for Congress meet

Hyderabad: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived in Telanganas Vikarabad district on Monday, March 2, to

Girl administered injection at medical store in UPs Gorakhpur, dies

Gorakhpur: A nine-year-old girl died allegedly after being administered an injection at a medical store in the Uruwa area here, police said on Mo

Indian Coast Guard escorts 3,741 pilgrims from Katchatheevu to Rameswaram

Chennai: The Indian Coast Guard provided security and surface-to-air escort to 3,741 pilgrims, who travelled from Tamil Nadu and other states to

Man rescued after falling into ventilation duct in Hyderabad

TGNPDCL records highest-ever peak power demand on Monday

Hyderabad: The Telangana Northern Power Distribution Corporation Limited(TGNPDCL) on Monday, March 2, recorded its highest-ever peak power demand

Iron Beam debuts: Watch how Israel uses laser defense to neutralize Hezbollahs aggressive strikes

Israel's Iron Beam: Israel has officially deployed its laser-based air defense system, the Iron Beam, in a historic combat debut to intercept an

Telangana: TFDC to conduct walk-in interviews for naturalists on March 7

Hyderabad: The Telangana Forest Development Corporation (TFDC) will conduct walk-in interviews for the posts of naturalist and juniour naturalist

Ram Charans new film Peddi earns Rs 200 crore already, know how

Hyderabad: Ram Charans upcoming film Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is creating massive hype even before its release. The film is quickly be

Nepal PM urges citizens to vote, maintain peace

More than 3,400 candidates are competing in the direct vote, 30% aged under 40

Oil could top USD 100 as Strait of Hormuz closure halts flows

Oil prices could exceed USD 100 per barrel if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not swiftly restored, as the waterway's closure thre

NEET Registration 2026: Check last date, steps to apply at neet.nta.nic.in, application fees

The NEET UG 2026 registration is now open on neet.nta.nic.in, with the deadline for application submission and fee payment set for March 8, 2026.

State Government initiates measures to ensure safe return of Telugu people stranded in Gulf Nations

State Government is closely monitoring the evolving situation, particularly after reported disruptions at certain international airports that hav