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Nitish Kumar files nomination papers for Rajya Sabha, ending 20 years as Bihar CM

Confirming speculation about the end of his 20-year rule in Bihar with a post on social media, Mr. Kumar declared that he had a desire in his hea

FIR filed against CM, others

Alleged illegal distribution of pattas in Tura From Our Correspondent TURA, March 5: The Nokma (headman) of Danakgre Akhing, Enilla Ch Marak and

Vizags Biodiversity Park marks 25 years as eco-education spot

Assault on NEHU Registrar sparks law and order concerns

Our Bureau SHILLONG/TURA, March 5: The recent assault on North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Registrar Kailash Chandra Biswal by masked miscrean

Illegal coal: Judicial panel to probe demand-supply nexus

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The Judicial Commission of Inquiry, set up to investigate illegal coal mining in Meghalaya following the devas

Pala hits out at VPPs rush to name bypoll candidate

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has expressed surprise over the urgency shown by the Voice of

GHADC polls: Mukul demands clarity on ST certificate rule

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: Leader of Opposition Mukul M. Sangma has asked the state government to provide clear guidelines on whether onl

Local MLA launches LP school in Ranikor

From Our Correspondent MAWKYRWAT, March 5: Ranikor MLA Pius Marwein on Thursday inaugurated a newly constructed building of Pyndengsohsham Govern

More than 20 states challenge Trump over global tariffs

Washington, March 5: Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trumps new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes

NEIGRIHMS hosts annual day, graduation ceremony for MBBS and nursing students

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: NEIGRIHMS held its 16th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony for MBBS and nursing students on Thursday. NEIGRIHM

DC prohibits erection of gate on PWD road in EKH village

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, March 5: The District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills on Thursday prohibited the erection of a gate along the Public Wor

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday March 6, 2026

Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 37 C and 20C respectively.

Aided college faculty writes an open letter to CM demanding CAS benefits; college teachers protest at Directorate of Collegiate Education

Future Citys Master Plan: Telangana Sets 9-month Deadline

Sources revealed that 12 companies have submitted applications in response to the tender notification.

108 ambulance service now accessible via WhatsApp Chatbot in T.N.

Transforming representation into real change by 2029

Parliament 2029 must transform womens lives, with its representatives well aware of what guardrails women need to age with dignity

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY 2026

Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after mounting criticism over her leadership

Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin says he has no idea how quickly his nomination to replace Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Sec

Rajya Sabha polls: Political tie-ups against NDA face acid test in Bihar, Odisha

Rajya Sabha nominations have set the stage for political contests in Bihar and Odisha, with new alignments tested. While Maharashtra's NCP factio

Rule Violations Massive in Building Construction Sector, Officials Failed to Act

The structure was erected on around 310 square yards of land. It had permission from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation for the construc

Trump fires DHS Secy Kristi Noem amid ICE row & Lewandowski scandal; taps Sen Mullin as replacement

West Asia War: $300m Worth Seafood Stuck in Indian Ports

Suez Canal blockade will stop exports to Europe, says SEAI chief

West Asia on fire: On the Israeli-American war against Iran

India should oppose the U.S.s attempt to widen the war to the Indian Ocean

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Women have always been the strong ones of the world. The men are always seeking...' - lessons on womens power and emotional strength by Neiman Marcus Fashion Award-winning fashion designer

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Her quote highlights women as the world's pillars of strength, providing essential emotional support and stabili

Pawar play: why no one wants to hurt NCP (SP) chief

No Need to Panic for Petrol and LPG Supplies, Say Dealers

LPG and petroleum supplies remained uninterrupted and prices remained unchanged in Hyderabad.

One for all: On seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election

The DMK has managed to keep a major alliance partner happy

Major reshuffle in Raj Bhavans: Ex-envoy Sandhu named Delhi LG, Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi moved to Bengal

A significant gubernatorial reshuffle has seen R N Ravi appointed as West Bengal's new governor, replacing C V Ananda Bose. This move, occurring

Asad Questions MHA Move On Iran Preachers

Responding to a news report on X that MHA has asked the states and Union territories to monitor inflammatory speeches and deploy rapid-response t

MCC Case: HC Reserves Orders on Uttam's Plea

Justice K. Sujana reserved orders after hearing arguments from the public prosecutor and counsel representing the petitioner.

Cracker Blasts Death Toll Rises To 28, With 2 Deaths On Thursday

Bindu Madhav said investigations have revealed that the fireworks unit owner Adabala Arjun had taken licence-LE1 and renewed it in 2024. Another

Quote of the day by Cleopatra says: Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have Immortal longings in me.

Todays Quote of the Day comes from Cleopatra in Shakespeares play Antony and Cleopatra. The line is spoken shortly before her death. It shows her

CM, Dy CM To Attend Mahakumbhabhishekam At Durga Temple On March 8

The event will culminate on March 8 at 9.24 am with Abhishekam to the temples golden gopuram using sacred waters collected from 12 holy rivers. C

Vundavalli Writes to AP CM, Seeking Redressal of Discrepancies in Polavaram Project

Arun Kumar underlined that the Polavaram project will be a cornerstone for Andhra Pradesh.

UttamNagar tense as man killed in clash amid Holi festivities

DMK Eyeing Cong Stronghold Ooty Constituency?

Ooty and Congress are synonymous as the grand old party is deeply anchored in this hill constituency for the past five decades, of course, in all

W.B. Congress asks EC to settle voter roll cases before poll schedule

4 fatal road crashes onHoli, lowest since 2019: traffic police

Courts must deal with disobedient litigants with an iron hand: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned government authorities and litigants for routinely defying court orders and resorting to delayed appeals

Delhi CM lays foundation stone for foot overbridge near LadakhBudhVihar

Israel Announces Next Phase In Iran War, Promises More Surprises

We are now moving to the next phase of the operation. In this phase, we will further dismantle the regime and its military capabilities.

Centre may extend sector & sponsored schemes beyond April 1 amid ongoing review

Several government schemes might continue in their present form beyond April 1. Ministries are still reviewing and rationalising these programs.

AP: BSNL Expands Rural Connectivity With 6,132 Sites in State

The AP Circle reported 1,086 crore in revenue in 202425 and has set a 1,300 crore target for 202526.

HaryanaRajya Sabharace peaks asBJPsState vice-president enters fray as Independent

Graduate says top IT firm pulled job offer after 4 months, just days before his first daygets blamed for the debacle

A graduate's anticipated tech job offer collapsed just days before his start date. The company cited potential future visa sponsorship needs, des

Stranded West Asia cargo sees anchor in local market

Indian exporters are bringing back nearly half of their stranded containers from ports. This move aims to avoid hefty demurrage and detention cha

India edge England in run fest: Samsons 89 trumps Bethells 105 in high-scoring thriller

India secured a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup final by defeating England by 7 runs in a high-scoring thriller. Sanju Samson's explosive 89 and J

West Asia conflict disrupts Indias gems and jewellery trade; diamond shipments halted

India's vital gems and jewellery trade faces significant disruption. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has halted exports and imports of rough di

PM to unveil two DMRC corridors, to lay foundation for three more on March 8

Karnataka govt. revises orderly system for senior police officers

Iran crisis: Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' on warship sinking in 'our backyard'

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the conflict and the sinking of an Iran

Martin has to keep believing in himself: Miranda on strikers slow start toISL

Ending Ukraine war in everyone's interest, UNSC seat for India crucial: Finland President Alexander Stubb

India and Finland emphasized that ending the Russia-Ukraine war is crucial for global stability and called for UN reform. Both nations agreed to

Two youths held for possession of narcotic tablets in Arakkonam

Work begins on outer ring road project in Vellore

Im Brian Bennett

With 292 runs at a staggering average of 146 in the ICC T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old has made a name for himself; known for piercing gaps over

Nine Officials shifted

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5: The Government of Jammu and Kashmirs General Administration Department (GAD) on Thursday issued an order regarding transfers a

Crime Branch arrests fake job fraudster from Faridabad

Srinagar, Mar 5: The Special Crime Wing (SCW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has apprehended a habitual fake job fraudster from Faridabad, Haryana, who

Chennai Corporation to start work on junction improvements, road marking and signage at important junctions

The works aim to facilitate the implementationof an intelligent transport system; CUMTA to suggest more projects for improving mobility in the Ch

Jammu & Kashmir cricket association scam: Farooq Abdullah gets relief from ED

A Srinagar court has rejected the Enforcement Directorate's bid to add charges against Dr. Farooq Abdullah and others in the JKCA scam. While the

Rajya Sabha election: Congress fields new face Christopher in Tamil Nadu

The 53-year-old is one of the secretaries of the All India Congress Committee, and had been in charge of northeastern States such as Manipur and

Nr Army Commander reviews counter-terror ops

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5 : Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri and reviewed the prevail

Efforts on to evacuated Kashmiri students from Iran: Farooq and Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir authorities are coordinating with the Centre to bring back students, primarily medical students, stranded in Iran. Officials ar

MeT predicts light rain from March 7 to 9

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:Day temperatures remained 7-9 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of Kashmir and 6-11 degrees above normal in several ar

Stalin launches new programmes; inaugurates various projects

Migrant worker held for assaulting TTE at Jolarpet railway station

President orders reshuffle of Governors, LGs

Kavinder appointed Himachal Governor The President of India has accepted the resignation of Dr C.V. Ananda Bose, Governor of West Bengal and resh

Oncologists stress role of multidisciplinary care in managing endometrial cancers

Census Commissioner to visit J&K Monday

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is visiting Jammu & Kashmir to participate in a programme relating to th

Energy Emergency: 9.5 billion units power gap looms over J&K, Ladakh

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:In the coming ten years Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are unlikely to meet 9.5 Billion Units (BU) of electrical energy requireme

Youth should explore innovation beyond Govt jobs: CM

Jammu Tawi, Mar 5:Calling upon youth to become job creators instead of job seekers, Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said agriculture an

Patna to Delhi: Nitish set to enter Rajya Sabha, complete all-houses journey

From the very beginning of my parliamentary journey, there has been a desire in my heart to become a member of both Houses of the Bihar Legislatu

Kavinder expresses gratitude to Prez, PM, HM

Leh, March 5: Kavinder Gupta, the present Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, has been appointed as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh. Expressing his g

Will Give Rs 25,000 To Parents Having 2 Or More Children: Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the state government is considering a Rs 25,000 birth incentive for couples fr

Shiv Pratap Shukla is new Telangana Governor

Tehran wants 'Trump's blood' as toll hits 1,230; Israel strikes Iranian infra

Iran launched fresh attacks on Israel and US bases. Israel responded by hitting targets within Iran. Air sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Flights to West Asia from Hyderabad Cancelled Again

Hyderabad has extensive connectivity with the UAE, particularly through Dubai International Airport, with six to eight flights operating daily un

CV Ananda Bose quits; Ravi is Guv of Bengal; Taranjit Sandhu is named Delhi Lt Governor

West Bengal's political landscape has shifted dramatically with the resignation of Governor CV Ananda Bose. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee disclo

When the streets at Madurai come alive with iftar flavours

From hungama chicken and cheese sticks to Persian haleem and keema samosas, streets in the city turn festive during the month of Ramzan

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson & Fielding Ensures Final Ticket for India

T20 World Cup 2026: There was not much to separate England and India, except who dealt with pressure better.

PM Modi Speaks To Macron, Discusses Shared Concern Over Middle East War

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed shared concerns over the evolving situation in W

Scores Pay Respects to Khamenei at Iranian Consulate

During the meeting, the MBT delegation expressed deep sorrow over the tragic killing of Khamenei in the recent US-Israel strikes. The delegation,

Women in leadership roles can bring more growth and value to firms yet, constraints on their rise persist even in rich nations

Women leaders boost company growth and value. However, barriers to their advancement remain, even in wealthy nations. Research shows female bosse

Quote of the day by Marlon Brando: 'We'd all like to be certain of what we know, but I think the most important question is...' - lessons on self-reflection and critical thinking by Oscar-winning The Godfather and On the Waterfront actor

Quote of the day by Marlon Brando: His quote prompts introspection. He questioned the certainty of what we know. This encourages readers to exami

ET Analysis: After Lalu Prasad & Ram Vilas Paswan, the last of JP-era trio steps aside

Together, they ensured the dominance of regional parties in Bihar even as neighbouring states in the Hindi heartland experimented with BJP- and C

`Thursday Review system launched to speed up tourism projects in Vizag

First `Thursday Review held under the aegis of VMRDA Commissioner

MIT scientists create Mini Livers that can be injected into the body a potential medical game-changer

MIT engineers have developed injectable mini livers using hydrogel microspheres and hepatocytes. These satellite livers can be injected to supple

Indias underwater strike capability faces gap: Indigenous nuclear-attack submarine likely only by 2036

India's ambition for indigenous nuclear-attack submarines faces a ten-year wait. The first vessel is projected for 2036. A leased Russian submari

Amit Shah, Others Congratulate Indian Team on Victory in T20 World Cup Semifinals

India will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday.

The tumultuous tenure of R.N. Ravi as Tamil Nadu Governor

From regularly walking out of the Assembly to raising issues over the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to State-run universities, Ravi and the DMK