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Rupee Crosses 93 Against Dollar for the First Time

Mumbai, March 20: The Indian rupee has crossed the 93 mark against the US dollar for the first time, opening at 92.92 and later slipping to 93.08

BSEB Bihar Board Result 2026: Anticipation Builds for 28 Lakh Students

Patna, March 20: The results for the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for the 10th and 12th grades are expected to be released in the last w

NICE opens 1.5-km link road near Deepanjali Nagar in Bengaluru

The newly constructed four-lane stretch directly links Deepanjali Nagar junction (BHEL Circle) to NICE Road near Hosakerehalli PES College, and i

BJP slams Telangana budget as recycled and directionless

Ramzan holiday shifted to March 21 in Andhra Pradesh

The decision follows the request of the Waqf Boards Chief Executive Officer as the crescent moon has not been sighted on March 20

Gujarat Aims for a Trillion-Dollar Economy by 2030, Says CM Bhupendra Patel

Ahmedabad, March 20: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel addressed the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) state annual session in Ahmedaba

Bank Holiday Alert: When Are Banks Closed for Eid in 2026?

Mumbai, March 20: The confusion surrounding bank holidays for Eid in 2026 has largely been clarified. Customers are advised to check their states

The Shah Rukh Khan song that features 15+ Bollywood films

Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan, often called the King of Romance, has given Indian cinema some of its most iconic love stories. From Dilwale Dulhania

Switzerland halts weapons exports to US due to Iran war

Switzerland has announced a pause on weapon export licenses to the United States, a decision driven by the rising hostilities with Iran. Upholdin

Upendra Kushwaha Affirms Nitish Model Will Prevail in Bihar Amid CM Speculation

Patna, March 20: The political landscape in Bihar is buzzing with discussions regarding the next Chief Minister following Chief Minister Nitish K

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be...' - life lessons on critical thinking and logic by creator of Sherlock Holmes and A Study in Scarlet author

Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, offered a powerful quote on truth and logic. His words em

Prepare plan to prevent traffic congestion at Anandapuram Junction, MLA and Collector tell NHAI

They call for immediate steps and long-term strategy as traffic likely to increase with Bhogapuram airport

Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026: Can you vote if your voter ID card has spelling mistakes?

ECI says, clerical errors, spelling mistakes, etc., in the EPIC could be ignored provided the identity of the elector can be established by the E

Top news of the day: Premium petrol prices hiked by up to 2-3/litre; fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks

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Lt Governor Greets People On Eid -ul-Fitr

Jammu, Mar 20: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his heartiest greetings to the people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which is be

Jio Maintains Lead in Mobile, Broadband Segments

New Delhi, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): JM Financial has stated that Reliance Jio has further strengthened its lead in Indias telecom market,

AI Summit protest: Court grants anticipatory bail to Manish Sharma, directs him to join investigation

Manish Sharma received anticipatory bail in the AI summit protest case. He must join the investigation tomorrow. The court stated Delhi Police wi

Loud singing on Bengaluru Metro: Young passengers deboarded, 14 penalised by police

A viral clip shows a group occupying the ladies coach, sitting on the floor and singing Hindi songs, in violation of norms. The video drew widesp

World Oral Health Day Celebrated at Pacific Dental College

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific Dental College & Hospital marked World Oral Health Day on Friday with enthusiasm under the theme

Meet Bharadwajan, a trained pilot, who performs the traditional Araiyar sevai in Srirangam

Bharadwajan Araiyar explains how the sacred performance tradition continues unbroken in Srirangam across centuries.

Delhi Launches 300 New Electric Buses to Enhance Public Transport

New Delhi, March 20: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated several key projects from the Indraprastha Bus Depot on Friday. She flagged off 300 n

TDP office employee dies in midnight brawl in Srikakulam

Government blocks 300 illegal gambling and betting platforms

Banned entities include sports betting portals, casino platforms offering slots and roulette, live dealer tables, betting exchanges functioning l

Indian Citizen Dies in Riyadh Amid Ongoing Conflict in the Region

New Delhi, March 20: An Indian citizen has tragically died in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran con

Prices of flats in Hyderabad real estate market may jump due to global crisis

Hyderabad: The prices of flats in Hyderabad may increase as the global shipping crisis begins to impact the real estate market. The disruption ca

Exiled Iranian writer Shahrnush Parsipur on her International Booker Prize-nominated novella

Published in 1989, the book was seen as an act of insurrection and Parsipur was jailed, while the novella was banned

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new Envoy

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing that envoys are an important bridge for fostering friendly and cooperative rela

LPG shortage brings Nagapattinam boatyards to a halt; hundreds lose work

Of the four yards, one has shut down while work in the others has slowed drastically; the repair segment which engages at least 500 workers has

CMs office should not directly entertain requests for posting and transfer: Karnataka High Court

The highest authority of the State has better and more important work to perform than interfering with the transfer

Allegations of Political Pressure in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari Questions Police Actions

Kolkata, March 20: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, accused local police of attempting to coerce a pro

Biryani to sheer khurma: The Eid dastarkhwan in Hyderabad

With Eid tomorrow, homes in Hyderabad have already awakened from the deep spiritual slumber of Ramzan, replaced by a festive electricity that pul

Ather Energy trades higher on the BSE

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Ather Energy is currently trading at Rs. 750.90, up by 1.05 points or 0.14% from its previous closing of Rs. 74

Ruby Mills moves up on incorporating wholly-owned subsidiaries

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Ruby Mills is currently trading at Rs. 204.10, up by 3.55 points or 1.77% from its previous closing of Rs. 200.

NBCC (India) soars on securing orders worth Rs 319.78 crore

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): NBCC (India) is currently trading at Rs. 85.47, up by 2.31 points or 2.78% from its previous closing of Rs. 83.

TCS moves up on signing MoU with ABB to strengthen IT, AI, and engineering partnership

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Tata Consultancy Services is currently trading at Rs. 2377.60, up by 21.05 points or 0.89% from its previous cl

Himachal Pradeshs Economy on a Strong and Stable Growth Path, Says CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 20: Chief Minister Sukhu stated on Friday that Himachal Pradeshs economy is on a robust and stable growth trajectory. While present

Terror Case: Delhi HC Grants Bail To 2 UAPA Accused Noting Prolonged Incarceration

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to two men accused in a UAPA case over an alleged conspiracy to undertake terroris

Indian national killed in Saudi Arabia due to recent events of March 18, says embassy

RAYADH, Mar 20: An Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabia due to the recent events of March 18, the Indian Embassy announced on Friday. In a

Pakistani militant involved in fatal attack on police killed: Officials

PESHAWAR, Mar 20:A wanted militant allegedly involved in a fatal attack on police has been killed in northwest Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, offi

JK Cement inches up on emerging as Preferred Bidder for Mining lease of Dommarnandyala Block-3

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): JK Cement is currently trading at Rs. 5020.00, up by 16.45 points or 0.33% from its previous closing of Rs. 500

JSW Cement surges on commissioning production at Rajasthan cement plant

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): JSW Cement is currently trading at Rs. 117.10, up by 2.30 points or 2.00% from its previous closing of Rs. 114.

Shruti Haasan Shares a Delicious and Healthy Snack Recipe

Mumbai, March 20: Actress Shruti Haasan is not only busy with her work but also very active on social media. She frequently shares fun moments fr

Post Congress-Raijor Dal alliance, BJP eyes Sibsagar seat

NDA constituent Asom Gana Parishad has nominated MLA Prodip Hazarika against Akhil Gogoi in the eastern Assam constituency; CM Himanta Sarma says

Wipro rises on launching new hub at Gandhinagar GIFT City

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Wipro is currently trading at Rs. 190.35, up by 1.80 points or 0.95% from its previous closing of Rs. 188.55 on

Lemon Tree Hotels gains on signing new resort in Lonavala

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 107.30, up by 0.95 points or 0.89% from its previous closing of R

NTPC jumps on signing MoU with Octopus Energy Group

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): NTPC is currently trading at Rs. 382.15, up by 8.20 points or 2.19% from its previous closing of Rs. 373.95 on

Dr Jitendra Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award For Medicine, Diabetes At Chennai Meet

CHENNAI, Mar 20 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievance

Is It Healthy to Eat Fruits with Meals? Insights from Ayurveda

New Delhi, March 20: Both meals and fruits are essential for the body. In todays changing lifestyle, serving fruits alongside meals at weddings,

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Appraisal Committee For Vetting Of Specifications For Project Classroom Digital Board

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Appraisal Committee For Vetting Of Specifications For Project Classroom Digital Board See Order Copy Click Here..

Kashmir Travel Mart 2026 to Boost Tourism, Says CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir prepares to showcase its scenic and cultural richness as around 250 stakeholders converge for the two-day event in April.

J&K Govt Constitutes Technical Panel To Review AI Use In ACB Investigations

JAMMU, Mar 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Technical Appraisal Committee (TAC) to examine the proposed use of Artificial I

Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 Images: 100 best Eid Mubarak wishes, quotes and messages to share

Eid Mubarak Images: Eid-ul-Fitr, a joyous occasion marking the end of Ramadan, fosters togetherness and gratitude. This year, 2026, offers a chan

BRS terms budget highly disappointing with no cheer to any section or sector

Partys Deputy Floor Leader Harish Rao says all key indicators of growth slipped compared to the previous government

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off 300 EV buses, accelerates move to 6,100-strong electric fleet

Centre will 'take away' people's citizenship in name of NRC, Census after Bengal polls: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Centre plans to revoke citizenship through NRC and Census after state elections. She allege

French artist Olympe Ramakrishnas exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram celebrates Malayali women away from home

Voices of the Western Coast exhibition displays on fabric the portrait of three Malayali mothers and their daughters who reside outside the State

Theos and Lady Invictus please

Spiritual Leader Commits Suicide in Karnatakas Raichur District

Mumbai, March 20: A 58-year-old spiritual leader tragically took his own life at his monastery in Raichur district, Karnataka, leaving the local

Naidu Orders Full Assessment of Crop Losses, Reviews LPG Supply Amid Global Tensions

Chandrababu Naidu directs officials to submit complete report on crop damages within two days and ensure uninterrupted LPG supply across the stat

Missing Woman Reunited With Family After 11 Years In J&Ks Poonch: Police

JAMMU, Mar 20: The police of Poonch district, under Police Station Surnkot, have reunited a woman from Uttar Pradesh with her family after eleven

Indian Americans Forum organizes scholarship distribution in Warangal

Hyderabad: The Indian Americans Forum (IAF) has organized a community Iftar party and scholarship distribution program for school students in War

'Trump called Somalis garbage': Durbin blasts POTUS as Minnesota witness breaks down over ICE raid

Telangana Budget: Rs 12,789 crore for transport, boost for TGSRTC, Hyderabad Metro

Hyderabad: Riding high on the Mahalakshmi Scheme, the Telangana government proposed an allocation of Rs 12,789 crore for the Transport, Roads, an

Eid al Fitr Mehndi Designs 2026: Easy and simple front hand, back hand, Arabic and Chand inspired styles to elevate your festive look

Simple mehndi designs Eid: Each style here is paired with high-quality visual examples to inspire your Eid lookwhether you prefer minimal eleganc

VIDEO: President Droupadi Murmu seeks blessings from Premanand Maharaj, offers prayers at Neem Karori Ashram, and inaugurates new cancer block in Vrindavan

President Droupadi Murmu visited Vrindavan, sought blessings from Saint Premanand Maharaj, performed puja at Neem Karori Ashram, and inaugurated

Why gold and silver prices are surging more than 1% today after a big crash: Gold rebounds to $4,662 and silver climbs above $72 will the rebound last or fade again?

Why gold and silver prices are surging more than 1% today after a big crash: Gold and silver prices surged over 1% today as gold hit $4,662 and s

Structural changes in blood plasma proteins may reflect earliest signs of Alzheimers disease: Study

New Delhi, Mar 20: A new type of blood test that analyses the folding of amino acids rather than their amounts may detect earliest biological sig

In Focus podcast | Why was the National Transgender Council kept in the dark about the 2026 Amendment Bill?

In this episode, Kalki Subramaniam speaks to us about why the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill has sparked protests, and how these amendments t

Stock markets recover on buying in IT, PSU bank stocks; Sensex climbs 325 points

Price of premium or higher-grade petrol on Friday (March 20, 2026) was increased by 2 per litre

Bihars Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Delivers Promises During Samriddhi Yatra: Sanjay Singh

Patna, March 20: Bihar Minister Sanjay Singh praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumars Samriddhi Yatra, stating that the CM is delivering numerous ben

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's Ambassador

India has appointed Vikram Doraiswami as its new Ambassador to China. Beijing has welcomed the veteran diplomat, expressing hope for improved bil

Dhurandhar 2 reaches Pakistan despite ban, videos go viral

Hyderabad: Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar: The Revenge, also called Dhurandhar 2, hit theatres on March 19, 2026, but the film has already landed in con

Kerala Elections: A Thrilling Contest in Ottapalam Assembly Seat

Palakkad, March 20: The Ottapalam assembly seat in Keralas Palakkad district, traditionally seen as a one-sided contest, has transformed into a c

M&A activity to accelerate this year despite war disruption, Goldman Sachs says

Goldman Sachs anticipates a surge in mergers and acquisitions this year. CEO David Solomon highlighted factors like monetary easing and AI invest

Premium petrol prices hiked by over Rs 2, no change in regular fuel rates

Oil marketing companies in India have increased the prices of premium petrol variants (such as XP95, Speed, and Power) by 2.09 to 2.35 per litre,

Income-tax rules 2026 notified: Govt tightens compliance, makes filing simpler

New rules aim to simplify procedures while strengthening transparency, compliance, and reporting standards. A key change relates to house rent al

War Between Iran, US-Israel Coalition Will Have Consequences On Global Economy: Farooq Abdullah

SRINAGAR, Mar 20: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Friday said that the war between Iran and the US-Israel coalition needs to com

ATM error took Rs 10,000 from Surat man. 9 years later, that glitch won him Rs 3.28 lakh

A consumer court in Surat has ordered Bank of Baroda to pay over Rs 3 lakh to a customer after it failed to refund Rs 10,000 from a failed ATM wi

Indian national killed in Riyadh amid West Asia conflict, MEA confirms

An Indian national has died in Riyadh following recent security incidents on March 18, the MEA confirmed. India is coordinating with Saudi author

Wallpaper trends 2026: Botanicals, handmade designs transform Indian homes

Collections by Nilaya by Asian Paints, Sabyasachi and Kalakaari Haath reflect a shift towards foliage motifs and craft-led surfaces

LG Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu Discusses Developed Delhi 2047 with PM Modi

New Delhi, March 20: Delhis Lieutenant Governor Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to share insights on the v

Uttam Nagar violence: Mehbooba Mufti seeks PM Modi's intervention ahead of Id

Mehbooba Mufti urged the Prime Minister and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene efore the situation worsens, leading to loss of innocent

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman resigns ahead of IPO plans

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman has resigned after over a decade, just ahead of the company's planned India IPO. He will assist during the trans

Salaried employees in Hyderabad can now claim HRA exemption of up to 50 pc

Hyderabad: Bringing significant tax relief to salaried employees, the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Friday, March 20, notified the rules for t

Aadu 3 movie review: Flogging a dead goat through multiple timelines

Despite its ambitious scope and comedic potential, the nearly three-hour movie only offers a series of character introductions rather than a cohe

Jharkhand Congress Expels Former Minister Yogendra Sahu Over Comments Against Chief Minister

Ranchi, March 20: The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee has expelled former minister and prominent leader Yogendra Sahu from the party for thr

TMC Election Manifesto 2026: Mamata Banerjee releases key promise list ahead of Assembly polls

TMC manifesto West Bengal elections 2026: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee has released the party manifesto for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Electi

Indian killed in Riyadh due to recent events of March 18, says Embassy

The Indian embassy said that it is in contact with the deceaseds family and local authorities but the circumstances regarding the Indian national

Hail..Headless Hydra: Why Iran is not surrendering even after killing of 15 top leaders, US' $11 billion+ blowout, 16 aircraft losses

Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesperson was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes, adding to a list of high-profile assassinations. Despite these lo

Jalukbari: How Himanta Biswa Sarma's 25-Year Fortress Stays Unshakeable

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's dominance here is rooted in a long and steady political journey.