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Iran womens soccer team greeted with a welcome ceremony in Tehran

Members of Irans national womens soccer team were greeted with a welcome ceremony upon their return to the Islamic Republic after several of the

Rajasthan Transfers 25 IAS Officers, Key Portfolios Reshuffled

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Rajasthan government carried out a late-night administrative reshuffle, transferring 25 IAS officers

Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada

This is the full text of the statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada

South Africa Womens Team Sets 150-Run Target Against New Zealand

Auckland, March 20: The South Africa womens cricket team has set a target of 150 runs for New Zealand in the third T20 match. Batting first, Sout

Andhra Pradesh Changes Holiday Date for Ramadan Celebration

Amaravati, March 20: The Andhra Pradesh government has revised the date for the holiday declared for Ramadan (Eid-ul-Fitr). Originally set for Fr

Third Day of Navratri: Celebrating Gangaur with Auspicious Timings and Complete Panchang

New Delhi, March 20: The third day of Navratri, dedicated to the worship of divine power, falls on Saturday. Notably, this day also marks the cel

Ministry of Defence Hosts Mega Job Fair for Veterans in New Delhi

New Delhi, March 20: The Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) under the Ministry of Defence has organized a significant job fair for veteran

Anil Agarwal Extends Rajasthan Day Greetings

Chittorgarh, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, extended his heartfelt gr

Three duped of Rs 30 lakh in investment fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: At least three people were duped of Rs 30 lakh in an investment fraud in Hyderabad via WhatsApp and Telegram recently. According to th

Udaipur Professor Honoured at World Health Congress

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, Professor at BN College of Pharmacy, Udaipur, has been honoured with the Brilli

Dawoodi Bohra Community Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr in Udaipur

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Dawoodi Bohra community celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with joy and enthusiasm across the city on Thursday.

New Director Appointed at West Zone Cultural Centre

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Dr. Ashwin Mahesh Dalvi assumed charge as Director of the West Zone Cultural Centre on Thursday for a te

Crude sinks after Benjamin Netanyahu tries to reassure on Iran war

But with the conflict heading into a fourth week, most equities fell as investors fret over energy markets, with oil still holding around $100 an

A three-day Bihar Nursery and Green-Tech Conclave 2026 in Patna from March 21

It will be a first-of-its-kind, three-day national horticulture conclave; entrepreneurs and start-ups to get opportunity to present their busines

Telangana FM to present 3rd Budget at noon today

Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka to table 3.20-3.30 lakh crore budget at noon; capex likely to rise to 45,000-50,000 crore with funds earmarked for Hydera

Telangana to get new portal for birth, death certificates

Hyderabad: Telangana is soon going to get a new portal for registration of birth and death certificates with an aim to process registrations onli

Kalakriti 2026 Celebrated at Pacific Law School

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Pacific School of Law, under Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a three-da

Netanyahu warns on Iran uranium as US approves USD 7 billion arms sales to UAE

As the United StatesIsrael war on Iran entered its 21st day on Friday, March 20, hostilities intensified across multiple fronts, with sustained m

Manchester United Boss Carrick Uncertain on De Ligt's Return Date

De Ligt has been sidelined since United's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in November and there are doubts he will be fit for the World Cup, which st

Devotees Flock to Jhandewalan Temple on Second Day of Chaitra Navratri

New Delhi, March 20: On the second day of Chaitra Navratri, a large number of devotees have gathered at the Jhandewalan Temple in New Delhi. Sinc

Vedanta Announces 1 Lakh Crore Push in Rajasthan

Jaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): On the occasion of Rajasthan Diwas, Vedanta Group reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the state by announcin

Tesla in talks with Chinese firms to buy $2.9 bln worth of solar equipment

Mr. Musk plans to build the solar capacity mainly for use by Tesla, although some will be used to power SpaceX satellites

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: First EVM, VVPAT randomisation conducted ahead of Assam Assembly polls

In Odisha, Congress MLA C.S. Raazen Ekka said that the party has filed a petition before the Assembly Speaker seeking the disqualification of thr

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

Israel launched airstrikes on Tehran as Iran marked its New Year. The ongoing conflict has disrupted global markets and threatened to involve Ira

Zawar Talents Power ZFA into U-18 Elite League Final Round

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Local football talent from Zawar has made a strong mark on the national stage as Zinc Football Academy (ZFA),

U.S. Bill Supports Alternative Education Program for International Students

Washington, March 20: U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at securing a vital program for international students. This initiat

Indias artist fraternity is uniting to devise meaningful responses to growing censorship

From literature festivals to film screenings, artists flag rising pressure on creative voices The dismantling of a publishers stall at a children

Kangana Ranaut Challenges Pappu Yadavs Controversial Remarks on Women

Mumbai, March 20: Bollywood actress and MP Kangana Ranaut has responded strongly to comments made by Pappu Yadav regarding Congress leader Rahul

OpenAI Plans Desktop 'superapp' To Streamline User Experience

Executives hope that bringing the company's tool under one app will help streamline resources as OpenAI seeks to counter rising competition from

Australia Triumphs Over West Indies in T20 Series Opener with Beth Mooneys Stellar Performance

Kingstown, March 20: The Australia womens cricket team kicked off their three-match T20 series against the West Indies with a convincing victory.

Japans Prime Minister Uncomfortable with Trumps Pearl Harbor Remark

Washington, March 20: U.S. President Donald Trump recently defended his decision to keep American attacks on Iran secret by referencing Pearl Har

Japan PM Placates Trump on Iran, But Faces Pearl Harbor Surprise

Days after lashing out at US allies including Japan for failing to heed his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump praised Tokyo's effo

Weather today (March 20): IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in several states. Check forecast for Mumbai, Kolkata, Srinagar, Indore, Patna and more

IMD Today Weather Update: The IMD has forecast unseasonal rain in Mumbai and other districts of Maharashtra after days of scorching heat. Kolkata

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Set for Netflix Debut Following Theatrical Run

Ustaad Bhagat Singh was produced on a substantial budget of Rs 150 crore.

Qatar Reports Damage from Missile Attacks on Ras Laffan Industrial City

New Delhi, March 20: Qatar has disclosed the extent of damage caused by missile attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City, attributed to Iran. Mi

Three men charged with conspiring to smuggle U.S. artificial intelligence to China

The men violated U.S. export controls laws by scheming to divert massive quantities of the high-performance servers assembled in the United State

North Koreas Kim Jong Un takes his daughter on tank ride during army training

State media images showed the girl sticking her head out of the tanks hatch, while Kim sitting on the top of the tank and smiling

NASA Returns Moon Rocket To Pad, Eyeing April 1 Launch

Artemis engineers began the maneuver, which can take up to 12 hours, at 8:00 pm eastern, after which the US space agency will begin final prepara

Leaders Pay Tribute to Rani Avantibai Lodhi on Her Sacrifice Day

New Delhi, March 20: On the Sacrifice Day of Rani Avantibai Lodhi, a prominent figure of the First War of Independence in 1857, political leaders

ECI asks Bengal for report on bonus to civic volunteers

Kolkata: The Election Commission on Thursday, March 19, sought a report from the West Bengal government after it announced the grant of an ad hoc

Jammu and Kashmir police busts international cyber fraud racket targetting victims in US, UK and Canada

Jammu and Kashmir police have dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud network in Srinagar. Seven individuals were arrested for targe

Qatar's LNG Exports Disrupted For 5 Years Amid Iran War: How It Affects India

Those losses have implications ranging from LPG used in restaurants in India to South Korea's chipmakers, which use helium.

Japans Takaichi seeks to reaffirm alliance with Trump amid Hormuz security concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with President Donald Trump in Washington. Discussions focused on Japan's support for protecting the S

Why Didn't You Tell About Pearl Harbor? Trump's Quip Makes Japan PM Awkward

A Japanese reporter asked President Donald Trump why the US didn't inform its allies including Japan before attacking Iran.

Delhi Court acquits two accused under UAPA, says prosecution failed to prove association with ISIS

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Amit Bansal acquitted Jamsheed Zahoor Paul and Parvaiz Rashid Lone of the offences of terrorist act and associati

I'm Alive: Netanyahu's Press Briefing Amid Death Rumours, AI Video Claims

Rumours about Benjamin Netanyahu's death were triggered on social media when several users claimed that his March 12 televised address was genera

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba anticipates its first Russian oil shipment this year amid ongoing power outages. A Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels is en route, pote

Successful Reverse Shoulder Surgery at PIMS

Udaipur, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): The Orthopedic Department of Pacific Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Umarda, has achieved another signif

Congress targets Centre over Crackdown on online platforms

New Delhi: The Indian National Congress on Thursday, March 19, strongly condemned the Central government for what it described as a systematic cr

U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions

The license, which expires on April 11, replaces and supersedes a similar 30-day sanctions waiver issued on March 12

US bill backs OPT for foreign students

Washington: US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to protect a key work programme for international students, aiming to retain foreign gradua

Breaking News Live Updates: Actors attend Telangana Gaddar Film Awards

Debate Intensifies in U.S. Congress Over H-1B Visa Program

Washington, March 20: The H-1B visa program in the United States, which allows numerous Indian professionals to work there, has come under renewe

Kerala polls: Congress releases 2nd list, MP Sudhakaran agrees to stay away

China's exports of rare earth magnets jump ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China's rare earth magnet exports saw an 8.2% increase in the first two months of 2026. This rise comes as leaders from the world's two largest e

Delhi rain update: IMD sounds yellow alert for rainfall and thunderstorms in capital for March 20. Check weather forecast for Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad

Delhi weather update: Delhi, Noida and Gurugram are likely to experience light rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds on Friday, March 20.

TMC booth chief killed, kin claim factional feud

'Unpromulgated President's Rule': Mamata on transfers

Iran Women's Football Team Feted in Tehran After Asylum Battle

Activists have accused Iranian authorities of pressuring the women's families, including summoning their parents for interrogations, while Tehran

SC stays HC order annulling bypoll win of MP Cong MLA

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu differ on gas field attack; Iran fires at Israel after Netanyahu boasts of war gains

UAE authorities said they had dismantled a errorist network funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran, and arrested its members

Hyderabad Police set up H-FAST to check food adulteration

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police on Thursday, March 19, established food adulteration surveillance team to strengthen food safety enforcement and regu

US, Japan announce $40 billion nuclear power project

The United States and Japan announced Thursday a $40 billion project to build nuclear reactors in Tennessee and Alabama, after a meeting of the t

EU leaders call for moratorium on strikes against energy and water facilities in Middle East

European Union leaders are urging a halt to military strikes on energy and water infrastructure in the Middle East. This call comes as the Iran w

Middle East conflict: PM condemns attacks, urges de-escalation

Iran calls on regional countries to prevent US from using bases for 'military aggression'

Iran has called on West Asian nations to stop the United States from using military bases within their territories. Tehran claims these bases are

US President Donald Trump says Pentagon's $200 billion funding request a 'small price to pay'

America's top leader, Donald Trump, is considering a massive USD 200 billion boost for the Pentagon. This funding aims to ensure the US military

Morning Brief Podcast: From Doer to Director: The LinkedIn Playbook for the AI Age

Kevin Warsh's first move as Fed chair could be a rate hike

Kevin Warsh could become the new Federal Reserve chair and immediately face a decision on raising interest rates. This comes as oil prices surge

Morning Digest: West Asia troubles to delay Indias FTA talks with GCC countries and Israel; Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has uranium enrichment capacity, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

Iran Calls On Neighbours To Prevent US From Using Bases For Strikes

Iran on Thursday called on countries in West Asia to prevent the United States from using military bases in their own territories.

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

Ms. Takaichi, who met with Mr. Trump at the White House, told the Republican President that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear p

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites

European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterwa

Six allies ready to help efforts to ensure safe passage through Hormuz Strait

The declaration came as an effective Iranian blockade of the strait has paralysed commercial shipping through the crucial maritime chokepoint, wh

U.S. may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says

Bessent said the addition of sanctioned Iranian oil into global supplies would help keep oil prices down for the next 10 to 14 days.

Iranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said power was briefly disrupted, with electricity restored to most of those who were affected

Trump draws parallel between Pearl Harbor and U.S. strikes on Iran in meeting with Japanese PM

The Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941, killed 2,390 Americans, and the U.S. declared war on Japan th

UN shipping bodycalls for safe maritime framework in Gulf

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) noted that the closure of the Strait has adversely affected merchant and commercial

Dr Jitendra lays foundation of BioFoundry at Chandigarh, underscores future of smart foods

Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Mar 19: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh today laid t

Union Minister inaugurates NHPC Pavilion at Bharat Electricity Summit 2026

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs today inaugurated the NHPC Pavilion at th

J&K Bank opens special cash counter at SMVD Bhawan for Navratra pilgrims

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: To facilitate devotees during Navratra, Jammu and Kashmir Bank today set up a special cash and note exchan

Rehabilitating Terror Victims

For more than three and a half decades, terrorism cast a long and painful shadow over Jammu and Kashmir. Innocent families lost their loved ones,

Booth level workers backbone of organisation: Sat Sharma

Koul throws light on party programme Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu & Kashmir, president and Rajya Sab

A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life

Dr Gautam Sharma Every year on March 20, the global community observes World Oral Health Day (WOHD) to highlight the importance of maintaining go

Indias Bioeconomy from $10 bn to $195 bn since 2014: Dr Jitendra

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Mar 19: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and MoS PMO, Pe

Devotees brave rainfall, throng shrines on first Navratra to pay obeisance

Sanjeev K Sharma JAMMU, Mar 19: Braving the continuous rainfall, devotees of the Goddess in Jammu continued visiting the temples and shrines on T

Navreh celebrated with fervour, gaiety by KPs across Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Mar 19: Navreh the beginning of new year as per the Saptrishi Calendar was celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits with tra

Air Indias New York-Mumbai flight diverted to Medina after fire indication

After inspection, the plane was cleared for operations and took off for Mumbai, an official said

California, Arizona gripped by major heatwave as western parts of United States witness record high temperatures

U.S. weather forecast, temperatures: Scientists say there is overwhelming evidence that heat waves such as the one pummeling the western United S

As Iran intensifies Gulf energy attacks, Netanyahu says it can no longer enrich uranium

Despite heavy losses, Iran retains the ability to launch missile and drone attacks, keeping global markets volatile and energy security under thr