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UDF to announce candidates for all 140 Kerala Assembly seats today, says V.D. Satheesan

Speaking at Kochi airport on his return from Delhi, Satheesan says the party has already cleared 95 names, which will also be released later in t

South Korea considers importing Russian oil, naphtha, Industry Ministry says

South Korea imports around 70% of crude oil and half of naphtha through the Strait of Hormuz

How parties fared in 2021 West Bengal elections and subsequent by-elections

As West Bengal prepares for 2026 assembly elections, a brief evaluation on how Trinamool Congress and BJP fared in 2021 polls

Good news that 22 more India-bound ships waiting to cross Strait of Hormuz: P Chidambaram

Secretary Rajesh Kumar Sinha said on Wednesday that 611 people aboard 22 Indian-flagged vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including west of the

Kunal Kemmu, Chirag Nihalani launch production banner 'DRONGO Films'

Kemmu, who made his directorial debut in 2024 with Madgaon Express and is known for his work in movies such as 99 , Zakhm and Go Goa Gone, said t

BJP announces candidates for bypolls in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Tripura

Veerabhadrayya Charantimath will contest from the Bagalkot seat, and Srinivas T. Dasakariyappa will join the fray from Davanagere South seat

PM Modi Greets People On Navratri, Various Festivals

New Delhi, Mar 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted people on the start of Navratri and also the traditional Indian new year, whi

Surge in Crude Oil Prices Following Attacks on Energy Infrastructure in West Asia

New Delhi, March 19: A significant increase in crude oil prices was observed on Thursday, rising over 4% following direct attacks on energy infra

AP Govt releases job calendar to fill 10,060 vacancies across departments

Job calendar will be released every year on Ugadi as a`gift to job aspirants: AP Minister Nara Lokesh

Encounter in Farrukhabad: Robber Arrested, Head Constable Injured

Farrukhabad, March 19: An encounter took place in Farrukhabad district late Wednesday night between police and a robbery suspect. The accused sus

Strait of Hormuz blockage drives food costs higher across Gulf

Gulf nations are experiencing higher food prices. A war has disrupted vital shipping lanes, impacting imports. Supermarkets in Bahrain and Kuwait

Dhurandhar 2: Allu Arjun showers praise on Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar

The film has since achieved cult status and rewritten box-office history, surpassing 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to emerge as the highest-grossing Hindi

Middle East war: How many people have been killed so far in the US-Israeli war on Iran?

US-Israel Iran War: Middle East conflict escalates with thousands dead. Iran, Israel, and the US report casualties following retaliatory strikes.

Dhurandhar 2 breaks DDLJs 30-Year record, becomes first film to replace the Shah Rukh Khan Kajol blockbuster movie slot in Maratha Mandir theatre

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is making waves before its March 19 release, replacing Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's historic morning slot at Maratha Man

Mystery drones spotted over Washington Army base where Rubio, Hegseth live amid Iran war

Markets tumble 2% as Israel attacks worlds largest gas field in Iran

Brent crude price hit a new high, trading above $112 a barrel. The India-U.S. exchange rate depreciated to a new high crossing 93 a dollar

HDFC chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigns citing ethical concerns

New Delhi: In a sudden move, Atanu Chakraborty resigned as the part-time chairman of the countrys second biggest lender HDFC Bank citing ethical

PM Modi extends heartfelt wishes on Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand and Ugadi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm wishes on the auspicious occasions of Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Cheti Chand. He prayed for disc

Kerala Assembly polls: UDF likely to field T.O. Mohanan in Kannur as AICC bars sitting MPs from contesting

On K. Sudhakarans insistence on contesting despite the AICC decision, Mohanan says he will respond after the official announcement

Watch: U.S. Fed keeps rates unchanged, flags uncertainty over Iran war

Bayern Munich Secures Quarterfinal Spot by Defeating Atalanta, Set to Face Real Madrid

Berlin, March 19: Bayern Munich triumphed over Atalanta with a 4-1 victory at Allianz Arena, securing a total score of 10-2 to advance to the UEF

Bank of Japan says it sees inflation rising on oil price spike

Japan's central bank said Thursday it expected inflation to increase because of the ecent rise in crude oil prices caused by the Middle East war

Cheti Chand Ushers in Sindhi New Year on March 20

This festival heralds the Sindhi month of Chet (Chaitra), doubling as the birth anniversary of Jhulelal, their revered patron saint and incarnati

Watch: Iranian missile causes extensive damage at Qatars Ras Laffan

India sends additional warships near Gulf of Oman to escort fuel ships amid Israel-Iran war

Israel-Iran war: India is deploying over half a dozen warships to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea as a precautionary measure. This move aims to

Controversial Legacy of Dum Maro Dum: A Look Back at the 1971 Hit

Mumbai, March 19: The film industry today often grapples with controversies surrounding bold lyrics and provocative visuals. Recent tracks like B

Hyderabads Osmania University College of Engineering sees protests

Hyderabad: Hyderabads Osmania University College of Engineering witnessed protests on Wednesday, March 18, over scholarships. BRSV activists who

Trump vows no more attacks by Israel on Iran gas field after it violently lashed out

DOHA/RIYADH, March 19 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump said an angry Israel violently lashed out and attacked Irans major gas field, a sign

Rajasthan Day Celebrations: CM Bhajanlal Sharma Shares Heartfelt Wishes in Video Message

Jaipur, March 19: On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma released a video message extending warm wishes to all residen

Kollam contest special for Congress' Bindhu Krishna amid rise in women candidates

Congress leader Bindhu Krishna sees the upcoming Kollam polls as a significant step for women's representation, with the party fielding eight wom

US will 'massively blow up' major Iranian gas field if it continues strike on Qatar LNG hub, warns Trump

US President Donald Trump has threatened to low up Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues retaliatory strikes against Qatar. He also pr

Sara Ali Khan Faces Controversy Over Temple Visit Amid New Restrictions

Mumbai, March 19: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan, who visits the Kedarnath temple every year, is now facing scrutiny regarding her faith. The Ba

US earns its lowest-ever score on freedom index

A pro-democracy research group said Wednesday that freedom in the United States has declined to its lowest level since it started assessments a h

'FIRs for Biryani, Namaz & Iftar': Muslims Faced Several Attacks This Ramzan

Apart from these FIRs, there have been genocidal calls for mass killings, 'Khoon ki Holi' ahead of Eid this time.

Ugadi: Temples in Hyderabad Teem with Devotees

Clad in new clothes, devotees thronged nearby temples at their residence and offered special prayers. A majority of them visited Lord Sri Ganesha

Bloodbath in Markets, Sensex Crashes by 1,953 Points at Open

The steep fall comes after damage to energy infrastructure amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia

Amogh Jwala Military Exercise Concludes with Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seths Oversight

New Delhi, March 19: The Amogh Jwala military exercise concluded on Wednesday at the Babina Field Firing Range in Jhansi. Lieutenant General Dhee

U.S. detects drones over base where Rubio, Hegseth live: report

The drones over Fort McNair prompted officials to weigh relocating Mr. Rubio and Mr. Hegseth

Dhurandhar 2 best scene goes viral, sparks spoiler outrage as Hamza takes revenge on Hindu darpok qaum terrorist: Watch

Dhurandhar 2 Best Scene: A leaked clip from Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has caused a stir online. Fans are upset about spoilers, while the film gar

Flight status Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet update: Delhi rain to affect flight operations on March 19? Check details

Flight cancelled today: Due to rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi, there are chances that IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet flight operations migh

Nearly 18,000 people in 18-45 age group died due to heart attacks in Haryana in 6 years

Chandigarh, Mar 19 (PTI) Nearly 18,000 people in the age group of 18-45 died due to heart attacks or heart failures in Haryana between January 20

Doraemon Director Tsutomu Shibayama Passes Away at 84 Due to Lung Cancer

Shibayama worked as an animation director on shows like 'Dokonjo Gaeru' and 'Ganso Tensai Bakabon.'

Barcelona Dominates Newcastle to Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Spot

Madrid, March 19: Barcelona delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Newcastle United 7-2 and securing their place in the UEFA Champions L

Nara Lokesh Announces AP Job Calendar 2026

Over 10,000 government posts to be filled; annual Ugadi job notification promised for youth.

Ghaziabad Police Arrest Notorious Criminal After Encounter, Injured in the Process

Ghaziabad, March 19: The Wave City police team has successfully apprehended a wanted criminal following an encounter. The suspect was shot in the

Iran Warns of Severe Retaliation Amid Rising Tensions

The IRGC said the attack on Irans energy infrastructure had taken the conflict to a new stage

Devotees Flock to Temples in New Delhi as Navratri Celebrations Begin

New Delhi, March 19: The Navratri festival has commenced, marking the beginning of the Chaitra month. Early this morning, long queues of devotees

Drones Seen Over US Army Base Where Rubio Lives Amid Iran War: Report

A major security breach was reportedly detected at a high-profile army base in Washington amid the United States' war against Iran.

Semaglutide Is Not A Quick Fix: Bariatric Surgeon Explains The Right Way To Use It

With generics poised to make semaglutide widely accessible in India, this medication has the potential to transform obesity care. But it cannot r

A plausible three-cornered fight in Tamil Nadu

The third player in Tamil Nadu electoral politics has always been a disruptor

Ishan Kishan: A Testament to Hard Work and Resilience in Cricket

New Delhi, March 19: Hard work is essential, and time does change. This statement perfectly encapsulates the journey of Ishan Kishan, the wicketk

Kerala Assembly polls: Pinarayi Vijayan set to file nomination from Dharmadam

This is the third time Pinarayi Vijayan is seeking a mandate from Dharmadam in Kannur

GATE 2026 Toppers List: Check all names of top scorers from this year and last year, and how to download results from gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE 2026 Toppers List: IIT Guwahati is set to announce the GATE 2026 results and toppers list today, March 19. Candidates can check their scores

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex Crashes 1,500 Points, Nifty 488 Down As Oil Crosses $110

Stock Market Live Updates Sensex Today: Markets witnessed a gap-down opening due to soaring oil prices.

Iran War: Asian shares fall as oil tops USD 111 barrel, Wall Street slumps

Shares retreated Thursday in Asia after stocks on Wall Street slumped as oil prices spiked at more than USD 110 a barrel. US stocks also sagged d

Significant Drop in Pollution Levels Across NCR Due to Rain and Strong Winds

Noida, March 19: A sudden change in weather on Wednesday evening brought relief to the entire NCR region. Strong winds, dust storms, and light to

World Happiness Report 2026: The social media and happiness connect

Meta To Shut Down Horizon Worlds Virtual Reality Platform By June

Meta will discontinue Horizon Worlds VR on June 15, 2026, shifting focus to mobile and AI amid low VR user numbers and heavy losses.

NATO benefits more than US from Hormuz reopening: White House

Trump stated that NATO allies had endorsed US strikes targeting Iran`s nuclear capabilities but stopped short of active involvement

Para Light Shatters Thermal Limits with ThermaFlat SiC MOSFETs Featuring Industry-Leading RDS(on)Stability

Jio and Good Game Join Hands to Power Indias First Global Gaming Reality Show

Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Conferred Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025

Man murders sister, chops body before disposing near Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man allegedly killed his elder sister, cut her body into pieces, and threw them into a lake near Hyderabad after committing the murd

U.S. Immigration Policy Under Scrutiny as Markwen Mullin Advocates for Strict Enforcement

Washington, March 19: Markwen Mullin, the nominee for the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, has expressed strong support for legal immigration

NALCO Hosts Vendor Meet to Boost Supply Chain Partnerships

The initiative aimed to further strengthen coordination, enhance transparency, and foster long-term partnerships across the supply chain ecosyste

FBI investigating whether departed U.S. counterterrorism official Joe Kent leaked classified info

It comes as the U.S. Justice Department has undertaken multiple investigations over the last year into political foes of President Donald Trump

After Qatar, Abu Dhabi on Iran`s target; Abu Dhabi halts gas facility operations

Meanwhile, Iraqi resistance groups have conducted daily attacks, primarily targeting American military installations in Iraq and other Arab natio

Australia Forms Fuel Security Task Force Amid Middle East Conflict

Canberra, March 19: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the formation of a fuel security task force on Thursday, amid ongoing co

Seven in 10 Kerala MLAs face criminal charges; over half are crorepatis: ADR

A new report reveals a startling trend among Kerala's sitting MLAs. Almost 70 percent face criminal charges, with serious offenses like murder an

Dr. Tarkanath Voddi Advocates for Industry-Focused AI Development in India

Washington, March 19: Dr. Tarkanath Voddi, a scientist of Indian origin, emphasized that India has emerged as a significant player in the field o

Chaitra Navratri 2026 begins: Maa Shailputri's Aarti, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, bhajan, WhatsApp Status ideas, images and everything you need to know

Chaitra Navratri 2026 Mata Shailputri: On the first day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees offer prayers to Mata Shailputri, the daughter of Himalayas

Devotees Flock to Temples for Chaitra Navratri Celebrations

Bilaspur, March 19: The commencement of Chaitra Navratri has drawn large crowds to temples across the country. Devotees are lining up from the ea

Gujarat's Empty Diamond Trading Hub Mirrors Pain For $80 Billion Industry

The Surat Diamond Bourse was billed as the future of an industry. Spanning more floor space than the Pentagon, the $350 million complex in Gujara

Indian tanker Jag Laadki docks at Mundra amid West Asia tensions

Adani Ports, which operates Mundra Port, said in a statement that the crude oil carried by Jag Laadki was sourced from the United Arab Emirates (

Adityanath Warns Against Disrupting Harmony in UP Ahead of Festivals

During a high-level meeting held via video conferencing this evening, the chief minister reviewed preparations in view of Chaitra Navratri beginn

Scindia pitches 6G as next big leap in global technology

Speaking at an international workshop on 6G standardisation, the minister noted that the world is at the threshold of a new technological epoch.

Day 20 Iran war: Gulf energy sites targeted as Israel expands strikes in Lebanon

The USIsrael offensive on Iran entered its 20th day on Thursday, March 19, as hostilities intensified and spread across the Gulf and into Lebanon

Deve Gowda's Abusive Relationship Reply After M Kharge's Married PM Jab

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda has responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's banter in Rajya Sabha, in which he said the JDS lead

'Critical geopolitical issues discussed...': NSA Doval meets US Sergio Gor amid Middle East crisis

Modi Extends Wishes on Ugadi, Navratri, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand

Ugadi marks the start of a new year and I pray that the coming year is full of happiness, success and wonderful health: Modi

Govt asks airlines to keep 60 per cent seats free of extra charges

At present, 20 per cent of the seats can be booked free of charge while the rest is paid, according to an airline official

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Welcomes New Year with Call for Cow Protection

Varanasi, March 19: This year, the Indian New Year, Vikram Samvat 2083, was celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm in Varanasi, Uttar Pra

Democrats storm out of U.S. Justice Department leaders briefing on Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi went to Capitol Hill to try to quell bipartisan frustration over the Justice Departments handling of millions of files

Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026

Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls i

NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars

Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldes

U.S. Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Social Medias Impact on Children and Democracy

Washington, March 19: U.S. lawmakers have voiced growing concerns about the extensive influence of social media platforms, transcending party lin

Wasnt allowed to share concerns about Iran war with Trump: Joe Kent

Joe Kent, the former counterterrorism director who resigned this week over concerns about the Iran war, said Wednesday that he and other senior o

Clouds Hover Over Delhi-NCR, Rain, Winds Expected Till Friday

The skies remain overcast on Thursday as temperatures hovered around 19 degrees Celsius in Delhi and surrounding regions, a day after dust storms

Iran War Day 20 Live News: Energy site targets widen on both sides, US weighs boots on ground, oil surges over $108

West Asia War Day 20 Updates: The US is considering sending thousands of troops to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran escalates. Iran is i

Nisha Millet: The Girl Who Overcame Her Fear of Water to Win Gold in Swimming

New Delhi, March 19: Nisha Millet is recognized as one of the most successful swimmers in the country. She has brought glory to India by winning