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Summer heat pushes up Keralas daily power consumption

As per Power department projections, average daily consumption in March is likely to touch 103.5 million units (mu), and that of April and May, 1

Attacks against Iran target global peace and security: Consul General

On February 28, on the eve of Nowruz and on the 10thday of the holy month of Ramzan, the United States and the Zionist regime, in a gross violati

Indias silence on U.S.-Israel strike on Iran incomprehensible: Mehbooba Mufti

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said India has had very strong relations with Iran in the past

Qatar Shuts LNG Output; Supplies to India Hit

Petronet LNG Ltd, India's largest LNG importer, hasn't been able to send ships to Qatar to ferry LNG as the Strait of Hormuz - a narrow shipping

U.N. experts deeply disturbed by child deaths in escalating conflict

Two die by suicide after publication of post-SIR voter rolls in Bengal

Kolkata: Two persons died allegedly by suicide in West Bengals Jalpaiguri and South 24 Parganas districts, due to mental stress following the pub

Fit And Firing: Maxwell Hopeful of Playing 2028 Olympics, T20 World Cup

Australia's early exit from the group stage at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, along with Maxwell's recent dip in form, has sparked debate over h

T20 WC records highest ever viewership in tournament history

New Delhi: ICC chairman Jay Shah on Wednesday said that the ongoing T20 World Cup has broken all broadcasting records as the viewership surpassed

Sowcarpet cylinder blast death toll rises to five

On February 25, a gas cylinder exploded in the jewellery-making shop owned by 35-year-old Sumanpal Bisojit, located on the fourth floor of a comm

Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming shipping disruptions in West Asia

The NDSC warned businesses and individuals not to hoard fuel for resale at inflated prices, saying that violators would be prosecuted

Four persons arrested on charge of attempt to murder at Malpe in Udupi district of Karnataka, minor boy detained

While the four accused would be produced before the jurisdictional magistrate, the minor boy would be produced before the juvenile justice board,

Athawale, Tawde among BJPs four Rajya Sabha picks in Maharashtra

Mumbai: The BJP on Wednesday, March 4, announced four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Maharashtra, including Union ministe

Iran Women's Team Have 'So Much Concern' About Families at Home

The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental compet

America is not just fighting the Iran war in the Gulf

Following strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, US counterterrorism officials are on high alert for potential retaliation within the United

This Video of Fire Engulfing the Burj Khalifa in United Arab Emirates Is AI

Team WebQoof found that the video was AI-generated and did not show real visuals.

Eminent journalist, diplomat HK Dua passes away at 88

New Delhi: Eminent journalist HK Dua, who held the rare distinction of helming editorial operations at three of Indias leading newspapers, passed

Vishnu Manchu and Sreeja Konidela Safe in Dubai Amid Gulf Tensions

Vishnu Manchu had reportedly expressed apprehension about the safety of his family members living in Dubai.

Thalapathy Vijays divorce: Is actor paying Rs 250 crore to end fight?

Hyderabad: Tamil superstar and politician Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, is in the news over reports about his divorce case with his wife

This Is Endometriosis Wins Best British Short Film, Demands Greater Awareness

With this work we want to show our realities and what we fight often behind closed doors. This is what it looks like. 190 million people worldwid

Devotees fall on burning coal while performing ritual in Telangana, 7 injured

Hyderabad: Seven people suffered burn injuries while performing an Agnigundala ritual at the Sri Parvathi Ramalingeswara Swamy temple in Amanagal

Amid Iran Conflict, Debate Grows Over Middle East vs West Asia

Amid the escalating US-Iran war, discussions are abound whether to call the geographical region where Iran is situated be called Middle East or W

Will Rahul Gandhi speak about 'SC/ST Funds Chori' in Karnataka: BJP

The BJP has charged the Karnataka administration with misallocating funds intended for the development of SC/ST communities to prop up its guaran

Kerala Tourisms travelling photo exhibition comes to Chennai

Lenscape Kerala features 100 images captured across Kerala by 10 photographers from across India

How students resource maps can be a gamechanger in local body planning

Students of Government Model Boys Vocational and Higher Secondary School, Attingal, apply experiential knowledge to practical situations to come

US orders non-emergency Lahore, Karachi staff to leave Pakistan

Move follows protests across major cities in Pakistan after US and Israeli strikes killed Irans top leader on Sunday

'Will hunt you down, eliminate you': Danon warns of consequences if Hezbollah targets Israel

International Womens Day 2026: Date, significance, global importance, and how people celebrate the day

International Women's Day, observed annually on March 8, has evolved into a global movement celebrating women's achievements and highlighting ong

Education Commission report: How Telanganas public schools are falling apart

Hyderabad:The Telangana Education Commission, set up to draft a comprehensive policy covering everything from pre-primary to university level, in

Divorce can't be granted citing cruelty based on WhatsApp chat without rebuttal chance to spouse: HC

The woman moved the HC, challenging the family court order claiming that the same was passed ex-parte and without giving her an opportunity to op

Holi celebrated with fervour in Telangana

Hyderabad: Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in Telangana with fervour on Wednesday, March 4, as people smeared gulal on each others

Israel-Iran War: Eight more stranded persons seek help to return to Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka

In all, a total of 17 persons from Dakhina Kannada have sought help of the Karnataka government to return from UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia

Kerala CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran signals break with party after 63 years

In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran says he has not applied for membership scrutiny (an annual intra-party exercise) because he feels the CPI(M)s Stat

Trump says someone from within Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends

Most of the people we had in mind are dead, the U.S. President said in an exchange in the Oval Office

Sheshnaag-150: India Focusing on Long-Range Drone Development Amid Iran-US War

Reports suggest a heightened urgency within the military for reliable, long-range UAVs with advanced strike capabilities.

Israeli F35I shoots down Iranian fighter jet over Tehran amid expanded strikes

Iran-Israel War: The skies over Tehran witnessed a dramatic incident as an Israeli F-35 fighter jet engaged and downed an Iranian aircraft, a gro

3 Day Farewell Ceremony for Khamenei to Begin Tonight

Israeli Media had earlier reported that Ayatollah Khamenei's son Mojtaba has been chosen as the successor to his father and will take over as Sup

Need not worry about petroleum products: Minister Kishan Reddy amid Iran crisis

Hyderabad: Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday, March 3, said citizens need not worry about availability of petroleum product

Scared Games Actor Rajshri Deshpande Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

The actor said the post comes after she found the courage to tell her parents that she has been diagnosed with Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma (NOS

Devotees Injured During Agnigundala Ritual at Nalgonda Temple

According to police, the ritual is conducted annually at the temple. However, this year, an accident occurred when a woman slipped while devotees

Abhijeet Bhattacharya seeks govt help as son remains stranded in Dubai

Playback singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya has made an emotional request to the Government of India, asking for immediate help to bring his son back h

Social Media Post Triggers Argument In Gangavathi Of Karnataka

Police step in to prevent escalation of tensed situation.

MRF signs MoU with TN government for 5,300-crore tyre plant in Sivaganga

The project is expected to generate direct employment for approximately 1,000 persons

Divorce cant be granted citing cruelty based on WhatsApp chats: Bombay HC

Mumbai: Divorce cannot be granted on grounds of alleged cruelty merely based on WhatsApp chats without giving the spouse a chance to rebut, the B

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez tells Trump no to war, rejects US use of bases for Iran strikes

The position of the government of Spain can be summed up in four words: no to war, he said in a televised address, a day after Trump threatened t

Crossing all limits: MK Stalin accuses Centre of hindi imposition in guise of one language, three scripts approach

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin accused the Central government of imposing Hindi through a one language, three scripts approach, citing transliterated Hi

Relief to vehicle owners, hypothecation removal now to be online

Vehicle owners can now rejoice as hypothecation removal from registration certificates becomes automatic post-loan repayment. The road transport

West African Farmers Do TikTok As Part Of Agriculture's Changing Face

Millions of farmers in West Africa believed to be using TikTok and other social media to do business, share ideas and change the perception of ag

India ranks second globally for children who are overweight and living with obesity: report

India stood second only to China in the number of children with high BMI: 41 million high BMI; 14 million obesity, as per the World Obesity Atlas

South Africa vs New Zealand pitch report, weather forecast and reserve day rules if rain washes out semi-final

SA vs NZ Kolkata Weather Update: South Africa and New Zealand face off in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final at Eden Gardens. The pitch favors bat

Uproar in AP Council Over Tirumala Laddu Row

TDP members strongly objected to this reference. Minister Atchannaidu said there was no connection between the Tirumala laddu adulteration issue

West Bengal: Two commit suicide due to 'mental stress' after publication of post-SIR voter rolls

Two individuals have died by suicide in West Bengal. The deaths in Jalpaiguri and South 24 Parganas districts are linked to mental stress after t

Toxic Release Date: When will KGF star Yashs film release, and has it been postponed amid Middle East unrest?

Toxic Release Date: Yash's highly anticipated film, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups,' has been postponed by three months, moving from March 19

Watch: Bejoy Nambiar Interview: Why I never watched the original

In this episode of Inside Man, Sudhish Kamath sits down with filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, director of Tu Yaa Main, for a candid conversation about fi

What is Strait of Hormuz and why does its closure matter to global economy?

Kingston (Canada): The joint attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 27 and has sparked a fast-moving conflict

Iran war: Congress taking first votes as debate rages about U.S. goals

The votes in Congress this week represented potentially consequential markers of just where lawmakers stand on the war as they look ahead to midt

OpenAI Academy Announces Free AI Events And Learning Resources Ahead Of Spring Sessions

OpenAI Academy offers free workshops and livestreams in March and April 2026 to help learners gain practical AI skills, including sessions on Cha

CIA Station In Saudi Arabia Hit By Suspected Iranian Drone: Report

The Central Intelligence Agency's station at the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit on Monday by a suspected Iranian drone, a source familiar wit

Satellite Images Show Damage to Iran's Natanz Nuclear Facility

Vantor, an imaging company based in Colorado and formerly known as Maxar Technologies, released images taken on Monday that it said showed damage

Japan, United States eye nuclear project in $550 billion pact

Japan and the United States are planning a significant nuclear power project. This initiative, involving Westinghouse, is part of Japan's substan

CBSE Class 10, 12 Exams 2026 To Resume Tomorrow; No Tests In Middle East Regions

CBSE Board Exams 2026: Class 10 examinations will conclude on March 10, while Class 12 examinations will end on April 10. In total, students are

Iran-Israel war: After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, this UP village, 4,000 km away from Tehran, held processions and shut shops. Here's why

Iran-Israel conflict: A small village in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district, Kintoor, is mourning the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Al

Irans relationship with the United States: An estranged friend to an arrogant power

India to deliver technical equipment for earthquake relief to Myanmar next month: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said India will provide technical equipment for earthquake relief activities to Myanmar next

From startup to scale: Myntras zero-commission model is powering Indias next D2C wave

By helping the D2C brands overcome some of the early-stage barriers, Myntra Rising Stars is turning the marketplace into a springboard for Indias

DMK-Congress To Seal The Deal Today, M Kharge Clears 28-29 Seat Formula

Ending days of suspense and brinkmanship, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Indian National Congress are set to formally seal th

AP Govt Takes Measures to Run 10 Medical Colleges: Minister

The Minister alleged that only Rs 1,500 crore was spent on these colleges during the previous YSRCP government and claimed that Rs 500 crore alon

Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&Ks Rajouri, says Army; search operation on

Suspected persons were observed trying to sneak into this side from the Turkandi forward area around 4.15 a.m., prompting the army to open fire,

The age difference between Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok

Mumbai: Gear up for another high-profile celebrity wedding as Arjun Tendulkar, IPL cricketer and son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, i

Behind Mojtaba Khamenei's Rise To Top Post, A Push By Iran's Elite Force

The Revolutionary Guard is a powerful force within the country's theocracy, answering only to the Supreme Leader.

Over 1.5 lakh metro-linked Rapido rides booked everyday; more than a million rides per day in Hyderabad

Solve confusion in delivering postal items addressed to the dead: Madras High Court directs India Post

Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastavas bench also orders that the postal items must be handed over to legal heirs present in the residence of

Kerala : Pvt Hospital Nurses Strike For Rs 40,000 Minimum Wage Demand

The strike was called by the United Nurses Association (UNA), which also organised a march to the secretariat here as part of the protest.

Gold, silver surge over 1 pc amid escalating conflict in Middle East

MCX gold April futures gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures ga

Godrej Properties buys 11.36-acre land in Gurugram for 1,000 crore

To expand its business, the company buys land outright and also enters into joint development arrangements with landowners to develop housing pro

Kashmir under restrictions to curb protests over Khamenei killing

Srinagar, Mar 4: Restrictions remained in force on Wednesday for the third consecutive day in parts of Kashmir, while mobile internet services co

Nepal Elections 2026: Families That Still Control Constituencies

Nepal is preparing for the 2026 general elections, months after a Gen Z protest forced KP Sharma Oli, the former Prime Minister, to resign.

The Art of Living and Kotak Mahindra Lead Natural Farming Movement across Anand, Gujarat

Save Farmer & Agriculture in India .    Seeds of change were sown as 700 farmers gathered at The Art of Living Ashram, Vasad for a

Software employee found dead in parked car near ORR; case registered

Papparazi's unnecessary zooms, inappropriate angles condemned: Kantara's Sapthami Gowda says focus on work, not bodies

Actor Sapthami Gowda, who is best known for her performance in Kantara, has condemned photographers for taking pictures and videos of female acto

Actor-politician Vijay calls Tamil Nadu election 'oceanic emotion', appeals for support

Speaking passionately to his supporters, actor-turned-politician Vijay referred to the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as oceanic emotion.

Nepal Readies for Pivotal Post-Uprising Vote

Nepal will elect a new parliament on Thursday, replacing the interim government that has led the country of 30 million people since the September

Kerala Nurses Strike: Why they are protesting, key demands and what will be affected

Kerala Nurses Strike: Nurses in Kerala's private hospitals have begun an indefinite strike, demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000 and t

FIRs Against Ruhullah, Mattu Over Misleading Posts; Mehbooba Seeks Withdrawal

Srinagar: Police have registered FIRs against ruling National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu f

Strait of Hormuz disruption: Pakistan seeks Saudi oil supplies via Yanbu port

Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik raised the issue in a meeting with Saudi Arabias Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, according

Congress dodges a bullet after dilly-dallying on alliance with DMK in Tamil Nadu

Alliance arithmetic has strained in recent days, especially with a section of the national party airing a preference for actor Vijays TVK

Kuwait says 11-year-old girl dies after debris hits residential area

Kuwait's health ministry confirmed an 11-year-old girl died from shrapnel during Iranian attacks. The Gulf region faces significant fallout from

Watch: ITBP Troops Celebrate Holi At 14,300 Feet Near Frozen Pangong Lake, Video Viral

ITBP troops stationed near Pangong Lake celebrate Holi with border villagers through music, dance, and cultural performances at 14,300 feet.

Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony

The farewell ceremony would continue for three days and the funeral procession will be announced later

Farmer in Keralas Wayanad dies in suspected elephant attack

According to local residents, the victim had gone to drive off an elephant that had entered his farm. However, as he did not return, they checked

Jaggery test: FSSAI shares simple home method to find out if it is pure or adulterated. Check this DIY purity trick for your health

Jaggery purity test: Concerns over jaggery adulteration have led India's food regulator, FSSAI, to share a simple home test for detecting baking