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Pregnant woman, baby among eight killed in collision on Salem-Coimbatore Highway

AINRC and BJP finalise seat-sharing deal in Puducherry

AINRC to contest in 16 Assembly constituencies, while BJP is expected to contest 10 seats; two seats each for Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi and AIAD

Indian transparency activists, journalists set for court fight over Modis privacy law

NEW DELHI, March 20 (Reuters) Transparency activists and journalists are taking the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Indias top cou

Gas shortage forces Chennai eatery to switch to firewood

Imran Masood Critiques Dhurandhar 2 as a Propaganda Tool for Hatred

Saharanpur, March 20: Bollywood star Ranveer Singhs film Dhurandhar 2 is making waves at the box office. While fans are praising the film, Congre

Navratri Special: 10 Women Cops Set Example in Rajasthan Police

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): In a strong message of women empowerment, 10 women personnel of the Rajasthan Police have set remarkable

Applications invited for election duty from retired police officers

Govt. launches drive to upgrade 1,803 burial and cremation grounds in State

As an immediate measure, all Urban Local Bodies have been directed to ensure minimum service standards at these sites within 15 days

Livestock units exempted from paying key charges in ULBs and UDAs in Andhra Pradesh

The move is expected to facilitate establishment of livestock units in peri-urban and urban areas, boosting productivity and incomes

Fluctuations in Precious Metal Prices Amid Rising Tensions in the Gulf Region

Mumbai, March 20: Precious metals experienced volatility on the last trading day of the week, Friday, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

Gangaur Celebrations Light Up Jaipur Evening

Jaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): A vibrant blend of tradition, enthusiasm and cultural beauty was witnessed as Jaipur Pushkarna Sakhis org

RCBs IPL 2026 Success Hinges on Hazelwoods Availability, Says Faf du Plessis

New Delhi, March 20: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 28. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will ai

Video: Thousands gather at Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad for Jummatul Vida prayers

Hyderabad: The historic mosque of Hyderabad, Makkah Masjid, saw thousands of worshippers offer Friday prayers on the occasion of Jummatul Vida on

Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water Joins Rajasthan Royals as an Official Partner

Oaksmith Packaged Drinking Water, from Suntory Global Spirits, today announced its partnership with Rajasthan Royals as the Official Partner for

First randomisation of EVMs/VVPATs to be held on March 23

Mamata woos voters with 10 commitments, says Bengal will be destination for industry

Mamata Banerjees promises range from industrial infrastructure, upgraded schools, better healthcare and 24/7 power supply among others

Cambrian Skillsda emerges winner of Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0

The startup received a cash prize of 1 crore along with a trophy.

Prominent Politician Criticizes Fuel Price Hike as Exploitation

New Delhi, March 20: The recent increase in petrol prices has sparked significant political debate. Senior Congress leader and MP Pramod Tiwari l

Steel Ball Run: Jojos Bizarre Adventure premiere review: Campy cowboy mythmaking kicks off the greatest race in anime history

Few anime make the medium feel as embarrassingly underdressed as JJBA, and Steel Ball Run begins this bizarre new Western leg in Hirohiko Arakis

A Rs 3.24 lakh crore promise: Telanganas budget is a Congress manifesto

Hyderabad:Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday presented a Rs 3,24,234 crore budget for the financial year 2026

IISc Bengaluru Announces Recruitment for 35 Positions Including Senior Engineer

Bengaluru, March 20: A golden opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at one of Indias premier educational and research institutions,

MPUAT Distributes Virat Seeds to Tribal Farmers

Udaipur, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology organised a farmer training programme under the

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

Iran is defiant nearly 3 weeks into the war, hitting oil facilities around the Gulf

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 20, 2026 (AP) Iran defiantly insisted Friday that it would deny its enemies their security and that it was st

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

$1,000 checks headed to Americans with no action required heres what to know

Americans to automatically get $1,000 verified checks for unclaimed property with no extra steps required. Millions of residents nationwide could

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

Eid Bank Holiday Date Confusion Cleared

New Delhi, March 20, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Confusion among bank customers regarding holidays for Eid 2026 has now largely been resolved. Customer

Social Security COLA 2027: Early data hints at what your benefits could look like

Social Security COLA 2027 may stay near 2.8% based on early data, but it is not final yet. Inflation and oil prices are rising, which can change

6 easy and gentle ways to release back tension after a long workday

After long workdays, spinal tension is inevitable, but cracking your back shouldn't be painful. This story explores six gentle, strain-free metho

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

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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Navigational rights and freedoms of merchant and commercial vessels must be respected: India

LONDON, Mar 20: Voicing deep concern over the evolving situation in West Asia, India has called for de-escalation through dialogue while assertin

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

Monsoon Hygiene Tips for Babies: Keeping Skin and Clothes Dry

The pitter-patter of raindrops on the windowpane is a welcome relief after a scorching summer. But for parents of infants, the monsoon brings mor

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

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

Indian killed in Saudi Arabia as Iran strikes escalate, Tehran says war will go on

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday, March 20, confirmed that an Indian national was killed during recent attacks in the Kingdom on Marc

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

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

Mumbai, Mar 20 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up most of their intra-day gains to end nearly 0.5 per cent higher on Friday,

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

MAHE Introduces 'MAGIC' to Power AI-Driven Academic and Administrative Transformation

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, today announced the launch of MAGIC (MAHE Agentic

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

Avalanche Alert Issued For North Kashmir With Medium Danger Expected Above 2,600 Metres

SRINAGAR, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority on Friday issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of

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

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

Vibhor Steel Tubes soars on bagging order worth Rs 16.87 crore

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Vibhor Steel Tubes is currently trading at Rs. 116.90, up by 4.00 points or 3.54% from its previous closing of

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

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

Leo Dryfruits rises on inking supply pact with Haldiram for processed cashew, food products

Mumbai, March 20 (Udaipur Kiran): Leo Dryfruits & Spices Trading is currently trading at Rs. 47.00, up by 0.23 points or 0.49% from its previous

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,

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

Telangana Budget 2026-27| 5% increase in allocation to Minorities Welfare

The 3,769 crore allocation is 184 crore more than the financial year 2025-26

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