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Its Mamata vs Suvendu in Bengal polls, CM vows to reduce BJPs tally

Kolkata: The ruling TMC on Tuesday, March 17, announced its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, with party suprem

Oppo K14 5G launched in India for mid segment buyers

Oppo K14 5G ships with a 7,000 mAh battery supported by a 45W SUPERVOOC charger inside the box

DMK government has compromised womens safety: PMK president Anbumani

According to him, 7,832 murders were reported over the past five years. This included 1,973 women and 361 children. Besides, around 44,000 crimes

Woxsen University Students Dominate PRAGATHI National-Level Project Expo 2026, Bag Overall Title and Theme-Based Award

From Rural Roots to Global Impact: Ruma Devi on Women, Craft and Purpose on Herbalife Indias Podcast Live Your Best Life, Unscripted

Hikal Observes National Safety Week 2026, Reinforcing Commitment to a Culture of Safety

Top news of the day: Ali Larijani, Irans security chief, killed, says Israel defence Minister; Trinamool to contest in 291 seats, its Mamata vs Suvendu again, and more

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SPJIMR CFBEs Viraasat 2026 spotlights legacy, leadership and longevity in family businesses

Family business leaders, entrepreneurs and alumni convene to reflect on stewardship, innovation and generational legacy

Clean Kodagu-Beautiful Kodagu campaign held across Kodagu district

The campaign covered several major pilgrimage centres and tourist locations, including Talacauvery, Omkareshwara Temple, and Bhagamandala

QFocus Technologies Celebrates Second Anniversary; Completes Strategic Expansion to India

Ultrahuman closes Rs 400 Cr Series C round

The fresh funding comes after the Bengaluru-based wearable startup got clearance to re-enter the US market with its redesigned smart ring.

Two Dalit women fight back after Jangaon officials bulldoze their tea stalls

Hyderabad: Two Scheduled Caste women, on Monday, March 16, filed a police complaint and a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Telangana High

GOC White Knight Corps Reviews Operational Preparedness In J&Ks Akhnoor

JAMMU, Mar 17: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra on Tuesday visited forward areas of Akhnoor to r

Indian national charged for outraging modesty

SINGAPORE, Mar 17: A Singapore court on Tuesday charged an Indian national for allegedly molesting and harassing an air stewardess on a flight fr

T.N. Assembly election: Flying squad seizes utensilswith TVK stickers in Namakkal

The officials later lodged a complaint with the Tiruchengode Rural police against TVK youth wing secretary Madeswaran. The police registered a ca

For Texas Ranchers Fighting Invasive Brush, XAG Drones Are Changing the Odds

Think41 Launches ExtraSuite: The AI Tool That Brings Your Whole Context to Google Workspace

Purpose-built for teams where work lives in Google Workspace, but context spans code, docs, trackers, and other systems.

ACB Arrests PDD Meter Reader For Accepting Rs 30,000 Bribe In J&Ks Rajouri

Srinagar, Mar 17: The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday said they have arrested, a meter reader posted in PDD Rajouri, after catching him red

Stock markets rally for 2nd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1 pc

MUMBAI, Mar 17: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, closing higher by nearly 1 per cent f

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

Old City, new trends: Eid shopping at Charminar gets a viral makeover

Earlier, the lanes around Charminar in Hyderabad were defined by the timeless rows of lac bangles stacked in every colour imaginable, gleaming pe

Is The Infamous Street Artist Banksys Identity Finally Unmasked?

The Reuters investigation reveals an evidence based conclusion they have come to, driven by a question everyone has had, his fans and critics ali

Kerala HC stays remarks made by Vigilance Court, Kollam, while granting bail to Sabarimala tantri

While granting bail to the tantri in February, the Vigilance Court had observed that the SIT failed to produce substantive evidence to support th

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I was thrown into jail, with no communication with my legal team or family, says Sonam Wangchuk

In his first interaction after his release, Mr. Wangchuk said, both the government and people have to be flexible on demands; Talks are a give an

I was thrown into jail, with no communication with my legal team or family, says Sonam Wangchuk

In his first interaction after his release, Mr. Wangchuk said, both the government and people have to be flexible on demands; Talks are a give an

Think41 Launches ExtraSuite: The AI Tool That Brings Your Whole Context to Google Workspace

Purpose-built for teams where work lives in Google Workspace, but context spans code, docs, trackers, and other systems.

Jamshedpur: Man Dies After Rasgulla Gets Stuck in Throat at Wedding

A 41-year-old man dies after choking on a rasgulla during a wedding in Jamshedpur.

Sara Ali Khan Must Submit Affidavit for Kedarnath Visit Under New Rules

Mumbai, March 17: Every year, millions of devotees visit Kedarnath and Badrinath temples. However, this year, a significant change has emerged be

Viral video shows crowd in cinema hall pledging to boycott Muslims after Kerala Story 2 screening, draws flak

We are not sure where it was shot and believe it could be mischief by some unscrupulous elements, says police official

Tigress Found Dead, Electrocution Suspected

Forest officials told Deccan Chronicle on Tuesday the carcass of the tigress was discovered about 15-km from the Bandipur Tiger Reserve buffer zo

HYDRAA fences 11 acre land worth Rs 1,650 crore in Kondapur, Kukatpally

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (HYDRAA) on Tuesday, March 17, fenced around 11 acre of land in Kondapur

Maharashtra Assembly passes Freedom of Religion Bill 2026

The Bill has stringent anti-conversion provisions

T.N. Assembly election: Flying squad seizes utensilswith TVK stickers in Namakkal

The officials later lodged a complaint with the Tiruchengode Rural police against TVK youth wing secretary Madeswaran. The police registered a ca

For Texas Ranchers Fighting Invasive Brush, XAG Drones Are Changing the Odds

YSR Kadapa: Man Attacks APSRTC Bus Driver For Not Giving Way

The incident had occurred on Monday but came to light after the video of the assault went viral on social media.

No LPG? No problem: Cook delicious meals without a gas stove

Cookbook author Sabita Radhakrishna gives us tips on utilizing smart kitchen gadgets you probably already own to make easy meals without using LP

No LPG? No problem: Cook delicious meals without a gas stove

Cookbook author Sabita Radhakrishna gives us tips on utilizing smart kitchen gadgets you probably already own to make easy meals without using LP

Panel submits report on Uniform Civil Code to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat government is likely to table a draft Bill on UCC in the legislature Assembly during the ongoing Budget session

Mayawati Criticizes Congress and SP for Undermining BSPs Legacy

Lucknow, March 17: The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has demanded that the founder of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), K

Its Win-Win, Centre Has Extended Hand For Meaningful Dialogue: Wangchuk On His Release

New Delhi, Mar 17: In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his de

Uttar Pradesh ATS Arrests BDS Student Linked to ISIS Online Module

Saharanpur, March 17: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 19-year-old BDS student from Moradabad for allegedly being conn

Dhoni Must Bat No Lower Than Number 6, or Step Aside: AB de Villiers

Dhoni, 44, will turn out for CSK in the IPL starting March 28, and De Villiers urged the talisman to change his trend of batting way down the ord

West Bengal Chief Minister Alleges EC's 'Nice Game' for BJP Ahead of Eid

She warned that any resulting incidents would hold both the BJP and the EC accountable.

LG Sinha Attends The Passing Out Parade Of J&K Police Constables At STC Talwara

Jammu, Mar 17: The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that any individual or group that seeks to threaten the peace, law and order, or the

Sanjay Dutt-Nora Fatehi song Sarke Chunar draws ire for vulgar lyrics

New Delhi: Sarke Chunar from Sanjay Dutts KD The Devil is the focus of outrage for its sexually explicit lyrics with all-round criticism and the

Adani commits Rs 2 lakh crore to fortify Indias energy, trade networks against global shocks

Facing global uncertainty, the Adani Group is investing 2 lakh crore annually for five years to bolster India's infrastructure. This expansion fo

India calls Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital 'cowardly'

India condemned Pakistan's airstrike on Kabul's Omid hospital, calling it arbaric and cowardly, MEA called it a violation of Afghan sovereignty

Oil prices surge as Strait of Hormuz disruptions heighten supply fears amid USIsraelIran conflict

Crude oil prices rebounded sharply, with Brent crude rising nearly 3 percent to around 103 dollars per barrel and WTI climbing over 3 percent to

Exciting Job Opportunities at Container Corporation of India: Apply for Manager Positions by April 26

New Delhi, March 17: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for job seekers at Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a leading logistics

West Bengal TMC candidates list: Mamata Banerjee to take on Suvendu Adhikari in high-stakes Bhabanipur battle

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur. She faces BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in a key electoral battle. The Tri

EC Deploys Over 1,100 Observers for Assembly Polls, Byelections

The observers will function as the eyes and ears of the EC, and ensure the elections are held in free and fair manner, the poll panel said

Minister Janardhan Reddy inspects ZP High School

Edappadi Palaniswami criticises DMK government for not filing FIR on cash-for-jobs complaint

As no follow up had been done, the AIADMK had approached the High Court with a prayer for filing the FIR, stated the AIADMK leader

Dhoni must bat no lower than number six, or step aside: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers has proposed that MS Dhoni should elevate his batting position within the Chennai Super Kings lineup. On another note, Anil Kumble

Smriti Retains Top Spot, Harmanpreet Moves To 7th in Women's ODI Rankings

Kaur moved up a spot to seventh after New Zealand legend Sophie Devine dropped two rungs to climb down to ninth

India Diversifies LPG Imports Amid Stable Supply

New Delhi, March 17: The central government announced on Tuesday that India has begun importing LPG from several countries, including the United

Sensex, Nifty extend gains for 2nd day; metal and auto stocks lead rally

The Nifty closed 0.74 per cent, or 172.35 points higher, at 23,581.15. Similarly, the Sensex gained 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to settle at 76

Epstein Files: Delhi High Court directs to remove social media posts linking Hardeep Puri's daughter to Jeffrey Epstein

Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Himayani Puri, directing platforms like X, Google, YouTube, Meta, and LinkedIn to take down posts fals

Traders bodies disappointed over State govt.s failure to create new Kumbakonam district

India Denies Discussing Release of Vessels With Iran

Earlier reports indicate that Iran had asked for the return of three seized tankers in exchange for India asking for India-flagged or India-bound

West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur

Trinamool Congress revealed its candidate list for the West Bengal Assembly elections, contesting 291 out of 294 seats. Chief Minister Mamata Ban

Garbage to gravel: Gadkari pitches for higher utilisation of municipal waste in road construction

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister, is spearheading an innovative waste-to-road initiative across India. By repurposing municipal waste for highwa

Understanding Cloudflare Error 522: Connection Timed Out

Los Angeles, March 17: Cloudflare users may encounter an Error 522, indicating that the connection to the origin web server has timed out. This e

Renault Re-Launches Duster Brand in India: Prices Start at 10.49 Lakh

Duster will be competing with the likes of Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, and Tata Sierra

Refrain from self-promotion, impulsive posts: Centres premier training academy to new civil services officers

The advisory for the new civil services candidates has been issued by Mussoorie-based Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBS

Did Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk hide drug death reports? Heres what FDA said about side-effect reporting

Despite ongoing debate, medications such as Ozempic continue to rank among the most commonly prescribed treatments for weight management and diab

BTS say they're just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig

K-pop superstars BTS, who call themselves just country kids from South Korea, are about to blow fans away with their first concert in almost four

CBI Arrests Junior Engineer for Bribery in Major Operation

New Delhi, March 17: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken significant action against corruption by arresting a junior engineer (El

In a City of Trends, Sorrento Chooses Timeless Italian

Ten years on, the Sorrentos commitment to authentic flavours continues to set it apart.

Kerala HC refuses to suspend conviction of former Minister Antony Raju in evidence-tamperingcase

Israeli Defense Minister Claims Irans Security Chief Ali Larijani Killed in Missile Attack

Tel Aviv, March 17: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has claimed that Ali Larijani, the Secretary of Irans National Security Council, has be

Specially-Abled Bihar Girl's School Struggle Sparks Outrage After Tricycle Breaks Down

The incident has triggered criticism online, with many questioning the quality of support provided to vulnerable beneficiaries.

JNVST Class 6 Result 2026 declared at navodaya.gov.in; check steps to download and more

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test Class 6 Result 2026 is out. Candidates can check their status on navodaya.gov.in. The Navodaya Vidy

BJP MLAs bring farmers issues to Telangana Assembly on push-cart

Hyderabad: The Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs staged an innovative protest by reaching the Telangana Assembly with a push-cart with

GATE 2026 Result On March 19: Check Top 20 Engineering Institutes

GATE 2026 Result: The GATE 2026 exam was conducted in two shifts on February 7 and February 15, 2026. The morning shift ran from 9:30 am to 12:30

PMKs Anbumani vs. Ramadoss: Madras High Court directs civil court to hear dispute after May 10

Justice T.V. Thamilselivi passes the order after taking note that elections have been notified for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and hence hearing an

US-Based Family Plans To Move To Pune For Slower Life And Better Future

The man believes that coming to India will give him a chance to take a break from work for some time, after which he will be able to decide on th

Iran Launches Sejjil Against US: Why Is It Called the Dancing Missile

Iran is widely recognized for its advanced ballistic missile program, possessing the largest and most diverse arsenal in the Middle East.

Pakistan Emerges as a Growing Threat to Global Community, Urges Tahseen Poonawala

Pune, March 17: Political analyst Tahseen Poonawala has launched a strong critique against Pakistan. He stated that the country has a long histor

12 Dead In Fire At SCB Medical College Hospital In Odisha; Judicial Probe Ordered

The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, broke out at around 2:40 am on the first floor of the Trauma ICU block. Within mi

Tata AIA launches term plan to shield families from education loan debt

The plan targets students aged 18 to 25 enrolled in recognised educational courses in India or abroad, offering life cover up to 2 crore, limited

Create strategic energy mitigation framework to protect economy from oil shocks: Panel to FinMin

Most critically, the committee have recommended that the department facilitate a 'Structural Reform Bridge' to help states transition away from r

How does brain freeze happen?

Have you ever eaten ice cream or anything cold just way too fast? What follows is a sharp and quick pain in your head. But how does that happen?

Congress reiterates demand for allparty meeting on Womens Reservation Act rollout

Government reaches out again, this time in writing, after Congress spurns its informal feelers to discuss the implementation timeline for the Wom

Postal department launches premium services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery guarantee

Launching the services 24 Speed Post, 24 Speed Post Parcel, and 48 Speed Post Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India Post's re

Congress Suspends Three Odisha MLAs for Cross-Voting in Rajya Sabha Polls

Odisha Congress suspends three legislators for violating party whip during Rajya Sabha elections.

PDS reforms: over 41 lakh fake ration cards removed across India

Digitisation of the Public Distribution System (PDS), including Aadhaar-seeding and electronic Point of Sale (ePoS) devices, has enhanced transpa

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan discharged from Mumbai hospital

Legendary screenwriter Salim Khan, the creative mind behind Bollywood classics like Sholay and Deewar, is back home after a health scare that had

BJP Revives Cash for Vote Scandal on WikiLeaks Anniversary

New Delhi, March 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp attack on the Congress party on Tuesday, revisiting the infamous Cash for